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When You're Around

Chapter 55

The week progressed quickly and before Chloe knew it, her final week as a WWE creative intern was over. She, Randy, Jess and Rach made their way home on Wednesday; the latter two more than a little bummed that they had to part with their significant other. Bright and early Thursday morning Chloe and her friends set forth the task of help their friend move in with Randy. While Rachel ran a quick errand to get more boxes, Jess and Chloe were sitting on the living room floor sorting through whose items were whose.

Chloe and Randy had talked things over and had agreed it was better to get her moved in sooner rather than later. Randy wanted her moved in as soon as possible so whenever he came home from four days on the road, she'd be right there waiting for him. Chloe also thought it was a good idea so she could get all moved in before school started because moving while starting a new school year was just going to be too much.

"So where's your little boy toy anyway? Shouldn't he be helping us?" Jess asked as she went through their stacks and stacks of CD's.

Chloe smiled. "He's picking Linds up from Sam's then he's going to head on over to help make a couple trips to his house."

Jess pouted. "Look at you, already making a life without me,"

Chloe laughed. "Jess, seriously, you're going to be fine!"

"I know, it's just…" She pursed her lips. "I've been thinking lately." Chloe looked at her, telling her to go on. "With you moving out and Rachel on the road every week for work…well I was just thinking maybe I'm ready to try something new, you know, go somewhere I've never been and try to make a life there."

Her friend lifted a surprised eyebrow. "You want to move?"

She shrugged. "I don't know, I mean it's just something to think about."

They worked in silence for a few seconds both absorbed in their thoughts. "This doesn't have anything to do with John, does it?"

Jess flashed her friend a smile. "I hear Florida's nice this time of year,"

Chloe threw her head back and laughed. "Ok, but in all seriousness, don't move just to be closer to him. You've only just started to see each other."

"I'm not stupid Chlo, all I'm saying is what's wrong with trying something new?" Jess questioned.

Before Chloe could answer, the door opened and in walked Randy and Linds. "Hey girls, sorry we're late."

Linds ran forward and launched herself at Chloe. "Chloe! Dad says you're going to live with us now! Is that true?" She asked excitedly.

Chloe smiled. "Only if it's okay with you,"

She nodded. "This is so cool!" Chloe laughed as she stood up and greeted Randy with a hug and kiss.

"Hey you," She said as she wrapped her arms around his waist. He grinned back as he pressed a kiss to her lips.

"Hey Linds, how are you?" Jess asked Lindsey who sat on the floor next to her.

"I'm doing well thank you," The young girl said politely as she looked at what the older woman was doing. "What are you doing?"

"I'm helping Chloe pack so she can move in with you and your dad. Want to help?" Linds automatically nodded. "Alright, I'm going to go through these CD's and movies and I'll hand you Chloe's and then you stack them in the box." Linds nodded and accepted the small stack of CD's from Jess before putting them in the cardboard box next to her.

"So Linds are you ready for school to start?" Chloe asked as she and Randy sat on the couch.

The young girl turned and shot her dad's girlfriend a look of disbelief. "No, I never want to go to school again."

Chloe furrowed her brow and looked at Randy in confusion. Lindsey was one of those kids that actually enjoyed going to school and learning. Randy smiled. "Linds isn't too happy about the teacher she got assigned for the year." He explained.

Chloe turned back to the young girl as she worked. "Who'd you get?"

The girl let out an annoyed breath before answering. "Mrs. Fox! Can you believe that?" Ah, that explained it a little bit. She'd heard the kids complain about that teacher before, they'd even come up with a little rhyme. 'Mrs. Fox's the mountain that walks'. It was really very cruel but also pretty clever for a bunch of fourth graders to come up with. "Why can't you teach us instead?"

Chloe gave her a sad smile. "Aw, you know I would. But I've been teaching third grade since I started and there's no room for another fourth grade teacher."

"What's so bad about this Mrs. Fox?" Jess asked curiously as she continued to sort through CD's.

Linds turned to her and frowned. "Get this. She's going to make us do not only one speech, but two! Ugh, this year is going to suck."

The grown up's couldn't help but laugh a little. "Linds, I hate to tell you this, but it's not just Mrs. Fox that has you do speeches, it's a fourth grade requirement."

Lindsey turned to her, confused. "So all my friends will have to give speeches too?" Chlo nodded and suddenly Lindsey grinned. "I can't wait to tell everyone! They were making fun of me because I got her and now they're going to have to give speeches too!" Everyone laughed again at the girl's excitement.

"I think I'm going to go finish up packing my clothes," Chloe said as she turned to Randy with a smirk. "Would you like to join me?"

He automatically smiled back. "Yes I would," He said and then looked at Jess and Linds who were talking to each other as they packed up. "You girls gonna be ok if I go help Chlo?"

Jess grinned as Linds nodded. "Yeah we'll be good," Jess said.

Chloe grabbed her boyfriend's hand and led him into her bedroom, closing the door behind them. She turned around and she was instantly wrapped up in his arms. "Mmm," She moaned into his mouth as he kissed her.

They spent a good while smooching before finally pulling away. "So how was your last night sleeping alone?" Randy asked.

Well considering he was on the road four days a week, it wasn't going to be her last night sleeping alone, but she understood what he was saying. It was the last time she slept in a bed that was only hers. "Well it was lonely as expected," Randy grinned at her words. "How was yours?"

"Well when I imagined you lying in bed next to me it wasn't too bad."

She smiled as she wrapped her arms around him, cuddling into his frame. "You sure we're doing the right thing?"

"Without a doubt," He said with confidence. "I can't wait to come home after a long week on the road to find you making dinner in the kitchen, or maybe sleeping in our bed, or even just watching TV on the couch." He paused as he thought about all the possibilities. "Point is, I love you and I want you living with me."

She smiled and gave him a little peck. "I am so in love with you." After that the pair set out to actually pack her up. They loaded all her clothes and shoes in boxes and suitcases to transport easily.

A half hour or so later they heard the unmistakable sound of laughter. They both shared curious glances before opening her bedroom door to see what all the commotion was.

Smiles instantly appeared on Chloe and Randy's face when they saw both Jessica and Rachel tickling Lindsey mercilessly. "Take it back! Take it back right now!" Rachel said to the young girl.

"Never!" Linds yelled out through her giggles.

Jess and Rachel shared a look before moving their hands faster over the young girl. "Fine, you leave us no choice." Jess said.

"Okay!" Linds yelled. "Okay!"

"Say, "I love Justin Bieber!"" Rachel demanded.

Linds didn't say anything for a while but a minute later she broke down. "I love Justin Bieber!"

"Thank you very much," Jess said as she and Rachel both backed down. "Next time don't try to fool us,"

"Yeah, everyone loves Bieber," Rachel said.

"What are you two doing to my daughter?" Randy finally asked. The three girls turned to him in surprise.

"Dad!" Linds said, jumping up and over to him. "I told them I don't like Justin Bieber and they went crazy!" She said, still letting out a couple giggles here and there as she remembered the ticklefest she had just been a part of.

"You just admitted it, you do like him," Jess pointed out.

Linds smiled at the two women. "I just said that so you'd stop, duh!"

Rachel and Jess pretended to be outraged. "Why I've never!"

Lindsey giggled as she walked back over to the women, placing a hand on each of their shoulders. "It's ok, one day you two will realize he's not all that,"

Randy and Chloe burst into laughter. "That's my girl," He said happily. The longer Linds stayed away from boys, the better. He'd just hate to have to RKO a boy that got too close.

"Alright, I think I'm ready to get some of this stuff out of here," Chloe said before the group began to move some boxes downstairs to Randy's car.

A/N: Moving day! Well sadly, only one more chapter and then the epilogue. Love all your reviews, keep them coming!