Author: Katie
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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: R
Summary: Trish and Chuck meet up thanks to Jeff and O'Haire
Trish jumps up from her seat when she catches sight of her best friend. "Jeff! I'm over here."
Jeff Hardy laughs and runs up to the slightly older woman. "Hey baby. Did you have a good vacation?"
She nods emphatically. "What about you? How was your trip to South Carolina?"
"Great. Absolutely fabulous. I met the greatest guy in the world." He grins at the young woman and wiggles his eyebrows.
The blonde laughs. She loved hearing about his sex stories even if she would have liked hooking up with some of the men in the stories herself rather than listening to Jeff talk about them. "So tell me about this absolutely fabulous man."
"Mmmmm� Okay but first dinner?"
Trish laughs at the fact that Jeff's appetite for food is as big as his appetite for men. "Okay but I refuse to eat at one of your little sushi bars. Let's go to Chances. It feels like forever since I've been there."
He frowns but nods his head. "Okay but it's just the same old crowd night after night. We need to get out more so you can find a man and get your skinny ass laid."
She laughs. "Thanks but no thanks Jeff. I'm not into using and abusing men the way you are. I'd prefer to find one man and stay with him for more than a couple of hot sweaty sex sessions. Speaking of that though, did you and Mr. South Carolina have a few of those?"
The young man grins and nods his head. "Oh yeah. And Mr. South Carolina as you so eloquently put it was hung like a horse. So yummy Trishie. So totally yummy. By the way for you information little missy, Sean was a total sweetheart and in fact he's moving up here in a few weeks. He's the new catcher for our baseball team."
Trish rolls her eyes. "You and these jocks Jeffie. What am I going to do with you?"
Jeff slings his arm over her shoulder and pulls her close, kissing her cheek. "Not a damn thing. You love me and you know it. Another thing, I'm setting you up on a blind date with the new pitcher."
The blonde bombshell growls and takes a swing at him as he jumps out of the way barely missing being hit. "Oh come on Trish, he's gorgeous, sexy, well-built, well-hung, tall, dark, handsome, funny, smart, well, damn he's nearly perfect."
"So what's wrong with him? Nobody is that perfect. Let me guess, he's gay but wants to try dating women?"
The young man shakes his head. "Nope completely hetero as sad as that makes me. I'm telling you Trish, he and Sean were down in South Carolina at the training camp and oh my lord� I actually hit on Charles first but luckily, he's very understanding. He and my Sean are best friends. Have been since they played ball in Rhode Island at college."
She smiles at his enthusiasm. "Well, when we get to Chances and after we've ordered our food, you'll have to tell me all about Sean. And you know I want details."
Jeff grins. "Oh girl have I got details." They both laugh as he grabs her luggage and they head out to his Corvette. He drives them to their hang out and they both walk in laughing about one of the gay men who had been standing outside, obviously having been kicked out.
The owner rushes up and hugs Trish. "Hey little girl. It's been a long, long time hasn't it?"
She smiles up at the huge man and nods her head. "Yeah Kevin it has. How bad were things while I was on vacation?"
"Horrible. These boys just don't know what to do with themselves when they don't have you to keep them on the straight and narrow."
The older man's long time lover jumps over the bar and rushes up to the young blonde hugging her tightly. "Chica, you were gone far too long."
She laughs softly. "I know Scotty. But I'll be back to work on Monday so no more worries right?"
Scott grins down at the young lady and hugs her again. "Good because the waiters just won't listen to Kevin. They know he won't follow through on his threats."
She laughs knowing the owner of the bar is a big wimp when it comes to what he affectionately calls his boys.
Trish makes her way over to where Jeff has already claimed their usual table and is not surprised to see Shane and Shannon sitting there chatting with Jeff about their latest recording session. Shannon jumps to his feet and squeals like a little girl when he catches sight of Trish.
She catches him as he launches himself at her. "Trishie! You're home!"
"I know little Shanny. Have you been a good boy for Shane?" She looks over at the older of the two men and grins at him.
Shane shakes his head. "No he hasn't. He threw a hissy fit today in the studio and our producer is about two seconds away from quitting."
Shannon shakes his head and looks down at Trish. "Nuh uh. It wasn't my fault and I didn't throw a hissy fit. I just wouldn't sing the stupid song."
She bites her lip in an effort not to laugh. "It's okay Shanny. You know Shane isn't mad at you. He's just a little upset because you two are running behind schedule." She looks over at Shane who is rolling his eyes. "I'll talk to Mr. Helmsley. He always threatens to quit and he never has before has he?"
The brunette sighs but shakes his head. Trish pushes Shannon back into his seat and sits down with a happy sigh. "God it's good to be home."
Jeff laughs and then jumps to his feet. "Over here Adam, Jay." Adam and Jay slowly make their way to the groups table and gasp when they see Trish.
"I had no idea you were coming back today." Adam says pulling the young woman into his arms.
Jay pushes his slightly larger lover aside and pulls their only female friend into his arms. "Oh my god. It is so good to see you again. Now I have someone to help me tell Adam that his hair looks fine."
She frowns slightly and looks up at Adam. "Adam, babe, your hair looks terrific as usual."
Adam frowns. "No it looks horrible. I was stupid enough to let Jeff, Shannon and Jay dye it and they turned it orange."
Shane rolls his eyes at Adam's back and pulls Shannon closer. "Why the hell did you agree to colour his hair?"
Jeff giggles at how much Adam is obsessing about his hair colour, which they didn't even change.
Jay rolls his eyes and grins at Jeff and Shannon who both start giggling even harder.
Trish raises an eyebrow as she looks over Adam's hair. "Umm, honey, the colour hasn't been changed at all. It's still the same stunningly gorgeous blonde that it's always been. I think Jay, Shanny and Jeff are dicking around with you."
Adam turns to the younger men and growls deep in his throat. Trish laughs and pulls the tall blonde into a chair. "No fighting you guys it's not allowed on my first day back."
The guys all roll their eyes but nod their agreement. Jeff starts to look around anxiously. Trish leans over and swats him on the thigh. "Jeff! Pay attention. Shannon asked you a question."
Jeff smiles and turns to Shannon answering the question easily. "See I was paying attention Trishie. I'm just looking for someone."
The blonde Canadian groans. "You jerk. You set me up for a blind date tonight?"
The younger man giggles. "Yep and they should be here any minute. So go freshen up. Kev'll let you use the shower in back."
She frowns but holds her hand out for Jeff's keys. She yanks them from his hand and goes to take a shower and change. She looks in the mirror after dressing and putting on her make up and frowns at her reflection. She says out loud to no one, "I swear to god I am going to kill Jeff. This is the last time I ever allow him to set me up on a blind date."
She fluffs her hair a little before sticking her tongue out at herself and heading back through the kitchen. Kevin looks at her and grins. "Oooh, hot date tonight Trishie?"
Trish rolls her eyes and glares at Kevin. "That little prick Jeff set me up with some guy he met this summer."
Kevin raises an eyebrow. "Oh the baseball players friend?"
The blonde nods her head.
The older man smiles. "Girl, he is hot. So very yummy to look at."
She rolls her eyes. "Whatever Kev. I'd better go out there before Jeff sends a search party." Trish takes a deep breath and exhales before pushing her way back into the main part of the restaurant. She walks slowly back over to the table and raises an eyebrow at the sight before her. There are two new people at the table. One with short spiky wild hair and broad shoulders whom she figures to be Sean because he's kissing Jeff. The other she can see his profile and she hides behind a pillar to get a better look. A strong chin on top of which rest full lips followed by an aristocratic nose surrounded by deep brown beautiful eyes, high cheek bones all of which is surrounded by a gorgeous head of curly, dark brown hair that is currently being held back at the nape of his neck. Her eyes float lower and she bites her lip softly at the broad shoulders and strong arms. He stands up and says something to the other guys letting Trish get a glimpse of strong legs topped off by a nicely rounded ass. She raises an eyebrow as he turns around and walks away from the table letting her see how nice the front of him looks as well. She ducks behind the pillar as he passes her and makes her way to the table.
She smiles at Jeff who jumps to his feet and clutches Sean's hand. "Trishie! This is Sean and well, you just missed Chuck. He ran to use the bathroom really quickly. He should be right back."
Trish just smiles at him and then shakes Sean's hand. All of the guys follow Sean's example and stand up as she moves to sit down. She bites back a laugh and takes her seat. Sean smiles at her sweetly before leaning over and resuming his whispering in Jeff's ear. Trish watches as Jeff turns several shades of pink and red and has to fight back a laugh. She rolls her eyes as she turns to look at the other men at the table and they are all whispering sweet nothings to their lovers.
She scoots her chair back to go order a drink when someone sets a martini in front of her. She jumps slightly at the voice next to her ear. "Jeff said you drink martinis and when I ordered it for you the guy at the bar knew who it was for."
She turns around slowly and licks her lips unconsciously. "I'm Trish but you obviously already knew that."
Chuck grins at her. "Yes I did. And you know that I'm Chuck." He holds his hand out to her and when she goes to shake it, he pulls it up and kisses the back softly. "It's a pleasure to meet the woman Jeff thinks so highly of." He says as he scoots his chair closer to hers.
The young woman smiles at him flattered by his attentions. "I� I don't know what to say."
He smiles at her and reaches across the table and grabs his drink. "You don't have to say anything. Jeff told me you were against this meeting. "
"It's not that I didn't want to meet you. It's just that Jeff insists on setting me up with his friends. They usually end up being gay and it's only when they date me that they realize that."
"Sweetheart, I'm not gay. I know that right now. If I was, Sean would be running scared right now."
Trish looks at him puzzled.
"Jeff. For a guy he's gorgeous. But I much prefer stacked blondes."
She blushes at the dark haired man's continuous staring. "Would you stop already?"
Chuck smiles again. "Why should I?"
"Because you're making me nervous."
"Oh. In that case, I think I'll keep staring."
The blonde rolls her eyes as Kevin walks up to the table. "And what would my children like to eat today?"
She smiles up at him and orders for everyone. Chuck looks at her in shock. "What? I'm a waitress here. I know exactly what those bozo's like and I'm usually dead on when I pick other's people's food too."
"A woman of many talents."
She laughs and nods her head. "Yep that's me."
Chuck slides an arm around her shoulders. "So what do you do other than wait tables?"
"I'm a model."
"I should have guessed that. You have to be the most beautiful woman I've ever seen."
"I'm not all that beautiful."
"Yes you are."
"Whatever. Let's just drop the subject."
Chuck nods his head in agreement and the two just sit and stare at one another until Kevin drops the food off. He winks at Trish and turns away walking back to Scott.
"What's up with you and the owner?" Chuck asks having noticed the wink.
"Nothing really. He's a friend and I work for him. Well he's actually more like an uncle than anything."
"Oh I see. So if you're a model why did you start waitressing?"
"I was a waitress first. And before you ask I love working here. Kevin, Scott, these morons, they're my family. I don't have anyone other than them and every time I have to leave even for a few weeks I miss them before the plane takes off."
"I know the feeling. The only reason I'm here is Sean is my only family. If he hadn't signed on up here I would have never thought to sign."
"I'm glad he signed then."
"So am I." They grin at one another and dig into their food. After dinner, Jeff wraps an arm around Trish's shoulders. "Honey Sean is coming home with me so you need to find a new ride."
"Doesn't he have a car?"
"Nope. Chuck drives him everywhere. Maybe he'll give you a ride." The younger man wiggles his eyebrows suggestively.
She laughs and slaps her best friend lightly on the arm. "Oh shut up and let me get my bags out of your trunk. Kev can give me a ride home."
He frowns. "No ask Chuck."
"What is the big deal?"
"Trish, I really want you to like Chuck. He's Sean's best friend and you're mine so I think you two getting together would be so cool."
She laughs again. "Fine I'll ask Chuck if he can give me a ride home all right?"
The younger man grins and hugs his best friend. "Thank you so much Trish. I promise he won't be a jerk. If he is then call Kev and have him come beat the snot out of the jerk." The rainbow haired young man leans over and kisses Trish on the cheek before grabbing Sean's hand and leading him out to the Vette. Trish follows and pulls her bags out of the trunk before facing Sean.
"Listen up buddy. He's precious cargo. Hurt him and I swear to god I'll hunt you down."
Sean smiles. "Trish, I know you're protective of him. But I don't plan on hurting Jeff. Don't tell him this but I'm falling in love and I'll do anything to make him fall in love with me."
She smiles at the sincerity in the tall man's voice. "I'm trusting you." She hugs the older man and heads back to the restaurant, which is closing up for the night. Ducking inside she grabs her one bag she'd left in there and waves goodbye to Kevin and Scott who are busy making out on top of the bar. Stepping out into the cool night she laughs and then nearly screams as someone grabs her shoulder.
"Sorry Trish. I didn't mean to scare you."
Trish turns around and smiles. "It's okay Chuck. I suppose all the guys went home already?"
"They said to say goodbye and they'd call tomorrow to hear the details."
"All righty then." She smiles up at the large man. "I don't suppose you'd be willing to give me a ride home would you?"
"It'd be my pleasure. And don't worry. I don't plan on asking you to ask me in for coffee."
She blushes at having been figured out so easily as the two climb into Chuck's black Jeep after throwing her bags in the back.
It's a short drive to her house from the restaurant, within walking distance really and the tall brunette raises an eyebrow at the short distance. "I know. I should have been able to walk but it's a long way to carry so many suitcases ya know?"
He laughs and nods his head before grabbing her suitcases. He follows her to the front step where he stops. "I guess this is the end of the line for me."
She shakes her head and unlocks the door. "Nah you can help me air out the place. I've been gone for a while and no one ever comes to check on my place since I don't have anything living in here."
The tall man follows her inside and she grabs one of her many suitcases. "Follow me and you can just drop the bags off in my room if you don't mind."
Chuck shakes his head and follows her up the stairs and down the hallway, all the while staring at her ass. They stop inside of her room and he looks around awkwardly. "Well, this is a nice room."
The blonde turns around and mentally slapping herself pulls Chuck down kissing him hard. He returns the kiss eagerly and they fall onto the bed. It doesn't take long for them to undress each other and they begin to caress each other's bodies. She mentally keeps telling herself that they are going too far too fast but can't make herself stop touching the gorgeous man lying on top of her. She gasps when the brunette takes hold of her breasts and starts to knead them. Trish pulls his mouth back to hers and kisses him as hard as she can manage.
Hours later, she rolls over and finds herself staring into chocolate eyes. She smiles and starts to gnaw apprehensively on her lower lip. "So what happens now?"
Chuck yawns and leans forward kissing her softly. "First I want a shower. Then I'll make you something to eat. And then we can climb back into bed and have a repeat performance."
She smiles and looks away. "That's not exactly what I was asking."
He pulls her back to him and smiles. "Trish, I know this isn�t your style. I really like you. But why don't we take this one step at a time? I'm not exactly looking for a lifetime commitment here ya know?"
She rolls her eyes. "Neither am I but I'm also not just some cheap slut you can fuck and leave without any consequences."
He rolls out of the bed and shakes his head. "I never said you were. To tell you the truth the thought never even crossed my mind. I'm not exactly like your boy Jeff. I don't just fuck anything on two legs and call it good."
Trish rolls out of bed and glares at the naked man. "Fuck you asshole. Jeff may like sex but you have no right to sit there and insult him."
The brunette runs a hand over his face and sighs. "I didn't mean it like that. I like Jeff. He's a sweet kid. But he's the first to admit that he sleeps around. All I meant was I'm only into spending time with one woman. I want a relationship but not necessarily a long-term relationship. I just don't want us to rush anymore than we already have."
"But you want a repeat performance?"
Chuck sighs. "I didn't mean it like that. Okay I did mean it like that. We're good together. I like you. I want to be with you. I know I can be an asshole and I frequently stick my foot in my mouth but give me a chance?"
Trish finds herself staring into the deep brown eyes and sighs. She nods her head as the older man pulls her into a deep kiss. They fall onto the bed their hands roaming over heated flesh.
THE END