AN: I swear my little Shannon Angel is sitting on my shoulder going "Write! Write!" so I am writing this chapter just to get him to shut the hell up. Unfortunately…not my best but I promise to be better. Let me know what you think.
Chapter 9
Beth and Karen sat on the ground watching their boys fly about Jeff's motocross track. Karen looked back at the construction site that lay behind them.
"It's coming together slowly," Beth said looking at the site behind them.
"At least you have a home," Karen said wistfully.
"So do you dear," Beth said with a smile. "So what exactly is going on with you and the Reject?"
Karen blushed and looked down at her hands. "I don't know exactly."
"Well you looked cozy this morning with his tongue shoved down your throat and his hands…"
"Knock it off," Karen said cutting her off with a nudge of her shoulder. "Last night was great but it's not something I would normally do. But God," she shook her head, "that man is amazing."
Beth laughed at the wonder coming from her new friend. "I've heard tails. He is a sweetie and I knew from the first time I saw you together there was something there."
"You couldn't warn me?"
"No my dear Karen," Beth said wrapping an arm around her shoulder. "I wanted to see how it would play out."
"Get the camera 'Ject," Jeff shouted from his bike. "We may be getting a little girl-on-girl action!"
"Bite me Hardy," Karen yelled getting up and running after him as he jetted off on the bike only to be caught around the waist by Shannon on his.
"Chill Bane," he whispered huskily into her ear causing her to shiver. "Don't waste your energy." He leaned down and kissed her cheek gently.
"Fine," she said pouting. Turning she wrapped her arms around his neck allowing him to rest his on her waist. Knowing they were being watched by Beth and Jeff made her want to laugh.
"Awww, don't pout Bane," Shannon said pulling her closer. "Tell me what's on your mind."
"Well," she said as she trailed a hand down his chest. "I have this strange craving." She purred at him as his eyebrow lifted. "I really can't wait. I need to have something strong and powerful between my legs." She finished the last sentence huskily causing Shannon to shiver in anticipation. Karen looked over her shoulder and saw Jeff.
"Hey Nero, got an extra helmet," she yelled. She smiled as he tossed an extra towards her. Putting it on, she climbed behind Shannon straddling the bike.
"This is what you wanted," he asked.
"Why got something better to offer," she replied cheekily.
"I'm taking you for one lap and then we are going straight home so I can show you some options."
Karen laughed as he took off causing her to cling to him. Whatever was happening with them she knew she wouldn't be bored.
Several weeks later…
Karen was working in the back office of the store going over the finances. She smiled as she quickly added up some numbers. Damn Moore is going to be happy, she thought in reference to that month's receipts. It was the third month in a row they had turned a profit. Things had been up and down since he opened the shop but with Karen's keen organizational skills no dollar was squandered. She couldn't wait till he was back home to show him the numbers.
Karen leaned back in the chair and stretched her arms over her head. She got up and headed to the bathroom. As she walked back into the office she let out a scream as two arms wrapped around her. She quickly reached back and elbowed the other person and heard a grunt and whoosh off air. Turning around she threw her hands to her mouth.
"Shannon I'm so sorry," she said rushing over to help him.
"See if I ever try to surprise you again," he replied rubbing his chest where her elbow connected.
She leaned up and kissed him gently. "You just cared the bejesus out of me. You aren't supposed to be back in town for another few days."
Shannon grabbed her head and led her back to his desk. He pulled her into his lap as he sat down. She giggled as he wrapped his arms around her and nuzzled her neck.
"Shan," she moaned as he hit that perfect spot.
"I take it you missed me," he asked chuckling. They hadn't seen each in a few weeks. His schedule was so hectic.
"Well," she teased. "Not really. I was too busy helping your shop turn profit for the third straight month." She pointed to the books on the table.
He leaned over and looked. "I am impressed." He lifted her up with one hand a swiped his desk clear with the other. "I think you deserve a bonus." She giggled as he sat her up on his desk.
"Why Mr. Moore," she said mock offended. "This is a place of business. What are you doing?"
Leaning down he captured her lips in a searing kiss. "Why giving you a bonus of course."
Karen smiled as she looked up at him. He pushed her legs apart and stood between them. She purred as he ran his hands up and down her arms. She shuddered as he reached for the bottom of her tank and pulled it off her body. Wrapping his arms around her he lowered his head as he placed kisses down her throat, across both collarbones until finally he reached the top of her breasts still encased in her leopard bra. She laughed as he blew a loud raspberry on them.
"Shannon!" He loved making her laugh. Her laugh was almost like a song to him.
Capturing her eyes in his and began licking the tops of her two perfect orbs. He reached around undoing her bra letting them tumble free. She sucked in a breath as his tongue ran circles around her nipple. Not wanting to leave anything out he repeated the action on the other until they were both puckered like pearls.
"Shannon," she exclaimed again this time in anticipation.
"I am so happy you got a skirt on," he said in a low voice. He reached his hand down and ran his fingertips up her bare thigh and under her black skirt leaving a trail of goose bumps in his wake.
"I think you like this," he said as he reached her center, feeling her dampness through her panties. He pushed them over causing her to gasp as his fingers started stroking her. She started rocking her hips into his moving hand as he pulled her lips back to him.
"Shannon, I need you," she cried out wanting to feel him inside her, missing that connection.
"I need you too," he said reaching to unbuckle his pants. Once freed he pushed her skirt up, sliding her panties over. She arched up as she felt the tip of his cock probing for entrance. Kissing her he plunged in deeply causing her to lose her breath.
"Don't stop," she panted as he repeatedly plunged into her over and over again until they were both on the climaxed.
Shannon fell back into his chair pulling her sweaty form into his. She laid her head onto his shoulder. After several minutes of silence she started laughing puzzling him.
"Bane you are so not being good to my ego right now."
"I'm sorry sweets," she said kissing him softly. "I was just wondering. Is the bonus you gave me the same you give the other employees?"
It was his turn to laugh as he cuddled her closer into his body. "No, I don't think Shane would like that as much as you did."
She stretched like a cat against him. "What do you say to heading back to your house and ordering in and having some take out and watching a few movies?"
"You are a genius," he kissed her deeply. He helped her get up and get dressed. They waved goodbye to the guys in the shop as they headed out not paying attention to the stares and the laughter that followed them. Got to sound proof that office, Shannon thought.
Later that night…
Shannon lay on the couch with Karen draped over him playing with her hair as they watched an old movie.
"Moore," Karen asked turning her head. "Not that I mind, cause I really don't, but what are you doing home so early?"
Shannon let out a sigh and pulled them both up into sitting positions. "Things changed at work Bane."
"What changed," she asked. "You're not hiding an injury on me are you?" She remembered when they had first met he had bruised ribs. He chuckled as she started running her hands all over him looking for any mark that she may have missed.
He stopped her hands as he was beginning to get a little excited and he knew he needed to talk to her.
"There were cutbacks at work," he started. "They started trimming the fat so to speak. I was part of that fat."
Karen shot up, sitting straight up, and turned to him. "What do you mean you were the fat?"
"They let a bunch of us go baby," he said softly rubbing her back knowing she was upset.
"I don't understand," Karen said. "You were doing so well. You work your ass off for them and this is how they treat you?"
"Bane, it's okay. It actually will be a good thing in the long run. I opened up Ink and never really get to spend time there. Now, I really will get to enjoy it and work on the craft."
"But you love to wrestle!"
Shannon pulled Karen across his lap and hugged her into his body. He was happy when he finally felt her relax against him.
"I'll still wrestle, just on the independent scene. Who knows maybe the Prince will get to go back to TNA. The world is my playground now."
"Will you be okay?"
"Money wise?" When she nodded he continued. "Yes baby. I have money socked away. You do my books. You know my overhead isn't high. Hell, you won't even let me buy food for my own house."
"I would if you let me pay rent."
"I can think of better ways for you to pay!" She giggled as he wiggled his eyebrows at her.
"That's right. I'm sleeping with you so I have a home. I am truly a whore now."
"Hey!" Karen's head snapped up as he yelled. "Don't ever say that. You are not a whore. You are my girlfriend. I love spending time with you. I would hope by now you would consider this your home. Even if the sex stopped tomorrow you would still have a bed here."
Karen looked up, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. She threw her arms around his neck.
"Why the water works?"
"You'll think I'm stupid," she replied wiping the tears from her eyes. "That's the first time you called me your girlfriend. I wasn't sure what to make of this whole situation."
Shannon chuckled as he kissed her nose. "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to make you wonder. Let's make this official." Shannon lifted her from his lap and set her on the couch. He got on both knees in front her. "Karen Bane, will you do the honor of being my girlfriend?"
"Yes!" Karen leaned over and kissed him. "Thank you." She held apple round cheeks in her hands. "You are the best."
"So," Shannon said standing up in front of us. "How would you like to take this upstairs and celebrate a little?"
"A little," Karen questioned as she stood up taking his offered hand. "I was hoping to celebrate a lot."
Shannon pulled her into him and kissed the breath out of her. "You win! A lot it is!"
Like two teenagers they ran giggling up the stairs.
