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Summary: The twists and turns of how Stephanie McMahon and Paul Levesque (Triple H) feel about each other.
Title: How Love Works
Chapter One: Realizing
Stephanie McMahon and Paul Levesque are hanging out in her hotel room. They have been really good friends for three years. They just finished watching 'Just Married'.
"What movie should we watch next?" Paul asked
"I don't know you pick." Stephanie said while laughing.
"What is so funny?" asked Paul while he was looking for a movie to watch.
Still laughing Stephanie said,"When you asked me what movie I wanted to watch you wrinkled you nose like you just ate something sour."
Paul started to laugh when he picked up a video tape and popped it in the VCR.
"What movie did you put in?" Steph asked finally calming down.
"There was no label, so I don't know." Paul answered.
The movie started to play and Adam Copeland and Jason Reso came out of the men's locker room wearing a pink tutu and pink tights. Steph and Paul started laughing. They laughed harder when Chris Jericho came out with a mini skirt and tube top on.
"Where did you get this Steph?" Paul asked with tears in his eyes from laughing so hard.
Before Stephanie could answer Trish Stratus and Amy Dumas came running out with lipstick and blush. They started chasing Chris with the make-up. Also Adam and Jason were jumping up and down as if they were ballerinas.
"I taped this four years ago before we ever met." Stephanie said trying to stop laughing. "Everyone was gone, but the six of us were all a little drunk."
The movie ended with Adam and Jason kissing Chris on the cheek and Trish and Amy making out.
"I forgot all about this tape." Steph said.
"You are one of the wildest women I have ever met." Paul said with a smile.
"Well thank you." Stephanie said. "Now we just need to get you in a mini skirt and tube top."
They both started laughing together, when Stephanie looked at Paul. She saw something she hadn't seen before. She saw something in his eyes. Stephanie just realized she was falling for Paul. Her best friend, Paul Levesque.
I looked at you a thousand times
This time when I looked at you
There was something new
How could I be so blind?
We shared our secrets in the dark
Though we were only friends
I don't know when the feeling changed
Within my heart
Baby, oooo I keep it to myself
Baby, oooo fallin' in love with you
Oooo the harder it gets
But you don't know the love I'm feelin'
Oooo I keep it to myself
Baby, oooo fallin' in love with you
Oooo I don't wanna push you away
'Cause no one makes me feel like you do
Paul sopped laughing and asked Stephanie a question. "Steph I was wondering if you could help me get with…?" Paul stumbled off
"Help you get with who?" Stephanie asked with a smile, hoping it was her.
"Get with Amy. See I know you guys are friends and you know what she like and who she likes. So how about it?" Paul asked a bit nervous.
Stephanie's smile faded and said, "Sure, why not."
"I think she will be a keeper." Paul said excitedly.
Stephanie faked a yawn and said, "I think I'm going to turn in the rest of the night o.k.?"
"O.k. I'll see you tomorrow." Paul said and left.
Stephaine thought to herself 'This can't be happening. He likes Amy and not me. He is supposed to like me. Wait I can't have feelings for Paul. He is just a friend and nothing more.'
I dream of you all through the night
Holding you tenderly
Right here wrapped in my arms so tight
But when I start to tell you how I feel
You tell me 'bout someone new who's right for you
If you only knew my love's for real
Baby, oooo I keep it to myself
Baby, oooo fallin' in love with you
The harder it gets
But you don't know the pain I'm feelin'
Oooo I keep it to myself
Baby, oooo fallin' in love with you
Oooo I don't wanna push you away
'Cause no one makes me feel like you do
Stephanie's thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. She got up and answered the door.
"Paul?" Stephanie asked confused.
"Uh I left my jacket on your desk chair." Paul said.
"Oh. Let me get it for you." Steph went and got Paul's jacket for him.
"Here you go and goodnight." Steph said trying to hide her hurt feelings.
"Thank you and goodnight." Paul took his jacket and left.
Stephanie closed the door and that is when she knew for sure, that she was falling in love with Paul
I wonder if you feel the same way I do
Then we both could be together forever
So why do I hide all my feelings inside?
If I know you're the only one for me
The deeper that it gets
The harder that I fall
Baby, oooo I keep it to myself
Baby, oooo fallin' in love with you
Oooo the harder it gets
'Cause no one knows the pain I'm feelin'
Oooo I keep it to myself
Don't you ever leave me, you know baby
Oooo I don't wanna push you away
Don't you ever go away from me, baby