Close to You

Getting to Know You

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Randy sighed, quickly buttoning his shirt. He had to meet up with Trish. Why did Trish insist on choosing such fancy restaurants?

"Orton, where are you going?" John called. "Got a hot date?" Randy struggled not to blush and draw even more attention to himself.

A part of him couldn't stand John Cena's arrogant nature. Yet, another part of him found the man to be incredibly sexy and irresistible.

What was up with that?

"Out with Trish," Randy replied. "She goes to these incredibly fancy restaurants." John glanced over to him.

"On a date?" John asked, a strange tone prominent in his voice. Was Randy crazy? Did he detect a hint of jealousy in John's voice? Was it all a figment of his imagination?

"No, just two friends going out for a peaceful dinner." Randy replied, yawning. "You okay?"

"A bit sore," John said, grabbing his duffel bag. "See you," Then, he left.

Randy found himself in a dazed stupor. Was this what love did to you? Was this love? Was this lust? Was there an answer to his questions?

"Rand, change of plans. Amy just called and she needs me for an emergency bridesmaids gathering. Why don't you go with John?" she asked. Randy's eyes widened. Go on a date with John Cena? Was this Trish's marvelous plan?

Wow, she had come a long way in her plan to hook him up with John. He hadn't even started his plan to get her with Chris. He barely knew the man. All he knew was that Chris was blonde, straight and Canadian, not to mention single.

"Feel strange?" John asked, glancing across the table at Randy. "Sorry your date got ruined and you were stuck with poor gay me," Randy rolled his eyes. If only John had any clue how Randy truly felt.

"You don't have much of a gaydar, do you?" Randy questioned, scanning the menu. John looked at him. Gaydar? What was he talking about? Was Randy . . . gay?

"Are you gay?" John asked, bluntly. Randy sighed, searching for the words to explain who he was sexually.

"I think I am," he said. John closed his eyes. Trish's notes had been about him.

"Do you like me?" John asked. Slowly, Randy nodded. John broke out in a grin. "In that case, Honey, I can't get you off my mind!"

Those words immediately lifted a huge weight off of Randy's chest. He no longer had to fear rejection. He no longer had to worry about ridicule. John liked him! What a glorious day it had become!

"I'm sure Trish went to a lot of trouble to pull this off, but I'm not a fancy restaurant kind of guy. There's a small beach down the road. Do you want to go there?" John asked. Sighing, Randy nodded. He liked beaches alot more than fine dining.

They wandered the beach hand in hand. It was sickeningly sweet. John had always prided himself on not being mushy, and yet, Randy brought out the mushy traits John hated so badly.

"Isn't it gorgeous?" John commented, staring up at the stars. Randy nodded, leaning into John's arms. The stars were incredibly gorgeous.

"When was the last time you spoke to your father?" Randy asked. John nibbled on his lower lip, as he thought about it.

"Sometime last week, I think," he said. "Why?"

"My dad disowned me two years ago. (A/N- I apologize if I'm off on the math!) Simply because I was bicurious." Randy murmured. John gently nuzzled his cheek.

"Nobody deserves to be hurt like that. I'm lucky. My family's been incredibly supportive," John murmured. Then, he brought Randy into a sitting position. "Have you ever been kissed by a boy?" Randy shook his head.

"No," His voice was barely audible. John sighed.

"Would you like to?" he asked. Randy blushed. He found it all incredibly cheesy. John's every word was out of a bad chick flick.

"Yes," Once again, his voice was barely audible.

Underneath the stars, John pressed his lips to Randy's lips. Randy closed his eyes, in an effort to absorb all the emotion that was coming through.

Love, fear, joy, all the things that new love brought were in that kiss. Shaking, Randy tried to get a hold on his emotions. Nobody had ever made him feel like that before.

It was true love's first kiss.

Then, as their lips parted, Randy knew he would be forever grateful to Trish and somehow, he would have to repay her.

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Alright. here's the scoop. This will be the final update for a few days. My computer crashed, and I won't be able to get back on for at least three days. Hope you enjoyed this installment of Close to You and don't worry. it will continue.

-JenLea

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