CHAPTER 6

"Ok," Suzie called. "I just need Jeff and KC now. Amy and Matt go scamper."

Amy and Matt looked grateful to be done. After saying goodbye Jeff and KC were left alone with the relatively small crew.

"Ok guys," Suzie began. "I was told you two are becoming a new couple. Therefore, we need couple shots. KC I need you to go change into the next outfit. Jeff, you look great as always."

KC was relieved to get away from Jeff, even if it was for a few minutes to change. All their touching has been driving her nuts. I can't get involved, KC thought. Getting involved with a coworker is a bad thing. She knew this from a past experience in Mexico.

In wardrobe, KC laughed at the teeny tiny bikini they expected her to where. One look at Marcie, the stylist, had them both laughing. Quickly the sorted through what was left from the shoot. KC happily grabbed a pair of black boy shorts and matching halter top. She also grabbed a white tank that, with the help of Marcie and her scissors received a transformation. Skin was shown but not as much as was originally going to be seen.

KC quickly fixed her make up. Suzie wanted her hair to stay wet like Jeff's so they sprayed it a bit to keep that look. Her long brown hair dripped onto her white take top helping it to become transparent, showing what she had and didn't have on underneath. The boys are going to love this, KC thought as she walked out of the changing area to head back to Suzie and Jeff.

"You are hot girl," Suzie said with a smile, noticing Jeff's eyes traveling all over KC's body. "I think I don't need a full crew for this. How about just the three of us hit those rocks over there." Jeff and KC nodded as Suzie dismissed her crew and they began walking. Suzie following them had another idea.

"I'm going to snap you walking down the beach," Suzie explained bringing up her camera. "Just keep walking. Great, now Jeff grab her hand." Suzie noticed the hesitation on both sides but kept snapping. "Get closer. You're a couple, act like it," Suzie commanded.

Jeff pulled KC closer to him using her hand and wrapped and arm around her shoulder. KC responded by wrapping her arm around his waist and looking at him as they walked.

"Perfect," Suzie exclaimed. "Now go by the rocks. Jeff stand behind KC. KC lean back onto his chest, head tilted back, eyes closed. Jeff arms around her waist." Suzie started taking pictures and continued to call orders until they moved into the various poses she required. Finally she had them kissing for the camera.

"Jeff you need to look at her as if she is the only woman in the world for you," Suzie explained. In Jeff's mind, this wasn't a problem. He quickly grabbed KC and pulled her towards 

him causing her to gasp. Using that gasp to his advantage, he leaned in and captured her lips in a smoldering kiss. Suzie called a wrap but neither of her superstars heard her. She quietly walked away leaving them in their own world.

KC moaned into Jeff's mouth as his lips continued their assault on hers. She gasped allowing him to slide his tongue into her hot mouth causing both of them to moan even more. KC hands roamed up and down Jeff's bare back as his playfully tugged at the end of her tank. Slowly Jeff ran his hands around her backside, cupping her round bottom and lifting her up against him. This quiet movement shook KC out of the mist her mind was swirling in. She carefully pushed away from Jeff panting for breath, leaving the young high flier staring at her and panting as well.

"I'm sorry KC," Jeff said softly. "I didn't mean for it to go that far."

"Don't beat yourself up Hardy," KC said standing straight up. "I know you want something from me but I can't give you want you want."

"There is something between us Kace."

"I know," KC looked Jeff dead in the eye. "Honestly, it scares me to death. I need time and space."

"When you are ready," Jeff said starting to walk away. "You come and find me."

KC watched Jeff walk away from her down the beach. She put a hand up to her lips and knew she had a lot to think about. Where the hell is Fozzy when I need him?

Hardy's hotel room…

Matt was sitting on his bed reading a magazine, wondering how long his brother is going to be. This is good for him. He wanted to talk to her. Maybe that's what they are doing…As he finished his thought his younger brother came into the room.

"How was the rest of the shoot?" Matt asked.

"It was interesting."

Matt looked at Jeff. He's had the look before, right after he came back from KC's room in Anaheim.

"Oh my God," Matt said. "You kissed her again." Jeff looked away. "You did! You kissed her again. What the hell happened out there?"

"Well," Jeff sighed. "We started taking shots the two of us, pretty close together. It was hot, I can't lie. Suzie wanted us to kiss and the next thing I know we are the only ones left on the beach. We were so wrapped up in each other we didn't see any one leave."



"This is a good thing right. You two are getting together, right?" Matt was confused. His brother didn't seem as enthused as he should have been.

"We were getting into it. It was really hot. Then all of sudden she pulled away." Jeff lay on the bed staring at the ceiling.

"So this whole thing is a no go then?" Matt was confused.

"Yes and no," Jeff replied, rolling over to face his brother. "She wants it but she doesn't want it. She needs time to think. I told her to come find me when she was ready."

"Dude, you just gonna wait for her?" Matt couldn't believe his brother. He is not known for patience or an attention span.

Jeff looked Matt straight in the eye. "I'll wait as long as it takes."

Amy and KC's room…

KC walked back into the room puzzled. Why did she tell Jeff she needed time? That's not fair to him. But I want him too. Good Lord, where did that come from? Does she want him?

"Hey girly, what took you so long?" Amy was worried about her friend. The shoot wasn't supposed to last that long. They were supposed to be meeting the rest of the Divas for a farewell dinner in 45 minutes and KC just walked in still soaking wet.

KC needed to talk to someone. Could she trust the Amy? "I need to talk about what happened. I don't want it spread around. I normally talk to Fozzy, I mean Chris, but I tried calling and he isn't answering. Can I trust you?"

It was a bold question. It took Amy back. She wanted KC to trust her. Chris talked to Amy and told her after their parts were done to try and get KC to open up. She needed a real female friend.

"Sweetie, if you let me. I would like to help." Amy looked at the other Diva waiting for her to speak.

"Suzie had me and Jeff stay to take a 'couple' shots and we kissed." KC said.

"That's not that bad. You shared a small kiss. It can't be that bad." Amy looked at KC, something in her face was saying something else. "What else happened KC?"

"We were so busy with each other the crew left and we didn't even realize it. I pulled away from him eventually and told him I needed time. He said for me to find him when I was ready. He walked away from me. Did I do the wrong thing?" KC sat on the bed and put her head into her hands. She couldn't believe this was happening.

Amy sat on the bed next to KC and put a hand on her back. "Time can be a good thing. Jeff may be a lot of things but I don't think he's pushy. If he said to find him, I say ball's in your court. I just wouldn't drag my feet on it though. Those Hardy's are good men. Matt is a great boyfriend and I know Jeff would be the same way."



"I am so confused. I have plans. I need to get through the next few weeks and I will be able to deal with this.