**This story was made possible by the vision of Marrymebrandon! Thanks for the challenge, I hope I live up to it! J Please read and review…Oh yeah, and I don't own any of the characters! Don't sue me! Lol! **

Randy knocked on Maryse's hotel room door. When she came to the door she was only wearing a bra and her pants. "I woke up late, come in." She explained. "I'm almost ready."

Randy laughed, "Girl, you're a hot mess."

"Shut up!"

"So, I have to talk to you about something." Randy said as Maryse threw on a t-shirt and grabbed a hoodie. "Ok, I've been busting my ass trying to get this woman to even know I exist, but so far nothing is working."

"Is this another woe is me Stephanie won't talk to me pity party?" Maryse replied with a laugh.

"Shut up, yes it is. Dammit, I've tried everything, I sent her flowers last week; I ran on the treadmill next to her at the gym and once no one else was around, I asked her out to dinner and she told me that she doesn't date players. How can she hold my reputation against me? She doesn't know that much about me yet."

" Well, One-because she can." Maryse replied grabbing her purse. "Two- What do you expect? You're known as the playboy of the locker room, of course she's not going to be jumping at the thought of going out with you, she thinks it'll be a one-nighter. Three- She's Stephanie McMahon Randy…she has to be careful. She's had her heart broken, and she's also the daughter of your boss. Do you really think her daddy would be happy with her dating you? C'mon."

Randy opened the hotel room door for her. "Ok, so how do I break through all of those. I'm not just in this for a one-nighter. I'm in this for real. I haven't run around like that in quite awhile."

Maryse walked out and thought for a minute. "I've got it! Let me find out which room she's staying in. You know she's always buddy-buddy with me. Then, tonight, go there in nice jeans and a nice shirt and ask her if she'd like to go and grab a bite to eat."

"Perfect! That way she's away from anyone work-related." Randy replied happily.

"See, I'm helpful for something." Maryse said with a smile. "SO….ask me what I woke up to this morning."

"Not me." Randy replied with a laugh. "Just kidding, what did you wake up to?"

"A knock on the door. A secret admirer sent me flowers this morning. They're so beautiful!"

Randy and Maryse got into his rental car. "So, some no-name sent you flowers. Probably just a fan."

"No, this isn't the first thing I've gotten." Maryse confessed. "I also received a letter a couple days ago telling me that he's not a stalker, he sees me 5 days a week in person and he's interested in getting to know me even better."

"Great, some crazy roadie." Randy began to argue but Maryse quickly shut him up.

"NO. It's not some crazy roadie. I'm meeting him in person tomorrow night. He told me that I have a scavenger hunt coming my way. Through the hunt I'll be finding a dress, shoes, accessories and my awaiting car to take me to our destination." Maryse explained. She had a fairy-tale dreamy look on her face.

"I don't know…this sounds like he's trying to buy your affection." Randy suggested. "Don't take this wrong, I'm really happy for you. And I hope that he's your prince charming but I'd be cautious."

"Well thanks, but I'm a big girl. I can take care of myself." Maryse replied with a smile. "I'll let you know how it's going. And you can be happy for me."

They went and had lunch and then they hit the gym. Randy and Maryse had walked in together and each headed off to the locker rooms.

Maryse came out of the locker room and did a quick scan of the gym. She noticed Stephanie and Shane at the treadmills. "Damn, he's so cute." She thought to herself. She remembered that she needed to talk to Stephanie to find out what her hotel room was so she could help Randy out. She peeked in the mirror and fixed her ponytail and headed over to them.

Maryse got on the treadmill next to Stephanie and began to walk. Once Shane and Stephanie had a pause in their conversation she smiled, "Hi!"

They both smiled and said hi. Shane looked at Maryse up and down. He definitely liked what he seen. Stephanie smiled, "How are you doing?"

Maryse nodded, "I'm good, thanks. Hey, are you busy tonight?"

Stephanie thought for a minute, "Nope, what's up?"

"Well, I wanted to talk to you about a few things. Maybe I could stop by around 5:30pm?"

Steph nodded, "Yeah, no problem!"

Randy walked out of the locker room and spotted Maryse talking to Stephanie and Shane. Instead of starting off over there he decided to hit the weights first.

Shane finished up his time. He said goodbye to the ladies and took his departure. Once Shane was in the locker room Stephanie leaned over the treadmill and asked "So, may I ask you a personal question?"

"Of course."

"How long have you and Randy been friends?" Stephanie asked softly.

"Gosh, forever. Probably since a couple days after I started here." Maryse replied with a smile. "He's one of my best friends."

"So how long have you dated?"

Maryse looked startled, "Oh no...we're not dating. Just friends."

"Why won't you date him?"

Maryse blushed, "Honestly, he's not my type. I'm more into the business man sort of guy. If I could find a business man that can still get physical and play sports and be active and keep up with me, I'd be in Heaven."

Stephanie giggled, "Yeah, Randy doesn't strike me as a desk job, suit-wearing kind of guy."

"Think Michael Douglas in the movie "Wall Street." That's my kind of guy." Maryse said with a smile. "And Randy is far from that. But honestly, he's a really great guy. He's actually very different then his reputation lets on."

"How so?" Stephanie asked, seeming more interested.

"Well, he has a sense of humor. He's fun, he knows how to be serious, he knows how to be romantic. Yes his ego is the size of a small village, but so is his heart." Maryse replied with a smile.

Stephanie nodded and let everything soak in. Maybe she should consider giving him a chance. "God knows the man makes me weak." She thought to herself.

Randy made his way over to the treadmills. He climbed on and began jogging. "Afternoon ladies." Randy said as he put on his iPod.

Stephanie smiled and turned off her treadmill. "I'm out of here. I'll see you tonight Maryse. Bye Randy."

They both waved goodbye. Randy looked at Maryse, "Well?"

"Got it. You're good as gold."

Maryse went to Stephanie's room at 5:30pm and left at 5:45pm. She text Randy to tell him that she was done and Steph was all his.

There was a knock on Stephanie's door. She opened it and was surprised to see Randy standing there. "Yes, can I help you?"

Randy smiled, "Actually you can. May I come in?"

Stephanie took a deep breath and opened the door all the way. Randy walked in and turned and looked at Stephanie. "Steph, I would really like to take you to dinner."

"Randy, I…" She began to resist.

Randy leaned in until he was nose to nose with her, "Stephanie, I like you. I like you a lot. I'm not just looking for some fling to tell the boys about. I want the real thing. Give me the chance to show you." He leaned in closer and lightly gave her a kiss.

Stephanie didn't resist, but she didn't exactly kiss him back. When he pulled away she looked at him, "I can't tonight. I've got a lot going on for the show tomorrow. The creative team is in a bit of a crisis and we're working overtime. I can't."

Randy nodded, "I can accept that."

Randy walked back to the door and began to walk out when Steph tapped his shoulder, "Besides, I don't date wrestlers. Good night Randy." And she shut the door.

He headed to Maryse's room and knocked on the door. She opened it and Randy looked at her, "Ok, plan B."

"You're going to owe me dinner. But we'll come up with something."

After dinner, dessert and two bottles of wine, Randy and Maryse had finally come up with the ultimate plan. Randy was bound and determined to get Stephanie to give him the time of day…