Chapter 13

Layne walked out wearing a black skirt that went to mid-thigh along with a gold shimmery halter top, her hair curled at the ends with black eyeliner, clear gloss and black two inch knee high boots. "Okay sweetie, we'll be back." She kissed her daughter's forehead before walking out, smiling at Randy. 'A true champion.' She thought and took his extended arm, knowing Ted and Cody would watch Reed.

"You two behave."

"I'll make sure they do." Reed said, giggling sweetly when Randy saluted her, watching as they walked out of the room then rounded on her 'babysitters'. "We're going to watch cartoons."

Cody and Ted both groaned.

Layne slipped inside the limo that was waiting for them outside of the hotel, Randy following and smoothed her skirt out before crossing one leg over the other, smiling at the title belt, running her finger down it. Last night wasn't a dream, she'd reconciled with her family, got kissed by Randy in the center of the ring after his match against Paul and the rest of the night was incredible, even though she left the after party earlier than she wanted too.

"Why'd you leave so early last night?" Randy asked softly, offering a smile. "You missed it, Teddy Bear was making a fool out of himself with Janet." He wanted to ask what he did, but had a feeling he wouldn't like her answer all that much. "Was it me?"

"No it wasn't you." She assured him quietly, her eyes on the window and sighed when he gently moved her head back to meet his blue gaze, cracking a hesitant smile. "It was Cody." She admitted finally and lowered her gaze to the seat, messing with the hem of her skirt, sighing heavily. "Look we don't have to do this." She slowly pulled away from him. "We can be co-workers and friends, that way nothing gets complicated, alright?"

"Maybe I like things a little complicated." Randy said evenly, reaching for her hand and squeezed it gently. "I don't know where this is going to wind up, Layne, but I'd love to make the journey with you." He began laughing at himself. "Damn, that sounded corny, didn't it?"

"I don't want someone who is going to second guess what he wants though and that's what you do, Randy. You don't know if this is what you want, if you do want to be with me. And I also have to think about Reed. She is my number one priority, my number one period..." Her head lowered and felt him lift it back up with his strong hand, their eyes locking. A second later, Randy's lips were on hers and Layne was straddling his lap, gripping his arms with her soft hands. Moaning softly while his hands ran up and down her sides, Layne opened her mouth for access when his tongue swiped against her lips, sighs escaping her.

After he was fairly certain Layne wouldn't be talking for awhile, too busy regaining her breath, Randy broke the kiss. "It's not that, Lay." He said softly, staring into her beautiful eyes, feeling himself becoming lost in them. "If something were to happen, I don't want you thinking you would have to leave. This job could be the best thing that happened to you and to Reed. I care about you enough to look ahead. I DO want a relationship with you. I just over think things."

She nodded, fully understanding now and ran her thumb across his soft red lips, a smile on her face. "I know you wouldn't make me lose my job even if things didn't work out because you have too big of a heart to do something like that." She kissed him softly again and wrapped her arms around his neck, inhaling his scent as her eyes closed. "I want to be with you too, Randy." She pulled back and kissed him again, this time a little more heated and passionate.

Randy didn't bother correcting her assumption this time, more interested in kissing her. He would never do anything to cause her to lose her job, knowing how much it meant for her and for Reed. He just knew Layne was a flight risk and could wind up leaving if things went south so to speak.

Layne broke the kiss when she needed air, her lips slightly swollen, and knew they had to stop this before they arrived at the press conference. "Randy..." She breathed out, feeling her back hit the leather seats as he hovered over her, kissing her again, moaning as she ran her hands up and down his sides, his shirt covered chest, not caring how they looked at the moment. She wanted him and her body was on fire. He was the only one who could put it out.

Randy suddenly flew off of her as the limo came to a screeching halt, cursing as he landed on the floor. A second later he was buzzing down the tinted divider. "What the hell, man?"

"Sorry, we're getting swamped in already."

The entire world was out to destroy every kiss he got with Layne.

Layne was giggling as she fixed herself along with her gloss, having brought extra, and straightened her hair before helping him with his suit. When both looked like they weren't ravaged, the door opened as Randy slipped out first and Layne took his hand, smiling as she smoothed her skirt out as the cameras were flashing like crazy. Smiling, Layne stood beside Randy as he answered questions, keeping quiet, and finally made their way into the building.

Randy hated press conferences, with a passion. He felt like he was being barbecued. He smiled and shook hands with Vince, exchanging pleasantries, listening as Vince made small talk with Layne. When it was time, he escorted her to the stage, dropping down in a chair behind a table, his belt displayed in front of him. It was the normal barrage of questions, then came the not so normal questions about Layne.

"Mr. Orton, are you and Layne together in and out of the ring?" One reporter asked, after being called on, standing up from her chair.

Layne cracked a smile at Randy, letting him know with her eyes she didn't mind if he told them. She wanted the world to know she was with Randy, but it was ultimately his decision. When Randy answered the question with a yes, the reporter nodded before sitting down as the press conference continued.

~!~

"WOOHOO!" Reed was going nuts at the hotel, watching the TV as it was announced. "You hear that? My mom and RANDY ORTON ARE DATING! What if they get married, what if-"

Cody was just shaking his head.

Ted's head felt like it was going to explode as he popped two aspirin, groaning.

~!~

The press conference ended shortly after the questions regarding her and Layne was all smiles as she walked out with Randy, holding the belt over her shoulder while Randy shook hands with everyone, their fingers linked together. He was letting her hold his title and it made her heart swell. She handed it back to him with a bow of her head and slipped inside the limo, after signing a few autographs before Randy followed. Giggling as Randy pulled her into his arms instantly and wrapped her arms around his neck, Layne stared deep into his blue eyes.

"I'm so damn proud of you, Randy." She softly whispered before kissing him, running her fingers through his hair, loving the feel of it between them.

"Why are you proud of me?" Randy asked, trying not to sound confused and failing. It didn't help that his mind was currently undressing her and providing him with explicit visuals on what they could be doing, sighing and held up a hand. "Hold on." He finished having his moment before sighing. "Okay, confused moment is over."

Layne laughed softly and wiped her gloss away from his delicious lips with her thumb, pressing her forehead against his. "I wonder what Reed is going to think about this." She wondered suddenly, imagining her daughter's reaction, and chuckled as she shook her head.

Reed never had a father figure in her life, but in the span of the past few weeks, she was ending up getting more than just a father figure. Her Uncle Cody and Teddy Bear, not to mention Randy was one of her favorite wrestlers. The kid was in heaven as Layne went back to kissing Randy, moaning as his hands slid up her thighs, massaging them, and cupped the back of his neck. He felt incredible and Layne was craving more, needing more of him.

Randy almost told the driver to take the scenic route, but...His mind was soon occupied with Layne and her lips. She had lips meant to be ravaged and he was taking full advantage of the free moment they had, knowing times like this would be coming few and far between for awhile, at least until things settled down.

"Mmm your hands feel so good..." Her mouth was right by his ear, hearing him chuckle huskily and felt a shiver run down her spine, a shiver she knew Randy could feel. She kissed him one final time, pouring all of her passion and feeling into it, letting him know that there was plenty more where that came from should he want it before pulling back. "We need to stop this..." She whispered breathlessly, her heart pounding a furious tattoo in her chest and moaned when he kissed her again, telling her to screw what everyone else thought and began unbuttoning his shirt.

Oh the feel of her tiny hands sliding past the unbutton material of his undershirt to his bare skin was heaven. Randy softly groaned, a tiny shiver of his own coursing through his body. "I want you, Lay." He murmured against her lips, his own large hands moving up the bottom of her halter top. Her skin almost feverish against his palms as he skimmed her ribs.

"I want you too, Randy. It's been so long..." She moaned almost desperately, unbuttoning the rest of his shirt before yanking it down his arms, her lips leaving his as they traveled down his jaw line to his strong neck. Her hands ran and pressed against his muscular chest, grinding gently against him. "I wanted to do this last night, you have no idea." She whispered, nibbling on his Adam's apple and moaned when his hands went under her halter top to touch her soft skin, pressing further against him. "Randy..."

Her words were music to his ears. Randy couldn't stop even if… "What the hell?" He muttered when the door opened, sunlight streaming in to provide a spotlight on them.

"Mom, you- What're you guys doing?" Reed asked, cocking her head, having dragged Teddy Bear downstairs to wait for the pair.

Layne wanted to kill her daughter at that moment as she buried her face in Randy's neck, shaking her head back and forth. This was the SECOND damn time Reed had interrupted their heated moment. Would they EVER be together?

"Nothing sweetheart, give us a minute." She muttered, pushing her away from the door and closed it before kissing Randy again, fixing herself before sliding out, slapping Ted upside his head. "What the hell were you thinking?"

"I-Uh-Just..."

Layne sighed and asked resignedly, "Cody's idea?"

"No?"

"I'm going to kill my LITTLE brother."

"It was MY idea." Reed said indignantly, staring up at the adults with a pout on her face. "I seen you guys on the TV and wanted to know if it was true. So is it? Are you guys really dating? For real? Are you going to get married and stuff?"

"Not married, it's too soon for that, sweetheart. But yes, Randy and I have decided to date and see where it goes." She bent down to stare into her daughter's eyes, seeing the happiness shining through them, and tapped her nose gently. "Do you have a problem with that?"

"No, I'm happy! I want you guys to get married and I want Randy to be my daddy!"

Layne blinked, glad Randy was still in the limo, and cracked a smile at her daughter. "Let's just wait and see where this goes, alright honey?" She suggested softly.

Randy had buttoned his shirt, but skipped the jacket, sliding from the limo next. He blinked when Reed launched herself at him, catching her, and smiled. "Nice to see you too, munchkin." He chuckled gently.

"You and my mom are going to see where things go and THEN get married." She informed him.

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Cool."

Layne groaned, shaking her head and smiled when Randy winked at her, letting her know he wasn't taking it to heart, sighing with inner relief. She walked over and kissed Randy softly before hugging him while he held Reed, seeing how happy her daughter was and ran a finger down her cheek.

"If you fuck this up Cody, you will lose her." Ted said in his friend's ear before walking inside the hotel, his voice low enough to where the three couldn't hear.

"So, what now?"

"Now some lunch, then another show in Houston." Randy said, tugging at his slacks. "And some new freaking clothes. Munchkin, what's wrong?"

They were all fed and changed within the next two hours and headed to the arena. The entire time, Randy held Layne's hand, their fingers laced. Layne warned her brother that if he said ONE word, she would make him regret it. She wasn't leaving again and she wasn't running away.

They arrived at the arena, the Raw after WrestleMania. Layne was worried since Reed kept yawning, the traveling obviously getting to her. Sighing, she laid Reed down in their dressing room before ordering some takeout for everyone.

Randy was studying Reed thoughtfully, watching as she dozed on the couch, sitting in a chair across from her. After a moment, he stood up and excused himself to use the bathroom. He emerged twenty minutes later, pulling Layne aside.

"I got my schedule rearranged so we can start traveling by car that might help Munchkin out a little bit." He said softly, knowing she was still feeling sick from the first flight. "It'll still be a pain in the ass for her, but she won't suffer jetlag."

"Randy, you didn't have to-" She smiled softly when his finger pressed against her lips and caressed the side of her face. "Thank you." She murmured before kissing his lips softly, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing herself against him, loving his bare chest pressed against her. He was a wonderful man, thoughtful and kind, how did Layne get so lucky? "Go take your shower. I ordered you chicken breasts with the honey mustard topping you like." She smiled when he kissed her again and then her nose before going to take his shower, tempted to join him, but she'd already taken one.

Randy was more then tempted to invite Layne in to join him, but...No doubt they'd be interrupted again. No, he'd have to wait for an actual moment of peace, wondering how much he'd have to pay someone to watch Reed for a few hours, just so he and Layne could have some one on one time. He adored Reed, no doubt about that, but they needed some time alone.

"Business, we're talking business." Ted reminded Cody, knowing Cody was trying to keep his mouth shut. "Look, they're adults and they'll do what they want to do. You just keep your nose out of it before Randy breaks it." Cody nodded, knowing his friend was right, on all accounts.