Ch. 28

Randy made sure Katelyn was settled in at the hotel before he headed over to the arena to get ready for the house show. He was making his way to the locker room when he heard someone call his name. He turned seeing Chris.

"Hey Randy, do you have some time to talk?" Chris asked.

"Sure, something wrong?" Randy asked pushing open the locker room door putting his bag down.

"I'm worried about Katelyn's living situation," Chris sat down giving Randy a concerned look.

"She hasn't picked a place yet. We looked at quite a few places but nothing that she seemed to take much interest in. She will probably be at hotel for another 2 weeks or so."

"I'm not worried about her being at the hotel. My concern is she needs to move somewhere safe. I'm thinking about renting a house so she can stay with Kelly and I but have a feeling she'll just get pissed and say no. Katy doesn't like when my overprotectiveness comes out," Chris ran a hand through his hair. "I don't know what to do. I can't stop worrying about her after that fire. I still can't believe the hot water heater malfunctioning caused that big of a fire. Katy was pretty sure there was nothing around the water heater but she wasn't sure if Wade had moved things around times he spent staying there."

"I have the same feelings as you about the fire. My gut is telling me it wasn't an accident. She won't go for living with you and Kelly. Maybe we can convince her to move into a gated community with 24 hour security," Randy said making Chris nod in agreement.

"Good idea, I didn't even think of that," Chris grinned. "A place like that won't let Wade in and I can rest easier knowing she is safer. Will you be spending the break with her again?"

"Yes, I was thinking of kidnapping her for a vacation, just don't want to screw up her business," Randy answered.

"If you have the guts to whisk her away, I'll take care of having her partner take over. Kelly loves helping out at the shop if they need the help," Chris grinned knowing time away from everything is what Katy needed.

"I'm not afraid of Katy. Once she simmers down, she'll realize I'm only doing what is best for her."

"I'll call her partner in a few. Thank you again for all your help and looking out for her," Chris said.

"It's no problem. I enjoy my time with her," Randy couldn't help smiling thinking of how good he felt with her. "Did she tell you Wade paid her a visit the other day and she didn't want me dealing with him?"

"Yes she did. She thinks you and Barrett will end up in a fight," Chris said looking at Randy.

"I'm itching to kick his ass. I won't start it but if he does I'm finishing it."

"He will come after you the moment he hears or sees you're with Katy," Chris's eyes filled with concern hoping he was around to help when that moment happened.

"She said that too. I'm not scared of Barrett. I can handle him," Randy bitterly said feeling anger surge through his body waiting to be unleashed on Wade.

"I'm sure you can but I got your back," Chris said taking Randy by surprise. For a moment Randy wasn't sure how to react, he took a deep breath and looked at Chris.

"Thanks, I better go work out," Randy didn't like feeling uncomfortable.

"No problem, let me know if you need more help with taking her away or convincing her to move somewhere safe. Are you bringing her to the arena for the show?" Chris stood up heading to the door.

"Yes, I'm picking her up later this afternoon."

"Cool, I'll see you guys later. Bye," Chris disappeared out the door. Randy sat down on the bench for a moment staring into space trying to figure how he was going to convince Katelyn to move into a gated community without her stubbornness being an issue. An idea crossed his mind making him excited and nervous at the same time. He let out a deep sigh feeling very conflicted as he went through his cell finding the number he needed to put his plan into action. He hesitated pushing the call button thinking of all the ways his plan could backfire then shook his head knowing he couldn't let his fears take control. He pushed the button making the call.

Katelyn was waiting for Randy to return when she heard a knock on the hotel room door. She went to the door looking through the peephole seeing Kelly. She opened the door letting her sister in law in.

"I'm sorry to bother you but we need to talk," Kelly brushed past her sitting down on the couch. "I thought we are good friends. I don't understand why Chris and you are not telling me things," Kelly gave Katelyn a hurt look. "I know you are going through a lot. I stopped myself quite a few times before I came here but I can't handle being out of the loop anymore."

"I understand its ok. We didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I asked Chris to not tell you something till I was ready to share," Katelyn sat down.

"You can trust me I'm not going to tell anyone. We are family now."

"I'm sorry. We have only been keeping one thing from you," Katelyn said feeling slightly nervous.

"Exactly I know there is mystery man in your life. Who is it?" Kelly asked staring at her.

"It's Randy. I'm dating Randy," Katelyn admitted surprised when Kelly smiled.

"I had a feeling it was him. I saw you hanging out with Randy at the arenas. I kept asking Chris if it was him and he kept changing the subject. Does anyone else know?"

"Randy told Edge when he saw us together. We haven't told anyone else. We didn't want Wade to find out but not going to hide it anymore. We will deal with Wade's wrath," Katelyn cringed thinking how bad that wrath could end up being. Neither women heard Randy open the hotel room door, he heard them talking and hesitated coming in holding the door open hearing their conversation.

"You know Chris and I are here if you need help. Forget about Wade, how are things going with Randy?" Kelly asked taking Randy by surprise. He knew it was bad but he stayed quiet wanting to hear Katelyn's answer.

"Amazing, it's hard to put into words the way he makes me feel. Things just feel right with him. He has just surprised me in so many ways. I stopped thinking about what is right and wrong just letting my heart lead the way with him," Katelyn beamed with happiness.

"Sounds like you are falling hard for Mr. Orton," Kelly smirked. "He could be your soul mate."

"I never really believed in the whole soul mate thing." Katelyn nervously shifted in her seat. "I am falling for him," Katelyn blushed. Randy couldn't stop smiling relieved to hear she was falling for him just like he was falling for her.

"I didn't either till I met Chris. Have you ever felt this way with another guy?" Kelly asked.

"No, only Randy has ever made me feel like this. He is always on my mind when we are apart I miss him which is crazy because he has only been gone for a few hours. I'm probably driving him nuts with my silly text messages," Katelyn laughed.

"I've missed you too and you're driving me crazy in a very good way," Randy whispered feeling really bad for eavesdropping. He quietly stepped back into the hall pulling the door shut.

"I text Chris like crazy too when we are apart he loves it. I'm so happy for you," Kelly hugged Katelyn.

"Katy, I'm back," Randy called out reopening the door. He tried to look surprised when he saw Kelly. He paused not sure what to say or do.

"It's ok Randy. Katy just told me you two are dating," Kelly stood up going towards him. "I'm happy for you two but if you hurt her it won't only be my hubby kicking your ass."

"I won't hurt her," Randy gave Kelly a serious look.

"You better not. I have to get ready to head to the arena. I'll see you two there," Kelly gave Katelyn a hug goodbye and waved at Randy on her way out.

"You do know I would never intentionally do anything to hurt you, right?" Randy asked as she neared him wrapping her arms around him. She felt the tension in his body and when she looked up into his eyes she saw his deep concern.

"Hey stop worrying I know you won't hurt me," she placed her hand on his chest. "Relax and just follow your heart, remember I agreed to tame your demons," she smiled making his tension slowly leave.

"I'm happy you did," he leaned down kissing her deeply. Katelyn happily sighed melting into him. Randy wrapped her tightly in his arms determined to do anything to keep her safe and happy.