I wake up the next morning, having only got about 5 hours of sleep, after spending almost all night at the club the night before. After hesitating to get out of bed, I finally do since I just remembered that Alex and I were getting breakfast before getting on the plane to the next city. I go into my bag and get out the clothes for the day. I pick black, straight leg jeans, a light purple halter top, and black heels to match. I go in the bathroom and do my make up to match as well when there's a knock on the door.
"Coming!" I say as I finish my make up real quick, before heading out into the room and opening the door.
I open the door to find Alex there.
"Hey, are you ready to head out or do you need more time?"
"Well I do have a few more things to pack up, other than that I'm good."
"Alright. Need help with anything?" Alex offers.
"Uh yeah, I could use some help with packing my things up."
Alex walks in and I tell him what he can pack.
"Are you excited about the signing you have later?"
"Not really. I mean I am because of the fans, but I'm not at the same time because of who I have to sit there with."
"Who do you have to share it with?"
"Someone you have a history with while you were down in FCW...Wade."
"That cheeky monkey? I can not stand him! Watch out for him, he's a dog!" Alex warns, not happy.
"Wish I could be there." He mumbles.
"Yeah...can't control these things. You get put with other people whether you love them or hate them." I shrug.
"That's true, but Wade is just..." Alex trails off cringing.
"He better watch himself, that's all I have to say."
I clearly hear that but just shake it off as I finish up the packing. After I get all the things packed, I turn to Alex.
"All set." I tell him.
"Alright, let's go to breakfast then."
"Sounds good to me." I replay and walk out and down the hall with Alex.
That's when we see Mike waiting for the elevator too.
"Hi Mike!" I say walking to him.
"Hey, how was your night after I left last night?" He asks.
"It was good, danced a bit then went to eat." I say.
"Really now? Is that all?" Mike asks, teasing me a bit.
"That's it." I say.
"Hmm, I find that hard to believe."
"What do you mean Mike?" Alex asks, and I glare at Mike.
"Nothing, just messing with her is all." Mike says, and when Alex turns around I smack Mike on the arm.
That's when the elevator dings and the doors open, and we walk in. Mike keeps looking from me to Alex and nodding. I roll my eyes.
"You got plans today?" He asks.
"Yeah, we're going to eat before the flight." Alex says.
"Good, I'm starving." Mike adds, inviting himself.
"Um Mike?"
"Yeah?"
"We planned to go to breakfast ourselves...as in the two of us."
"Psh, I see how it is." Mike acts insulted.
"Maybe next time." I say.
"Yeah whatever."
"Fine Mike, be that way." I snap.
The elevator dings and we exit into the lobby and head out to Alex's car, putting my bags in the trunk.
"You know I was only kidding back there." Mike says before he even decides to go to his car.
"Yeah Mike, I know." I laugh and shake my head.
"I'll see you at the gym or the arena okay?" I add.
"Yeah, see you then." Mike says, getting in his car.
"Shall we go eat now?" Alex asks.
"Yeah, let's go." I nod.
We both get in and Alex drives to iHop.
"Oh I love this place!" I smile as he parks the car.
"That's good." He smiles too.
We both get out and walk in and are seated quickly.
"What are you having?" Alex asks.
"Hmm, that depends...what are you having?"
"I was thinking about some strawberry stuffed French Toast."
"No way, that's my favorite."
"Really? I get that all the time when I come here."
"Yeah like no joke. It's indeed my favorite."
"So are you getting that too?"
"Uh duh." I laugh.
The waiter comes over and this time Alex orders for the both of us.
"So the show should be fun tonight, even though we have no idea what we're doing yet."
"Yeah it should, always a good time in Tampa, great to be home too."
"At least the flight won't be too long to get down there."
"No, more time to hit the gym then relax after."
"Before we have to be at the arena."
"Yeah, of course."
The waiter comes back with our food and we eat and talk occasionally. Being the gentlemen that he is, after we're finished, he pays the bill and the next stop is the airport.
"Thank you for breakfast." I say as we get to the car.
"No problem. Anytime." Alex smiles as the both of us get in the car and head to the airport.
As soon as we get there, we grab our things and make it to our gate.
"Just in time." I say, plopping down in my seat.
"Yes we did." Alex laughs.
"Where is your seat?" I ask.
"A few rows back." Alex says.
"Alright, well see you when we land in Tampa."
Alex nods and heads for his seat. I was sitting next to Alicia, so I put my headphones in and turned on my iPod, not wanting to be bothered by her. The song that had started playing was A Thousand Years by Christina Perri from the Breaking Dawn Part 1 soundtrack. Before I knew it, I was dozing off before falling completely asleep. A few hours later, someone was nudging me awake. I open my eyes to see Alex.
"We landed." He whispers.
"Thanks, did not know I was that tired." I yawn stretching.
"It's plane rides, they're boring."
"I know that, and so was the person I was next to." I scrunch up my nose.
"...Rihanna wannabe..." I scoff.
"Oh, now I see why." Alex laughs as we both head off the plane.
We do the usual routine in the airport of grabbing our things from the claim, and then heading out to a waiting rental car.
"So are you staying at the hotel?" I ask as we both get in the car.
"No, at my place." Alex says, starting the car.
"That's nice." I say, a bit disappointed.
"Yeah, gets lonely sometimes. But I'm not gonna be there long because of the gym and then going to the arena."
"True, when did you plan on going? I was just dropping my stuff off and then was going to head there, well before my signing.
"Probably like in a few hours."
"Ok, so I will see you at the show later on then."
"Of course. Just gonna head to my place so you can take the car. Have my own car at home I can drive later."
"Alright thanks."
He nods and we soon pull up to his place. I get out to help him get his things out of the trunk.
"You don't have to." Alex says.
"Oh I don't mind at all, least I can do after you bought breakfast." I smile.
After grabbing his things out of the trunk, he shuts it and then hands me the keys.
"See you at the arena."
"See you there." I say and get in the car and drive to the hotel everyone is staying at.
I park as soon as I get there and get my things out of the trunk. While I'm at it, I decide to give Stefanie a call.
"Hey girl! How did the club go?"
"Pretty good. Mike came with us. He wanted to see if it was a date or not."
"Oh jeez, he sounds like a trip! Well was it? Details girl!"
"I don't know, we danced...talked, he bought me a drink..."
"Awwww he is totally into you girl! I saw how he looked at you during your match!"
"I wasn't paying attention really. I was just shocked to see that he was my tag team partner."
"I bet you were! When I heard about it, I said you would freak if Alex was your partner and I had a feeling he was going to be!"
"Yeah...and then after the club we went and got something to eat."
"Awww sounds like a great night."
"And then when we got back to the hotel, he walked me to my room and...I was so not expecting this but he kind of...kissed me on the cheek."
"Awwwww he is such a sweet guy! What did he say after? What did you do?"
"We both said good night to each other before going into our rooms."
"Girl! You better stay after that! He sounds like a sweetheart and a charmer, total keeper."
"Oh he is, but sadly I won't be seeing him much today. I got a signing with...Wade, then I got to go to the gym and the only time I'll see Alex is at the arena."
"Ewwww that cheeky monkey? I pity you, and man, that really stinks that you will not get to see him today...but you will later."
"Well after the show tonight I won't. He's not staying at the hotel, he's staying at his place."
"Maybe he will invite you back to stay with him...who are you rooming with?"
"I don't know right now, just got to the hotel."
"Hope it's not anyone annoying or irritating."
"That's like almost the whole diva roster...besides Nattie and Beth..and Tamina."
"True, hope you get Nattie or Beth."
"So do I."
"What time is your signing?"
"Noon."
"Soon in a few hours then. Just enough time to work out."
"Yeah, if I don't fall asleep in my room."
"Don't do that! Call Alex! I am sure he will keep you up, or an iced coffee, they always help you."
"I would call him, but he never gave me his number."
"Ask Mike, I'm sure he has it, or you could hang out with Mike."
"We'll see."
"Alright."
"But I was a little disappointed when Alex said he was staying at his place. I won't see him around."
"Awww I'm sure that you will see him, maybe he will go to the gym early to see you."
"We can only hope."
"I'm sure, I'm usually right."
"Yeah, well I'm gonna get settled in, I shall call you later."
"Alright, talk to you soon."
We both say bye and then I head inside, getting my key card and heading up to my room. I get in the elevator and go up to my floor and pray I got a decent room mate. I open the door to find Alicia.
"Great." I mumble to myself.
"Nice to see you again too." Alicia says sarcastically.
I just give her a nod before putting my things by my bed and putting a gym bag together. Going as quick as I can, I get my things and leave the room. I get to the elevator and go down to the lobby, leaving for the gym. I get to the gym and start slow on the treadmill and put in my headphones. I'm walking for a bit when I look up and are surprised at who I see.
"She was right...how is she always right?" I say to myself about Stefanie.
Then Alex walks over to me.
"Fancy seeing you here." He winks.
"Hey..." I trail off, taking out my head phones.
"...thought you were coming later."
"I was, but I got bored so I thought I would come here to pass the time." Alex says, rubbing the back of his neck.
"Aww miss me already?" I laugh.
"Well, you are fun to hang out with and I do like talking to you."
"How will you ever survive in that house of yours alone?" I joke.
"I have no idea, it does get lonely at times." Alex says. "So who are you rooming with?"
"Ugh...Alicia." I make a face.
"That sucks. She is hard to get along with." Alex says. "Well...ummm...if you don't want to room with her I...I have an extra room you can use." Alex suggests.
"Really? Well that would be better than rooming with her."
"Great." Alex smiles. "You remember where I live right? Just get your things and come over after your signing."
"Yeah sure, thanks." I nod.
"No problem. I'm going to go work out some. I'll catch you later." Alex says, walking to the weight room.
"She was right again." I mumble to myself, before putting my headphones back in.
I walk on the treadmill for about 20 more minutes before moving on to the equipment. I decide to end the gym trip with the punching bag, so I wrap my hands up and work on that. I do that for a good ten minutes and then go in the locker room and get a shower and change for my signing.
"Ugh...two hours of sitting next to the cheeky monkey." I grumble.
I get into my car and arrive at the signing a short time later. I walked in and saw Wade already there. I sigh and roll my eyes, before walking over and taking the seat next to him.
"Well 'ello there love." Wade smirks at me.
"Wade." I acknowledge, not looking at him.
"Well, aren't we in a mood today." Wade says sarcastically.
"Just tired...late night last night."
"Ah, I see." Wade says, trying to hint at something.
"Well put on a smile, it's time."
The fans start making their way over and we smile and talk to them while we autograph things for them.
"You are my favorite!" One small fan says.
"Thank you." Wade smiles.
"Sorry I meant Shauna, she's the best!" The little boy says, making Wade mad but hiding.
"Aww thank you." I smile.
The kid walks away and I sign a few more autographs and take pictures with a few fans. Before I know it, the 2 hours went by fast and everyone was gone.
"Well that was painless. What are you doing after?" Wade asks slyly.
"I'm actually going back to the hotel to get my things. Then I'm heading over to Alex's house."
Wade looks disgusted. "Him? Why? You can come stay with me." He grins, moving closer to me.
"In your hotel room? Sorry he beat you to it. He offered since I don't want to room with Alicia."
"Whatever, he's no good, you will see that. I am much better than him." Wade scoffs.
"Uh huh, sure. Now if you excuse me, I must be going."
"Whatever, have fun with him." Wade says with sarcasm and walks off.
I shake my head and go out to my car, heading to the hotel and then Alex's place. I pull up to Alex's place and shut the car off. I take a deep breath before getting out and walking up the stairs and knocking on the door waiting for Alex to answer. Eventually the door does open and Alex greets me. He offers to help with my things and we head inside.
"Glad you made it. How was the signing?" Alex asks as he leads me to the guest bedroom.
"He tried hitting on me." I say, making a face of disgust.
"The nerve of him. He has no class." Alex shakes his head.
"I know. He asked me what I was doing after the signing was over. I told him exactly what I was doing. Then he said I should go stay with him in his hotel room instead. Then he said that he's better than you. Psh right."
"Him better than me? I doubt that." Alex chuckles. "You made a good choice, he probably just wanted some."
"Probably. Ugh." I shudder.
"That's over now, are you hungry?"
"Oh my god yes. I haven't eaten since breakfast."
"Ok, we can order in or go out. Your choice."
"I think ordering in is better. I haven't relaxed once since getting off the plane today. I want to at least relax a bit before we head to the arena."
"Sounds like a plan. You can take a nap and I can wake you when the food gets here if you want." He suggests.
"Hmm, yeah that seems like a good idea."
"Alright." He says and I head into the room and change into shorts and a tank and lay down.
It doesn't take me long to pass out, and when I do time just flies by. Because I felt myself being shaken lightly.
"Shauna wake up. The food is here." Alex whispers as he gently shakes me awake.
"...be there...in a minute..."
"Okay, take your time." He says, then leaves, giving me the time to wake up.
After sitting up and stretching, I make my way out of the bedroom and finding the kitchen where he is.
"Hello sunshine." Alex laughs. "I got Chinese, if that's okay with you."
"Oh yeah it's fine."
He grabs me a plate and fork so I can get what I would like.
"I didn't know what you liked so I got a few things."
"This is perfect, don't worry."
"I'm glad." Alex smiles and both of us sit down and eat, Alex glancing at me every so often.
When we finish, we clean everything up, putting leftovers in the fridge.
"And look at that, just enough time to get ready and head to the arena and hang around until the show tonight."
"We're just that good." Alex says and we both laugh.
We both get our things after I change first and head out to his car, driving to the arena. Since I had plenty of time after getting to the arena, I dropped off my things in the locker room, then decide to call Stefanie and give her an update.
"Shauna!" She enthusiastically says.
"Heyy, just thought I'd call you and give you an update on what's happened today."
"Tell me, tell me, tell me! I want to know everything!" She anxiously says, rambling.
"Well first of all, you were right about the gym..."
"See! I told you! He could not go without seeing you!" She gloats.
"And at the signing, Wade tried hitting on me."
"Ewwwww! He is just creepy." She makes a face.
"And...you were right about Alex's place. I told him at the gym I was rooming with Alicia so..."
"You are staying with him now? I knew it! He is so into you!"
"He's just being nice."
"That's true too. He seems like a nice guy too, what's he like?"
"Well he's like Mike, funny, nice, caring, sweet. I think he's like protective or something. When I told him about Wade being with me at the signing, he acted weird."
"He could be. They do have a history though, and Alex never really liked him. And that is sweet, don't really know Mike but that is good they're the same."
"But if Alex liked me, don't you think he would've told me by now?"
"Maybe he's scared or shy...he might think it's too soon and doesn't want you to feel awkward around him."
"True..."
"That is unless you two get put into a storyline together. You could get closer to each other." Stef points out.
"That may not happen for some time though. We will have to wait and see I guess." I say.
"I have a feeling you will be."
"You may be right. You were right about the gym and him inviting me to stay with him."
"I'm just that good."
"You seem to be." I laugh.
"Wish you were here though, it's gonna be a few hours before showtime." I add.
"Wish I was there too, we could have so much fun!" Stef says, a little bit sad.
"I know, you could meet Mike."
"That would be amazing. I would love that! You talk so much about him and Alex, I can not wait to meet them."
"I know. Just a couple more weeks. Mark it on your calendar."
"Doing it now! It's going to be great to see you again!"
"I know right? I can't wait."
"Just wish you would be able to stay longer. Been a long time since we hung out. I miss those days."
"I do too. But hey I'll come back when we have one of those rare few days off."
"That would be so great! Just like old times." She laughs.
"Exactly. And then when I can...come back for the holidays."
"It really stinks. I wish I went with you to wrestling school, then we could both be there."
"I know. But hey now you can get free tickets to shows, backstage access, everything. It pays to know someone in the business."
"That it does, meet all the stars and divas and see how things go. Can't wait!"
"Speaking of, your ticket should be coming in the mail soon."
"Really? I'm going to check now!" She says running out to get the mail.
I laugh to myself as I wait.
"Man! Not yet. Hopefully tomorrow." She sighs.
"Don't worry, you'll get it. I promise."
"I know but I want it now!" She whines.
"Patience."
"You know that word is not in my vocabulary." She laughs.
"Yes, I know." I laugh too.
"They need to get here!" She whines. "But how are things there now?"
"Calm for now...I think because everyone's just starting to get here."
"Ah, so have you talked to Mike lately?" She asks being nosey.
"Not since this morning."
"Awww. Tell him I said hi." She says. "Who are you facing tonight?"
"Don't know yet."
"Well that sucks. You would think they would let you prepare."
"I'm always prepared, I've watched all the divas enough to know their moves and tricks."
"Good! You will beat whoever you face, you are the best!"
"And that's why you're my best friend. Best supporter ever."
"You know it, I always knew you could do it!"
"Of course. Boy has it been a long day."
"I bet. You did a lot and all right after your flight too right?"
"Yes, I'll definitely crash tonight."
"I bet, if Alex doesn't keep you awake." She teases.
"Oh stop, how would he keep me awake?"
"Oh I don't know." She says teasingly. "Guys have their ways. " She jokes. "Just playing, maybe by talking to you?"
"Who knows, I guess I'll find out."
"I'm sure you will."
"Well I'm gonna let you go, I'm sure I'll find something to pass the time here."
"Alright, talk to you soon." She says and we both hang up.
Then I put my phone into my pocket and leave the locker room. When I walk out I bump into Mike.
"Hey." He says.
"Hey Mike." I reply.
"So...look, I'm sorry about teasing you the other night."
"Oh it's okay, friends do that, no big deal."
"Alright, good. I would not want you to be mad at me." Mike smiles, going to hug me.
"Oh, I could never be mad at you."
"That makes me feel much better."
"You were worried?"
"Actually I was. You are the only diva that I'm actually friends with and you don't annoy me like the others do."
"Well don't I feel special."
"You should."
"Well you don't have to worry about anything."
"Good. I was heading to catering, would you like to come?" Mike offers.
"Sure, anything to pass the time until the show starts."
"After you." Mike says, motioning for me to go first, then we both head to catering.
"So before I forget, my friend Stefanie who I was just on the phone with says hi."
"Well next time you talk to her I say hello. Wll I get to meet this friend of yours?"
"When we go back to my hometown in a couple weeks, yes. She's super excited."
"I'm guessing she's a fan then huh?"
"Oh yeah, big fan...like me."
"Should be interesting then. Is she like you at all?"
"Well...yeah. Even though she stayed the fan and I became the wrestler."
"Well if that's what she wants. I'm sure she's is happy for me though."
"Oh she is. She keeps asking me what everyone's like and all that."
"You should bring her back before a show so she can see."
"Already ahead of you on that. Planning on it in a couple weeks."
"How nice of you. If she's like you, I can't wait to meet her."
"I'll be sure to tell her that, next time I talk to her."
"When will that be?"
"Probably after the show or before I go to bed tonight."
"Oh alright. By the way, are you still at the hotel? I mean I saw you leave with all your things earlier."
"Oh yeah...um...no..."
"So where are you staying then?" He asks me.
"Um...Alex offered to let me stay at his place since I didn't like rooming with Alicia..."
"Well that was nice of him, and yeah I can't stand her myself."
"Yeah...so that's where I'm staying."
"Well that's cool. So are you two...?"
"Are we what?"
"Together yet?"
"You're never gonna let that go are you?"
"No I'm not, you know me too well."
"That I do, and no we're not together yet."
"What's taking you so long? You have been wanting to for months."
"And how do you know that?"
"The way you look at him, and I heard what you told your friend on the phone before."
"Eavesdropping Mike? Really?"
"No, I just happened to be walking by and could not help myself. You know me." He shrugs.
"Right...I don't know." I sigh.
"You're secret is safe with me, don't worry."
"Oh I know I can trust you."
"You always can. Are you ready for tonight?"
"Yup, as ready as I'll ever be."
"Well that's good. I'm sure you'll do awesome!"
"Of course."
"Any idea who you're facing?"
"Nope, not a clue."
"They need to give you a storyline already."
"I know right?"
"We need to fix that."
"It could happen. Could be tonight...few days from now. We'll see."
"Yeah, you are too talented to be pulled around."
Then suddenly Alex comes to catering where Mike and I are, looking for me.
"There you are."
"Oh hi."
"You need to come with me. Uh Vince is here and he wants to talk to the both of us."
"Oookay." I say, a bit wary.
"It's nothing bad, don't worry."
"Okay, that makes me feel much better." I sigh in relief.
"I think I know what it is. Go." Mike says to me.
"Alright." I say and walk nervously but anxiously with Alex to see Vince.
"You have nothing to worry about, this is a good thing."
"I know but I'm nervous about what it may involved and I'm anxious to find out."
"Understandable." He nods.
Then we finally find Vince.
"Come in my office." Vince says, motioning to us both to his office.
We both walk in and have a seat in front of his desk.
"So why did you want to see us?" Alex asks.
"Well simply because I'm thinking about putting you two in a storyline together."
"Oh wow, well that's interesting." I look from Vince to Alex.
"Yeah, see since neither of you are in any active storylines, I figured Raw could use something new. Especially since seeing how well you two worked together on Raw last night."
"That sounds like an idea. What do you have in mind?" Alex speaks up.
"Well to start out, it's gonna be the typical valet storyline. You'll accompany her to her matches and she'll accompany you to yours."
"Sounds good. I can do that." I say.
"And we'll go with that for a while, see what the fans think, and if they want something more, we'll take the storyline further. Possibly a romance storyline since we haven't had one of those in a while."
"Yes, give the fans what they want. I wouldn't mind either way."
"I agree." I nod.
"Good. Your storyline will start tonight. You're both in matches. Alex you're facing Jack Swagger, and Shauna you're facing Eve."
"Alright. That sounds good to me." Alex says.
"Me too." I nod.
We both walk out of Vince's office and start walking down the hall.
"I guess I was right about a storyline starting tonight." I comment.
"You knew about it?" Alex asks, a bit shocked.
"No, Mike said something about me needing a storyline. I said we'll see when it happens, tonight, tomorrow, a few days from now. I guessed."
"Well you're just that good."
"I so can't wait to face Eve. I still hate her for slapping you across the face last year."
"I know, if I could have, I would have slapped her back."
"But you're a guy, and you can't hit girls I know. God I wish I was around at the time, I would so take her down right then and there. She made me so angry."
"Could have used you back then too. But I have you now."
"True. Better late than never."
"You're right. I think we should get ready though."
"Right." I nod.
We both head off and get ready to head out. As I'm heading into the locker room, Eve's heading out, and I just give her a look.
"If only you knew what was coming." I grumble.
I head in and get changed into my attire. Once I'm all set, I leave and head to Alex's locker room and wait for him. Once he's ready, he walks out to me. An attendant comes up to us, telling Alex that he's opening the show, and we follow him to the curtain to wait. As we're waitng, I hear Vickie's voice.
"I swear if she does anything, I'm taking her out." I say.
"Go for it." Alex chuckles.
"Dolph too. I'm sick of them cheating." I add.
"Have at it. That's why you're out there."
"I got your back...always." I smile.
"Glad to know that." Alex smiles in return.
Then they play his music and he offers his arm to me. I take it and we head out first. The fans go crazy seeing me and Alex together again and I slap hands as Alex poses on the ropes. After he's done, he leans against the ropes as he waits for his music to fade. When it does, Swaggers starts and he walks out with Vickie and Dolph like always.
"Ugh." I say disgusted as they make their way down to the ring.
When Swagger gets into the ring, he does his running around like always before jumping around and getting ready for the match as his music fades.
"What a loser." Alex whispers to me before the ref rings the bell and I step out. They lock up and fight for power, until Alex pushes Swagger into one of the corners. That's when the ref starts counting to 5 and he lets go at 3, backing up a bit before hitting Swagger with a cheap shot to the face.
"Come on ref!" Vickie yells as clap and cheer for Alex.
"You got him Alex!" I cheer as Vickie glares at me.
I look over at Vickie and wave mockingly at her. She starts to walk over when Dolph stops her and I taunt her a bit. I laugh it off as I go back to my spot outside the ring, paying attention to Alex in the match. Alex has the upperhand until Swagger power bombs him. Vickie is laughing and Swagger goes for the pin on Alex.
"No! Kick out!" I yell, and he does.
Vickie is yelling at the ref and so is Swagger when Alex comes up behind Swagger, surprising him. He hits him across the back, making him stumble forwards. He turns around and goes to hit Alex, but Alex ducks and when Swagger comes running back, Alex flips him over with one arm. I cheer for Alex.
"You got him!"
Alex helps Swagger get up and then picks him up and drops him again on his back. That's when he gets fired up and goes for his signature move the A-Bomb, pretending to throw a grenade up in the air and catching it, his fists making contact with Swagger's face.
"You got him! Go for it!" I yell to Alex.
Alex backs up, waiting for Swagger to get up so he can give him his finisher. That's when Vickie climbs up onto the side of the ring.
"Oh hell no." I growl, storming over.
Dolph stops me as I get close and he tries distracting me by flirting. I laugh slightly and reach out, slapping him across the face. Then I get to Vickie and grab her by her feet, dropping her face first off the side of the ring.
"That's what you get! Now stay out of it!"
I turn just in time to see Alex get Swagger on his shoulders and he delivers his finisher, covering Swagger for the pin. Alex picks up the win and I get in the ring with him.
"I knew you could do it."
"I couldn't have done it without you disposing of Dolph and Vickie."
"That's what I'm here for. They will not do a thing as long as I'm around."
He nods and smiles, before we get out of the ring, slapping hands with fans on our way back up to the curtain. Once behind the curtain, Alex gives me a big hug.
"Great match, now all there's left is yours. I can distract Eve at times if you want." Alex suggests.
"That would be helpful, but at the right time."
"Gotcha." He nods.
I walk with Alex to the locker room so he can change. When he walks out I mentally freak.
"I see you kept the jeans in mind, from when I told you."
"Yes I did. Just for you."
"Aw, don't I feel special."
"You should. I do not just wear them for anyone."
"You're a dork."
"I know." Alex says, blushing a bit.
Alex and I hang out backstage, walking around when we get bored as we wait for my match to come up. When it's time, an attendant comes and walks us to the curtain again. I faintly hear Eve talking to Kelly and I make a face.
"Don't worry about her, you got this."
I look at him and nod. Then they play my music and we both walk out. Of course like for Alex's match when we went out together, the crowd went crazy for us again. Alex climbs into the ring first, holding the ropes open for me. I silently thank him before I get into the ring. He stands back and watches as I do my usual in-ring routine before matches. Once my music fades, I stand there after Alex leaves the ring to stand outside it. I keep my eyes on the curtain and ramp as Eve's music plays and she comes out. After she does her usual entrance routine, we face each other and the ref signals for the bell to ring.
We circle each other before locking up, then I quickly get her in an elbow lock and apply the pressure until she backs me up into the ropes. That makes me let go and I go running and bounce off. Eve bends down, going for the obvious move of flipping me over her back. But I stop and kick her, then clothesline her when she stands back up. Then I drop an elbow on her, before sitting her up and driving my knee into her back, and then grab her arms and pull them back behind her, applying pressure to the back. The ref asks her if she wants to give up and she says no. I start to lose control and Eve starts to get up, then reverses my hold and stomps on my foot a few times to make me let go of her. But it doesn't work, because I let go of her but grab her by the head and slam her down onto the apron. I pick her up and send her into one of the corners. I charge at her full speed, but she lifts her foot up and hits me in the face, which makes me hold it and stumble away. That's when she climbs the corner, getting ready for when I turn around. When I do, she jumps and hits me with a cross body, going for the first pin attempt of the night. I can hear Alex encouraging me from outside the ring and I kick out at two.
I roll away towards the ropes, using them as support as I get to my feet. When I do get to my feet however, Eve runs at me and knocks me over the top rope and onto the floor. Alex is immediately by my side, making sure I'm alright, encouraging me to get back into the ring. Eve gets out of the ring and starts to head towards me. That's when she's face to face with Alex and they start arguing back and forth, Alex creating a distraction while the ref starts to count down. That's when Eve reaches out and slaps Alex across the face again like last year. I obviously see this and when Eve walks over to me to throw me back in the ring, I hit her with a low blow to the gut, before getting up and throwing her back in the ring. I wait for her to get back up before hitting my signature and the crowd goes crazy. Then I hit my finisher and cover Eve, getting the pin and winning the match.
My music plays as I'm announced the winner and Alex climbs into the ring, holding his face where Eve had slapped him. He replaces the ref and raises my hand in victory, before we get out of the ring, heading back up the ramp and backstage.
"I can't believe she did that to you again! She is so in for it this time!"
"Didn't want her to do anything worse to you than what she did already. I had to get involved." He explains.
"I know, and I thank you for that."
"That's what I'm here for."
"Right...let me see your face."
Alex turns and leans down a bit so I can check.
"How does it look?" He asks.
"Well I see no hand print or anything, but I still think ice is a good idea."
"That's good. The last time she left a mark."
"Ugh. Well let's go get you ice, I can change, and then we can leave once the show's over."
"Alright, sounds good." Alex says, and we both head to the trainers for ice, then head to the locker room so I can change, then watch the rest of the show.
"And so you don't have to worry about holding the ice to your face and driving at the same time, I'll drive us back to your place." I say to Alex.
"That's very nice, thank you." Alex smiles.
"It's the least I can do."
"Still it's very nce of you." Alex says, as he sits next to me.
"So when we do get back, since I'm not too tired just yet, what do you want to do?" I ask.
"I was thinking maybe we could watch some movies or just get to know each other a bit better."
"Or maybe watch movies and get to know each other a bit better."
"That sounds better. It'll be late when we get back. Just relaxing and watching movies sounds good to me."
"Good." I nod.
"Looks like we missed a few matches." Alex laughs, looking at the tv.
"Oops." I laugh too.
"It's good. I don't think you missed Mike's though." Alex mentions.
"Good. I think he'd be a little mad if I missed it."
"I don't think he'd be that mad, but then again it is Mike we're talking about."
"True...unless I find him and explain that I'm tired and I'm heading back to your place with you."
"I'm sure he'll tell you everything tomorrow." Alex says.
"True...well why don't you take our things out to the car and I'll find him and tell him that we're leaving."
"Alright." He says and stands to get his bags and grabs mine too.
He heads out to the car and I head to find Mike. When I find Mike, I go up to him.
"Hey Mike, I just want to let you know I'm leaving early."
"I'm kind of tired from my match and stuff." I add.
"Aw, I kind wanted you to stay, but if you're tired, go rest and I will see you tomorrow." Mike says, a bit disappointed.
"Tell you what, to make up for it, how about we just hang out tomorrow if you're not busy." I suggest.
"Sure. I'll call you in the morning, so be up bright and early."
"I'll try...depending on when I actually get to sleep."
"Okay, you have until 11 and then I am going to come and wake you up myself." Mike laughs.
"Oooh, I'm so scared."
"You should." Mike smirks. "Beds are not so comfortable when they're wet."
"Uh huh...we'll see."
"That we will, you should get going, I'm sure Alex is waiting for you."
"Oh shush." I laugh. "See you tomorrow." I say, starting to walk away but turn back around.
"Oh and you know how you said I should have a storyline? I got one."
"That's great! You better tell me all about it tomorrow!"
"You know I will. Good luck in your match."
"Thanks." He says as I walk away.
Then I make my way out of the arena and to the car, where Alex is waiting in the passenger seat, the ice back on his face.
"How is the face feeling?" ask, getting in and sitting in the driver's seat.
"It's feeling better."
"That's good." I say, starting the car and heading to Alex's house.
When we get back to his house, we both get out and get our things out of the trunk, before going to the front door and Alex unlocks it. We bring our things to our rooms and get ready for bed, before going into the living room for movies.
"So what would you like to watch?" Alex asks, showing me his collection of movies.
"Hmm...Underworld...definitely."
"You're into them too? I love those movies."
"Yup, I love them too. The first one I ever saw was Rise Of The Lycans and that's what got me into the movies."
"That movie was the best one, they are all good, but I think that one was the best."
"I think maybe we should go see the new one when it's finally out in theaters later this month."
"We should. I want to see it really bad looks sick."
"Don't you mean gangster?" I laugh, sitting down on the couch.
"Yeah, that too." He chuckles, sittingo n the couch as well.
The movie passes the previews and gets to the main menu. He presses play and the movie starts. We watch the movie some and forget about drinks and snacks. Alex offers to get some and goes to grab some chips and soda and heads back for the movie. And before forget, I take my phone out since I still had it with me, and I text Stefanie real quick. 'Hey, won my match...beat Eve...after she slapped Alex again. Guess what, Alex and I are in a storyline together. Typical valet storyline for now. He and I are now back at his place watching one of the Underworld movies. Oh and Mike said hi by the way'. She replies with 'That is great! I knew that would happen! I am so proud of you! Glad you gave it to Eve, I can not stand her at all! She needs to leave Alex alone! You and those movies, another thing you have in common with him...and before I forget..eeeepppppp!' I reply back with 'I'm hanging with Mike tomorrow to make up for missing his match, I can tell you the details of me and Alex's storyline tomorrow kay?' She replies 'That sounds good, you both have fun!' We both text 'night' to each other, and I shut my phone off for the night and focus back on the movie.
"Everything alright?" Alex asks, after I put my phone down.
"Oh yeah, just telling my friend how the night went and that I'll talk to her tomorrow."
"Ah, alright." He says, turning back to the movie.
"You know if you get tired, you can use me as a pillow if you want." He adds.
"Thanks, I'll keep that in mind."
About halfway through the movie, I start to get tired and yawn.
Alex puts his arm on the back of the couch behind me.
"You're tired." He says, noticing me yawn.
"Just a bit...yeah." I nod.
"You should go to bed." Alex suggests.
"You said I could use you as a pillow if I got tired."
"Yeah, that's true." Alex chuckles.
I take his offer and lay down on his lap and try to watch the movie. Of course it starts to get harder and harder to keep my eyes open and watch the movie. Tiredness takes over and I'm out like a light. Soon the movie's over and Alex tries to wake me up.
"Shauna, Shauna, the movie's over." Alex says, trying to wake me.
When I don't wake up, Alex takes me up to my room and heads back down to shut everything off for the night. He heads back up to head to his own room, but he comes back to mine to check on me and to say goodnight. He walks over to the bed and leans down to me.
"Goodnight." He says, before kissing my head and then heading to his room.