Chapter 12: Triple Threat
I stood in the bathroom, looking at myself in the full length mirror in the nameless hotel everyone on the Raw roster was staying this week. I smoothed my hand over the black and silver tube top I was wearing and adjusted the collar on the black mid-rib jacket I wore over the top. My dark blue jeans complimented the outfit as well as the black heeled boots that I wore. Running my hands through my blonde hair, I smiled and looked at the finished product.
It was then staring at myself I realized that I am one sexy fuckin' beast...
My phone began to ring and I smiled as I looked at the caller ID; it was Cody calling. Holding back squeals I unlocked my iPhone and sighed before answering. "Yes Cody?" I asked with a hint of seduction in my voice. I heard Cody exhale and chuckle.
"I'm thinking that maybe you should open the door. I forgot which room you're in for the night and I don't want to knock on the wrong door" Cody stated bashfully. I smiled and slowly walked to the door. "I mean I think I'm at the right door..."
I opened the door and saw his back facing me as he stood in front of another door. I smiled to myself and cleared my throat. Slowly, Cody turned to face me and his face dropped in a good way. Cody looked amazing in his white, cream and royal blue striped button-up shirt with blue jeans and black Prada shoes. The black blazer he wore over the shirt made me realize how much more handsome he was. It made me appreciate this date and how much I needed to keep my mind off of...
I had worked hard to not think of the sensation his touch brought to me every time he touched me. It was a hard task that I was so happy that for the time I spent keeping myself occupied, I hadn't thought of him. I don't know if it was because I kept myself busy, but it worked goddamn it. I had forgotten what it was like to feel his breath on my skin, his tongue dancing around in my mouth. I had forgotten the feel of my fingertips running over his tanned and inked skin, feeling the contours of his sculpted body from his chiseled abdomen, to the tone in his back. I had forgotten the taste he left in my mouth after a kiss, like the electricity that caused my mouth and body to go numb during our kisses had finally worn away.
Unfortunately, I had remembered everything now. All I saw in my head was the face of Randy Orton, but with one quick blink, the image faded. Standing in front of me was Cody Rhodes, and that is who my attention belonged to. Smiling, I reached out for Cody's arm and linked it with mine as I closed my hotel room door.
We walked to the elevator in an awkward silence before I chuckled. Cody looked down at me and smiled. "Cody, no need to be all talkative and whatnot. I mean we can continue all those conversations you started..." I joked. Cody laughed at my joke and smiled.
"Okay so I'm a little nervous, sue me" Cody joked with me. I giggled and pressed the button for the elevator to come to our floor. "I'm sorry I'm not as charming as... Cena or whatever"
"Cena couldn't charm the depends off of my grandmother, what makes you think he could charm me?" I joked. "Just be yourself. I'm pretty sure it got you pretty far if I agreed to go out on a date with you, which must count for something..."
"Very funny Jenna" Cody remarked, making me giggle. The elevator door opened and we walked inside. "Okay, so you want to talk, let's talk shall we? Let's start with... how long were you in training in OVW?"
"I started training back in 2006 when Diva's really weren't pushed so much. I started in DSW and then got moved up into OVW. When I got to OVW, some of the newer Diva's here were about to be drafted into Raw or Smackdown" I started, remembering when Maryse was just entering. "I was there for a while. I actually was going to be drafted down to FCW and be the valet for Ted when he was down there, but they felt that Maryse would be the better fit for him... bitches..."
"Don't tell me you actually like Ted?" Cody asked, half intrigued and the other half a little on the upset and gearing himself for heartbreak. I sighed and shook my head.
"Actually I was saying 'bitches' to the stereotype at FCW. Please, I never really hung around Ted or exchanged words or anything with the cocky bastard" I joked before looking up at Cody "No offense, I know he's your stable mate and all-"
"Nope, he's a cocky bastard..." Cody replied with a chuckle. I felt him ease in shyness and the rest of the date was seemingly flawless. We walked slowly along the boardwalk of the beach close to the hotel. Cody's jacket was draped over my shoulders along with his arm. I had a great time, and I felt safe with Cody.
Cody sighed and looked down at me. "What?" I asked with a smile.
"Tell me about your life… like who you are. Unfortunately, everyone knows my family and my life…" Cody started before my eyes locked with his.
"Doesn't that suck for you? Like everyone knowing every detail about your life and judging because of the past your family has?" I asked. Cody scoffed and shook his head.
"It's the most difficult thing to look someone in the eye and expect them not to judge you because of everything that my family is known for and what I am known for and carry…" Cody started before leaning on the railing of the boardwalk fence. His eyes scanned the scene before him of the ocean coming in and out of the beach like someone in a lifetime. "Everyone expects me to be this… hall of fame wrestler like my dad. Everyone wants me to be the 'American Dream Dusty Rhodes.' Just like everyone teases and watches me under a microscope to see if I end up like Dustin, wearing gold suits and caressing my body calling myself Goldust. I just want everyone to see me as Cody… you know?"
"And you think being in Legacy is going to make that impression? Being with other third generation superstars like Ted DiBiase who already has that stigma because of his fuckin' name?" I asked. "Ones like Ted who have to live up to that priceless persona? Or do you think being around a grown man who stalks his prey will further you in the business? You think making yourself an ally with Randy Orton will save you the second you become stronger, faster and smarter than him and now you're up for that championship gold?"
"If I were you Jenna, I wouldn't speak on a situation like Legacy matters…" a voice beckoned behind Cody and I. Quickly we both turned to see none other than Randy Orton standing behind us. My heart fluttered, but I stayed still while reminding myself that I was on this date with Cody and not to be mesmerized by the mass of man standing in front of me. The image of him moved closer and closer to Cody and I. My instant reaction was for me to hold my breath as I watched the muscles in his jaw flex and tighten, his head lift raising his chin into the air. "Cody, meet with Ted in the lobby. All three of us have Legacy matters to discuss. I'll be there shortly…"
"Cody's his own man, he doesn't have to leave the date he's on" I blurted out without thinking. Watching Randy, his head snapped quickly toward my direction and then back to Cody who was looking on with a hint of fear, but a whole lot of anger.
"I said now…" Randy growled. Cody stiffened and slowly began to walk away. I watched Cody's figure retreat and I scowled at a very pleased Randy. "Don't look so mad Jenna, I did you a favor-"
"Fuck you Orton" I replied quickly with venom. Instead all he did was smirk.
"You tell me when, and I'll make it happen" Randy responded before taking my face into his hands and passionately leaving his electric like venom in my mouth and walking to the hotel for whatever 'Legacy business' needed to be handled.
