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Juliana and Randy packed up a few of their things, and they headed out to Randy's car. Along the way, she stopped and turned around and looked around the area.
"What's up? Did you forget something?" Randy asked.
"No, I just thought I felt a presence." Juliana replied.
Randy put his arm around her and gave her a hug, "Jules, you're safe with me. I won't let anything happen to you. Let's get out of here."
Juliana nodded and put her stuff in his car. They climbed in and headed to Randy's. Little did they know that yes they were being watched. "Little bitch thinks she can start running around as some little groupie whore to a hometown wrestler, boy does she have another thing coming." Steve grumbled as he started up the car. "She can't hide from me forever." And he headed home to finish his plan.
They arrived at Randy's a little after 1am and seen that there was still a light on. "Are your parents really still up?"
Randy shook his head, "Nah, they probably just left a light on for me. That or John's home and waiting."
Juliana couldn't help but smile as she looked at his house. It brought back so many memories. Good and bad, but mostly good. Randy caught her smiling, and he smiled too. He couldn't help but admit to himself how much he had missed her. He knew how badly he fucked up, and he wanted to make it up to her. And now was his chance to at least develop a friendship with her, and show her that he would be committed to her, if she would let him into her heart. Randy cleared his throat, "So, should we take a trip down memory lane and go inside?"
Juliana laughed, "Yeah, let's go."
They grabbed her stuff and quietly snuck into the house. They tiptoed past his parent's room just the way they used to do as teenagers and once they were in there they broke into laughter. She found herself burying her head into Randy's chest trying to muffle the laughter just like the old days and as much as she wanted to push him away, she just couldn't bring herself to do it.
"Wow, what's so funny?" John finally piped up.
They both jumped. "Dude, didn't see ya sitting there." Randy replied.
Juliana bit her bottom lip and turned many shades of red, "Sorry, I didn't see you there. I hope we didn't wake you."
John shook his head, "Nah, I just got in myself."
"Did you and Nikki hang out?" Randy asked while changing into some flannel lounge pants.
John laughed and nodded, "Yeah, we hung out. She's a great girl."
Juliana smiled, "Yeah, we've known each other since we were little." And she slipped into the bathroom to go and get ready for bed.
John peeked down the hall and waited for the bathroom door to close. Then he popped back in, "Dude, fill me in."
Randy shook his head, "I'll talk to you about it later. But trust me, she needs me right now."
"All I'm saying is that I know how badly you want her back." John started to say, but Randy interrupted.
"This has nothing to do with me wanting her back, this has to do with her life being in danger, and her trying to defend herself and all she winds up doing is getting more and more beat up. I'll talk to you about it tomorrow." Randy replied as he moved some stuff around in his room.
Just as John was about to say something, they heard the bathroom door open and soon she appeared in the doorway. "Ok, I hate to be a party pooper, but I have to be up early tomorrow, so I'm going to crash." Juliana said as she walked in. "Ya'll can stay up and talk, play video games or whatever, but I have to be up at 7am."
"Nah, we'll all hit the hay." John piped up, "No worries there, sleep is our friend."
Randy looked over towards Juliana, she was putting away her toothbrush and her hairbrush and bending down when Randy couldn't resist and watch her. John smirked at him, and Juliana stood up and turned around and asked, "Where am I sleeping?"
"Well, if you feel comfortable sleeping next to me, we can share my bed, otherwise, you and John can fight over the air mattress and the floor." Randy said, "I'm going to grab extra pillows." And he walked out to the hallway.
Juliana climbed in Randy's bed and scooted over by the wall. When Randy came back in he tossed a pillow to Jules and he turned on the light in the hallway and turned off the light in his room and crawled into bed.
"Dude, you left the light on." John said as everyone got situated in bed. "Don't get too comfy, he who turn light on, must turn light off." He said in his old Mr. Miagi voice.
Juliana bit her bottom lip kind of embarrassed. Just as Randy started to say something, she cut him off. "John, the light is my fault. Bad things used to happen to me in the dark, so I tend to not sleep well unless I can easily see what's in the hallway, but if it bothers you, I can just deal with it. I've had to before." She said softly. "Randy's just used to it."
John felt instantly bad, "I'm sorry. I didn't know, I was just trying to give him shit. You can leave it on, that doesn't bother me."
"Don't worry about it, I wouldn't expect you to know. But thanks for being so understanding." Juliana replied. She burrowed into the covers and closed her eyes. She could feel Randy beside her, he was starting to drift off to sleep. It had been so long since she had had been this close to him, she wanted to hold him, but she couldn't bring herself to do so. She just wasn't ready for that, that was moving too soon in her opinion.
THE NEXT DAYElaine and Bob woke up to the sound of Randy's alarm going off. Elaine headed downstairs to make some coffee and check out the news before the boys were up. She walked out of the bedroom and noticed that the hallway light was on. She smiled to herself, she hadn't seen the light on since Randy had dated Juliana. She turned it off and headed downstairs.
As Randy awoke to his alarm, he opened his eyes and found Juliana asleep on his chest, holding onto his hand tight. She looked so peaceful and beautiful. He leaned down and carefully kissed her forehead. He carefully slid over so he could shut off the alarm and not wake everyone. He could feel himself thinking thoughts that probably should not be running through his mind right now but he couldn't help it. She was so beautiful, and only he knew just how in love with her he was. The world felt right when she was near.
He kissed her nose and gently rubbed her back. "Jules, it's time to wake up."
She stirred for a moment but then burrowed into his chest even more. Then her sub-consciousness woke up and she realized that she was lying on Randy's chest. She opened her eyes and looked up at him. "Yup, I'm laying on him, just like I was afraid of." She thought to herself. She sat up and stretched. "Good morning."
He smiled at her, "Good morning."
"Is it possible for me to take a shower?" Juliana asked.
"Yeah, everything's where it used to be. Nothing's changed. Go ahead, I'll meet you downstairs. I'm going to let John sleep." Randy replied getting out of bed, not bothering to hide that he awoke with morning wood.
Juliana couldn't help but notice and she almost laughed, but she was afraid he would think the wrong thing. So she climbed out of bed after him. She grabbed her duffel bag and headed to the bathroom.
Randy let everything on his body calm down before he headed downstairs. "Morning mom" he said kissing her on the cheek. He headed to the fridge and poured himself some orange juice and sat down at the kitchen table.
"Morning sweetie." Elaine replied. "So, I had a good stroll down memory lane this morning."
"Really, why?" Randy asked grabbing the newspaper.
"Well, I woke up to your alarm going off and the hallway light was left on all night. The last time I've seen that light on at night was back when you and Jules were still going out and she needed it on." She said as she made breakfast. "I know it's a touchy subject with you, but I had to tell you. You know, I'm really proud of you for finally talking to her today at the funeral. It may not be the best day to do so, but I know that she's going to need someone, and you could very well be that someone if she lets you."
"Oh, I think she'll let me." Randy replied not putting the paper down, but smirking behind it.
"Aren't we awfully sure of ourselves this morning?" Bob replied as he entered the kitchen. "How're you doing son?"
"I'm good dad, thanks. How 'bout you?" Randy said peaking over the paper.
"Better if you'd give me back my paper." Bob said with a laugh. He sat down and sipped his coffee. "Are you getting ready for Wrestlemania?"
"Yeah, I'm totally psyched up. It's going to be such a great night tomorrow." Randy replied.
As Elaine, Bob and Randy talked about Wrestlemania, Juliana appeared in the kitchen in her black dress, her hair around her shoulders and her cheeks were red from blushing. "Good morning ya'll."
Elaine and Bob looked up and Randy smiled. Soon the kitchen became one big hug fest. "Why I'll be damned, how the hell are ya?" Bob said giving her a big hug.
Elaine gave her a big hug, "It's so good to see you here. And I am so sorry about your Nana."
"Thanks you guys, I'm doing good. Yeah it's going to be weird not having her here." Juliana replied. She turned to Randy, "I totally forgot that I have to be to the funeral parlor early to prepare, but we didn't bring my car so if you wouldn't mind giving me either to my car, or the funeral parlor that would be great."
"Jules, I can't leave you there alone. Let me grab a quick shower, and we can head out." Randy started to say but Juliana interrupted him.
"Randy, I'll be fine. I'll be at a funeral parlor. Nothing is going to happen there. You still have to hit the gym and get ready for tomorrow. I'll be fine. Besides, I have a few things to do after all of the funeral stuff, so if you want, just run me to my car and we can go from there."
Randy shook his head, "I don't know if I like that. I don't trust him."
"He's probably not even awake yet. I'm sure everything will be fine." Juliana replied. "I have my cell phone and you have yours. Just keep it on you and if he shows up, I'll call you."
"Alright, but I don't like it." Randy said grabbing his keys.
"I promise, I'll be careful." Juliana said slipping her jacket on. She gave Elaine and Bob a hug and they assured her that they would see her at the funeral, and her and Randy left.
When they got to Juliana's car, Randy got out and gave her a big hug, "Jules, please be careful."
Juliana held him close, all of the memories from before came rushing back. She had to admit that it did feel good to be in his arms again, but could she ever trust him to be faithful to her? She hugged him tightly, "I will. Randy, you have to get in Wrestlemania mode. You and John go beat the hell out of something at the gym, and I'll see you in a couple hours." She said looking him in the eye. She smiled a shy smile, "Besides, I have to have some private Nana time before everyone shows up. It's going to be a tough day."
He hugged her again, "Yeah, and I'll be right there by your side. I'll see you in a few hours, ok?"
She nodded, "Thanks for the ride, and for last night. I'm sorry I blew up, I just.."
Randy smiled and looked in her eyes, "Get a little moody from time to time?"
Juliana laughed, "Yes, I get moody."
Randy smiled, "I'll see you later." And he got in his car. He watched as Jules climbed in her car and left. "Please God don't let anything happen to her. I'll never forgive myself if anything happens to you." And he headed back towards his house to pick up John.
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I'm so sorry for the HUGE delay in this update. Work has been SO busy that I haven't been able to type up the next chapter. So I greatly apologize and promise to update MUCH sooner than what has been happening!
Please continue to read and review!! You're reviews mean so much to me! I especially like when I've already started to write the next chapter, and to hear your ideas. That's wonderful! Thank you so much!
What's going to happen from here? Will Juliana be safe? Will Randy and her continue to grow closer or will something come between them?