Oh! I'm so happy so many reviewed! In case you're wondering, I'm twice as glad that John and Torrie have finally gotten together! Anyway, did everyone hear the news that Billy Kidman got fired from WWE? LOL! More for Johnny! LOL! Jokes!

Lately, I've been thinking that when I finished this story, I've been going on back and forth on whether I should have a sequel to this or not. If I would, though, another major twist will occur. Review and tell me if you guys agree, and ideas and suggestions are also very welcome.

For the meantime…Enjoy! Chain Gang rocks! Ü

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After a long night sleeping like a rock with interesting dreams, I was finally awake.

But I didn't open my eyes. I felt like there was someone hovering over me.

Bothered, I slowly opened my eyes into narrow slits, trying not to open it. Everything was blurred, but because of the morning light gradually creeping in my room, I could just make out everything in its familiar shapes and sizes.

And speaking of shapes and sizes, a hazy, unfocused figure of Torrie was leaning down at me, staring, looking fascinated.

I smirked inwardly. So last night wasn't a dream after all. Last night was definitely something to remember—I remembered every detail sharp. Not only that, I experienced it with my very first love. Ahem…

Then I decided to surprise her. "Torrie…stop staring at me while I'm asleep."

I heard a quiet gasp. Not taking it anymore, I let out a small chuckle and opened my eyes. I saw her sitting down at the edge of the bed, her surprised expression saying it all.

"You scared me!" she complained.

"I can't help it," I said, still chuckling.

Torrie snorted a little while I rubbed my eyes, my vision becoming clearer, then I stretched my torso. She wrapped her arms around her legs, and as I noticed, she was wearing my black shirt, the same one that I wore yesterday.

"I like that," I told her. "You look great in my shirt."

Torrie rolled up its sleeves. "I do, don't I? That saves me from finding my top," Reaching something behind her, she handed me my boxers at arm's length.

I grabbed it reluctantly, hiking up the blankets higher on my bare chest. "You want me to dress up now? I thought you already saw all of me last night!"

Torrie giggled, watching me slip my lazy ass into my boxers while still lying in bed the whole while. Then she lied back down beside me, resting a hand on my chest. We stared at each other for a while.

"You know…I don't do this," she said quietly.

"Yeah, I can tell."

As soon as I said those words another surprised expression crossed on Torrie's features, sending me into fits of laughter.

"I was kidding, Torrie," I got out. "I mean, last night…last night was just heaven, girl. You just have to take my word for it."

She smiled with relief and slapped me playfully on the shoulder. "You sweet-talker, you. You're such an assclown."

"I know. Nice one, ain't it?"

Torrie giggled again, her smile making me jelly. Then she leaned toward me and gave me a quick peck on the cheek. After a few seconds she sat up, but before she could even get off my bed I grabbed her wrist. She turned back to me, a blank look on her face.

I raised a brow. "Seriously, girl. You've got to be kidding. "You call that a kiss?"

"John…"

I sat up abruptly. "You think that's supposed to last me the whole day? Nah, I think I deserve better."

I brought my lips to hers, to show her what I had in mind. Plying her with soft, teasing kisses until she kissed me back. Torrie reached for my arms and pulled it around her neck, making me fall back to my pillow. I ran my hands all over her back, preparing to take off my shirt covering her body.

All of a freakin' sudden, the cordless phone on the bedside table rang loudly, startling and freezing us into our current position.

Torrie looked at the phone, then back at me. "Aren't you gonna get that?"

"Oh…all right. Hold up."

I scowled, while Torrie fell down and laid her head on my shoulder. I reached for my phone, wondering where the inane person got the nerve to call me up right now.

"Yo?"

"Hi John! It's Haylie."

"Haylie?" I echoed. It seemed like ages when I last talked to my sister. I couldn't help feeling happy. "Haylie! Hey girl! What's happening?"

"Is this a bad time?" she asked apprehensively.

"Well, I am kind of busy," I replied.

"It's nine in the morning."

"Whatever. Still busy."

Haylie laughed. "I definitely don't wanna know. So! How is summer there?"

"Too hot. Just generally sickening and uncomfortable."

"I'm glad to hear you say that, because have I got a surprise for you!"

My grip on the phone got a little tighter, a sinking feeling in my gut. "What is it?"

I heard her titter again. "Our big weekend together! I convinced Dad and Elsa on a three-day vacation on Hawaii and I'll have the house for myself, and you'll get to come over right now. Isn't that cool or what?"

Or what, I wanted to say. Great didn't even cover it. At first I felt weak in the knees when Haylie popped the subject of coming over right now for the weekend, but it was replaced by burning curiosity after saying that she 'convinced' Dad and Elsa for a vacation a gazillion miles away from the comforts of the house that they designed themselves for them to exist.

Strangest part, though…Haylie never convinces. Ever.

"The thing is, I really am busy right now," I countered desperately. "I have to get ready for this summer training in August. I have to help with the new recruits' initiation. I was kind of expecting—''

"What do you expect?" Haylie interrupted. "You and I planned this a few months ago, remember? I already gave you the chance by letting them go on business trips and leaving me here alone without having to contact you all the time. The way this thing is heading, you might as well just come over for Christmas. I thought you wanted to visit."

"I do, but—''

"No buts! They will leave as soon as you come over, and they'll be taking me if you didn't."

Great. There's definitely no way I'll ever get out of this. I couldn't leave Torrie now, after we'd finally just gotten together. Maybe in a few weeks. Or months. Or years, even.

"It's just that—''

"Don't think it was easy hooking both our 'rents. Yesterday Elsa was grocery shopping non-stop for today, and Dad whines about you always not being around for the summer."

Suspicion crept up within me again. As soon as I started joining varsity teams, both Dad and my stepmom never really minded my frequent absences every summer. It just seemed like their habit to just let me go without second thoughts. Also, it seemed impossible for Haylie herself to lie about it just to make me come to her because she never lies at all, being the honest loudmouth she was born to be, What's more stranger about it was still the subject of Haylie actually hooking them up like carp.

Haylie was, no doubt, definitely up to something unnatural.

"You still do want to come over, right?" Haylie asked, sounding less sure of herself. "I mean, I know it's quite a ride—LA to San Diego. But I just want some company. I'm sick of being alone here. It's too boring."

"I know."

"I guess I thought you'd be a little more excited."

"I am," I said, feeling like the biggest jerk in the world.

"So…are you coming over?"

I thought for a moment. Forget all the weirdness that was going on—chances like these don't drop by very often. And I did make a promise…

"All right. I'll come over," I finally said. "Count me in."

"Really! That's so awesome!" Haylie cried. "It would be great to have you back here!"

"I hope so," I said weakly.

"I promise it will! Ah, I couldn't wait! I have to tell Dad right now. Bring some friends if you want. I have no problem whatsoever of getting too crowded! Fabulous!"

"Yup. Damn straight."

"Right. It'll be great to see you again. Later John!"

"Later."

Then I hung up the phone and groaned loudly. "Aw man…"

"Is something wrong, John?" Torrie asked beside me, propping up to one elbow. "Who was that?"

I turned to face her, a complete look of concern on her features. I was so preoccupied on the thoughts of getting out of this situation I almost forgot that Torrie was just right here, right by my side.

"My sister, Haylie," I answered, sitting upright. "You are not gonna believe this, but I have to go back home to San Diego."

"What? No!" She sounded horrified as I expected. "When will you be leaving?"

"This afternoon. I'm gonna be staying there for the weekend."

After saying that I thought I heard Torrie take a long deep breath. And then she started to laugh.

"Is that all?" she managed to say. "Geez John…I thought you were moving!"

"Moving? That's not even funny!" I shot back, imagining how worst that could be. "I don't even get why you're laughing."

"Relief," she said, quieting down. "You'll still be spending Fourth of July here, right? I heard Steve Austin's gonna be throwing this beer bash where he'll be giving out free Buds, and it's an SC/RRC open party to celebrate."

I raked my hair, frustrated. "Now I'm more tempted not to go."

"No! Go!" Torrie insisted. "She's family, and its only for three nights anyway. If you want to amuse her, why don't you try bringing Eddie, Rey, or even Randy?"

"That was the plan," I muttered. "Bring them all and she'll be like seeing another version of The Full Monty. I need a plan."

"Well, what do you suggest? Stay here all day and make out?"

I smirked. "Just an idea."

Torrie smiled knowingly. "Just try enjoying yourself for once. I can entertain myself. Besides, what's going on your mind now would probably be letting me come with you, and it's just not possible. Not that I don't want to, but I don't think your sister will be warming up to the idea of a new girl waltzing around in her house. She might as well be chasing me around with a chainsaw with her."

I had to admit Torrie had a point. Bringing her would mean spending more time with her and less time for Haylie, which would cause serious trouble. Besides, it was already done once, if you know what I mean.

"See, where you went wrong was with the all day part," Torrie told me with a mischievous grin. "If you had proposed, say, staying here and make out for the next half hour, then I'd have been your girl."

"You would have, huh?" I said with a laugh.

She leaned in closer. "Just try me."

(t.b.c.)

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