.::Learn To Fly::.
Chapter 5
Ok Carrie, what exactly do you know? Tabitha said as she got into the car and faced her friend who was in the drivers seat.
I know that this guy is completely crazy for you, but scared to admit it, and I know you feel the same. Now would you just sit back and relax and let this thing happen. It might be the best thing you've ever experienced or it could very possibly be your worst nightmare, but damnit I am here to make sure that you experience every moment of it. Carrie said taking a deep breath and leaning back against the seat.
Tabitha sat opposite her, thinking about what her friend had just said to her and in all honesty, she was right. She needed to let things happen to her and she needed to stop fighting the attraction she felt to this man both physically and emotionally.
I get what you're saying and I just have one question. What is going on tonight? Tabitha asked as she began to get excited.
I don't really know exactly what's going to happen, but I do know that you will love it. Carrie said smiling over at her.
The two arrived at Tabitha's house and got out before walking inside.
So what is it that he wants me to wear? Tabitha said falling back dramatically on her bed.
Here are your instructions. Carrie said standing before her.
I feel like I'm on an episode of Mission Impossible or something. Tabitha said laughing.
Quit making fun of this. I happen to find it very sweet. Wash your face off and put your hair in a ponytail and then put these on. Carrie said pulling some stuff from the dresser drawers.
Those are my pajamas. Tabitha said confused.
I realize that, now please, just do this. Carrie said as she sat down to wait for her to finish.
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A few minutes later, Tabitha came out with a freshly washed face, her hair in a ponytail, and wearing her tank top with her flannel pajama pants.
Are you happy? Now please tell me what the heck is happening. Tabitha said beginning to lose patience.
Tabitha looked around, realizing that she was alone and let out a sigh as she entered the living room looking for Carrie. As she entered the living room, she let out a gasp as she saw that a blanket had been laid out in the middle of the floor and a few candles had been lit here and there.
So how did you get into my house and why did you want me to dress like this Mr. Bulging Biceps. Tabitha said smiling up into his brown eyes.
Well I had a little help from Carrie and Tony definitely. Matt said laughing as he grabbed her hand and lead her over to the blanket, leaning them against the couch.
This is really sweet of you Matt, did you make all this food by yourself? She asked as she observed their surroundings.
I made that cake over there, but the rest is courtesy of your co-workers. He said blushing a little bit.
Why do you seem so shy tonight?
I just wanted this to be all special for you and I wanted to do this all myself, but I didn't have enough time and I feel like a freeloader because Tony and Carrie basically did it all and now I'm taking all the credit. Matt said as he brushed a strand of hair that had fallen loose from her ponytail.
Matt it's all very sweet and beautiful. I don't know of another man who would go to all this trouble just to try and make something like this happen to me. Nobody has ever done anything like this before and I love it more than I could ever express to you. I just have one question. She said biting her lip.
What's that? He asked moving a little closer to her.
Why did you want me to wear my pajamas? She asked fighting a laugh.
Now that's my secret and I don't want you to know because you'll think I'm dumb. He said blushing a deep red.
No I won't Matt. She said softly.
I'll tell you later. He said compromising.
Ok, you can tell me later if that makes you feel more comfortable. She conceded as she looked at all the food.
I know we have all this food here and I also know that you will probably eat most of it so I'm going to go to this cake that you made first. Tabitha said getting up and pulling it closer to her before cutting off a piece and taking a bite.
This is really good Matt, where did you learn how to cook like this?
Well, after my mother passed away, Jeff and I started spending a lot of time with our grandmother. Dad had to work a lot, and he didn't want us to be alone, actually we were way to young to be alone so it's good that we had her. Anyway, while we would stay with her during the day, she would bake things to sell, sort of like a catering business. Jeff and I just sorta caught on and learned how to cook, it was a good thing to know really. If you ever want a really good meal, ask Jeff, he is one of THE best cooks I know. Matt said as he inhaled the food in front of him.
While he was oblivious to her eyes on him, she took the moment to really study the man that was Matt Hardy. She couldn't believe that she was sitting next to a man who was both as sweet as sugar, and tough as nails when he had to be. It was obvious he hadn't had the best life ever, in fact it seemed to be pretty hard on him and that she could relate to, but through it all it seemed as if his soul and heart had never been touched. He was aching to feel that love between a man and a woman that was more than just physical, in fact she ached for that too.
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They had eaten their meal and were now just talking about life in general and things that fascinated them. Tabitha lay with her head in Matt's lap while he talked with enthusiasm about what he wanted to do with the WWF and life afterwards.
You know, I am only 25, but I would love to have a family and a little boy or girl that I could come home to and call me Daddy and I would love to have a woman that could call me her husband. He said as he reached forward and began stroking her forehead.
That sounds really nice, I've never actually met a guy who has ever said he actually WANTED that and truly meant it. She said looking into his eyes.
I do want it and I definitely mean it. I'm not a liar. He said with seriousness in his voice.
Tabitha smiled up at him and shook her head to indicate that she understood what he was saying.
I'm glad to have you for a friend and maybe a little more Matt Hardy. She said smiling slightly.
Same here, I think I should go though. I am beat. He whispered as he gently lifted her head off his lap and went to the front door.
Wait, you never answered my question. She said placing a hand on his chest to stop him.
What question was that Sunshine? He asked as he gave her a lazy kiss on the forehead.
Why did you want me to dress like this?
Matt put a lazy smile on his face and leaned his head down close to her ear, so close that the two were touching.
I wanted to see what it would be like to wake up next to you in the morning. What you would look like, and believe me you're more beautiful than I could ever have imagined. He whispered before giving her a quick kiss and heading out the door.
Tabitha inhaled a shaky breath and leaned against the door after watching him leave.
Oh yes, he is definitely dangerous. She breathed before heading to bed.