Disclaimer: I do not own anything dealing with WWE or any song lyrics that is used as a muse. I also do not own the rights to any products or persons mentioned in the story as well.

Warning: There is harsh language and adult themes as well as Slash between some of the characters (mostly M/M).

Chapter Three

Alex spent most of his days by himself because Mike was still mad about the date even though it was a week ago and Dwayne had left to do some filming. He sat in the locker room doing a Search-A-Word puzzle from his puzzle book.

"What are you doing in the main locker room?" Evan asked as he came over. He placed his stuff into the the locker besides Alex's.

"Mike's still mad at me," Alex replied.

"Wow," Evan replied.

"Hey, broskis," Zack greeted. He took the other locker on the left of Alex's. "What are you doing here? I thought that you would be in Mike's locker room."

"Mike's still mad at him," Evan explained.

"What up with that?" the internet champ asked.

"My date with Dwayne," Alex answered.

"It WAS a date?" Evan asked.

"I would call it a date," Alex replied. "I mean, we went to breakfast, shopped around, had lunch, dinner, and walked around the town. He paid for everything."

Evan and Zack looked to each other. "It was a date."

Evan sat down on Alex's right and Zack on the left. "Tell us more."

"Nothing to tell. It was really nice," Alex replied.

"So...if he asks you out again," Zack began.

"Will you go out?" Evan finished.

"Yes," the larger man whispered.

"I knew you would," Evan replied. "Hell, I would."

"Really?" Alex and Zack said.

Evan nodded. "I think he's hot."

Zack shook his head. "No, my Dolph is hot."

All three men laughed and got ready for the show. Alex stood at the Gorilla position, waiting for Mike. The older man came up and stared at him.

"Just stand there and let me do all of the talking," Mike replied.

Alex nodded.

They went out to the Miz's music and a mix of cheers and boos. Mike did his rant about being the WWE Champ, about being dismissed by the Rock, and how he was the one everyone wanted to see.

The night wore on and the show ended. Alex showered and dressed in his street clothes. He gathered his things and went to his rental. Randy was outside and got off the phone.

Alex nodded at him.

"Hey," Randy greeted. "How you feeling?"

"Tired."

Randy nodded. "Mike still upset with you?"

"Yup. It was just a date."

"I know that, you know that, but he sees it as a betrayal. You're supposed to be on his...and John's side."

"You think I should have said 'No'?"

"If someone of the Rock's caliber asked me out, I would have said 'Yes'."

"If fact you did," Alex replied with a smile.

Randy smiled back.

"Besides, Dwayne and I haven't really talked since then."

Randy raised his right eyebrow. "Dwayne?"

Alex smiled. "He said that I can call him Dwayne."

"And he calls you Kevin, right?"

The slightly younger man nodded.

"I normally don't do this, but how about we go get something to eat?"

Alex was shocked. Randy never invited someone he wasn't close with to dinner. "You sure? I mean, Mike might get mad."

"And? He'll get over it.

"Okay."

"Follow me."

The blond smiled. He went to his vehicle and jumped in. He followed Randy to a little diner down from the arena. They entered and took a seat.

Randy looked over his menu. "Do you like Dwayne?"

Alex nearly chocked on his drink. "Ex-excuse me?"

"Do you like Dwayne?"

"I find him fascinating. He's smart, talented, a good listener, he puts your needs before his own...he's great."

"So, you like him?"

"I have a crush on him, but he doesn't see me as someone to be with. I mean, it was a date no more no less."

Randy sipped his drink.

"Are you ready to order?" their server asked.

They ordered.

"I know Hunter and Hunter and I have been talking about this thing between you and Dwayne," Randy replied.

Alex nodded. "What did Hunter have to say?"

"Hunter have been friends with Dwayne for a long time. Not many people know that. Well, according to Hunter, Dwayne does like you. If he didn't, he wouldn't have asked you out like he did."

Alex slowly nodded.

"Dwayne, as you know, is divorced and has a kid."

"So...he's bi?"

Randy nodded.

"He might leave me if a woman catches his eye...?"

"Oh no. He's very loyal to his partners. Once he gets his hooks into you, you're his for life...well, until something happens and you two break up."

Alex nodded.

"Listen, don't let Mike nor Cena get to you. If you like the dude, go after him and don't worry about what other people are thinking."

The younger man studied the man known as the Apex Predator, the Legend Killer, the Viper. "Why are you telling me this?"

"I've been in your shoes."

Alex stared at him.

"When me and Mark first got together, we had our nay-sayers, people bad mouthing us, saying that we will never last...but we had our backers. Glenn."

"Glenn?"

"He was our main supporter. He wanted Mark to be happy and he saw how happy Mark was with me."

Alex nodded.

"Be prepared for anything and everything that comes your way. I mean, you haven't been here long enough to have a foothold."

"Meaning, I'm not of importance."

Randy nodded. "People are going to put you through the ringer for being with Dwayne. You're going to be harassed, bullied, bad mouthed...anything and everything to make you break."

"Will they really do that?"

"Trust me. They will. There are some that love Dwayne and some that outright hate him. The newer guys will just join in on the hype and try to get on the good side of those who have power."
"I'm going to have to worry about those who think I'm with Dwayne to get better spots as well."

"Exactly."

"Thank you."

"No problem. Whatever comes of this, let it come. Be it good or bad. I just hope that you and Dwayne will be happy."

Alex smiled.

Their food came and they ate and talked about other things.