Title: Past Love, Uncertain Future
Rating: N/A
Content: Love, Hate, Mild Sex, Mind Games and Manipulation
Distribution: Please Ask First
Characters: (Non Wrestling) Skyler and Ryan (Wrestlers) Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton & the McMahon Family. Also some minor parts from others.
Disclaimer: To Each Their Own
WARNINGS: There may be some mild language, sexual reference and sex
Past Love, Uncertain Future– Chapter 7
A FEW DAYS LATER
Skyler was stood backstage talking to a few of the divas, getting to know them and assuring them that she wasn't a typical McMahon. As the divas all became acquainted a voice came from behind.
"Skyler?"
Skyler turned to the familiar voice to see Shawn stood in front of her. More than anything she wanted to run into his arms and hold him tight but she didn't know what to do as things ended on a sour note the last time they talked. Skyler stood staring at Shawn and the divas decided to leave the lovebirds alone to talk.
"What are you doing?" asked Skyler
"Vince called and told me to come back. What are you doing here?"
"Can we talk somewhere else please?" she asked walking away hoping Shawn would follow which he did and Skyler lead them into her room.
Shawn placed his bag out of the way and stood looking at Skyler waiting for his answer.
"Daddy made me an offer and I was sceptical about it but I think it's best for us"
"For us?"
"Yeah we obviously can't do this living apart thing"
"We've had no problems before"
"I wasn't going to be your wife before. We can't stand there and declare our love to each other if we know beforehand that the distance is going to tear us apart"
"He offered you a job then?"
"Yeah…as the RAW General Manager"
"General Manager? You're on TV? Man that's a leap isn't it? One minute you don't wanna be apart of the business and the next you're the GM"
"I know but I did it for us. Daddy was right it's the only way we can make sure that our relationship doesn't end up the same way mine and Hunter's did"
Shawn stood and stared at Skyler blankly which frustrated her because she'd never been any good at reading Shawn. She didn't know what he was feeling at that moment.
"Well?"
"As long as you're happy I'm happy"
"You could mean what you say you know"
Shawn sighed and walked over to Skyler and looked her in the eyes and smiled.
"I do mean it; it's great that you're going to be around. It's great that you got this excellent opportunity and I'm happy for you and proud of you. Congratulations baby"
Skyler smiled and knew that now was the time to jump into his arms and she did. She looked down at Shawn and kissed him softly and romantically on the lips as Shawn walked over and placed her down on the sofa. He then walked over and locked the door and turned to smile at Skyler. He made his way back over to Skyler and climbed on top of her their bodies meshed together as the passion became more heated.
LATER
Skyler and Shawn had now made up and were sat side by side on the couch in each others arms. Skyler was so happy for the first time in over a week everything was clear to her. Shawn was the guy for her and she was so happy he was back. As the couple sat together a knock came at the door and before Skyler could answer, it was opened and Hunter walked in and stopped in his path at the sight of Shawn sitting down next to Skyler.
"Shawn, what are you doing back?"
"Vince told me I wasn't needed in the UK and that I could come back so I did and to a very pleasant surprise" he said turning and kissing Skyler who couldn't help but shoot a look at Hunter as he watched on.
"Yeah its great news about her being the GM isn't it?"
"Yeah now we get to spend time together"
"And you're ok with it all?" asked Hunter. Skyler became nervous knowing where Hunter was going with his questions.
"Yeah why wouldn't I be?" Shawn asked with confusion
"I duno some people can't handle seeing their girls kissing other men. Guess you're a better man"
"Kissing other men?" he asked looking at both Hunter and Skyler
"Oh she didn't tell you"
"Tell me what"
"I was going to tell you we've just been…busy"
"Ok well tell me now"
"Well I'm in a relationship on screen. It's no big deal it's just a storyline"
"Ok who with?"
Skyler couldn't bring herself to say it and just looked over in Hunter's direction. Shawn picked up the answer from her eyes.
"Hunter, you're working with Hunter? You two are an on screen couple?" he asked knowing the answer but needing it verified
"Yeah we are but like she said it's just a storyline"
"Oh yeah it's business" Shawn said at peace with the news "Did you want something when you came in?" he asked Hunter
"Just to tell Skye that we're up first in the show"
"Ok well thanks for coming and telling her" he said standing up and walking over to the door and opening it for Hunter.
"Yeah I should get going" said Hunter looking at Shawn before walking out the door. The door closed behind him and Hunter smiled sadistically knowing he was leaving a room of hostility behind him.
BACK INSIDE
Shawn stood and stared down at his feet for a moment with his back to Skyler in disbelief at what he'd just heard. He then turned around to Skyler and looked at her seeing she was uncomfortable and wanting to know why.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"Like I said we were busy"
"We've been sat there for the last half hour and you couldn't find five minutes to bring it up?"
"I just didn't want to ruin the moment"
"You just didn't want to tell me"
"I was going to tell you"
"Why didn't you want to tell me? Because you thought I'd get upset or because you feel guilty?"
"I have nothing to feel guilty for"
"You're going out there kissing your ex boyfriend every night"
"Not by choice! It's not like I'm cheating on you…it's a storyline"
"Yeah that your Dad came up with no doubt"
"So?"
"So why you and Hunter? Why not you and me?"
"I don't know you'd have to ask him that. All I'm doing is following orders"
"And you're not enjoying it one bit?" he asked looking for sincerity in his fiancées eyes.
"No I'm not. How do you think I feel having to go out there kissing him and pretending to be happy when I know you're sitting in the back watching?"
"I haven't been"
"It still didn't change the inevitable. You were coming back and you were going be here in the back having to watch me go out there with him and I hate it! I don't want to do this"
"So is that disgust that you have to pretend or guilt because you don't?"
"Oh you're unbelievable, three years and an engagement and you're still jealous of him"
"I'm not jealous of him. I'm afraid that I'm…" Shawn stopped himself before finishing his sentence
"You're afraid you're what?" she asked wanting him to finish
"It doesn't matter"
"Yes it does so just say it"
"Skyler you really don't want me to finish this sentence so let's just leave it alone"
"What could be more hurtful than you thinking I'm still in love with Hunter when I'm engaged to you?"
Shawn looked at Skyler and knew that what he had to say was going to hurt her but that if he didn't say it, it was going to haunt him.
"I'm afraid that I'm just a rebound"
"A rebound? I'm marrying you"
"Yeah I know but why? Because you love me or because you think it'll end the chapter on you and Hunter?"
"I can't believe you're asking me this" she said turning away from Shawn unable to look him in the eyes
"Are you seriously going to stand there and tell me that Hunter isn't even a factor anymore? That you don't get anxious or confused when he's around. I see you when you're around him and I just can't pin point what it is between you but every time I see it I start questioning everything in my head. I don't want to be the rebound guy"
"You're not"
Shawn walked over to Skyler and took her hands in his.
"I love you, I really do. I knew what I was getting into when I started dating you and I knew that Hunter would always be there and up until recently it's not been a problem but then I realised that up until recently he didn't know. And Skye I am in way too deep to pull out of this now so we've gotta run at this thing and fight our way through it. If we fall apart I'll have to deal with it but don't think for one second I'm going to let you go that easily"
Skyler could feel herself welling up. She placed her hand on Shawn's cheek and looked at him with love. She couldn't believe what she was doing sabotaging her relationship with Shawn because she couldn't get over her train wreck relationship with Hunter. She couldn't understand why he had such a hold on her. Skyler took a deep breath but before she could speak a knock came at the door and without an invite a crewmember walked in.
"Miss McMahon we're ready for you"
Skyler continued to stare at Shawn but withdrew her hand.
"I'll be right there" Skyler put her head down and gripped at Shawn's shirt whilst resting her head on his chest in anguish. Without saying a word she parted from Shawn and walked out of the room.
A Little While Later…
Shawn sat in the backstage area watching Skyler and Hunter on the monitor. As he watched feeling uneasy he realised that maybe he'd overreacted and after watching them work together it didn't seem that bad. Just as the thoughts went through his head Triple H and Skyler locked up in a longing kiss. That moment of ease soon turned into jealousy and rage as the kiss lingered on longer than Shawn desired. Shawn immediately got up and made his way to the curtain to greet his fiancée as he walked through the backstage area he overheard a bunch of crew members talking.
"That guy is so damn lucky he comes to work and gets paid to make out with her"
"Yeah must be nice getting to reminisce all those private moments with her"
"What do you mean?"
"You didn't know? Those two dated a while back. Didn't end the way he wanted it to but guess he's getting a pleasure out of this storyline. Ex partners being forced to kiss and cuddle each other and to make it believable as well"
"Well I believe they look pretty comfortable together"
"I thought she was engaged to Shawn?"
"She is"
"Poor guy can't be much fun sitting back here and watching the chemistry between them on screen. I wouldn't let my girl be all over some other guy let alone an ex of hers"
"Especially if they're Hunter. I mean most guys are mediocre compared to him"
Shawn infuriated by the crew men's comment walked away and made a beeline for the curtain as he arrived Skyler was just making her way through the curtain. Shawn took her hand and pulled her away with him.
"Shawn what are you doing?" she asked as he dragged her back to their room. Like a man possessed Shawn walked through the backstage area crew members and fellow superstars watching him in awe. They reached their room and Shawn closed the door behind them.
"What was that about?" he screamed at Skyler
"What?" she asked completely confused
"That kiss!"
"Oh my God, it was apart of the script"
"Yeah well you were either acting your ass off out there or there's something you're not telling me"
"Shawn you're unbelievable! Just listen to yourself you're talking like a mad man. You're actually saying that I'm having an affair with my ex on national television in front of you"
"No I'm saying that there was chemistry on screen and it has to come from somewhere"
"I never had you pinned as this guy. Did you ever think that you're seeing what you want to see? There is nothing between me and Hunter and I hate that you think there is. We're perfect together and you know that so why are you letting a storyline ruin this?"
Shawn looked at his heartbroken fiancée and the anger subsided as he realised he was making a mountain out of a molehill. He put his arms around Skyler and held her tight.
"I'm sorry. I just don't want to lose you"
"You're not going to"
"It's just uncomfortable, I saw you with Hunter when you were dating and you loved him so much. Sometimes I wonder if you love me the same way. I know it's stupid but it's just always there"
"I do love you but in a completely different way to him but that's not a bad thing that's a great thing because me and Hunter would never have gotten this far because we weren't connected like me and you are. You have absolutely nothing to fear but if it helps we can talk to Daddy about the storyline"
"No, it's ok. It's just a storyline right?"
"Right"
Shawn forced a smile before kissing Skyler never letting her out of his arms.
THE NEXT DAY
As Skyler and Hunter finished a segment Shawn stood on the side lines watching over them both like a hawk. Skyler immediately pulled herself away from Hunter and walked over to Shawn feeling she had to prove herself to his watchful eye. Shawn ignored Skyler as she draped herself over him his attentions turned to Hunter. Skyler began to pull on Shawn's arm trying to get him to leave the room. He eventually snapped out of his trance and turned to Skyler kissed her and placed his arm around her as if claiming her as his own. The couple then walked out of the room as an entertained Hunter watched them leave satisfied with himself that he'd created a rift between them.
BACK IN SKYLERS ROOM
The couple walked into the room and Skyler tried to pull away to collect her things up but Shawn gripped her wrist tight. Skyler turned back and looked at him.
"I'm just packing my things away…so we can leave"
Shawn let go of Skyler's wrist and she proceeded to pack her things.
"Can you get me my make up bag out of the bathroom please sweetie"
Shawn walked into the bathroom to retrieve the make up bag and while he was out of sight Skyler rubbed the wrist Shawn had gripped so tightly. Shawn handed Skyler her make up bag and after giving herself one last look with her compact she forced the bag inside her case. She turned to find Shawn stood right behind her and she began to feel weird about him being everywhere she was. She retrieved a clothes bag from the back of the door and walked into the bathroom. Moments later she emerged in a very sexy and revealing outfit. She placed her power suit she'd worn for the show into the clothes bag and zipped it up hanging it on the back of the door. She turned to see a furious Shawn.
"What are you wearing?"
"You like it?" she asked playfully
"You look like a whore"
"Shawn! I'm just making an effort"
"What for?"
"I'm going out with some of the divas tonight"
"No you're not!"
"Excuse me?"
"You're not going out with them and if you were you wouldn't be going out in that outfit"
"Who are you my father?"
"No your fiancé now explain to me why I should let my fiancée go out looking like that?"
"It's harmless it's an outfit"
"We're going back to the hotel room and staying in all night"
"Are you kidding?"
"No I'm not. Don't you think at a time like this we should spend some time together?"
"A time like what?"
"We just made up"
"Yeah after you blew off over nothing"
"Nothing?..."
"I'm not getting into this Shawn. I promised them and I'm going out with them"
"Fine then I'll go out with you"
"It's a girl's night out"
"These are your choices!"
"You're giving me an ultimatum?"
"No just wondering which is more important to you hanging out with the girls on the roster or being with your man" Shawn picked up his bag and walked out of the room leaving an angry Skyler behind. She closed her eyes and sighed in disbelief that Shawn's jealousy had come down to this. She pulled the handle up on her case and followed in pursuit of Shawn. She finally caught up with him in the parking lot as he threw his case into the car. Skyler sauntered over to him and he smiled as he put her case in the car alongside his. Skyler retrieved her cell phone to call one of the divas and apologise. As she did Shawn kissed her sweetly and opened the car door for her. She climbed in looking at his satisfied smile as she did.
A FEW DAYS LATER
Skyler at the end of her tether walked into the arena yards in front of Shawn trying desperately to escape him for a single moment of solitude.
A While Later…
Skyler and Hunter prepared for a backstage scene with their newest groupie standing behind the camera keeping a close eye on them. Just before the scene was due to start a crewmember whispered in Shawn's ear and a look of frustration appeared on his face.
"What's wrong?" asked Skyler
"I've got a scene to shoot straight after yours. I've gotta go but I'll be straight back afterwards I promise" he said walking away
"Oh great!" she said sarcastically under her breath but loud enough for Hunter to hear.
"What was that about?" he asked
"He had to leave for a scene"
"Not that…you?"
"Nothing I don't know what you mean"
"I know you Angel something's wrong"
"In five…"
A Few Minutes Later…
"That's great you guys thanks"
The scene ended and everyone moved on leaving Skyler in her room along with Hunter who sat down next to her.
"So are you going to tell me before he gets back or am I going to have to get it out of you in front of him?"
Skyler looked at Hunter the sadness in her eyes screaming out for help but she didn't know whether Hunter was the right person to help her.
"He won't leave me alone. He's there all the time. He keeps telling me he trusts me then he's on my heels all day watching what I'm doing, asking me what I'm doing. When my phone rings he picks it up and looks to see who it is before I can answer it. I can't even go to the bathroom without him stood on the other side of the door asking me if I'm ok. This right now is the longest he's been away from me in four days. I can't take anymore"
"Why's he being possessive?"
"Because of you!" she said sternly to Hunter
"What did I do?" he asked
"Nothing and neither did I. He just…" just then the door opened and Shawn walked in to find Hunter sat with Skyler.
"Hunter I need to talk to Skyler" he said walking over to her and sitting on the arm of the sofa and putting his arm around her. Skyler shot a look at Hunter who stood up and said goodbye before leaving the room.
Shawn stood up and looked down at Skyler who just stared up at him waiting for the irrational reaction, the questions, the accusations and the fight. As he began she sat and wondered to herself what had happened to turn her fairytale with Shawn into a living nightmare? And who was the bad guy? Shawn? Hunter? Or herself?
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