The moments after…

In the dark, I look up towards the ceiling, not caring that I can't actually make anything out. Chris is lying curled beside me, his arm around my waist and his head nestled on my shoulder. His breath teases the skin of my neck, and a light snore fills my ears. Wow.

I hold Chris a little tighter and place a light kiss on his forehead. I never thought it could be that good again, to feel and be that close to someone. And although I had said to Chris that I wanted to show him how I love him, he did a fair amount of showing himself! I giggle, trying not to wake him. Wow.

Content, for the first time in a long while, I allow myself to drift away, into a deep easy sleep. I am secure with Chris lying with me, safe and happy and I do not care at this point if we miss the party. I do not even care about my contract, I realize. I have Chris and that is all the matters right now.

I come to a light prodding; only 20 minutes have passed since I went to sleep, but it is still difficult to wake up. "Come on, Adam" I hear Chris saying. "We should get up; get ready to party, hunh?" I rub my sleepy eyes and nod against his head.

"Yes, you are right of course. Ok, I am up…" I drift happily off again. A punch in my chest and I feel Chris getting up.

"I meant it! Come on!" I open my eyes again. Chris is standing in front of me, his boxers hanging low in his hips. "Let's go, sleepy head. I want to get ready for the party, but I am not going to do it with out you. Remember how we used to get ready?" A smile comes across my lips as I realize was he is saying. "Well, let's go!"

I meet Chris in the bathroom where he is all ready turning the water on, steam rising out of the tub. He shuts the curtain to let the shower heat up and turns to hold me, kissing my neck. "Once is never enough." He whispers to me as his lips raise to meet mine. I hold him close and let my eyes close, enjoying his nearness. I break the kiss to move into the shower, taking Chris in with me.

Under the hot water Chris glides into my outstretched arms, his mouth hurriedly meeting mine, our hands roaming. There are no thoughts of soap or shampoo, only thoughts of being with one another again. I can hear myself whimper as Chris's hands explore my body, touching me expertly, remembering everything from a time before. Chris was my first. Well, my first guy after I realized who I really was. Only he could possibly ever make me feel like this!

Chris takes my face in his hands, his thumbs caressing my cheekbones. I can see in his eyes the love he feels, and it warms me even more. "I love you, Adam. I never stopped, never." He pulls me to him and his lips cover mine, his tongue teasing. I groan into his mouth, my hands pressing him to me…

Wet and wrinkled, we emerge from our steamy little haven to dress for the after party. I smile as I think how different this one is going to be compared to the last pay per view party we attended, after the Royal Rumble.

Dressed and brushed, we walk hand in hand down the hall, into the elevator. Sharing a few kisses before reaching the lobby, Chris leads me to our rental and drives to the party destination. At least it was picked before the night ever began. I walk into the party smiling, taking and giving congratulations. I walk up to Mark and Sarah, who smiles at me knowingly.

"Congratulations, Adam. You seem happier than the last time I saw you. Starting celebrations early tonight?" Sarah smirks at my blush, reaching over to squeeze my arm. "I'm only teasing! Be happy, you deserve it! Quite frankly, I was worried about you before."

"Yeah, me too. Thanks Sarah. Chris really makes me happy." I smile at him, his back is to me, I can hear his remarks as he teases Shawn Michaels. Stupid Michaels. Still, I didn't think Kurt would actually win… "Excuse me Sarah, gotta rub it in to Michaels."

"Of course, have fun. Get in a dig for me too!" She laughs, turning back to Mark.

"Hey, Michaels!" I say, coming up behind Chris and placing my hand on his shoulder. "Good show… not for you!" I tease. Shawn fakes a laugh and I can see him trying to be good natured about the comments flying at him in all directions.

"Yeah, well. You can't win 'em all. Say, so, you gonna try to dance this time around? Think you'll make it to the floor, or are you gonna take another ex home tonight?" The group surrounding us goes quiet. I can see Mark turn to walk over, and there is Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. Stupid Michaels, does he have to ruin everything! I feel my face redden.

"You betcha me and Adam are gonna dance. In face, I bet we could out dance you any day, right honey?" Chris looks at me, a smile on his face, his arm going around my waist, pushing me towards the floor. "Oh! I love this song! Let's go!" A smile arrives on the faces of Mark, Kevin and Scott as Chris drags me out to dance to Mystiques "Scandalous".

"Did I tell you today that I love you?" I whisper to Chris as couples fill in around us.

"Yes, but I don't think I'll ever get tired of hearing it. Say away baby, and enjoy the night. This is all for you! And tonight, after you're all tired from wrestling and dancing, I'll tuck you into bed beside me, and hope to hear you whisper it in your sleep. Deal?"

"Deal." I whisper, my eyes misting in spite of myself while I shake my stuff beside Jay, Stacy, Matt, Mark and Lita.