Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to any of the WWE Superstars listed within this story. All events are purely fictional and any relation to real life is purely my insane psychic ability, but I assure you, it wont be lol
Summary: A one night return turns into a whole lot more for one ex superstar and the man that just couldn't seem to forget about her.
A/N: This chapter will be a song chapter. It will also be a tad longer then the others. The song used is "Why Don't You Kiss Her" and its by Jesse McCartney. For the record, I own no rights to the song used, and it solely belongs to the writers and artist. Thank you all for your ongoing support of this story. I appreciate it =)
We're the best of friends
And we share our secrets
She knows everything that is on my mind
Lately something's changed
As I lie awake in my bed
A voice here inside my head
Softly says
He paced back and forth in the locker room, earning himself quite a few stares from the other occupants, his fellow superstars, who very rarely saw Randy act quite the way he was acting now. He even had to admit to himself that he was acting out of character, at least the character he had developed since the last time he had been put in this position. But he was powerless to stop it.
He was nervous, there was no way around it. The last time he had even come close to planning this, he had bailed on her, and he was determined that no matter what, that wouldn't happen tonight. He really was going to listen to his best friend John, and tell her how he felt, no matter how she reacted.
It had been years in the making and it was now time for the hidden secret of it to come to an end.
"Dude, you do realize you are walking a hole into the floor, and I really don't think Vince is going to want to pay for it."
He looked up suddenly, already aware he was earning a large number of stares, but not really expecting anyone to have the courage to comment on it. He had seen worse in the time he had been in the WWE and to date he still had never commented on it.
"John, you know full well why I'm walking lines in the floor, so I don't want to hear it. Come to think of it, didn't you do the same thing with Amy a little while back?"
The minute the words slid out of his mouth he knew he had hit the nail on the head with his best friend and if John had been planning on saying anything more, he wouldn't be doing it now. Which instantly caused him to smile. Sometimes being a quick smartass came in handy.
"Yeah, lets not go there. I know what you plan to do tonight Randy, I just think walking a hole in the floor isn't going to make it any easier."
Randy sighed then, knowing John was right. Hating that he was right even more then knowing. Leave it to his best friend to again be the voice of reason.
God I really hate having him be the calm and rational one in this friendship. Its going to end up going to his head soon.
As soon as he thought it, he laughed, causing John's face to look even more confused then he had originally.
"You are planning on doing what I said right?" John asked him then, throwing him right back in the conversation he really didn't want to have but knew he needed.
"Yes John, what you said was right. I can't let her walk away again. I can't bail on her again and I won't."
John went silent for a moment, and Randy noticed he looked to be thinking on something, which in their line of work, was never entirely a good thing. John didn't keep him waiting long.
"Have you given any thought to what you are going to do if she doesn't feel the same and walks away for good this time?"
"I can't think about anything but that John, but thanks for calling even more attention to it. I know there is the chance that me telling her this, both of us being divorced and single, could result in her walking away again, not feeling the same, but like you said, I can't let her walk without telling her how I feel first."
Why don't you kiss her
Why don't you tell her
Why don't you let her see
The feelings that you hide'
Cause she'll never know
If you never show
The way you feel inside
"I know Trish from her time here dude, and honestly, from the way I saw the two of you back when you both ran the road together, I'm willing to bet that at some point in that time, she felt the same."
"Now lets just hope she feels the same now huh?" Randy replied instantly, knowing that deep down, that was really what he was wishing for. He couldn't allow him to think of the possibility that she wouldn't. It was the only thing making this admission easier to take.
Oh I'm so afraid to make that first move
Just a touch and weCould cross the line
Every time she's near
I wanna never let her go
Confess to her what my heart knows
Hold her close
She gave one last farewell to the fans in the middle of the ring, having made one last appearance after the main event, to give the hometown fans what Vince and Stephanie both believed would be the highlight of the night. More time on camera and live with her.
As she made the long trek up the ramp, turning one last time to look out over the arena, fans now starting to stand and make their way out, the show having officially come to an end, she swallowed heavy, knowing what was going to take place as soon as she walked behind the curtain.
You have to go and meet Randy Orton.
She mentally shook off the words her mind was speaking to her, really enjoying the moment that she had before it all came to an end. Even watching the fans leave for the night, back to their lives, the show over, the fairytale put on hold for another week was fascinating to her, even years after she had retired.
Deep down she knew she wanted to take her time because of the meeting she had with Randy, the man that a few years before had been her very best friend, but she also knew that once she walked out of the arena tonight, she had no idea when she would have the chance to be back again.
Hitting the curtain, she was met instantly by Stephanie, who wrapped her arms around Trish instantly, crushing her into a hug that a few years before probably never would have happened.
"You were brilliant tonight Trish, really. Thank you for agreeing to come in and do this, not only for my family but for these fans, your fans as well."
"Your welcome Stephanie. I have to admit, I was more then a little nervous, coming back again after so much time away, but it honestly feels like I never lost a step."
Stephanie smiled at her then, and sensing someone behind her, turned a little to the side to allow entrance to whomever it was. Seeing the WWE Champion move into the spot she vacated, she smiled knowingly.
"That's because you didn't miss a step, or lose your way Trish. You will always be a part of this business, and part of the reason that the Women are taken a bit more seriously then they used to be. Now if you'll excuse me, Paul is waiting to take me home."
She again hugged Stephanie, and watched as the future owner of the company walked away, and she was left standing awkwardly with Randy, who she noticed was now wearing his signature smirk, one she used to actually love so much, but was now confused by.
Why don't you kiss her
Why don't you tell her
Why don't you let her see
The feelings that you hide'
Cause she'll never know
If you never show
The way you feel inside
"I thought we were going to meet at your locker room Randy."
He nodded, then spoke, obviously feeling the need to explain just what he was doing here, when he should have been waiting and pacing back in the locker room area.
"I know we agreed to meet up after the show, at the locker room area, but I told you earlier, I wasn't going to make the same mistake I did the last time and in saying that, I thought it might mean more if I waited here for you."
She felt her heart soften instantly, understanding completely just why he had chosen to do it the way he had. If she allowed herself the ability to let her guard down, she had to admit she was very thankful he did.
"It's fine Randy, and thank you for doing it this way."
Just shut up and do what I want you and kiss me.
She wanted to say so much more, her head was screaming at her, blocking her from all rational thought all together, but she knew now was just not the time, no matter how much her heart and mind was screaming at her otherwise.
What would you say
I wonder would she just turn away
Or would she promise me
That she's here to stay
It hurts me to wait
I keep asking myself
"Do you need time to freshen up or anything before we go?" he asked lightly, the awkward silence between them something he just wasn't used too and wanting to end it as quickly as possible.
"No, I didn't really wrestle and being out there under those lights is extremely hot, but its nothing I cant handle. It's not like you have anything fancy planned right?"
When he nodded his head in the negative, Trish took a deep sigh of relief. The last thing she wanted, knowing what she wanted to say to him tonight was something heavy and fancy.
"Then lets go." he smiled as he said the words, and again she felt her heart pounding in her chest, the words on the tip of her tongue, just dying to escape, being forced down with as much strength as she could muster.
"Yes, lets go."
He held out his arm to her then, the way he had done so many times before, but hadn't in so long, she had almost forgotten this trait about him. Hooking her arm though his, they headed off, for what was surely a night Trish would never forget.
Why don't you kiss her (tell her you love her)
Why don't u tell her (tell her you need her)
Why don't you let her see
The feelings that you hide'
Cause she'll never know
If you never show
The way you feel inside...
As she hooked her arm though his, he felt his entire body electrify. He had an urge to jump back from the shock of it, but remained calm as they walked out of the arena. He tossed a look in her direction, when he was sure she wasn't paying attention and he realized just how much he wanted to tell her tonight, and how badly he wanted her reaction to be the same as his.
But more then what he had to say, he had one thing he wanted to do and he really hoped that by the end of the night he would get to do just that.
What Randy Orton wanted more then anything in the world on this night in his personal history was to really get to kiss the girl he was with.
Why Don't You Kiss Her?