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Rating: R
Spoilers: None
Summary: It was only a mistake, she never intended on growing attached.
Notes: I'm ignoring Lita's pregnancy, and subsequently her marriage. Anything else stands. And, there's a banner for this fic. too. If you'd like to see it, just e-mail me or request in a review.
Thanks to: bkerbunny, Latisha C., Zanna Avons, aussiewrestlingfan, together, Ana Michelle, abril4, CenasNakedInMyBedWithMe, Myth, professional scatterbrain and iaera for the reviews!
By the time RAW had reached it's halfway point; Stacy was short by two volunteers from the RAW side of the roster. Mr. Bischoff had kindly mentioned that she also had the SmackDown roster at her disposal; suggesting that perhaps she take a visit to the roster tomorrow evening. The long legged Diva agreed to that, keeping open the remaining nine spots. As it were, she had four volunteers from RAW; five counting herself. All she needed to do know was find two others from this roster and recruit the remaining seven from SmackDown. Not to her surprise, Victoria had volunteered..and so had Chris Jericho. And although it shocked the long legged blonde at first, Tyson Tomko was also slated to help. While she had been apprehensive about it, the blonde soon realized never to look a gift horse in the mouth..not that she would say Tyson was a horse, but that was besides the point. At any rate, by the time Victoria and Lita had exited the shower; Stacy was tucking the clipboard away. Victoria took that moment to send a pointed look to the redhead; Lita rolling her eyes before she flopped down on the bench.
"Stace, if you need another volunteer.."She let out a sigh, sweeping her damp hair from her face. "Or two..then you can put me and Orton down."
Stacy blinked at the redhead, "Umm.."
Lita made a face, "Bischoff suggested that Orton and I help." She scowled then, "Because we were late to the meeting."
The blonde Diva nodded knowingly, removing her clipboard to jot down the last two names from the RAW roster. "I hafta go to SmackDown tomorrow and get the rest of my volunteers."
Lita just nodded, "Dawn is usually up for this kinda stuff, so definately talk to her."
"I'll probably ask Torrie too," Stacy mentioned as she set the clipboard back in her bag. "Are you two done for the night?"
Victoria and Lita exchanged a look, "I am.." The raven haired Diva said first as she tossed her things in her bag. "But--"
"I hafta meet with Bischoff before I leave," Lita said rather sourly. "So, just give me a few and I'll meet you two in the parking lot."
"Sounds good!" Stacy declared rather brightly, setting the rest of her things in her gym bag. "Would either of you be interested in coming with me tomorrow?"
Victoria shrugged, looking up from her duffel bag. "I'd be up for it."
"As long as nothing comes up," Lita's shoulders lifted a fraction, the redhead grasping the doorknob. "I'll be back." She waved over her shoulder as the door was swung open; Lita disappearing into the waiting hall.
"So," The raven haired Diva raised a brow at the blonde. "Who else is signed up?"
"Well," Stacy pursed her lips in thought as she zipped up her gym bag. "You, Chris J., Li, Randy and Tyson Tomko."
Victoria blinked, "Interesting combination..and who are you gonna ask from SmackDown?"
The long legged Diva shrugged. "Torrie of course, probably Dawn..aside from that? I don't really know."
Victoria nodded thoughtfully, zipping up her own gym bag. "Well, whomever you ask..I'm sure it'll be fun."
"Yeah, it should be." Stacy flopped back on the bench, "Now I just hafta pick a play."
x
Meanwhile, Lita has just entered Eric Bischoff's office for the evening; and much to her dismay..he's not alone.
"You needed to see me?" The redhead began apprehensively, leaning against the doorframe. "Or should I come back later.."
"Lita, in." Bischoff smiled from behind his desk, "Have a seat."
Warily, she stepped into the office, shutting the door behind her with a soft click. "So.."
"If you had plans tomorrow." Bischoff set aside piece of paper in his hand, looking between Lita and Randy. "..cancel."
At the twin sets of disbelieving blinks, Bischoff smirked. "We've had a last minute request to send two superstars to a charity event."
"But--"
"And since I'm sure you two aren't scheduled for anything else, I thought to my self..self." He stood, moving to the front of the desk; leaning back as he addressed the two. "Why not. So..here's the information you'll need.." He paused long enough to hand over the sheet of paper he had been reading. "Have fun."
Lita made a face, opening her mouth to retort when Bischoff abruptly shooed them out. And once in the hall, she wordlessly requested the piece of paper from Randy. "Well..so much for visiting SmackDown with Stacy."
Orton only shrugged, "Well look at it this way, you could be doing this with Hunter..or Snitsky or--"
"Don't finish that sentence." Lita interuppted tartly, rolling her eyes at the situation. "Since we have to be at this place by 10:00.." She skimmed the piece of paper in her hand before handing it back to Orton. "I'll meet you in the lobby at 8:00."
"Works for me," Randy half shrugged, tucking the piece of paper in his pocket. "Why's Stacy going to SmackDown?"
Lita swung her arms freely at her sides, "To get more volunteers she says. Although, I'm not too sure who else is along for the crazy ride from this side of things."
"You don't look too pleased about all of this.."
The redhead made a face, "It's not that I mind doing stuff like this. I just wish it was more on my terms."
Randy raised a brow, sending a sidelong glance to the Diva. "Meaning?"
"I'd rather volunteer willingly, then have no other options." Lita replied evenly, a tired sigh expelled as they turned the corner. "It gives me a little less time to do my own Christmas shopping, never mind trying to find the time to decorate and all that."
"Point," Randy conceded after a moment. "Do you have any idea where this place is?"
The redhead raised a brow, "Do I look like an atlas?" She rolled her eyes, stopping near her locker room. "I'm sure we'll figure it out."
x
Randy rolled his eyes in response, but instead said nothing. Merely nodding in agreement, waving shortly to the Diva as she ducked inside the locker room. Once inside, Lita made her way to her locker; tossing her things carelessly inside her gym bag. No sooner had she stepped in, did Victoria approach.
"So, what did Bischoff want this time?"
Lita made a face, turning slightly to address the raven haired Diva. "I've been booked last minute for an appearance tomorrow."
Victoria raised a brow, "Usually you're not that..peeved about it."
"It's with Randy," Lita muttered under her breath as she turned her attention back to packing.
Victoria snickered, "Well, I hope you have fun tomorrow.."
Lita scowled, zipping up her gym bag. "Whatever Vikki."
"Oh, so that means you won't be able to come with us then," Stacy frowned lightly, but shrugged it off all the same. "I'll tell Dawn you said hi."
"I appreciate it, thanks." The redhead quirked a smile, sending one more look over the locker room. "I think I have everything.."
"We're already packed, so.." Victoria trailed off with a shrug. "You up for going out tonight? Or do you wanna just stay in and order pizza or something?"
Stacy shrugged, "I'm up for whatever, but.."
The redhead chewed thoughtfully on her lower lip, "I'd rather just stay in..I've gotta meet Orton in the lobby at 8:00 tomorrow morning."
Victoria eyed the redhead curiously, "You? The most non-morning person I know is meeting someone at 8:00 a.m.?"
"Not like I have a choice," Lita muttered sourly, "We hafta be at the event by 10:00."
"Ah," The raven haired Diva just nodded. "So, what are you doing?"
"Randy has the information," Lita mentioned distantly. "From what little I did read, it's at one of the malls."
Stacy beamed, "Do you think you could pick up some wrapping paper, gift tags and stuff? It'd save me a bunch of time."
Lita rolled her eyes, but nodded anyway. "Anything else?"
The blonde Diva shook her head, "Well, if you could pick up some Christmas music.."
Victoria raised a brow, "What's this? Christmas Queen doesn't have music?"
Stacy made a face, "It's to put us all in a cheery mood when we rehearse!"
At that, both Victoria and Lita rolled their eyes.
Lita merely nodded finally, hefting the strap of her bag over her shoulder. "Well, if we're all ready, let's get out of here."
x
The Diva trio made it safely through the halls, parting when they reached the parking lot. Lita quite trudged along, thankful that she didn't have to avoid any speeding cars this time around; while Stacy caught a ride with Victoria. As it were, by the time Victoria and Stacy reached the rental car; the raven haired Diva stopped in surprise. Someone, whether it was a co-worker or one of the arena crew--had taken the liberty of decorating her windshield with tinsel. And to her utmost annoyance; Lita was treated with the same sight. However, upon closer inspection; Victoria saw the corner of a plain red envelope. She exchanged a look with Stacy, coaxing the tall blonde to open it. Victoria was then informed it was from her Secret Santa. And at that, the raven haired Diva groaned. Bischoff had cancelled the RAW Secret Santa activities that year, but apparently someone decided to go on with it anyway. And when the raven haired Diva pressed the long legged blonde for further details; Stacy could only shrug. Needless to say, by the time the two pulled out of the parking lot; Victoria was all but peeved at the development. At any rate, by the time they got back to the hotel, all three were more than ready to call it an early night. After all, Lita had a relatively early start tomorrow; while Victoria and Stacy would be recruiting more volunteers for the Christmas event. And by the time they were settled in the hotel room; Lita could only hope that tomorrow would go smoothly.
Just some notes: I'm not overly pleased with the chapter..kinda dull in my opinion, but I wanted to get it done.
to bkerbunny: I don't know what it is about the pairing, maybe it's just because they would be a great team; but I've been sucked in and I love it to bits.
together: lol, Trish may or may not be making an apperance..my muse hasn't decided yet.
abril4: I like common pairings if they're well written..but that goes for any pairing, lol. I myself love non-common pairings and right now I'm on a Lita-Randy kick.