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Warning: There is harsh language and adult themes as well as Slash between some of the characters (mostly M/M).
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What Matters
John stood in the shower, letting the water wash away the day. Men came and went. Some talked to him, others gave him his space. He would answer once in awhile, but after some time, he could hear their voices but didn't care nor focus on them for long. He just wanted to erase this horrible day. Kevin Owens did a number on him and he didn't know how long his body could take it.
Kane watched John as he showered and felt for the younger man. He watched day in and day out the brutality Kevin Owens put the Champ through. John wasn't a young man any more. There comes a point in time where the body just wants to rest. Kane could see it. John just needed to take some time off to get his mind focused and let his body heal.
"You're just going to stand there?" John asked.
Kane smirked. John had the uncanny ability to know when Kane was around. The older man slowly undressed and entered the showers. John reached for him and pulled Kane to him. The larger man wrapped his arms around his husband. He kissed John's shoulders and bit him a little.
John chuckled and turned his head to kiss the older man. Kane held John as they swayed.
"Have you thought about taking some time off?" Kane asked.
John shook his head. "Can't. Not yet."
Kane kissed the back of John's head.
"Let's get to our room," John said.
Kane cleaned John up, dried them both off, and they dressed. Kane carried their bags to the car and drove them back to the hotel. John trudged behind him as he thought about Kevin. He didn't know what the boy's problem was, but he needed to find out what it was.
Kane held the door open and was greeted by Alex dozing on the couch. He looked up at them and yawned. He slowly sat up.
"You looked comfortable," Kane replied.
Alex nodded. "Jackie ate all her dinner and she took her bath. She made y'all something." He rummaged through the stack of papers and pulled out a drawing of her family. "She even used the potty."
"Really?" John asked.
Alex nodded.
"My big girl," Kane said.
Alex stood up and got his things. "I'll see y'all next time."
"Absolutely," John said. "You've been a big help. Thanks."
"Hey, it gives me practice," Alex replied.
Kane nodded. "How are you feeling?"
"Better. Can't wait to get back in the ring thought."
"Good," Kane replied. "See you tomorrow."
Alex nodded and left.
Kane looked around the suite and saw that the second bedroom door was open. He made his way over and watched John standing over the crib. He smiled and went to John side. He too stared down down out their little girl.
Jackie was eighteen months old and the apple of her daddies' eyes. She was small for her age despite both her Dads' size. She was very smart and curious. She got into everything and kept Alex on his toes when he agreed to babysit.
The Dads left the room and went to their own. They undressed and climbed into bed. John cuddled up to Kane and the older man smiled.
"Do you want another baby, John?" Kane asked.
"Yeah, but not now," he answered. "I want to wait until she's at least three."
Kane nodded as he rubbed his husband's lower back. "So, why won't you take some time off?"
"Why won't you?" John asked as he looked up at his husband.
"I'm not the one who has some crazed psychopath trying to destroy me."
"No, but you do have Brock Lesnar wanting to come after you for that stunt you pulled helping Seth."
"I can handle Brock. You and I know this."
John sighed. He wasn't going to back down from Kevin and he wasn't going to run. "I'm going to deal with this."
"I know that you will. I just want you to be careful. Your health and happiness is important to me."
"Your health and happiness is what matters to me too. You need to be careful. Brock can be a wrecking machine."
Kane chuckled. John loved the low rumble that came from the older man's chest. It put him at ease and made him forget everything.
…
Kane held his daughter while she looked around at everything.
"Are you hungry?" he asked her.
"No...yeah..." she mumbled.
"Jackie." He looked at her. "Are you hungry?"
She looked at the food in the buffet. She pointed.
"No pointing."
"Mac cheez," she replied.
"All right."
He loaded up his plate and placed some Mac and Cheese on the side. He made his way to a table and sat down. One of the Divas placed a high chair down next to him.
"Thanks, Brie," he said.
"Welcome. Hi, Jackie," she said.
"Hi," Jackie said. She started to fuss as she tugged on the safety belt.
"Papa's coming," Kane said as he grabbed the straps and buckled them. "Happy."
"Yeah...happy." She looked at him. "Daddy?"
"He'll be here."
"She is just so sweet," Brie said.
"She will always be sweet," Kane said. "How's Daniel doing?"
She shrugged her shoulders. "He has his good days and he has his bad days."
Kane nodded.
"I need to go. Nikki might be looking for me."
He waved good-bye and began to scoop the Mac and Cheese onto a separate plate. He broke up some of his chicken and gave it to her as well. Jackie watched him and took a piece. She blew on it and ate it.
John came over with a plate full of food. "Sorry, I'm late. Hunter called me into his office."
"Daddy," Jackie said as she clapped her hands.
"Hey, baby," John greeted before kissing her check. He looked at her plate and to Kane.
"She wanted Mac and Cheese and I'm giving her some of my food."
"Want," she said as she pointed at John broccoli. "Peez."
John chuckled and gave her some of his steamed veggie after cooling them off. She grabbed a piece and bit into it. She grabbed another piece of chicken in her free hand and ate that as well.
"At least she's not a picky eater," Kane said. "So, why did Hunter want to meet you?"
"He wanted to know what I was going to do about Kevin," John said.
"And?"
"I haven't came up with anything yet."
Kane stared at his husband and patted his hand.
"Want peez," Jackie said as she pointed to Kane's Brussels sprouts.
He looked at his daughter. "You sure, sweetie?"
"Peez," she said as she looked up at him with her big blue eyes.
He cut one in half, blew on it to cool it down, and gave it to her. John and he watched as she grabbed it in her chubby hand. She ate it and made a face. She chewed and chewed until it was gone. She looked at the other piece and ate that as well.
"Well, she didn't spit it out," John said.
Kane nodded and proceed to cut up the other sprouts for her just in case.
"Well, I could always sit him down and talk to him, see what his problem is," John suggested.
"You could," Kane said.
"More peez," Jackie said.
John chuckled and gave her some of his meatloaf.
"What if he doesn't open up to you?" Kane asked.
"And what if he does?"
The older man nodded.
"Hopefully, I'll be able to get through to him and get him to calm down."
"Cena," Sheamus greeted as he walked over. "How ya feelin'?"
John nodded.
Jackie clapped her hands and smiled up at the Irishman.
"Hello, little one," Sheamus greeted.
She stuffed some mac and cheese into her mouth.
"Looks like you're making a mess," he laughed.
"At least she's eating," Kane said.
Sheamus watched as he gave her some more Brussels sprouts.
"She doesn't know if she likes them or not," Kane said.
The Irishman laughed. "The reason why I came by is that I heard Kevin is lookin' for ya. He wants to settle a score right here, right now."
Kane and John looked at each other.
"Thanks," John said. He wiped his mouth.
"No," Kane said. "We're having a family dinner and we're going to enjoy it."
"Mo peez," Jackie said.
The three men looked at her and laughed. Kane shook his head and filled her plate with some chicken and mac and cheese. She grabbed some and ate.
"Enjoy your meal," Sheamus said. "I can deal with him for ya."
John shook his head. "Thanks for letting me know. How's Alex doing?"
"He wants to get back into the ring, but all of this injuries..." Sheamus said.
"Understandable," Kane replied. "Don't worry; it will happen."
The Irishman nodded and went on his way.
"Look at our daughter," Kane said. "She's just so adorable."
"And messy," John said.
They looked at each other and smiled.
…
John searched for Kevin Owens. He made his way to the arena and saw the younger man running the ropes. He stood and watched the young man for a few moments before he made his way to the ring. He didn't want to have a show down now. If Vince caught wind of it, both of them would have their hides tanned.
Kevin slowed his moments and looked at Cena. He smirked at the older man. "I see that you came."
John nodded as he folded his arms over his chest. "I'm here. Now what?"
The younger man leaned onto the ropes and smiled. "You tell me."
"Why do you have this hard on to get me, Kevin? I didn't do anything to you."
"No, you didn't, but I just think that it's high time that you let some of the younger wrestlers have the limelight for a bit...and maybe a piece of that ass."
John stared at him. "A piece of what?"
"You heard."
John shook his head as he chuckled. "You piece of shit. You think that I'm just going to roll over and give you my title or any other shot and have a piece of me. Son, I'm happily married with a kid."
Kevin smirked. "From what I understand, your husband doesn't know how wild you can get."
The Champ stared at him.
"I have some pictures that just might enlighten him. Mickie James, the Bella Twins, Alicia Fox, the Miz, Alex Riley, Cody..."
"Hey, that was before I settled down."
"That may be, but I wonder if hubby knows all about them."
John wiped his mouth. Kane and he really didn't talk about John's past sexual escapades. That really didn't matter to the older man. All he wanted was John, to be with him, to love him, and to honor and obey until death did them part. John fell for the big man after he took him out on one date. It was a home-cooked meal of basil and cranberry baked chicken with wild rice and sauteed kale and spinach. He even baked an apple pie.
"You're telling me that if I don't do as you ask, you're going to let Kane know my shame?" John asked.
"Pretty much. Let's see how much he will love you after seeing what I've seen."
John placed his hands on his hips as he stared at the seats. He loved Kane and didn't want to do anything to hurt him, but he also didn't want him to see those pictures.
"John?" Kane called.
The blond turned his head to see his husband walking toward him.
"What are you doing here? Where's Jackie?" John asked.
Kane waved him off. "She's with Alex. Now, what's going on?"
"We're just having a conversation," Kevin said.
The older man nodded as he made his way to the ring. He climbed in and Kevin turned to face him.
"What are you doing?" Kevin asked.
Kane stood three feet from the younger man. With a quickness, he grabbed the prick by the throat and squeezed.
"So you're going to blackmail my husband, huh?" Kane asked. "You think that pictures will change the way I feel about him, huh?" He squeezed harder. "You don't know me and you really don't know what I'm capable of. Back off or I'll back you off."
He lifted him up and choke-slammed him.
He got down on Kevin's level and whispered, "You even think about releasing those pictures to ruin him, no one will miss you, got it?"
The younger man nodded as he rolled away.
Kane stood up and looked at his John. He gave a little smile before he got out of the ring. He walked back to the locker rooms with his husband following after him.
"Kane?" John called.
The older man kept walking.
The blond kept his mouth shut. He knew that the older man was a mad at him and he didn't want to anger the beast even further. They got to a private room and entered. Kane went and sat on the edge of the desk and stared at John.
"Sweetheart, I don't care about those pictures," Kane said. "I care about you."
"I know. I should have told you."
"John, I don't care about your past." Kane went to him and rubbed his arms. "I know all about it. Taker...told me and he warned me about you and begged and pleaded with me not to date you."
John furrowed his eyebrows.
"Yes, Mark...the Undertaker begged and pleaded with me. He was worried about me. He knew that I didn't have the best of luck when it came to relationships." He rubbed his husband's shoulders. "All I care about is our future."
The younger man smiled. "Kane, Glenn...can I tell you something?"
"Anything?"
"You defending my honor like that...was a real turn on."
Kane wiggled his eyebrows. "Really?"
John nodded. "We could practice for having another child."
"Oh."
John rubbed the front of his husband's pants. "Yeah, practice makes perfect."
"It-it does."
He unbuckled and unzipped Kane's pants and pulled it down a bit. He slipped his hand under the waistband of his husband's boxers and stroked Kane's cock slowly. Kane was a really big man. Despite the spandex he wears, you couldn't tell what he was packing until you undressed him. He was a full eight inches and the girth was a bit intimidating, but John loved every inch of his husband.
He was about to drop to his knees when a knock came at the door.
"Fuck," both men said.
Kane pulled up his pants, zipped up, and buckled up while John went to the door.
Hunter stared at him and rolled his eyes. "I've should have known."
"What?" John said. "What are you doing here?"
"Trying to find a place to hide."
Kane made a face. "From who."
"Kofi," Hunter replied.
This time, John made a face.
"Long story short, kid has a crush on me," Hunter said. "I don't want to hurt his feelings so I've been avoiding him."
"That's even more hurtful," John replied.
Kane nodded. "Sit him down, tell him that you're not interested, and let it be that. Of course, before you say that, why not ask him out on a date and see what actually happens? You never know." He hugged John.
"But, but, but...I dated Punk," Hunter said.
"For like two months," John said. "And it was hell. Just give the kid a chance."
Hunter sighed and ran his hand over his short cut hair. "Maybe you two are right. I mean, look at Alex and Sheamus."
John blew on his nails and rubbed them on his shirt. "I try."
Hunter shook his head and left them alone.
John leaned back into his husband. "Should we go relieve Alex?"
Kane nodded and they left.
They found Alex and Sheamus in their suite, coloring with Jackie. She had her blond hair in a ponytail to keep it out of her face. She grabbed Sheamus' crayon and went to work on her picture. The Irishman shook his head and smiled.
"How is she?" John asked.
Jackie looked up. "Daddy."
She toddled to him and he lifted her into the air. She giggled.
"Thanks, guys," Kane said.
"It was our pleasure," the Irishman said as he stood up.
Alex stood as well and he had a smile on his face.
Both dads looked at them.
"I said 'yes'," Alex replied and showed them the silver band.
"Yes!" Jackie shouted.
"Congratulations," John said as he went to hug Alex. Jackie kissed the other man on the cheek.
"Thank you, sweetie," Alex said.
"When is the wedding?" Kane asked as he shook Sheamus' hand.
The Irishman looked at Alex and said, "As soon a possible."
"I'm three months pregnant," his fiancee said.
John and Kane hugged them and made plans for a get together. The three sat on the couch and cuddled.
"I am so happy for them," John said.
Kane nodded.
"Happy," Jackie said as she played with her right foot.
"Yeah, happy," Kane said. He looked at John, who smiled at him. "Are you happy?"
John nodded. "You?"
"Always." He leaned over to kiss him.
"No kissy," Jackie said. "Me kissy."
She kissed both of them and sat back down.
"Can I kiss Daddy now?" Kane asked.
She nodded.
He leaned over and kissed John on the cheek. John turned his head and kissed him back on the lips. Both men smiled at each other.
"I really do want another baby," John whispered.
Kane nodded. "We'll try for one."
The blond smiled. Although his life wasn't perfect, he knew that he had his family and that's what mattered.
