Sorry it took so very long… the slash got in between again. Hope this chapter makes up for the long waiting.
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Both of them stayed silent at first, none of them really knowing what to think about what had just happened, staring at each other with wide eyes and slightly parted lips as they tried to gain their breath' back.
Just as Tammy regained her senses and was about to speak, a cough, definitely a forced one, interrupted the moment, making both of them freeze.
Tammy swallowed hard, not daring to turn around, too scared of who might be standing behind her, who might have witnessed the kiss. Cody though got a quick glance at a slightly smirking John, leaning against the doorframe, strong arms crossed over his even stronger chest.
"Morning!"
Cody's cheeks were already beat red as he was trying to form a sentence, but failed completely.
"I… uhmm… we…"
"Morning John! Want coffee and pancakes? Codes made enough for all of us."
A sigh of relief escaped Cody's still kiss-swollen lips as he heard Tammy's words, looking up at her to see that she was now facing John and from the tone in her voice, doing so with a smile.
"Sure."
John nodded, pushing his body off the cold wooden doorframe, taking the few steps towards the kitchen-table while Tammy went over to the counter, pouring him some coffee. John leaned down to Cody, placing a hand on the younger man's shoulder, giving it a firm squeeze before whispering in his ear, eyes never leaving Tammy's frame.
"You better get dressed before Randy comes back… AND brush your teeth again! You smell like her!"
Cody's only reaction was a hard swallow and a quick nod as he got off the chair, hurrying out of the kitchen, red cheeks showing his embarrassment - more out of getting caught than of what had occurred moments ago.
He was still speechless, the kiss had totally taken him by surprise and it felt good… too damn good… it even felt right. He knew that he'd betrayed his best friend just minutes ago… hell, that's what he was doing ever since he met Tammy and started fantasizing about her, starting dreaming about her, about what he'd like to do to her, with her, day and night, and yes, he was sorry about it, but he still couldn't help the smirk playing on his lips as he got dressed, touching his plump lips with his finger-tips again and again.
Meanwhile Tammy had set the cup in front of John, who had taken Cody's seat as soon as the Georgia-native had disappeared. She shoved a plate over to him as she set down opposite to him.
"Help yourself!"
She pointed at the big plate in the middle of the table, filled with at least 15 pancakes, while John smirked at her, as he took the first one. His gaze hadn't left her face ever since she'd turned around again from the counter, studying her, trying to see through her, to find out what she was thinking, if she regretted anything.
After all Randy was also HIS best buddy, for 7 years already and they have went through thick and thin. He knew how much Randy loved her, what he'd given up just to be with her, that he'd sacrifice his life for her and until this morning he believed, Tammy felt the same about his friend, but apparently he was wrong or wasn't he?
"How did you sleep?"
He tilted his head, narrowing his eyes at her. Did she really just ask that? Was she avoiding the topic and thinking he would just let it drop? Did she ignore the fact that her man's best friend just caught her kissing another best friend of his?
"Fine… you know…" He shook his head, letting out a disapproving sigh. "Do you really think I'd ignore what I just saw?"
She swallowed, biting her lip as she lowered her head, fingers playing with her cup of tea.
"Well… there's nothing to talk about… so yeah… I hoped you wouldn't mention it."
John snorted. "Nothing to talk about, huh? You just kissed Cody… Randy's best friend… one of them anyways… you two were all over each other… and you really think that is NOTHING?"
She flinched a bit at the harshness in his voice, turning her head away from him, trying to avoid eye contact, trying to find a way out of the situation.
"I'm sorry, okay… it just happened. I don't know why it happened, it just DID…"
She turned her head back at him, locking eyes, taking a deep breath before she continued.
"Listen… I love Randy more than anything and anyone. I love him more than my own life… I really don't know why I kissed Cody… so would you please just let it drop? Don't tell Randy… okay? Please!"
"Don't tell me what?"
Tammy jumped, clasping her hand over her chest, almost knocking the chair down in the process as she turned around to see Randy standing in the door, brow arched, head tilted, lips forming a soft smile, hands stuffed in his pockets.
John looked at him, grasping tightly onto his fork before his gaze fell back on Tammy, seeing her breathing heavily, one hand on her chest while the other one held onto the back of the chair.
"Uhmm… well…"
Randy's brow went higher as his eyes traveled back and forth between them, smile disappearing at the tone in John's voice.
"So?"
Tammy chewed her lips hard, glancing at John, pleading him with her eyes.
"Nothing… it's a surprise me and her planned for you. That's all I gotta tell."
John held his hands up in defense, smiling widely at Randy who furrowed his brows, cracking his neck from left to right as his gaze traveled from John back to Tammy, the sigh of relief escaping her lips not going unnoticed by him.
"Is that so?"
She swallowed, chewing her lips before they formed a slight grin and she decided to go along, slowly nodding her head.
"Yeah… John just… well… he just had the idea… you pretty much caught us while planning it out."
Randy's lips played in a small smile as he looked at the two of them, tongue snaking out to flick over his upper lip.
"Hmm… a surprise for me from my sweetheart and one of my favorite men… nice… mind sharing?"
She shook her head, grin turning into a smirk as she walked up to him, resting her hands on his chest, rubbing over it as she got on her tippy toes to gently peck his lips, murmuring.
"Wouldn't be a surprise then anymore… now… how about you go and take a quick shower so John and I can plan this surprise?"
He chuckled and shook his head, resting his arms on her shoulders, while his hands played with her soft brown locks, gazing over at John.
"I already took a shower this morning…"
She huffed, playfully smacking his chest, pulling herself out of his grip.
"Then just go upstairs and watch a movie… or wake Evan… get Cody… whatever… just leave us alone for a while so we can talk… please?"
She gave him her best puppy-dog eyes, lips curled up in a pout, working her magic. He sighed and nodded, kissing her forehead, before nodding towards John.
"I'll be in our room then if you decide to talk to me… being all alone and bored out of my mind… thinking about things I could do with my woman on my day off… pondering on whether she even deserves all those things or if I should just do all those fun things by myself…"
She smacked his chest again, this time really pouting.
"Randy… stop that… I'll be upstairs in a few."
He smirked, ignoring the gagging noise John made… that was all he wanted to hear as he kissed her lips, murmuring.
"You better will… and we should throw those punks out before you come upstairs… don't want them to interrupt the fun."
She pulled away, shaking her head as she grinned at him, licking her lips.
"Then how about you kick out Cody and Evan while Mister Cena and I finish the plan and I'll kick him out when we're done."
Randy nodded as his smirk grew bigger, giving her ass a quick squeeze, making her yelp in surprise.
"Don't take too long."
He turned on his heals, walking outside and as soon as he was out of view, Tammy let out another sigh of relief, shaking her head before turning her attention to John.
"Thank you… a lot!"
John groaned and nodded, crossing his arms over his chest again as he leaned back into the chair.
"You know that now we really have to get a surprise for him?"
She swallowed, nodding her head as she walked back over to the table, grabbing his plate and his empty cup of coffee.
"I know…" A small sigh escaped her lips as she carried the dishes over to the sink, putting them inside, before placing her hands next to it on the counter.
"His birthday's up in two weeks… maybe we could get him something special? Or have a surprise party?" She turned around to see John's expression as he shrugged.
"We could make a work-out room for him in your house… I mean… he'll move here constantly as soon as the divorce is over, right?" He did not even wait for a nod before continuing. "And to avoid him having to hit the gym and leave the house every day… why not? He has one at his old home…"
She bit her lip, hands grasping her crossed arms, leaning back against the counter as she thought about it.
"That sounds like a good idea… I still don't have any use for the basement… though the machines might cost a fortune."
John shook his head, getting off the chair.
"I'm sure he could get his old machines from back home… we'll only buy one or two and decorate the room, paint it and stuff… we can ask Evan and Ted… maybe even Cody for some help. I'm sure they wouldn't mind helping."
She did not miss the slight change in his tone when he said Cody's name, looking up at him while she tucked in her bottom lip, nodding slowly, mumbling.
"Sounds good…" She hesitated a bit, looking down again, chewing the insides of her cheek.
"Thank you… a lot…" Rising her head to meet his gaze again, she smiled slightly.
"I really love him… he means the world to me…"
John sighed, running a hand through his hair.
"I know… but maybe you should talk to Cody… for me it looked as if he got his hopes up a little too high with that kiss… I mean… the boy has a crush on you for a long time already and you kissing him sure didn't help."
Swallowing down the lump in her throat she nodded once again, unfolding her arms, whispering.
"I know… I'll talk to him… promised."
His hand on her shoulder surprised her as she did not even realize he was that close now.
"Good… now… I'll leave the two of you alone… we'll see each other on the Supershow Sunday anyways… we can talk about it then."
She glanced up at him, bottom lip tucked in, nodding her head.
"Okay… thanks."
A warm smile appeared on his lips as he shrugged.
"I just want Randy to be happy… after Sam he deserves something… someone better." He squeezed her shoulder a little, before releasing it and turning around.
"Just don't hurt him!"
He looked back at her with a small smirk on his lips before leaving the kitchen.
*God knows… I won't… I would never do anything to hurt him… not wantonly.*
Someone clearing his throat and looking up brought her out of her thoughts; she stared into his beautiful eyes again, seeing him chewing on his full, pouty lips as he rubbed his neck.
"Uhmm… just wanted to say bye… uhmm… you know bout the…"
She cut him off, holding her hand up, shaking her head.
"We'll talk about that another time… not here, not now… Randy…"
He nodded, taking a quick look at her before lowering his head again, sighing.
"Yeah… well… we'll see tomorrow, right? I mean… you guys'll pick me up to head to Kansas City?"
She sighed, giving him a small nod, before flicking her tongue out to wet her lips.
"We'll do…"
He swallowed as he looked back up again, meeting her gaze, smiling shyly.
"Okay… well then… later?!"
"Yeah… get home safe."
He did not hear her wish anymore as he was already out the door, the whole conversation having been too awkward for him to bear any longer. He knew the kiss meant nothing to her… her voice told him, her actions, her look, it all showed him that she was nothing but sorry about the kiss, that she regretted it… and suddenly talking to her wasn't anything he was looking forward to anymore. Maybe he should really just stop the whole "playing her boyfriend"-story… maybe it was time for him to get away from her AND Randy for his own good… maybe it was time for him to move on.
She stood in the kitchen, motionless, for about five minutes, just thinking about what had happened during the past two hours… thinking about the kiss over and over again, about how much she really enjoyed it, that she liked it way too much, that she liked Cody way too much… but she'd never tell that… no one, especially not Cody. She knew that Randy was the man for her, the guy of her dreams, the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with and she did not want Cody to think that this would ever change, that he would ever change anything about her feelings for Randy. She was not going to throw away what she fought so hard for.
*smiles* Good? Please review it... I'll try to update faster now... hopefully no slashy thoughts will come in between again :)