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A/N: Italic means text/phone call

The Painful Path of Love

Chapter 2: Second Meeting

"Why are you up so early", Shane asked Shannon as he kept exploring Mickie's phone.

"Well Jeff is going to pick up Torrie's stuff form John's place, and we are all helping him including you", Shannon said as he started the coffee machine.

"Alright", Shane said still looking through the phone.

"Dude go take a shower and stop playing with that phone, we are leaving in a few", Matt said coming into the room.

"I will in a second", Shane answered still looking through Mickie's phone.

"What is so damn interesting about that phone?", Jeff asked as he put on his shoes.

"Your question should be what isn't interesting about this phone. Sure I cant view the pictures and videos , but there is a lot I'm discovering through this show and I like what I see", Shane stated.

"So that isn't your phone?", Shannon asked taking a sip of his coffee.

"Nope, it isn't but whoever it is I have a connection with her", Shane said putting the phone in his pocket as he stood up.

"How do you know it belongs to a girl?", Jeff asked as he prepared his coffee.

"I'm positive it's a girl, she has her menstrual cycle marked down for each month. What guy will have that?", Shane answered as he walked into the bathroom.

"I think someone is in love", Matt laughed as he walked outside to load Shannon car with their luggage.

"I guess so. Did you get all the rental cars returned?", Jeff asked matt as he handed him a cup of coffee and helped him put the luggage in the trunk.

"I see you got the moving truck already", Matt said as he closed the car's trunk and leaned on it sipping on his coffee.

"Yeah I got it this morning, I'm driving it right?", Jeff asked as they looked at the moving truck while they drank their coffee.

"Yeah you are", Matt answered as he made a face and Jeff laughed.

"We are all set I see", Shannon said as he walked towards them.

"Yes we are", Shane yawned as he put his luggage in Shannon car. Soon after that they all drove towards john's house.

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"Good morning", Torrie said as she walked into the kitchen.

"What's so good about it", Mickie sighed as she kept moving things around .

"Okay then", Torrie giggled, "What are you looking for?", Torrie asked as she grabbed a water bottle.

"I'm sorry Torrie I'm just frustrated. I'm looking for my phone my whole life is in there. Have you seen it?", Mickie asked as she looked at her.

"Its alright we all have our days", Torrie smiled, "Sorry Mickie I haven't seen your phone. Well I see you later I'm going for my morning run", Torrie said as she looked at Mickie tear the place apart as she closed the door behind her.

An hour later as Torrie did her morning jog she spotted Kelly getting out of a black car, Torrie quickly ran up to Kelly as the car speed away.

"Hey Kelly is that your boyfriend's car", Torrie asked curiously.

"No its Maryse's car. I spend the night in her hotel room I wanted you to be comfortable", Kelly answered nervously, "Don't tell me my sacrifice went unnoticed. You did sleep in my room right".

"No it didn't went unnoticed I slept in your room. Thanks", Torrie said with a smile, "I will so hug you right now but you know".

"Yeah I know, so I'm guessing your heading back to the hotel", Kelly said as they started walking.

"Yeah I'm heading back", Torrie giggled as she took a zip of her water.

"Good", Kelly smiled, "So are the guys bringing your puppies to Mickie's place?".

"No, Michelle and Brian are going to pick them up from my mom's house and bring them over to Mickie's place", Torrie answered as she opened the door to their hotel room.

"Kelly, Torrie where have you been?", Maria asked worried, "Glad you two are fine but please shower, pack your bags and do whatever you two have to do. The guys are coming in any minute now".

As Torrie and Kelly headed off to do what they had to do. Maria stood there with a hand in her head, "I have such a big headache".

Mickie sighed, "I have one too, we are almost leaving and I cant find my phone".

"Are you sure its here", Maria asked as she drank some water.

"Yes I'm sure I remember bringing it here", Mickie answered as she kept looking.

Twenty minutes later there was a knock on the door. Maria stopped looking for Mickie's phone and ran too the door to answered it.

"Jeff", Maria screamed as she hugged and kissed him.

"Wow what happened here your room is trashed", Jeff said getting Maria's luggage.

"Mickie lost her phone", Maria answered as she led him out.

After putting all of the girls luggage in Stacy car they all stood outside and talked.

"So who is going with who?", Shannon asked.

"I'm going with Jeff", Maria said as she gave him a peck on the lips.

"I want to go with Stacy. Alone!", Matt said.

Stacy giggled and laughed, "No you are going in Shannon car. I don't want you in mine", she said firmly.

"Everyone to Shannon's car, I'm going with Stacy", Matt firmly stood his ground, "I need to talk to her", Matt said as he got inside her car.

"Good luck Stace. I call shot gun", Torrie said.

"Alright lets go", Shannon said as he got in the car and unlocked the doors.

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"This is the biggest truck I have ever been in", Maria confessed to Jeff as he drove.

"Well moving trucks like this are pretty big", Jeff answered.

"I want one", Maria said, "It looks like we could squish Shannon's and Stacy's car".

Jeff laughed, "Why would you want to squish their car?".

Maria giggled, "I don't but we could cause this moving truck is huge. Jeff lets get one".

Jeff laughed and shook his head, "You want a moving truck?".

Maria smiled and shook her head, "NO! I just want a truck this big it doesn't necessarily need to be a moving truck".

Jeff quickly flashed her a smile as he kept driving, "I will think about it".

"I'll convince you", Maria said as she got her phone and dialed Stacy number.

"Maria, hey is something wrong", Torrie asked.

"No Tor, just hold on", Maria said as she put Torrie on hold and dialed Matt's number, "Matty", Maria said as she joined the phone calls.

"Hello", Torrie and Matt said in unionship.

"Matt your on the other line?", Torrie asked.

"Yes I am", Matt answered, "So how are you feeling Torrie".

"A bit better, just trying to forget and stay positive", Torrie answered, "Thanks for asking".

"Don't mention it", Matt answered.

"Hello guys I'm still on the other line and Jeff is official on the other line with me I put you two on Speaker", Maria informed them, "Can you two help me convince Jeff to get a big truck for us?".

"That's not going to happen, and three on one isn't fair", Jeff stated.

"Why do you want a big truck Maria?", Torrie asked.

"Because she wants to squish Shannon's and Stacy's car", Jeff answered with a chuckle.

"Who wants to squish my car? Who are you talking to? Its Ashley isn't it?", Stacy asked angrily as she kind of overheard Matt's conversation.

"Hold on I'm going to put you on speaker here, cause Stacy has a lot of things to ask you Ashley", Matt said as he rolled his eyes, "Ashley your on speaker now say something to Stacy".

"Hello Stace I like your car", Jeff said in a fake girly tone.

"Your not Ashley, who is this?", Stacy asked confused as she kept driving.

"Stacy!", Maria screamed, "Its me, Jeff and Torrie".

"Hey Ria, Jeff, Torrie", Stacy said a bit embarrassed.

"Hello", Jeff and Maria said in unionship.

"Hey Stacy", Torrie said, "Your on speaker here too".

"When we stop at the rest stop, can one of you trade places with Matt please?", Stacy begged.

"Sure thing", Torrie answered.

"Torrie that wont be necessary", Matt assured her, "Stacy for the fifth time. I have nothing with Ashley , she is just my ex. If you want we can call her right now, and asked her. Stacy all I want is to take you on a date.".

"Awe say yes", Torrie, Maria, Kelly, and Mickie said it at the same time.

"Fine Matt I will allow you to take me on a date. Now hang up I'm embarrassed.", Stacy said as Matt hanged up the phone.

"Well thanks for the help Torrie, looks like no car for me", Maria and Torrie giggled as they both hanged up the phone and the car when to a complete stop at the rest stop.

Torrie, Maria, Mickie, Stacy, and Kelly went into the ladies room. After relieving themselves they sat down on a bench as they watch people walk by.

"Are you texting Phil? Your boyfriend", Torrie teased Kelly as Shannon walked by and listened.

"Yes I am texting Phil, and no he isn't my boyfriend we are just good friends, that's all", Kelly said giggling.

"Oh ok sure", Torrie answered with a smirk.

"So Stace, we all heard you have a date with the one and only Matt Hardy", Mickie stated.

"Well since you all heard, there is no point in hiding it", Stacy said with a smile, "Yes I am going on a date with Matt Hardy".

"Stacy and Matt sitting in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G", Mickie sang.

As Mickie kept singing Torrie giggling and whispered something into Stacy ear that caused her to laugh, "Mickie sweet heart are you sure you don't want to replace me and Matt name with your and Shane's".

Mickie looked at them in surprise, "Wait hold your horses. Why me and Shane? We are just friends", she stated.

"Well Torrie hear told me you two were rather close in the car. Sharing his Ipod, falling asleep on his shoulder, how romantic", Stacy happily retaliated.

"That is nothing compare to what happened between you and Matt. Besides like I said before me and Shane are just friends and nothing more", Mickie said with a smile. Seconds later Shane came over and covered her eyes.

"Guess who?", Shane said.

"Hal Jordan", Mickie answered.

"Nah I wish", Shane said uncovering her eyes, "Come on this time I am driving and you are sitting next to me". Mickie blushed and went with Shane towards the car as everyone followed.

Shannon sat in the middle of both Torrie and Kelly since they both wanted the window seats. Shannon was expressionless, he was feeling different emotions at the same time, one which was jealousy, as he tried to peek at who Kelly was texting. Kelly quickly noticed and gave him an annoyed look at she quickly covered her phone. Shannon sighed still feeling a little mad and jealous, he decided to look the other way. That's when he noticed how the sad expression on Torrie's face, he had never seen her so depressed, that's when he decided to cheer her up. It was the least he could do after all she was his friend.

"Hey Torrie, How many dogs do you have?", Shannon asked trying to start a conversation.

"I have three, they are the cutest dogs ever. You will fall in love with them when you see them", Torrie answered as she stop feeling sorry for herself, " Do you have any dogs or are you a cat person?".

"No I'm not a cat person, I have a dog", Shannon answered, " He is not a tiny dog but he is very affectionate".

"That's cute I hope I can see him one day", Torrie answered.

Torrie and Shannon spend hours talking and listening to Shannon's Ipod.

"Wow I am really starting to dig this kind of music", Torrie said, "Now tell me what do you think of this", Torrie said giving half of her head phone to Shannon, as she pushed play so Shannon could listened.

Kelly looked at them, she kind of felt jealous but she brushed it off when she received a text from Phil.

"Do you have anything to do tomorrow?", Phil asked in the text message.

"No, do you have plans for us?", Kelly texted back.

"Well actually I do. I thought we could go to the beach, then head over to the hotel and spend the whole night together", Kelly read his text.

"Yes, sounds like a plan, I will head over to the airport tonight , so I could be in South Carolina tomorrow morning", She texted back with a huge grin on her face.

Two hours later they all arrived to Mickie James' Virginian home.

"Wow you have a nice place", Jeff said as his eyes roamed, "It reminds me of my dad's farm except that your house is bigger".

"Thanks Jeff. Well I say we unpack first so then we could relax and eat", Mickie said opening her front door and her garage.

Three hours later after bringing everything down from the moving truck. Jeff, Kelly and Matt went to return it and buy some food. After returning the moving truck to its new location in Virginia. Jeff and Matt found Kelly moving her luggage to the back seat.

"What are you doing?", Matt asked.

"Yeah and what with the luggage?", Jeff asked.

"I tell you all once we get to the airport, but we need to go now before my flight leaves", Kelly said as she went inside the car sitting next to her luggage.

Jeff and Matt just shrugged it off and got in the car, as Matt quickly drove to the airport .

"Well guys can you please tell Shannon that I love him. Also tell the girls and Shane I said bye", Kelly told Jeff and Matt as they dropped her off in the airport.

"I am guessing they don't know you are leaving?", Matt asked as he got Kelly's luggage from Jeff passing it along to Kelly.

"No, but you two will tell them. I wasn't planning on leaving but I got this last minute photo shoot", Kelly lied as she got her luggage, giving Jeff and Matt a hug, "I will see you all in South Carolina".

"How do you think Shannon will take the news?", Jeff asked Matt as the drove off seeing Kelly get into the airport.

"I don't know, but I am starving lets go get that pizza", Matt answered.

"That's where I'm heading. Bro do you have the moving truck receipt? I didn't get it", Jeff sated as he drove towards a pizza place in Shannon's car.

"Yeah I got it. Jeff Pizza Hut is right there", Matt said.

Jeff simply laughed, "Dang you must be really hungry", Jeff said as he parked in front of the Pizza hut.

Matt got off and ordered five pepperoni pizza's as Jeff waited in the car. About an hour later Jeff and Matt finally arrived to Mickie's place.

"Guys, Pizza is here", Matt yelled as he set the pizza on the kitchen table.

"Where is Kelly at?", Shannon asked as he sat down to eat.

"She left to South Carolina already, she had an unexpected photo shoot to attend", Jeff answered as he took a sip of his water.

After everyone was done eating they all headed down to the living to see the movie Stardust, except for Shannon. He felt a bit upset so he headed outside and sat on the bench. Seconds later he received a text from Jeff.

"Kelly told me to tell you she loves you. Now come inside and see the movie with us", Shannon read the message and chuckled a bit as he put his phone back in his pocket.

A few minutes later Torrie went outside as well, "Hey! I'm guessing you don't want to see the love fest going on inside either", she said as she stood beside him.

"No that's not the reason why I'm out here, I just have a few things on my mind. Torrie don't tell me you gave up on love now!", Shannon said as he turned around to look at her.

Torrie looked at Shannon and nodded, "Yes Shannon, I'm done with love. Everyone ends up getting hurt in the end so why even bother or try, it isn't worth it", she firmly said.

"Yes, you maybe right but all that hurt all that pain can bring you happiness. I mean think about it when you are in love with someone is the best feeling in the world. You cant feel that feeling anywhere, that feeling is special. I will take that pain if it means I'll be happy in the end with the one I love. I have to say I disagree with you I will go through all that pain over and over again its worth it. Torrie love is a risk either you take the risk and be happy or don't take it at all and be lonely for the rest of your life", Shannon flashed her a smile, "Your beautiful Torrie, is just a shame that you gave up on love".

Torrie stood there confused and dumbfounded as she took everything in, the only words she manage to say were "Wow! I have never heard a guy talk that way before".

"Well there is a first time for everything", Shannon said with a chuckle.

Torrie giggled and hugged Shannon, "Thank you for everything Shannon. Talking to you, just makes me feel better", she said as she released him from the hug and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Don't mention it Torrie. Well I will see you inside it looks like you need some time to think", Shannon said as he smirked and smile at her, closing the door behind him leaving Torrie alone outside.

A/N: Please read and review you should also check out my other stories if you haven't yet "Make up your Mind", "You should have Known","Just Face It", and "Love isn't Love Until you Give it Away"