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Hardcore Holly
I couldn't even believe I saved the little brat. Why the hell did I tell Lilian that we were still partners in a sense? Was it maybe because I wanted those days back? I wasn't even sure, but I had done it anyway and I was now facing consequences of what I did. I was left by the others to watch over the little rat.
He was surprised to see me when he woke up. He wasn't all too happy about it.
"What the hell are you doing here?!" he asked.
"The others left to find anything edible around here".
"And they left me with you? WITH YOU?!".
"You think I like this anymore than you? Be lucky I saved your little punk ass".
"Why? Why'd you do it?!".
"Hell, I don't even know!".
"You are absolutely worthless!".
"And what, you're any better?! At least I don't stab people in the back! I practically gave you a career and THAT was the thanks I got? Now look where you are…you and DiBiase kissing Orton's ass. Allow me to ask: When was the last time you two had a title opportunity?".
Cody stayed silent, and I knew I had him beat.
"Why? Why'd you do it?".
"What?".
"Betray me".
"I needed room to grow, Bob. I couldn't stay with you forever you know".
"And what? You couldn't just tell me that?!".
"I didn't want you to get all emotional about it!".
"Emotional?! Emotional?! Is that what that really was?! I don't think so! Why did you spend nearly a month trying to get my respect, win the tag team titles, only to lose them to your betrayal?".
Cody shook his head. "I didn't want you to get hurt, and I never wanted you to. You're my dad's friend and my mentor. But…I just wanted something else".
I didn't believe a word of that bullshit. I turned away.
"Give me one good reason why I should believe you" I said.
"A part of you has to believe me, seeing as how you saved my life despite what I did".
I had been conflicting with myself for two days, only trusting Jeff with my thoughts. I didn't want to uproot those thoughts again to Cody. He had caused, for the first time in my life, a big black hole, a missing piece in my life. I thought that it would've gone away when I left, but I was wrong. Every student received at my school, it only reminded me of Cody. I loved him, like I would a brother or son. Why…why did I still feel that way about him? Why in the hell did I save him? Did I want those days back?
I had every reason for wanting those days back. When I was his partner, I was loved by fans all over. I felt like I belonged still in the business. But then…maybe it was because I wanted to feel like I belonged. Maybe that's why he did it. He wanted a younger generation as his posy and he got that. But was there a reason for his brutality about it?
"Why'd you and DiBiase team up with Orton anyway?".
"Why do you wanna know?".
"I know you wouldn't have steeped that low if I had stayed in the business".
"Maybe I would've".
I scoffed. "No you wouldn't have".
"How do you know?".
"You're your father's son. He never would've kissed anyone's ass for anything".
"I'M NOT KISSING RANDY'S ASS!".
"Whatever. Anyway, next time you have a partner, do yourself a favor, Rhodes. Remember, payback can be a real bitch".
"Why'd you save me from that shark? How'd you even do it?".
I smirked. "The gills. They're a shark's weak point".
"But why'd you do it?".
I closed my eyes for a minute. "When I come up with a good answer, I'll let you know. But for now, you need to rest. I now got two siblings to look after".
A/N: I know, not as dramatic as I wanted, but I tried. No, they are not gay and they never were. I don't write slash of any kind, FYI. Next chapter: Phil Brookes, AKA CM Punk. The group have set out to find food, but what happens when someone finds a rare bird and plans to kill it. Who will save it? And can Phil remember the morals he's forgotten since he got the title of World Heavyweight Champion? Who will show him the light? Keep reading to find out. See ya!
