Chapter 13
The next day was pretty hectic! Dad came home & we all fussed over him until he decided he was going to have a lie down - truth be known he was probably sick of the lot of us running around like headless chickens! In the afternoon Amy came over & persuaded me to go out for a drive with her! We still hadn't had time to catch up since I got back with everything else that had been going on! Kellie insisted I went as she was dying to spend some time with Michael, but it seemed as though he was spending time with everyone but me these days! Not that Michael was complaining as he was being spoilled rotten!! I reluctantly agreed to go along with Amy & we ended up in a cafe drinking coffee! "Michael sure does look like a Hardy!" Amy said smiling! "Yeah he does! He's loving every minute he's with Jeff!" I sighed. "Well, that's not a bad thing now is it?" "No.....well it's just........oh I'm being ridiculous!!" "Come on what's on your mind hun?" "Amy he just talks about Jeff all the time! I'm just...." "Feeling a little left out huh?" "Yeah I guess! Is that completely stupid of me?!" "No. I can see where you're comming from! This is something you have to get used to as well as Jeff!" "Well he's Jeff Hardy isn't he!!" "I don't get ya?" Amy said giving me a puzzled look! "What I mean is he's a wrestler....a fuckin' superhero! Leaps ladders in a single bound!!" I sighed, "I'm just worried that now life with 'mom' might seem a little boring y'know?" Amy nodded. "Have you talked to Jeff about this?" I shook my head & took a gulp from my cup. "Things are a little weird with me & Jeff right now....I don't wanna rock the boat!" "Well, we're going away tomorrow so you'll have more time with Michael...I'm sure it'll be fine!!" "Yeah, you're right! I'm just being a neurotic mother I guess!!" I laughed. "So, are you sticking around for a while?" "I haven't even thought about it! Pat's gone to England this morning after Dad got home! I don't know what Rhett or Greg's plans are!" "So you're definately going back to Australia then?" I nodded, "Nothin' for me here Amy! Don't get me wrong I've loved seeing you guys again....and at least now I'll be comming back more often.." "I should hope so!!" Amy smiled. "Promise!" I winked, "It's Michael....he just doesn't belong here y'know? He's an Aussie!!" I said laughing. "Yeah but so were you....and you survived!" "HA! I did not! It was pure hell when I moved over here! If it hadn't been for Jeff...." I paused, "Well anyway like I said, I haven't given it much thought just yet! I just want to see Dad back on his feet again!" We drank some more coffee & talked about the 'old days' and is usually the case with Amy the subject turned to sex! "Man I can't believe you guys......you finally got it on!!" she laughed. I started to think about all the times she'd tried to get me to 'see the light' where Jeff was concerned! I never did listen! "So....what was it like then?" she said & leaned in over the table grinning! "Haven't we had this conversation before?!" I laughed, "I see you haven't changed much girl!!" "Oh come on! You know you are sooo dying to tell me!!" she laughed. "It was a long time ago!" "I know! I saw you in bed with him!!" "Jesus is there anyone who didn't see us together?!" we both giggled. "I dunno Amy...it was like everything I'd imagined it would be.....& more!" "Wow! It must have been DAMN good!!" I laughed, "It was!!" "So how come you didn't stick around then?" "Lots of reasons...Adam mostly! I couldn't have faced him Amy! It was just something I thought was the right thing to do at the time!" I smiled, "Y'know what? I'm so sick of talking about me all the time!! What about you & Matt!? How come you ain't Mrs Hardy by now?!" Amy choked on her coffee! "Settle down there girl! plenty of time for that!!" "Christ Amy how much time do you need?!" "Well it's...I dunno! I love him like crazy & yes if he asked me I probably would marry him tomorrow!! It's work, everything going on I guess we'll have time someday!! Hey did you know we were having a house built?!" "NO WAY!!" "Yeah!" She said excitedly! "Just along the road from their old place!" "Wow! Well that's like a step in the right direction then! It's totally like...wow!!" I grinned & squeezed her hand! "I know!! Hey c'mon, drink up & I'll take you over there to see it! I can't believe Matt didn't tell you already!!" "Ah well..I guess we've had a lot of shit to deal with this past week! Now....I'm ready so let's go! I can't wait to see this little love nest!!" ******* We drove to the house & it took my breath away! Ok so it was only half way to being finished but just by looking at it I could tell how beautiful it was going to be! We got out of the car & I whistled! "Wow!" I stared up at this huge amazing half-skeleton of a house in total awe! "Yeah!!" said Amy excitedly, "It doesn't look like much right now but in a few months it's gonna be a dream!" She hooked her arm through mine, "Come on! I'll take you out back...watch your step!" We walked around the back of the house & two figures were beavering away, sawing up some wood! "WOOOOO!Sexy builders!" shouted Amy! "Get your kits off!!" It was then I realised it was Matt & Jeff! They were both shirtless, covered in dust & wearing hard hats! I couldn't help but giggle! "Here!" I said reaching into my bag, "I guess it's a 'Diet Coke' break!!" I threw a can of Coke at them & Jeff caught it! Me & Amy laughed until we cried!! "Oh go on! Have your fun!" Matt said, comming over & grabbing Amy. She playfully swiped at his hands, "Matt you're all dirty! Get off!!" They started to kiss passionately & I rolled my eyes! "AHEM!!" Neither of them looked up! "Get a room guys!" Jeff shouted. "Oh but we have a room actually!" Matt lifted Amy up & she screamed as he carried her into the house. "GEMMA!! HELP!!" she shouted laughing & screaming! "No one can help you now!!" Matt laughed! I looked to the sky & shook my head, laughing to myself. "Some things never change huh?" I said as I sat down beside where Jeff was standing. He smiled, "Not those two! They're always at it!" he laughed, "Hey mind if I actually drink this?" he waved the can of Coke at me. "Knock yourself out but it's a little warm though!" "Doesn't matter, I'm parched!" He opened the can & gulped it down & couldn't help but snigger! "What?" he asked & I burst out laughing! "Same time tomorrow?!" I said between my giggles. "Huh?" "The AD??" He looked at me puzzled, "Oh it doesn't matter!!" He sat down & offered me the can, "Want some?" I shook my head & he started laughing! "What?!" "I get it now!" he grinned. I playfully slapped his arm, "You're hopeless!!" He smiled at me. "Crazy week huh?" I nodded, "Yup! Crazy week!" "Gemma, you're ok with all of this aren't you?" "Sure I am, why?" "I don't.." he sighed, " Well I never really stopped to think about how hard this all is for you too!" I Shrugged my shoulders, "It's ok really!" He nodded & smiled at me then looked back towards the house. He was sitting there, shirtless, sweaty & covered in dirt & yet I'd never found him more attractive! The mind is a funny thing! I smiled to myself & turned away. "Will you still be here when we get back from New York?" "Yeah....I'm kinda thinking about sticking around for a little while...make sure Dad's ok y'know?" I put my hand on his arm then realised what I'd done & snatched it away quickly, but it was getting harder & harder to stop myself from touching him! He smiled, "You ah.....you don't think they're actually screwing in there do ya?!" I laughed, "Yup they probably are!" He shook his head & laughed. "You & Matt aren't doing all of this on your own are you?" I said gesturing towards the house. "Nah......when we're away he has contractors in!" "Don't you want something like this then?" He sighed, "I didn't....well not at first, but now I guess it would be nice....for when Michael comes to visit!" I smiled & nodded, "Yeah that would be real nice!" Again I forgot myself & put my hand on top of his, he looked down at it, as if disgusted that I'd touched him & I quickly pulled it away. "I'm sorry!" He sighed, "No...I'm sorry! I...I don't mean to be like this...just..." "You don't have to explain, it's ok!" I stood up, "Tell Amy I'll see her back & Dad's place, I'm gonna walk...see ya." I dusted my clothes off & set off to walk home. I had been walking for about 10 minutes before I heard the footsteps behind me. I turned to see Jeff following me, his hands in the pockets of his jeans & his shirt hanging from the belt loop. I put my hand above my eyes, squinting from the sun. "Jeff?!" I started to walk back towards him, "Is something wrong?" "Yeah...something's wrong." he looked down at the ground. "What is it? What's wrong?" "This......" he put his arms around me & for a few seconds I was stunned! I stood there with my arms at my sides not knowing what was going on! Slowly I put my arms around his back, my mind racing & my heart almost beatling out of my chest! He rubbed his hands up & down my back, almost squashing the breath from my body! I ran my hands over the sticky, bare flesh of his back & closed my eyes, I couldn't believe this was happening! Finally I was in his arms & I never wanted him to let go! We were totally lost in each other & we must have stood at the roadside locked together for twenty minutes! We didn't hear Amy's car pull up a short distance away from us & we didn't see her staring, open mouthed at the sight of us together like that! Finally he losened his grip. "Don't let go Jeff!" I whispered. He paused & then held me again, one hand on my back, the other in my hair as he slowly rocked us both from side to side. I felt like I my legs were going to buckle underneath me. "Jesus I must stink!" he said & we both burst out laughing! As soon as I laughed a tear trickled down my cheek. We looked into each other's eyes, not letting go. "Yeah.....you smell pretty bad actually!" I said as we laughed. He wiped the tear from my cheek. "I'm sorry for being such an asshole!" I smiled at him, "You're forgiven!" I put my head on his chest, he was wet with sweat & I didn't really notice! Didn't really care! He held me tightly to him. "Gemma?" "Yeah?" He paused & I looked up at him, "What is it?" He smiled & brushed some hair from my forhead, stuck there from his sweat. "Nothin'!" We smiled at each other. "You....ah...better get going, Amy just gave me the finger!!" "Amy?!" I looked up the road & saw her car about 30 feet away from where we stood. "Shit! I didn't even know she was there!!" I turned to go but still he held onto my arm, neither of us wanted to let go. "GUYS!!" Amy shouted form the car,"If you're gonna be gettin' it on make it quick 'cause I'm late for an appointment!!" I shook my head & muttered "Shut the fuck up Amy!!" reluctantly I backed away from Jeff & eventually he let go of my hand. "See ya later then...maybe?" "Yeah," he smiled, "Later!" I got into the car & he watched as we drove out of sight.
The next day was pretty hectic! Dad came home & we all fussed over him until he decided he was going to have a lie down - truth be known he was probably sick of the lot of us running around like headless chickens! In the afternoon Amy came over & persuaded me to go out for a drive with her! We still hadn't had time to catch up since I got back with everything else that had been going on! Kellie insisted I went as she was dying to spend some time with Michael, but it seemed as though he was spending time with everyone but me these days! Not that Michael was complaining as he was being spoilled rotten!! I reluctantly agreed to go along with Amy & we ended up in a cafe drinking coffee! "Michael sure does look like a Hardy!" Amy said smiling! "Yeah he does! He's loving every minute he's with Jeff!" I sighed. "Well, that's not a bad thing now is it?" "No.....well it's just........oh I'm being ridiculous!!" "Come on what's on your mind hun?" "Amy he just talks about Jeff all the time! I'm just...." "Feeling a little left out huh?" "Yeah I guess! Is that completely stupid of me?!" "No. I can see where you're comming from! This is something you have to get used to as well as Jeff!" "Well he's Jeff Hardy isn't he!!" "I don't get ya?" Amy said giving me a puzzled look! "What I mean is he's a wrestler....a fuckin' superhero! Leaps ladders in a single bound!!" I sighed, "I'm just worried that now life with 'mom' might seem a little boring y'know?" Amy nodded. "Have you talked to Jeff about this?" I shook my head & took a gulp from my cup. "Things are a little weird with me & Jeff right now....I don't wanna rock the boat!" "Well, we're going away tomorrow so you'll have more time with Michael...I'm sure it'll be fine!!" "Yeah, you're right! I'm just being a neurotic mother I guess!!" I laughed. "So, are you sticking around for a while?" "I haven't even thought about it! Pat's gone to England this morning after Dad got home! I don't know what Rhett or Greg's plans are!" "So you're definately going back to Australia then?" I nodded, "Nothin' for me here Amy! Don't get me wrong I've loved seeing you guys again....and at least now I'll be comming back more often.." "I should hope so!!" Amy smiled. "Promise!" I winked, "It's Michael....he just doesn't belong here y'know? He's an Aussie!!" I said laughing. "Yeah but so were you....and you survived!" "HA! I did not! It was pure hell when I moved over here! If it hadn't been for Jeff...." I paused, "Well anyway like I said, I haven't given it much thought just yet! I just want to see Dad back on his feet again!" We drank some more coffee & talked about the 'old days' and is usually the case with Amy the subject turned to sex! "Man I can't believe you guys......you finally got it on!!" she laughed. I started to think about all the times she'd tried to get me to 'see the light' where Jeff was concerned! I never did listen! "So....what was it like then?" she said & leaned in over the table grinning! "Haven't we had this conversation before?!" I laughed, "I see you haven't changed much girl!!" "Oh come on! You know you are sooo dying to tell me!!" she laughed. "It was a long time ago!" "I know! I saw you in bed with him!!" "Jesus is there anyone who didn't see us together?!" we both giggled. "I dunno Amy...it was like everything I'd imagined it would be.....& more!" "Wow! It must have been DAMN good!!" I laughed, "It was!!" "So how come you didn't stick around then?" "Lots of reasons...Adam mostly! I couldn't have faced him Amy! It was just something I thought was the right thing to do at the time!" I smiled, "Y'know what? I'm so sick of talking about me all the time!! What about you & Matt!? How come you ain't Mrs Hardy by now?!" Amy choked on her coffee! "Settle down there girl! plenty of time for that!!" "Christ Amy how much time do you need?!" "Well it's...I dunno! I love him like crazy & yes if he asked me I probably would marry him tomorrow!! It's work, everything going on I guess we'll have time someday!! Hey did you know we were having a house built?!" "NO WAY!!" "Yeah!" She said excitedly! "Just along the road from their old place!" "Wow! Well that's like a step in the right direction then! It's totally like...wow!!" I grinned & squeezed her hand! "I know!! Hey c'mon, drink up & I'll take you over there to see it! I can't believe Matt didn't tell you already!!" "Ah well..I guess we've had a lot of shit to deal with this past week! Now....I'm ready so let's go! I can't wait to see this little love nest!!" ******* We drove to the house & it took my breath away! Ok so it was only half way to being finished but just by looking at it I could tell how beautiful it was going to be! We got out of the car & I whistled! "Wow!" I stared up at this huge amazing half-skeleton of a house in total awe! "Yeah!!" said Amy excitedly, "It doesn't look like much right now but in a few months it's gonna be a dream!" She hooked her arm through mine, "Come on! I'll take you out back...watch your step!" We walked around the back of the house & two figures were beavering away, sawing up some wood! "WOOOOO!Sexy builders!" shouted Amy! "Get your kits off!!" It was then I realised it was Matt & Jeff! They were both shirtless, covered in dust & wearing hard hats! I couldn't help but giggle! "Here!" I said reaching into my bag, "I guess it's a 'Diet Coke' break!!" I threw a can of Coke at them & Jeff caught it! Me & Amy laughed until we cried!! "Oh go on! Have your fun!" Matt said, comming over & grabbing Amy. She playfully swiped at his hands, "Matt you're all dirty! Get off!!" They started to kiss passionately & I rolled my eyes! "AHEM!!" Neither of them looked up! "Get a room guys!" Jeff shouted. "Oh but we have a room actually!" Matt lifted Amy up & she screamed as he carried her into the house. "GEMMA!! HELP!!" she shouted laughing & screaming! "No one can help you now!!" Matt laughed! I looked to the sky & shook my head, laughing to myself. "Some things never change huh?" I said as I sat down beside where Jeff was standing. He smiled, "Not those two! They're always at it!" he laughed, "Hey mind if I actually drink this?" he waved the can of Coke at me. "Knock yourself out but it's a little warm though!" "Doesn't matter, I'm parched!" He opened the can & gulped it down & couldn't help but snigger! "What?" he asked & I burst out laughing! "Same time tomorrow?!" I said between my giggles. "Huh?" "The AD??" He looked at me puzzled, "Oh it doesn't matter!!" He sat down & offered me the can, "Want some?" I shook my head & he started laughing! "What?!" "I get it now!" he grinned. I playfully slapped his arm, "You're hopeless!!" He smiled at me. "Crazy week huh?" I nodded, "Yup! Crazy week!" "Gemma, you're ok with all of this aren't you?" "Sure I am, why?" "I don't.." he sighed, " Well I never really stopped to think about how hard this all is for you too!" I Shrugged my shoulders, "It's ok really!" He nodded & smiled at me then looked back towards the house. He was sitting there, shirtless, sweaty & covered in dirt & yet I'd never found him more attractive! The mind is a funny thing! I smiled to myself & turned away. "Will you still be here when we get back from New York?" "Yeah....I'm kinda thinking about sticking around for a little while...make sure Dad's ok y'know?" I put my hand on his arm then realised what I'd done & snatched it away quickly, but it was getting harder & harder to stop myself from touching him! He smiled, "You ah.....you don't think they're actually screwing in there do ya?!" I laughed, "Yup they probably are!" He shook his head & laughed. "You & Matt aren't doing all of this on your own are you?" I said gesturing towards the house. "Nah......when we're away he has contractors in!" "Don't you want something like this then?" He sighed, "I didn't....well not at first, but now I guess it would be nice....for when Michael comes to visit!" I smiled & nodded, "Yeah that would be real nice!" Again I forgot myself & put my hand on top of his, he looked down at it, as if disgusted that I'd touched him & I quickly pulled it away. "I'm sorry!" He sighed, "No...I'm sorry! I...I don't mean to be like this...just..." "You don't have to explain, it's ok!" I stood up, "Tell Amy I'll see her back & Dad's place, I'm gonna walk...see ya." I dusted my clothes off & set off to walk home. I had been walking for about 10 minutes before I heard the footsteps behind me. I turned to see Jeff following me, his hands in the pockets of his jeans & his shirt hanging from the belt loop. I put my hand above my eyes, squinting from the sun. "Jeff?!" I started to walk back towards him, "Is something wrong?" "Yeah...something's wrong." he looked down at the ground. "What is it? What's wrong?" "This......" he put his arms around me & for a few seconds I was stunned! I stood there with my arms at my sides not knowing what was going on! Slowly I put my arms around his back, my mind racing & my heart almost beatling out of my chest! He rubbed his hands up & down my back, almost squashing the breath from my body! I ran my hands over the sticky, bare flesh of his back & closed my eyes, I couldn't believe this was happening! Finally I was in his arms & I never wanted him to let go! We were totally lost in each other & we must have stood at the roadside locked together for twenty minutes! We didn't hear Amy's car pull up a short distance away from us & we didn't see her staring, open mouthed at the sight of us together like that! Finally he losened his grip. "Don't let go Jeff!" I whispered. He paused & then held me again, one hand on my back, the other in my hair as he slowly rocked us both from side to side. I felt like I my legs were going to buckle underneath me. "Jesus I must stink!" he said & we both burst out laughing! As soon as I laughed a tear trickled down my cheek. We looked into each other's eyes, not letting go. "Yeah.....you smell pretty bad actually!" I said as we laughed. He wiped the tear from my cheek. "I'm sorry for being such an asshole!" I smiled at him, "You're forgiven!" I put my head on his chest, he was wet with sweat & I didn't really notice! Didn't really care! He held me tightly to him. "Gemma?" "Yeah?" He paused & I looked up at him, "What is it?" He smiled & brushed some hair from my forhead, stuck there from his sweat. "Nothin'!" We smiled at each other. "You....ah...better get going, Amy just gave me the finger!!" "Amy?!" I looked up the road & saw her car about 30 feet away from where we stood. "Shit! I didn't even know she was there!!" I turned to go but still he held onto my arm, neither of us wanted to let go. "GUYS!!" Amy shouted form the car,"If you're gonna be gettin' it on make it quick 'cause I'm late for an appointment!!" I shook my head & muttered "Shut the fuck up Amy!!" reluctantly I backed away from Jeff & eventually he let go of my hand. "See ya later then...maybe?" "Yeah," he smiled, "Later!" I got into the car & he watched as we drove out of sight.