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JAMIE
Oh my gosh! I kissed him! I actually kissed him! And… it was nice it wasn't like with Connor it was different, it felt… right. On the rare occasion that I initiated a simple kiss with my ex he would push it further even if it was just a goodbye kiss he'd try and get in my pants. It wasn't like that with Dave, I was completely in control; he didn't try and force me into anything he just went with the flow. It was perfect, especially since he didn't pull away in disgust. Then he ruined it by asking to room with me I had to force myself to realise that he wasn't going to try and sleep with me, Dave wasn't like Connor and I had to get that through my thick skull. The man had been working his backside off to prove to me that he was absolutely nothing like Connor, especially since the weekend of Summerslam. Dave was everything I dreamt about when I was younger; he was a good man who loved his children not to mention my own. He was a cute, funny, smart, hard working, passionate, caring and loving man who I could both be stupid with and have deep and meaningfuls with. In short, to me, Dave was a perfect role model for my son and just simply perfect, I just had to get over my past and pick up what he was putting down.
I was down at the ring by the time Dave came down for his tag match; Kennedy and Finlay were first to enter followed by Dave's partner The Undertaker and finally Dave who smiled and winked at me making my heart melt. I had to force myself to concentrate on the match ensuring that all my photos weren't just of The Animal though it was difficult and if I was a fan my memory card would be filled with as many photos of the man's tattoos as I could get. During the match Finlay went for a roll up grabbing Dave's trunks and accidentally pulling them down. I naturally took the opportunity and snapped pictures of the man's gorgeous backside and the rose tattoo usually hidden to the public.
As we'd both eaten in the cafeteria we decided to go straight to the hotel after the show. We were both tired and hoped to take advantage of Eli's absence and get some shut eye. During the short drive to the hotel I took the chance to check up on how Dave's call to his youngest went.
"I couldn't believe what she was telling me! Tyson is becoming a father's to my children. They're not his! They're MINE, my flesh and blood that man shouldn't be trying to take my place." The man ranted half the trip but eventually stopped and took a deep breath seeming to calm himself down while I gently rubbed his leg.
"Sorry," he sighed patting my leg as he pulled into the hotel parking lot. As we made it up to my room I reassured Dave that it was alright for him to be angry and frustrated after all I'd seen it in my dad when my step-father married my mom.
We finally reached my room and once I'd gotten changed Dave headed to the bathroom himself and I took the opportunity to get my personal camera set up for the morning.
"Hey Jamie," Dave asked calling out to me.
"Yea?"
"Is it written in your job description to take photos of my naked backside?" BUSTED! He must have caught a glimpse as I'd taken the photos during his match.
"Well actually… It does say that I need to take photos of all the action especially those that capture the audience's attention and imagination and your butt definitely catches the attention and imagination of not just every female fan but every female in the world."
"Aha"
"Though I was wondering what on Earth possessed you to get a rose tattooed on your butt?" I smirked as the man returned to the bedroom. I was completely relaxed with him and was enjoying the teasing.
"Better yet what on Earth possessed you to buy WWE boxer shorts?" I asked raising my eyebrow and shaking my head at the man's attire.
"I got ribbed! Someone stole all my underwear and I had no time to head to the shops before the show. These were on sale at the merchandise stand." I couldn't believe that he was blushing; the man was actually blushing about being forced to buy WWE merchandise.
"Why do you have your camera out?" He asked subtly changing the subject as he sat down on the bed beside me.
"Because I, unlike SOME people, don't have a meeting to attend tomorrow and am hoping to go get some photography done before our flight"
"Photography is still fun for you even though it's your career?"
"Oh hell yea! It's actually more fun now," I smirked holding up my camera and taking a quick snap of the man beside me. The picture came up on the LCD screen and I burst out laughing it was by no means the best photo ever taken of Dave and he looked like a stunned mullet but I moved it out of his reach before he could see it. If he had the chance he'd try and delete the photo but it was by far my favourite photo of him. I photographed the man 4 out of 7 days but this was the first photo I'd taken of just him being him.
"Bully," Dave sulked sticking out his bottom lip and pouted. He looked absolutely gorgeous yet at the same time looked exactly like my son. Actually… Did Dave copy that look from Eli or did Eli copy it from Dave?
"Tough," I stuck my tongue out and burst out laughing soon to be copied by Dave. It was the most amazing thing when he laughed his entire face lit up and he automatically lost about 15 years, not that he looked old in the first place.
Suddenly he stopped laughing and dropped his head,
"What's wrong?"
"I have a problem," he muttered softly sounding slightly embarrassed,
"David, aren't you old enough to know to go to the bathroom when you need to" I smirked in an attempt to lighten the mood, his sudden change was making me uncomfortable.
"I'm being serious"
"What's wrong then?" I sighed preparing myself for him to tell me that he was leaving, he no longer wanted anything to do with me or Eli.
"I really, really want to kiss you but I don't want to risk scaring you off again. That weekend in Washington was one of the worst times in my life I felt like my heart had been ripped out of my chest and I never want to experience that again." I was shocked who knew that he felt that way? Perhaps he really did care about me. Connor would never act like that he'd just yell at me for leaving no matter what my reason was. I remember my mom getting sick not long after we moved into together and I stayed at the hospital with her. When I got home Connor went psycho and even accused me of cheating on him despite the fact that he was the cheater. I felt at ease with Dave and the thought of kissing him again made me giddy there was no longer any fear like there was with Connor. For the first time since before Eli was born I didn't think instead I just put my hand around the back of Dave's neck pulling him down so that his forehead rested against mine.
"I'm not scared of you anymore" I whispered knowing instinctively that he wouldn't take it too far. I felt his hand caress my cheek before he lent forward once more and pressed his lips against mine. I felt like a girl getting her first kiss and I melted into Dave's touch just letting things happen and for the first time for as long as I could remember Connor didn't plague my mind. I felt his tongue slip into my mouth and wanted to squeal like a teenage girl I was having this totally romantic and wonderful moment with the guy I had idolised for years and it was more than a ring rat situation it was real. Eventually we pulled away both gasping for air and he lent in once more giving me a slight peck,
"Good night gorgeous," he whispered wrapping his arms around me. We lay there, wrapped in each others arms, just gazing into each others eyes. I fell asleep in that same position and had the best night's sleep I had, had since before meeting Connor.
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Two weeks past and we had one day left before Christmas break and it just happened that last day was my 28th birthday. It would be my first birthday away from my family and on the road; New York to be exact. The three brands had joined together for a super show taping and Vince was there to give everyone their Christmas bonuses. Things were going great with Dave and we were rooming together nearly every night. I was in the locker room hanging out with Dave and my son when my cell rang,
"Jamie speaking," I answered trying not to laugh as my son attempted to put Dave in a figure four leg lock despite the size difference.
"Just because it's you're birthday doesn't mean you can skite off," it was Hayden, the man in charge of the photography department and with a pole up his butt.
"Vince was just here, he wants to see you in his office. Immediately!" the man continued before hanging up without giving me a chance to respond. I rolled my eyes and returned my cell to my pocket,
"That was Hayden; Uncle I mean Vince is looking for me"
"Can I come? I want to see Uncle Vince," Eli asked abandoning his wrestling match.
"Sorry honey its work. You can see him later though" I replied giving my son a hug before standing up to leave. I didn't want to go see Vince; I was enjoying spending time with my son and boyfriend, oh my gosh, I actually had a boyfriend. I headed for the door when I felt Dave's arms wrap around me and I turned around to return the embrace,
"What? I don't get a goodbye?" He whispered in my ear,
"Goodbye," I smirked only to have him drop his head to place a small kiss on my lips,
"We'll miss you"
"I'll only be gone a couple of minutes,"
"So?"
"You're as bad as Eli," I rolled my eyes kissing him slightly before pushing him away. I was really getting used to these goodbye kisses, since first kissing Dave a few weeks ago I found myself craving his touch and taste more and more.
Outside Vince's office I found myself strangely nervous and took a deep breath before knocking,
"Come in," I heard him grunt as I opened the door stepping into the man's office.
"JAMIE! Happy birthday gorgeous," the man cried jumping up and rushing across the road to give me a hug.
"Hayden said you were looking for me"
"Absolutely I wanted to give you you're birthday present!" He cried returning to his desk to pick up an envelope and handing it to me. So this was what he wanted, I wasn't in trouble he just wanted to wish me a happy birthday?
"Uncle Vince you didn't have to get me anything"
"Nonsense I've gotten you a gift every year since you were 13. Just because you work for me now is no excuse to stop. Now open it" I did as my 'uncle' instructed and opened the envelope, inside were two tickets to the Broadway musical 'Chicago' for that evening and a note saying 'for you and that boyfriend of yours'
"Oh wow thank you Uncle Vince, but these are for tonight and both Dave and I have to work"
"Do you really think I'd make you work on your birthday? Dave only has a promo which is scheduled to be filmed in half an hour. He'll be finished with enough time for you and him to have a lovely dinner at Le Cirque a French restaurant that Linda and myself quite enjoy. I have made a reservation for you with instructions to charge the meal to my account."
"Wow, I'm really blown away thank you. Wait what about Eli?" I asked running through everything in my mind,
"Ah, your dear son is going to spend the evening with his god grandfather, I barely get to see him"
"You think you can handle my son by yourself?"
"I thought I could, but my wife doesn't so she's here too," he winked. I couldn't believe it Aunty Linda was here? I hadn't seen her in at least a year. It was extremely rare for me to get to Connecticut to visit my second family
"Aunty Linda is here?"
"Yep she's next door. Why don't you go say hi on your way to get Eli?" I finally let everything sink in and was excited; I rushed and gave Uncle Vince a hug and a kiss before rushing next door to see his wife.
"AUNTY LINDA!" I cried rushing in without knocking; the older woman jumped up from her desk and gave me a hug.
"It's great to see you darling! Happy Birthday"
"Thank you and thank you for the present"
"No problem. I'm just happy that I get to spend the night with my young god grandson. How is that boy?"
"He's great, he'll be absolutely ecstatic to hear that you're here. He just loves his Aunty Linda, so do I," I smiled taking a seat next to the woman,
"Aw, you flatter me darling. I hear that you've gotten yourself a man?" She smiled causing me to blush and wonder which member of the McMahon family had passed on the information,
"My dear son-in-law is the biggest gossip in the world, especially when he's stuck at home injured"
"I was expecting Shane but I'm not surprised about Paul. Yes I am dating Dave"
"Does Eli like him?"
"Eli LOVES him and worships the ground he walks on. Mom however thinks that Dave is a horrible role model for my son but hey I can't help who my son falls in love with"
"What about you?"
"What about me?"
"Do you think he's a good role model?"
"I think Dave's exactly what Eli needs… He's exactly what I need," I muttered after pausing to think for a moment.
"I've seen that look from both my children you, my dear, are in love"
"After what happened with Connor I'm still not sure what love is. But I know Dave makes me happy and when he's not around I feel like part of me is missing. I could definately see myself waking up next to him for the rest of my life."
"I feel that exact same way about your uncle, even after all these years, its love sweetie." Was I in love with Dave? That L word had freaked me out for years but thinking about it in relation to Dave wasn't all that scary in someway it actually seemed right.
A knock on the door interrupted our conversation and when Aunty Linda called for the guest to enter the room was filled with screams,
"AUNTY LINA!!" My son cried taking a flying leap across the room and into her arms.
"I have to film a promo so I came looking for you. Vince said you were in here and that you and I are to leave as soon as I'm finished filming." Dave said following Eli into the room.
"Yep Aunty Linda and Uncle Vince gave us tickets to go see Chicago and have dinner for my birthday." I replied standing up and, feeling impulsive, wrapped my arms around my boyfriend. He didn't hesitate to return the hug and I was able to take in his musky scent.
"Dave we were just talking about you"
"All good things I hope"
"Absolutely, you take good care of that girl alright?"
"Of course, sweetie I've got to go I'll be back in a little bit." Dave reluctantly pulled away before leaning down and kissing me. I had to force myself not to melt and let the man gently pull away. I watched as he headed out of the room and felt somewhat depleted.
"Darling that is love if I've ever seen it, on both parts" Aunty Linda finally said looking up from my son. I smiled back at her before turning to my son,
"Eli guess what?"
"What?"
"You're going to spend the night with Aunty Linda and Uncle Vince."
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The evening was wonderful and my gift from Dave, a pair of gold earrings, was absolutely beautiful. Everything was perfect the only thing that was nagging me was meeting Dave's daughters after Christmas and of course having to say goodbye to the man at the airport the next day.