Title: True Love

Part: As the Sun Rises 1.1

Author: Katie

E-mail: PG to R, R parts will be labeled in heading

Disclaimer: All characters and their respective counterparts are trademarked by
World Wrestling Entertainment. No harm is meant.

Pairing: Lilian/Batista

Spoilers: None

Distribution: Ask me first please.

Summary: Dave and Lilian spend some quality time together in the mountains.

Notes: This is Part 1, Chapter 1 of the True Love Series. I'm not sure wherethis is going, so bear with me. My intention, though, is for this to be a six or
seven part series. As usual, feedback is appreciated but not begged for. It's
not in my character.

Lilian Garcia sighed as she watched the sun rising over the mountains, enjoying the peaceful aurora of the mountains. She drew her knees up to her chest, taking a deep breath of the clean atmosphere as she wrapped her arms around her legs, simply staring as a bird chirped happily away.

The last few days had been incredible. How both she and her boyfriend Dave Batista had managed to have the same week off Lilian had no clue, though she had a feeling Ric Flair had something to do with it. Not that she was going to complain or anything. Lilian smiled to herself as she thought about some of the things she and Dave had experienced so far. One of her favorite moments was definitely taking a long hike to a clearing full of wildflowers for a picnic of sandwiches and macaroni salad. While that was incredible in itself, Dave and Lilian were both pleasantly surprised when a doe and her buck wandered into the clearing to take a drink from the clear river that ran through the field. Lilian wasn't sure how long they had sat there, simply watching.

Lilian also enjoyed the less adventurous moments, such as sitting by the campfire and talking while eating smores. She nearly snickered when she thought about Dave trying to start a fire the first night.

She heard rustling behind her, a small smile coming to her lips when she heard Dave sighing, shaking off the last bit of sleep. Lilian listened as he stepped out of their tent, stretching and yawning loudly before walking over to where the blonde sat.

"Hey, you," Dave murmured, settling down behind Lilian, pulling the little blonde close to his bare chest as he watched the sun rising over her shoulder.

"Morning, sweetie," Lilian replied, leaning her head back to kiss Dave on the cheek. "How'd you sleep?"

"Fine until I realized you were gone," Dave answered, wrapping his arms around her waist and rubbing his nose against hers. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. I just wanted to watch the sunrise," Lilian explained. "You looked so relaxed I couldn't bear to wake you. Plus, I know how much you love to wake up early."

Dave nodded, letting her know he understood, easily moving Lilian further up his lap. She snuggled against his chest, shifting so she could wrap her arms around his waist. Together they watched the sun slowly rise over the mountain tops. Lilian sighed with happiness, smiling at her boyfriend of two years.

"You know, Dave, when you said you wanted to take me camping, I was doubtful. I've never really been an outdoorsy person. But these past few days have been nothing short of magical. I just wanted to thank you," Lilian told him, kissing him again.

"We've still got four days, baby," Dave pointed out.

"If they're anything like the last three, I'm going to be in heaven," Liliansaid.

"Well, you're in luck, sugar," Dave told her. "I've got a special surprise for you today."

"Ooh, what is it?" Lilian asked, excited.

"If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise," Dave chastised, nudging her playfully.

Lilian moved quickly, catching Dave by surprise as she tackled him, pinning him to the ground with her knees on either side of his hips. She leaned forward, smiling sexily at him. "Are you sure you don't want to tell me?" she asked, placing her hands on his arms, knowing that Dave could easily muscle his way out of her hold.

Sure enough, a few seconds later, Lilian blinked, and she was on her back, Dave grinning down at her. "I'm sure I don't want to tell you, but I'm also sure that you'll love it," Dave replied, leaning down to kiss her gently. He ran his hands through her hair, feeling heat wash over his body as Lilian placed her hands on his hips to pull him closer to her. "I could make love to you right now," Dave growled, shifting his weight.

"Not out here," Lilian murmured, giggling as Dave swept her into his arms, wrapping her arms around his neck. "I don't wanna get your shirt dirty."

"You look good in my shirt, by the way," he commented, admiring her bare legs where the material of the Evolution shirt fell at her thighs.

Lilian slapped his shoulder gently, playfully scolding him as she exclaimed, "My legs aren't in the shirt!"

"I know, sugar, but you're still sexy," Dave replied, carrying her into their large tent, setting Lilian down on her feet. He barely had a chance to close the flap and turn around before she launched herself at his body, wrapping her arms around his neck and legs around his hips simultaneously, kissing him hard. Dave wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer to him.

Dave tugged at her shirt, and Lilian grinned mischievously. "Try not to rip this one," she told him, referring to the night before when Dave had accidentally ripped her nightshirt in his desire to make love. Lilian pulled him closer, kissing his forehead.

"You have no clue how glad I am we are in the middle of nowhere, all alone," Dave told her, gently laying her on their sleeping bags and pulling her shirt off gently.

Lilian couldn't help but agree.

End Part 1.1