Chapter 25

As Survivor Series inched ever closer A.J. became busier and busier with keeping Randy's schedule in line. Since he had become champion she began receiving endless phone calls for interviews and photo shoots. Although she worked from home, she found she had much less time to paint and draw, her schedule consisting of phone calls and helping Jessie with her school work as her homework load increased by the week.

"Thank goodness it's Sunday," A.J. sighed, flopping onto the couch after a long week of planning and organizing Randy's schedule while also completing her sketches for his merchandise before her deadlines.

"Isn't Randy supposed to come back today?" Jessie asked, turning to her sister from her pile of homework.

"Yes, but he's only here for a few hours before he has to fly out for Raw and then he leaves for Iraq for the Tribute to the Troops taping. Laura will be staying with us while Randy and Jeff are away."

"Cool!" Jessie squealed and turned back to her schoolwork, wanting to get it finished before Randy came home.

The two fell silent, A.J. drifting out of consciousness before she even realized it. Jessie shook her head, knowing her sister was overwhelmed with the workload she was getting. A noise from the foyer made her jump and Jessie moved to the doorway to see Randy, Jeff and Laura dropping their jackets and bags at the front door. Laura looked up when she appeared and smiled.

"Hey Jessie, where's A.J.?" she asked, looking around the area.

"Sleeping," Jessie whispered, pointing to the couch where A.J. was still out cold.

Randy grinned and moved past her into the room. Jeff and Laura glanced at each other before following. Randy knelt down next to his girlfriend, taking her hand in his. She shivered and shifted her position but did not wake up so he leaned over her, kissing her.

A.J.'s eyes instantly opened and she pulled away from him, "Randy! What did you do that for? Your lips are cold."

He laughed as she sat up and took a seat next to her, pulling her into his arms, "I missed you too."

"You know I love you," she smiled, kissing his cheek.

Jeff and Laura rolled their eyes and took a seat on the love seat, Jeff pulling her into his lap and resting his chin on her shoulder. She leaned into him and he slowly began tracing designs on her stomach, making her squirm.

"Hey, A.J. can I talk to you?" Jeff asked a few minutes later, breaking the silence of the room.

"Sure, what's up?" A.J. asked, following him out into the foyer.

Jeff glanced at the den before pulling A.J. to the side, his face serious. "Listen, I wanted your input on something. I've been thinking about it for a while and I wanted to know if you thought my decision is right."

A.J. nodded, "What decision?"

Jeff smiled, "I want to ask Laura to marry me."

"Oh God!" A.J. beamed, pulling Jeff into a hug, "that's amazing! You two are perfect for each other in every way. Go for it!"

Jeff laughed as A.J. stepped away from him and he pulled a small box out of his pocket, playing with it in his hand, "I just don't know when to do it."

A.J. thought for a moment, thinking about the perfect time for him to ask her. "You could do it after Survivor Series, or Christmas," she suggested, "or New Years, or now."

"No, I don't want to do it now, but New Years sounds good. I know Randy is planning something for you too."

A.J.'s face lit up and she gaped at him, "What is it?" she asked eagerly. "Jeff, tell me!"

"I can't!" he laughed at her excited face, her turquoise eyes sparkling. "He told me not to tell you!"

"Then why bring it up!" she pouted. "I hate surprises."

"Well this one is a good one," Jeff assured her and stuffed the box he was playing with into his pocket.

A.J. punched his arm playfully and ran back into the room, flopping onto Randy's lap as he began to doze off. He grunted at the force and opened his eyes to see A.J. smiling down at him.

"What are you so happy about?" he asked, resting his hands on her thighs.

She leaned close to his ear and smiled, "Since you're only going to be here for a little while how about you meet me upstairs in a few minutes."

He grinned as she hopped off his lap and made her way upstairs. She heard Laura ask where he was going and had to fight a laugh as she quickly moved into the bedroom to change into one of the outfits she bought while they were in England.

Randy poked his head around the dark bedroom a few minutes later. A.J. was nowhere to be found so he moved into the room and closed the door, letting his eyes adjust to the darkness.

"A.J where are you?" he whispered, feeling his way through the darkness.

"Come find me," she teased, moving out of his reach as he moved past her.

He stopped, knowing she was near and moved toward her. His hand brushed over her abdomen and he smiled, moving toward her as she gasped.

"Got ya!" he grinned as he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her to him. She was clad in a black lace bra set that he knew she bought after her birthday. He slid his hand gently down her back and felt his tag-team title around her waist. "Where did you find that?"

"By the door," she whispered her breath warm on his neck. "Keep going."

He smiled and moved his hand over the cold gold of the belt. His smile widened as he felt the lace of her boy shorts against his palm.

"You know I love lace," he laughed, resting his hand on her rear and pulling her toward him.

"I thought you'd enjoy it," she muttered.

Randy watched her silhouette as she moved toward the bed in the dark. He felt her hand wrap around his and she tugged, pulling him toward the mattress. He slipped the championship from around her waist and grabbed her hips, pushing her backward onto the bed roughly. She fingered his shirt playfully running her hands over his abs and tugging at the button on his jeans, telling him to hurry up.

"You're slow tonight, Rand" she smiled as she unbuttoned his shirt, pushing it over his shoulders.

"No, I can't fucking see anything," he growled.

A.J. laughed as he pulled her to him, the rough denim of his jeans rubbing against her middle. She ran her fingers over the tattoo on his back, making him shiver as her fingers traced the design up over his shoulder. He traced his hands slowly up her thighs, slipping his fingertips under the lace to lead her on.

A.J. let out a moan as he teased her and got him back, kissing his neck slowly, her tongue paying across his skin skillfully. He smiled at her little game and pushed her back into the pillows of the bed, turning his head to capture her lips in a heated kiss. A.J. ran her finger up his back, making him arch at her touch and he finally undid his jeans, kicking them aside and turning his attention on her.

"You better be quick, you have to leave soon," A.J. warned, her breath coming in short gasps as he hovered over her.

"Don't worry about it, I'll make it to Raw if not tonight then tomorrow," he said huskily, placing another hot kiss on her lips as he pulled her boy shorts off.

A.J. laughed and pulled him to her, feeling him growl against her neck as she wrapped her legs around his waist.

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"Hey, Randy, we gotta go!" Jeff banged on the bedroom door two hours later.

Randy groaned, not wanting to let A.J. go and pulled the sheet covering him over his head, "I'll be down in a sec!"

"What's wrong?" A.J. asked softly, turning to him under the sheet.

"I have to leave," he muttered, tracing her bottom lip with his thumb.

"I'll miss you, you'll be gone for a good week this time," she frowned as the realization hit her.

He nodded, pulling her to him and placing a kiss on her forehead, "But I'll be home for Christmas. We can make the best of that."

"Okay," she whispered, flicking her bangs from her face and sitting up.

Randy followed suit and glanced around the room, his jeans were strewn across the floor and his shirt was a wrinkled mess beside the bed. A.J. grabbed her robe, wrapping it around her before climbing from the bed and grabbing his briefs and jeans. Randy found a new shirt and pulled it on, knowing Jeff was standing outside the door impatiently.

"Get dressed, A.J. I have something for you downstairs," Randy muttered as he finished dressing and grabbed his title off the floor.

She nodded, pulling on her underclothes and a t-shirt and jeans, following him downstairs. Her face was grim as she entered the den to see Jessie and Laura playing SmackDown vs. Raw '06. Jessie's homework was pushed to the side of the coffee table and Jeff was leaning against the loveseat, his arms crossed over his chest.

"It's about damn time, Randy," he frowned when he walked into the room.

"Sorry, I was busy," he shot back, moving into the foyer to find his bag. He found what he was looking for and called to A.J., waiting for her to come to him.

"What's up?" she asked, poking her head around the doorway.

"Come here."

She sighed, pulling her hair back into a ponytail and moved over to him. He took her hand in his and placed a velvet box in it, feeling her stiffen.

"Randy, why do you spoil me?" she smiled, drawing out the charm bracelet, the first charm a circle with his initials in it.

"It's just a little gift I wanted to give you before I left. So I can add to it whenever I see you," he smiled, helping her clasp it around her wrist.

A.J. kissed him quickly as Jeff and Laura moved into the foyer both men pulling on their jackets to head out. Jeff pecked Laura quickly, giving A.J. a quick hug before pulling the front door open.

"See you in a week!" they both waved and made their way to Randy's car.

"Yup," A.J. whispered as they pulled out of the driveway and drove off. "Stay safe."

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Here's another chappie for you all! Hope you enjoyed it. Don't forget to Review and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Sadie