Sorry it's taken me so long to update. This is a shorter chapter then my others but I wanted to get something up before the holidays. I'm not sure if I'll have more until after the holidays now, depends how busy it gets around here. Anyway, thanks to those who have reviewed to those who haven't PLEASE DO! Without further ado, on with the story:
"What the hell? Adam?" To say Randy was in a state of shock was an understatement. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. Adam had attacked Paige. He was supposed to be John's friend and this is what he does? 'I think John needs to find better friends' Randy thought. He looked away from the still unconscious Adam and decided to get Paige out of there before he came to.
"Paige? I need you to go to the car, ok? I'll be there in a few minutes." Randy said to the still crying Paige.
"No, I don't want to go out there by myself. He might try and attack me again." Paige said trying to control her sobbing.
"No, he won't. I'm going to have a chat with him. Now, I really need you to go and wait for me in the car. Here, take the keys and lock the doors when you get inside alright?"
"Ok, please don't be to long. I don't want to be alone."
"I won't be long, I promise. Come on," Randy said helping Paige up from the couch. He walked her to the door and watched her go down the hallway to the exit. Once she was out of sight he went back to sit and wait for Adam to wake up.
Paige did as Randy asked and went to his car and locked the doors after she got in. While she waited for Randy she decided to call John just in case he was worrying about her. She opened her phone to call him and noticed that she'd missed several calls. As she went down the list she realized they were all from John. 'Guess I'd better call him before he sends out a search party' she thought. She dialled his number and waited for him to pick up.
"Paige? Where in the hell are you? I've been trying to get a hold of you for an hour now."
"Well hello to you to, John. Relax I'm fine. I forgot my cell phone in my office and had to go back and get it. I'll be back at the hotel soon, ok?"
"Why aren't you on your way back now? Do you need me to come and pick you up?"
"No, I've got a ride, it's okay. He forgot something and had to run back into the arena for a few minutes. I'm just waiting for him to come out. I promise I'll be there as soon as I can." Great, now what was she supposed to say when he asked who was bringing her to the hotel. She knew everyone else would be back there by now.
"Well, ok…wait a minute you said 'he', who's bringing you back? I think everyone is back already except for Ra….no no no please tell me you're not getting a ride with Randy? Paige, why would you want to talk to him much less get a ride with the guy after what he did? Nevermind, just wait there and I'll come and get you myself."
"No, John that won't be necessary. Randy is not going to do me any harm, ok? He offered me a ride and I accepted end of discussion. I'm a big girl, remember? Besides, I'm glad he was here tonight, he saved me." Paige said the last part so quietly she wasn't sure if John heard her or not.
"I know you're a big girl, ok? What do you mean he saved you? What happened?"
"I'll tell you when I get there I don't want to get into it over the phone. I'm going to go now he should be back any minute now. So, I'll see you soon, ok?"
"Alright, but if he tries anything I'll wring his bloody neck. See you later."
"Bye," and then it was silent except for Paige's breathing. Her conversation with John had given her an idea. She knew that Randy and John had once been the best of friends and maybe, just maybe what had happened tonight could bring them back together again. She didn't know exactly what happened in the past because John never really talked about it, but she had talked with Torrie quite a bit and she was able to understand where their friendship had fallen apart. Unfortunately because their both very stubborn, the misunderstanding turned into fighting which eventually ended their friendship. Now, though, maybe helping Paige could put their friendship back to the way it was before.
Randy didn't have to wait long because Adam had woken up shortly after Paige had left.
"What in the hell did you think you were doing, Adam?" Randy was furious.
"Not that it's any of your business, but I was trying to get lucky." Adam said with a smug grin on his face.
"You were trying to get 'lucky', with John's friend? Are you out of your bloody mind? Why would you do that? I thought you were John's friend." Randy said curious as to what had gotten into this man.
"I am John's friend, unlike you. I wanted to prove to John that Paige isn't the sweet innocent woman that she makes herself out to be. Besides, I figured if she was getting it from John and you than why not me?"
"What are you talking about? Paige isn't getting anything from me. I highly doubt she's getting anything from John either. She's not pretending Adam, she is innocent. Do you know how many men she's kissed in her life? Huh? Do you?" When Adam didn't say anything he continued, "two, yeah that's right two."
"Well, forgive me if I find that a little hard to believe. Now, what exactly do you think you're going to do to me, huh? Are you going to beat me up, Randy? Play the hero for her, huh? You're not going to do anything and you know why?"
"No, why don't you tell me oh wise one?" Randy said sarcastically.
"You're not going to do anything because I know what you and Paige have been doing behind John's back. How do you think he's going to react when he finds out you guys have been seeing each other and lying to him? I know he doesn't like you and he wouldn't hesitate to kick your ass. What do you think will happen to their friendship when he finds out Paige has been lying to him, huh?" Adam asked getting even more cocky, if that was possible.
"You know what? I don't care what you tell John. He may not believe me but he will believe Paige when she tells him what YOU tried to do. If you think for one minute that I'm going to let you blackmail me, think again. John is going to have your head and I don't think anyone will stop him. Have you forgotten who Paige's friends are? Let's see, there's Chris, Glenn, Mark oh and let's not forget Stephanie McMahon which by the way also includes Paul." Randy had to stifle a laugh at the look on Adam's face at the mention of Paul's name. He looked like he'd seen a ghost. "Apparently you don't remember just how many powerful friends Paige has made since she's been here. You really are a dumb SOB aren't you? Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to take Paige back to the hotel. If I were you I'd either do some serious apologizing or take off for a while because you, my friend, are going to be in some serious trouble." Randy couldn't help but give back his own cocky grin as he walked out and left Adam speechless.
Randy made his way out of the arena and back to his car. He got in and noticed that Paige had dozed off. He decided not to wake her until they got to the hotel.
Meanwhile, John was pacing back and forth in his room wondering what was taking Paige so long to get back. He'd been a little worried after she told him who was driving her to the hotel. Although he knew deep down in his heart that Randy would never do anything to harm her didn't stop him from worrying. They had been friends since their OVW days and he knew Randy like the back of his hand. Before everything had happened they'd been the best of friends. Wherever one went, you could be sure the other was there as well. Where had it all gone wrong? That was one question that John didn't have the answer to because he simply didn't know. He was brought out of his thoughts by a knock on his door.
He went to the door and opened it surprised to find Randy standing there holding a sleeping Paige.
"Could you let me in please instead of standing there staring? I really don't want to stand here all night holding her."
"Huh? Oh right, yeah come in just lay her down on one of the beds there. Is she alright?"
"Yeah, she's fine, just tired I guess. Okay, Paige, there you go safe and sound. Listen, I'm going to get going now, ok?" Randy asked her as she had woken up a bit when he laid her down.
"No, don't go please? I want you to stay here with me." Paige said groggily not realizing where she was.
"It's alright, John's here. He'll take care of you ok? I'm going back to my room. I'll see you tomorrow, alright?" Randy felt awkward considering John was standing there staring at them.
"No, stay here. I need you both to stay here with me, please?" Paige looked from Randy to John with a pleading look in her eyes.
"It's fine, Randy can stay, alright. We're not going anywhere so just lay down and get some sleep." John said with a smile.
"Thank you, John. See, Randy he said you can stay." After saying that last remark she was out like a light.
As Randy stood back up, the two former friends stared at each other, neither one wanting to start a conversation. Finally, John was the first to speak up.
"You want to tell me what the hell happened at the arena tonight? Paige phoned me while she was waiting for you and told me that you 'saved her'. What did she mean by that?" John asked in a tone that made it clear he wanted answers.
"Look, John I don't think I should be the one to tell you what happened. Why don't we wait until morning and then we can get this all sorted out, alright? I don't want to argue with you. I'm exhausted and I would really like to get some rest." Randy said fighting to keep his eyes open.
"Fine, we'll wait till morning. Just so we're clear, nobody is leaving this room tomorrow until I find out what in the hell is going on, got it?" John asked a little frustrated.
"Yeah, I got it. Where do you want me to sleep?"
"You can take the other bed, I'll sleep on the couch."
"Ok, are you sure. I don't want to take away your bed." Randy said sincerely.
"It's fine, really. I don't mind sleeping on the couch." John said with a hint of a smile.
"Alright then, goodnight."
"Goodnight."
And that's it for now, folks. I'm thinking of turning this into a triangle of sorts...so if your not comfortable reading stuff like that than please don't but if it doesn't bother you than I would love for you to continue reading my story. I'm also thinking of what to write next and may need your opinions. I might put a poll up within the next few days...so if you see something you would like me to try and write vote....alright I think that's it for now.
Since I kept you all waiting so long this time, here's a preview of the next chapter
What will John do when he finds out what Adam did to Paige? Will Paige be able to get the former friends back together again?
