Belated Happy New Year
Yeah I know were into 2009 for a couple of days, but this is the first chapter of this Fic in 2009, so I thought it would be nice to just wish you all the best and may all your wishes come true :-)
Disclaimer: Blablabla, nope, not mine, no no, nothing is mine and this is only fiction, sorry, I know you'll all find that hard to believe but it's the sad truth…
Thanks to all those who Reviewed, I really love you guys, euh, in a platonic, creative way right, don't get any ideas lol
Notes: I checked the distance from Indianapolis to Cameron, but I just chose to ignore that it wasn't that far lol, had to twist the reality again lol, sorry, but you'll understand once you'll be at that part ;-)
I'm not really sure anymore where I'm heading with this fic hehehe, I don't feel ready to have Jeff and Mark conclude, ralalalala, it's so so hard lol, sooo, no, still no smut with those two, maybe a little Jeff/Shawn? Hehehehe, no? Yes? Hummmm… Well, who knows, who knows… Go on reading and you'll know hehehe, I may have been a bad bad girl *with a spooky voice like the little girl in the first Resident Evil*
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Chapter 32
Mark had been roaming the hallways, a smile on his face on moments, he was replaying their discussion in his head and was overwhelmed by the happiness he had discerned in Jeff's voice, the kid was happy again, what was working him was that he wasn't there to see the sparkle in his eyes, and that thought made him literally punch down Ric's door and get in, startling all the present men "Take it easy Mark, leave us please guys", Mark got down, staring at Ric who was trying to figure out what it was this time, guessing amused "Jeff?", "Don't mock me you ass… I just talked to him", Ric contemplated his friend for a moment "And?", hoping the answer wouldn't be what he was fearing now, Mark leaned back, eyes closed "Well, he's ok, he just got a new guitar, Shawn is playing drums and his voice just made my day", Ric let all the information sink in, the last one most jolting "His voice made your day?", yeah, even Mark found his expression was lacking clarity, but knowing Ric he sensed he was just again the target of his teasings "Don't Ric, that was just a metaphore…", "I'm just repeating what you said you know", Mark sighed "I know what you're thinking", Ric had one of his great outbursts, spitting as he was turning a little red "No you don't Mark, fucking dammit you don't, you know what you are thinking and are too afraid to admit, that's why you're turning it so you can pretend it was me who said it and you can start your little denying crusade"
There was a long silence, Mark really wanting to strangle Flair for having said that, and sitting up straight he melted his eyes with Ric's "That's complete bull Ric, it wasn't meant as you've understood it"Ric slapped his own knee, shaking his head "Of course it wasn't, right Mark?", "No, I'm glad he sounded happy, that's what I meant with his voice made my day you baboon", "No need to insult baboons Mark, I knew what you meant, but the fact that you're all sparkling and twinkling makes me doubt that was all", "What are you saying?", "I'm saying that you're happy, relieved that he's ok, and you're still infatuated with him", "Flair, don't push it", "Ha, I'm not pushing, I'm still trying to get you to see it", "Let's switch to another subject will ya", "Ok, which one", "Any lovers in your life", Ric stared at him, knowing very well what he was doing "No, I've been a very very good boy lately", "Uhu", "No juicy stories, sorry, but I have to admit that there are a couple of nice asses I'd love to ravish in the lockerroom", Mark snickered "Yeah yeah, rub it in my face, but still I won't fuck a man, sorry, and anyways, I was talking about ladies Flair", "Uh, no, you know why I do guys?", "I'm not sure I want to hear", "Because my wife doesn't take it u…", Mark interrupted him, getting up "Oh shut up, I didn't need details Ric, thank you very much", "You asked Mark"
Jeff was playing, his mind on Mark, and riffs popping in his head without any effort, he chuckled to himself, Mark seemed to be a very adequate muse when it came to writing songs, what startled him though was the realization that Shawn and his teasings where not that far off the truth, he seriously started lusting after the Deadman, or maybe it was just the fact that lately carnal pleasures weren't on the top of the list of the happenings in his life, but then again, those strong arms that made him strangly feeling safe, that deep voice that could send shivers down his spine, a small sigh escaped his throat as he opened his eyes to gaze at his new baby, it wasn't easy and it wasn't getting easier as it seemed…
Shawn and Rob came back upstairs after a little hour, Shawn grinning like a cheshire cat "Thanx man, seriously", "Well, you're very welcome, you're taking care of our wildfang after all", Shawn turned "Well that's not hard work, it's just too much fun, at least most of the times", they stopped when they reached the curtain, a melody making it to their ears, Rob chuckling "Well, I guess I was right", "Wow, that's just great", they listened for a couple of minutes before they entered, Shawn staring at Jeff, or more at his position, he was amazed at how peaceful and serene Jeff's aura was, Rob interrupted both Jeff's riff and Shawn's line of thought "Well Darryl said you'd choose that one, I was more thinking of another one", Jeff's eyes opened, he didn't move his body, just his head, looking at them "Hey, how did our little drummer-boy enjoy himself?", "More than good", "Glad to hear that", "I see you found your luck too", Jeff looked at the guitar, eyes sparkling and his voice all sweet "Yes, I've fallen in love with this one", "Well, guess no-one else will have the chance to play it then"
Jeff rolled back in a sitting position, hugging the guitar "Nope, I'll take it with me I think", Jeff unplugged it and walked up to them "Just don't you dare tell me it's priceless now", "No, I won't, I'm sure you'll survive it", "Good", Rob pulled him into a hug, handing the guitar to Shawn who marvelled at it, "I'm really happy to see you're eyes beam again Jeff", "Thanx Rob, I should have come here a lot sooner", "Yes, you should have, but it's never too late kid, never", he kissed him on the head "Well, let's go and check on Darryl, who knows what mischief he's up to again", "Sleeping", "No, he was a busy with a costumer earlier", when they got upfront, Darryl was comfortably reading a magazine, bursting out in laughter when he saw what guitar Shawn was holding "Ha, I knew it Rob, you owe me dinner", "Must come from you guys exchanging your fluids that you know each other so well", "Man, you're going to tease us forever with that", "Yes I will", Rob lifted Jeff to the counter with ease, Jeff crossing his legs and grinning at him, Darryl sighing "We won't live to hear the end of it Jeff", "Well, at least we have the delicious memory of it, and he doesn't", "Watch it or I'll add a figure to the price", "Well, then I'll have to sell the front row tickets to cover the expense", "You're a demon", Shawn was a little intrigued, he had never voiced anything concerning the tickets "How you know they are front seat tickets Jeff", "Mark called"
Three pair of eyes fixed him "What?", Shawn hiding his grin behind the guitar, inhaling deeply to sound at least a little normal "When did he call you?", Jeff's gaze wandered from one to the other "Like half an hour ago or so", "What for?", "To ask what seats they should get", "Uhu", Jeff was at a loss when it came to their reactions "What", Shawn still had some trouble keeping his voice serious "He just wanted to talk to you Jeff, and the tix were his excuse", "Get lost Shawn", "Seriously", Jeff had blushed and they were teasing him some more "Hey, I'm happy he called you", "Rob…", "Yeah what?", "Pfff, you all suck", "No, we're happy for you", "There's nothing to be happy for", "Uhu, Mark calling you, you finding a new guitar", Jeff added "My friends starting to annoy me", Rob pulled him into another hug "Poor baby" and whispered into his ear, Jeff looking at him puzzled "For real?", "Yup, I was lucky with that one, got it from a guy who died and the heirs didn't know what to do with it, I'm still trying to find out some details", Jeff moved a little and handed him his creditcard "Well, guess I got even more lucky", "Yes, now I couldn't make you pay more for it as I did, I'd feel bad", "Uhu Rob, what else do you want from me besides the tickets?", taunting Rob passed a hand very teasingly over Jeff's leg "Start shaking already kid", "Ha ha ha", "Yes Rob, he's after Mark, not you, you're out of luck", they stayed another half hour, teasing Jeff mostly, Rob and Jeff agreeing on him bringing the guitar over after work, since Shawn and Jeff wanted to go and do some shopping and Jeff didn't want to leave his guitar alone in the car…
They were in the process of putting the groceries away when Rob entered from the garden, guitar in his hands and contemplating the two men from his "hiding", Jeff was throwing eggs one by one to Shawn who was catching them, making a funny face everytime he caught one, he felt a big relief, he had been trying to keep a close look an Jeff but hadn't managed to spend as much time with him as he had wanted, he had after all a very demanding wife and Jeff was on the road a lot, so seeing he was on the best way to happiness again made him chuckle, he entered "I see you guys are having fun", Jeff had one egg left in his hand and it was promptly on it's way to meet Rob, who cocked his head and stretched his arm, the one holding the guitar away and caught the egg with his free hand "Got it", "Yup, I see", Jeff grabbed the guitar, holding it against himself automatically, making the other two men laugh "Possessive of his new baby", Jeff grinned, walking back to the living room and lay it on the couch, before grabbing a stand from underneath and placing the guitar in it, walking back to the kitchen "It's safe now, thanx Rob", "Don't mention it… I see you guys are hungry too", "Well, we both have creations we want the other the taste", "Uh, watch it or I'll start thinking you two are an item", "Wanna join us?", "And get castrated by my lady, I don't think so guys, but thanx anyways", ruffling Jeff's hair he left them to their preparations…
They had wrestled for who would have the honor of preparing the dinner, Shawn grabbing Jeff by the neck and pulling him outside, throwing him on the grass "You think you've got what it takes, show me kid", "You're so down already", "Uhu, big mouth you've got, especially since it's your butt who's crushing the poor grass right now", Jeff jumped up, circling around Shawn and trying to grab his legs "You're sure you wanna do this, I don't want to hurt you", Shawn stopped him in his tracks, Jeff's cockiness just pushing him over the limit "Oh yes" and he grabbed Jeff's arm, pulling him close and putting a headlock on him, Jeff's hands coming to grab Shawn's hips and make them both balance back, dropping on their backs, unfortunately Shawn was on top and went for the pin, Jeff bucking out "Oh no", "Nearly had you there", "No, you so didn't", "Uhu, well, then, attack me", it took a good twenty minutes and lots of bruises until Shawn had Jeff in such a backstraining position he had to tap out and accept his defeat "Yeah, and now the winner can finally start", Jeff was lying on the floor, giggling "Hey, first getting me down and then cooking, and I can take a shower and rest, guess the winner is the loser", "You're such a cocky brat Jeff", "I know, that's what makes my charm Heartbreaker"
Jeff left him alone after Shawn kicked him out of the kitchen and only came back a good half hour later, hair still damp and only wearing shorts, Shawn measuring him with his eyes "Sexy", "Shut up", "Listen, I know this sounds weird coming from me now, but Hunter and Dave have forbidden me to ask you, so now that they are far…", he really wanted to know, and a little blushed as he continued, Jeff cocking his head and awaiting the worst "Are you having any more piercings?", Jeff looked at him, shaking his head, not understanding the question, so Shawn added "Like as there", to emphasize what he was saying he pointed to Jeff's groin, Jeff who had turned as red as Shawn's tomato sauce when his eyes had followed Shawn's finger "How do you know?", "Some rumors, so it's true… How is it? I mean when you…", Jeff put his hands over his ears and closed his eyes, turning on the stool he was sitting on "La la la la la la la la", Shawn walked up and stopped him, grabbing his arms and pouting "Hey come on, be a friend and tell me, did it hurt?", Jeff contemplated him for a moment, before remembering the day he'd gotten it done, and the obvious pain it had caused "Yup", "How long did it take before you could… I mean, was it… You know…", "I came as he pierced it Shawn", "Nooooo", "No, but just to see your reaction it was worth saying it", "So, I mean, sex must be great, no", oh yes, it had at least quadrupled his sensations "Yup", "Cool", "Want one too? 'Cause I can get you an appointment for tomorrow", "Uh, I'm not sure I'm tough enough to endure it", Jeff grinned "I'll pay for it if you do it Shawn" but it didn't seem to really interest Shawn "No, really, thanx though, I really appreciate it", "Wuss", "Can I see it? Please", "Shawn… No, I won't show you my…" Jeff blushed even more "You're unbelievable", "Why? I'm not interested in you, just the little shiny thing", "No", "You're not nice", "And you're barging in on my intimacy, so please", "Ok ok", Jeff had to laugh at Shawn's faked pouted as he started to fill their plates…
They sat down comfortably after dinner, Jeff on the floor, back against the couch and guitar in his lap, playing, Shawn laying down behind him on the couch, zapping through the channels looking for the Smackdown show, teasing Jeff again "Sad Mark doesn't wrestle ha", "Blow me", "Oh, come on", "Missing Hunter?", "Nope", "You're one good friend", "Hey, you should at least admit you would enjoy to watch the Taker wrestle as much as I would", Jeff stopped playing and looked up "Is that like a trick question, if I say yes I would too, you'll start teasing me and if I say no, you'll start insulting me for not supporting the greatest guy around?", "Yeah, damn, you read me too well", "You're one predictable ass Shawn", "Pff, I'll learn to play it wiser, watch it", they watched the show, and went to bed afterwards, both still very tired from the last evening and their day…
Mark drove them back to the hotel, in a very eerie mood, but not a heavy eerie mood, he felt relieved, knowing Jeff wasn't as fucked up as he had anticipated had actually proven to make his mood a little jollier, even if the crap that was talked and pulled around didn't exactly make him stay happy "I swear, if you guys don't stop, you'll all walk, and I'm not Hunter, I'm not going to say this twice", Hunter who sat besides him grinned "I couldn't let them walk to the hotel Mark, they would have gotten arrested", "That an excuse?", "No, an explanation for not having kicked them out that's all", Ric who was also an innocent bystander of the whole brawl between Glen and Dave, and who had the luck to sit in the middle of those two, as if their sizes didn't already make moving a very hard task in the back, they were playing little games and none too gentle ones, he grabbed both of their wrists and kept them on his lap "Stop it boys or you'll be walking", they made it to the hotel, Glen and Dave immediately making it to their room, Mark quoting that fact with a smirk "Like rabbits, don't tell me they've been annoying just because of lack of sex", "Well, seems that way, I mean you know you brother Mark", "What are you insinuating now, that I lust after him too? Maybe some threesome with Jeff in the middle or what?", he glared at Ric who just grinned and pulled him along to the bar…
The next day, Friday, Shawn managed to get Jeff to work out with him, he was the first one amazed that Jeff was up at ten, still a little yawning but pretty awake, and not even fighting against the idea of workout, so at around eleven when they were getting up in Indianapolis, the two freaks were already brawling in the garden, Jeff on top of Shawn and trying to pin him, there was no way he was going to let him reverse the situation since Shawn had announced he wanted to see Jeff's piercing should he manage to pin the younger man, and that was something Jeff wanted to live without, unfortunately Shawn bucked and he flew off of him, immediately rolling away and shaking his head "No no no Shawn, no chance", Shawn clapped his hands "I love seeing you with a warrior spirit", "Uh, I just want to safe my virtue Shawn", "Pff I just wanna peak, I know I'll make some jealous guys if I know what it looks like", an evil smile crept to Jeff's face "You won't be the first", Shawn rolled his eyes, trying to grab Jeff who moved away "Yeah, ok, the guy who pierced it and any lover you had afterwards, but still", Jeff tried chokeslamming him but failed and ended on the floor again, grinning as he was defending himself "There's a wrestler who saw it", "Your brother", "Another one", Shawn sat on top of Jeff, keeping his arms above his head "Who?", "Oh no", "Who? Please?", "Mark", "No way", "Yup, he saw it when I got out of the shower, so it won't be such a big deal", "Yeah, but Hunter hasn't", Jeff tried to headbutt him but failed, Shawn giggling "If I wanted to ravish that sexy body and mouth of yours now I could", "You're dreaming", "Really", "Really", Jeff bended his legs back and reversed their position, laughing "Ha, now it's me in the lead to ravish you", "Watch it or I'll be growing hard Jeff", "Ass", Jeff got up, Shawn immediately behind him to tackle him on the grass "Your ass…", they both laughed more than they were wrestling…
The others stayed in Indianapolis for another day, passing their time with working out and partying, Mark getting more restless by the hour, before he made up his mind and checked the route to Greensboro, he needed to be out in the wild to think, he started feeling like a caged anymal, caged in with some baboons that just were there to piss him off, he had stopped growling and just let them go into their reflexions on why he was in this dark mood, that finally made them stop a little, but just a little…
Next morning Mark knew what he had to do, his brother mocking him as he started explaining his plans to him "You just want to go and see Jeff early", packing his stuff he shook his head "No, I want to spend a little time on the road Glen", "Uhu Mark, sure", "Glen, could you just be a brother and help me out?", "Sure, but a teasing one, hey come on, this is such a proof you know", "Whatever, so you take my stuff?", "Yeah, no problem bro, and you take care, couldn't want to have to come and pick you up because your bike died on you in the middle of nowhere", now that was one big insult that Mark wouldn't let Glen hand him "My bike won't die on me", "If you say so, so are you gonna tell Jeff you'll drive up to Greensboro and stay with him for a night?", "No, will be a surprise, if I stop at his place at all", "Mark…", "I'm doing this to have some time to think Glen, not to go and see him, hell, it's his fault if I need time to think for gods sakes", well Glen could admit that it probably was partially true, but he couldn't hide a little smirk "I know Taker, I know, it's not as if it was the first time, but still, if it wasn't next to Jeff's place, would you still go?", "Yes, I would", "Ok, fair enough, I'll take your stuff"
Mark had checked his route beforehand and looked forward to feel the wind blow in his face, he just needed that, some time to spend with himself and his thoughts "See you on Monday Mark, don't get lost on your way", "I've never gone lost", Ric grinned "Say hi to the boys if you stop in Cameron", "I will, but I can't promise I'll stop there", "Of course Mark…", Ric leaned on him a little and whispered "I hope you'll find your answers and you'll have pleasant days… And nights", driving towards Ric who was blocking his way "Thank you Ric, could you move so I can leave please", "Sure, and drive safely", Mark let out a sigh and took off not looking back, exiting the city and staying mainly on secondary roads, he didn't feel like highway on this one…
When Mark stopped at a little motel on the road, Jeff and Shawn were joining Rob and Justine at the club for a cozy evening and Ric and the others were joining for diner in the restaurant of their hotel, none of them made it a long evening...
Mark left early next morning, still not sure if he should stop in Cameron or not, and what that would mean as in teasings from everybody, but still, it seemed to be a good idea to stay with Shawn and Jeff and then head off with them the next morning, so his route stayed unchanged as he entered North Carolina, that was about the same time the next barbecue at Jeff's place started with Rob and the band as well as a still shy Shannon making it over, Jeff and Shawn nicely spread outside and awake this time, waiting for them with cocktails in their hands and the bong…
When Mark pulled up the drive he inhaled, got off his bike and stretched, staring at the Chevrolet for a good minute, speechless and wondering if that was Jeff's, the bikes that sourrounded it caught his attention immediately afterwards, but he got interrupted by hearing noise from the back and decided to act as if he owned the place and walked around only to come nose to nose with Rob who was trying to get the hosepipe out of Jeff's hands who had been a nuisance with that for quite a while, getting everybody wet, Rob let go of Jeff to straighten and stare him right in the eyes, making Mark do just the same, now he wasn't going to let anyone stare at him like that, whether it was in a ring or outside, and in the singer he had found just the right person to have one intense moment, startling all the guys around…
Jeff stopped breathing for a moment and blushed heavily, his mind in overdrive as he eyes were roaming Mark's frame, a sweet smile on his face before he tried to step between the two men who were still eyeing eachother, impassive and immobile, only to have Darryl's arms coming around his neck, hugging him and pulling him back against his chest, whispering "Don't, the mighty Alpha's need to sniff one another", and sniffing they were, their eyes were locked and not one emotion could be read on their faces, Mark wondering what that guy was doing in Jeff's backyard acting like a watchdog and Rob wondering if he really had the Undertaker standing before him and why, it was more the why, he was curious to find out if Jeff had really managed to get a spot in the Deadman's heart for him to show up here unannounced, Shawn had made it from his comfortable place with bong and cold beer to come closer too, frowning a second as he thought about taking up bets who would be the last man standing but dismissing it though as a very stupid idea, their staredown had gotten everybody's attention, but as quick as it had started it ended, Rob cocked his head and decided to play it nice, there was no reason to go into hostilities, not yet anyways "Hello", Mark wasn't after a fight either, and afterall he was the one barging in "Hi, I took the liberty of coming around since I heard you guys…", he pointed to Jeff, a sting in his heart as he saw him like that with Darryl but dismissing it "I know him there", Rob grinned following his gaze and not missing the little glare clouding his eyes as he saw Darryl pressing Jeff against him, he decided to take the discussion to another topic "You were the sound that came up the street", "Yeah", "A Harley, nice, I see you are a man of taste… I'm Rob by the way", "Mark, and yes, I am, I suppose one of the beauties out there is yours", Mark tried very hard to ignore that weird and rare feeling he felt when he saw Jeff in that stranger's arms, grinning and cozily leaning back, obviously feeling at ease, it pissed him off to the highest that he'd even consider calling that feeling a little jealousy, it wasn't, it had to be his long drive or the staredown or whatever, Jeff detached from Darryl and walked up to him "Hi… What are you doing here", Mark ruffled through Jeff's hair pulling him into an innocent hug, even if Shawn gave Rob a huge grin seeing them, well, a supposedly innocent hug "I needed some air and my baby some miles, so I figured I'd drive to Greensboro and stop here, I thought about coming to see if you guys behaved, but I see you are", "Somehow", their eyes locked for a moment before Jeff playfully pushed him towards the terrasse introducing him to everyone…
Shawn laughed and shook his head "You're worse than the plague Mark, seriously, not even four days you can live without us", "Happy to see you too Michaels", "You came all the way on your bike?", "No, I switched to my flying carpet for a couple of miles", "Very funny", Mark looked around a little, the worst he could find was some weed on the table, he remembered his discussion with Ric and sighed, well if there was nothing else it was a progress, he politely denied the bong Shawn wanted to hand him, slapping him on the head "That called behaving Shawn?", "No, but hey, we're partying here, so chill, will ya, no stupid comments"
They sat outside around a fire that they had lit, well Rick had with Jeff's help, who was now installed back against a tree and dreaming, head back, with Shawn's head on his lap and whispering "Did you notice how he looked at you", "No", "He did, Jeff, this is like one big chance to get closer to him, have him room with you", Jeff pulled his hair a little, chuckling "No Shawn, stop it, he just wanted to take a ride damn it, nothing more", "What are you afraid of", "Nothing", "Uhu, then you should accept that possibility Jeff", "If he hears you you'll suffer", "That what you're afraid of?", "No, I'm not afraid Shawn", "Then why do we have this discussion", "'Cause you're a way too curious guy", Shawn noticed that Jeff followed Mark with his eyes and laughed "See, you're drooling over him", "No", "No? You practically undressed him with your eyes Hardy", "Not true, I just checked where he was headed to", "Uhu", Darryl came and saved him, pulling Shawn away "Leave Jeff alone with that subject, he blushes too much", "You're jealous?", "No, I'm not, not at all", he handed them both a beer and sat down, grinning at Jeff "I have to admit he's right you know, you've been smiling a lot since he arrived", "I would have even if he hadn't arrived Darryl", "Sure Jeff, sure… Why don't you go and see if your friend doesn't need anything", "Rob already went in after him", "Oh my, poor Mark", "Hey"
"Don't hurt him", Mark turned to look at him a little puzzled before opening the fridge again and handing Rob a beer too, this was gonna be one more awkward and annoying discussion, but he actually liked Rob, he was a genuine guy and was worried about Jeff too, but mostly he had a just as huge passion for bikes, Mark leaned on the counter and fixed the other man "I think I already did that more than once", Rob took a sip and chuckled a little, yeah, he sure as hell already had "I'm not talking about in the ring, but outside Mark, he's more vulnerable than you think… And he really likes you", and that was something Mark too knew very well, willing the last part away, far away, he knew Jeff liked him but wasn't sure he liked Rob's tone on it "Oh I think I've got a good idea about how vulnerable he is", "Yeah, Shawn told me about his problems, it's good you guys watch him a little", "Yeah, even if it's a very demanding job", "Oh yes, he can be tiring", "You know his brother too?", "Oh yes, and their little feud", since Jeff hadn't told him anything until now, Mark really hoped he could learn something from Rob "Yeah, what's that about", "Well basically about Matt worrying himself sick, this is just his very bad way of handling things", "Very bad indeed", "They'll come around", "I really hope it won't be too long, it's starting to involve too many people", "Well, it clearly won't, if they don't come along my wife will take care of it, and I swear they both won't enjoy it", Mark raised his bottle, laughing "Ouch, yeah, well maybe that or a nice fight would help, they have a match together in a week, and I just don't wanna be there to witness carnage should they decide to turn on eachother", "Well, guess I'll have to watch then, promises to be entertaining", "I'll give the two brats entertaining if they start", "No doubt about that", they saw Jeff pass, not looking at them and pouting, they both crocked their eyebrows, but continued their discussion anyways…
Jeff had been teased to the point where something in him snapped, and finishing his beer in one huge sip he had gotten up and stomped off, sulking, they had been teaming on him not even ten seconds after Darryl had told Shawn to stop, and he needed something to calm him, and quick, he rushed upstairs, locking the door and dropping on his bed, shaking a little, Mark's arrival had stirred him up more than he'd like, and not knowing for sure it wasn't for him was just distressing, and hiding his head on his pillow he screamed "Argh" then continued by pounding the poor innocent pillow before sliding to the floor and thinking for a moment, he took his cokebag and snorted a couple of lines, he needed to stay focused on the party and not on Mark, after ten more minutes spend sighing and moaning he snorted another couple and got up, feeling ready to take it on the mean world downstairs…
When Jeff passed them again, Rob yelled "Hey Rainbow" making him halting and looking over to them "Wanna have a beer with us", Jeff jumped on the table grinning at him and trying to get his bottle, Rob taking it quickly away and capturing Jeff's hand "No, you get your own Jeff", Jeff stuck out his tongue while jumping down again "Spoilsport", he tried very much not to look any of them in the eyes and got himself a bottle, before heading back out, hanging high around Mark wasn't something he enjoyed, so he made it back to Shawn and Darryl who were laughing when he came back "We thought we'd have to call you missing Jeff", "Very funny", he sat down, pushing Shawn away and grabbing the Tequila bottle that was lying in his lap "You both shut it, nothing about Mark", "Noooo, nothing, just your heart beating faster around him", "So what?", Shawn giggled from his position in the grass "So what? You're admitting it?" Jeff downed the Tequila in one big gulp and would never know if it was just his subconscience finally "admitting" it or the fact he had snorted way too much and had gotten more than high and very talkative, it was one for the reasons he preferred snorting alone, he always ended up opening his mouth way too much, and this time it would be a bomb he'd unleash "What? That I enjoy his presence? That I like it when he gives me discrete, soft glances when he thinks no-one's watching? Or maybe that I like falling asleep, cradled in his arms? So fucking what, ha? This is as good as it will ever get, so fucking stop annoying me, it's breaking me dammit"
Both Darryl and Shawn stared at him speechless, at a loss for more than just words at Jeff's admission, and they followed him with their eyes as he took off again to go and sit with Rick and some other guys, Shawn the first to recuperate "Did he just admit he wanted Mark as more than a friend", Darryl just shrugged his shoulders, finishing his beer and trying to make sense out of it all "Uhu", Shawn wasn't sure he really had heard right "Ok, so he really said that right, we're not that stoned that we're hearing stuff", "Nope", "Wow", "Yup, and did you see his eyes sparkle… Raw passion", "Yeah, wow, if I tell Hunt and Ric, they'll be sooo jealous that I was the one witnessing the first outburst", Darryl slapped him "You're a mean person Shawn", "Yeah, I know, still, I was there", they high-fived each other as Darryl was chuckling "And there I was not liking Shawn Michaels, funny I'm now having a good time around you", Shawn pouted a little "Hey, you should never judge someone you haven't met yet", "Yeah, thank you for that advise"
Jeff had sat down next to the fire, feeling the stupid Tequila more than just a bit and lost in thoughts when Rob and Mark came back from their bike inspection, Mark getting down next to Jeff "You're ok?", "Uhu", "The fire seems really fascinating", "Uhu", "Don't wanna talk to me?", Jeff paled, realizing Mark may have heard him when he had lost it "About what?", "I don't know, anything that comes to your mind", "Nothing actually", "Jeff…", Mark gave his leg a tender squeeze, making Jeff tense, and stare at him "You're ok?", Jeff nodded "Yeah, sorry", "A little jumpy perhaps?", "No no", Jeff sighed and Mark pulled him against him "You know you can talk to me about everything, right kid?", "Yeah, I'm ok, there's nothing", his heart was racing and he had blushed, hiding his head against Mark's shoulder, Shawn and Darryl explaining to Rob what had happened and grinning at their position next to the fire, Rob shushing them "Shhh, don't be this loud guys, let them be", "Oh yes…", "Talking of which, it's getting late, I'm heading home", "Already?", "It's way past midnight", "Oh, how late", "Hey, it's not me having a match tomorrow Heartbreaker", "Oups, yeah, I forgot completely about that", "Well, I noticed" and raising his voice added "We should call it a night, before it starts degenerating", Jeff was half asleep already, savouring Mark's presence as much as he could, knowing that he'd be pissed as hell should he be tested, and then it would all be over again with cozy cuddling, Mark didn't get up, he just pointed to Jeff, smiling, Rob grinning "Yeah, he has a tendency of falling asleep anywhere that kid… See you guys tomorrow"
Shawn got down next to Mark with three cold beers to end the evening calmly, he had brought one for Jeff too, but he just pushed the bottle away, cuddling closer to Mark which made Shawn grin "I think he missed you, never cuddles like that with me, pff", Mark patted Shawn's head like a dog "Poor you and lucky me I guess", "Hey, you have a serene expression on your face, you're enjoying it as much as he does, don't you", "I don't know what you are talking about, I'm serene 'cause I have a great ride behind me Shawn", "Oh ok, so this is just what? Annoying?", "No, it's actually very comfortable, but still, there's nothing more, and please stop it now", "Whatever Deadman, whatever", they left the fire to burn down since it was already nearly extinguished and Mark had to help Jeff standing, the Tequila and the coke leaving Jeff's system had exhausted him and he was somnolant "Hey Jeff, you think you could possibly make yourself even heavier?", "Hummm", Shawn had some trouble walking straight too, but at least he still managed to stand on his own, so he started pushing Shawn and carrying Jeff, grumbling some things about discipline and knowing limits, Shawn happily whistling "We have no limits", "I see that Michaels, now move it and faster please", "Yeah yeah…", "You know what room I can take?", Shawn turned, an evil grin on his face "Yeah, Jeff's…", that stupid grin, the words, Jeff stirring against him and pushing even closer, his arms around his neck and face nuzzled in the pit of Mark's neck, it all made him angry, well besides the nuzzling which send tremors through his body, yeah, he positively lost it around Jeff, it wasn't something new, but he wasn't about to give Shawn the pleasure to see it "Ok, and a room without Jeff… And without you?", "Don't know…", "Are there anymore bedrooms", "Yes", "Good", "But I'm not sure he would want you to sleep in there", "And why's th…" Mark shook his head, since when was he discussing things "Now move it Shawn, now I said, and don't you worry about me using a room I shouldn't, I'm a big boy", entering his own room, Shawn grinned some more, his voice teasing "Yeah, but one big boy in denial, at least Jeff isn't anymore", seeing Mark stare at him not understanding, he closed the door and fell on his bed, mumbling "Oups"
Mark finally found Jeff's room thanks to some very fuzzy indications from the younger man, he was a little more awake but still as drunk and wasted as before, and clinging to Mark as he put him on his feet, begging softly not to let him go, Mark pulled him a little closer and manoeuvered them over to the bed, and sat Jeff down who didn't let go of him "Jeff, please, I'll help you undress ok", "Hummm, ok", leaning on Mark, who sighed, it was as every so often when they'd roomed or nearly every time, him helping Jeff to bed, but this time Jeff wasn't letting go it seemed "Hey, let go so I can start, ok", he gently pulled Jeff's wrists, who was shaking his head "No please, don't go…", "I'm not going, I'm helping you undress kid", "Don't leave me alone ok", "Jeff, I'm sure you can sleep alone right", another headshake "Please…" at least he had let go and Jeff could start helping him to undress, even if Jeff's sad shimmer in the eyes broke his heart a little when he got up "Hey Jeff, come on, you'll fall asleep soon anyways and then we'll meet tomorrow morning", it was as soft as it could possibly be "Please Mark", Mark sighed and nodded in defeat "Allright, I'll just get my stuff ok", Jeff waited anxiously, eyes on the door and smiling when he saw him come back, ready for bed "You've come back", "Jeff, I keep my word, if I say I'll room with you I'll do it ok", Mark pushed Jeff a little "Make some space kid" and climbed in, immediately having Jeff cuddling up on him "Hey, relax Jeff ok, I said rooming, not…", but as he was searching the right terminology for what Jeff was doing to him he noticed he had fallen asleep on him "Great, just great, business as usual, right Hardy", he stretched and put his arm around him, closing his eyes and drifting off too…
Mark woke around nine, needing a moment to realize where he was and why the hell he had Jeff in his arms, he remembered pretty quickly and smiled, putting a kiss on his forehead "Wake up you baby", "Hummmm", "No, nothing hummmm, wake up", he shook him a little making him stir even worse "Stop… Tired… Headache…", Mark chuckled at the few words he was granted "Yeah, I can imagine, you were plastered", "Hummmm", "But still, we have to move to Greensboro kid", "Please", "Oh no, no please kid, your last one got me in your bed", at least Jeff's head raised as he stared at him, muttering "We haven't done anything right?", now Mark was laughing, shaking his head "Oh no, no no, no sex", "Good… Would have been a shame not remembering it", Mark pushed him out of the bed "Go get a shower and wake up, I'll take care of breakfast", "Ok" walking out Jeff stopped and turned "And Mark… Thanx… For staying with me", "No problem, now shushhh", Jeff smiled at him and went to the bathroom, leaving a very perturbated Mark, who was wondering why he didn't feel any disgust, or at least a lot less than before at the thought, shaking his head he decided he needed a strong coffee to get his mind straight…
Shawn was already downstairs as Mark got there, amazing the Deadman "Wow, I didn't think you'd be here already", "I am, was feeling really sick all night", Mark didn't really show compassion "Comes from the bad judgement calls you make regarding booze and drugs, I don't think you'll be the only one though, Jeff wasn't in a better shape when I woke him", "So where did you sleep? Found yourself a room?", "Yes", "Cool, I mean it would have been cooler if you'd been staying with Jeff, but still", Mark smirked, not ready to tell Shawn something that would mean another teasing attack "Yeah Shawn, it would have, right"
They took off around ten in the morning, Shawn with Jeff in the car and Mark driving his bike, he still couldn't really believe Jeff was driving that car, without killing himself that was "And that's really yours", it had been more a fact than a question, Jeff faking a pout "No, my dad lets me drive it whenever I've been a good boy Mark", "Jeff… Hey, it was more a compliment than a teasing", "And you better stay behind us Mark, I don't want to die on my way to Greensboro", Mark was sitting on his Harley, staring at Shawn who was in the process of getting in the car "Oh Michaels, why do you always have to add something", "I have the prettiest voice", Mark was glad he didn't have to listen to Shawn all the way, and stayed behind for most of the time, noticing that Shawn was turning and laughing at some point, great, Mark wasn't a retard and knew what that had to mean, HBK knew where he'd spent his night…
Ric arrived at the arena with Dave, Hunter and Glen two minutes later then Mark, Jeff and Shawn, walking up and turning around the car, giving Jeff a friendly pat on the shoulder "Nice car kid", "Thanx", "How are you guys doing? Had a lot of fun?", "Perfect, and you", "Yes, can't complain, even if our company rabbits are still operating on full power", Jeff stared at Glen and David who were laughing "Good for them", "Yeah, but hey, Mark came, I wasn't sure he'd stop at your place but he did", Jeff's eyes sparkled as he looked over where Mark was standing with Shawn and discussing the matter of what room he had slept in, Jeff grinning at Ric as he answered "Yeah, was a cool surprise", "At least you aren't in denial, it's refreshing", "There's nothing going on Flair, seriously", Ric shook his head, pushing him towards the entrance, they entered to get acquainted with the arena and to get their stuff down, making it for lunch to the catering area before everybody started getting ready…
Ric had been waiting for Jeff in the backstage and didn't refrain from jumping Jeff to tell him what had crossed his mind earlier, Jeff just did everything to please Vince without taking his body in consideration and that had to somehow stop, but Bischoff interrupted him and announced Jeff's match, and so the Nature Boy had to make a mental note to repeat his little discussion again a little later…
Mark and Ric watched the match together with some of the other guys, commenting on every move, Mark not as relaxed as he would have wanted, but seeing Jeff doing just what was causing him his problems was pissing him off, royally, and he didn't keep back "I don't believe it, he's crazy, he's lost his mind", "He's doing what he's supposed to do Mark", "I know that, but he's exaggerating it, don't you think", "Well, Vince did, not Jeff, it wasn't Jeff's decision to have this kind of match", "Yeah, ok", "And if he wasn't giving as much as he does, he would be in trouble too you know", "Yeah, ok Ric, whatever", on the one hand he was asked to keep Jeff sober, on the other one he was put in matches that would make him rely on painkillers for days, he was pissed at everyone at that moment, Vince for setting up those matches, Ric for his nonchalance about it, Shawn for giving Jeff pills, Glen for making comments about how cool the moves Bradshaw and Jeff were doing were, everyone, he got up and waited at the entrance to the backstage to get Jeff and get him to the medics to get checked afterwards…
Jeff was too hurt to drive back so Shawn gladfully grabbed the keys before he got a slap on his head and Mark motioned to hand them over "You're sure as hell not driving that car after a show Michaels", "But you can or what", Rob didn't wait for Shawn to answer and reacted, he grabbed the keys and handed them to Mark, pulling Shawn over to his car under Hunter's hysteric laughter "Nooo, we found someone who can take care of Shawn, I don't believe it", they had decided to drive over to Cameron to party, and since their next show was in Charlotte to take over Jeff's place before travelling there, Glen had to take the bike back alone since Mark's glare had made Dave move quickly away to get in with Ric, Shawn was being scowled by Rob "You wanna make them date so give them some privacy", "I wanted to drive that car man, not bust Jeff's chances with Mark", "I know that Shawn, but that was one stupid move", "I know, thanx, I noticed when it was too late", "Yeah, but I saved it"
Jeff stretched, looking at Mark "Hey, you drive it as if it was your bike, no stupid moves or anything, I hate seeing someone else drive it", Mark gave him a sarcastic smile "I'll try Jeff, but I know it will be very difficult" and drove off leaving a nice mark on the floor and the others laughing, Jeff was clutching to his seat and inhaling deeply "Mark…", "Yes kid", "You're racing", "I know, didn't you? I mean on our way here you weren't slow either", "Yeah, but then it was me driving my car", "You don't trust me?", "I do Mark, but…", Mark was right, he trusted him, plus he may have been driving faster then allowed, he still was far from reckless, so he started to relax, Mark chuckling "Good boy" as he saw Jeff lean his head back and stretch a little more, his eyes on Mark's arms and checking out his tattoos, he advanced his hand after a couple of minutes and traced them, positively sending shivers down Mark's spine who kept his attention on the street, trying to will the goosebumps away by passing exactly that arm through his hair and by that action managing to get rid of the unnerving touch, Jeff had been dozing a little, and continued, his hand coming back to rest on his arm the second it was back, leaving Mark with nothing but the attempt to decypher why it made him feeling so weird whenever Jeff did something like this…
They arrived and Mark got Jeff upstairs, not listening to him complain about not wanting to take a bath, he was done bothering listening to his favourite brat, he let him undress alone, staying outside, and just peaked in to make sure he had gotten in, he smiled "I'll tell them you shower, will be less teasing material", "I so hate you", "And you're back to being ungrateful", "No, I just" Jeff got interrupted by his sore body relaxing and moaned a little, feeling way too good o continue his complaining "Ok, you were right", "Yeah, I know Jeff, I know, don't fall asleep", "No, I won't", Mark grinned when he walked back downstairs, Rob keeping an eye on him and wondering if Shawn hadn't been right all along and there was something deeper going on with Mark and Jeff, moving discretely upstairs to check on Jeff too, bursting out into laughter as he found him blowing some of the foam away "Hey", "Sorry, but this is overly cute, seriously", "Fuck off", "No, but seriously" he entered, closing the door behind him and ignoring Jeff's rolling eyes sat down on the border "He did this for you?", Jeff blushed "Noooooo", "Oh my, I can see why Shawn would be so firm about you two having something going", "Screw you Rob, seriously", "Jeff, please, listen to me, a guy doesn't do this for another guy if he doesn't feel an awful lot for him, seriously, take my word on it", "Pffff", "You admitted you actually like him yesterday, right?"
If Jeff had had red cheeks before, now he was positively paling "Shhh, not so loud, dammit, I was on coke, I just opened my mouth before I thought it over", "Shit Jeff, and if you get tested?", "Then… Well I don't know, I just had to, you know", "No, I don't know Jeff, what is screwing so badly with your soul that you need to fuck everything you have up like that", "Oh thank you very much for your help Rob", "Yeah, well I would love to help you but you just shut everybody out kid", "Leave me alone, please", "Right, that's your way of coping with things, man I sometimes understand that Matt loses it with you, seriously Jeff, you can't be this…", "OUT", Shawn had been on his way to his room and came across an angry Rob and a fluo rubberduck that sure as hell had nothing to do flying like that and nicely collided with his chest "Ouch, what was that for", "SCREW YOU ALL", Rob pointed towards the bathroom door, glaring "You know he did coke yesterday?", "No, damn, if Mark finds out there will be trouble", "Oh yes, there will be, 'cause I'll tell him", Shawn followed Rob with his eyes, registring what he just had said before launching and pulling the taller man back upstairs "No, Rob don't, please… Mark will explode", "Yeah, my point exactly", "Come on man, he's your friend, and you know what he feels for Mark, you can't tip him off like that, Mark won't understand", and if things had been bad, they just got worse when Mark's voice growled from downstairs, standing at the end of the stairs, arms crossed "What won't Mark understand?", Shawn sighed and begged Rob with his eyes, but seeing him shake his head and mouth sorry he knew the quiet was over…
As Rob moved away, Shawn entered the bathroom, to face a crying Jeff, actually he was misery incarnated sitting like that in the bathtube, sobbing and hugging himself "Jeff, I'm so sorry", "Get out", "Hey, I'm not here to blame or anything, just thought you might want your duck back", he put it on the water surface, patting Jeff's shoulder "Hey, Rob will calm down, if Mark doesn't make him rage again I guess", Jeff's head bolted up and he stared at him "No, no, don't tell me Mark…" another sob interrupted his sentence, Shawn shaking his head "It will be alright Jeff, don't forget Ric's downstairs too, he won't let Mark go all bezerk on you" even if he wasn't that convinced himself about that fact, Ric would be a little more understanding but just as pissed, and that rage would be directed at him for screwing up too…
Rob went downstairs and asked Mark to come with him, the wrestlers and the band were all around the living room and he wanted some privacy for this conversation, he knew he perhaps shouldn't do it, but his worry was bigger than his loyalty "Listen Mark, I don't know you well, but I just want you to promise you'll stay calm when I tell you this ok", Marks frown couldn't be bigger "Can't promise you", "Ok, I knew that anyways…", he inhaled and wondered how to say it, but went with short and straight "Jeff just admitted doing coke yesterday… I don't know why, but I know it had something to do with you probably", "Excuse-me? With me? I didn't hand that moron the stuff Rob", Rob shook his head "I know that, but you make him nervous, he probably thought he could get over his shyness around you with it… He has problems Mark, and going up and yelling at him won't help it, he even threw me out", Mark was pissed as hell but the thought of Jeff managing to get Rob running away just made him chuckle "How did he do that?", "Funny Mark, seriously, I'm asking you as his friend, don't go all nuts on him", "Ok, why did you tell me?", Rob was bluntly honest on that one "Because I believe you're the only one capable of helping him", Mark shook his head, no, he really didn't think he could do anything about it anymore, besides very drastic things "Nope, you've got that wrong, I've been on it for a while and I didn't get him to stop", "For how long Mark? A couple of weeks? He needs time to trust you entirely", "Great, not only Vince is after me with that subject, you start too", "Yeah, well, bummer right", their eyes locked and after what seemed an eternity, Mark nodded, sighing softly "I'll see what I can do, but I can't promise you there won't be drama"
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Ah, I've not been a bad girl lol, no Shawn/Jeff, even if the thought crossed my mind lol
I know this chapter stops at the best part, that's just 'cause I'm a very mean person you know, I just felt like having to hand you something that would keep you sleepless until the next chapter hehehe, no, of course not, but it's yet another chapter I'm not satisfied completely with, but the guys at the dumpster didn't want it, so I brought it back home and posted it :-), I promise the next one will be better hehe, especially with Mark going upstairs to talk to Jeff ;-)