Chapter 29 – Just Like That

Rolling over across the cool cotton bed sheets Izzy stretched out her arms, she frowned at the empty space next her. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked at the clock on the night stand. 6.45am was far too early for a Sunday morning. She swallowed hard, hoping everything that happened the previous night wasn't a dream. Those fears were soon dismissed as she saw Stephen peak his head around the bedroom door, fully dressed in the clothes from the previous day.

"Ah, yer awake." She smiled as he walked around to the side of the bed, "I've got to go. I've got a pretty busy day, yer still coming tonight though?"

"Yeah, I can't wait." She really couldn't, she had only watched on TV. Though she hadn't watched since things ended between her and Stephen, she was pretty sure she could catch up.

"Great, I'll give yeh a call later." She nodded and bit her lip before letting a smile crawl onto her face, "I love yeh."

"I love you too." She kissed him goodbye and watched as he left the room. They had spent most of the previous night catching up and making out. Mostly making out, but she wasn't about to complain. They needed a fresh start, and she was going to put all her efforts into making them work.

After sleeping in until 9am, Izzy rang Cas. She had a feeling she knew about the tickets but of course wanted Cas to go with her. Apparently all of this had been set up, Cas knew about the tickets and was going regardless. She had already planned her course of action if things didn't out between her and Stephen. She didn't ask for the details. Since Cody would be at the show too, Izzy planned on staying with Cas and getting ready at her apartment. Mainly because it was closer to Madison Square Garden.

Following a morning of cleaning the apartment and picking out an outfit, Izzy hopped into a taxi and headed for Madison Avenue and East 36th street. Izzy loved Cas' apartment in the neighbourhood of Murray Hill, it was a stone's throw away from the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station and Bryant Park. That also meant that traffic was a nightmare. Eventually she reached Cas' apartment, she paid the cab driver and hopped out. Smiling as she was greeted by the friendly doorman, she made her way up the 3 floors and knocked on the door. A few moments later the door swung open and Cas stood, a huge smile spread across her face. She was pulled into the apartment then had the life hugged out of her.

"Aw... I'm so happy you guys worked things out." She released her from her death grip and clapped her hands, "Tell me all about it."

"We flirted, then we talked, then we flirted some more. I didn't realise how much I missed him you know?" They wandered through the open plan apartment to a set of large red couches facing the view of New York.

"I do know. You've been miserable ever since you broke up." Cas sat down opposite Izzy as they both curled up on the couch, "And the same goes for Stephen." Izzy's head shot up, Cody had tried to tell her this before but she had always dismissed it. Not able to believe that she would have that effect on him. After seeing him change so quickly in Florida, she was still apprehensive. But she loved him.

"I'm just scared that something's going to happen, and he'll freak out again." She sighed and rested her head on the back of the couch, "I don't want to have to act differently around him."

"Then talk to him and let him know, it's better to talk about it sooner rather than later." Cas was right, she had been too distracted by Stephens talented mouth the previous night. She needed to know where she stood.

"Enough of me, what's going on with you and Cody? Are you official yet?" She watched on as a disappointed look settled on her best friends face.

Cas shook her head, "No, I really like him though. He's sweet and funny, and so fricken hot."

Izzy laughed at the grin appearing on Cas' face, her thoughts must have been returning to Cody. "Maybe you should talk to him then, ask him where you stand. You don't have to wait for him to make the first move."

A look of horror wiped the grin off her face, "And if I do that, I'm pretty sure he will think I'm needy. And possibly a bit demanding. I can't talk to him."

"I'm pretty sure he knows you're all of those things anyway. What's the worst that could happen?" Cas' glare didn't go unnoticed.

"Err, he tells me he doesn't want to see me or he just wants to stay friends. How can you be friends with someone you love though?" Izzy snapped her head in Cas' direction, her friends hand shot over her mouth.

"You love him?" Izzy was shocked, this was the first time in a while she had heard Cas talking like this.

"No. Yes. Maybe, I don't know. At first, it was the body and well you know, but I just love being with him."

"Aw... sweetie, I didn't know you liked him that much." Izzy moved over on the couch and gave her a hug, "I know he cares about you, I can see it. Just enjoy spending time with him and see where it goes."

Cas smiled, "Now can we start getting ready?"

"I think that's a good idea." Izzy was interrupted by her phone vibrating in her Fendi peekaboo bag next to her feet. "Sorry, that's probably Stephen." It was in fact Stephen; he was calling to let her know he would meet her back at her apartment after the show. He had some interviews and meet and greets to do before he could leave. "Okay, now we can get ready."

Cas clapped her hands excitedly as Izzy picked her bag up then turned serious, "Did you tell Stephen about Sean?"

Izzy turned to Cas, "No. I didn't exactly find the right time."

"Are you going to tell him?" Cas was concerned, the charges against Sean were dropped due to lack of evidence. And ever since, Izzy had received numerous phone calls and letters from him. She'd changed her apartment phone number but the letters didn't stop. As much as Cas had pestered her to go to the police, Izzy was sure they would stop. They hadn't.

Izzy scoffed, "Yeah, and scare him off again. That's the last thing I want to do."

"Just tell me you'll think about it?" She crossed her arms under her chest, she sensed defeat.

"I will think about it." She would think about it, and then she would keep quiet. No good would come out of telling Stephen.

"That's all I'm asking. Now, you need to help me figure out what to wear." Cas linked arms with Izzy as they wandered through the apartment to Cas' bedroom to raid her closet.

An afternoon of joking and trying on clothes cheered the pair up and freed them of their worries. Cas had finally chosen to wear a very cute Hervé Léger black high waisted skirt, Alexander Wang grey T-shirt and Emilio Pucci studded leather sandals. Izzy on the other hand had poured herself into a pair of Fendi leather motocross pants that would definitely give Olivia Newton-John a run for her money. She would be lying if she said she had picked them without Stephen in mind. She had teamed the pants with a Sass and Bide 'Be The One' beaded T-shirt, Moschino Chic and Cheap black open blazer and Jimmy Choo cosmic suede pumps.

"What do you think?" they both stood facing one another, all set to venture out to Madison Square Garden.

"I think we look pretty damn good." Cas grinned at Izzy

"Me too." Izzy stuck her tongue out at Cas, "Mind if I leave some of my stuff here? You can bring me it back at work tomorrow."

"Sure, we better go. Do you have the tickets?"

"Yup, right here." She pulled them out of her bag and waved them in Cas' direction. The pair made their way out of the building onto the busy sidewalk; they figured it would be best to walk rather than battle with the traffic. They linked arms and gossiped as they passed the Empire State Building, momentarily stopping to check out the competition at Macy's. Their window displays couldn't hold a candle to those gracing the Bergdorf Goodman windows. Walking down 7th Avenue, they wandered through a sea of kids wearing bright orange and purple T-shirts.

"Are you excited?" Cas asked as they eventually made it to the entrance after 'accidently' elbowing a few kids out of the way.

"Yeah," Izzy smiled, "And a little bit nervous, lord knows why."

"I don't know why either." Cas pulled out her camera from her bag and snapped a picture of Izzy without warning.

"Okay, now I'm blind. Thanks Cas." Izzy pretended to shield her eyes.

Cas rolled her eyes in response, "You're welcome, let's go find our seats." They found their seats eventually, and of course Cas snapped pictures the entire way there. They were directly in front of the ring and next to the ramp, "Damn, Stephen did well. Remind me to thank him when I see him."

After taking a stupid amount of goofy pictures and waiting for what seemed like eternity, the show started. "So tell me again why Cody is here? I thought Cody and Stephen were on different shows?"

"Sometimes they do like one big show, or something." Cas checked her watch for the 10th time that minute.

"Oh, okay." Izzy nodded at Cas' half assed explanation. 45 minutes into the show there was still no sign of Cody or Stephen.

They didn't have to wait much longer for more music to fill the arena. Cas shot up out of her chair, "Ooo... it's Cody." Izzy couldn't stop herself from laughing at Cas who was grinning like an idiot, "Oh god, he's perfection."

Izzy stood up and leant against the railing. Cody was now climbing into the ring taking off his jacket, "Jeez, how much baby oil?"

"You wouldn't be saying that if you got to lather him up," Izzys eyes widened, "Last night me and Cody..."

"Whoa! Stop right there, I don't even want to know." Izzy held her hand up to stop her going any further.

"Ugh, you're such a prude." She continued cheering for Cody forgetting the conversation for a moment.

"I am not." She wasn't, at least she didn't think she was.

"You so are! Seriously, cover Stephen in baby oil, have sex then you won't be telling me to shut up." Izzys mouth formed a perfect 'O' as she stared at Cas. She shouldn't be shocked by her anymore, but putting thoughts of rubbing baby oil over Stephen in her head had shocked her. She needed to rid those thoughts ASAP, now wasn't the time or the place. They continued cheering for Cody who won his match and sent Cas the biggest smile as he walked past to go to the back.

The dreamy look on Cas' face warmed Izzys heart, she was truly and utterly smitten. It wasn't long until the familiar sound of Stephens entrance music rumbled through the arena. Her skin tingled and her heart raced as she watched him come out. It was weird being so close to him whilst he was in 'Sheamus' mode. He stopped just in front of the ring, looked to the right then to left to where they were stood. He stared at her for a moment before letting a smirk spread across his face. He licked his lips then walked up the steel steps into the ring. She was having a hard time concentrating, he was ruthless and aggressive in the ring and all she could think about was what she wanted to do with him back at the apartment. She knew she told him she wanted to take things slow, but right now she was more than willing to go back on her words.

She couldn't take her eyes off Stephen, now she knew why Cas acted like she did. More music filled the arena along with screaming fans. Izzy recognised the man walking out as Randy Orton, or the idiot that hit Stephen with a chair the first time she watched the show. The pair booed as he walked past to enter the ring, he glared in their direction before slowly walking up the steel steps. Izzy caught sight of the kids stood next to them, whooping and hollering for Randy. She scowled at one of the kids holding a sign, a picture of Stephens head was stuck on a jar of mayonnaise. She elbowed Cas and nodded in the direction of the kid.

"Would it be inappropriate to take the sign and rip it in half?" Cas looked to where Izzy nodded and laughed.

"Just a little bit." They turned their attention back to the ring, and watched the rest of the match. Her throat was starting to hurt from booing and shouting 'you suck' at Randy whenever she had the opportunity, much to the dismay of the kids next to them.

"Are you sure you're going to be alright on your own?" Cas smiled at Izzy as they made their way out of the arena.

"Yeah, I'll be fine. Have fun with Stephen and I'll see you in the morning." Izzy laughed at the wink she received before hugging her goodbye. Cas and Cody had plans to go out for something to eat, she hoped that Cas would talk to him whilst she had the chance.

Izzy crossed the road to West 33rd street, it was busy but she eventually got hold of an empty cab. Now all she had to do was get home and wait for Stephen. She didn't know how long he would be, she actually didn't have a clue what to do whilst waiting for him. She sat down on the couch in the living room once she got to her apartment, shrugging off her jacket whilst taking in her surroundings. She turned on the TV, eventually finding reruns of Family Guy to try and watch. After an hour and a half, she had become impatient. She was also pretty annoyed at herself for letting him have this effect on her so quickly.

Bringing her out of the fidgety state she was in was the buzzing of her blackberry on the coffee table. She picked it up and read the message, 'Come to my apartment. X'. She stood up then sat back down, not wanting to be too eager. Butterflies danced around in her stomach, she felt giddy. She knew he'd always had a strong effect on her but she didn't realise that after months of not being with him she would want him this bad. She had convinced herself that she would never be with Stephen again that her feelings actually shocked her. She looked back down at the phone in her hand; she had daydreamt for long enough.

Picking up her keys she left her apartment, going up to the 10th floor brought back a wave of emotions. She wondered if his apartment had changed since she was last there, she practically lived there the week before she left for Florida. She stopped in front of the door and knocked lightly, unsure of why all of the strength in her had disappeared. A moment later the door unlocked and swung open. Her eyes feasted upon Stephen in jeans and a black dress shirt.

"Hey." She grinned at him before he stepped to the side to let her in, she dropped her keys onto the side table next to the door.

"Hey, yeh look beautiful." He kissed her cheek before closing the door and guiding her through the apartment. He stopped behind the large black leather sofa and pulled her up against him, his hand ran through her hair to the back of her head as he leant down to steal a soft kiss. She deepened the kiss, running her tongue along the seam of his lips. She groaned as his free hand gripped her behind. He pressed a kiss against her forehead then stared into her big blue eyes, "Yeh need to wear leather more."

She couldn't help but smile, "Ah, you like huh?"

He nodded as his large hand continued to palm her behind, "Did yeh enjoy the show?" She was confused, how was she supposed to answer questions like these whilst his hands roamed her body.

"Uh huh." Speaking at the moment was completely unnecessary. She thought of the things she needed to talk to him about, then his lips on her neck brought her crashing back down to reality. Screw talking, there was no point denying what she needed right now. Her hot mouth found his again as her fingers made quick work of the buttons on his shirt. She slipped her hands up his smooth chest and pushed the material off his shoulders and down his arms. Greedy hands wanted to touch everywhere at once.

Her small hand ran down the front of his jeans and across the large bulge, she was happy to know he wanted her as much as she wanted him. She quickly unbuckled the belt, undid the buttons on his jeans and pushed the material down his legs. He stepped out of the jeans and pulled his socks off throwing them carelessly behind him. He stopped his movements for a second and looked her up and down. She smiled, he was in black boxer briefs and she hadn't shed any amount of clothing. Yet. The feeling of empowerment numbed her mind. She licked her lips at the outline of his thick hard length behind the black cotton.

Stephen took a large step towards her and pulled off her shirt, she shivered as his hands glided across her stomach to her back. She bit her lip, she wanted to sink her teeth into the muscle at the base of his neck. She knew she wasn't allowed, he'd told her off once for leaving scratch marks down his back. Her argument that if he wasn't so damn good in bed she wouldn't have left scratch marks sufficed. She also added that he should take it as a compliment.

"What yeh thinking?" He hoped she wasn't having second thoughts.

Her usually innocent blue eyes were half lidded and filled with lust, "I want to bite you."

He chuckled, flashed his perfect white teeth then shook his head, "Yeh know the rules." She pouted as her hands gripped his biceps. "But, I think yeh might recall telling me yeh liked this."

His hand gripped her long hair and tilted her head back, she moaned as his lips touched her neck. He nipped and kissed her delicate skin. She let her eyes drift shut; he unclasped her bra and let it drop to the floor. His hands were quickly unbuttoning her leather pants; she pulled his hand away then gently pushed at his chest so he took a step back. She pulled off her Jimmy Choo's then quickly shed the leather pants. Stephen took a step towards her and gripped onto her hips, he kissed her hard whilst hooking his fingers into the side of her panties and pushing them down her long legs.

She stared up at him as the grip on her hips became a little tighter; his eyes were a shade darker than usual, "Put the shoes back on." She glanced down at the shoes lying on the floor then back up to Stephen who released her from his grip. She moved the clothes on the floor in front of her then slipped the shoes back on. She knew he was taking control and she didn't mind one bit. He placed one last kiss on her lips before the rest of his orders came, "Turn around." She stared at Stephen for a moment before turning around. He pulled her back against his chest and whispered against her ear, "Bend over." Her head shot around over her shoulder to see a wicked grin spreading across his face. She surrendered and leant forward gripping the back of the leather couch. "Spread yer legs a little bit." She did as she was told and a throaty moan slipped past her lips, Stephen slid his hand between her legs and over her slick wet heat.

"Mmm... now Stephen." She wiggled her behind as he removed his hand and slipped off his boxer briefs. She sucked in a breath as he pushed his length against her. Intense pleasure washed over her body, she felt Stephens fingers dig into her hips as he filled her. Two months had been too long. He stilled for a moment and swore under breath. He pulled out and thrust back, she pushed her behind into him wanting more. He drove into her, faster and faster. She struggled for breath as her heart raced. The intense pleasure coiled in her abdomen, the familiar feeling crept up on her fast. A loud guttural groan ripped from Stephens chest as her orgasm gripped him. Her skin set on fire and her mind spun. She had just died and gone to heaven.

A/N – Thank you InkShaper, MissShelz, Y2Erin, , miamitravel, poisenousprincess, Jose :P, wwemagpie and ClubCrackerJunkie for the amazing reviews. Almost at 100 reviews which is crazy :O! Thank you so so so so much to anyone who has read the story :D!

So I've written 2 one-shots in between writing this chapter, the first is 'Make You Feel My Love' which is like an alternative chapter 27/28 for this story. The second is 'Bow Down, On Your Knees', a Wade Barrett story I wrote for Y2Erin. Go take a look if you haven't already :D!