"Kara, please don't tell me that this is who I think it is?" Paul asked,
pointing at him. Kara simply looked at him, not saying anything. "I should
kill you," Paul said. By Kara's silence, he knew immediately that it was
Kara's good-for-nothing abusive father. He stalked towards him, ready to
hit him for all he was worth, but he felt someone stop him.
"Stop, Paul," a voice said.
"Why should I, Ric?" Paul said, looking at the voice.
"Because I know him, I know what he's like. If any of us throw the first shot at him, he'll use it against him," Ric explained.
"How in hell can he throw that against us, if he threw the very first shot at Kara?" Paul was fuming, all because he didn't understand what was going on.
"He'll make up some absurd story to make the judge think that I started everything," Kara said.
"What do you mean by that?" Paul asked.
"Because he'll go home and get these black and blue bruises, get some alibis and say that one or some of the WWE superstars beat him up and sell it to the judge," Kara explained. She immediately looked at Ric. Ric softened up his posture, walked up to her and enveloped her into a fatherly hug. "Make him go away," she said softly.
"Oh, but I'm not, dear. I'm here for good and I'm going to make you suffer for putting me in jail," he said.
Kara whined and groaned as Ric held onto to her tight. Vince managed to huddle everyone around them. "We got to do something to make him get violent and videotape it," Vince said, loud enough for everyone to hear but out of his ear shot.
"Look, I don't know who he is, but what's his name?"
"Robert," Vince said.
"How about this? You hire him on a temporary basis and have him get involved with Kara's angle. He flirts with her, pushing her buttons and pushes her around a couple of times. She gets tired of being treated like crap, goes to Ric and asks him to protect her somehow. Then he tells her to let him witness it once and then sees what happens. And when he does, he comes to me, Kevin and Paul and asks us to beat up on Robert for messing up on her, shielding her," Scott suggested. "That way everyone in the world will think that it'll be made up. And it won't lead to having any of us in jail because of what we did in the ring."
"That's a damn good idea," Vince said, thoughtfully.
"No, it's not... I don't want to work with him in any way, form or shape," Kara said, burrowing herself in Ric's embrace.
"Kara, we'll make sure that he doesn't harm you in any way," Kevin said.
"I still don't want to do it," Kara said, finally looking up at Kevin.
"Why not?"
"I don't know... I just don't want to do it," Kara said, looking at Robert.
"Look, I'll make sure that any one of us is with you," Vince said.
"It doesn't matter, I'll never feel safe again," Kara said.
"Yes, you will," Vince replied.
"How do you know? Of all people, I'd expect you to understand how psychotic he is. I'm surprised how sane I am with a father like that," Kara told Vince.
"Would you feel better if I hired some cops to be with him?"
"How about seeing him in jail or even dead for that matter?"
"Honey, I know that you want to see him in jail or even dead, but we can't. We don't have anything to put him in jail for and we can't kill him. He didn't do anything to us."
Out of nowhere, there were cops coming in and charging for Robert. Vince, Ric, Kevin, Scott, Paul and Kara moved out of the way, so that the cops could do their work. "You think that you could run away from us, huh, Robert? You do realize that you more charges than you do favors?" one of the cops said.
"What?" Kara whispered.
"Where's Kara Linhardt?" another cop asked.
"That's me," Kara said as she stepped forward.
"Before your father came here, he murdered your mother, Darlene Linhardt. Not only was he in prison for abusing you, he abused many other women. He now has one more additional charge against him," he said.
Kara became ghastly pale and couldn't speak at all. Ric saw this and spoke up, "Officer, when did this happen?"
"Just before he arrived here. He didn't cover up his tracks very well."
"I covered them!" he yelled as the other officers held on.
"Obviously you didn't, because a couple kids from the same apartment building saw you and called us," the officer explained.
"What's going to happen now?" Kara's soft voice came through.
"Well, he's going to go the prison and then go to court again for the homicide. The kids are willing to testify."
"What does that have to do with me?"
"Well..."
"I'm going to court, aren't I?" Kara asked, fearing the answer that she already knew.
"I'm afraid so."
"But the death of her mother has nothing to do with her," Kevin said.
"True, but with her testimony of her father physically and sexually abusing her, the court can definitely put him away in a maximum security prison with no possible parole and for life. But we're all hoping for death penalty," he said.
Kara groaned inwardly and held onto Ric. What the officer said was the one thing that she didn't want Vince, Ric, Paul and Kevin to know. Ric looked down at her, "Why didn't you say something about your father sexually abusing you?"
Kara looked up at him and said, "Because I didn't want to see that look on your face."
"What look?" he asked.
"It's the look of pity. I couldn't stand it if you knew what he did to me," Kara said, willing the tears from coming down from her eyes, but it was too late, a couple tears had escaped.
"Honey, it's not pity, its concern. Sweetheart, don't you know that I am going to protect you with everything I am and everything I have?" Ric explained as he swiped the tears away with his thumb.
"I'm sorry for not telling you," Kara said and then Ric hugging her, knowing that she needed comfort now more than ever.
"Miss Linhardt, we need an answer," the officer asked, and looked like he didn't want to interrupt.
Kara looked at him and nodded, "I will."
"Read him his rights and let's get out of here," he said sternly. "We'll be in touch." They all took him to the police cars out in front as Ric lead everyone to his hotel room with Kara. After everyone had come into Ric's hotel room, awkward silence was broken by Kara's soft voice.
"I'm sorry," she said.
"What are you sorry about?" Ric asked.
"For not telling you what happened with my father," she replied.
"Honey, I'm sure that you had your reasons, but now we know so that we can protect you, okay. All of the guys are super protective of all of the women who work with us. There are plenty of guys around that will protect you, okay?" Vince explained and Kara nodded numbly. "Kara, do you want anything right now?"
"Could I get some hot chocolate? It always helps me calm down," Kara asked, resting her head on Ric's shoulder.
"I'll call," Paul said as he went to the phone to order hot chocolate for everyone. Vince's cell phone rang and went to answer the phone in privacy. After they both finished with their calls, they came back and chatted until there was a knock on the door. Vince opened the door, and saw that it was the bellboy with the drinks.
"Bring it in, please," he said, holding the door for him. After he put the drinks on the table and receiving the tips, he left. Halfway through drinking and light chatter, there was another knock on the door. Vince got up and answered the door. He smiled inwardly when he saw the person who was there. He knew that person is the only one who could truly make Kara laugh, no matter what happened to her. He motioned to him, not to say anything as they came into the hotel room. Kara was too involved in her own little world to pay attention to the newest addition. All of the guys smiled at him. They except for Scott knew that he was the only one who could make Kara smile.
"Are you guys having a party without me?" the voice asked. Kara froze when she heard the voice.
"It can't be?" she turned around and saw him standing there, in his typical blue jeans and his signature jersey.
"Yeah, I'm here," he said, tilting his head and grinning.
"Shane?" she asked.
"Yeah, I'm right here," he said as he opened his arms and she immediately walked into his arms. Once he had enclosed her in his arms, she immediately broke down. "Hey, little one, why are you crying?"
Despite the tears, she gave him a watery smile. "I missed you."
"I missed you too, little one," he had finally calmed her down after a few minutes. "Want to answer my question?"
"It's just everything."
"What do you mean everything?
"Being able to get my dream job, finding everyone, my father finding me and..."
Before she could finish, Shane interrupted, "Whoa, what do you mean, your father found you?"
"He just found me a while ago downstairs," she told him.
Shane's anger was boiling. "Where is he?"
"The cops got to him."
"How?"
"He killed mom," she told him.
"Little one, I'm so sorry," he said, hugging her tighter. "But how did he get out of prison?"
"I don't know. He just said that someone pulled a favor for him."
"Son, take care of her. I'm going down to the police station and get all the info that she will need," Vince replied. Shane looked at his father and nodded.
"Shane, what am I supposed to do now?" Kara asked.
"I don't know, little one," he replied, and he was telling the truth. "I really don't know, but I do promise you that I will be here for you, okay?"
"I'm just so glad that you're here," Kara said, snuggling into his embrace.
"Me, too, little one," Shane replied.
After a long silence, Kara spoke up, "Shane?"
"Yeah?"
"What are you doing here?"
"Hasn't dad told you?"
"Told me what?"
"I guess not," Shane said, shrugging.
"Shane, what's going on?"
"Dad was going to tell you, but I might as well let you know now," Shane said, taking a breath. "I'm working backstage now with the whole crew, instead of being holed up in the office at Titan Towers."
Kara's face lit up, "You mean it? You'll be joining us?"
"Did I say that I was going to be backstage?"
"Yes, you did. Shane, please tell me you'll be there?" Kara asked.
"Well... maybe I should stay holed up at Titan Towers, don't you think?"
"Shane!!!" she whined.
Shane smiled internally and continued to tease her. "Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. I'll go back to the building and get everything situated from there. What do you think guys?" he asked when he looked at the guys. The guys knew what kind of game Shane was playing and decided to play along with him, just to see Kara smiling.
"If that's what you want, go for it," Kevin replied.
"Kevin Scott Nash!!! Don't you dare encourage that behavior!!!!" Kara shrieked.
"Damn, she full named me," Kevin replied, looking grim as the guys laughed.
"Kevin Scott Nash, do you know if Shane is coming with us or not?"
"Kev, please don't answer her," Shane said, laughing.
"Shane Brandon McMahon!!!!" Kara screeched, hands on her hips. "Please don't tease me anymore. I really need to know, please!!! I would feel so much better if you were there with me, next to Kevin, Paul, Ric and Scott." Kara looked at him with tears falling down. She really wanted him to be there with her. Shane was an older brother that she always wanted and now that Shane was... is in her life, she treasured it.
Shane saw the look in her eyes and knew that she needed reassurance. "Little one, of course I'll be there. I'm so sorry for taking the teasing a little too far. I just wanted to see you smile," Shane said, taking her into his arms, comforting her. Kara continued to hold onto Shane. She always loved how he held her, always loving and comforting, just the way any brother would hug his sister whenever she was in trouble.
"You know we should all be going to bed right now, since we got flights to SmackDown tapings tomorrow," Paul said.
"Yeah, let's get out of here," Shane said, pulling Kara with him. Kevin, Paul, and Scott followed them out.
"See ya all tomorrow," Ric said. "Good night, Kara."
Kara looked up at Ric and walked over to him. She immediately hugged him. "Thank you Ric for being there for me."
"For you, anytime, sweetheart. Now get to bed, young lady," Ric said sternly.
"Okay, daddy," she said, giggling. Ric looked at her, smiling.
"Get outta here," he replied. Paul and Scott headed to their own rooms after saying their good nights. Kara wouldn't let Shane go, not until he walked with her to her hotel room that she was sharing with Kevin. Shane had no problem with that because it was something that he always did, whenever he was with her.
When they got to her hotel room, Shane was a little surprised, "You guys are staying here?"
"Yeah, why?" Kara asked.
"I'm right across from you guys," Shane said, motioning to the door across the hall. Kara squealed and hugged Shane.
"I still can't believe you'll be joining us. It'll just be like what we used to do in the summers when I joined you guys," Kara said, smiling.
Shane hugged her back and immediately knew what she was talking about. "I'm glad that I'm here, too little one. Now that I'm here, I'm going to make sure that we'll work together more often."
"Yeah, I'm sure that we will," Kara said, smiling at Shane.
"All right, you better get to bed, little one," Shane replied.
"Okay, I'll see you in the morning, Shaney," Kara said, giggling.
Shane groaned, as Kevin said, "Shaney?"
"I'm the only one that is allowed to call him that," Kara said, laughing at Shane's groaned expression.
"If you or any of the other guys call me that, I'm going back to Titan Towers," Shane threatened Kevin.
"Kevin, if I find out that you or the other guys call him Shaney, you all will be in big trouble!" Kara threatened alongside Shane.
Kevin threw his hands in the air, "All right, all right, I won't tell anyone. I give up!! I treasure my job as well as Kara." They all laughed together as they went into their own hotel rooms and sleep for the night. Once Kevin and Kara were in their hotel room, Kevin asked, "Kara?"
"Yeah?" she replied as she was getting her pjs out of her bag.
"Why does Shane call you little one?"
"Well, it was because whenever we hung out, I was the youngest one and Shane was the only one to call me that," she explained.
"Well, even with the rest of us, you're still the youngest one," Kevin pointed out.
"I know... just don't bring it up, okay?" Kara said, grinning.
"I'm not going to bring it up, but I'm sure that the rest of the guys will ask you the same thing, especially Scott," Kevin said and laughed when Kara whined. "Just change your clothes and get to bed, all right?"
"Okay, dad!!!" Kara said sarcastically.
"Hey, the last thing I need you to think of me is your father," Kevin growled out.
"I know, but I wouldn't mind it if we played that role someday," Kara said cheekily. Kevin laughed as soon as he heard that when he saw Kara go into the restroom.
"Kara, why do I think that our relationship is going to be more than I bargained for?"
"Good question... once you know the answer, let me know," Kara said and smiled once more when she heard Kevin laughing. Once Kara had changed her clothes and did all of her personal things in the bathroom, she came out and Kevin couldn't help himself but admire her looks. Kara looked at Kevin as soon as she put her things and saw the passion in his eyes. While she was walking over to him, she did some admiring of her own. She loved everything about him. His hair, his face, his goatee, his chest... just about everything. Once Kara was in arm's length, Kevin grabbed her waist and straddled her on his lap. Kara's hands immediately went to his naked chest and didn't deny Kevin's desire. She knew what he wanted because she wanted the same thing. Kevin's left arm was wrapped around her waist as his right hand went up to her hair and pulled her towards him. He kissed her passionately. Kara's mind immediately went blank at first touch of his lips. She met every thrust of Kevin's tongue in her mouth. In the back of Kevin's mind, he was waging war. He knew that they needed to take it slow, but he couldn't help himself. He wanted her and he wanted her now. Reluctantly, he broke the kiss, Kara laid against him limply, groaning.
"I know baby, but we can't, not right now," Kevin said, knowing what she wanted.
"But could you just hold me tonight?"
"No one can stop me, baby."
"Thank you. I feel so safe with you," Kara murmured against his throat.
"That's the only thing that you will ever feel whenever you're with me," Kevin said. After some time, Kevin looked down at Kara and smiled. She was fast asleep. He laid them both on the bed, trying not to wake her up. He watched her sleep until peaceful slumber took him over.
"Stop, Paul," a voice said.
"Why should I, Ric?" Paul said, looking at the voice.
"Because I know him, I know what he's like. If any of us throw the first shot at him, he'll use it against him," Ric explained.
"How in hell can he throw that against us, if he threw the very first shot at Kara?" Paul was fuming, all because he didn't understand what was going on.
"He'll make up some absurd story to make the judge think that I started everything," Kara said.
"What do you mean by that?" Paul asked.
"Because he'll go home and get these black and blue bruises, get some alibis and say that one or some of the WWE superstars beat him up and sell it to the judge," Kara explained. She immediately looked at Ric. Ric softened up his posture, walked up to her and enveloped her into a fatherly hug. "Make him go away," she said softly.
"Oh, but I'm not, dear. I'm here for good and I'm going to make you suffer for putting me in jail," he said.
Kara whined and groaned as Ric held onto to her tight. Vince managed to huddle everyone around them. "We got to do something to make him get violent and videotape it," Vince said, loud enough for everyone to hear but out of his ear shot.
"Look, I don't know who he is, but what's his name?"
"Robert," Vince said.
"How about this? You hire him on a temporary basis and have him get involved with Kara's angle. He flirts with her, pushing her buttons and pushes her around a couple of times. She gets tired of being treated like crap, goes to Ric and asks him to protect her somehow. Then he tells her to let him witness it once and then sees what happens. And when he does, he comes to me, Kevin and Paul and asks us to beat up on Robert for messing up on her, shielding her," Scott suggested. "That way everyone in the world will think that it'll be made up. And it won't lead to having any of us in jail because of what we did in the ring."
"That's a damn good idea," Vince said, thoughtfully.
"No, it's not... I don't want to work with him in any way, form or shape," Kara said, burrowing herself in Ric's embrace.
"Kara, we'll make sure that he doesn't harm you in any way," Kevin said.
"I still don't want to do it," Kara said, finally looking up at Kevin.
"Why not?"
"I don't know... I just don't want to do it," Kara said, looking at Robert.
"Look, I'll make sure that any one of us is with you," Vince said.
"It doesn't matter, I'll never feel safe again," Kara said.
"Yes, you will," Vince replied.
"How do you know? Of all people, I'd expect you to understand how psychotic he is. I'm surprised how sane I am with a father like that," Kara told Vince.
"Would you feel better if I hired some cops to be with him?"
"How about seeing him in jail or even dead for that matter?"
"Honey, I know that you want to see him in jail or even dead, but we can't. We don't have anything to put him in jail for and we can't kill him. He didn't do anything to us."
Out of nowhere, there were cops coming in and charging for Robert. Vince, Ric, Kevin, Scott, Paul and Kara moved out of the way, so that the cops could do their work. "You think that you could run away from us, huh, Robert? You do realize that you more charges than you do favors?" one of the cops said.
"What?" Kara whispered.
"Where's Kara Linhardt?" another cop asked.
"That's me," Kara said as she stepped forward.
"Before your father came here, he murdered your mother, Darlene Linhardt. Not only was he in prison for abusing you, he abused many other women. He now has one more additional charge against him," he said.
Kara became ghastly pale and couldn't speak at all. Ric saw this and spoke up, "Officer, when did this happen?"
"Just before he arrived here. He didn't cover up his tracks very well."
"I covered them!" he yelled as the other officers held on.
"Obviously you didn't, because a couple kids from the same apartment building saw you and called us," the officer explained.
"What's going to happen now?" Kara's soft voice came through.
"Well, he's going to go the prison and then go to court again for the homicide. The kids are willing to testify."
"What does that have to do with me?"
"Well..."
"I'm going to court, aren't I?" Kara asked, fearing the answer that she already knew.
"I'm afraid so."
"But the death of her mother has nothing to do with her," Kevin said.
"True, but with her testimony of her father physically and sexually abusing her, the court can definitely put him away in a maximum security prison with no possible parole and for life. But we're all hoping for death penalty," he said.
Kara groaned inwardly and held onto Ric. What the officer said was the one thing that she didn't want Vince, Ric, Paul and Kevin to know. Ric looked down at her, "Why didn't you say something about your father sexually abusing you?"
Kara looked up at him and said, "Because I didn't want to see that look on your face."
"What look?" he asked.
"It's the look of pity. I couldn't stand it if you knew what he did to me," Kara said, willing the tears from coming down from her eyes, but it was too late, a couple tears had escaped.
"Honey, it's not pity, its concern. Sweetheart, don't you know that I am going to protect you with everything I am and everything I have?" Ric explained as he swiped the tears away with his thumb.
"I'm sorry for not telling you," Kara said and then Ric hugging her, knowing that she needed comfort now more than ever.
"Miss Linhardt, we need an answer," the officer asked, and looked like he didn't want to interrupt.
Kara looked at him and nodded, "I will."
"Read him his rights and let's get out of here," he said sternly. "We'll be in touch." They all took him to the police cars out in front as Ric lead everyone to his hotel room with Kara. After everyone had come into Ric's hotel room, awkward silence was broken by Kara's soft voice.
"I'm sorry," she said.
"What are you sorry about?" Ric asked.
"For not telling you what happened with my father," she replied.
"Honey, I'm sure that you had your reasons, but now we know so that we can protect you, okay. All of the guys are super protective of all of the women who work with us. There are plenty of guys around that will protect you, okay?" Vince explained and Kara nodded numbly. "Kara, do you want anything right now?"
"Could I get some hot chocolate? It always helps me calm down," Kara asked, resting her head on Ric's shoulder.
"I'll call," Paul said as he went to the phone to order hot chocolate for everyone. Vince's cell phone rang and went to answer the phone in privacy. After they both finished with their calls, they came back and chatted until there was a knock on the door. Vince opened the door, and saw that it was the bellboy with the drinks.
"Bring it in, please," he said, holding the door for him. After he put the drinks on the table and receiving the tips, he left. Halfway through drinking and light chatter, there was another knock on the door. Vince got up and answered the door. He smiled inwardly when he saw the person who was there. He knew that person is the only one who could truly make Kara laugh, no matter what happened to her. He motioned to him, not to say anything as they came into the hotel room. Kara was too involved in her own little world to pay attention to the newest addition. All of the guys smiled at him. They except for Scott knew that he was the only one who could make Kara smile.
"Are you guys having a party without me?" the voice asked. Kara froze when she heard the voice.
"It can't be?" she turned around and saw him standing there, in his typical blue jeans and his signature jersey.
"Yeah, I'm here," he said, tilting his head and grinning.
"Shane?" she asked.
"Yeah, I'm right here," he said as he opened his arms and she immediately walked into his arms. Once he had enclosed her in his arms, she immediately broke down. "Hey, little one, why are you crying?"
Despite the tears, she gave him a watery smile. "I missed you."
"I missed you too, little one," he had finally calmed her down after a few minutes. "Want to answer my question?"
"It's just everything."
"What do you mean everything?
"Being able to get my dream job, finding everyone, my father finding me and..."
Before she could finish, Shane interrupted, "Whoa, what do you mean, your father found you?"
"He just found me a while ago downstairs," she told him.
Shane's anger was boiling. "Where is he?"
"The cops got to him."
"How?"
"He killed mom," she told him.
"Little one, I'm so sorry," he said, hugging her tighter. "But how did he get out of prison?"
"I don't know. He just said that someone pulled a favor for him."
"Son, take care of her. I'm going down to the police station and get all the info that she will need," Vince replied. Shane looked at his father and nodded.
"Shane, what am I supposed to do now?" Kara asked.
"I don't know, little one," he replied, and he was telling the truth. "I really don't know, but I do promise you that I will be here for you, okay?"
"I'm just so glad that you're here," Kara said, snuggling into his embrace.
"Me, too, little one," Shane replied.
After a long silence, Kara spoke up, "Shane?"
"Yeah?"
"What are you doing here?"
"Hasn't dad told you?"
"Told me what?"
"I guess not," Shane said, shrugging.
"Shane, what's going on?"
"Dad was going to tell you, but I might as well let you know now," Shane said, taking a breath. "I'm working backstage now with the whole crew, instead of being holed up in the office at Titan Towers."
Kara's face lit up, "You mean it? You'll be joining us?"
"Did I say that I was going to be backstage?"
"Yes, you did. Shane, please tell me you'll be there?" Kara asked.
"Well... maybe I should stay holed up at Titan Towers, don't you think?"
"Shane!!!" she whined.
Shane smiled internally and continued to tease her. "Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. I'll go back to the building and get everything situated from there. What do you think guys?" he asked when he looked at the guys. The guys knew what kind of game Shane was playing and decided to play along with him, just to see Kara smiling.
"If that's what you want, go for it," Kevin replied.
"Kevin Scott Nash!!! Don't you dare encourage that behavior!!!!" Kara shrieked.
"Damn, she full named me," Kevin replied, looking grim as the guys laughed.
"Kevin Scott Nash, do you know if Shane is coming with us or not?"
"Kev, please don't answer her," Shane said, laughing.
"Shane Brandon McMahon!!!!" Kara screeched, hands on her hips. "Please don't tease me anymore. I really need to know, please!!! I would feel so much better if you were there with me, next to Kevin, Paul, Ric and Scott." Kara looked at him with tears falling down. She really wanted him to be there with her. Shane was an older brother that she always wanted and now that Shane was... is in her life, she treasured it.
Shane saw the look in her eyes and knew that she needed reassurance. "Little one, of course I'll be there. I'm so sorry for taking the teasing a little too far. I just wanted to see you smile," Shane said, taking her into his arms, comforting her. Kara continued to hold onto Shane. She always loved how he held her, always loving and comforting, just the way any brother would hug his sister whenever she was in trouble.
"You know we should all be going to bed right now, since we got flights to SmackDown tapings tomorrow," Paul said.
"Yeah, let's get out of here," Shane said, pulling Kara with him. Kevin, Paul, and Scott followed them out.
"See ya all tomorrow," Ric said. "Good night, Kara."
Kara looked up at Ric and walked over to him. She immediately hugged him. "Thank you Ric for being there for me."
"For you, anytime, sweetheart. Now get to bed, young lady," Ric said sternly.
"Okay, daddy," she said, giggling. Ric looked at her, smiling.
"Get outta here," he replied. Paul and Scott headed to their own rooms after saying their good nights. Kara wouldn't let Shane go, not until he walked with her to her hotel room that she was sharing with Kevin. Shane had no problem with that because it was something that he always did, whenever he was with her.
When they got to her hotel room, Shane was a little surprised, "You guys are staying here?"
"Yeah, why?" Kara asked.
"I'm right across from you guys," Shane said, motioning to the door across the hall. Kara squealed and hugged Shane.
"I still can't believe you'll be joining us. It'll just be like what we used to do in the summers when I joined you guys," Kara said, smiling.
Shane hugged her back and immediately knew what she was talking about. "I'm glad that I'm here, too little one. Now that I'm here, I'm going to make sure that we'll work together more often."
"Yeah, I'm sure that we will," Kara said, smiling at Shane.
"All right, you better get to bed, little one," Shane replied.
"Okay, I'll see you in the morning, Shaney," Kara said, giggling.
Shane groaned, as Kevin said, "Shaney?"
"I'm the only one that is allowed to call him that," Kara said, laughing at Shane's groaned expression.
"If you or any of the other guys call me that, I'm going back to Titan Towers," Shane threatened Kevin.
"Kevin, if I find out that you or the other guys call him Shaney, you all will be in big trouble!" Kara threatened alongside Shane.
Kevin threw his hands in the air, "All right, all right, I won't tell anyone. I give up!! I treasure my job as well as Kara." They all laughed together as they went into their own hotel rooms and sleep for the night. Once Kevin and Kara were in their hotel room, Kevin asked, "Kara?"
"Yeah?" she replied as she was getting her pjs out of her bag.
"Why does Shane call you little one?"
"Well, it was because whenever we hung out, I was the youngest one and Shane was the only one to call me that," she explained.
"Well, even with the rest of us, you're still the youngest one," Kevin pointed out.
"I know... just don't bring it up, okay?" Kara said, grinning.
"I'm not going to bring it up, but I'm sure that the rest of the guys will ask you the same thing, especially Scott," Kevin said and laughed when Kara whined. "Just change your clothes and get to bed, all right?"
"Okay, dad!!!" Kara said sarcastically.
"Hey, the last thing I need you to think of me is your father," Kevin growled out.
"I know, but I wouldn't mind it if we played that role someday," Kara said cheekily. Kevin laughed as soon as he heard that when he saw Kara go into the restroom.
"Kara, why do I think that our relationship is going to be more than I bargained for?"
"Good question... once you know the answer, let me know," Kara said and smiled once more when she heard Kevin laughing. Once Kara had changed her clothes and did all of her personal things in the bathroom, she came out and Kevin couldn't help himself but admire her looks. Kara looked at Kevin as soon as she put her things and saw the passion in his eyes. While she was walking over to him, she did some admiring of her own. She loved everything about him. His hair, his face, his goatee, his chest... just about everything. Once Kara was in arm's length, Kevin grabbed her waist and straddled her on his lap. Kara's hands immediately went to his naked chest and didn't deny Kevin's desire. She knew what he wanted because she wanted the same thing. Kevin's left arm was wrapped around her waist as his right hand went up to her hair and pulled her towards him. He kissed her passionately. Kara's mind immediately went blank at first touch of his lips. She met every thrust of Kevin's tongue in her mouth. In the back of Kevin's mind, he was waging war. He knew that they needed to take it slow, but he couldn't help himself. He wanted her and he wanted her now. Reluctantly, he broke the kiss, Kara laid against him limply, groaning.
"I know baby, but we can't, not right now," Kevin said, knowing what she wanted.
"But could you just hold me tonight?"
"No one can stop me, baby."
"Thank you. I feel so safe with you," Kara murmured against his throat.
"That's the only thing that you will ever feel whenever you're with me," Kevin said. After some time, Kevin looked down at Kara and smiled. She was fast asleep. He laid them both on the bed, trying not to wake her up. He watched her sleep until peaceful slumber took him over.