Friends maybe more...

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Chapter 5

It had been a week since the stalker incident had happend in Atlanta. Maria hadn't heard from him since. Today was Valentines Day, and she was waiting for John to get back from his match in North Carolina. He had a fight with Edge last night, and had won, remaining the Champ.

She was just sticking dinner in the oven when the doorbell rang. Going to see who it was, she was greeted by a delivery guy holding a bouquet of a dozen red roses. Frowning, she signed for the flowers and brought them inside. Setting them down on the coffee table, she opened the note and read it.

Baby,

Here's a song I found that reminded me of you. Hope you enjoy it.

If there were no words no way to speak

I would still hear you

If there were no tears no way to feel inside

I'd still feel for you

And even if the sun refused to shine

Even if romance ran out of rhyme

You would still have my heart

Until the end of time

You're all I need,my love,

My valentine

All my life

I've been waiting for all you give me

You've opened my eyes

And showed me how to love unselfishly.

I've dreamed of this a thousand time before

But in my dreams I couldn't love you more

I will give you my heart

Until the end of time

You're all I need,my love,

My valentine

And even if the sun refused to shine

Even if romance ran out of rhyme

You would still have my heart

Until the end of time

'Cause all I need is you

My valentine

You're all I need,my love,
My valentine.

I'll see you soon baby. I hope you like the flowers.

Love,

John

a.k.a. THE CHAMP

"Aww... he's so sweet" she said to herself as she set the flowers on the table.

Going to the bedroom, she slipped into one of her little black strapless dresses. Putting on a pair of strappy black FMP's, she walked back out into the living room and sat and waited for John.

It was about 6:30 when the front door opened. Maria looked up to see John walk in and throw his bag down on the floor. She got up and went over to him, letting him envelope her into a huge hug. "Hi baby." He said, caressing her cheek softly. Their lips met in a brief kiss, and when that ended, he kissed her forehead, and each cheek.

"Hello Johnny." She smiled. By then she could no longer hold back her excitement at seeing him and she leaped onto him, wrapping her legs around his waist. He replied to this by kissing her again, only with a passion much more intense.

"I love you." He said, pulling a way from her.

"I love you too." She replied, breathlessly. "So, how was your flight?

"It was ok, but I had some damn kid kicking my seat every five minutes. I couldn't get any rest at all."

She let him back over to the couch where they sat in a comfortable silence just holding eachother.

"I really missed you baby. Last night was crazy. I'm just glad it's over. So, what are we doing for dinner tonight, cuz something sure smells good?"

"Oh, I almost forgot about it! I made lasagna for supper tonight. It should be about done. If you wanna go ahead and go to the table, I'll get us started."

They both got up, him going to the dining room, and her to the kitchen. She came carrying a piping hot plate of lasagna out to the table a moment later.

Scooping some onto his plate, and some onto hers, she said to be careful as it was hot. He simply nodded and dug in. He had his devoured in a matter of minutes and was scooping up more.

She just stared at him with wide eyes. "What? I'm hungry." he said in defence.

"Nothing, just never seen someone eat so fast." she said picking at her food.

After he had downed his second plate, he sat back. "So, what's for dessert?"

She looked up and her eyes took on the deer in the headlights look. "Shit! I knew I forgot something. Damnet, I'm so stupid." she looked down at her plate.

"Baby, don't call yourself that. I know what I want for dessert anyway." he grinned at her.

"And what would that be?" she questioned.

"You'll just have to wait and see."

The rest of the meal went by without much said. When they were finished eatting, John helped Maria clear the table, and put away the left overs. Saving the dishes for tomorrow, they went into the living room to relax together.

"So, what were you wanting for dessert that you'd tell me later about?" she asked him.

"This." he said as he leaned over and pulled her into his embrace and kissing her. The kiss started out light, and turned more passionate and demanding. He pushed at the entrance of her mouth with his tongue. Opening slightly, his tongue darted in and began exploring this new territory, battling with hers, each one wanting control. His hands roamed her body, revelling in the deep moans coming from her mouth. "mmmm... make love to me please." she begged between kisses.

Picking her up, he carried her to the bedroom. Laying her down, he broke their kiss for a moment and looked deep into her eyes. They were filled with lust and longing. "Are you sure you want this baby?"

She simply nodded her head and that was enough of an answer to him. He began slowly and methodically stripping her, starting at her feet, and working his way up, placing feather light kisses all the length of her body. He stood back when he had her completely nude, and took everything in. She still had some faint bruising and light burn marks from last weeks abuse, but she was udderly perfect in every way.

A light blush covered her body, and she tried to block her body from his gaze with her hands. He lightly brushed them away, and marveled at her beauty. To him, she was a goddess.

Stripping out of his shirt and pants, he lay down next to her. Pulling her to him, he asked her one more time if this is what she really wanted, and when she nodded yes, he showed her what being loved by the champ was all about.

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They had made love all night and into the morning. Maria had never had a lover as good as John before. He had been amazing. She lay next to him in her bed, just staring at the ceiling in contentment.

"So Ria, what do you have planned today?" John asked her stroking her hair.

"I don't know. We could go to the beach. I need to catch up on my sun tan. It's starting to fade." she replied.

"Sounds fun. But lets get some sleep first. You wore me out baby."

"I wore you out? I think it's the other way around. You are incredible."

"So are you baby, so are you. Now, off to sleep or we won't get to go to the beach. We'll be to tired."

They both fell asleep shortly after, both with contented smiles on their faces.

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Disclaimer 2: the song in John's note to Maria is Martina McBrides "My Valentine." It doesn't belong to me, I just liked the song, and thought it'd be cute.