Chapter 16
"Hey handsome." She whispered, sighing when he kissed her lips softly and ran her wet hand up his muscular chest, showing him that she wasn't angry with him. "Everything alright now?"
Randy eased himself down onto the floor beside the tub, leaning back against the wall opposite her so he could look at her face. "Yeah, everything is fine. I just wanted to make sure you're alright. How's your head?" He asked softly, staring into her eyes.
"I'm fine, Randy. I only have a small headache now." She assured him, her eyes only for him as she leaned over the ledge of the tub, tilting her head to the side slightly. "Come here." She whispered, extending her hand and smiled when he took it, moving over to sit beside her, their eyes locked. Her hand was wet as she stroked his smooth face, inhaling his intoxicating scent, and moaned when he kissed her softly. Pulling him closer to her by the shoulders, Layne wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss.
Randy sincerely wished he hadn't knocked back a few beers now, pulling away from her, and groaned. "Sorry, my-" His eyes widened when she all, but dragged him back, growling and wrapped his arms around her. Lifting her halfway from the tub, Randy didn't care that he was getting soaked. It was more then worth it to feel her curves pressed against him.
Layne giggled softly as she pulled him fully into the tub, not caring if he was still in pants or not, wrapping her legs around his waist while her back was pressed against the tub, their lips never leaving one another's. Nothing else mattered at the moment except them, in this moment, in this bathroom and tub. Layne arched her body against him, kissing him harder and loved the feeling of his hands caressing her, especially her thighs and sides. He was lighting her on fire, the water nothing compared to the raging inferno that was engulfing her whole.
Soaking wet, his pants clinging to his thighs like a second skin, all would have been uncomfortable, but for this beautiful woman. Layne. His hands were exploring her curvy body, memorizing the feel; her contours. This moment would be etched in his mind forever, though he was waiting for Reed to come barreling through the door.
"Wait a moment." He murmured, getting up and out of the tub to lock it, just in case.
Layne smiled back at him with such feeling as she turned the water back on after pulling the plug on the drain, warming it up more while Randy undressed the rest of the way. His wet pants were thrown to the side along with his boxers as Layne shut the water off before scooting back, allowing him enough room. Her legs wrapped around his waist as she sat up, pressed against him and kissed him softly, her hands running up and down his chest, loving the feeling of his muscles rippling under her soft touch.
"Randy..." She breathed out before pressing soft kisses down his jaw line to his neck, moaning as his hands ran up and down her back.
Anyone interrupted them and they were going to die. Plain fact of life. Randy didn't care if him and Layne did anything besides just kissing and caressing. So long as they got more then ten minutes of time, without a child barging in or someone else doing something stupid.
Just being in his arms was enough for her as Layne rested her head against his shoulder, her eyes drifting shut while he ran water down her back, just enjoying each other for the time being. Layne didn't want to rush into sex with Randy because she didn't want to screw anything up. She didn't want to destroy what they had and had a feeling Randy felt the same way. She pulled back and stared into his eyes, loving the darkened blue they became, kissing his lips softly.
"I want you." She whispered, pressing her finger to his lips before he could talk. "But I also want to take this slow with you. I don't want anything screwing this up between us, Randy."
Randy nodded understandingly. "I feel the same way." He admitted. "I want you." He was sure she could feel just how much since his body wasn't bothering to hide it. "But I want this to be built on something other then sex."
Layne smiled, sighing a breath of relief, and kissed him again before they proceeded washing each other. It was wonderful, being caressed and kissed, loved and desired. There was no sex, which made it all the more romantic. Randy lifted Layne out of the tub and towel dried her before wrapping a towel around her body, along with his arms, his own towel around his waist. Layne leaned back against his chest and leaned her head back, feeling his lips brush against hers and walked over to brush her hair and teeth.
Randy's personal items were in the other bathroom so he toweled himself off and redressed, not wanting to explain why he was wearing nothing, but a towel and a smile in the event Reed was awake now. "Mmm..." He kissed the side of her neck before walking out, ignoring the curious look Ted shot him. "None of your business."
"Didn't say a word."
Layne needed to stand there for a few minutes to regain her composure, glad Randy wanted to be with her, but she was also terrified. She hadn't been in a relationship in a long time and Reed absolutely adored Randy...Layne knew if this didn't work out it wasn't going to bode well for her or her daughter. Sighing and taking a deep breath, Layne walked out of the bathroom quietly and opened her bag, pulling out a silver nightgown with garments. She slid them on and padded out to the front room, staring back at her brother momentarily before going to get herself a glass of water. If he didn't accept it, then that was tough shit. She wanted to be with Randy and he wanted her, there was nothing wrong with it.
"Hey, what was that look for?" Cody asked sounding somewhat hurt. Hadn't he been cool about all this? Yes, recently he had. He ignored Ted's warning 'shut up' and frowned, wondering what he had done now.
"I'm going to bed." Ted yawned, knowing damn well Reed would be up in the morning badgering him. "Night Coddles."
"Don't CALL me THAT!"
"Codes, I don't feel like arguing with you tonight." Layne sounded exhausted from both getting bulldozed over by Mark, to all three of them pissing the man off and having to run out of the building with a minor concussion, to her bath and moment with Randy. Layne was ready for bed and yawned loudly as she finished her water, turning around to stare into her brother's blue eyes.
"I'm sorry for...making such a big deal outta you being with Randy. I know he cares a lot about you and...hell, at least it'll keep you on the road near me."
Tears filled her eyes as a smile crossed Layne's lips. "Do you mean it?"
Cody smiled and wiped her tears away. "Yeah sis, I mean it." He pulled her into his arms, kissing her forehead. "I love you Lay, I just want you to be happy."
She hugged him back and sighed with great relief. "Thank you Cody."
Ted could be heard gagging from his bedroom, making puking noises.
"Shut up Teddy Bear, we're having a moment out here." Cody laughed, stepping away from his sister with a grin, glad they were cool once again. "I think we should go kill him."
"She's more than welcome too, you stay the fuck outta my room, Runnels."
"You know Teddy Bear, if you keep saying that shit, Randy is going to-" Layne cringed when a second later she heard a grunt followed by a curse, Randy walking out with a grin on his face, wearing black pajama pants. She immediately walked over to him and let him pull her into his strong arms, kissing him deeply before slowly pulling away with a contented sigh. How did she get so lucky finding a man like him? He was sweet, kind, helpful, yet blunt at the same time and not to mention downright gorgeous. "I tried warning him."
"Don't worry about it, it was my pleasure." Randy replied, still wearing his amused grin. He snorted when Cody disappeared into the room to check on Ted.
"That was just mean." Cody said a moment later. "You hit him with a book. Ted probably doesn't even know what a book is."
"I heard that!"
Layne was laughing so hard her head started to hurt as she sagged against Randy, feeling him lift her up princess style, and caressed the back of his strong neck. She already knew she was sleeping in the same bed as him tonight, especially when he set her down, snuggling against the bedding. She watched as Randy closed the door, knowing Reed would know where to find her come morning, and pulled Randy down on top of her as they kissed softly.
"Let's get some sleep." She whispered and rubbed her nose against his before turning on her side, feeling his arms wrap tightly around her body, her head right in the nook beneath his chin. "I'm happy I was forced to come on the road."
"That makes two of us." Randy agreed with a yawn, moving a hand to feel the back of her head, knowing she had taken a pretty nasty bump. "How's the head doing?" He asked gently, knowing the time for danger had passed, but lingering headaches were a sad side effect. And if Reed was up before them, which she would be, she was very likely to bother Ted before any of them.
"It's fine, it's just a minor ache and- where are you going?" She asked when he slid out of the bed, raising an eyebrow, and sighed when he handed her an aspirin. She took it and kissed him before going back to laying down, spooned against him, lacing their fingers together. "Are you sure you want me?" She softly asked and turned around, her arm draping over his body, her head burying and nuzzling his chest. "I know my old job wasn't exactly...appeasing, but I didn't sleep with anyone. I'm not a slut, I just did what I had to do." She was rambling now and knew it, her eyes closing as Randy ran his fingers through her hair. "I just...don't want anything held against me..."
"Nothing at all?" Randy whispered, knowing she couldn't see his smirk in the dark, and felt her shake her head no. "Then I guess I can't hold myself against you." He teased, laughing when she groaned. "I know, I know that's not what you meant. I know about your past job, I was there, remember?" The whole lap dance with Cody was something he would never forget. "I'm taking you just the way you are, if you'll do the same for me?"
"Of course." She whispered, kissing his throat softly and nuzzled it a moment, giggling when he growled and pulled her tighter against him to where her leg was thrown over his, their bodies molding together perfectly. "Thank you for giving me a chance." She murmured sleepily, the night's events overtaking her, and let the darkness claim every part. Not to mention Randy running his fingers through her honey chestnut hair was also helping tremendously. Layne didn't want to be anywhere else except in this man's arms with her daughter.
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"Teddy Bear!"
Ted groaned, pulling the blankets up over his head. "Reed, honey bunches, I'm tired. Lemme sleep for a bit, sweetie."
"My mom's sleeping too, she's sleeping with Randy." Reed said, bouncing on the bed now. "Can I have pancakes?"
"Come on kiddo, I'll order you food."
Before Reed could make a response, a loud banging sounded at the door that sounded angry and desperate, causing her eyes to widen, looking up at her Uncle Cody.
Ted growled as he ripped the blankets off, having a headache, and stalked past Cody. "Whoever this is I'm gonna rip their-"
Cody swallowed hard, seeing Mark standing there, and the words died from Ted's lips instantly. "Go get your mom and Randy up." He ordered in Reed's ear and watched her take off.
"Rip their what?" Mark demanded angrily, pushing past Ted, and stormed into the room. "Where's Orton?"
"Right here." Randy said coldly, walking out of the bedroom in just a pair of jeans, glancing back to make sure Reed wasn't coming out. "You here to teach me manners Deadman?"
"Damn straight."
Reed was scared to death as she trembled against Layne, who was running her fingers through her hair, kissing the top of her head. "Relax sweetheart, everything is fine." She murmured, sighing when she heard yelling. "Stay here." She ordered, giving Reed the remote, and walked out with her hands planted firmly on her hips. "You two have five seconds to knock this shit off before I get pissed off and beat BOTH your asses! And don't even THINK I can't because when it comes to my daughter being TERRIFIED, nothing stops me. Now the two of you knock it off and save it for the fucking ring! Do I make myself clear?"
Cody and Ted both looked on with wide eyes, each of them wondering if Layne was suicidal talking to Mark like that. He had already proven he didn't have issues with knocking a woman around.
"Outside." Randy ordered curtly, knowing this was going to happen regardless of what Layne said. She wasn't scary to be honest, but he wasn't about to fight in front of her daughter.
Ted sighed in relief when they both stepped out into the hallway.
"Any bets?"
"This is absolutely ridiculous." Layne snapped, shaking her head, and walked back into the room where her daughter was waiting. "Did your uncle order you some food?"
"No..." Reed whispered, watching Bolt, wearing her Little Mermaid nightgown.
Layne nodded and walked over as she sat on the bed, picked up the phone and dialed room service, ordering two servings of French toast. She hung up five minutes later, turning around, seeing Reed kept peeking out the door and stood up to shut it. "Don't worry about what's happening, sweetheart. Come on, let's get you a bath before your breakfast gets here."
Randy came back in about ten minutes later, holding a hand over the left side of his face.
"Tell me you at least got ONE punch in..." Cody groaned, getting up along with Ted to follow their friend into the bathroom.
"Yeah...one...and I scraped my knuckles on his damn teeth." Randy muttered, pulling his hand away to study his bruised face. Mark threw some brutal punches, he now respected the fact that the guy toned them down in the ring because this really hurt.
