A/N: Thanks to everyone who has reviewed this story, I'm glad you are enjoying it.

I know that SmackDown is filmed on Tues. but for the purposes of my story, let's all pretend that it's actually filmed live on Thurs. :)

"I'm going to kick his ass," Jericho said angrily, as Stephanie sat in her locker room holding the cell phone to her ear, "How dare he go into your dressing room, and proceed to insult you, and that comment about peaches, who the hell does he think he is?"

"Sweetie, it's ok, I'm fine, and I kicked his ass out of the arena," Stephanie said trying to calm Jericho down. He had been so angry that he threatened to come down to the arena and kick Bischoff's ass.

"Yeah, but I still don't like what he said."

"Well, I didn't either, but it's over now, so let's forget it," Stephanie said, trying to get the subject away from Eric Bischoff, "So you're watching SmackDown right?"

"No, of course not, why would I want to watch my beautiful girlfriend on TV, when I could be doing more fun things like ironing or cutting my nails," Jericho said sarcastically.

"Oh shut up Jericho, you're gonna get it later, I can promise you that," Stephanie said laughing.

Stephanie was so oblivious to anything but Jericho that she didn't notice Kurt walk into her dressing room, and standing listening to her speak to Jericho.

"So what are you wearing right now?" Jericho said jokingly.

"JERICHO!!!!" Stephanie said before giggling uncontrollably. Kurt cleared his throat and a startled Stephanie dropped the cell phone and turned towards the door, seeing Kurt standing there.

"Steph, Stephanie?" Stephanie could hear Jericho yelling at her from the other end of the line. She shakily picked up the phone.

"Um, Chris, I've gotta go," Stephanie said nervously.

"Steph, is everything ok?" Jericho asked worried by the tone of Stephanie's voice.

"Yeah, yeah, I just have to go," Stephanie said eyeing Kurt who was still in her doorway, only now he had an amused smile on his face.

"Ok, so I'll see you when you get back to the hotel room right?"

"Yeah." Stephanie hung up the phone, and took a deep breath before turning to Kurt.

"I bet you're wondering what exactly I was doing on the phone with Chris Jericho?" Stephanie said looking at Kurt.

"Well, I've got a pretty good idea what you were doing on the phone."

"It's not what you think Kurt, it's-it's hard to explain."

"You can try."

"Kurt, you have to promise that this does not leave this room, and I mean really promise."

"Of course," Kurt replied.

"Chris and I have been together since I came back, and became the general manager."

"Well, it's about time, I'm surprised this hasn't happened sooner," Kurt said laughing.

"What? Really?" Stephanie asked in shock.

"Well, everyone knows you two liked each other, it was just a matter of time really. But why are you guys hiding it, and why is he on Raw?"

"This is the part you have to keep top secret Kurt, Chris isn't really a defector, he's just on Raw because he's getting inside information for me so I can bring Bischoff down."

"Why didn't you guys tell me, I could've helped, I'm your friend after all, and I'm Chris's best friend too?" Kurt said, looking a little hurt.

"We didn't want that info to leak out, it could get Chris in trouble, and that's the last thing I want."

"I understand, but if there's anything you guys need me to do, don't hesitate to ask."

"Thanks Kurt, I think I can speak for Chris and I in saying we really appreciate this, and sometime soon we might take you up on that offer" Stephanie said before walking over to him, and giving him a hug.

"Now don't you have a match to get ready for?" Stephanie said pulling away.

"Oh yeah, I get to face Grandpa, good for me," Kurt said sarcastically before leaving Stephanie alone.

Later

Stephanie walked into her hotel suite later that night, exhausted after the night's events. She just wanted to put her pajamas on, get in bed, and sleep for a week. She noted Jericho sitting on the couch watching some late night infomercial.

"Hey Chris," Stephanie said, getting Chris's attention.

"Hey baby," he said getting up and enveloping her in a hug, which she gladly returned, "Are you ok?" he asked looking down at her.

"Yeah, I'm just exhausted."

"Aww, poor baby, need me to take care of you?" Chris said as he leaned down and kissed her.

"Let me just change into some pajamas first, then you can take care of me," Stephanie said with a yawn.

"Ok," he said as she went into the bathroom and changed. She came out and went up to Jericho who was pulling his hair back in front of the mirror. She went up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist. He turned around in her embrace.

"Wanna watch some TV?" he asked.

"I would love that," she said as he led her over to the couch to sit down. She cuddled into his embrace, letting her head fall on his shoulder

"So what happened tonight when I was talking to you, you sounded panicked?"

"Um, well, Kurt found out about us, he walked in when I was talking to you."

"And what happened?"

"Well, you know how Kurt is, he was fine with it, actually he thought we would get together sooner," Stephanie said with a laugh.

"Well, I guess we were just too oblivious to see what was right in front of our eyes."

"So have you found out anything else from Bischoff?"

"No, I'm sorry baby, I'll be sure to try to get some more information on Raw."

"It's ok Chris, I don't want you to try too hard."

"I might have a hard time restraining myself around Bischoff though, especially after the way he treated you tonight. I mean the nerve of that guy, what was he trying to prove giving you that flower, and practically leering at you? He's such a disgusting human being, I'm sorry you had to go through that baby," Jericho said, waiting for a response from Stephanie.

When he got no response, he looked down at her at realized that she had fallen asleep. He carefully untangled her from his side, and got up from the couch. He took her in his arms, and led her to the bedroom. He carefully laid her down on the bed, and proceeded to climb in the other side. He took her in his arms, and fell asleep thinking of what was going to happen on Raw.