Off Cam - Birthday Celebration - Smith Jones

[Kayla Anders-Jones]

It’s the morning after the party of the year so far and what a night it was! Kayla had enjoyed celebrating her birthday immensely. Today however was her actual birthday and Kayla woke with a groan, her head felt fuzzy. Note to self… don’t mix drinks, it never ends well. Kayla briefly sits herself up on an elbow and realises she’s still wearing the same dress from the night before. Another groan as she sinks her head back to the pillow. It took a couple of moments before she realised, she sensed she wasn’t alone in the room. Cracking open an eye again she saw Smith sitting by the window quietly enjoying a coffee. Well, that certainly was a nice view to wake up to, Kayla however didn’t enjoy it for long as she grabbed a pillow and put it over her head and mumbled just loud enough so he could hear.

Kayla: Whatever I did… whatever I said… I’m sorrrrreeeee!

Bits and pieces of the evening quickly began to come back to her, one moment in particular was arriving back at the hotel in the early hours of the morning and being thrown over Smith’s shoulder to enable him to carry her back to this hotel room. Oh, the shame. Kayla cringed. Removing the pillow, she braced herself for no doubt his rebuke on the matter.

To be continued by Smith only..

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Smith’s face is a stone scowl as he stares at his lovely lady. He sips again from his coffee, which is a new habit he has learned from hanging out with Kayla. She makes the best coffee and that has definitely swayed him to learn how to make it and drink more of it. He keeps that in mind as he sips it yet again.

Smitty: “You really don’t remember what you said to me last night?”

The left side of his mouth curls up ever so slightly as he scan her eyes for any sign of recollection. He shakes his head and laughs to himself under his breath.

Smitty: “It was quite a party; quite a night.”

[Kayla Anders-Jones]

Kayla: Nooooooo... what did I say?

There was a slight panic in her voice as she watched him carefully for any kind of clue.

Kayla: Was it before or after you had to carry me like a sack of potatoes over your shoulder? Yes. I remember that bit...

For once she was thankful the dress she was wearing finished below the knee at least she kept some part of her modesty.

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Smith smiles at Kayla.

Smitty: “I’m glad you remember that part. It was a fireman’s carry if maybe your memory is hazy. And I grabbed hold of your tush partly for your safety and partly for my own pleasure.”

He pours a second mug of coffee and begins to fix it up the way Kay likes it.

Smitty: “Sweetheart, what you said was… interesting. I certainly wasn’t expecting to hear it coming from you.”

He brings the coffee to her and sits on the bed next to her.

Smitty: “Not sure I’m ready to tell you what it was quite yet. Maybe it’ll come back to you once your hangover begins to subside.”

[Kayla Anders-Jones]

Kayla looks at him disapprovingly although she only had herself to blame that she couldn't remember what she'd been telling him. Sitting up a little more she was grateful he'd brought her coffee.

Kayla: Lemme drink this... get a shower and make myself presentable and I'm all yours...

She said carefully accepting the mug from him.

Kayla: Thank you for looking after me last night... you've seen me pissed before but probably not to that extent.

Some of her English terminology slipped in she definitely meant she was drunk last night. Kayla took a sip of the coffee and groaned.

Kayla: Well... I didn't strip off for ya last night cause I've still got this dress on so at least that's something I didn't embarrass myself with hey?

Kayla managed a smile, she used a free hand to link her fingers with his, she enjoyed being close to him.

Kayla: Ya really not gonna tell me yet? It is my birthday after all...

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Smith chuckles out loud. He looks at Kayla with a playful smile.

Smitty: “You want me to tell you now? What would be the fun in that?”

He hugs her and kisses her forehead.

Smitty: “You know how much I care about you, Kay. I didn't let you embarass yourself too badly last night.”

He snuggles in even closer to her.

Smitty: “And… if anyone wants to do any stripping after your shower, I wouldn't be opposed to that. I'm always up for a good show.”

[Kayla Anders-Jones]

Kayla: Oh ya would heeyyyyy?

Kayla laughs too taking another long sip of coffee she manages to put it out of reach so it wouldn’t get knocked over.

Kayla: Care about you too Smith... Buuuuuuut you have to tell me what I said?!

Kayla laughed again, as she edged closer and closer to him. The chemistry was there and it was growing stronger all the time.

Kayla: I’ve got powers of persuasion..

Biting her lip softly, playfully she snakes her arm around his neck, closer and closer it looks like she might kiss him but then stops with a grin.

Kayla: But... I’ll wait, you just let me know when you’ve had your fun torturing me with it.

Kayla just laughs again, she was happy, she was happy before but now it was another level.

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Smith may sometimes come off as unattentive or standoffish at times, but he cares for Kayla very much (even if there are sometimes pauses in the conversation -- ic and ooc). Smith’s mind is always going a mile a minute and he doesn't always have a witty comeback on standby. He smiles at Kayla as he prepares to reveal to her what she said.

Smitty: “You… love me? I mean...”

He shakes his head and looks out the window to avoid eye contact for now.

Smitty: “I mean, you were very drunk and we were having one of our amazing moments together. We are comfy and at ease together and it was just something you said in the moment. I don't intend to hold you to it.”

Smith's eyes again find Kayla's.

Smitty: “You said 'I love you' to me, but I know it doesn't mean what it could mean if you'd meant to say it for real. We're a long way off from that… Right?”

Smith is more nervous for this than he was for AoN.

[Kayla Anders-Jones]

At that moment Kayla looks like all the wind has been taken out of her sails. Just the words alone allowed the memory to come flooding back to her. They’d been in the elevator which had a mirrored interior, Kayla had been leaning against his chest admiring their reflection together as Smith was smoothing back her hair, she’d looked up at him and the words just naturally left her mouth. Why had she failed to remember this until he’d mentioned it? Kayla’s mind was now racing a mile a minute too which wasn’t helpful with a hangover.

Kayla: Ya know… I told you once I’d never lie to you. And you know I always speak the truth.

She pauses, she could tell he was a little anxious for what she was going to say next.

Kayla: I fell in love with you on that boat in St Lucia, Smith.

She said softly, her eyes searched his as she watched him mentally connect the dots.

Kayla: When we watched the sunset together it took everything in my power to keep my hands to myself I’ll tell you…

Kayla giggled softly.

Kayla: If you remember we never really said much as we just watched the sun sink below the horizon. But all I was thinking about was kissing you and it was driving me crazy!

Kayla said as she admitted the feelings she had back then.

Kayla: Later that night we went back out on the deck and laid on the sun loungers for ages as you spoke about the stars above us… I was captivated and… That’s when I knew I’d fallen in love with you Smith.

Kayla said, by now she’d lifted her hand and gently placed it against his face.

Kayla: Yes, I do love you. And I know we’ve only been together properly for a few weeks… but honestly… I already knew how I felt ages ago… it was just admitting it to myself that was the problem… And doing the right thing…

Kayla said, obviously she was talking about being married.

Kayla: Now ya know how I feel… I just wish I’d said it when I wasn’t drunk!

Kayla said, with a loud frustrated sigh.

Kayla: But yeah… your right! We are probably a long way off from dropping ‘L’ bombs. I should go shower…

Kayla said, looking to quickly ease the situation, she stands but doesn’t get very far when Smith catches her hand and gently makes her stop.

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He twirls her all the way around and dances her into his arms for a deep, passionate kiss. Their lips caress each other as Smith and Kayla become lost in a world of sweet emotion. Smith pulls away and holds onto both of Kayla's hands. He stares at her with a stern glare. His eyebrows furrow deeply as he chews on the inside of his cheek. This is a moment Smitty has feared since the European leg of the XHW tour a number of months back. Love? Is that something Smith is going to do? Now?? When everything in his career is going so very well??? He needs time to think, but there is none left. Kayla's smile is melting into a bit of a frown as she awaits a word from her man. Smith opens his mouth without any idea of what is going to tumble out.

Smitty: “This is… unexpected. I thought you were going to say it was just the alcohol talking. I mean… I know that you love me. That is obvious by virtue of our interactions. But, that you would say it out loud so soon surprises me.”

He steps in close and wraps Kayla's arms around himself. He hugs her as they look into one another's eyes from very close together. Their noses touch.

Smitty: “You are everything I never knew I needed. I trust you implicitly with my life, with my career, and with my heart. You are hot as hell and sweet as candy. Whwrever I am, with you at my side I am home. My Darling Queen. I love you too.”

They kiss each other once again as the world disappears around them.

[Kayla Anders-Jones]

Several minutes pass as they hold one another in that embrace, Kayla's mind was still going a mile a minute as she was trying to process everything that was happening. The declaration from both of them was sudden. But deep down they both knew what they wanted. Slowly Kayla comes back to her senses enough to speak again.

Kayla: Surprised? Smith, Ya know I'm just full of surprises. It's one of the reason's you like me so much.

Kayla lightly runs her fingers along the back of his neck. She kinda knew for him it may take a little getting used to, but what mattered the most was it felt right. She grinned before speaking again.

Kayla: I mean.... I could take it back and say it WAS the alcohol talking... but I don't think you'd let me get away with that now.

Kayla giggles as his scowly look appears.

Kayla: Life is for living Smith, and right now I want my life to be with you... for a long time in fact. We spend a lot of time together... since the start of the new year we've been pretty much inseparable and I really wouldn't want it any other way.

Kayla said, moving her hands to sit either side of his face.

Kayla: I know I can be a pain in the arse sometimes... and there's still a lot you've gotta learn about me... but it will be all worth while.

Kayla said, gently placing her lips onto his for another sweet kiss.

Kayla: I'm having a great birthday so far...

She grinned, as she curled her arms up around his neck, right now she really didn't want to leave his side.

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Smitty: “I love you, Kayla Anders. It feels freeing to be able to say that out loud.”

His mind is racing and he can't make sense of it all. All he knows is that being with Kayla has felt good since the very beginning. He has never been good at dealing with feelings. Smith has spent decades of his life trying to keep people from getting too close. He's dated around. He was married to Siobahn, which turned out to be really a superfan who he let in too close. With Kayla, things are different. For the first time, Smith respects his lady as...

Smitty: “You’re a professional Wrestler. I’ve never realized before now how important it is to me that I respect you as a professional wrestler. I always thought of my career as the number one priority. That hasn't really changed, but dating a high level wrestler makes this hotter for me. The girls I’ve dated in the past were always fan girls. They loved Smith Jones for what they knew on screen, but they could never connect with me on a wrestling level.”

He holds her tight and close as if he's finally found something too valuable to lose.

Smitty: “I don’t want to spend the rest of my life alone in crowds. I may have a lot to learn about you, but you also have a lot to learn about being with me. I’m not excellent at taking care of others. That is not a skill I’ve taken time to develop. You and I will be patient with each other and we will make it work. You’ve shown me that I am capable of loving the right woman.”

He looks deep into her eyes.

Smitty: “The right woman is YOU. I’ve been waiting all my life for you, so don't screw this up!”

He laughs.

[Kayla Anders-Jones]

Kayla: Ooooh I like feisty Smith…

Kayla grins at him as she takes in the words he just said, thinking it over she speaks.

Kayla: I promise ya we won’t screw this up. We’ve already built a solid foundation by being friends first.

She said playfully wagging a finger at him.

Kayla: Ya’ve seen me drunk, you’ve seen me first thing in a morning, you’ve seen me all hot and sweaty after an intense work out… and you’ve seen me at my worse and still.. here I am in your arms… right where I belong.

Kayla smiles, the warmth of her body was gently pressed against his as Smith continued to hold her close to him.

Kayla: You know I’m not perfect… and I don’t pretend to be… Well maybe I do when the cameras are rolling… but that’s not the real me… you’ll get to see the real me… hope your ready for it.

Kayla laughs softly, but she starts to get a serious expression.

Kayla: I know your career is number one priority… Now more than ever! But I wanna come along for the ride. From now to eternity Smith, you’re not going to be alone.

She pauses for a minute, her eyes focused on his before asking a question, a smirk on her face.

Kayla: Fan girls huh? Dare I ask how many?

Kayla laughed, she was only teasing him, no doubt something he’d have to get used to.

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Smitty chuckles.

Smitty: “You want numbers? Ya sure?”

He walks over to the window and stares out at the city below.

Smitty: “Only a handful. Enough for me to realize that I am not an easy man to love. You keep talking about how difficult you are going to be and sure maybe that’s gonna be true. I still need my alone time and I am gonna take it whenever I feel like it. But, I am very excited to learn about how difficult it is to be with you. And also, you are going to find yourself feeling confused by my actions from time to time, but trust me. I am right here.”

He turns to face her and finds that she is standing right there. He takes her face in both hands and looks at her with a gentle smile.

Smitty: “I have no idea what you’ve done to me, but I am yours to ruin as you wish.”

[Kayla Anders-Jones]

Kayla: Somehow I don’t think that will be the case.

She replied, a soft tone of voice as she was still processing everything he was saying. It was going to be an adventure and she was all up for those.

Kayla: I should reallllllly get out of this dress and freshen up. You can plan what we are doing for the rest of the day... preferably somewhere where I still can keep my hands on you without anyone seeing...

Another challenge, behind closed doors they can do as they pleased but out in the open camera phones are everywhere. Kayla gently placed a kiss on his lips again before slipping away to the bathroom. Just before she closed the door she called back to him, beautiful smile on her face.

Kayla: Love you Smith Jones... I won’t be long.

Those famous words said by a woman when she’s off to get ready...