Chapter Twelve: Alone Time

I limped down the hall to my locker room. I had yet another match with Beth Phoenix, and I was aching head to toe. Ugh, and on the other side of the coin, I needed to change so badly. And shower. I felt so disgusting. But when I got to my door, I saw a little note taped to the surface of it.

I blinked. "Huh?"

I tugged it at the end of the yellow paper, taking it off.

'Mariott Hotel. 8PM.
Meet me there, please.'

Okay, so may be I'm not the smartest person around, but I recognize that hand-writing anywhere.

I smiled. Oh Shannon, what a darling he was. I knew what the little game he was playing, so I decided to follow along.


I didn't see much of Shannon on my way there. I wasn't sure whether to try and find him or not. But then again, I knew I had to do one thing first. And that was to unpack a few things at my room.

As I arrived to my door, I discovered yet another mysterious note.

I titled my head. "Oh?"

I took it off and began reading it.

'Hello beautiful.
I'm outside at the pool.
I've got everything set up.
See you there.'

Ohhhh. Well that had answered a lot of my questions. Except... what was he planning?

I quickly changed into something cute, yet casual. I made my way down outside and back of the Marriott. No one was around and it was pretty quiet. I liked it. I really did.

I stepped out to the pool and spotted the blonde male in the far back. I saw that he had made a little picnic for us. Aw, he was so cute. I didn't know what to say to that.

He didn't realize I came out. I smiled happily at his sight.

"You did this for little ol' me?" I chuckled, only joking.

He looked up immediatly "Huh? Oh hey! Well, to be honest, something like that. Come over here and enjoy it with me."

I giggled as I walked over to him. "You're so cute you know that?"

"I know." Shannon agreed, joking.

I travelled to him, sitting besides him. He had lied out a blanket for us to sit on instead of the hard ground. A permanent smile was etched into my face.

"Alright, who did it? Who helped you out with this?" I asked suspiciously, in a joking way.

Shannon laughed some. "What d'you mean?"

I pretended to stare him down. "Somebody helped you out with this. You couldn't have done this all by yourself..."

Once I saw his expression, I broke the joke.

"I'm just kidding Shan." I laughed. I placed my hand on his leg, rubbing it in a comforting way. I knew Shannon liked it because of the soft, small smile that lied on his face. He laced his fingers with mine.

"You're such a dork, you know that?" he said, leaning in closer to me. I felt myself immediatly blush. He smooched me on the lips sweetly. I couldn't help to giggle a little because of what he said. I also had noticed something about him. In the right light, his eyes looked just perfect and beautiful. Oh, that's what I loved most about him; those kind, emerald eyes. That, and he can be so affectionate with me and I don't feel overwhelmed at all.

"Yeah, I know." I said. "But...(I smooched him again)... I'm your dork." I told him.

He smiled through his kiss, chuckling slightly. His voice was set to be smoother. "It's good to hear that."

The chemistry between us was creating a wonderful atmosphere. My heart was racing uncontrolablly. I could feel my skin getting cold and I was skaing a little. Unfortunately, Shannon noticed the shaking part. Damn.

He laughed somewhat. "What's wrong baby?"

Ugh, this is so embarassing that I was feeling nervous a bit, and he could tell. But I liked that he called me baby. It made me feel loved. Hehe.

I smiled. I pushed a strand of hair out of my face. "I've just... never felt this way about anyone before."

Shannon liked that. It was written all over his face. "Really?"

I nodded. "And to be honest, if I can, you really make me feel appreciated and cared for. And... happy. (A small silence broke between us) I'm sorry, am I getting you uncomfortable?"

"Haha no; just taking this all in." Shannon responded. "But can I tell you something?"

"Sure." I accepted.

He kissed me on the cheek and whispered something in my ear. "I love you."

That touched my heart. "Promise?"

"Close your eyes." he told me. Uhhh... all right? I did so anyway. I felt him slip something around my wrist. When I opened up my eyes, I gasped. It was a silver charm bracelet.

"I promise." he pledged.