Disclaimer: As always, I still don't own the WWE, nor any of the guys, oh yes, and no, I don't own the cities that are mentioned either, I just own my sick sick mind, my evil cat and my neverending imagination, oh yes, and I've noticed with much sorrow that no nice wrestler was to be found naked under my tree yet, but hey, it's another 11 days hehehe, hope for the hopeless *looool*
So, first of all a real big thank you to the reviewers :-), I really love you guys *gets all emotional*, even if I don't understand why most liked the last chapter, I reread it, it doesn't disturb me as much as it did yesterday, but stills doesn't make me proud, guess I'm difficult and harsh on myself, anyways I'm really happy you liked it
Ok, for Jeff's crib, I've got seriously no idea besides what I think I saw in some Hardy Show trailers (I've got no way to watch them, just the trailers on the internet, crappy country I'm in never gets the good stuff *pouts*), so bear with me, I've just imagined it and twisted it until it fit the way I needed it *sick pretty mind of mine* hehehehe, and I seriously hope Cameron is the right City, jeeez, I should start becoming a stalker, maybe I'd know such things ;-)
On the same subject, I checked for his car *stalking abilities are quickly growing :D*, I don't know when he got the Chevrolet, but for the sakes of my peace of mind he had it already in 2002 *nyan*, and to add, the sick part in my mind, who's the cause for my incessant writing, somehow whispered to me to get some little plot around cars and the Hardy siblings, since I have Matt on my "I-Like-You-List" now, I just have to integrate him a little more, the real events in 2002 will make the plot nicely evolve *is too proud for her own sake*
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Chapter 29
Jeff woke around ten when his alarm went off, Mark had been laying there awake, contemplating the sleeping man intensely, his next course of action still not made up, he wasn't sure letting Shawn go with Jeff was a good plan, but he couldn't stop Michaels on this one, at least not without creating drama, and he was the last one wanting drama around, so he decided on just letting it happen this time, and see what state they'd be in next weekend, already pretty sure that it wouldn't be nice to watch, he let out a sigh and smiled, seeing Jeff try to fish his cellphone and make it shut without raising his head from the pillow, sweet pouting sounds escaping him as he threw the evildoer on the floor, making Mark grin even wider, and with a voice full of teasing "Hey Jeff, that's not the right way to catch your flight", "Hummmmm", "Hello?", Mark got up and had to keep back from laughing, Jeff was back to sleep, so he shook him "Hey, you should get up, remember, flight home", "Hummmmm", Jeff grabed his arm by reflexe to make him stop, that shaking was as annoying as the thought of getting up, so he just kept Mark's arm in a thight grip, yawned and went back to sleep, putting his head on top of Mark's arm who had to get down on the bed in order to not get "broken" or have to unleash hell on him, so he tried the gentle way "Jeff, you need to get up", "Hummmm", his arm was twisted a little more, Hardy getting comfortable "One could think you don't want to leave me kid", Mark started to caress his hair with his free hand, playing with a green strain between his thumb and index, marvelling at the different shades of green that were present, and why Jeff constantly needed a rainbow in his hair, even if this time it was just one color, he pulled it a little, making Jeff growl again and get even more comfortable on his arm "Jeff", "Hummm", "You'll have to get up", "Hummmm", he was definetely not getting anywhere…
Next door Hunter was having the same battle with Shawn, who seriously had decided that getting up at 11:30 would be early enough and wasn't ready to move out of the warm cocoon "Shawn, you'll make Jeff miss his flight", blonde hair was shaken "No", "Yeah you will", his voice was getting quite pouty "No, just another hour", and Hunter's showed his exasperation "Shawn", "What", he put a pillow on his head, signaling Hunter he didn't want to discuss it, just sleep, Hunter punched him friendly and got down next to him "One hour Shawn and then you get up", "Yeah yeah", Shawn was back asleep in a matter of seconds, Hunter cuddling against him amused…
Glen and Dave were still soundly asleep, their nightly activities having lasted until the first sunlights made it through the courtains, but all the moans were replaced by gentle snorings, Dave wrapped around Glen's bigger frame, one leg over Glen's and one arm over his chest, Glen's arm keeping him safely in place with one arm on his back, none of them realized the phone ringing, Ric trying to find someone to join him for breakfast, but he was out of luck, at least with them…
Around eleven Mark decided to make Jeff get up, he had just gotten down half on Jeff since his arm was prisonner of Jeff's body weight, and caressed his hair tenderly in a moment of softness, he just enjoyed laying there with Jeff, and it wasn't the first time he noticed how perfectly their bodies fit together, that thought made him move pretty quickly, there was no way his body felt that good around another man, so why the hell was he feeling like that, he pulled Jeff's hair a little "Your plane leaves in two hours kid, so I suggest you get up", he was greeted by the emerald orbs, Jeff grinning as he turned his head "I was sooooo cozy", he yawned some more and put his cheek against Mark's arm rubbing it against "Soooo cozy, and you have to destroy that feeling of perfection, pffff", "My arm is not a pillow kid", he only made Jeff rub his cheek some more, for a second, with his green eyes Mark had a vision of a huge cat taking it's pleasure with his arm, just too cute, and there was that word yet again forming in Mark's mind "cute", he so hated himself and Jeff right now and snapped "Let go Jeff", "Noooo", "Yes you do, you have to get ready", Jeff tried it with blank logic "Well, if I skip the shower, I can stay another half hour in bed, so I guess I'll stay here for a little longer", which meant for Mark he too had to stay in that position, and with the position and Jeff getting comfortable again, his mind started spinning in directions he hated…
Shawn wasn't as much into straight logic as Jeff was, so he got dragged to the bathroom by Hunter, who took a lot of pleasure in harassing his friend a little "Move your lazy butt", "You're so nice Hunt, really", Shawn fumbled with his contact lenses, making Hunter laugh "And? Awake now that you see clearly", "I always see clearly that you're an ass", "Oh, I'm hurt Shawn", "And you could go and work as a torturer you know", "You exaggerate", "No, I'm far off the truth in real, you're a real hardcore annoyer", Shawn got undressed and stepped under the water, getting a spank by Hunter "Heyyyyy", "Sorry", Shawn started showering, Hunter just brushed his teeth and got back to his bed, getting down and dozing a little, an evil grin on his face…
When Shawn got out of the shower and started drying, Jeff started stretching, making Mark slide even further onto his back "Watch it a little kid, and let go of my arm now", Jeff grinned, and rubbing one last time on his arm let out a sigh and let go, turning on his back "Hmmmmm", Mark got up "Yeah, hmmmm, you're running late", "I'm not running Mark, I'm still laying", "Oh my, I revise my not wanting to let you go, I'm glad I can have some days without your impetious remarks", "Ha, I knew it", Jeff got up too, and after two minutes in the bathroom started getting dressed, Mark hissing "Jeff", the called one rolled his eyes and sighed "What now?", to emphasize his words he pointed "Your shoulder", Jeff smirked "Yeah, feels the way it looks actually, stupid ladder", Mark stared in disbelief, earning himself a nice pout "Yeah what, I fucked up my Swanton, nothing too bad, it's just like a giant bruise", now that was typical, just not accept how bad it was "A giant bruise? You're one giant catastrophe Hardy", "Thank you", "Oh, you're so welcome… So, how are you feeling?", Jeff finished getting dressed and looked at him, and very simply with an amused grin stated "I'm devasted, the second I get home I'll ingest everything I find Mark, that what you want to hear?", the atmosphere in the room changed within seconds and Mark glared him down "You're a real prick Jeff, I just wanted…", Mark just stopped and a deep silence crept over the room…
After a long moment, Mark shook his head, then decided against staying calm and pushed him back against the wall, all those weird feelings that had been running through him when he had lain there on the bed with Jeff, enraging him further "Next time you'll answer me like that, I'll hurt you Jeff, and that's a promise… Now tell me…", to emphasize his words he grabbed him by the chin and kept his head in place, eyes locked with his "…how are you feeling?", Jeff had started shaking a little, he didn't like the way Mark was glaring at him, but that didn't keep him quiet "Well, I felt all merry and happy, but now, crushed against the wall and a little, how should I put it, well I think intrigued or puzzled would work to explain how I feel… What crawled up your ass Taker? Did it just die?", there were many ways Mark could have retaliated, but he decided on the most humiliating one and slapped him hard on the cheek "Now, try again kid", "Ouch, you fucker… Now, my cheek stings, and I'm still not terrifyied, so buhu", Mark wondered how many slaps it would take to make him stop his games, so the second slap occurred, Mark cocking his head, eyes still locked with Jeff's "Ready to behave and give me a decent answer?", he could swear Jeff's eyes shaded until they were so dark that the green could be easily mistaken for black, and Jeff was wondering what Mark would do if he just spat in his face, he decided on not trying to find out, but wasn't ready to backdown either "You sick fuck… I gave you a decent answer"
Next door Shawn had stopped packing and was listening, calling Hunter, but keeping his voice pretty much down "Hunt…", "What", "Mark is going berzerk on Jeff", Hunter rubbed his eyes, looking at Shawn "Again?", Shawn nodded "Uh, yeah, again", Hunter a little amused added "It's not as loud as usually", "Yeah, but I think it's more intense", sometimes Hunter wondered if Shawn ever tired himself, it hadn't happened yet though, he just hoped it would one day "Shawn, please, Jeff will tell you on the plane, so sshh, and finish packing up, seriously", "If he gets hurt", he shook his head, man Shawn was tiring sometimes "He won't hurt him Shawn, damn it", "If you say so", he finished packing, hurrying and checked one last time "I have everything, I'm going over there", "Shawn… Go downstairs, have a late breakfast, and leave Mark and Jeff alone", "He said eleven thirty Hunt", "Shawn…", "No…", Hunter knew that Shawn wouldn't let it rest, so he dressed quickly, mumbling "I so hate you right now", "Yeah yeah" and with that Shawn was out of the room, and rushing over, knocked loudly "Jeff… I'm ready…", he put down his bags and waited…
Jeff was about to answer when Mark's hand came blocking his mouth "Oh no kid, unfortunately that idiot comes yet again to disturb me, but you'll listen… You won't get fucked up… You will work out… If on Sunday, I get the impression that you're fucked up…", Jeff started to try to bite him in order to get him to remove his hand, but Mark's grip was like iron "So I was saying, should you be wasted, I'll drag you over to Vince so you can quit and then I'll help you detox, ask your buddy out there, he'll know what I'm talking about", Mark had kept his eyes locked with Jeff's, and was glad he saw them flicker with incertainty, good, he had the kid thinking "So, behave kiddo, or you'll have to suffer the consequences of your actions, but the hard way", he slapped him gently on the cheek, before pushing him a little against the wall and releasing him, Jeff raging "You stupid fuck, I don't owe you anything, so screw you", and there was Mark thinking he had made himself clear, he just growled "You're in for a rude awakening kid" as Jeff went and opened the door, making Shawn frown "Ha, who was right Hunter…", he entered and glared at Mark "You couldn't refrain, right… You just had to go all bad on him", Hunter motioned Jeff to get his stuff ready and entered too, pulling Shawn away "Get out Michaels, now" he looked at Mark who didn't look all too sympathetic "Wanna grab breakfast?", an icy answer "Yeah", "Then get ready", Mark went to the bathroom and when he got back he went to over to Jeff, Shawn standing leaning on the doorframe got ready to bounce and intervene, but to the "shock" of all of the people in the room, Mark tossed a bottle of his oil into Jeff's bag who stared at him, seriously at a loss "Use it kid, and remember what I said, if you fuck up, I'll show you real pain" he turned and glared at Shawn "And same counts for you Michaels", Hunter scratched his neck "I told him already Mark, so chill a little… And you guys should move it a little…", Jeff finished packing and moved out of the room, a little "Bye" towards Mark and a smile at Hunter "Bye Hunt, see you on Sunday", Shawn glared a sec at Mark, then followed Jeff "Hey wait…", Jeff shook his head calling the elevator, jumping on the spot until there was a ding and the elevator door opened "No, you hurry, I need distance between that sicko and me", Shawn chuckled "That bad?", "Oh yeah, even worse", Shawn squeezed his shoulder, pushing him out of the elevator "Let's check out and you tell me on our way to the airport"
They had just finished when there was a whistling sound, both guys turning and seeing Ric arrive with Terri, Adam, William and Jericho, they smiled "Hey", "Hey boys, leaving?", "Yup", "Well then have a nice flight, and no too foolish things boys", Shawn shook his head "Ever seen foolish stuff happen around me?", "Oh no, never", "See, we're safe", "Have fun guys… And Jeff, don't you, you know what I mean", "Yeah, I think I've heard it enough already", "Just to make sure you understand", "Yes, bye Ric, guys…", he let out a sigh, whispering to Shawn who he had been pulling along "Pff, I seriously can't have that anymore", "Nope, I understand you, but they are not that wrong you know, ever had to go and talk to Vince about it?", they took a cab to the airport, Shawn and Hunter having one rental together and Hunt wanting to keep that one, Jeff getting down next to Shawn "No, never, why?", "Well it ain't nice when he gets all" he lowered his voice, imitating their boss "I'll fire you, you have dissappointed me and all, so believe me, that's something you'd rather not want to experience Jeff", Jeff pulled a pout and looked outside, mind racing…
Meanwhile back at the hotel, Mark was ready and heading down with Hunter, who was trying to be very tactful as he adressed what had happened earlier "So got pissed at Jeff again?", "Yeah", Hunter was more than amused and snickered "Care to tell me why?", Mark wasn't feeling like sharing the information and shook his head, a low rumble escaping his throat "No", The Game insisting a little "Come on Mark", "No", "Mark", he snapped "He's an obnoxious little asshole, who thinks he can get away with everything he does", it was all way too amusing "Well, he got away with anything until now Mark", "It's over with me being nice", remembering the oil given to Jeff he just let out an even more amused "Uhu", "Yeah, I've had it with his blatant disrespect", "Sure Mark", the elevator doors opened and they cam nose to nose with Ric and the others "Oh, it's the remaining duo, how are you doing guys", Mark growled "All peachy, get out of my face now", Ric pulled a funny face "Uuuh, what happened", Hunter was so nice to inform him "Jeff aggravated the Taker's mood", Ric laughed "Yeah, well that seems to be the only constant around here", Mark joined in "He's not getting it Ric", now Ric was sure of the opposite and expressed it "No, I think he got it, you just have provoked him again Deadman, and you know that defiance youth has nowadays", now Mark seriously didn't want to discuss it, he pushed past Ric "See you later Flair, we want to grab breakfast", "Try the pancakes, they are delicious", Hunter grinned "Thanx man", Ric shook his head as Hunter and Mark walked away…
The elevatordoors had closed and when they opened again Matt and Shannon came flying out, they were late, hence the hurrying, they bumped full force into Ric who somehow hadn't been thinking of somebody calling the elevator while they were chatting and flew back into Terri, Jericho catching Shannon "Hey guys, slow down a little", Ric adding "You guys are lethal, jeez", Matt's cheeks had flushed as he recognized the awkwardness of the situation "Sorry, but we're kind of running late", Ric was shaking his arms, sighing "That a reason to try to roll over people on your way out?", "No, I said sorry Flair, it's not like we've done it on purpose you know", "Yeah, I've got you, where are you heading to boys?", "Home", Ric thought for a second, Jeff had to stay clean, or at least somewhat clean, and Matt was one good reason to screw up, so he wanted to make sure Jeff would have a pleasing week, he pulled Matt away "Shannon, check the both of you out will ya, I have to talk to Matt", he pulled him aside and continued "Leave that brother of yours alone, got me Matt, he's had enough trouble, he doesn't need you in his face", Matt was both pissed and worried, a state he knew very well lately "What are you talking about?", Ric poked him on his shoulder "You staying away from Jeff when you get home, very simple, you're a clever guy, I'm sure you understand how pissed I'll react should I hear you went in his face", but somehow Matt had wanted to meet with Jeff, knowing he'd be at the concert too, so he just couldn't let go "Hey, he's my brother, I seriously have to talk to him, so why don't you mind your own business", Ric nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders "Because it somehow became mine too Matt, so be a nice boy and just ignore Jeff for the time being, I hate to have to repeat myself", "Yeah yeah yeah", Matt was glad Shannon was done and they could get out, he pushed around Ric mumbling "Bye guys" and rushed off…
Terri laughed at the scene that was unfolding before their eyes, Ric coming back "Man, as stubborn as the younger one", Chris smirked "Could have told you it runs in the family, why you think they have it going the way they have, one's worse than the other", Ric had his enigmatic smile on his lips "It will be ok, Shawn is with Jeff, so Matt can do what he wants to provoke him, he's not alone to cope with it", Chris was glad that Shawn was heading to North Carolina with Jeff "Yup, that's a good thing, Jeff and alone is not something that is recommandable when Matt is involved lately", Ric smiled "Our point exactly, so, what are you boys up too?", Chris answered "Not much, our flight to Indianapolis is tomorrow morning, so it leaves one day for madness", Ric shook his head dramatically "Oh no, no more madness please, we've had enough", Adam suggested "Let's go to the gym, what about that?", "Good idea", they all got their gear and headed off…
Hunter and Mark were enjoying, well Hunter was enjoying his breakfast, Mark was more glaring his food down, his mood still very rotten, "Oh come on Mark, please, stop brooding like that, those poor eggs are already crumbled, you don't have to add to their pain and sorrow", his voice was dark "I'm not brooding", "Back to your old ways ha", "Yes", Hunter pulled a sad frown, still managing to grin "Ouch, the nice Taker will be sorrowly missed", another icy snap "Hunter", and even more amused "Yeah that's a name I started to listen to… Unfortunately", noticing Mark wasn't laughing, he added "What, come on, Jeff will get it, Shawn told me before going to bed that he wanted to give something back from what we did for him, maybe there's hope", Hunter gave him a eyewink, Mark was staring at him emotionless "You're serious?", he was happy to see Mark at least more receptive as he used to be in his dark brooding times "Yes, I was as amazed as you are now, he has never really talked about since then you know, and I believe he really wants to help him, and it makes sense man, he knows best what Jeff goes through right now", Mark pondered his words for a moment "He just doesn't know how, and he'll do something stupid", Hunter was still believing in Shawn "Give him some credit", Mark decided to ask him a simple question "Do you?", without a hesitation Hunter answered "Yes, yes I do, he may be our biggest goofball but he knows how to do the right things sometimes you know", "Then let's hope it's one of those times", they finished quietly, both lost in their thoughts…
Jeff and Shawn had arrived at the airport, and their way to the check-in was very busy, people right and left flashing pictures and asking for autographes, it took them a good fifteen minutes and a lot of patience before they reached the counter, grinning and pretty happy security was keeping their back's free for a second, Jeff checking in and Shawn getting a ticket, requesting two seats next to each other, making Jeff laugh "Scared you'll get lost on the plane without me", to himself Shawn was making sense, always making sense "No, but in Carolina yeah", Jeff teased him a little "Poor Heartbreaker", the nice lady behind the counter made it possible, Shawn kissing her hand and making her blush "Thank you mylady, I cannot lose my knight on this quest you know", Jeff slapped his forehead before burying his head in his hands "You're an idiot Shawn, leave that poor woman alone", "Pff, ignore him, our Rainbow is grumpy… Bye Honey", that line made Jeff burst with laughter "How cheesy was that now?", "Not at all?", "No, very much, jeez, you can't just call her Honey", "No, that's nice, man, I think I have to teach you some stuff", "How, to be all cheesy around women? Do you ever get laid with your lines?", "Ha ha ha kid", Shawn pulled Jeff along to the VIP area, and got down on a couch, Jeff getting down on the one next to him "I'm kinda hungry though", "Yeah, how long will the flight be?", Jeff blinked "You're serious? Not that good in Geography are you", "Ha ha Jeff, I just asked out of curiosity", Jeff flipped through the menu, not sure he wanted a pizza or a burger, his hunger was sure big enough for both, but he had to make a choice, and laughing at Shawn's stupid comments just didn't help, Shawn took another menu "Sooo, what ya gonna have?", "Don't know, pizza or burger I think", "They have chili too", "Na, there's a nice Mexican in Cameron Shawn, I bet he's better than here", "Ok, well, I'll go with pizza then", "Yup, was tending towards one too", Shawn slapped him with the menu on the leg "Jeez, stop imitating me Hardy", Jeff pushed him back with his "Shawn, seriously…", they were in the middle of a menu-battle when the waiter made it to their table, startling them both and making them stop, Shawn first to raise his voice "I'll have a beer and a pizza with ham and mushrooms", Jeff joining in "A beer too and one with spicy salami", they put the menus away, Shawn grinning at Jeff "I feel like on a road trip", he suppressed a giggle "As long as you don't act as if you were on one, that's fine with me", "Buhu, says Jeff Hardy, right"…
When Hunter and Mark joined the others at the gym, Glen and Dave started waking up, both stretching, action that made Dave nearly fall off the bed, he slided on Glen's chest, kissing and sucking "Humm, that's nice", "Thought you'll like it" and the moans that responded to his actions were just one reliable indicator to Dave on what he definetely had to stretch out a little and what to just "attack". It took them both two orgasms to finally drop spent on the bed, panting like crazy and trying to find back some intelligence for a conversation, but they both failed miserably, Glen dozing peacefully and Dave getting up to take a shower, still shivering with the aftermaths of their "love making", and standing under the spray of water, Batista started laughing as he turned it in his mind, it had surely not been love-making, it had been hard and brutal fucking, end of story, when it came to their libidos, they both had to be bruised to be satiated, and that was just what kept him crawling back into Kane's arms night after night when it was possible, that raw passion, the lust that nothing could contain, the unleashment of pure and unaltered desire and pleasure….
The food arrived half an hour later as did their second beer, and Matt and Shannon too, the latter displeasing both Jeff and Shawn, and it got worse when they got down on their set of couches, Shawn objecting immediately "That's a definite no guys, make space for our imaginary friends please, it's not polite to just sit on them", Jeff just started eating, eyes suddenly glued to his pizza and all of his attention on the salami that just was more interesting as what happened right before him, he had to keep a chuckle back at Shawn's comment, Shannon first to answer Shawn "Don't be rude man, it's not as if we were the enemy here", Shawn took a sip of beer "Yeah you are, now move it please, we want to enjoy our meal", Matt tried it, by trying to steal a slice of pizza of Jeff's plate, but the glare his younger brother gave him made his hand stop on it's track and he pulled it quickly back, getting up and motioning Shannon to follow him to the bar, Shannon who couldn't believe Jeff just had won a stare-down with Matt "You're gonna let him do that to you Matt?", Matt pulled Shannon to the bar "For now yes, there's no reason to impose us right now", "I thought you wanted to talk to him?", "Without causing a crisis in public Shannon, I'll have time tonight", they got down, backs turned towards the two other men, Jeff who had somewhat lost his appetite but not his hunger, Shawn growling not so nice things until Jeff said "Listen, he's not worth it Shawn you know", "I know, but still he manages to piss me off", "Yeah, I know the feeling, I know it very well", just as they finished their flight got called up, they paid and left, Jeff hoping their seats wouldn't be any near of Matt's and Shannon's, luck for once present, them in the front and the others in the rear…
As those four were bording, Dave got out of the shower, dried of and walked back, to find Glen tightly asleep, he smiled as he got dressed and wanted to leave, but got back and wrote down on a notepad that he had gone to the gym, he knew Glen would probably think of that anyways, it was just more polite, he put it next to Glen and silently left the room to head down to the gym where Mark was lifting weights, lost in thought, Hunter having given Ric an update on everything already, and Flair as curious as ever, getting down next to Mark "You've been quiet", Mark let out a sigh, he knew his peace was over now "I'm working out Flair, what do you want", Ric leaned against the wall, facing Mark "For you to tell me how you're feeling", still not looking at him "Ok", Ric shook his head, not believing him for a second "Oh, really?", "Yes", "Thinking about your favorite rainbow?", "No", "Liar", "Fucker", "Hey come on, I just want to gather information", "As always", Ric grinned at him "Yeah, it's not as if that turned out most of the time to your advantage too you know",Mark continued lifting his weights, eyes on the mirror and not Ric "I'm trying to forget the person you want to talk about Ric, we're facing a dilemma you know", to Ric it was very simple "We'll need to come to a compromise", "Yeah, the one where you leave me alone", "No, the one where we discuss some issues", "What issues?", Ric had a certain way of adressing things, and this one came as simply as if he had been talking about the weather "Well, I just want you to ignore when the boys come back and reek as if they'd spent their time in Amsterdam Mark", Mark, to demonstrate his anger, put down what he was lifting and cocked his head "I better get rid of them, one may by accident fly into your head now", Ric laughed "Oh come on", Mark's voice was dead serious, and his glare proved that "What come on, I'm not discussing the kid's health Flair, I want him to live to see his thirties you know, and in a ring preferably", Ric nodded "Ok, so do I, our approach just differs", "Yeah, yours sucks big time, so why don't you let me handle this", "Ok, deal, but I'll help too", Mark slapped his head "Back to the start, man you're proving annoying today"
And Ric was not ready to let go yet "I just asked you to ignore weed use Mark", Mark was really fed up, he shook his head "Have I ever said something about that", that was one Ric couldn't let pass "Oh yes", he had to admit that sometimes he had been a little tough on the subject, but he wasn't a retard, he knew what was acceptable and what not "Ok, when people do it like every day, but not the occasionnal smoke you moron, so give me a break, you're making me sound worse than McMahon", there was a little silence before Ric interrupted it "Well Jeff never had to face him Mark", "Yeah, and if he had, he may have realized by now how dumb his behaviour really is", "You want to bust him?", Mark was never one to play the hypocrite or to lie, well, on his whole situation with the younger Hardy he actually proved to be quite a hypocrite, and a liar, but then again, he wasn't going to tell Ric that he felt like a complete idiot and like he had failed Jeff somehow, so he stuck to the truth "Only if he arrives completely fucked up in Greensboro", now that was something Ric called mentally a progress and was very ready to live with "That's fair enough Mark, I never asked for more you know", "Yeah, but he flipped when I told him, got insulting…", Ric kept his voice down "Mark, he still respects you even if he doesn't show it, he's at a crossroad in his life, he needs to rethink it and find his way, you can't force his hand on that", "I know that, I know it's not that personal, but still, the fact he has the balls to just act as if I was everybody…", Ric snickered, amused "He's defiant by nature Mark, a rebel, I mean take a good look at him, you seriously thought you could change him in a second", "No", Ric clapped his hands, grinning "So, at least we're back to agreeing on stuff", "Seems we are, but one advise, keep Batista and his pills away from Jeff, I'm not kidding Ric", "Of course, that is nothing that needs to be discussed", "Good, so can I please finish what I started before you came interrupting me with your chitchat", "Of course Mark", Ric got up and went back over to Terri who was explaining a move to Adam and Chris, Dave sitting there flexing his muscles and observing the whole process of the kids getting beaten by Hogan…
Their plane landed shortly before three in Charlotte, Jeff and Shawn getting their luggage and making it out to the parking lot where Jeff had parked his car, Shawn whistling at the sight of it, startling him "What?", Shawn was circling the black chevrolet "Nice car Jeff", "Yeah, thanx", Jeff put his bags in the trunk, waiting patiently for Shawn to make it to the back too, before closing it and getting in "You'll let me drive some time?", Jeff glared at him "No", "Bad Jeff", "Yeah", Shawn got comfortable, eyes on a very similar car standing a couple of spots further, he somehow thought it had to be Matt's, but for the sake of their peace of mind just didn't voice it, looking back at Jeff "Far 'till home?", "Around 90 miles", "Oh, that's cool", "Ain't that long you know, and to Greensboro it's even less", "Cool", Jeff nodded, starting his car and driving off, tires fuming "Yup, for once", Shawn laughed "We all get lucky sometimes… And please don't kill us", Jeff's smile was devilish "Wasn't my intention you know", "Ok, glad to hear that", Jeff knew the way by heart, how many times had he driven it, he couldn't even remember, often with Matt in the car, or Shannon, often alone, and now with Shawn was a first, he grinned a little, thinking about years ago when he was a huge fan of the man sitting next to him, and now the Heartbreak Kid traveling home with him, his grin intrigued Shawn who pinched Jeff's arm "What are you grinning about like that?", "Just some old stuff", Shawn kept his blue eyes locked on the driver "Care to tell me?", "Not really", "Oooo Jeff, come on", there was a silence for a couple of minutes, before Jeff, a little embarrassed admitted "I was thinking about how everything changed, I used to be like a huge fan, and now you're in my car, heading to my place with me", Shawn had a laughing fit "Oh, a fan moment", Jeff shook his head, blushing even more "No, just thinking it's amazing how things have changed", Shawn knew exactly what Jeff was talking about "Yup, was the same for me you know, growing up and idolizing all of the guys, and suddenly be around them, be one of them, you'll get used to it though", Jeff nodded "Thought so"
Glen woke up around that time too, and rolling in bed, wondering a brief moment why he was alone he rolled across the notepad and had to grin, Dave and his flawless manners, was bordering sweet sometimes, he picked it up and read it, laughing to himself, before stretching and slowly getting up to get dressed and join them at the gym…
When Matt and Shannon got to the parking lot they saw Jeff's car speed off, Matt shaking his head "Reckless as ever", Shannon couldn't believe it and laughed at Matt "He's a calmer driver than you Matt", "Uhu", "No, seriously", "Racing off like that?", "Hey, you always do that too", of course to prove him wrong he snealed his way over the parking lot, making Shannon laugh "Funny Matt", Matt's mood was far from laughter "Yeah, I know, man I can't believe Shawn seriously goes home with him", Shannon knew he had to calm Matt before he'd lose himself on his revenge plans again "Yeah, but you've got no idea why", Matt snapped "I know that, you moron, it may be to check on him", unfortunately his next words wouldn't prove to be calming anymore "Maybe, or because they have become close friends", Matt punched his steering wheel, snapping "Don't say things like that", Shannon shrugged his shoulders "What, could be the case", "I don't think so", "Just one more hypothesis to add that's all"
Jeff stopped his car in his driveway somewhat after four, suddenly being pretty proud he had cleaned last a couple of days back, at least Shawn wouldn't fall over anything besides paintings, he got out, stretching, Shawn checking out the house before getting out "Nice", Jeff was opening the trunk "Thanx, but stop complimenting me like that please, I won't end blushing", Shawn caressed the car, grinning "What, it's the truth", Jeff threw Shawn his bags, laughing "Stop it I said", he took his own out and made it over to the front door, opening and entering, Shawn following him, whistling "Oh, sweet ganja smell", Jeff was opening all the windows "Fuck you, damn I forgot to leave the windows a little open", Shawn was grinning like a madman "No shit Hardy, where are you getting stuff that smells like that after days you bastard", without looking at him Jeff said "My own backyard", Shawn stood there, all he managed was closing his mouth, muttering "Seriously? Can I get some?", Jeff stared at him wickedly "Yeah, was your birthday after all, right?", Shawn laughed "Oh, I really like you", Jeff looked at him, biting his lower lip, a little anxious "Yeah, not so sure I want anyone to know that though", Shawn nodded, serious for a moment "No problem, your secret is safe with me, that's not something I want to spread anyways you know", Jeff made a bowing gesture "Thanx, plus if Mark gets a hold of those news, he'll positively terminate me in less than he needs to roll his eyes back", "Oh yes, me too, so ssshhhh, let's indulge in it and never tell", Jeff shook his head "I'll show you your room first, you can get comfy, and then we'll go and pick something to smoke", "Ok, you're the boss", "Wow, I'm lucky", "Yeah, you are", on his way over to the stairs, he put his answering machine on play, making Shawn chuckle "Let me guess, it will talk to nobody", Shawn knew at his grin he was right, and Jeff just proved it "Exactly, if it was important I had it on my cellphone too, if not, bummer, they'll have to call again", "Yeah, I used to do that too, unfortunately I missed a couple of interesting calls, so I stopped and I now let all the messages rain down on me when I get home", "Poor you", he really seemed not to want to take any advice "Yup, just saying, there may be important messages, you never know", "I'll think it over Shawn"
Jeff got upstairs, Shawn following him, looking around and taking in his sourroundings, he really liked Jeff's style, and had to hurry to catch up with him "Hey wait", "You hurry", Shawn shook his head in defeat and entered the same room Jeff had just entered "Spread like you want, but try not to be a too big mess", Shawn pulled a fake pout "Are you kidding me?", "Of course", Jeff left him alone, yelling as he went to his room "I'm just getting my stuff down", "Go ahead, I'll join you when I'm done", Jeff started unpacking throwing some of the stuff on a heap on the floor, he definetely had to run the washing machine this time, annoyed he lifted it and went direction the-said machine, bumping into Shawn "Dirty laundry Hardy?", "No, a bunny I found in my room and I'm now about to release to its freedom", "Funny kid", he moved around him, grinning "Shawn, you sometimes make useless comments", "Stop hurting me like that", "Then stop throwing me curfballs please", Shawn followed Jeff, and when he had finished he pulled him along into the garden, making Shawn whistle again "Nice, that's like huge", "Yeah, that's one of the reasons I love it here, you're left pretty much alone, no-one sees what you're doing", "Yeah, that's important", Jeff went over to the some hayes and bushes, and Shawn didn't understand what he was doing around them, as he was admiring the pure nature that was surrounding them, on his knees, until he got closer and got a nose full "Halleluja", "No, that's Jeff-made and not God-made Shawn, I crossed a couple of different one's, this is a very nice result I've gotten, it's like a huge hammer that drops onto you, but still keeps you nicely in this world", "Smells like paradise", "No, this is just a portion of paradise Shawn", he picked a branch and got up, smelling it "Man, I promised my friends I'd keep it for tonight, but I don't think that a little early celebration is objectable", "Absolutely not"
They walked back to the patio, Shawn sitting down on some sort of oversized bed under a wooden structure with plants growing around the vertical and horizontal boards, smelling the branch and eyes roaming the property, Jeff getting in to get his pipe, yelling "Wanna drink something", "You have something without alcohol?", "Yup", "Cool, whatever, besides water", two minutes later Jeff was back with the pipe, two glasses and a bottle of icecold orange-juice, Shawn served the drinks as Jeff was getting the pipe filled, laying down next to Shawn, stretching, happy with himself and the world for once, he lit the pipe, inhaling deeply, making Shawn chuckle "Man, just sitting next to you I get stoned", "Good, why do you think I was that wasted when I got back, and I knew it, it's not as if I hadn't experienced it before, don't smoke in a closed room unless you want to fly higher than a kite", "Or the moon", "The moon ain't flying Michaels", Jeff had said that so matter-of-factly that Shawn burst into laughter "That was just a figure of speech", "Sucked big time, there's tons of stuff flying higher than kites without you making up some", "Uhu?", "Yeah", Jeff inhaled once more and handed Shawn the pipe "Happy Birthday Shawn", giggling as he took a sip of juice and stretched, enjoying the quiet moment…
As those two sat there quietly giggling at their funny statements, a car drove by, Matt raging "See, he raced over here", "Matt, we did too you know", Matt slapped Shannon on his leg, who winced amused "Could you now drive me home please, I've got tons of stuff to take care of", "Sure", the tires left some marks and a red corvette went flying through the streets to drop off Shannon, then came back to the street to stop in a driveway down the road…
It was shortly after five when Ric, Mark and the others made their ways to their rooms, most flights would be early in the morning and most still needed some sleep, so they had decided on doing everything a little earlier, hoping that would work, some having to move from their rooms, as Hunter who packed his stuff to take over Jeff's place in Mark's room. When he got in Mark was already in the shower, so he sat down checking his mails, waiting patiently, enjoying the silence that was around him, not having Shawn around was sometimes just a bless. Mark got out ten minutes later, just as Hunter's phone rang, who looked quizzical at the number, before it dawned and he answered "Shannon my boy, what can I do for you?", Mark stopped and stared at him, Hunter making a thumbs up sign, too happy he too was playing games, he didn't have to wait for an answer "Well, just calling to tell you they got home safely, and to ask if I should call after the gig tonight?", the grin on Hunters face reminded Mark of some predator, who was laying still and lurking on it's prey, he was listening to try to figure out what this was all about, Hunter answering Shannon's question "No, call tomorrow morning", Shannon was embarrassed, but he didn't want to piss off Hunter by calling too late or something, so he politely asked "Euuuh, afternoon ok too? 'Cause I'm sure I'll get home late and…", Hunter interrupted him, not interested in any stories of Moore's life "Sure, afternoon's fine too boy… And thanx for notifying me…", to be at least a little nice he added "Have a nice evening and take care" before hanging up, looking at Mark "What?", Mark was still standing there staring at him "Shannon's calling you?", "Yeah, so?", "So?", Hunter shrugged his shoulders, his eyes beaming diabolically wicked as he grinned "I urged him to be a nice boy and call me with news on Jeff, without telling Matt", "And you trust him?", Hunter had a huge grin on his face "Yes, he's scared shitless of me", "You're absolutely sure? This could backfire Paul", he shook his head with conviction "Positive Mark, he was frightened when I talked to him, believe me, Ric and I impressed him pretty much, he's a good kid, he won't tell", he still wasn't convinced "I hope so", but Hunter was, he even was sure they only had to gain, or better, he and his always knowing everything did "Cool down Mark, we'll get two versions of tonight's happenings in Cameron, why worry… In between those two the truth will lay"
Hunter got ready, and they all met at six-thirty downstairs to go and have dinner, not complicating anything they had decided on staying at the hotel, since going out usually meant hitting the clubs afterwards, they got down on a table Terri had gotten them, and got started, their dinner rather quiet and calm, but some on the table missing the occasionnal bickering…
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And so, one more chapter done hehehehe, I like it a lot better than the last, hope you have too :-)
The timeframe I wanted to cover in two chapters now streches over three, I'll post the next two pretty soon, it just would have made too long chapters, so you'll know why I stopped right now ;)
One little thing, before I stop, I in no way think Jeff has his own potplants, even the thought made me smile while I was writing, so no, that's all fantasy and my sick imagination ;-), and just to add, I'm not portraying reality, they don't drive reckless (and if they do, well, yeah, nothing if they really do hehehe), I'm writing a story with no grounds in reality, now that I said that, you won't hear me say it for another ten chapters ;-)