.::Learn To Fly::.
Chapter 12
Tabitha awoke on her own the next morning and smiled when she felt the warmth of Matt next to her and the safe feeling she felt with his strong arms wrapped around her. Moving her head a little to the left, she groaned, a sharp pain shot through her entire body and she stiffened up. Matt, hearing her groan, opened an eye and sat up a bit.
Are you ok? He asked in a very deep, sleepy voice.
Yeah, I'm just really sore. She said trying to lift her arms, but even that caused great pain.
Matt sat up straighter and pulled her so that she was laying with her back against his chest and his legs were flanking her sides. Knowing what it was like to feel dead and to be as sore as he knew she had to be, he did the only thing he knew to do. Matt brought his large hands up to her shoulders and began gently kneading the tight muscles that lay beneath her shirt.
Tabitha rolled her head back and groaned at the sensations he was causing. It felt so good to have the kinks worked out and she was feeling so relaxed, more relaxed than she ever thought was possible.
Can I get you to do this every time I'm stressed. Tabitha said as she leaned her head back and looked into his eyes.
He laughed and went back to the task at hand before answering.
Only if you return the favor every once in a while.That could definitely be arranged. She said as she closed her eyes and thoroughly enjoyed
After massaging her sore and tired muscles for nearly half an hour, Matt finally removed his hands from her body and leaned forward.
Now, what you need to do is go take the hottest shower you can stand. Don't burn yourself, but the water needs to be as hot as you can take. Believe me you'll feel tons better after you do this. Matt said as he helped her up and kissed her on the forehead before leaving her alone.
Tabitha inhaled a deep breath before following his advice.
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Matt walked down the stairs and rubbed his eyes. It had been a very rough night for both of them, he had constantly woken himself up to check on her, afraid that maybe something would happen during the night. He fixed himself a cup of coffee and grimaced as he drank the foul-tasting liquid. Hearing his stomach grumble, he grabbed an apple from the refrigerator and took a big bite of it.
Tabitha stood in the doorway of the kitchen observing Matt. It was apparent he had as bad of a night as she did by the dark circles under his eyes and the yawn that was emitted from his mouth every few minutes. Her heart swelled with love as she fully realized exactly how much they meant to each other. In such a short time he had become a part of her soul, one that would always have a special place no matter what happened between the two of them.
Matt glanced up and saw her in the doorway. He picked himself up from the chair and walked over before putting his arms around her and hugging her tightly. She buried her head into his chest as she breathed in the fresh scent of him. Matt tightened his arms around her and kissed her on the forehead.
What was that all about? She asked looking up at him.
Nothing, that was just for being you. He said as he lead her into the living room and plopped down on the couch before setting her in his lap.
Matt pulled her legs up and put his arms around her as he leaned her back against the arm rest. She put her head into the crook of his neck and sighed happily.
So what are we going to do today sweetie? She asked as his hands ran up and down her bare arms.
Well, I'm pretty tired and you still need to take it easy so we definitely aren't going out. He said as he laid his head on the back of the couch.
Tabitha had to agree with him there. She wasn't feeling very well and was still too sore from the wreck to even think about putting the energy into getting ready to go out.
Then what can we do? She asked as she sat up a little straighter.
Matt thought for a moment and then got a cute smile on his face.
Would you like to see some tapes of stuff that most people will never ever get the chance to see in their lifetime? He asked, already getting up and moving to the cabinet where he kept wrestling videos.
Are they the old tapes that you and Jeff used to do as pay-per-views? She asked giggling a little.
No, these are from our days in NDW when we wrestled as Surge and Willow the Whisp separately then together as just The Hardyz. He said as he popped a tape into the VCR.
Tabitha sat back in his arms and watched intently as the video chronicled the early days of the two. She commented on how cool the Willow the Whisp gimmick was and how she couldn't believe that no one could tell it was him. Matt laughed along with her when she saw some of the very early stuff that had him with short hair.
I can't believe you ever had hair that short. She said running her fingers through his long locks.
Me neither. I'm so glad I saw Eddie Vedder and found my way to the Holy land.
She gave him an are you crazy' look and then went back to watching the tapes.
They were on about the third tape when he announced that she would finally see both he and Jeff wrestle together as the Hardyz, something she hadn't seen yet. They were now getting into the Omega days and Tabitha commented on how impressed she was that he had run this federation himself. His chest puffed out a little until he heard her giggling.
What are you laughing at? He asked as he looked on.
This tape was one of the better ones that showcased their awesome ability.
Who in the hell made those daisy wrestling trunks you guys are wearing. They should be shot and then you guys should be shot for actually stepping into the ring with those on. Tabitha said as she laughed so hard tears were streaming down her face.
Matt looked at her with disbelief on his face.
Excuse me, I'm still here. I made those thank you very much. He said smiling with pride.
Well I'm glad to know that you can sew baby, but please don't ever pick out the fabric.
I am so glad you think this is funny. I worked hard on those. Matt said defending himself.
I know you must have, but it kinda gives new meaning to the phrase pansy-asses' now doesn't it. She said laughing as he crossed his arms over his massive chest and proceeded to pout like a three year old.