A/N: A special thank you goes to Natalie of the Wrestling With Smut Pod Cast for help getting the story over a bit of a blockage! Thanks also to ALL who are reading and reviewing. I hope you are enjoying the story! LDB
"Adam, its been hours. Shouldn't we know something by now? I hate to say this, but Evan is frantic. Heath and Kofi had to go back up to calm him," Jason spoke as he paced the waiting room. It was about the two hundredth pass in the last hour.
"Jason, I know. I just went to check. It's a delicate thing; the human brain. The vessel that was broken was in a difficult place and about the thickness of four or five human hairs. Plus, if needed, it has to be drained and that all takes time. I think they were getting close. I'll check again after we eat. Speaking of, page Heath and Kofi, Bret's back with the food," Adam explained to his brother. He lit up as Captain Hart came into the waiting room with a box.
Bret had volunteered to go across the street to the fast food joint and bring food for Adam, Jay, Heath and Kofi. The others had gone home to wait. While the roadies were worried, they had been away from home and were anxious to see their families.
Jason sat down and sent a text message to his husband as Bret and Adam sorted the food. "Thanks, Bear. You've been such a great help. First the press, now this. I couldn't have done it without you being here," Adam said softly with a kiss to Bret's cheek.
"I'm happy to help, Sugar. I really do hope Chris will be alright; especially for Evan's sake. Waiting is the horrible part and don't yell at me later when your belly explodes," Bret said with a wink as he poke Adam's tummy. Adam had ordered a chili cheese dog, chili cheese fries and a huge root beer. Adam laughed happily while Jay watched curiously.
Heath and Kofi soon joined the others in the waiting room. They ate their food and talked about the tour and how well they had done. The big elephant in the room went unspoken; what would the fate of The Lionhearts be?
"I'm going to check again. Surgery should be over or at least nearly. I promised Evan I'd see him first, so I'll ask Shawn to come here. Back later," Adam said as he got up to leave.
Bret followed him to the door, "You alright? You look exhausted. Come home with me later, let me take care of you?" his words came with a soft caress to Adam's cheek.
"I am tired, and I would like that very much. Gotta pick up my car first though. Thanks again. I'd better go, Chris is probably out of surgery," Adam said with a tired smile and a lean into Bret's caress.
"Okay. I'll be here with the others. I hope Chris will be alright," Bret said as he kissed Adam's cheek. A warm fire spread throughout his body.
Adam left the waiting room and headed up to the surgical department. Wade, Hunter and Shawn were standing outside of the recovery room. They looked exhausted. "How is he?" Adam asked in an anxious tone. He couldn't tell from their faces.
"It was a bit dicey there for a while. Such a tiny vessel, making such a mess. Finally got it though. If nothing goes wrong, in the next twenty-four hours, he'll recover. We also set his arm and leg while we were at it," Hunter said in a confident tone. It had turned out to be a very difficult surgery.
"That's great. Shawn, I promised to tell Evan and that you would go tell Jason. They are about at their wit's end. Without Bret they would have been lost. He worked security and fed us," Adam said happily. He was glad Chris was going to recover.
"Yeah. I'll tell Jason. Sounds like Bret. Hunter, you and Wade finish up and then go home, you're tired," Shawn said with a yawn of his own.
Evan, Mike and Alex were relieved to hear about Chris. With a lot of grateful thank you's they were finally able to rest. Adam then went to his office, to get ready to leave. Wade was there.
"See, I told you it would be alright. Did you get to do any of the surgery?" Adam asked as he hung up his spare coat in the closet.
"Yes, Hunter let me open and close. I've never seen such delicate work. Hunter is truly amazing. I'm truly in awe," Wade said as he removed his own coat and hung it up as well.
"I know what you mean. I'd like to go back and study surgery further. Hunter teaches the course." Adam replied with an understanding tone.
"Sounds interesting. Listen, would you mind if I stopped by the apartment and took a shower before we go to dinner?" Wade asked, his brow raised, as he looked hopefully at Adam.
Adam sighed, "Wade, I'm not up to dinner. I also want to talk to you, about things. We need clear heads for that. You need your rest and so do I, okay?" Adam's tone was soft and caring. He really did think Wade looked tired.
"I am tired. Okay, call me and we'll make new arrangements. Adam, let me leave you with this. Just remember, we have a lot in common and I do find you very beautiful. I think we could build a relationship together. I'd like a fair chance to try," Wade's words were open and honest. He just hoped Adam agreed.
"We'll talk, I promise Wade. Get some rest and thanks for helping with Chris. He may have been lousy to me personally, but I never wished for anything like this to happen to him," Adam said with a deep sigh. Maybe what they always said about karma was true; if so, he was in a lot of trouble! Everyone was.
"Okay. I'm glad, Jericho is going to recover, I can see you still care about him. You get some rest too, Sunshine. Talk to you later," Wade said with a politely stifled yawn. He then gave his fellow doctor a soft kiss on the lips and left the office.
Adam noticed something. All he felt after Wade's kiss was a bit of wetness on his lips. He didn't feel any of the warmth like he did with Bret. He knew he'd made the right choice. He would have to let Wade down gently; and soon. Adam only hoped it wouldn't affect their personal or work relationship.
Adam went out into the hall, Shawn and Hunter were talking. "He just told me. Hunt they look so happy. You know Jason, he has to do things his own way," Shawn spoke happily. He was very pleased for the newlyweds.
Hunter smiled, "Sounds like something Jason would do. Well, I'll meet Heath later. We'll have a party for them, after things settle. Shawn, baby I'm exhausted, let's go home. We can pick your car up later or tomorrow," Hunter said with a deep, growling yawn.
Adam went to his stand in parents, "They really are happy. They will be good for each other. I said that too, about a party. Shawn, I'm going to Bret's for a while. Thank you both for taking such good care of Chris, he didn't deserve this," the younger doctor said as he hugged the two older men.
"No, he didn't. Bret? Well, have fun. Be on time tomorrow night," Hunter said with a wink and swat to Adam's butt. Shawn just grinned, his internal fingers crossed. He hoped that meant that Adam had chosen Bret. Adam watched with affection as arm in arm, Shawn and Hunter went down the hall towards Hunter's office at the end. Hunter had a private entrance/exit to the hospital from there.
When Adam got to the waiting room, Jason and Heath were saying good-bye to Kofi. Bret was there as well. Adam joined them, he smiled as Bret's arm snaked around his waist. The physician felt safe and relaxed.
"Don't worry Jay. Hunter wants to throw you a party as well. Heath, that makes you official," Adam said with a happy laugh. His brother was glowing.
"Whew, I was worried. I remember how he exploded, well never mind. We'll be here to see everyone tomorrow, when are you on again?" Jason asked as he pulled Heath tightly against him.
"Third shift, so I won't be here during visiting hours. Go home and rest. If anything changes, I'll let you know. I love you both, and congratulations again," Adam spoke warmly as he hugged the newlyweds, then Kofi. They finally left the hospital, it was after midnight.
After assuring Bret he was fine to drive, they drove to the mall and Adam picked up his car. Adam followed Captain Hart to his house. They parked and went inside.
"I. Am. Exhausted," Adam said as he flopped, face down on the comfortable couch he'd helped Bret pick out. He felt like he was home.
"You just lay there and relax. I'm going to run you a nice, hot bath. I'll turn the whirlpool on too. I have some nice bubble bath, but if you tell anyone, I'll spank your ass," Bret said with a laugh, as he gently swatted the doctor's butt.
Adam just nodded, the bath sounded heavenly. Bret went to his bathroom and prepared the tub. He added lots of fragrant, vanilla bubble bath and some matching bath salts. He turned on the jets and the bubbles multiplied. It was ready.
Bret smiled, while he'd been busy in the bathroom, Adam had manged to make his way to the bedroom. He was sitting on the bed, untying his shoes.
"All ready. Here, you can wear these after you're done. Just take as long as you want. I'll be here if you need anything," Bret said as he handed Adam a pair of blue silk sleeping pants and his own bathrobe.
"Thanks, Bear. You'll spoil me. Out in a while," Adam smiled as he took the things into the bathroom; he was shocked at what he saw. Bret had lit several vanilla scented candles and turned the lights down low. Soft music played on the radio that was built into the wall. The nearly silent jets of the whirlpool were gently stirring the mounds of bubbles. It was heavenly looking. Adam pinned his pony tail high on his head, stripped off and slid into the tub. Bret had also fixed the inflatable pillow, the tub was large enough that he could lay his legs out straight. He was up to his neck in hot, vanilla scented water.
While Adam was enjoying his bath, Bret busied himself in the kitchen. He made a two cup pot of chamomile tea. He also fixed a small tray of cheese, crackers and red grapes. He added four oatmeal raisin cookies. He placed it all on a tray and covered the pot with a cozy to keep it hot. He carried the tray to the bedroom.
The Captain set the tray on a wicker bed table. He then changed into his own pair of sleeping pants. Bret lit a few candles that he placed on the two tables next to the bed, he turned on the clock radio to the same station he'd turned into for Adam in the bathroom. Bret fluffed up the pillows on both sides of the bed, slipped in and got comfortable. He picked up the book he was reading and lost himself in the words while he waited for Adam. It gave him a good feeling to know he wasn't going to spend the night alone.
Adam figured he soaked for about half an hour. He grabbed the wash cloth and spicy, vanilla body wash, Bret had set out for him. He did a thorough job of washing all the dirt, grime and cares of the day away.
The physician stepped out of the tub. He turned off the jets and pulled up the lever that let the tub drain. He dried his lithe body with the over sized towel. Adam smiled again, Bret had set out a new tooth-brush, tooth paste and razor. There was also a brand new comb. He carefully finished up his after bath grooming.
The last thing Adam did was to take his long hair down from its pony tail. It took a bit, but he got the long, golden tresses combed. He let them fall in soft waves over his shoulders and down his back. He pulled on his sleeping pants, but hung the robe on the hook on the back of the bathroom door.
He almost felt like a bride on a wedding night and he wasn't sure why. Adam took a last look in the mirror and opened up the bathroom door.
"I hope I didn't take too long. Thank you so much for everything. That made me feel much better. What's all this?" Adam asked with a smile. Bret had put the wicker bed table over his legs and was pouring the tea. He looked at Adam and spoke.
"Glad you enjoyed it. I love that tub. Come on, slide in, let's have tea, it's chamomile. It will help you relax," Bret petted the empty side of the bed.
"You are going to spoil me, Mister Hart. I seem to be thanking you a lot tonight. This is wonderful," Adam said as he climbed into the beautiful Art Deco bed. He took the cup of tea from the firefighter.
"I like taking care of you. Adam, I don't know where this will lead, but if you just give me a fair chance, you'll see you made the right choice. I loved Davy dearly, but I know, with you, I can keep him in my heart," Bret's words faded, he didn't know exactly what to say. For some reason he felt like a nervous groom on his wedding night. He thought he sounded a fool.
Adam blushed a bit, "you do a great job of taking care of me. Bret, I would never try to take Davy's place. I hope; with time, I can make my own place in your heart. Want me to tell you why I chose you?" he asked softly. Adam toyed with a grape as he rolled it around in his fingers.
"Sugar, I don't know where any of this is heading, but you already have a place in my heart; as a dear friend. I can't say I love you, but I like you, so very much. Maybe if we do things right, love will come. Oh you know I love you, as a friend. I sound a fool. Yes, why did you choose me? Wade has a lot to offer," Bret spoke with pauses of hesitation, but he wasn't sure his point was clear.
Adam smiled, "I understand and you don't at all sound a fool. I love you too, in friendship. Wade is a good man. At first he was a little too British, but he's changed. When he kisses me, it's nice, but when you kiss me it feels like electricity. You make me feel safe and comfortable. I like Wade, but I trust you. After all I've been through with Randal and Christopher, trust doesn't come easy. One thing I know, you would never take advantage of my trust. I'm not so sure about Wade," he too spoke honestly and openly. He just hoped he was right about the trust.
Bret reached over and took Adam's hand in his. "I'm honored that you trust me. I understand what it means to you. I can't promise we will never fight or argue, but I will never do anything to abuse you or your trust. You will find me as loyal and faithful as a dog. Adam, if we're really going to try a relationship, I expect the same, fair enough?"
"I know, you wouldn't break my trust. I can be a pain in the ass, so be warned. I am sure we'll fight on occasion. I am faithful, don't ever doubt that. I do have to tell Wade about this, maybe have dinner with him, you realize that right?" Adam spoke directly to Bret, his hazel eyes so full of the promise of hope to come.
"Yes, I know, Sugar. Look, I am not putting you in a collar or on a leash, you know that. It's just; the trust works both ways. I've been there, before Davy. When I was first here, in the States, I dated someone. I went to his place, guess you probably know what I walked in on. Took me a long time to trust again. That's why I understand your trust issues and I will not break it," Bret spoke with a sigh. The memory was a painful one. Nothing like walking in and finding your lover being fucked by someone else.
"That, my Bear, explains a lot. No wonder you were so helpful when Chris; anyway, I'll be faithful. I just hope Wade will continue being nice. We'll still have to share the office of a while longer," Adam said thoughtfully as he finished his last bite of grape, cheese and cracker.
"Yes, I understood; about Chris. Listen if Barrett gives you any trouble, tell Hunter, Shawn or me. I'll not have my Sugar under any emotional stress," Bret said firmly. He set the wicker lap table on the floor, next to the bed. He pulled Adam to him and kissed him with a fiery passion.
Adam was taken by surprise, but he soon melted against the Captain. He moaned softly as he parted his lips and let Bret's prodding tongue into his mouth. Bret pulled Adam under him even more as he deepened the kiss. His hands roamed gently over Adam's bare skin. He'd never felt anything so soft, yet so strong and muscular. Adam wrapped his arms around Bret's shoulders. His fingers gently caressed the firefighter's back. The physician could feel the man's muscles as they flexed and moved under his touch.
Bret broke the kiss, he looked down at the man beneath him. Davy had been handsome, but Adam was soft and beautiful, oh so beautiful. The doctor's eyes were half closed, but the fire of desire burned like green gems.
"My god, you are beautiful. I'm a lucky man. Thank you, thank you for choosing me. I only hope I'm worthy," Bret's voice was deep and husky. His eyes burned with the same flames of desire. His heart was on fire.
Adam's eyes fully opened, he looked up at the older man, he saw a strong, handsome and above all, caring man. He knew he'd made the right choice, not only between Bret and Wade, but for the first time in his life. "I'm the lucky one. For the first time in my life I made the right choice. You're more than worthy, Bear. I'm the one that's not worth anything," Adam said to the man hovering over him.
"Your mine now, and talk like that is forbidden. You're extremely worthy. Where this will lead, I don't know. I know where I'd like it to go through," Bret ended their talk with another deep kiss. He took firm control and pulled Adam roughly to him and deepened the kiss.
Adam had never had someone take such control of him, he loved the feeling. It made him feel so safe, and desired. He put his feelings into the kiss as their tongues danced together.
Again Bret broke the kiss. He tenderly brushed a few strands of hair from Adam's brow. He wanted more, but it had to be Adam's choice, he wasn't going to force anything. Adam looked deeply into Bret's brown eyes. He saw the desire and passion. He wanted more of the fireman, he wanted Bret to take him, claim him, own him.
"If you want me; then claim me," Adam whispered with the hot breath of wanton desire.
That was all Bret needed to hear. Without a word, he slowly pulled off the sleeping pants Adam was wearing. He kissed each part of the physician that was revealed. He started with Adam's hip bone, then his hip. He smiled as the doctor lifted his body to allow the material to slip further down.
Bret's lips continued their assault as he nipped and kissed down Adam's leg. They were the most beautiful legs he'd ever seen. He kissed his way back up the other leg. Adam mewed softly as he felt Bret's lips on his legs. Chris had been good, but he'd never taken the time to just kiss and touch him like Bret was doing. It felt wonderful and he wanted more.
"Bear more need... want more... please," Adam tried not to sound like a whore, but he failed. His words came out in heated, breathy pants. He was burning in the desert of desire and Captain Bret Hart was the cooling rain of care and relief.
Bret's lips kissed up Adam's torso, to his neck. He stopped at Adam's left ear. He'd found the physician's "hot" spot by accident when Adam let out a moan such as the likes he never heard before.
"You want more, Sugar? I'll give you all you can handle. Can you take it? Hard and fast? No... no, I know what my bit of sweetness wants; he wants it slow and torturous," Bret's words were nearly inaudible as they flowed like honey into Adam's ear, landing somewhere near the pleasure cells of his brain. Adam whimpered, this man already knew his favorite things, his left ear and dirty sex talk. His eyes rolled up as Bret sucked his ear lobe between his teeth.
Both their cocks were hard. With one hand Bret pulled off his own sleeping pants, freeing his own hard shaft. For the first time, Adam and Bret were fully naked and exposed to each other. Adam opened his eyes and drank in the body of the firefighter. Bret, like himself hated body hair so the older man's skin was smooth and bronzed. He was trim and muscular, years of carrying heavy firefighting equipment and hours in the gym paid off. Bret Hart didn't look one bit of his forty-five years.
"So handsome," Adam husked out as Bret's hands roamed over his body. He arched up to Bret's touches, he wanted the man; all of him.
"Mine, time to make you mine," Hart whispered in Adam's sensitive ear. He held his fingers up to Adam's mouth. Without a word, Adam sucked the fingers into his mouth. He slicked them well as he worked his tongue over them.
The doctor inhaled sharply as Bret wrapped his other hand around his shaft. Hart slowly began to stroke the swollen flesh. Adam whimpered around Bret's fingers as the firefighter's other hand worked his cock. It had been so long, he'd have to work hard to keep from cumming too soon.
When his fingers were wet enough, he pulled them from Adam's mouth with a slick, slippery "pop". A think string of saliva clung to them as Bret moved his hand. He tapped Adam's inner thighs firmly as he indicated for the younger man to spread his legs open; wide.
"Spread 'em open, show me what I want to see," Bret's words came out in a low, commanding growl. His meaning was clear and his tone left no room for arguments.
Adam had never felt anything like the way Bret Hart made him feel. He wanted to please his new lover. He pulled his legs up and open so wide, he felt like he would split in two. His puckered ring was fully exposed, it seemed to quiver a bit as the cool air hit him.
"That's a good boy, so beautiful," Bret murmured as he worked a wet finger into the tight hole. The space was hot, and he couldn't wait to be balls deep in the hidden passage.
Adam cried out as the firefighter worked a second, then third finger into the tight hole. He ground his ass down around the fingers working him open, and thrust up as Bret's hand stroked his cock. They kissed with fire. They swallowed each others growls and whimpers.
"I think that dirty little hole is open enough. I'm gonna make you mine, boy. I am going to fuck you silly," Bret growled deeply. He removed his fingers, he licked them, he enjoyed Adam's forbidden taste.
Adam nearly came on the spot, watching Bret. He'd never experienced anyone like Bret before and he was more turned on sexually than he'd thought possible. "Oh god, please. Fuck me, fuck me!" Adam was so hot he nearly screamed.
"You're right, I am your god," Bret husked as he let go of Adam's cock. He quickly reached over and opened the drawer of the bedside table. He grabbed the little used bottle of lube. He cracked open the lid and grabbed Adam's right hand. He poured a generous amount of the slick liquid into the doctor's hand. "Spread that on my cock. Get it all slick, wet and ready for that dirty little hole," Bret husked in a growling tone. He directed Adam's hand to his shaft.
The blond didn't think he could get any hotter sexually, but he was wrong. He took Bret's hard, throbbing shaft in his oily hand. He spread the lubrication over the hot flesh. Adam could till by the feel this was a larger cock than he was used to and he couldn't wait to have Bret pounding in to him.
When Bret was satisfied, he placed his hands on Adam's hips, "I'm gonna pound you into sexual oblivion," Hart lined his cock-head up with the quivering pucker of flesh.
"Just do it, Bear! Don't stop till your balls smack my ass," Adam whimpered out. He sounded like a Saturday night whore and he didn't care. He wanted Bret more than he'd ever wanted anyone before.
With a very bear-like growl, Bret's cock slid into the stretched, hot hole. He thrust his hips, he did as Adam asked, he didn't stop until he was balls deep into the heavenly, silky, tight heat of his Sugar's sexual portal.
Adam's hands balled into fists as he grabbed the sheets. It burned like white-hot fire as Bret worked his cock into his body. His hazel eyes were wet, it hurt like hell, but it was the kind of pain he lived for, hell quickly became heaven. Bret saw the pain on Adam's face. He leaned down and kissed Adam tenderly. He waited to move until he knew the young beauty was ready.
"Move, Bear. For fuck sake please move!" Adam moaned out over the firefighter's lips. He bucked his hips, he was more than ready.
"Grab that cock of yours. Show me how good I make you feel," Bret said airily as he pulled his hips back. He stopped just before his cock was out of the warmth of the confined channel.
Adam did as told. He wrapped his hand around his own shaft. Together, the firefighter and physician made passion filled love for the first time.
Their bodies moved together in perfect harmony, thrusting and humping their movements were a well orchestrated tempo. Adam tugged his cock as Bret thrust his hips.
The air was filled with moans, whimpers and growls of pleasure, wet kisses and the echo of their flesh sliding together. Their sexual musk scented the air as well and blended with the sounds. Dirty words poured into Adam's ears, that is when Bret's mouth wasn't biting or sucking on the physician's neck.
Both men could feel their cocks reaching the point of eruption. It had been a while for both of them so they worked to keep their climaxes in check. Beads of sweat dripped from both their brows.
Bret couldn't hold back any longer, he knew after a couple more thrusts into Adam's heat and he knew it would be over. He wanted Adam to let go first, he loved it when the constricting muscular walls throbbed around his cock.
"Cum for me, Sugar. I want it all over me, cover me with that dirty jizz," Bret growled out as he bit down hard on Adam's left ear.
Adam couldn't take any more, Bret's words drove him over the sexual edge. He gave his cock a last, twisting tug. With a growl of his own, white, thick threads of cum shot from his shaft. It splattered onto his hand, abdomen and Bret's torso. He let out a well satisfied moan. He never, in his life, cum so hard.
Bret roared as Adam's ass muscles clenched around his cock, pulling the cum from his body. He filled Adam to the point of overflow. The sticky substance stained Adam's thighs as it dripped from his filled hole.
The firefighter collapsed on top of the physician. He'd never had an experience that was so deep, not even with Davy. He felt complete and content. It was wonderful.
Adam felt so wonderful, his brain buzzed like never before. He'd never felt so sexually complete. His soul sang, his heart pounded. He wrapped himself around Bret. With a growl of contentment, Bret pulled Adam to him.
They kissed. This time it was slow and languid, it was filled with tenderness and caring. Each man was trying to show the other what the experience had meant to them. When the kiss broke, they looked into each others eyes. They might not be in love, but they knew they belonged to each other; they belonged together.
"Bret, I don't even know what to say. All I can think of is; incredible. Oh Bear, what ever happens, I know I belong to you. That is, if you want me," Adam's words were soft and from the bottom of his heart.
The Captain smiled and gently caressed Adam's cheek, "Incredible is an excellent word. I want you, more than anything. I belong to you, too. This may not be exactly the right moment, but I have to say it. I've never had such a... a … deep, spiritual experience, not even with Davy. I don't understand it, but I don't care. You, Adam Copeland, complete me. My soul is at peace," a tear fell from Bret's eye as he spoke.
Adam's own eyes dripped at Bret's words. It wasn't even so much what he'd said, but how he'd said it. Adam had never heard such heartfelt words in his life. He knew Bret Hart meant every word and it touched him; deeply.
"I'll treasure those words forever, Bret. I want to learn more about you. Spend every possible moment with you. Maybe even build a life with you. But, Bret, I don't want to repeat my previous bad luck with relationships. Let's go slow and steady. I don't want this to just be about sex," Adam poured out his own heart. He realized that sex had ruled his relationships. While he loved the first sex with Bret, he wanted the other things as well. He hoped Bret understood.
Bret smiled and kissed Adam deeply, "I want that too. Trust me, Sugar, sex is only a tiny part of it. I want you to know it's this I care about, not this," he first pointed to Adam's heart then his shaft.
It made the doctor laugh, "you are wonderful. You take the time to really listen to me. Nobody has even done that before, oh I don't mean Shawn or Jason. They listen, I meant the men in my life. I'm going to tell Wade, later at work. Then I'm all yours, for as long as you want me," Adam said with a soft kiss to Bret's lips.
"You're the wonderful one. We listen to each other. We have a good foundation started, we were friends first. We can build a life on a foundation that strong. You tell that bloody Englishman that you are mine. I'll want you, for as long as you want me," Bret sealed his words with another kiss.
They snuggled deeply down in the covers, wrapped in each others arms. They weren't sure where the future led, but they knew one thing, the would ride towards it; together.