Mending Hearts

Lance and Shawn were beginning a leisurely lunch at Lance's favorite restaurant when traveling (The Cracker Barrel), when he looked up and saw Matt walk in and warily look around the room. He hoped they weren't the reason for that look, as he and Shawn had kept their promise to Jeff and let up on stalking Matt. The older Hardy brother's eyes finally came to rest on their table and Lance, not knowing what else to do, smiled and waved. Matt smiled and waved back as he walked over. Well, this was certainly a surprise. He glanced over to Shawn and shrugged. His lover just smiled as Matt approached.

"Do you mind if I talk to you?" Matt asked quietly.

Both Lance and Shawn shook their heads and gestured for Matt to sit, which he did. Next to Lance. This surprised both men as they thought he was going to start something with Shawn to make Lance jealous.

"Um, what can we do for you?" Lance asked softly.

"Well, first of all, I need to apologize to you," Matt said looking directly at Lance. "To both of you," he added looking at Shawn then back at Lance. "But especially to you Lance."

Lance wanted to believe him. Matt looked so sincere. But he wasn't sure if this was just part of Matt's scheme to get to them. He didn't think it was, as Jeff and Jay had both promised to warn them ahead of time of any impending activity on Matt's plan. But something in Matt's voice bade Lance to hear him out before making any judgments. He looked to Shawn in question and the Heart Break Kid lifted one shoulder ever so slightly as if to say, 'let's see what hap.' .'

"What for?" Lance asked turning back to Matt.

"For what I came to Raw to do," Matt replied. He then went on to detail his plan, blushing profusely when he skimmed briefly over the part about leaving Shannon in the dust. Lance could see that he now regretted every part of the plan from its beginning to through forcing Jay's compliance. In fact, if he wasn't mistaken, there was a spark in his eye when he mentioned the Christian portrayer. There was definitely more to this story, Lance could see.

But in order to help Matt, he had to tamp down his protective feelings for Shannon. Oh, there was no doubt but that he wanted to exact a certain amount of revenge for what Matt had done. But he wanted to help Matt over his obsession first, and he could see that Matt's guilt would lead him to mend those other fences as well. When Matt finally finished, he looked down at the table dejectedly. It was clear that he didn't expect forgiveness for what he'd done from the couple.

"Well, Matt, I'm not going to I' I'm not disappointed about what happened," Shawn began slowly. "Because I am."

"Me, too," Lance added. "No matter what was going on, I thought we were at least friends and could talk about things that were bothering us."

Matt didn't lift his gaze as he sighed and readied himself to speak again. "I don't expect you to let me off easy," he said. "I ain't letting myself off, why should you?"

Shawn, meanwhile had quietly signaled the waitress to bring over another menu. He smiled at Lance as he laid it on the table in front of Matt.

"We know you aren't," Lance said to Matt. "But we are forgiving you."

"You are?" Matt looked up in shock, noting the menu. "Why?"

"Because you're obviously in pain over what you did and tried to do," Shawn said. "You'll make it right on your own eventually. This was the first step. Plus, you need something."

"How did you know that?" Matt asked, still shocked.

"We can read you better than you think," Lance answered. "Something happened to make you see that what you were doing was wrong. And I want to know what that something is."

"Me, too," Shawn smiled. "Now pick some food so we can get to the good stuff."

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"Hey, Jeff!" Shane grinned wildly as he opened his hotel room door to Jeff. "I wasn't expecting you until tomorrow!"

"I know," Jeff said as he threw his bag down on the floor, jumped into his lover's embrace and kicked the door shut. "But I couldn't wait to see you. With all the shit with Matt going on we barely see each other anymore."

"I know, baby," Shane sighed, reveling in holding his lover again. "I've missed you so much!"

"Show me!"

Shane, needing no further encouragement, pushed Jeff gently on the bed and covered him with his own body. He gently pushed Jeff's chin down opening the younger man's mouth and sliding his tongue inside to explore his lover's sweetness. Nirvana, Shane thought as he lost himself all over again. He always felt this way when they made love. Jeff had an innocence about him that couldn't be defined. No matter what he'd been through or how old he became, the young Hardy would always have that quality about him. And Shane would always be there to safeguard it. Jeff would never get away from him again. But judging by the way he was currently melting in Shane's arms, the brunette knew he wouldn't have to do much convincing to keep his lover.

Jeff reached around Shane's neck and pulled him closer to keep him there. Shane could feel his pants tighten more with every move Jeff made. That didn't bother him, though. He wasn't planning to go anywhere but to heaven with Jeff anyway. He could take the teasing if he had to. Jeff slowly began to tug Shane's t-shirt over his head to get closer to him and Shane did the same to Jeff's wife-beater. Chest to chest, Jeff explored Shane's body with his nimble fingers, causing the Hurricane to shudder.

"I can't hold out this time, baby," Jeff breathed into his mouth. "We can go slow later, but I need you in me now."

"Right now?" Shane's eyes widened. "I have to prepare you first!"

"I took care of that."

"What?!"

Jeff smirked at his lover in reply as he unfastened and removed Shane's pants and boxers.

"Where?"

"Airplane lavatory," Jeff shot back, working on his own clothes now.

Shane was suddenly assaulted with a mental image of Jeff contorting himself into a position to do that in a space so small. "Impossible to do," he said shooting his lover a skeptical look.

Jeff merely raised an amused eyebrow and guided Shane's finger to his waiting hole. Shane put a tentative finger inside and it slid in easily. Jeff had prepared himself, as he'd said.

"Never doubt me," the young Hardy answered the question in Shane's eyes. "Now love me, baby."

Shane slid immediately inside Jeff, pressing up against his prostate and making him close his eyes and moan in ecstasy.

"I will always love you, Jeff," Shane growled. "I will never love anyone BUT you."

Jeff eyes flew back open as Shane picked up speed.

"Those are some serious words, Shane."

"This is a serious relationship, Jeff," Shane sot back with a raised brow. "I thought you knew that."

"I do," Jeff replied, panting heavily. "But I didn't want you to feel pressured."

"I don't," Shane panted back. "But I do want you to feel it."

"Me?" Jeff was stunned. "Why?"

"Because you need to know where we're going with this."

No more words were exchanged as Shane picked up the tempo and slammed furiously into Jeff's willing body. He had started stroking Jeff's cock and it was now pulsating with its need to spill. Jeff bucked and sighed and cried Shane's name. Shane growled and pushed until finally he couldn't take it anymore either. Jeff's cock suddenly tensed then spewed forth its white lava. The contractions caused Shane to shoot his own seed into Jeff's hot body. They shook for a long time after, finally slowing and stopping.

"So, what do you mean?" Jeff finally asked picking up their conversation again.

"I can't stay hidden like this, Jeff," Shane said looking back into his lover's eyes again. "I need the world to know you love me and only me."

"I didn't know you felt that way," Jeff said blushing.

Shane slowly slid out of Jeff but remained on top of him. He leaned down and kissed him long and sensually.

"I do feel that way," he said to Jeff's still bewildered expression. "And I want to make it permanent." He tensed for a second, preparing for Jeff to say they were going too fast, That they weren't ready. But it never came. A slow smile played on the younger man's face instead.

"Are you asking what I think you're asking?"

"I'm not asking, I'm telling," Shane said, feeling more confident now and grinning back. "You need to marry me, love. I won't take no for an answer."

"I wasn't going to try to give it to you, anyway," Jeff said. "I love you so much, baby! Of COURSE I'll marry you!"

Shane leaned in and captured Jeff's lips again in another passionate kiss. Finally, Jeff was his!