let's write an odd couple, something short and crazy
n Au universe. They have been telling stories, Can I write a crazy story?
Randy is a young, twenty-two-year-old man. He is trying to make a living. He is in debt, trying to pay it off. So, he goes to one man, Steve Austin. The owner of a strip club. Austin's Stars. All he does is dance, nothing more. Yet of course rumors spreads. As days go by, he meets one man. He falls madly in love. But will he tell what he does, or would it make his life hard, worse, or better.
Taker/Randy
Warning...contains mature content.
chapter 1
Telling me he wants to own me
to control me
come closer (come closer)
Come Closer
And I just can't pull myself away
Under his spell I can't break
I just can't stop (I just can't stop)
I just can't stop (I just can't stop)
And I just can't bring myself away
But I don't want to escape
I just can't stop
I just can't stop
Randy dances to the music. This is his song, for now. He chooses different songs to perform to. He makes up his moves. He does his own stunts. He thinks of it all. Of course he gets the help of his friends. His best friend Cody. He only works at the bar. He doesn't dance, or nothing at all. Randy wanted to just work at the bar, but His boss Austin. tells him differently. The first interview went by fast. Steve didn't say nothing at all. He just looks him up and down, he smirks. You got it. He speaks. Randy doesn't know what he meant, but deep down, he does. Steve was checking him out. He has the perfect body, the kind all grown men will fall for. His long legs, his torso, his chest. He is slim, he is just perfect. Steve gives him a deal. He is going to be the main star. He will get good money. Randy needs money, he really needs it. He agrees. He decides to stay, he gets two grand a week. Sadly, it is only enough for rent, bills, and a small number of groceries. All he does is dance. He won't do nothing else. No one is touching him; he is not letting anyone touch him. He is there to dance. All he's been doing is dancing. He forgot what it is like, to work on other careers. He doesn't know what to do when he grows up. He decides to stay here, later on, he will find out what he wants. Randy feels the music is about to stop. He does his move and goes to his knees. He poses as the song finishes. The crowd cheers for him, all are whistling, calling him names.
"The Viper everyone" Austin announces "Careful with his vangs"
The crowd catcalls him, whistles, even throw money at him. Randy of course bows, blows kisses, he turns around, and goes to the back. He steps aside when he sees Mike, he is up next. Randy goes to his locker room. He decides to sit for now. He looks at the mirror. He does enjoy dancing, but it would be nice to have more clothes on him. He starts with a full suit, as the song goes, he strips. All the way down to his thong. He goes to shower, and gets change. His dance is over, so now he is a waiter. His shift won't end till two in the morning. He walks to the bar, he sees Cody flirting with a guy. Randy smirks, the guy is cute. He decides to sit in the far right. He wants his friend to enjoy his time with the stranger. Randy has two more hours left. He decides to walk around the place. The music is blasting as other dancers take the stage. The crowd of course are enjoying it. Randy watch's the show. He wants to learn new moves, something different. He needs to think of another song for next week. He goes through his phone; he is looking for one song. The night goes by, and Cody runs to him.
"Hey...sorry. I was talking to that handsome man there" Cody smiles
"What's his name?" Randy says
"Glenn" Cody smirks. "He is cute, handsome and funny"
"Oh my...you never meet those guys here"
"I know. He said he wanted to live more, so he came here. Of course I had to help him"
"You like him don't you?"
"Umm..."
Randy laughs "Well, you should go out with him. Ask him out."
"You think..."
"Yup, I think he likes you too" Randy says. He looks at the time. "Oh looks like I'm free to go"
"Okay. Be careful"
"I will"
Randy goes to pack his stuff. He closes his door. He goes out the club. As he goes outside he can still hear the music. He can still hear the crowd cheering. He goes to his bike. He is still saving for a car. Right now, the bike will do. Cody always tell him, riding a bike is dangerous, especially at night. Randy shrugs it off, nothing happen yet, so nothing is going to happen. Randy puts on his light and off he goes. He doesn't live far from the place. He lives maybe ten blocks away. He has gotten use to the bike ride though. He pedals on home.
Randy wakes up late in the afternoon. He is so glad he is off today. He stretches, cracking his back while he is at it. He growls, he is young yet his whole body always hurt. He walks out his room, and he goes to make some food. He wonders if he should make breakfast or lunch. He looks at the clock. It's three. Randy eyes widen. Lunch it is. He goes to the fridge to find it empty. He goes to the cabinets and also empty. He cries a little "Why" he sniffs. He shakes his head. He is going to drink water, that will help. His stomach growls. He sighs, "maybe a sandwich" he grabs his wallet and goes to his bike. He pedals to nearby grocery store. He puts his bike, and chains it up. He is going inside; he looks around the store. He notices lots of workers, or staff members surrounding a tall guy. The group is walking around the big, tall, tattoo, goatee guy. Randy stares at the man. He shakes it off when his stomach growls. "Right food"
Randy is checking out. He notices he got a lot more then he came for. He sees that it went over his budget. He looks at his cash, he is short five dollars. He tries to pay with his card but, it's not in his wallet. "OH No" Randy panics. The cashier is waiting for him to pay. Randy looks at her. "Um...I don't...umm..."
"Sir we have to get the line moving. You are holding up the line..." she says
"Um..." Randy checks all his pockets, all his bag. He can't seem to find extra cash.
"Sir..." The tall man hears her. He growls as he walks to the cashier.
"Everything okay here"
"This man is holding the line. He is not paying" she says
The tall man looks at Randy.
"You know what, cancel it...I'll come back..." Randy says. He looks down with sadness, he guess he would eat later.
"But sir..." She says.
"Not a word" He says. Randy looks up to see the tall man handing her a twenty. "Let him keep the change"
Randy can't believe it. He paid for him. He wants to say thank you but the tall man turns and walks away. Randy gets the change. He goes to his bike. He is loading the bags, to where he can carry it. He looks at the entrance he sees the tall man standing there. Randy runs to him. The man is about to turn to go inside when Randy jumps in front of him.
"Excuse me sir...I want to thank you" Randy starts "Thank you. You didn't have to do that"
The man looks at him.
"I will pay you back. I promise. I will pay you back" Randy reach for the change "This is yours" He lends out a hand. The tall man smiles. He is about to say something but a group a guys bump into Randy. As he falls he drops the change. The dollar bills go flying. "NO!" The guys just kept walking. The tall man grabs a water bottle, he chunks it. It hits one of the guys, making him stumble and hit a car. He laughs. Randy is trying to collect the change. "Oh Man..." He gets help up by the tall man. Randy looks up to see green, emerald eyes. He melts into them.
"You okay" he says. Randy whole body shook. His voice, deep and powerful yet gentle. He is going to faint, if he keeps talking.
"I'm fine" Randy stutters.
Randy gives him the change "Here...and next time I will pay you"
"Don't worry about it" He says. He shakes the change off. "You keep it"
"But...It's yours, like I said I will pay you back" Randy says "I will do anything"
The man laughs "Anything?...don't worry about it. It's fine really. As long as you get to go home and eat, it's good for me"
"but...'
"You look hungry" he says "How about dinner?"
"Dinner?"
"You do owe me...don't you?" he smirks "How about a date?"
"Sure..."
He smiles as he steps closer to Randy, he is gazing into the tall man's eyes. "Meet me here at seven"
Randy nods, his mind going blank. "Okay.." Randy is growing hot. He can feel the warmth of the tall man. He is blushing, he is a mess. The tall man turns around, he walks inside the store. Randy stays still, trying to regain his mind. He slowly turns, and goes to his bike. He races home. He is so happy, his heart is racing, he cheers. He then starts singing.
Randy rides his bike back to the store, He waits, he got here a little early. He is dressed up. He is wearing a tight red shirt, with jeans. Well, he is not dress nicely, he just dress casual. He swallows when he hears footsteps.
"Glad you made it" Randy gets chills. His voice, why is it causing him to go crazy. "Come on...follow me"
Randy did just that. The tall man is wearing a collar shirt, with dress pants. He has his hair up in a ponytail. The guy looks amazing. He notices that he is walking to a chevy Silverado truck. He goes to the passenger and opens the door. Randy makes his way; he jumps to the truck. He leans back, the truck smell nice, it looks nice and clean. He sees the other man jump in. He turns the truck, and he takes off. Randy sees where he is heading. He then stops, wait is he heading somewhere, with a stranger. He doesn't even know his name. He gasps, is he getting kidnapped, and he just walk right into it too.
"You'll love this place" the man says. Randy nods. It's a restaurant. The place looks fancy. Mark parks and he goes out, walks to Randy's side. He opens the door. Randy jumps down. He lands wrong but the man catches him. "You okay?"
"I'm good" Randy blushes. The man nods. He closes the door and leads Randy. He finds a spot, as he did he pulls the chair for Randy. Of course he sits down. Randy notice that he is a gentlemen. He opens the door for him, he pulls the chair out for him. Randy is liking this guy. The waiter comes to take their drinks. The man orders for both of them.
"Thank you" Randy says "Now I really owe you"
"Don't worry about it" The man says "I'm Mark Calaway"
"Hi Mark" Randy says. The man laughs. "oh I'm Randy Orton"
"Nice to meet you" Mark says. Randy nods.
"You too"
The food comes. Randy looks at the other man.
"Um...I... never seen you around here..." Randy says "I mean, I've been living all my life here and I never seen you before"
"I just move in" He says "I'm the area manager of the grocery store. H.E.B."
"Oh, you own the place?"
"I do...well I own the store there" Mark says "They transfer me here. The ones above say that something isn't really adding up here. So they send me. I'm the new manager now"
"Amazing" Randy says "Why...um...why did you pay for my food?"
"Because I've been there before" Mark says "I didn't really have much, but one day, somebody paid for me. So, I decided to pass it forward. Ever since then, I've been helping others"
"Well...thank you" Randy says.
"What do you do Randy?" he says
Randy gasps. He doesn't know what to tell him. Should he tell him that he is working at a strip club, but only as a dancer. He does nothing else. If he does, will Mark leave him, or look at him with disgust. He tries to think of something. "I'm...um..." He looks around. He sees two dogs, walking down the street. "I'm a dog-sitter"
"No kidding" Mark says
"Yeah. It's a small job but pays well" Randy does know a lot about dogs. At one point he's been studying to be a vet. Mostly because he wants to work with dogs. He knows how to groom them, cut the nails, cut the hair. He knows how to train them.
"I love dogs" Mark says.
"Me too!' Randy says, "You got any?"
Mark smiles "Yes, I have three"
"Aww really" Randy says "What breed, what are their names"
"Two golden retriever and one Labrador retriever"
"Aw cute" Randy says "The names"
"Mario, Luigi and Bowser"
"Aww...Mario characters...amazing!' Randy says "Let me guess. Your Labrador is Bowser"
"Yes." Mark laughs. Randy laughs with him.
"That is so cute" he says. "I want to see them' Randy stops, why did he say that. He hopes he didn't go far.
"Sure...how about on our next date"
Randy nods "Deal"
"Do you have dogs?"
"No... not anymore" Randy says. "I had a British bulldog, but he passed away"
"Oh, I'm sorry" Mark says
"No... it's okay. After him, I never had time to get another dog" Randy says "But I want one..."
"I'm sure you will get one" Mark says. Randy gives him a smile.
Mark pays for the dinner. He drives back to the Store. He looks around the parking lot.
"Which one is yours?" Mark says
"Um..." Randy looks down. He is too embarrassed to say. "That bike"
Mark looks at the bike. He parks in front of it. "Nice bike. It's a great way to stay in shape"
Randy glares but then laughs at Mark's face. "It is a great way to stay in shape" Mark nods as he gets off and opens the door for Randy. He jumps off. He walks to his bike. He unlocks the chain around it. He gets it ready to ride home. "I'll see-" Before he can finish his sentence, Mark picks up the bike and place it on the trunk of his truck. "um..Mark...?"
"I'm giving you a ride. It's dark out. It's not safe" Mark says. He opens the truck door "Get in" Randy runs to the truck and hops on. He closes the door, and walks to the driver side. He gets on and Randy gives him directions. Mark parks in front of a house.
"Well...here it is"
Mark nods as he parks the truck. He gets off and opens Randy's side. He then goes to bring the bike down. He gives it to Randy. He walks to the front door with Mark following behind him. He turns to him.
"I'll see you next time" Randy says
"Sure will" Mark says "How about Sunday?"
Randy nods "Sure thing" He is also lucky that he doesn't work Sundays. Mark nods, he takes a step to Randy, and kiss his cheek. Mark turns around and goes back to his truck. He drives off. Randy is staring at the truck. He is rubbing his cheek, with a smile, blushing even. He blinks a few times, he feels his heart, its picking up speed. He shakes it off. "No...it can't be. Love at first sight..." Randy sighs "Yup...it's love at first sight" He goes inside. He goes down on the couch. He squeals as he remembers the dinner. Mark is the perfect gentleman. Randy loves every single moment of the date. He can't wait for more.
Come closer
Randy finishes with a big smile. All day he's been smiling. All day, he is in a bright mood. He is feeling lovely. Austin notice as he announces Randy. "The Viper...careful with his vangs" Austin just let's him be. Randy dance amazing that day. He added more moves, he even use the pole this time. He swings around. He is so happy. Randy goes back to his room. He sits down. He looks at the mirror, he can't seem to wipe that smile off his face. He gets ready to go out and work. Randy gets out and walks to the bar. Cody sees him, and he walks to his friend.
"Okay...tell me"
Randy looks at him "What..?"
"Come on Randy. You got it bad"
"Is it that obvious." Randy says as he ducks his head.
"Yes...now come on tell me" Cody says. "You can tell me anything"
"I met someone"
"No way"
"Yes" The two squeal and jump up and down.
"What's his name. Who is he? When can I see him" Cody says
"His name is Mark. He works at the grocery store; well, he is the new manager" Randy says
"Oh nice. How does he look?"
"He looks great. Every time I see him, man...I just want to..." Randy blushes
"Oh, I know"
"He is tall, has long hair, a goatee, and his eyes are green, the most beautiful green" Randy says "He is strong, built, his shoulders, his neck...man he is so hot"
"Randy...come back to me'
"Oh right. And his voice, strong yet gentle."
"Oh my..."
"Yes. And I'm going out again with him Sunday"
"Oh My!'
The two cheer again. Randy gets back to work along with Cody. He can't wait for Sunday. He wants to see him again.
Randy is on the passenger side. He is looking out into the field. He agrees to visit Mark's place. He is looking forward to it. They have been dating for three months, and every day is going perfect. Randy now wants to spend more time with Mark. He wants to see his place. He gasps in awe. He sees a big house, it looks nice. Mark parks in front of the gate, and he opens it. He drives in and he closes the gate with a button. Randy looks around his place. It's so amazing. Randy never thought he would see a fancy house. this close. Mark parks the truck. He gets off and of course opens the door for Randy. The two walks to the front of house. Mark opens the door, and three dogs go running out. Randy stumbles a bit, he did not see that coming.
"Oh my..." Randy tries to grab to something. Mark catches him, he helps him up.
"Sorry about that." Mark laughs "Those are the dogs"
Randy turns around to see the three of them, running around. "So cute" he whispers. The dogs start sniffing around, and then of course, do their business. Randy watches the three.
"Those dogs, been inside for a long time" Mark says.
Randy nods.
"Come on in" Mark says. He lets Randy go in, and he looks in awe. The house looks bigger on the inside. He walks in a little to find the living room. Mark keeps walking until he steps to the kitchen. "Want something to drink?"
"Um...water is good" Randy says as he is looking around the place. Mark nods, and he looks at the young man. He gets the water and gives it to him. Mark then leads Randy to a table. The two sit down.
"This is nice" Randy says. He sees a slide door, next to the kitchen. You can see the backyard. Randy smiles as he sees the three dogs running around, chasing each other. "Your place...looks amazing"
Randy keeps looking around the house. Mark gets up and he lends out a hand. He takes it and gets lead to the backyard. Randy again, looks in awe. This place looks amazing. Randy walks around the porch in the backyard. He sees the dogs charging to him. Randy gasp as he kneels and spreads his arms.
"Whoa...Randy" Mark says. He tries to stop the dogs, but the dogs already tackle him down. Randy stumbles back, he laughs out loud as the dogs start going all over him. Randy can feel the dogs sniffing and licking his face. He tries to get up, but the dogs keep him down. "Randy..." Mark runs to him. He whistles for the dogs to step back. He looks at the young man, who is smiling wide.
"So cute!" Randy says
Mark sighs in relief. He helps him up. The three dogs are sitting right in front them. "Good boys..." Mark goes to them. He stands behind the three. He goes down the row. "Randy this is Mario, Luigi, and Bowser"
Randy goes to his knees again. He pets them all. He rubs their little heads and scratches the dogs behind the ears. "So cute. Hi...Mario bros"
Mark gives a little chuckle.
"Mario, Luigi, and Bowser...shake"
The three lifts the paws. Randy squeals as he shakes each of the paws. They are so cute, He might just faint. Randy wants to squeeze them; he wants to squeeze them all. Mark just looks at Randy, he loves him. Mark doesn't want to say that. Maybe Randy, doesn't love him. He just shrugs. Randy gets attack by licks and tails. Mark whistles. The three stand in attention. Randy is on the ground, laughing. Mark laughs with him. He helps Randy up; he is now holding him close. Randy is now burning up. He is staring up at Mark, his heart racing. Mark leans close to him. Randy stays still, he always tells himself, no one is going to touch him. He is not going to allow it. But with Mark, he wants him. Randy leans to kiss Mark. He melts into the kiss, his legs give out, but Mark holds him up. Randy wraps his arms around Mark. The two share, and passionate, incredible kiss.
The two are cuddle up with the dogs, watching a movie. Randy keeps petting the three. Mark pets Bowser. The two share kisses. The night goes by, the two enjoy the time together. Randy looks at the time, he is getting sleepy. He snuggles close to Mark; he is loving the feeling of Mark.
"Randy...?"
"Umm" Randy says
"I know you said you are a dog sitter" Mark says
Randy nods. He still hasn't told him about his night shift. He is just not ready, or mostly scared.
"I'm always away from home. I am the area manager. I always work, early in the morning all the way till seven or eight"
"Right." Randy says
"I was wondering...if you can stay at my place. And take care of my dogs?" Mark says
Randy looks at him in surprise.
"I will pay you. Of course,"
"You want me to..."
"Yes. My dogs need attention. I don't want them to be alone. Randy, will you take the job?"
"Yes. I'll take care of your dogs" Randy says. Mark grins and he kisses Randy.
"WHAT!"
"Yes. We kiss and kiss and kiss" Randy says as he rolls around in bed. Cody laughs at the motion. He makes him stay still.
"So, what's the bad news" Cody says "I mean...you called me all panicked...and said you really needed to talk"
"He offers me job" Randy says
"Oh nice" Cody says "So...?"
"He wants me to take care of his dogs. He said he will pay me. Good too."
"I still don't see how it's bad news?"
"He works mornings..." Randy says "I won't be able to sleep much"
"OHHH" Cody says "Wait...wait...wait. Does he know you work at Austins Stars?"
"No" Randy says. He falls back, falling off the bed. Cody just smacks him with the pillow. Randy gets up angry. "Really?!"
"You've been dating for three months..." Cody says "why haven't you told HIM!" Cody hits him again.
"I'm scared okay." Randy says "I mean...I just dance. But you know how others think, he will think that I go with every single guy"
"But you don't" Cody says "I think he knows that"
"I will tell him, when I'm ready"
"You better" Cody says "Keeping secrets hurts"
"I know. I know" Randy says.
"So... how is the schedule then?" Cody says
"He leaves his house at Six. So, I have to be there at six" Randy says
"In the morning!" Cody says "You hate mornings"
"I know!" Randy says "And he works till seven"
"Your shift starts at eight"
Randy nods
"You work eight to two or maybe three in the morning" Cody says "That means you might get at least four hours of sleep"
"Yup..."
"When is he off?"
"Saturday and Sunday"
"The ...You are off on Thursday and Sunday" Cody thinks for a bit "I think you will be alright"
"I am. I am going to take care of my dogs...and our house'
Cody looks at him. "You are in love'
Randy flops down to the bed, Cody laughs as he jumps to lay next to him. Randy looks at his best friend.
"I am" He blushes.
Cody and Randy start laughing. The two settle down and look at each other.
"Well...let's make this work" Cody says "I'm sure...all will be good"
The two start talking it over. Both are trying to think of a plan. What if, Mark gets out late, what if Randy oversleeps.
"Maybe you can nap at his place"
"Right...dogs take naps too right"
"Yes"
Randy puts on his phone and start listening to music. "Well...help me find my next song"
Cody nods, the two go through the phone. Randy is looking for love songs, while Cody is looking for disco, club songs.
"Randy..." Cody says "Those songs won't work"
"Oh right"
The two laugh and get back to searching. Randy can't wait, let's see what the plan brings.
It is week one. Randy is doing pretty good for now. He is getting enough sleep. He's been spending more time with the dogs. He evens takes naps here and there. He also bathes, combs, cut nails. He is enjoying every single thing. Mark does pay him well. He can now get more groceries without worry. He hasn't told Mark about his other job yet. Randy tries his best to work at night, but he is always daydreaming.
Arriving just in time, who's dying to be mine