Chapter 6

"Where's the picture?" April asked when Jon finally rejoined them.

"I ran into Frank and gave him our frame to take back to the bus but I bought yours too," he handed over the print to the small Diva, holding back his laugh when she burst out into a fit of giggles. "So that was the face that went with the scream that left my ears ringing," he chuckled when she playfully swatted his arm.

"Yeah, well I have your name pounding through my ears thanks to Syd," Phil scowled up at him, kissing the top of the two girls' heads with a soft smile.

Jon studied the three of them sitting on the bench for a moment. Phil, in the center with a protective arm enveloping both women, April snuggling into his side with her head over his heart and Syd resting her head on his shoulder, and all Jon could think was they looked like family. In fact, he had never seen Syd this relaxed with Randy before. He'd had to tamp down his jealousy a few times since they've been here but not now. Phil looked like he was holding his fiancée and sister in his protective arms while they rested up.

"So where to next?" he asked the three, shrugging his shoulders when they looked up at him. "I got what I wanted so it's up to you guys now," he winked at Syd, smiling when she hid her blushing face in Phil's shoulder.

"Any preferences, Shorty?" Phil glanced down into April's brown eyes, smiling fondly at her.

"Nah, it's up to you two but I'm ready to get wet," she answered with a shrug, mouth dropping open an instant later when Syd began to laugh against Phil's skin. "I didn't mean it like that!" she giggled, slapping at her friend's arm. "You have a dirty mind. No wonder you two are perfect for each other," she pouted at the chuckling Jon, not noticing Syd go rigid against her fiancé but Phil felt it.

"Where to next, Highness?" Phil whispered against Syd's hair, looking into her determined onyx eyes when she pulled back.

"Surf Rider," they said in unison.

"Do they do that shit often?" Jon asked April when they rose from the bench.

"All the time," she rolled her eyes. "It can get damn creepy when they finish each others' sentences."

"Man, did you ever think two kids from the Indies would end up where we are in life with those two on our arms?" Phil groaned while watching April and Syd strip off their shirts, leaving them in their skimpy bikinis.

"Hell no, I'm still stunned she even gives me the time of day," Jon said with a whimsical smile; eyes dancing along all that tanned flesh.

"Okay, who is surfing with me?" Syd called back to the men, hands on her hips while she challenged them with her eyes.

"I'm sticking to soaking off to the side of the waves. This Jersey girl can't surf," April threw in her two cents before wading out into the water to cool down.

"Don't look at me! I'm from Ohio and transplanted into the desert," Jon shrugged and glanced at Phil.

"Just you and me, bro?" Syd asked with a smirk.

"Go get our boards, wench," he jerked his head towards the attendants before turning his gaze back to Jon, noticing his attention never wavered from Syd. "Time for a brotherly talk, Good," he chuckled when the younger man's gaze snapped to him. "If you're just in this to hit it and quit it then you've picked the wrong woman…"

"I'm not!" Jon snapped a little too quickly before taking a deep breath. "Phil, I stopped seeing other women several months ago, after I learned just how deep my feelings for Syd ran," he said softly, staring at the ground.

"And how long have you two been seeing each other?"

"Two weeks," Jon replied, absently running his toes through the sand.

"So you quit chasing pussy months before you made a move on Syd. I'm impressed, Good," Phil nodded approvingly when Jon's blue gaze returned to his face. "Just don't hurt my Highness and we won't have any problems, got me?"

"I wouldn't dream of it, man," Jon smiled, fist-bumping one of his mentors. "Would it sound strange if I said your approval means more to me than Randy's?" he asked with a hesitant chuckle.

"Not at all. It's common knowledge I snatched her affections away from Randal a long time ago," Phil shrugged, spreading out the girls' towels.

"It wasn't common knowledge to me," Jon glanced curiously at the older man.

"Yeah, well the three of you were kept sequestered away from the rest of the roster when you came up. She took you guys on as clients the instant you walked through the door but she was my physiotherapist long before you arrived and up to the day I left. You didn't know, did you?" Jon shook his head no. "Lopez isn't the ninja of your group, Jon. Syd moves in the shadows," Phil laughed with the younger man before he got back to the subject of their discussion. "The two of us argue like we'll come to blows but we always make up and defend each other with everything we have. There isn't a damn thing I wouldn't do for that girl or her for me and that pisses off good ole Randal like you wouldn't believe," he smirked before following Jon's gaze to Syd as she approached with their boards. "I took his sister away and it started a hatred that has never died down. So no, it isn't strange at all that my approval means more since she actually listens to what I say," he patted Jon's arm and moved to take a board from Syd. "So what's the wager going to be this time?" he asked, stripping off his shirt and tossing it on to their towels.

"It's up to you, bro. I'm feeling pretty mellow right now and can't think of anything I want," she darted her eyes to Jon; taking in the sight of his muscular back as he waded into the water to join April before glancing back and catching her brother's smile. "What?"

"I'll tell you what I want once I beat you. Come on," he jerked his head towards the water and they both ran out, cutting through the water on their boards before turning into a wave. "It still amazes me that you can hit your feet before I do," he laughed while he faced Syd riding beside him.

"I'm an Orton and we tend to be graceful and fluid," she frowned, tossing her wet hair away from her face.

"Bullshit; Ortons are cold and calculating. You're more of a Brooks than an Orton. Brooks are graceful and fluid while we plot to conquer the world," he winked at her grateful smile.

"I'm Brain!" They said in unison. "I am not fucking Pinky!" they said again.

"That is fucking creepy! Stop it!" Jon and April said in sync; all four breaking down into laughter.

"So tell me what's going on between you and Jon?" Phil slid his amused olive eyes up to her startled obsidian, wagging his eyebrows suggestively.

"We're…spending time together," she shrugged, ripping into her wave.

"So when I win, you'll tell me why you melt in his hands one minute but act like you have a pole stuck up your ass when the words 'couple' or 'relationship' are used," he laughed when her eyes darted up to his before he shoved her off her board.

"You prick!" Syd shouted; surfacing with an angry scowl. "You cheated," she splashed him, grabbing his ankle in a flash and pulled him off his board.

"We always cheat; therefore it isn't cheating; now get up here and answer my question," he held her board for her while she pulled herself up to straddle it and then climbed up on his. "Talk to me, kiddo," he nudged her knee with his, waiting until she got herself together enough to say something.

"So there was nothing ever between them?" Jon asked April while he fidgeted awkwardly, watching Phil and Syd so close; him reaching out and taking her hand while she spoke, keeping her eyes locked on their fingers.

"I've asked that very question myself; to both of them, and got definite 'no's' from each. I can see you're feeling a little jealousy; I did too, but I can assure you that they are closer than blood siblings and nothing more," she saw him visibly relax a bit out of the corner of her eye. "Would it sound weird if I told you I've watched you often when you guys finally began to hang out with the rest of us backstage?" she asked him with a beaming smile.

"Yeah, April, it sounds a little weird," he ran a hand over the back of his neck, choosing to strum his fingers over his collarbone.

"That right there is why I watched you, Jon," she pointed at his nervous tick, giggling when he stopped and crossed his arms over his chest. "I saw how you would do that or fidget a lot when you were around the rest of us and couldn't help but notice that you don't do that when you're with her," she tilted her head towards Syd. "Even if you were with Joe and Colby, you were still uncomfortable around the rest of the roster unless she was with you. I know a lot of people think I'm an airhead," she shrugged her shoulders with an impish smile, "but I think she calms you; she gives you that inner peace you've been looking for. Sydney would probably argue this point because she's a hardass but her maternal instincts are off the chart. I don't mean kids, Jon," she waved him off with a smile when his head snapped towards her. "I mean she takes care of the people she loves. So does he," she tilted her head towards the self-proclaimed siblings. "He speaks highly of you, Jon, and always has. I think he has a soft spot for you. One thing I know for sure, if you have him on your side then you're ahead of the game…especially where she's concerned," she smiled softly at him when he blushed while focusing his gaze on the woman he wanted.

"No one understands your hesitation more than me, Highness, but the bottom line is do you love him?" Phil reached out, wiping a stray tear from her cheek.

"Love is a difficult thing for me, bro, but if I fell for anyone I believe it would be him," she whispered, staring at the board she sat upon. "The risks though…"

"If you never take a chance, you'll never find what you deserve; the one meant for you," he cut her off, taking in her sigh with a grin. "Trust me, I took a chance and finally found the one made for me," he glanced lovingly at April.

"I definitely know that man is made for me physically. He's a beast in bed," she smiled devilishly.

"Oh Goddamn it! I didn't need to hear that, wench!" he scowled, lunging from his board at her before they disappeared under the water. "Tap out!" he yelled when they surfaced with her in a headlock.

"Not to you," she growled back, lifting him up and dropping them backwards.

"This will go on for a while," April laughed, kicking back and watching the two wrestle around.

"Our next stop is St. Louis, Frank," Jon relayed the location of Raw to their driver before he joined Syd on the couch. She waved at Phil and April through the window as they pulled away before she turned forward with a sigh. "Miss him already?" he asked, cupping her chin and staring into her shining eyes.

"Oh yeah, he was a constant in my life for a long time. I thought I'd be lost when he left but luckily for me, I took on these three young stallions that occupy my time while they take the company by storm," she smiled, running her hands through his hair while taking his mouth in a passionate kiss.

"Stallions huh?" he grinned, laying her back on the couch and covering her with his body.

"Fucking thoroughbreds," she purred, running her feet along the backs of his legs; enjoying his tongue invading her mouth.

"I need my kitty now," he gasped, pulling back for air. "Up you go, Kitten," Jon picked her up and effortlessly tossed her over his shoulder. "Frank, you all set?" he asked as he walked down the aisle towards their bedroom.

"Got my iPod all loaded, Jon," he chuckled, putting in his earbuds.

"What are you laughing at?" he swatted Syd on the ass, pushing the door shut with a soft click. "I told him we have a lot of loud sex but then he found that out for himself earlier," he laughed, setting her back on the bed before stepping back to lean against the wall. "Stand up, Kitten," he said with a slight growl to his tone.

Syd recognized the change in him right off; feeling the raw lust seeping through his pores and making her breath catch in her throat. The man before her had every intention of claiming what he wanted but above all else, he wanted her to submit to it. She took her breaths through parted lips as she stood before him, averting her eyes from his.

"Take off that tank, my pet," he smirked, thinking he'd get a rise out of her for that but groaned when she slowly peeled it up her torso, tossing it aside. "You are so beautiful," he rasped out in a low tone, taking a few steps forward to stand in her personal space; enough to feel her body heat and short pants of breath. "Get rid of that top, baby," he watched her hands move behind her back to untie the strings there before her elbows bumped his chest when she untied the ones behind her neck; his gaze devouring her breasts when the small garment fell between them.

Sydney's eyes fell closed when Jon's big hands cupped her breasts, leaning forward to hungrily bite one hardened nipple, pulling back to distend the sensitive tip before letting it go. She whimpered when he lavished the same sweet torture to her other nipple, reveling in the pain/pleasure before he straightened up in front of her once again.

"Turn around and slowly take off those bottoms, baby," he said roughly; his chest heaving with pent up desire. His hands went to her waist once she turned; a groan coming from deep in his chest when her ass brushed against his cock while she bent forward to slip her bottoms down her legs and kick them aside. His hand caught the back of her neck, keeping her bent forward while he walked them forward to the bed and pushed her upper body down on the mattress. "Fuck, baby, that kitty is ready for me, isn't she?" he growled when he ran two fingertips over her pussy to find her dripping for him.

"Yes, Jon, she's ready for you," Syd gasped; gripping the sheets on either side of her head when he rubbed at her clit.

"You stay just like that for me and I'll take care of this kitty," he gave a slight push to her neck before releasing her to unzip his shorts, letting them drop to his feet while he pulled off his tank. He couldn't tear his gaze from his Kitten; whose pussy and ass waited for him. She looked so subservient that it fired his blood in his veins until his cock was unbearably hard. "Fuck, baby, I gotta have you; I need you so damn bad," he growled, taking her hips in his hands and drove his cock into her pussy.

Syd tossed her head back from the sudden and complete penetration; a sharp gasp leaving her lungs while Jon set up that delicious rhythm. "Oh Jon, fuck…need you too, baby," she cried out when his hips slapped repeatedly against her ass.

He groaned hearing those words come from her mouth; so much need and passion in her voice, that he wrapped an arm around her lower abdomen and pulled her back on to his cock, never taking his eyes from his length disappearing into that body. "Has anyone ever taken you here, Kitten?" he panted; tracing his index finger between her cheeks before skimming over her tight pink hole. He felt her tense up for a moment before shaking her head no. "Will you give it to me?" he asked with a grin, moving his hand around to gather her creamy juices on his finger before returning it to her ass. "Do you trust me enough to let me have it?" he purred, coating her entrance with her essence.

"I trust you, Jon. You…you can have it," she panted with each slap of his hips. She tensed when she felt his fingertip breach her, shaking a bit until his hand began to gently run down her pelvis; his fingers zeroed in on her clit.

"Easy, Kitten, I'm not taking it now, I just want to feel what I have to look forward to," he stroked her clit; adding a random pinch to it that sent a jolt through her, forcing her ass back on to his finger a bit more.

"I need to cum, baby. Please let me cum," she cried out, legs shaking from the sensory overload.

"Whatever my Kitten wants," he wrapped an arm under her breasts, the other across her pelvis and crawled onto the bed with her, blanketing her back. "Up on your elbows and grab the edge of the bed, baby," he rested on his forearms, straddling her legs, placing kisses on her cheek, gently nipping the skin while he rolled his hips, driving his cock into her g-spot. "Roll your hips forward, baby, push that luscious ass up a bit so I can fuck my kitty like she deserves. Yes," he hissed when she obeyed. "This is how I'm going to take that beautiful ass of yours, Kitten. I'm going to mount you just like this," he said in a deep guttural tone that reeked of dominance even as he reached his left hand forward to lace their fingers together.

"Jon…please," she whimpered while her body began to shake beneath his.

"Fuck, Princess, you're in my blood. I can never get enough of you," he growled in her ear, biting down on her shoulder when he felt her pussy tighten around his cock.

"JON!" Syd threw her head back, shuddering with her release when Jon exploded within her, setting her off again. "Holy shit…" she gasped, collapsing forward.

"Are you okay, baby?" Jon slipped from her body with a groan and turned the boneless woman over on to her back. "There you are," he smiled when her eyes fluttered open.

"You made me see stars," she mumbled with a tired grin.

"That's the nicest compliment I've ever been given," he blushed; his dimples showing before he pulled the blanket and sheet towards them, picked up her lax body and deposited her head on the pillow. "You know this is the first time you're staying in bed with me?" he whispered in her ear, snuggling in behind her with an arm securing her back to his chest.

"Can't run from you…" she said on the verge of passing out.

Jon propped his head up and watched her drift off in his arms, smiling at the fact that they were moving forward in a positive direction. "I love you, Syd. Please let me keep you," he said softly, kissing her cheek before settling down with his body enfolding hers in his warmth.

Jon saw the surprise enter Syd's eyes when she woke the next morning, realizing that she was indeed sharing a bed with a man. He knew it was coming and prepared himself for it while he watched her sleep. She had turned and snuggled into his chest during the night and her peaceful face was the first thing he saw when he woke. It warmed his heart more than he thought possible.

"Morning," he smiled, kissing her lips softly, repeatedly until he felt the slight tension bleed out of her body. He rolled on top of her, settling between her legs, still placing sipping kisses upon her lips and grinned at her gasp when his morning wood poked at her entrance.

"You're insatiable," she whispered while staring into his shining eyes.

"I'm always hungry for you, baby, and I always will be," he pecked her parted lips while he gently slid into her body. Last night, he took her hard, letting his need to claim her overtake him but not this time. He slid his forearms under her shoulders, cupping her face in his hands and kissed her endlessly while he slowly slid into her with long, deep thrusts. Last night was primal lust and desire. Now it was time to make love and show her just how much she meant to him.

He felt her hands travel up the expanse of his back; one finding its way into his hair and the other settling on his scruffy cheek. Her feet ran up the backs of his legs until she crossed her calves over his ass, pulling him into her while she rolled her hips to meet his steady thrusts. The little gasps and whimpers she breathed into him felt like tiny jolts of electricity up his spine.

"Fuck, Syd, you feel amazing," he gasped; clenching his eyes while he kept up his steady rhythm. They kept going, keeping that slow, delicious pace until sweat beaded their heated flesh. Hips continued to roll into each other, slotting Jon's cock into her pussy to the hilt; a perfect fit. "Shit, baby," he groaned, opening his eyes to find hers; their foreheads resting together.

"Jon…" her breath hitched and he felt she was right there with him.

"Stay with me, baby," he growled, holding her gaze when they came apart together. Jon clenched his teeth while his hips jerked his release into her welcoming body.

As difficult as it was, he kept his focus on her wide eyes; no sound coming from her mouth except a swift inhale of breath while she shuddered beneath him. One hand slightly gripped his hair while the other lovingly caressed his cheek. And then he saw it; that moment of vulnerability in her eyes when you lay yourself bare for your partner to see during this level of intimacy, and allowed her to see his too. If there was ever a time that she'd run or shut down on him, this would be it. He was pleasantly surprised to feel her hand continue to caress his cheek while the other settled on the base of his neck. He kissed her lips softly before placing another on her forehead; content to remain buried within her body for now.

The next few days were spent in much the same manner; the couple alternating between mad, passionate sex or making love, and every morning Jon found that her tension upon awakening was lessening off. She was getting used to sharing space with him and even sought out his embrace in her sleep; burrowing into his chest while placing a hand between his shoulder blades.

April 28th, 2014

St. Louis, MO

"Are you getting used to seeing my girl walk around in nothing but my shirt, Frank?" Jon chuckled; dodging a swat from a spatula.

"It definitely can be listed among the perks of the job, Jon. Although, all this weight I'm putting on from her cooking hits the pro and the con side of the board," he smiled when his plate was set before him. "Thanks, Syd," he laughed when she ruffled his hair before turning to grab her plate, joining the two men at the table.

"He exhausts me too much to even attempt clothes, Frank. I guarantee it won't be like this when Joe and Colby are onboard," she smiled softly, taking a sip of her coffee.

"Damn right, you won't be walking around like this when they're here. Frank isn't touchy feely with you like those two are," Jon mumbled under his breath with a scowl. "I'll just keep you locked up in the bedroom," he frowned when his companions began to chuckle.

"Here, Frank, this is for you," Syd slid him a credit card in his name across the table. "I don't expect you to live on the bus when we stop to hit our hotel rooms. I'll have a room booked for you too and you use that to check out and other road expenses," she nodded towards the card while eating a piece of bacon.

"Thank you, Syd. Don't tell Phil but I think you're my favorite between you two," he laughed.

"Oh that cheap bastard! All the money in the world and didn't give you an expense account. Shameful," she shook her head. "Doesn't it feel weird to be eating breakfast in the parking lot of the airport?" she glanced up at the sound of yet another plane flying overhead.

"I've been doing it for years. Speaking of, Joe and Colby's flights should be landing soon so I'm going to head in to wait for them with my trusty sign," Frank wolfed down the last of his meal and rose to set his dishes in the sink.

"It's a one time thing until you're introduced and they see the bus for the first time. After that, they can come out on their own," Jon waved him off, turning to his lady once the door closed. "I think we need to take a shower," he wagged his eyebrows at her, pulling her close to bite the end of her bacon.

"I will be of no use to you during or after the show if you keep this up," she smiled against his lips.

"I always have a use for you, Kitten."

Forty-five minutes later, Joe and Colby were let on to their new bus and given keys to the door. With luggage in hand, they stopped to take a look around with wide eyes and huge smiles before they focused on the couple spooning on the couch.

"Interesting choice, Jon," Joe flopped down on the next section and grinned at his friend; who held his sleeping woman against his body. "The company ran out of 'new car' smell and you chose 'loads of sex' instead. Good call," he laughed at the shit-eating grin on his friend's face. "How is our baby girl?" he gently ran a hand over her head, smiling when she cracked open her eyes.

"He's trying to kill me, big man," she crawled into his lap and curled up into his chest. "He won't let me sleep and there are no doors that can keep him out. If I run out here, he follows me," she pouted. "Sic him," she pointed at Jon; who was chuckling at her antics.

"Have you two been at it nonstop the whole trip?" Colby asked, glancing between them. "What about Frank?" he pointed at their driver when they nodded their heads.

"iPod," the three of them answered in sync.

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