Next chapter! Yay! For those who have been wonderin' why I seem to put more emphasis on Cat's accent is because she spent a year in Ireland and it thickened her accent. K?
Chapter Twenty-One—Clubbin' and Lovin'
Lilija smiled, "C'mon! Please come with us tomorrow night! It's the one night we aren't working or traveling."
Catalyn sighed and rolled her eyes, "Oi can't. Lili, Oi've got Conall an' I can't just leave 'im behind."
The Icelandic woman gave a pout, "Pleeeease? Just ask Evan to stay with him for a few hours until we get back."
"Oi can't do that. 'e should go oot wit' ye. 'e's given oop so much boi comin' wit' oos an' all." She sat down on the hotel bed, holding her sleeping son.
The blonde pouted, "But Catalyn!"
"Go."
The two spun around. Evan was standing in the door with a little grin, "Go on. You probably haven't had a night off since Conall was born. I had five months before any of my responsibilities kicked in."
Catalyn jumped up and walked over to him, "No Evan, ye go wit'. I haven't had a night off yet an' I don' need it. Ye cin go oot an' 'ave fun wit' everybody. They like ye, yer a good friend to 'em all."
He shook his head, "Nah, you're the one who needs the night."
Lilija smiled and stood up, "Well, I'll let you two work on this. Cat, lemme know your choice tomorrow, alright?" With that she walked out to go to the room she shared with her long time boyfriend, Satu.
Evan gave Catalyn a look, "You're goin'."
She put her foot down, literally, "No Oi'm not! Oi don' need ta. Oi'm foine an' 'appy stayin' 'ere wit' Conall."
"Cat, seriously, if you don't go I can make you."
She whined, "But Evan!"
He shook his head, "I'm staying tomorrow night and you're goin' out with your friends."
She whined again.
"That's final young lady."
She snapped her mouth shut and couldn't help but snort a laugh. Regaining her composure to her best abilities she chuckled, "I di'n't know I wos yer daugh'er."
Evan shook his head, his shoulders shaking with silent laughter, "Alright, yah got me." He gave her a grin, "You're goin', though."
Catalyn pouted, "I don' wanna go…" She looked down at Conall, "I don' wanna leave 'im…"
The father sat down, "I know, but Cat you do need some time to yourself. Do you want him becomin' some Mama's Boy that everyone picks on."
She gave him a look, "Oi wos a Daddy's Girl."
"Yeah, but a Daddy's Girl is the one all the guys want because she's 'untouchable'. Mama's Boys are the butt of every joke."
Catalyn sighed and looked at her son, "Foine…Oi'll go, but Oi promise Oi'll 'ave as little fun as possible."
He smiled, "Hey, you're still goin'." He took Conall from her and smiled, "Go to bed."
"Ye order me around a lot."
He gave her a grin, "Only because you follow them so well." That got him a whack on the back of the head. Evan smiled. They had changed. They were more sarcastic and playful in a friendly way then ever before. He watched as she walked over to the bed. That was the only awkward thing in their relationship. When Felipe made hotel arrangements, he hadn't knock Evan would be around…and now he was. Sure he didn't mind and had offered Evan to room with some of the guys. The wrestler had declined the offer, saying that this to him was a vacation and he knew if he roomed with guys it wouldn't really be a vacation. So, he talked to Catalyn about it. She didn't mind and had agreed without much thought. However, her room was always a one-bed. She and Evan had been sharing a bed. Evan had grown accustomed to it. Now the only thing that he was beginning to care about was that she always slept as close to the edge as possible. He knew why she did this…she thought he hated her and probably didn't want to bother him by sleeping close or anything. If only she knew…
He was shaken by his thoughts when Catalyn said something, "Sorry, what? I was kinda lost in thought."
She chuckled and gave her pillow a fluff from where she laid, "How long do you think until you're in bed?"
"Soon, in the next fifteen."
She nodded and laid on her side.
He looked at her and shook his head. He had talked to Sanja about his little problem earlier in the week and he still hadn't found the right moment to tell her. Holding it back was beginning to itch under his skin. With a sigh he took off his pants and shirt, grabbed a pair of cotton pajama bottoms from his suitcase and pulled them on. Tada for Evan Bourne's pajamas! Cotton pants and boxers. With a big yawn he climbed into the bed. Lying there on his back he looked up through the moonlit room to the ceiling. He felt the bed move. Glancing to the side Catalyn was looking at him. He raised an eyebrow, "Yeah?"
"Is the AC on?"
He glanced over to the window. The light for the air control wasn't lit up. He looked at her, "No, why?"
"Feckin' cold."
He watched as she curled into a tight ball. With a little frown he watched as she trembled a tiny bit. It was a bit cold in the room. Then it hit him. The best idea he had had in a long time. Rolling onto his side to face her he reached out a hand, "C'mere."
Catalyn looked a little confused, but wiggled her way towards him until they were as close as two peas in a pod. He pulled her close and smiled when she said, "Yay…warmth…"
He chuckled, "You're welcome."
"Thank ye."
Evan took in his breath and let it out slowly. He breathed like this a couple times before finally getting the guts to say, "Cat…"
He got a tiny mumble of recognition as she nuzzled against him.
Evan could feel his heart beating in his ears. Taking in a deep breath he said, "Cat, I think I'm—"
There was a tiny, cute snore.
He frowned, She's out like a busted lamp…He sighed. He could just have to tell her how he felt at some other time.
-The Following Evening-
"Cat, you look…I mean…Just…Wow…" Were the only words Evan could really think of as Catalyn walked out of the bathroom. She was dressed to kill. On her long legs were tucked away in a pair of tight dark wash jeans. Her top was tight around her stomach, but loose around her chest and arms. It was green with black swirl embroidery across the loose part. Her hair was left down but tamed into lengthy curls instead of the usual tight rounds.
Smiling at Evan she grabbed a pair of low green heels, "Thanks." As she pulled on her shoes there was a knock on the hotel door. She smiled, "That must be Sanja." Opening the door she frowned, "Sanja, 'ow come ye ain't dressed?"
The petite brunette was in her pajamas and looked a mess. She grimaced, "I'm sorry, but Kitty I can't go tonight. I've got cramps from hell and it sucks."
Evan could see around Catalyn to Sanja. She did look like shit.
Catalyn frowned, "Well that sucks."
Sanja gave a tiny smile, "I was thinkin' that maybe I could stay in here? Evan and you can both go out now without worryin' about Conall. Yah know I adore the little guy."
The man in question stood, "Are you sure, Sanja? I mean, if you aren't feelin' well…"
The Irishwoman nodded, "Yeah, Oi don' want ye troublin' yerself."
Sanja walked in with a smile, "It isn't any trouble!" She looked Evan up and down. She walked over to his suitcase and began rummaging. With a grin she pulled out a pair of jeans and a shirt. She hurled them at Evan, "Get dressed." She pushed him into the bathroom.
Catalyn had Conall in her arms now. She chuckled and shook her head, "Ye're impossible, Sanja."
The brunette smiled, "I know. Now gimme the midget!" She held out her arms for the baby. With a happy smile she took the baby and cradled him close. Murmuring to him and kissing his forehead she had a devious little grin on her mouth.
"Tell Evan Oi'll be waitin' in the lobby wit' the others."
Sanja smiled and nodded, "Alright." When Catalyn walked out the Russian grinned wickedly.
Evan came out of the bathroom. He was wearing black jeans and a white button up. The white button up. He looked at Sanja, "You do know this is the shirt I wore on our first date, right?"
Sanja looked at the shirt, "I thought it looked familiar. Yah know, she loved wearin' it as pajamas. Anyway, it's fine, just go."
He smiled, "Thanks Sanja. You gunna be alright? I think Catalyn may have some Midol or something in her bag."
"Why would I need it?"
"You said you had cramps."
"What cramps?"
Evan was extremely confused, "Come again?"
Sanja smiled, "I don't have cramps. Hell, my time of the month finished earlier this week. Catalyn doesn't know that, but it gets both of you out on a dance floor, doesn't it?"
It took him a couple seconds to realize what Sanja was talking about. He grinned, "Sanja you're the best!" He gave her a quick hug, kissed Conall's forehead and dashed out of the room.
Sanja sat back with the baby, "Oh I am good."
In the lobby Catalyn was standing with the rest of the troupe and a couple of the stage crew members. She was chatting easily with Lilija when the blonde pointed behind her. Turning around Catalyn's breath left her a moment. Oh, he did look good.
He smiled at everyone, "Well, shall we?"
Liwanu, who had surprisingly gotten over his hatred for Evan and actually came to like the guy, grinned, "Heck yeah."
With smiles and laughs the group of circus people walked out of the hotel. The nearby night club wasn't too far away that they needed to drive, so they all walked. Taking a turn around a corner they saw the night club. Of course the girls were all excited about getting the chance to dance. Catalyn was happy that she could dance and it not be work.
They got in line. Luckily it was early enough in the night that the line wasn't very long, but they were still checking ID. This particular club was a strict twenty-one and over so valid ID was necessary prior to entrance. While they waited Evan casually put an arm around Catalyn's shoulders and was really surprised when she didn't shrug him off. Finally, after the troupe had showed their IDs, they were let in. Lilija grabbed Catalyn who grabbed Esmeralda who laughed happily as the three of them got out onto the floor. Most of the guys just found a booth to sit at.
Satu gave Evan a smile, "Sanja's plan worked I take it?"
Evan seemed confused, "Wait how do you…know about that?"
The African laughed happily, "It was Lili's plan! Sanja and Lili wanted both you and Cat here tonight, why I don't know, but they were saying that it'd be best." He got a confused look on his face, "Would you know what this about?"
Evan chuckled and shook his head in disbelief, "Oh, I know, but it's just complicated. I'll have to thank Lilija later though."
Satu just grinned, "Alright then."
It was then that Lilija came out of nowhere and grabbed her boyfriend, "You! Me! Dancing! Now!"
Satu never stood a chance…
Evan was laughing…but that was short lived. He was about to comment to the other guys about poor Satu when he felt come one grabbed his hand. Looking he had but a moment to attempt a cry for help to the other guys before he was pulled out of his seat and onto the dance floor. On the dance floor he saw the grinning face of Catalyn.
She smiled at him, "If Oi remember, ye aren't a half bad dancer."
He gave her a smirk, "Neither are you."
And so the two began to dance. The songs changed from fast to slow to fast again. They danced together the entire evening. A couple times a guy or a girl would try to cut in and steal away Catalyn or Evan, but the two refused to dance with anyone but each other.
While taking a break, Catalyn looked at her phone. She had a text message from Sanja. Conall was being extremely fussy. She sighed and walked back over to the booth where most everyone was at. Evan himself was there. She gave a tiny sigh, "Oi'm 'eadin' back. Sanja says Conall is bein' a fussy little babe."
Lilija frowned, "Aw…Well I hope he settles!" She got up and hugged her friend, "Next time, then?"
Catalyn smiled and nodded, "Totally." As she turned away a hand fell on her shoulder. Turning she saw Evan.
He smiled, "I'll go with you."
This just made her smile.
The two left the club and began the trek back to the hotel hand in hand. Evan gave her a smile, "Have fun while it lasted?"
She nodded, "Yeah."
They continued to walk in silence until they got to the hotel. Catalyn sent Sanja a text saying that she and Evan were back at said hotel and that she could leave if she wanted. Sanja seemed thankful for the reprieve. The two took the elevator up to their floor.
Once inside the room Sanja was out the door. She smiled at Catalyn, "Kitty, I don't know how you do it! I love the little guy, but still!" With that she was down the hall and back to her own room.
Catalyn chuckled and walked inside. She picked up her son out of his travel crib that they had. Cooing softly to him and kissing his forehead she calmed down the fussing baby.
Evan watched this with a little grin. He knew that the woman before him was a natural dancer and she was great at what she did, but being a mom was like breathing to her. It came with the simplest of ease and she never had to think twice about how it had to be done. He walked up, "I'll take him for a moment."
Catalyn smiled at him and handed the baby over. Now it was her turn to watch. True, Evan wasn't exactly a natural at being a dad, but he hadn't had the same time to prepare. She gave the tiniest of smiles, her face going soft, as she looked at the two. Conall did look so like his father…
Soon the infant was sleeping peacefully in his daddy's arms. Evan carefully placed the child back in the crib and turned to Catalyn, "There," his voice was little more then a whisper as to not awaken the baby, "asleep at last."
She smiled and gave a quiet chuckle, "Thank goodness." Turning she walked over to her suitcase. Rummaging for a moment she procured pajamas for herself. Taking off her shirt she was just about to remove her jeans when two arms wrapped around her waist. Catalyn's pulse began to race instantly. Her breath came quickly and erratically. She had to bite her lip to keep from making a sound when she felt lips at the part of her neck where the neck and shoulder met. It was her one weakness. The lips traveled from her neck across her shoulder and back again. Teeth nipped gently at her skin. One hand from around her waist came up to move her hair aside. Catalyn turned her face to his. They kissed, and oh was it a kiss. It was like the first kiss. It was the best kiss. It was a perfect kiss.
When he pulled away from the kiss Evan looked her right in the eye, "Catalyn Fae Reidy…I love you."
Her knees all but gave out. They shook and barely supported her weight. Her breath caught in her throat. How could she answer something like that? Taking a deep breath she told the honest truth, "Oi never stopped lovin' ye."
They kissed again.
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