Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: No
Disclaimer: I own nothing that you recognize.
Summary: They couldn't give up just yet because there were still promises to keep.
Notes: The Kane/Lita/Matt angle never happened. Erase that from your memory..and we'll be fine.
Prologue
"Will you come back?" Dawn Marie asked the redheaded Diva for the millionth time.
Lita smiled, a sad smile..but beyond that sadness, a heart still lay beating strong. "You know I will..I just need some space..really get away from it all."
The brunette sighed, "I really thought he was the one for you."
Hazel eyes shone with a hope that Lita thought she had lost, "Maybe he was...and maybe he wasn't."
Dawn simply nodded, "Is there anything left?"
The redhead shrugged, glancing around the airport terminal. "I've got everything that's important."
The brunette frowned, dark eyes falling on the silver chain around Lita's neck. "That's important?"
Lita rolled her eyes, "Despite what you may think? Yes."
Dawn tsk'd, he had given her that ring..and yet..he wasn't there. "A promise ring is only good as long as the other person keeps that promise."
Lita shook her head, nimble fingers finding the Claudaugh ring on the end of the chain. "I understand what you're saying..but, I just need to hold on to it. Until I can completely let go."
The brunette inclined her head, "Are you going to be alright?"
Lita raised a brow, "Is my hair naturally red?"
Dawn rolled her eyes, but stepped forward to wrap up her friend in a hug. "I'll miss you."
Lita smiled earnestly, "I'll miss you too Dawn."
Dawn gave her one last squeeze before she pulled back, "Well you best come back missy." The brunette raised an authoritative brow. "No one else likes me on the roster enough to be my maid of honor."
Lita rolled her eyes, hefting the strap of her carry on over her shoulder. "And here I thought it was because I was your best friend."
Dawn smiled, wiping away a tear before she gathered herself together. "Call when you get there."
"I will," Lita swept her hair away from her face, removing the boarding pass from the side pocket. "Tell Dave that he better behave..or I'll come back just to kick his ass."
Dawn nodded, "Have fun.."
Lita rolled her eyes at her friend, waving shortly before she walked away; disappearing into the crowd. And for her part, Dawn watched her retreat until she couldn't distinguish the very familiar form. She knew why Lita was leaving, but she didn't know why she had to leave. The brunette had tried to argue that if all Lita wanted was space; she could've just transfered over to Smackdown. But deep down, Dawn knew that just wouldn't work. After ECW had gone under, Dawn hadn't gone over right away..even though she had been given the opportunity. And Lita knew full well then, that it was because of Lance. But, the brunette had taken some time away to analyze things..put them in perspective. Pick up the pieces of her life post-ECW and post Lance Storm. And in the beginning, it had been rough; not just being away from Lance, but being away from the wrestling business. Over time, she moved on..life changed and now here she was, two weeks away from her wedding. And possibly without her maid of honor. She knew that Lita would come back, but she only hoped that the redhead would return as the real Lita. Not the shell of the woman that just boarded a plane, bound Hawai'i.
xxx
Lita let out a sigh, glancing out the window before she rolled the shade down. She didn't know what had driven her to buy a ticket to Hawai'i, but it just seemed like a good place to go. Dawn had suggested Paris, to which Lita had replied; the last place she wanted to be was the city of love. The redhead loved the Smackdown Diva like a sister, but sometimes...Dawn was just a little too dense. That had then lead to the redheaded Diva picking a random spot on the map...and luckily for her, it had landed on the island of Oahu. And as the plane started to taxi, Lita thought back to why she was running. Because, when she picked past all of her surface excuses..and past the pieces of her heart..she found the real reason. And it all came back to him. When he had given her the ring, she had never expected that, one month later..he wanted to take a break. He said he needed some space...that he needed some time apart. Lita was almost okay with that, after all..she loved her freedom just as much as anyone. Dave had told the two Diva's that, he was more than likely just having jitters. After all, he was still young..this was his first serious relationship in awhile. In fact, just the other night, Dave had informed the redheaded Diva that she had nothing to worry about. Which had explained why she saw him stepping off the elevator with Maria. And it wouldn't have bothered her so much...but they were confirming plans for a date the following evening. That sight had been enough to send her in the other direction, despite his calls to her...she didn't want anything to do with him. And that had also lead her to current situation..on a plane, bound for Hawai'i and hopefully as far away from him as possible.
When the beverage cart rolled past, Lita surprised herself by ordering a gin and tonic. It wasn't like her...but maybe that's what she needed. To become something she wasn't..or at the very least, something that she wasn't right now. Right now, she was without him but that was secondary to the fact that; right now she was wallowing in self pity. That was not like her and she didn't like it one bit. At any rate, despite her attempts to keep him out of her mind...it just wasn't working. They had started dating shortly after her 'official' return to the roster. She hadn't been cleared to wrestle yet, but she was at least co-announcing on Heat. And at first, it had started casual..a few dates here and there, and most of them were double dates with Dawn and Dave. Then Matt made the jump to the RAW roster and they had split up. But, well...that had just gone down the hole and two weeks later, she found herself back in his arms. That had also marked the turning point in their relationship. They went from casually dating to exclusively dating within two weeks time. That had been a smooth transition, despite her worries and despite her doubts. But, in one of the last people she would've ever suspected, she found a love that she would never forget. And although they had never talked about marriage, they had at least talked about moving in together. But still, that didn't prepare her at all when..two days before Christmas..he gave her the Claudagh ring hanging from her neck. She was well aware of it's meaning..and though she had questioned it; he remained firm that he wanted her to have it. And now, with every mile below that passed..she wondered if he had really meant it.
xxx
Dawn Marie had just made it out of the airport terminal, when she spotted a very familiar car double parked at the curb. And no sooner had she blinked, did the owner of said car appear in front of her.
"Where's Li?"
Dawn raised a brow at her fiancé, "Why do you want to know?"
Dave shook his head, "Not me persay.." He thumbed over his shoulder, the passenger's door opening then. "He wants to know."
The brunette Diva glared shortly at the man in question. "She's gone, that's where."
Randy Orton raked his hands over his hair, joining the two on the sidewalk. "Where is she?"
"I already told you, she's gone." Dawn crossed her arms, "What's it to you? Don't you have a date or something?"
Randy shook his head, "I never made it, okay? I mean, yes..I made plans but I never showed up."
Dawn raised a perfectly sculpted brow, "And that's supposed to mean anything because..."
Dave glanced between the two, "I'm gonna..park the car before I get a ticket or something. I'll be back in a sec, babe."
"Dawn, just tell me..where did she go?"
Dawn rolled her eyes, "That information is reserved for people who actually give a damn about her."
Randy inwardly sighed, rolling his eyes right back. "I'm here aren't I? Now are you gonna help me or not?"
Dawn placed her hands on her hips, glaring at the Legend Killer. "You broke her, do you know that? She cared about you..hell she still cares about your sorry ass. And what did you do? You tossed her aside for one of those..one of those..dime a dozen Diva's."
"It was a stupid mistake, and I realize that okay? If I could change time, then I would."
"That doesn't help any Randy." Dawn tossed her hair over her shoulder. "Sorry, but right now? She wants some space from you."
"Damn it Dawn." Randy scowled, "Dave was wrong about you..he said you would understand."
"Oh I think I understand perfectly well," Dawn snapped back. "I understand that my best friend just got on a plane, with her heart broken. I understand that my best friend has cried herself to sleep because of you." The brunette Diva's hands clenched and unclenched at her sides, "I understand that my best friend is a wreck because of you."
"Dawn please," Randy tossed his hands in the air, "Just tell me where she went. I need to see her and work this out."
Dawn shook her head, "There's nothing to work out. She's coming back for the wedding dumbass, why can't you just wait?"
Randy shook his head defiantly, "This can't wait..I need to see her now."
Dawn remained firm, "Sorry..but no."
"Fine.." Randy jammed his hands into his pockets, "If you won't help me..then I'll just find out on my own."
Dawn raised a brow, moving in front of him when he tried to enter the airport. "Just what do you think you're doing?"
"I'm going to buy a plane ticket, so I can talk to her." Randy stated matter of factly, trying to side step the brunette Diva. "Can you move please?"
"Why? So you can break her all over again?" Dawn frowned, "I already told you Randy, she wants to be away from you!"
"Too damn bad!" Randy shook his head, "You're already not helping me by telling me where she went, so why don't you just step aside."
Something in his eyes shocked the brunette Diva..and maybe, just maybe he was telling the truth. But all the same, Dawn wouldn't move. "Just leave her alone."
"I can't do that."
Dawn raised a brow, "And why not?"
"Because she means too much to me Dawn." Randy raked a hand through his hair, "I needed time to think..space so I could sort things out. Look at me..I'm 24. I'm allowed to make stupid mistakes."
The Smackdown Diva's eyes softened a touch. "She's bound for Hawai'i.."
A smile lit up his face then, Randy squeezing the brunette Diva's shoulder. "Thank you."
"I swear, Randy..if you--"
Randy rolled his eyes, "I promise you I won't do anything like that again..now go on. Dave's waiting for you."
Dawn rolled her eyes right back, waiting until he had disappeared before she left the area in search of her fiancé.
The End.
Just kidding...dodges any rotten fruit
I'm not sure if this will be a short or long fic, but it's a start. Anyway, let me know what you think and if you want to see a longer story or a shorter one.