Title: Raw Deal
Rating: R
Summary: Sequel to Raw Awakening. Eric and Stephanie are finally together, but what's to stand in their way? Possibly a cruel ex husband and a disapproving Father?
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. Vince owns everything in the WWE. I'm just writing a fun little story.
It had been two weeks since Eric and Stephanie started seeing each other. They would more then one occasion argue about the events of RAW - matches and stipulations, etc. But it would quickly result in making up soon after. Everyone around them didn't suspect a thing, they were both very cautious about displays of affection in their office, never knowing if the camera men were right around the corner or a superstar would just barge in demanding a match.
Stephanie walked into the room in a long sleeve dark blue button up blouse and black mini, her hair pulled up off her face into a slick ponytail. Eric smirked to himself as he watched her sway over to his desk.
"You look amazing Steph." Eric grinned.
Stephanie tried to give him her best glare, but instead she half-smiled and threw down a folder on his desk. "What's this?" He asked.
"Just some ideas for upcoming matches, pay per view ideas, and a few bands that would like to perform on some of the pay per views, like we've done a few times already." Stephanie walked over to his side and put one hand on the head of the chair, the other on her hip. "I think Nickelback would be a very good choice."
'Nickel who?" Eric asked, then took out his glasses, putting them on quickly to read the band list and ideas for the next shows.
Stephanie couldn't help but laugh a little, she and Eric didn't have anything in common other then the business and sex. He didn't recognize any of the music she liked, and he was very stubborn on what movies she wanted to see. But that's what kept it interesting.
Eric looked through all the papers, scanning them quickly then placing them back in the folder, and throwing them on top of his desk. Stephanie leaned in toward his left and smiled, "See anything you liked?"
Eric smirked as he realized he could see part of cleavage from a few undone buttons on her shirt, "I can see two things I like right now."
Stephanie made a confused look then looked down at her breasts, realizing some of her cleavage was showing. Quickly she buttoned up two more of the buttons on her shirt. "Very funny Eric."
He smiled as he pulled her down onto his lap, removing his glasses and putting them on the table. Stephanie crossed her right leg over the left. "I thought we agreed we wouldn't do this in the office.." She smirked. Eric ignored her words and let his hand fall onto her thigh, moving it up toward her special area.
"Eric.. we can't.." She suddenly felt him trying to remove her thong playfully. That was, until they heard HHH outside the office. Stephanie quickly moved off of Eric's lap as HHH rushed into the door. "What the fuck?! Eric, why is your ass kisser trying to keep me out of your office?" HHH pointed to the door where Coach was standing, looking very apologetic.
Eric glared from Coach to HHH, "I'm sorry Hunter, I didn't realize he was trying to keep anyone out." Eric then looked over at Stephanie, trying not to let his eyes wander over her tush.
HHH noticed Eric looking back and forth from Stephanie's butt to Hunter's face, which was a cross between angry and disgusted. "What do you want Hunter?"
Stephanie walked around Eric's desk and sat down on the couch closest to it. Hunter watched Stephanie walk over to the couch and sit down, then he turned to Eric. "Look, I'm sick and tired of Randy Orton opening his damn mouth and letting all this bullshit come out. I want Evolution to finish him."
Stephanie stood up quickly. "I don't think that's a very good idea Hunter. You've always been this way. You can't handle a fight by yourself when you know you're going to lose. Typical." She rolled her eyes at him.
HHH walked over to Stephanie and glared, "You haven't exactly fought fair either Steph. You've always had your Olympic Champion or DX help you. Not even once did you fight fair."
Stephanie folded her arms, "Actually I fought completely fair when I faced Trish a few times, and when I faced Lita..." She scoffed.
HHH laughed. "Right Steph. You fought fair alright. Since when do you care what happens to Randy Orton? You sleeping with him too?"
Stephanie felt a wave of embarrassment rush over her. Did he know about her and Eric? He did say "with him too." She nearly stuttered, "What.. what are you talking about Hunter? I'm not screwing..anyone." She half laughed.
Eric smirked to himself since Hunter had his back turned to him. Stephanie looked over HHH's shoulder and saw Eric making kissie faces at her and winking. She gulped. "I think you should leave now Hunter." She looked down at the floor to avoid eye contact with him.
"I'm not leaving till I get an answer Steph. Are you screwing Randy Orton?" He asked persistently.
"No. I'm. Not." She said in an annoyed tone.
"Then who?" He asked.
Stephanie was speechless. How could he know? Was she acting differently? "I honestly have no idea what you're talking about Hunter. And even if I was screwing someone, it would be none of your damn business. Does EX husband ring a bell?" She smart mouthed off to him.
"I can tell these things Steph. I was married to you for a long time. The way you acted when you were married to me, your acting that way now. From the way you look to the way you talk, the way you act.." He started pointing out the obvious.
"I don't dress like your little whore anymore Hunter. You have women who get paid to do that for you now." She smirked.
HHH grabbed Stephanie by the neck and threw her against the wall, "Don't you smart mouth to me you stupid bitch!"
Eric had enough. He quickly rushed over to HHH and grabbed his arm, putting him away from Stephanie to face him. "Leave now Hunter, or you'll be on a two week suspension for assaulting a Co-General Manager! Get out right now!" He pointed to the door.
HHH still held onto her neck with strong pressure. She started to choke, "Hunter.." She gaged.
Finally he let go, Stephanie started coughing, trying to breathe as much as she could. HHH glared at Eric and walked right passed them. Eric didn't care if HHH was still in the room, he touched Stephanie's neck and touched her face gently, then held her close to him.
Before HHH closed the door he looked back and saw it all. That's who she's screwing. That bitch! He thought. I wonder if Vince knows.... He started to laugh maniacally to himself after plotting his revenge.
Eric took Stephanie over to the couch and sat her down, a few medics checked on her neck and inside her throat to make sure there was no damage. Eric watched in disgust. "I can't believe he did this to you. I should fire his ass right now!" Eric began to pace.
"Looks like she'll be fine. She'll have a few bruises on her neck but there is no internal injuries." One of the medics told Eric.
He didn't care if there were injuries or not, HHH had no right to put his hands on Stephanie. Eric wanted to make a point, he wanted to stand up for her. But if he did, everyone would know about their relationship.
"Stephanie, I have to go out to the ring. I'll be back soon." He said calmly.
Stephanie stood up and rushed over to him, grabbing him by the arm. "Eric, don't." She leaned in and whispered, "If anyone finds out about us, our jobs could be in jeopardy."
Eric put two fingers on Stephanie's chin and lifted it up to see the marks on her neck. "I can't let him do this to you again."
Stephanie swallowed hard, she knew he wasn't going to take no for an answer. He was just as stubborn as her, but this was not a good business move. They both knew that.
"I can't let you Eric." She called out as she saw him put his hand on the door handle.
He stopped for a moment to think about what he was doing, but didn't turn around to see Stephanie's worried expression. Instead he opened the door and left, heading out to the ring to make a special match that night.
Author's Notes: What do you think? I started it out kinda different then I usually start out my stories, but I loved writing Raw Awakening, so this will be just as fun for those who love Eric/Steph or those who like them individually. I know I put HHH as being a violent bastard, but that's how his character is now. I'll be sure to try and update more often this time.
