.::Learn To Fly::.
Chapter 3
At 10 o'clock the next morning, Tabitha was ready to go and impatiently awaiting Matt's arrival. As she went outside to get her cell phone out of her car, she heard the roar of a motorbike, she glanced up and did a double-take as it pulled into her driveway. Looking up questioningly, she smiled, surprised when the person took the helmet off revealing themself to her.
Sorry I'm a little late, traffic was horrible. He said as he lazily slung his long legs over the motorbike.
She gazed at him for a moment before deciding to ask him the question she was dying to hear him answer.
I thought Jeff was the one interested in motorbike's and the daredevil of you two. She said as she eyed him up and down.
In her mind she thought that even though Jeff may be the most daring of the two, to her at least, Matt was the most dangerous. He had an aura about him that was mysterious and dark, yet friendly. He was able to put you at ease with a smile and an easy word, but at the same time he was able to set her heart racing and palms sweating with that same smile and easy word. Shaking her head to get it clear of her thoughts, she focused in on what he was saying.
Well, Jeff is normally the one that rides these things, but today was such a beautiful day, that I decided to give it a whirl for myself. Besides something told me that you would enjoy it too. He said as he lazily folded his massive arms across his chest and lean casually against the bike.
You must have ESP because I do enjoy a good bike ride every once in a while. She said before slamming the car door shut and walking over to him.
As she did, her breath was taken away from her. Leaning against the bike in a pair of low-slung, black jeans, and a tight fitting blue shirt, he looked incredibly sexy.
Don't ask me how I knew that, I just did. He said, breaking into her thoughts as he handed her a helmet and straddled the front of the bike.
Where exactly are we going? She asked as before she placed the helmet on and placed her arms snugly around his waist.
Just hold on tight and you'll find out when we get there. He yelled before revving the engine and taking off to their destination.
As they rode along the streets of North Carolina she snuggled closer to catch a glimpse of the road. When she placed her chin on his shoulder, she caught a whiff of his cologne and breathed in deeply at the scent that was very distinctly Matt Hardy. After making a few random turns here and there, Matt pulled onto a dirt road and accelerated, kicking up dirt behind them as they made their way up a hill. Once at the top, Matt slowed to a stop and shut the engine off. He slung his legs over before hopping off and helping her off by placing his hands around her waist and lifting her with his sheer strength.
Where are we exactly? Tabitha asked turning in his arms to face him.
This is just a place I come to when I want to be alone. I've never really showed it to anyone before and I'm not really sure why I'm showing you, but I really wanted to so I brought you up here. Matt said shrugging his shoulders before walking a little to the left.
Tabitha followed closely behind and drew a deep breathe when she looked down and realized they were on a cliff. The view from where they were was magnificent, she could see the whole city of Cameron, Tony's Place, the bar where she worked, and every other landmark known to her.
This view is completely amazing. She said coming to stand in front of Matt, while gazing up to look him in the eyes.
I know, it reminds me all the time of how humble I should be. I mean look down there, that's where I started out, and now I've come so far ya know. I just never wanna forget my beginnings, and this right here helps me do it. He said as he gestured outwards.
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A little while later, they found themselves walking on a very secluded trail and just talking about things in their lives.
All my life I've sorta been alone, I mean I'm an only child and my father passed away when I was 18 leaving my mother and I by ourselves. Tabitha began when Matt asked her about her family life.
I know what you mean, It seems like Jeff and I have had to deal with all of that at one time or another. It gets very lonely out on the road, I feel blessed to know that Jeff is always with me and if I ever need a shoulder to lean on he is there. It give me a sense of peace in an otherwise world of madness. He said truthfully as they made their way back to the bike.
Would you mind if we stopped and got something to eat somewhere? I am starved. He said as he put his helmet on and made sure she was safely on the bike before gunning the engine a little.
Nope, in fact I am so hungry I think I could eat a horse myself. She yelled back as he nodded and guided the bike back down the steep hill at a much faster speed than what she would have liked.
Matt smiled inwardly as he felt the pressure of her arms increase around his middle section causing a stirring of happiness that hadn't been present in a long time.
As the two approached town Matt made a few random turns and Tabitha had to laugh when she saw the place they had arrived.
What's so funny? Matt asked as he grabbed her hand to drag her inside.
Matt take a good look and tell me where we are.
As realization dawned on him he smiled and started chuckling himself.
I didn't even realize I was coming here, this is just where I always go to grab a bite to eat. If you want to go somewhere else we can, I mean you do work here, you probably see enough of this place. He said as he already began leading them back to the bike.
No, that's cool Matt. I love it here, it's my home away from home basically. She said as she lead them through the door.
As the two entered the crowded bar, they each heard people calling their names from different directions. Matt's eyes scanned the room and he smiled as he saw Jeff and some of the other's from the Federation, along with some of their friends from WCW. Leading her over, he pulled the chair out for her as she had a seat.
So where have you two been all day? Hmm? Jeff asked leaning closer to Tabitha and wiggling an eyebrow at her.
She giggled and stuck her tongue out at him.
We've been around. Where have you been? She shot back at him.
I've been around too, just not where you've been around. He said cleverly.
Hey Jeff, leave the girl alone and just pump your brother for information later. Adam Copeland said as he sat down at the table with a drink.
Thank you very much. She said flashing him a smile.
Very welcome my dear. He said as he took a sip of his drink.
At that moment, Matt looked over at her and flashed her a heart melting smile that caused his dimples in his cheeks to show and she giggled at how young he looked when he did that.
What do you want to drink and eat? She asked as she leaned closer to him.
Whatever you want is cool with me, I know you're in with the owner, just get it here fast before I have to make a meal out of some WWF Superstars. He breathed into her ear.
Will do. She said as she got up and approached Tony at the bar.
He looked at her with a smile on his face and started to say something.
I don't even want to hear it. Just give me what I'm fixing to order. She said holding her hands up in front of her as if to ward off his comments, while he chuckled heartily.
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So did you have a good time today? Matt asked as he brushed back a piece of hair that had blown in her face.
Yeah I did I had a much better time than I thought I would with a wrestler. She said smiling slyly up at him.
The two were sitting outside Tony's Place, facing each other, straddling the motorbike, talking. Something they weren't able to do inside because of the noise from the live band and because of Matt's friends continually ragging on him and embarrassing him.
The two grew quiet as they listened to the music from inside.
The way
you're bathed in light
Reminds me of that night
God laid me down into your rose garden of trust
and I was swept away
with nothin' left to say
some helpless fool
yeah I was lost in a swoon of peace
you're all I need to find
so when the time is right
come to me sweetly, come to me
come to me
I love this song. She said as she softly began
singing along. Matt smiled as he followed her lead and began
singing with her. The song was a favorite of his also and it
described so many things about him, his belief in people, and his
belief in love.
love will lead us, alright
love will lead us, she will lead us
can you hear the dolphin's cry?
see the road rise up to meet us
it's in the air we breathe tonight
love will lead us, she will lead us
oh yeah, we meet again
it's like we never left
time in between was just a dream
did we leave this place?
this crazy fog surrounds me
you wrap your legs around me
all I can do to try and breathe
let me breathe so that I
so we can go together!
Tabitha closed her eyes as she tried to imagine what it would be
like to live the song. She felt such passion when she heard it
that she wanted to be swept away. This is how she wanted a man to
treat her. She wanted to be cherished.
love will lead us, alright
love will lead us, she will lead us
can you hear the dolphin's cry?
see the road rise up to meet us
it's in the air we breathe tonight
love will lead us, she will lead us
life is like a shooting star
it don't matter who you are
if you only run for cover, it's just a waste
of time
we are lost 'til we are found
this phoenix rises up from the ground
and all these wars are over
over
over
singin' la da da, da da da
over
come to me
come to me
yeah la da da da, da da da
come to me
As the song came to an end, Tabitha opened her eyes and found
them staring into Matt's deep brown ones. She didn't know
what came over her, but she placed her arms around his neck and
leaned in closely to give him a sweet, soft, kiss on the lips,
before pulling away and smiling slightly. Matt did the same
before turning around in the seat and leading them both home.