Chapter 13
The rest of the afternoon consisted of power naps for some and swimming in the pool for others. The twins and their ladies took off to Jon's condo to put their stuff away and nap with a promise to have Frank pick them up on the way to the house to get the others.
Randy sat in a lounger at poolside, watching the girls swim while Joe and Syd sat on the edge with their feet in the water. "You're not coming in?" Jon asked the Viper with a lopsided grin.
"Probably never again," Randy pulled a face, rolling his eyes when Jon chuckled before doing a back flip into the deep end. Try as he might, he couldn't keep the slight tug of a grin from pulling at the corner of his mouth when the two floatie-wearing girls pounced on him when he emerged on their end of the pool. 'Who would've thought that asshole would be good with kids?' he chuckled; shaking his head when they got on his back, reaching an arm across his neck and clasped each other's hands, and he swam them across the pool with high-pitched giggles rending the air.
"He's great with the girls," Syd laughed, keeping an eye on the three of them in the water.
"He's great with anyone he lets into his inner circle and we both know that isn't many people," Joe said softly. "Jon in a creature of learned behavior and I'd like to think that," he pointed towards his friend playing with his nieces, "is because of me."
"I'm positive it is, Papa Bear," Syd patted his arm with a soft smile.
"Girls! It's time for a nap. Out of the pool," Gal called out, stepping out on the patio.
Joe noticed his fiancée glance at Randy to see if she overstepped her bounds until Syd clapped her hands once loudly. "Don't you look at me or your fathers for help. Your mother and your Aunt Gal just told you it is time for a nap so get moving," she pointed a hard finger towards the house.
"You're good at this," Joe chuckled, nudging Syd's shoulder. "Ever think about trying it out for yourself? You're already a great mother to Colby," he belly laughed, fending off her swat to his side.
"He's already potty trained and I can smack him without getting charged with child abuse," Syd grinned.
"Can Uncle Jon read us a story?" Ally asked when Jon hoisted her out of the water, followed by JoJo.
"I'm positive he can but the question is will he? I think you need to ask him properly, young lady," Syd arched her brow at her niece. "She's getting awfully mouthy now that she has a sister," she mumbled to Joe, who hid his laugh behind a cough.
"Will you read us a story, Uncle Jon?" the girls asked together and Jon's head snapped back and forth between them before glancing up at the laughing Syd and Joe with a horrified expression on his face.
"You taught them this and now I bend to the will of three women in my life," he shook his head at his girl.
"Oh honey, any woman worth a damn knows how to wield that look from a very young age," Gal shook her head and pulled it herself.
"Oh damn," Jon physically jolted and covered his eyes. "Stop that! Come on, my sweetpeas," he offered his hands to the girls and followed a giggling Gal into the house.
"Randal, this is your shot at a nap before you're up with them later. Go sack out, bro," Syd tilted her head towards the house.
"Thanks, sis," he smiled at her and the big Samoan before retreating inside.
"I find myself in a dilemma, Joe," she whispered once they were alone. "I've not only fallen but fallen hard for him."
"Why is that a dilemma, baby girl?" he cocked his head at her.
"I feel myself becoming dependent on him. That is something I just don't do," she shook her head, staring at the water while she sorted her feelings. "He's made me feel things I've never felt before. I almost feel like a different person; a needy one even. You know I can't stand needy bitches, Joe," she glanced at him with near desperation in her eyes. "My mom is a needy bitch. Sam was a needy bitch. They let their men walk all over them, demean them, cheat on them. I can't be that!"
"Calm down, sweetheart," he took her face between his large hands, taking a few slow, deep breaths in an effort to slow her breathing. "You're still the same Syd we know, love and fear. You just opened your self up to deeper feelings. It isn't even that," he sighed, searching for the right words. "You've always felt these things, baby girl, but you didn't let them overtake you; rule you, so you could feel it all; the real connection that brings love. There isn't anything wrong with it and you aren't the only one feeling out of control in this," he met her black gaze with a smile. "He's learning too," he nodded his head, taking one of her hands.
"What if he finds he doesn't want this later and I let myself completely fall for him…become vulnerable?" she bit her bottom lip, glancing up at him with watery eyes. "He's the only one, Joe. Not once, in my entire life, have I felt this kind of love for another person. I mean, I love you, Colby and Phil; you're closer to my heart than my family but Jon…he's different. I didn't think anyone could get through the ice wall surrounding my heart but he did. He didn't even have to chip away at the damn thing; he just touched it and it fucking melted. I had absolutely no defense against him and now I feel like a raw exposed nerve. I don't think I'd recover if he changed his mind," she sniffled, wiping off a few stray tears.
"Syd, Jon has been in a relationship with you for months now. You just didn't know it," he shrugged his shoulders. "He stopped his usual routine with random women months ago. I can't believe I'm saying this but Jon's been celibate since he decided you're the one he wanted. I know you're worried about him cheating but he's been faithful to you longer than you've even known he's been in love with you. Do you know how long he's been in love with you?"
"No," she whispered; a few more tears trekking down her cheeks.
"Almost a year now," he nodded when she cocked her head at him curiously. "I know you're worried about becoming dependent on a man but you are too fucking strong to lose your core self. If he ever fucks up; which I know he will because he's a man and that's what we do, but he won't in the way you fear because he's in love with you, but if he does fuck up I know you'll rip his junk off before you kick him out the door. Syd, just think about Jon's past. He's never been in a relationship; he's never been in love or truly happy until now; until you. His past was all learned behavior; he used it as a means of self preservation but not anymore. He found what he's needed his whole life in you and I think you've found your perfect mate in him. Look at this, baby girl," he pulled up the picture of Jon holding her and JoJo while they slept. "Look at his face and tell me you haven't changed him too," his eyes shined when he saw the smile brighten up her face. "He's already taken the leap, Syd," Joe lifted her chin, "he's waiting to catch you when you follow him, sweetheart," he pulled her into his side when she broke down into tears. "He won't let you fall, baby girl," he said in a soothing tone, just holding her while she cried.
Jon came out of the house with a smile on his face; it fell the instant he heard and saw his lady crying into his brother's chest. He swallowed hard and started towards them until Joe caught sight of him and waved him off. He nodded his head at his friend's unspoken request to go back inside and leave them be. He returned to their room and waited…impatiently because Jon Good was not a patient man with anyone or anything other than Sydney Orton. He paced the room, running his hands through his hair, strumming his fingers on his collarbone, anything he could do to keep from running outside to his girl. Roughly twenty minutes later, Joe carried a sleeping Sydney into the bedroom and gently eased her down on the bed. Jon checked on her; brushing her hair away from her face, before following his friend to the door; a look of worry in his eyes until Joe cupped the back of his neck and pulled him into a hug.
"Awkward, man," Jon said after a few silent seconds.
"Everything will be okay, brother. Now go take a nap with your girl," he ruffled his hair, gave him a big smile and pulled the door closed as he left.
Jon stared blankly at the shut door for a few seconds before he hurried to the bed and crawled in beside her. His heart refused to stop trying to beat through his ribcage until Syd rolled over, instinctively searching out his body, lying across his chest with a leg wedged between his. "I love you. Please let me keep you," he whispered.
"I'm yours," she mumbled against his chest; still in a deep sleep.
Jon wrapped an arm around her back, with his free hand resting in her hair before he released a sigh of relief.
"Mmm, fuck," Jon moaned softly; eyes clenched tight while his head lazily tossed back and forth on his pillow. His decadent moans rose in volume enough to startle him awake. He was instantly disappointed that it was just a dream and was about to check if he accidentally woke Syd until he realized that wet heat was still gliding up and down his dick. "Oh fuck, Kitten," he groaned; glancing down to see his girl's mouth enveloping his length.
"Sleep well?" she asked once she released him from her mouth.
"I slept great; woke up even better. Jesus fuck, Kitten!" he tossed his head back when she sucked one of his balls into her mouth and laved it with her tongue. He was almost ashamed that he moaned whorishly when she gently released one and smoothly switched to the other; giving it the same amazing treatment. "Oh baby," he gasped when she took his length deep into her throat again. "I love you so much, Kitten," he rasped out; threading his fingers in her hair.
"I love you too," she said softly after releasing him with a wet pop.
"Stop!" he gripped her hair, preventing her from going down on him again. "Come here," he sat up, wrapping his hands around her torso and pulled her up his body, rolling them until he settled between her legs.
"What's wrong?" she asked, staring between his stunned blue eyes.
"There is no fucking way I'm going to hear you say that to me for the first time and immediately stuff my cock in your mouth," he took a few deep breaths to calm down, bit his bottom lip when his heart refused to stop pounding against his ribs, and swallowed hard before he cupped her face between his palms. "Say it again," he whispered in a pleading tone.
"I love you, Jon," she whispered; darting her eyes nervously over his face. She gasped when he pressed his lips to hers, gently licking along the seam until she opened her mouth to allow him in. It was the most passionate, breathtaking kiss of her life, and this man was pouring every ounce of him self into it.
"You're not just saying it because you feel pressured into it, are you?" Jon pulled a hair's breath away from her lips; his eyes darting worriedly between hers. "I've had time to get used to the fact that I love you; a lot of time, but I feel like I've sprung it on you. I don't want you to feel backed into a corner…"
"Jon, shh," she pressed a long, sipping kiss on his parted lips to silence him. It worked because he stared at her with glazed eyes and a dreamy smile. "You didn't pressure me, my Prince. You've awakened things within me that I can't ignore. I have never felt so cherished before…and I never cherished anyone like I do you. You've taken me over, Mr. Good. I belong with you; to you, and I will treasure you like you deserve to be. I need you to be my Tiger because I'm scared enough for the both of us, but it is what it is. I love you," she palmed his cheek when his eyes flooded with emotion. "You deserve it; we both do, and for some reason, we found it with each other," she gazed at him lovingly when his face lit up.
"I don't think anyone is strong enough to handle us, Kitten. We were made for each other. We both still have issues from our pasts that we're dealing with but no one can help me get passed mine except for you, my Queen," he rubbed his lips over hers, placing random kisses upon them.
"I'll take care of you, Jon; I'll always be by your side but I can't lie, I'm scared to fucking death," she pulled back, leaning her forehead against his, their eyes meeting. "I've given you the last of me, baby; you're everywhere in my head and heart. You're the first that has laid claim to me and I'm…terrified," she said in a breath.
"I'll take care of you too, Syd, because you're my first too; my only," he pulled her to him, taking her mouth again while rolling them over.
Frank drove the five couples to Dino's Lounge and decided to join them inside; sticking to soft drinks for the night to ensure he got his charges back home safely. It was oldies and classic rock night and singers…and wannabe singers were in full swing on the stage. After a lot of prodding, the men signed up first and waited for the Fatu party to be called to the mics.
Jonny and Josh picked the song and decided to switch off on the mic while the Shield boys backed them up. Trinity and Syd squealed like young girls when Come and Get Your Love by Redbone queued up.
(Jon) Hey (hey) what's the matter with your head? Yeah…
(Josh) Hey (hey) what's the matter with your mind and your sighing?
And-a-ooh-ooh
(Jon) Hey (hey) nothing's a matter with your head, baby, find it
Come on and find it
(Josh) Hell, with it, baby, 'cause you're fine and you're mine
And you look so divine
The girls left their table by now, dancing in front of the stage and sang along with the chorus.
(All) Come and get your love
Come and get your love
Come and get your love
Come and get your love
The Fatu brothers were exceptional entertainers; dancing to the rhythm and pointing to the crowd for them to join in on the "hey" parts. The boys' five companions were their biggest fangirls.
(Jon) Hey (hey) what's the matter with your feel right?
Don't you feel right, baby?
(Josh) Hey, oh, yeah, get it from the main vine, alright?
I said – a find it, find it, darling, love it
If you like it, yeah-eh
(Jon) Hey (hey) it's your business if you want some
Take some, get it together, baby
(All) Come and get your love
Come and get your love
Come and get your love
Come and get your love
Jon, Colby and Joe could barely contain their blush of embarrassment when Jonny and Josh left them to sing the next part alone center stage. Jon and Joe laughed so hard, they missed more than half of their words; leaving Colby to belt it out mostly alone. Syd, Leigh and Gal could not stop smiling at their men.
(Joe, Colby, Jon) Come and get your love, come and get your love
Come and get your love, now
Come and get your love, come and get your love
Come and get your love, now
Come and get your love, come and get your love
Come and get your love, now
Come and get your love, come and get your love
Come and get your love, now
(All) Come and get your love
Come and get your love
Come and get your love
Come and get your love
(Josh) Hey (hey) What's the matter with your feel right?
Don't you feel right, baby?
Hey, oh, yeah, get it from the main vine, alright
(Jon) La,la,la,la,la,la, (come and get your love)
(Josh) La,la,la,la,la,la, (come and get your love)
(Jon) La,la,la,la,la,la, (come and get your love)
(Josh) La,la,la,la,la,la, (come and get your love)
(Jon) La, ,la,la,la,la,la,la (come and get your love)
(Josh) La, ,la,la,la,la,la,la (come and get your love)
(Jon) La, ,la,la,la, (come and get your love)
(Josh) La, ,la,la,la,la,la,la (come and get your love)
"Aww, Boo, you guys were so adorable up there!" Trin cooed at her husband, wrapping her arms around his neck and pecking his lips.
"Definitely have something to fall back on if this whole wrestling thing doesn't work out," Syd winked at them before planting a kiss on Jon's lips.
"We need the Orton party to the stage," the club owner called out on the mic.
"Your turn," Jon kissed Syd again. "Hope you picked a good one, Kitten," he smirked at her, swatting her butt and ushering her towards the steps.
"Son, if you don't bust a nut at that table by the time we're done then you've got more self control than I thought," Trin winked at him, dragging Syd up on stage with Gal, Takecia and Leigh following.
Syd stood at the center mic, shaking her head with a blush while she glanced at the two women on her right and then left before she nodded for the song to start. Do You Want to Touch Me by Joan Jett started blasting through the sound system with Syd taking lead.
We've been here too long
Tryin' to get along
Pretendin' that you're oh so shy
I'm a natural ma'am
Doin' all I can
My temperature is runnin' high
Syd fanned herself; smiling at Jon when he and the others stayed in front of the stage and watched their women with huge smiles.
Cry at night
No one in sight
And we got so much to share
Talking's fine
If you got the time
But I ain't got the time to spare, yeah
Syd belted out her line, pointing at the crowd to join in on the "yeah".
"You're one lucky son of a bitch," Joe spoke into Jon's ear; his eyes riveted to the women on stage.
"You have no fucking idea, man," Jon grinned; his tongue poking out between his teeth while his eyes devoured his lady's form.
Do you want to touch?
(Girls) Yeah
Do you want to touch?
(Girls) Yeah
Do you want to touch me there, where?
Do you want to touch?
(Girls) Yeah
Do you want to touch?
(Girls) Yeah
Do you want to touch me there, where?
There, yeah
The boys wolf-whistled and hollered when their girls ran their hands into their hair; rolling their abdomens and hips to the next part. The crowd joined in without further prompting but it didn't stop the women from playing their parts.
(All) Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Every girl and boy
Needs a little joy
All you do is sit and stare
Syd locked her eyes on Jon, placing her palms together and gave him a pout before running her fingers through her hair, leaving them there while she shook her hips.
Beggin' on my knees
Baby, won't you please
Run your fingers through my hair
My, my, my
Whiskey and rye
Don't it make you feel so fine?
Right or wrong
Don't it turn you on?
Can't you see we're wasting time, yeah?
Do you want to touch?
(Girls) Yeah
Do you want to touch?
(Girls) Yeah
Do you want to touch me there, where?
Do you want to touch?
(Girls) Yeah
Do you want to touch?
(Girls) Yeah
Do you want to touch me there, where?
There, yeah
The girls clapped, getting the audience to join in the beat. Syd kept her focus on Jon's hungry eyes, singing just for him while she rolled her body; running her hands along her sides, abdomen and in her hair.
(All) Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Do ya? Do ya? Do ya?
(All) Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Do ya? Do ya?
Do you want to touch?
(All) Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Do you want to touch me there?
(All) Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Do you want to touch?
Do you want to touch me there?
(All) Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
My, my, my
Do you want to touch me there?
(All) Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
(All) Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
My, my, my
Touch me there
You know where
There, there, there, there
(All) Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
You know where
(All) Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Syd jumped off the stage into Jon's waiting arms; wrapping her legs around his waist. "Trin was right," he purred against her lips; gripping her ass while he ran his tongue into her mouth. "I think I busted a nut," he took a breath before resuming their kiss.
"You guys are not allowed to do that shit and expect us to stay. I'm half tempted to leave now just so that these men will stop lusting after you," Joe growled at Gal, pulling her body flush to his pelvis.
"Seriously, Leigh! These pants are tight enough, babe," Colby added in. "Ow!" he grabbed the back of his head and frowned at Syd. "What was that for?"
"I do not need to hear the two of you talk about your hard-ons," she scowled at him, slapping his finger when he pointed at her.
"Are you kidding me? Joe and I have to listen to you two go at it day and night on the road, in the bus, in our suites, in the locker room…" he mumbled the rest into her palm that clapped over his mouth, grinning triumphantly when she pulled it back; only to scowl a second later when she wiped his saliva on his forehead.
"Okay! I got the point. You don't need to announce it to the whole club," she slapped at his hand. He slapped hers back. And that started them bitch-slapping each other until Colby ducked, picked her up over his shoulder and spun around in circles. "Saved by your soon-to-be embarrassment, Pup," Syd shouted when Colby's name was called out next.
"You got lucky, sweetheart. Take your woman, Jon," Colby bent forward, dumping Syd across Jon's arms before he took the stage. He was all smile; avoiding everyone's gaze until Syd shouted "shake that ass, Pup" when I Want You to Want Me by Cheap Trick started up.
"Holy crap, that's hot," Trinity fanned herself.
"Wait; what?" Jonny glanced at his wife with an arched brow.
"No kidding. Wish he'd do it without the shirt," Gal added.
"Whoa, hold up!" Joe glanced among the women with a furrowed brow.
"Sorry, Leigh, but I think I'm drooling over your old man," Syd piped in, leaning against Trin.
"He is fabulous on the eyes, isn't he?" Leigh sighed with a happy smile. "He's like the Energizer Rabbit in bed too. I have to beg him to stop sometimes," she sipped her drink with a blush coloring her face. The girls sighed dreamily; propping their chins in their palms while watching Colby on stage.
"Hey! There will be no drooling over anyone else cept me," Jon growled in her ear; his hands possessively gripping her waist.
"Okay, no drooling but we might have to run out to the bus soon cuz that ass in those jeans, singing one of my favorite songs while you're rubbing against my ass is making me horny as sin," she nodded her head with a straight face.
"I hear that, sista," Trin bumped fists with Syd; both of them laughing before singing along with Colby.
Sydney and Colby ended up; unsurprisingly, being the most adventurous of their group, hitting the stage a few times together. Colby was downing his liquid courage, losing his inhibitions and dragging his big sister up fairly often; doing a fun The Best Day of My Life by American Authors and ending with a rousing rendition of It's My Life by Bon Jovi. Jon never failed to notice his girlfriend's eyes lingering on him each time she went up and returned from the stage. He finally signaled the twins and the three of them made their way up. Jon took the center mic and shrugged his shoulders at Syd's raised brow before Fooled Around and Fell in Love by Elvin Bishop came on.
I must have been through about a million girls
I'd love 'em and I'd leave 'em alone
I didn't care how much they cried, no sir
Their tears left me cold as a stone
He kept his eyes down during the first verse but focused his blues on her obsidian when he and the twins sang the chorus.
But then I fooled around and fell in love
I fooled around and fell in love
I fooled around and fell in love
I fooled around and fell in love
It used to be when I'd see a girl that I liked
I'd get out my book and write down her name
But when the grass got a little greener on the other side
I'd just tear out that page
But then I fooled around and fell in love
I fooled around and fell in love
Since I met you baby
I fooled around and fell in love
I fooled around and fell in love
Jon held his hand out, pulling Syd up on to the stage and slow danced with her; resting forehead to forehead. His bright eyes never left hers through the rest of the song.
Free, on my own that's the way I used to be
But since I met you baby
Love's got a hold on me (I fooled around and fell in love)
It's got a hold on me now (I fooled around and fell in love)
I can't let go of you baby (I fooled around and fell in love)
I can't stop lovin' you now (I fooled around and fell in love)
'Cause I fooled around, I fooled around, I fooled around
I fooled around, I fooled around, I fooled around, fell in love
I fooled around, I fooled around, yes I did
I fooled around, I fooled around, I fooled around
I fell in love, yes I did
Their friends clapped and whistled loudly when Jon placed his hands along Syd's sides and effortlessly lifted her; planting a deep kiss on his lady. "Happy now?" he smiled up at her.
"Very," she whispered; kissing his nose before he set her down. "Stay," she stopped him from leading her to the stairs. "I've got the next one," she backed up, lowering the mic to her height while biting her bottom lip before she hesitantly nodded to the owner.
Is love so fragile...
And the heart so hollow
Shatter with words...
Impossible to follow
You're saying I'm fragile...I try not to be
I search only...for something I can't see
Jon saw Syd's eyes well with tears; keeping them lowered even as she took one of his hands, clutching it tightly.
I have my own life...and I am stronger
Than you know
But I carry this feeling
When you walked into my house
That you won't be walking out the door
Still I carry this feeling
When you walked into my house
That you won't be walking out the door
He knew his Kitten was scared of her feelings for him but the fact that she finally admitted it to him; reciprocated his love, and chose this song to relay her thoughts and feelings had him smiling like the lovesick fool that he is.
Lovers forever...face to face
My city or mountains
Stay with me stay
I need you to love me
I need you today
Give to me your leather...
Take from me...my lace
Syd's startled eyes snapped up to Jon's crystal blues. He took her free hand and laced their fingers together; staring into her eyes when he sang the next verse.
You in the moonlight
With your sleepy eyes
Could you ever love a man like me
And you were right
When I walked into your house
I knew I'd never want to leave
Sometimes I'm a strong man
Sometimes cold and scared
And sometimes I cry
But that time I saw you
I knew with you to light my nights
Somehow I'd get by
First time I saw you
I knew with you to light my nights
Somehow I would get by
Lovers forever...face to face
My city or mountains
Stay with me stay
I need you to love me
I need you today
Give to me your leather
Take from me...my lace
Lovers forever...face to face
My city or mountains...stay with me stay
I need you to love me...I need you today
Give to me your leather
Take from me...my lace
Take from me...my lace
Take from me...my lace
"You two are so fucking cheesy…I want nachos," Colby blurted out with barely-opened eyes and a sly grin. "What?" he asked when his friends just stared at him for a moment before they burst out laughing. "Why are they laughing at me, Mama Bear?" he pouted at Syd, letting her enfold him in her arms.
"Because you're a lightweight, Pup," she pet his hair for a moment before shouldering some of his weight when he stood. "Let's get you home, baby boy," she grinned at Leigh on his other side.
"Told you, you make a good mom," Joe chuckled softly behind them; eyes going wide when Jon snapped his head towards him. "What?"
"What did you say?" Jon asked at the same time.
"He said she'd make a good mom! I assume because she's always taking care of my ass. The Samoan is being mean to me, Syd," he stared into the side of her head.
"Which one, Pup?"
"The tall one with your man," Colby glared at Joe over his shoulder, sticking his tongue out at him. "Will you kick his ass for me, please?"
"Of course, baby, as soon as we get home. Step," she instructed him; she and Leigh helping him up the stairs into the bus.
"Are you gonna have Jon's babies? They'd be so cute…and evil," he chuckled into Leigh's neck; Sydney blushing furiously and unable to meet Jon's eyes when she heard him laugh behind her.
"Everything is okay, bro," Jon glanced at his friend with a soft smile and light in his eyes. "She told me she loved me, Joe."
"I'm happy for the both of you, bro. You were meant to be," Joe clapped his best friend on the back, waiting until everyone else was onboard before the two of them boarded to head home.
Hours later at home, after an intense round of lovemaking, Jon spooned his exhausted girlfriend from behind. He was content and happier than he'd ever been. A smile formed on his face while he traced the fingertips of his right hand over Syd's lower abdomen; thoughts of his lady nursing a baby at her breast floating through his mind.
'What have you done to me, Kitten?' he laughed silently, kissing her shoulder and neck before snuggling in to sleep.