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Randy walked Tyson back into the house, still shocked by what had just gone down. He'd never been around anything like what had just happened in his young life. Sure he had been around or involved in some pretty intense arguments that led to blows, but never with his mother. The worst she'd ever done to him was shake her head with disapproval and dime him out to his father. He doubted she had ever even thought about raising a hand to her children.
Tyson's mom couldn't wait for the opportunity it seemed. He had no idea the insanity Tyson had to deal with when she came home. He looked down at her seeing the unfamiliar broken look on her face. She could feel him looking at her, but was too embarrassed to do anything other than clutch her throbbing cheek. He left her and went to the freezer to grab an ice pack. He wrapped it up in a hand towel and pulled her to where he was sitting on the bar stool. He pulled her hand away and carefully applied the ice pack.
She winced slightly before finally looking into his eyes.
"I'm sorry." she whispered.
He shook his head to stop her, "Don't apologize. I'm the one who should be sorry. I didn't protect you."
She laughed despite the tears in her eyes, "I'm sure you've never had to protect anyone from their own mother."
"No, that's a first." he admitted.
An awkward silence fell upon them, Tyson had never been so embarrassed in her life. She couldn't imagine what Randy must be thinking.
"Is she the reason you never got serious with anyone before?" he asked gently.
She nodded, feeling her face flush, "Can't really bring a guy home to that can I?"
He moved an errant strand of hair from her face, "Luckily you don't have to worry about that anymore."
She finally looked at him, a sparkle of hope in her eyes.
"I'm not going anywhere Ty. As long as you still need a superhero, I'll be right here."
"Really?" she asked softly.
He kissed her long and hard, "Really. We're gonna have to elope though, you know that right?"
"Randy!" she broke into a smile as she swatted at him.
He laughed dodging her blow before kissing her again, "Sorry babe, you're going to have to throw a lot more than your psychotic mother at me to get me to leave.
She thought for a moment, "Creepy, perv step dads?"
"Nope." he said.
"Retarded big brothers?" she tried.
"Nah." he smirked.
"Nit picky, Stepford wife sisters?" she asked.
"I'd like to meet them actually." he joked.
She hit him that time.
"I don't care about the skeletons in your closet, the monsters under your bed, or any of the fucked up people you know. Nothing is going to make me give you up." He assured.
"You forgot your party animal old man. Whoo!" Rick teased, relieved to see that Randy was wreathing "Hurricane Barbie" as he and Tyson not so fondly referred to her.
"You're the only person that makes sense to me Daddy." she smiled going to him for a hug.
He held her for a long time like he always did after she and her mother had a blow up. He always felt so guilty, like he had abandoned her and left her to fend for herself. He kicked himself each time it happened for not protecting her and keeping her with him. He had lost count of all the times this very situation had replayed. How could he keep her from her mother though? He had yet to figure that out.
"I'm okay now daddy." she said pulling away from him.
He put a hand on her cheek that was still red.
"If I could've hatched you I would have angel." he smiled sadly., "If I could have had you without her…"
"Its always been you and me. We've always gotten each other even when no one else did." she said.
He nodded, "Best tag team I've ever been a part of."
They all laughed at his joke.
"I'm so proud of you doll. I'm so glad that you finally let yourself fall in love and let someone be there for you." he complimented turning to Randy, "I know this goes without saying, but she is the most important thing in my life. You take care of her and treat her right Randy. Day two on the job an you're already doing a hell of a job. I've never seen Ty smile like that."
He looked at Tyson lovingly, "Its an honor to be with her."
She bit her lip nervously.
"Call me if you need anything else." he smiled shaking Randy's hand.
Randy locked the door behind him, frowning when he saw Tyson wincing.
"Need a pain pill?" he asked.
She nodded, "I'm tired."
"Take this first." he handed her a pill and a glass of water.
He took her hand and led her up to the bedroom. He laid on his back waiting for sleep to find when once they had both gotten settled.
She rolled over to him with the most serene face he'd ever seen, "I love you Randy, a lot more than you know or that I'm able to show you yet."
He pulled her down to kiss him, "I love you too."
ONE YEAR LATER
"Tyson! You look gorgeous!" Logan gushed hugging her best friend.
"Me? Look at you! You're absolutely stunning." Tyson said her eyes filling with tears.
"Stop it, I'm the only one who's allowed to cry today." she scolded wiping her eyes, "I'm still not used to seeing you do it."
Tyson wiped her eyes too, careful not to mess up her makeup, "So your dad is for real wearing his kilt."
Logan's jaw dropped, "That stubborn…did your dad talk to him?"
"I think he encouraged him actually, you know how those two are." Tyson frowned.
"He's lucky he's paying for this." Logan grumbled.
There was a knock on the door then it opened a crack. Randy peeked in before coming in.
"You're not supposed to be in here!" Logan hissed.
He smirked, "Relax, I'm on a mission actually."
"Which is?" Logan asked.
He stopped in his tracks staring at Tyson who was turning red.
He brought her hand up to his lips, It should be against the law to look that damn beautiful."
"Umm…hello? Mission…remember?" Logan interjected.
He turned his blue eyes to her then, "Cody sent me to make sure you were still here."
Logan rolled her eyes, "Are you serious?"
"And to give you this." he cut her off, framing her face with his large hands.
He closed his mouth over hers and kissed her like she had never been kissed before. After several moments he pulled leaving her dazed.
Her eyes were still closed and her lips puckered, "I think I need another one of those."
"Sorry, the rest are for her." he grinned kissing Tyson in the same manner as she walked him back to the door.
"You've got to go or we'll be late for the wedding." she smiled.
"I love you." he said with a groan when she pulled away from him.
"I love you too." she whispered before closing the door.
She went back to Logan who was lounging on the chaise, "Who would have ever thought that I would be getting married today and that you would be in a steady relationship?"
"We sound so old." Tyson laughed, glancing in the mirror at her hair and makeup.
Another knock on the door, this time Logan's father appeared, "It's time love."
She looked at Tyson fearfully, I'm not making a mistake am I?"
"No, not at all." she assured, giving her a big hug.
Tyson followed behind Logan making sure her train flowed perfectly. They stopped just around the corner before they got to the other wedding party. The girls hugged again and grabbed their bouquets.
"Smooches Lovely." Tyson smiled.
"Toodles Ty Ty." Logan replied, her eyes shimmering.
Tyson hurried down the hall seeing Randy's relieved face.
"Thought you freaked and I was going to have to walk by myself." he chuckled.
She elbowed him, "Its not my wedding day."
They were slowly making their way down the candlelit aisle when he leaned down, "So when do I get to see you in a wedding dress?"
She kept her face passive surprisingly, "I guess when you decide to ask me."
She kissed his lips and took her spot.
Randy stumbled slightly going up the stairs. He wasn't focusing on walking, but more on what Tyson had said to him. She giggled at Randy before blowing him a kiss.
She looked at Cody who looked very anxious, and winked at him.
Everyone turned their attention to the door as bag pipes began to play. They stood up to welcome the bride down the aisle.
When Logan laid eyes on Cody all the fear and trepidation passed. She was going to marry her first true love.
RECEPTION
After the flawless ceremony everyone gather at the huge ballroom to celebrate. Logan and Cody were making their rounds thanking everyone between trips to the bar. Tyson and Randy were going shot for shot with each other in an attempt to avoid what was said as they walked down the aisle. After a few dances, Randy couldn't hold his tongue any longer, "Did you mean what you said, that all I have to do is ask you?"
Tyson licked salt from her hand and threw back another shot, "If you were to ask me, I would consider it."
"Well that's not an absolute no." he shrugged.
She was hiding behind her fear again more so now than ever. She wanted to say yes and run off into the sunset with him but her fear of what would happen to their relationship after making it official stopped her. She had warmed up to being in a relationship , a serious one at that, but she was still very unsure of the whole marriage thing.
"What's wrong with Teddy?" she changed the subject.
"His wife couldn't make it because her sister was going into labor." he smirked, "Weddings make him horny."
She turned back to him, "Excuse me?"
"Some wedding he went to, I can't remember was the first time his wife let him invite someone to join them in their kinky shit." Randy said, "Every wedding since he's always got his kink on. He's all bummed because his little tradition is broken."
"Maybe not." she grinned.
He looked at her, the question all over his face.
"We do kind of owe Teddy a private show, that is if you're up for it." she said.
He hesitated, not because of any insecurity on his part, he knew his way around the bedroom and every square inch of Tyson's body, he was unsure about sharing her. He knew Teddy only watched, but even that was enough to make him think twice. He finished his beer and took her hand, they had plenty of time before they were needed again for their speeches and bouquet and garter toss, why not make the best of it.
He pulled Tyson behind him and tapped Ted on the shoulder, "Tonight's your lucky night."
Teddy turned and saw both of them standing there and balked, "Hell no. You're not fooling me again."
"No tricks this time." Tyson said honestly.
He watched them both carefully before deciding that they were telling the truth.
He looked Tyson up and down, "Lead the way."
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