So I updated a little sooner than expected. Luckily, my lit class was cancelled, giving me a little extra time to update for all those that reviewed and asked for a quick update (thanks to those that did review, you all know who you are). Hopefully, the next chapter will be up early next week.
Before we start, I do not own Jeff or the WWE, only Lacey and the new OC that will be introduced briefly in the next few chapters.
Okay, so here is chapter 3. Enjoy!
Ch. 3: Road Trip and an Arcade
So we stopped at my hotel so I could get my stuff and check, then we were off to the next city for the house show the next night. We spent the entire drive talking and we realized we had a lot in common, especially the music we listened to, so we kept the radio on, singing along to the songs that we knew. Jeff kept me laughing because he was really getting into the music. By the time we got to the hotel, I felt like I had known Jeff much longer than a couple of hours.
Thankfully, there was a vacancy at Jeff's hotel, so I wouldn't have to look for another one. And, coincidentally, our rooms were not only right next to each other, they were adjoining. Knowing Jeff was right next door was kind of comforting, so I wouldn't feel quite so alone.
Once in my room, I took a look around. It was definitely nicer than most hotels I'd ever stayed in, but it wasn't exactly fancy. The bed looked extra comfy. I had to check out the bathroom, something I always do, just to make sure it's clean, and I saw a Jacuzzi tub that I would just have to test out. As I headed out of the bathroom, there was a knock on the door leading to Jeff's room.
"Hey," said Jeff as I pulled the door open. "Wanna do something, since it's still pretty early?"
"Sure. What did you have in mind?"
"Well, there's an arcade close by and a movie theatre."
"The arcade sounds fun. I haven't been to an arcade in years."
"Okay then, the arcade it is."
We decided to walk over, since it was so nice out. The arcade was huge. We weren't sure where to start first, so we headed for the closest free game, Dance Dance Revolution.
"I've never played this before, so don't laugh at me if I suck," I told Jeff.
"My dancing skills are pretty much limited to what you see in my entrance, so don't worry, I probably won't be much better."
As the game started off, it was slow and simple. When it started getting faster, I was still doing really well. I risked a glance at Jeff; he looked like he was keeping up. The game got faster then, and Jeff started going downhill fast. Then I heard a thud next to me and looked over to see Jeff sitting on the board, then struggle to pull himself up.
"I think you beat me," he said.
"Are you okay?" I asked fighting back a laugh. "You didn't hurt yourself did you?"
"No, just my dignity," he said laughing, so I let go of the laugh I had been holding back. "Well, I say we move on to something else."
"If we must," I laughed.
We continued playing games for over an hour, playing nearly every game in the place, both winning a few. At one point, some people recognized Jeff and asked him for autographs or pictures. When we were halfway around the arcade, I noticed a photo booth.
"Hey, wanna do this with me?" I asked Jeff.
"Don't you think it's kind of small in there?"
"Aren't you supposed to be fearless?"
"I'm not afraid."
"Then why won't you do it with me?"
"Fine, but you're paying for it."
"Yay!" I put the money in and climbed in after Jeff, who was laughing at my enthusiasm.
It was fun. The first one we both stuck our tongues out with our eyes crossed. The second one we smiled normally, but gave each other rabbit ears. The third we made fish faces, and the fourth pouty faces. And the last, which was my favorite, we did the Hardy guns. After that we got out to wait for the pictures.
"I like the last one best," I said.
"Yeah, your face is classic in that one," Jeff laughed.
We played some more games before heading back to the hotel.
"That was a lot of fun," I said as we walked down the street. Jeff laughed at me. "What's so funny?"
"You're funny, that's all."
It was still fairly early when we got back to the hotel, so we decided to order room service and watch a movie together. I quickly changed into some pajamas then went over to Jeff's room. We ordered our food and picked out a movie. The third Nightmare on Elm Street movie was on HBO, so we watched that.
"You aren't gonna get scared watching this are you?" Jeff asked me. I looked at him funny. "What?"
"Please, no movie has ever scared me. I have tried my entire life to watch a movie that will scare me, but I have yet to be successful in that attempt."
"Well, I was going to be a gentleman and offer to hold your hand if you did, but I guess you don't need me to." He gave me a goofy grin, and I couldn't help but smile back.
We spent the rest of the time in silence as we watched the movie and ate our food on the floor. I kept glancing at Jeff out of the corner of my eye. I normally thought that guys didn't look good with lip rings or long hair that was dyed funky colors like Jeff's, but it just suited him so perfectly. Being so close to him made the attraction even greater.
When the movie was over, I was definitely ready for bed. I helped Jeff clean up the plates nad put them outside the door.
"Well, I should probably get to bed," I told him.
"Okay, goodnight."
"'Night."
With that I went back to my room. I was asleep almost as soon as my head hit the pillow.
