"Get back in here" he said gruffly. I looked at him quickly. "Please?" he said, a bit softer. I nodded and walked back in, closing the door gently behind me. "Stop running from me Jordan" he whispered, putting his arms around me. "I love you, and I love that you're here. I'm just trying to be practical is all." I nodded. "I know" I whispered. "I'm sorry. I guess I should try and sort some stuff out, clothes would be a good idea." "Wait a second" he said, pulling away from me and walking into his bedroom. He came out triumphantly waving a pair of my denim shorts. "It's a start, right?" he asked hopefully. I smiled as I took them from him. "Indeed it is" I said. "So, got a shirt?" He grinned and went back into the bedroom, coming back with a Cincinnati Reds shirt. "This do?" he asked. I nodded and kissed him before heading into the bathroom to get changed.
When I came out he was on the phone. I frowned at him and he held up a finger, indicating he'd be a minute. I nodded and sat on the sofa, watching him pace the room. "Ok" he said quietly. "I realise I'm asking a lot, Hunter. Just a few more days, that's all I need." I looked at him quickly. "No" he said. "There's nothing wrong, I just, I have a houseguest, I don't want to disappear on her first night in Vegas, you know?" I waited while Hunter responded to him. "You sure?" Jon asked, frowning at me. "Uh, I guess I could ask her, I mean, can't hurt, right? Ok, I'll call you back." He ended the call and looked at me.
"How would you feel about coming with me to the house show?" he blurted suddenly. "Does Hunter know it's me?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. Jon shook his head slowly. I grinned. "Then sure" I said. "When do we leave?" "An hour?" Jon said warily. "Ok" I said, jumping up. "Better make sure you pack some spare shirts for me though Ambrose." He grinned, grabbing his bag and emptying his dirty clothes out onto the floor. "What do you think merch stands are for doll?" he asked, grinning.
"Ready for this?" he asked as he dragged his suitcase out to the car. I shook my head as I walked beside him. We had already both agreed that we wouldn't be affectionate in public until we actually went public, if that ever happened. His neighbours were used to me being there, he'd explained that I was his PA and we had stuff to sort out if I was ever seen there. I got in the car as he put his case in, then jumped in and started the engine straight away. "Road trip with my girl" he said, ho,ding my hand and kissing it as he pulled out of the parking lot. I smiled as he glanced down at my hand. "Ring not magically switched hands yet then?" he asked quietly. I shook my head slowly. "Not yet Jon" I said. He nodded. "It will" he said confidently.
We laughed a lot on the drive to the arena. He jumped out of the car as soon as he parked up. "I'm gonna go see Hunter quickly" he said. I got out and looked at him. "No" I said. "I'm gonna go see him. See how much of a shock I can give him." Jon looked panicked for a second. "Ok" he said finally. "See you in there. I love you." "Love you too" I said, waving as I walked to the doors.
I was shocked to find them unlocked. I made my way up the corridor to the sheet that told everyone where everything was. "Here goes nothing" I said, locating Hunter's office on the plans. I walked along the corridor, counting off the doors, when I was picked up from behind and twirled around. "I'd know that walk anywhere" a voice said, laughing as the owner kissed my head. "Hey Jordan, how you doing? Hunter got you working here too?" "No Ryan" I said laughing. "Put me down so I can hug you properly. My arms don't reach behind me too good!" He laughed and put me down. "You look good Jord" he said looking me up and down. "Where you headed?" "Hunter" I said simply. He nodded. "Better not keep you from him" he said. "Look out for me later? We could get a drink after the show? Think everyone is hitting a bar." I nodded. "Sounds good" I said waving my phone at him. "Text me the details." He nodded and waved and I carried on my way to the office.
I found the door I wanted and knocked gently. "Come" a booming voice said. "Now or never Jord" I said, taking a deep breath and turning the handle. "Jordan?" Hunter asked, looking at me. I smiled as he rubbed his eyes then looked again. "Girl, what are you doing here?" he asked, rushing from behind his desk to hug me. "Came to see you" I said, laughing as he made me sit down. "And I'm glad you did" he said, glancing at his watch. "A few of the guys are without PA's tonight, you want a job?" I shook my head. "No work visa" I said ruefully. "I'm just here as a spectator tonight..." "Did you buy a ticket?" he asked frowning. "I'll get that refunded..." "No" I said, holding my hand up as there was a bang at the door. Jon didn't wait to be invited in before opening the door.
"Hunter, have you seen... Oh, there you are" he said smiling. Hunter frowned. "You knew she was here?" he asked. Jon gulped then nodded. "Meet my houseguest" he said awkwardly.