Author: Katie
E-mail: [email protected]
Disclaimer: I don't own 'em & I'm not claiming that this happened, only in my mind.
Distribution: Only at Castles in the Sky http://members.tripod.com/katemarie_1
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Shannon Moore wants his lover to come clean about their relationship.
Note: Very short story with a plot???? What was I thinking *G*
"I can't and won't do this anymore Chuck. I can't deal with being with you but not being able to be near you." Shannon Moore says near tears.
"I don't have the same kind of family you do Shannon. I can't just up and announce I'm gay." Chuck Palumbo says desperately.
"Then tell our friends. I don't care if you tell your family. You won't even let our friends know that we're sleeping together." The younger man growls as he wipes away the tears streaming down his face. "Dammit Chuck you're making me cry and I hate crying."
"For fucks sake Shannon, this isn't something I can just do. I'm not the kind of guy who is willing to out themselves."
"Not even for me?"
Chuck shakes his head and the younger man sighs unhappily. "Fine then. I can't be with you if you're a closet case. We're through until you decide to come out. I hope I'm still waiting by then." Shannon turns on his heel and walks away ignoring the older man's pleas to stay.
A While Later
"Hey Chuck! What's happening?"
"Nothing O'Haire."
"Bummer. Guess what I just found out?"
"What?"
"Shannon Moore is a free agent. I guess his closet case of a boyfriend refuses to come out so he dumped the sorry fucker. Now I get to make my move."
Chuck turns and without a word slams the younger man against the wall. "Stay away from Shannon. He's not a toy."
"Relax man. You don't have to get all huffy. I mean geez, you don't even play that way right?" Sean says knowing exactly why he's still up against the wall.
Chuck backs up and stares unseeingly at the younger man. "That doesn't mean you should go playing around with Shan's feelings. "
"Nah man I'd be comforting him."
Chuck frowns. "Stay away from him O'Haire I mean it."
Sean laughs. "What's wrong Chuck? Gotta crush on little Shannon?"
Chuck turns and walks away without another word. O'Haire watches him go and looks towards the other door. "Told you he's gay."
"Bite me O'Haire." Shane Helms says as he steps from the doorway. Placing a soft kiss on his lover's lips he smiles. "So exactly what is this brilliant plan of yours to get Shannon and Chuck back together?"
"Very simple Sugar. Since no one but Jeff knows that we're together you're going to make a play for Shan. Hopefully we'll get the moron jealous enough to admit he's gay and that should be enough to get those two back together, I hope."
"And if Shanny thinks I�m serious about him?"
"Well fuck I didn't think about that. Maybe we should let him in on the plan? Thataway he knows that you're not really into him and that we're doing this to get him and Chuck back together?"
"He won't go for it. He wants Chuck to come out on his own. There's no way Shan'll go for your plan. But I have a slight altercation to that plan."
"What's that Sugar?"
"Jeff instead of me. He's been looking for a way to get Mark's attention and this should be perfect."
"Jindrak or Calloway?"
"Jindrak."
"Very cool. Do you really think he'll go for it though?"
The younger of the two shrugs. "But it wouldn't hurt to ask right?"
The older man nods his head. "Lets' go talk to him."
Shane smiles and follows his lover to the younger Hardy's dressing room.
They walk in without knocking and both stop short.
Jeff throws a smile in their direction but never ceases the movement of his hand on his cock. They watch in a state of aroused disbelief as the blonde strokes himself to orgasm. Lifting his wet sticky hand and licking it clean, the blonde turns to the brunette lovers and smiles. "What can I do for you?"
Shane is the first to shake out of it and he smiles. "Lovely show Jeffie."
"Yeah well you didn't come in here to watch me jack off to the psycho there's buddy so what do you want?"
The oldest man raises an eyebrow. "Psycho?"
The shorter of the two lovers smiles placatingly at his lover before turning to Jeff. "Jeff. We want to help you out and for you to help us out in return."
"Who do I have to do?"
"No one. Well, not exactly."
"What exactly Shane?"
The older of the two sits down and outlines the plan. He finishes up with a smile. "And that way Mark will get jealous and come after you and hopefully Palumbo will get off his ass and announce he's as gay as the rest of us."
"And if it doesn't work? If Shan thinks I'm serious about him?"
"You just have to make him realize that you're just doing it to make someone jealous." The young brunette says with a smile.
Smiling back the young blonde looks cocky. "This might work but just remember that just because Palumbo may come out, it doesn't mean Shanny will take him back."
The other two men frown. That was a possibility they hadn't thought of. They shrug it off and smile. "Shan will forgive him. Besides, Shan told me that he's willing to take his lover back but only if he came out."
"And what happens when Shanny falls in love with me?"
"You're a little sure of yourself aren't you?"
"With the way I look why shouldn't I be?"
The older man snorts. "You are un-fucking-believeable. Shane, fuck this shit. I'm going to talk to Chuck and tell Mark to stay as far away from this dickhead as possible."
The younger of the two smiles. "Sounds good to me." They leave arms wrapped around one another having completely changed their minds about their tactics as Jeff stares after them in disbelief.
Several hours later
"Chuck we need to talk."
"About what O'Haire?"
"About you being gay. Fuck Chuck everyone knows it. Just admit it at the party tonight."
"What the hell are you talking about?"
"Listen carefully. I and every other person in the locker room know you're gay. Now just admit it to everyone including yourself and maybe if you're lucky Shannon will forgive you."
Chuck frowns and looks away. "I don�t want to hear anymore Sean. Just leave me alone."
Later at the Party
Shannon frowns at his ex lover. "I don't get it. Why is he so afraid of coming out?"
"I don't know Shannon but I'll ask him if you want?"
Smiling up at the older man, the blonde nods his head. "Please Kevin? Maybe he'll talk to you."
The much taller man kisses the young blonde's cheek before getting to his feet and approaching the scowling brunette. "Chuck. What's the deal? Why does little Shannon have a broken heart because of you?"
Frowning the young curly haired man looks away. "Stay out of it Nash."
"No. A friend of mine is hurting and while you may be one of my boys you aren't exempt from me kicking your ass for hurting him. Now give me one good reason as to why I shouldn't tear you apart?"
"I just can't do what he wants me to Kev. I can't."
"Why not?"
"I've seen the way Shanny's family treats him. I can't deal with that."
"Chuck your family won't hate you. First of all none of them says anything about me being gay do they?" They younger man shakes his head. "And they reacted fine to Stasiak and Sanders practically fucking in the pool right?" He nods his head again. "Okay then. Why would they say anything bad about you being gay?"
"They wouldn't. I guess. Do you think Shan'll ever forgive me?"
"I think maybe he will. Why don't you go tell him you love him?"
The young curly haired man nods his head and approaches his blonde ex lover who is surrounded by wrestlers. "Shannon we need to talk."
"There's nothing to talk about."
"Yes there is."
"What?"
"I love you. I'm miserable without you. Please forgive me and come back to me."
Shannon gets to his feet and launches himself into the older man's arms, raining soft kisses all over his face. "I have been dying to hear you say that. I love you too Chuck."
The two men kiss happily while the entire roster looks on with murmurs of "Chuck is Shan's lover? Since when?"
Sean shrugs at Shane who is looking up at him puzzled. "Okay so I lied to him. No one but you Kev and I had any clue he's gay. So sue me."
The younger brunette just laughs and turns a to smile at his best friend.
THE END