Let Love Reign

Aftermath

I awoke early the very next morning to my throbbing ankle. I growled in pain. How on earth had I ever forgotten about it? I looked over at a still sleeping Jeff,who suddenly smiled in his sleep. He's how I thought to myself. Without opening his eyes he commented,"That's just such a super cute growl and I absolutely love it." I tried to get up but he pulled me back down onto him. "How's your ankle this morning love",he asked as he kissed me. I winced as he gently touched it. "Its definitely been better." He grinned. "Great news babe. Now I get to get my workout in and carry you around today." I groaned. He laughed. He got the bathtub started and poured vanilla scented bubbles in the water. He got in with me and we soaked for half an hour. "What's wrong love?" He had seen me visibly pull away from him. I couldn't tell him that I was scared to tell him how deeply he affected me. Scared to tell him him much I care about him. Scared that I wasn't good enough for him. He is very perceptive however and tenderly pulled me back against his chest. "It's okay Feisty." He held me close and rubbed my back. I felt as if he knew exactly what I felt before I even told him. It seemed as if he also always knew what I would say before I said it.  "I'm right here love. I'm not going anywhere honey." His voice was so soothing and loving. I relished the feeling of being in his arms but thought what are his thoughts now after we've had sex? Did he think I was desperate? Did he think I was some tawdry trollop?  My mind raced at the thoughts swirling around inside my mind. I started to rise but he stopped me. Jeff washed me then himself. Next he wrapped his arms around me as I grabbed a towel. We dried off and got dressed. Jeff looked at me. "No,I don't regret last night. And before you say it,no I don't think of you as a desperate floozy either." I turned around surprised. How does he do that? He smiled at me. "No,I'm not reading your mind babe. I just know you really well is all honey. And I'm happy as long as you're happy." He looked expectantly at me. "I hope you're happy about the progressive nature of our relationship honey. So if you wanna explore whatever this is between us and see where it goes or you'd rather go back to being only besties,I'm fine with your decision." I contemplated the enormity of what he just said. I so badly wanted to be with Jeff. He is my dreamy ideal man. He's smart,funny,sweet and sensitive to my feelings. He's kind hearted,loving,tender and strong,both mentally and psychically. He is such a great guy. He's also very attractive to me and I can never resist him in any way. He was looking at me weird. "Ok then." He turned to walk away but I stopped him. "Wait,Jeff?" He turned back around to face me. "Yeah?" I took a deep breath. "I don't think that I'm good enough for you,"I started. His face became irritated. "You've gotta be kidding me right now. You're so perfect for me Charisma." I replied,"Jeff lemme finish please. Even though I don't feel good enough for you I am willing to give you a chance. I really do wanna be with you." His face lit up like the Christmas tree in the center of Times Square. He grinned widely. He enveloped me in his arms and happily swung me around. I laughed and clung to him. "Well all right now darlin'",he said before he kissed me. His voice always melted my heart and made it skip a few beats when he smiled. He took my hand and asked,"You wanna go see a movie with me?" I said,"Of course I do."  He grinned cutely. He took my hand and gently pulled me close so he could hug me. Then he claimed my lips once more before gently throwing me over his shoulder playfully and heading to the car. After securing me in the passenger's seat he slid smoothly behind the wheel.  Once we arrived at the theater Jeff scooped me up into his arms and lovingly carried me inside. Once we were inside the only available movie was a scary one so we decided to watch it. I jumped twice literally into his lap so Jeff just kept me where I was seated,on his lap. I was happy to be snuggled up on his lap. It just dawned on me that I had fallen in love with my best friend,the Charismatic Enigma,Jeff Hardy! I was super nervous. I could never let him find out that I was in love with him. He deserved so much better than me I thought to myself. He laughed when I jumped in his arms. "It's ok Feisty. I've got you baby." His arms around me instantly comforted me and his soothing voice flowed over me. I relished this moment. After the movie we ate a late dinner and headed back to his room. We made love a couple more times and fell asleep in each other's arms. I couldn't be sure but I could have sworn that I mumbled that I love Jeff.