Happy near-Valentine's Day/Single's Awareness Day, fellow readers and/or writers of the fanfic verse! With the big day of celebrating wuv for your significant other (for some)/enjoying being single (for some) almost upon us, I decided to write something that's pretty fluffy and sweet and it could just be something nice for you all to give a read to.
Now, for some time now, I've been wanting to give writing Sasha Banks in a lead role in one of my fics a go. I've been writing her as a character in one of my other stories, Bayley's Universe, and I actually have other ideas for possible stories to include her (only problem with this is that I'm up to my nose in fics that I A) haven't finished yet and B) haven't started yet). So, for now, I figure a two-shot starring Sasha will suffice. I'm also letting Bayley star in this, as this is going to be Sasha and Bayley femslash (admittedly, my first time writing these two together in a femslash fashion), so...I hope you guys are ready for some cuteness. =3
Disclaimer: I own none of the wrestlers used in and mentioned in this story. They are the property of themselves and the WWE. I only own the ideas that went into this two-shot. Now that this author's note is done, hope you guys enjoy. =)
A scowl covering her face, Sasha Banks couldn't help but send her burning look to the calendar in front of her. Even though today was only February 9th, it was the day that was coming next Tuesday that the pink-haired woman wasn't looking forward to. Next Tuesday...was Valentine's Day, a day that didn't bring about some of her best memories largely because it always just seemed like a reminder of relationships she had in the past that didn't ever really work out as well as they could've. It's not even like it was her fault that pretty much every relationship she was in fell through; it was all mainly the fault of the asshole she'd date. Now, every time Valentine's Day came around, all she wanted to do was just stay in her apartment and watch anime to "celebrate" the day, some of these being series that were fairly graphic and violent.
While most of her other friends had taken note of the pink-haired woman's yearly Valentine's ritual, there was one that felt determined to pull her out of her Valentine's funk. And that person was Sasha's best friend and roommate, Bayley Martinez. It would always make Bayley feel bad seeing Sasha so down every Valentine's Day, since it was supposed to be a day filled with love and happiness-and candy, which was the ponytailed brunette's personal favorite part-not a day filled with watching anime characters do all manner of violent things to each other. So, this year, Bayley was going to take it upon herself to help Sasha have a happy Valentine's Day for once. ...Because, so help her, if she had one more nightmare about running for her life from monsters in some hellish nightmare world...
'OK. I have the Ghibli movies and the Sailor Moon movies. I've got the popcorn and other snacks and the drinks. I've got the tissues, because these movies are gonna make me cry like a baby. ...Alright, this looks like everything for us to have a fun girls night! Now, I just need to get Sasha on board,' Bayley thought with a nod. Leaving out of her room with the bags filled with what she and Sasha were going to fill part of their Valentine's Day with, the ponytailed brunette made her way to the living room to see Sasha already having taken a seat on the couch in front of their flat-screen TV, PS4 controller in hand, as she started the console up. It never failed to amaze Bayley how cute Sasha looked when she got ready to watch anime. It was a hobby the two shared, and one that helped them being roommates together go pretty smoothly as they'd oftentimes watch series that they both liked together.
Letting a soft laugh escape her as she got to the couch, Bayley shook her head and said "Wow, Sasha. I think this is a first for you, as far as getting your Valentine's animethons started."
"Hey. Sooner I can get lost in the world of anime, the sooner I can start to waste this day away," Sasha laughed a bit herself as she pushed her glasses up on her nose. Just now hearing the rustling that seemed to accompany her friend, Sasha looked over to see Bayley holding four bags that looked to be full of stuff she couldn't quite make out. "Um, Bayley? What's with the bags?"
"I was hoping you'd ask me that," Bayley grinned widely. Holding the bags up, Bayley said "What I have in these bags is my personally prepared "Valentine's Day with Friends" kit! Complete with anime movies on DVD, junk food and drinks, and tissues...for those of us that get a bit mushy when it comes to some of these."
Hearing all of what Bayley said, Sasha couldn't help but laugh at just how eager the brunette seemed to be about sharing all of this with her. Sure, she knew that Bayley had done more than her fair share of sitting-and probably suffering-through her yearly mope fests that included violent animes, but...she never would've guessed that Bayley would've gone so far as to put something together for them to do together. It was definitely one of the nicer gestures that had been sent her way for Valentine's Day, so...it was something that she could honestly say was pretty sweet. And that was saying a lot coming from Bayley, who always seemed to be full of sweetness and kindness towards her friends. "Aww, Bayley. That's so sweet of you. I'm guessing my yearly Valentine's routine made you want to do this."
"Mmhmm!" Bayley nodded, her ponytail bobbing up and down. "Sasha, look. As your friend, I hate to seeing you when you're upset because it makes me feel upset too...even if I don't show it. So, I was hoping that maybe this year, I could help you forget about just why it is that you don't like today."
"Bayley, that...that's so nice of you to say," Sasha said, feeling pretty touched by what Bayley was saying, as the brunette took a seat on the couch beside her. "Truth be told, I didn't think anyone really cared to try to help me out of my mope fests. Usually, everyone just leaves me be."
"Well, to be fair, when Charlotte and Roman tried one year, you threw a book at poor Ro. Then, when Becky and Finn tried another year, you had an argument with Becky that was so bad, you two stopped talking to each other for two months. So... I think I can see why it is that everyone's just let you be a one person parade of misery," Bayley pointed out. "...Well, everyone but me, that is."
"And I guess that's something that makes you my best friend, Bayley," Sasha smiled. And, she wasn't lying when she said that. After all, when she had her rough break-ups, Bayley was the first one to be there for her. With tissues, ice cream and brownies, and all of the comedy movies they could watch, Sasha always seemed to feel better after doing all of this with Bayley...and it was something that she'd always be thankful for when it came to having Bayley as a friend.
"It's no big deal, Sasha. That's what besties are for, right?" Bayley asked, a smile of her own on her face.
"Yeah. I guess it is," Sasha said. Letting Bayley take over setting up what they were going to watch, the pink-haired woman was pleased and excited to see that what they were about to watch was the first of the Sailor Moon movies, Sailor Moon R: Promise of the Rose.
As she got the movie started up, Bayley asked "Hey, Sasha?"
"Yeah? What's up, Bayley?" Sasha responded.
"I was wondering if, that is if you'd be up for it, if you'd maybe...want to go out to dinner with me tonight?" Bayley asked, a touch of shyness in her voice. "I know there'll be a lot of couples out together tonight, but...I don't see any problem with two friends eating dinner out together on what's supposedly a "romantic" night."
"Um, sure, Bayley. I'd love to go out with you tonight," Sasha said, strangely feeling a slight warmth start to color her cheeks.
"Really? Awesome! I...guess it's a date then," Bayley smiled, feeling a warmth start to climb up her cheeks as well as feeling her heart flutter a bit. "Plus, look at it this way. Maybe, we'll be able to take advantage of Valentine's Day meal deals somewhere."
"Now, that sounds like a plan to me," Sasha laughed a bit at what Bayley said. Seeing that the movie's opening sequence had begun, Sasha settled into the couch beside Bayley as the two began the first leg of their Valentine's Friends Day anime movie marathon, the idea of going to a restaurant with Bayley, on a date-as Bayley called it-for Valentine's Day swirling around in her thoughts. While she had no idea of just what to expect, Sasha honestly didn't seem to care that much about it. Because she just knew that, as long as she was with Bayley, she knew she was going to have a great Valentine's night out with her best friend.
...Well, for some people, watching violent stuff is how they spend their Valentine's Days...this usually tends to come in the form of horror movies, but I digress here. *coughs* Anywho! So far, it looks like Sasha and Bayley's "Valentine's Day With Friends" is going pretty well. I mean, junk food and Sailor Moon movies on DVD...that's pretty much a win in my book. ^^ And, with their dinner "date" later that night coming up and possibly watching the Ghibli movies after that once they're back home, just how will it go? That shall be revealed in Part 2. So, until then (which won't be too long), don't forget to R&R please. =)