A/N: So apologies for taking so long, but I've finally finished my HSC and all that, so I've been writing a lot (non-WWE stuff). I also hope this chapter doesn't offend anyone or if i get the scenario completely wrong I'm sorry. I've never been in that situation so I don't know. This will probably be a weekly update, maybe twice weekly if my 30 Seconds to Mars muse hushes up. Also, buy This is War :D I'm done ranting, enjoy!

Chapter 14: Night Out or Nightmare?

The Scarlet Horizon was known by nearly every member of WWE roster as an excellent place to unwind after a taping or house show. Despite looking less than appealing on the outside, the decor inside was rich and somewhat vibrant with the flashing lights and fluorescent colours lining the bar. This is where the Divas had chosen for their night on the town, where Adam was soon to be appearing after spending much longer in line than any provocatively dressed young woman. Unbeknown to either party, it was also the place where one Matthew Moore Hardy had decided to take his little brother in order to get his mind off the tangled mess his love life had become.

"This place is so, so, so awesome, man," Matt managed to splutter, already intoxicated due to several of the club's specialty, the notorious Scarlet Sunrise. It was deadly, and despite Jeff's warnings Matt had managed four before losing most of his senses.

"I mean look over there. Aren't those the hottest chicks you have ever seen in your life? Oh, and the blonde! I know you love your, you know, brown-hair ones, but wouldn't you just wanna grab her by the-"

"Matt! As much as I love you man, I'd really like you to shut up about Laura." Jeff's eyes had been glued to the blonde all night, the way she seemed to radiate in the lights, glowing with happiness and a slight alcoholic afterthought. Jeff led his brother to a table which both gave his brother somewhere to collapse onto as well as giving him a better view of Laura.

"Whoa, that's Loz... Damn she's smokin'! No wonder you nailed her... why the hell aren't you over there, man?" Matt was looking at him sideways, trying to figure it all out despite his brain feeling rather fuzzy.

"She doesn't want me to be, it's that simple. I screwed everything up so bad. If it wasn't for that scumbag Copeland-"

"You rang?" Adam was standing behind the two, attached to a brunette who looked no older than eighteen. He whispered something to her and she nodded, leaving him with a somewhat indecent kiss before making her way to dance.

"Nice to see you Adam, dating another six-year-old I see." Jeff all but snarled, wanting nothing more than to knock out the man before him. Adam just laughed it off and sat between the two brothers, toying with a beer he had in his hands.

"The younger the girl, the easier the hunt, my friend. You should try it, there's bound to be some emo wannabe teenager who wants to fuck the Charismatic Rainbow or whatever they're calling you these days,"

"No thanks, jailbait isn't my style."

"Yeah, you'd rather the blonde, coworker style, right? Well I just came over here to tell you that she's coming home with me."

Jeff snorted, "In your dreams."

"No, in hers. You see Hardy, I have spent more nights with her than you will in your entire existence. I've laid awake and heard her moan my name in her sleep. Something tells me that whenever she was with you, Jeff, she was thinking of me."

Jeff jumped to his feet, more than ready for a fight. Adam looked smug, still seated. Matt sensed tension between the two, and somehow knew it was up to him to regain peace at the once quiet table.

"Guys, stop it. Jeff, sit down or go get me a drink or something. Adam, kindly fuck off." Jeff chose the former option and sat down, while Adam left the two alone. Besides, he knew his place wasn't with the two Hardy's tonight. No, tonight was all about the conquest.

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Despite only being there for an hour or so, Laura was tired of the club. Her feet ached from shoes she could barely walk in, let alone keep up with the dancing of the Smackdown girls. Melina had the rhythm and flexibility people would die for, and Eve and the Bella's were no slouches in those departments either. Maria was a bit more subtle with her movement, though it was graceful and very sexy, so naturally Laura kept this girl nearby. And if the pain and lack of rhythm weren't enoug, the stares from the guys in the room were.

Melina has explained earlier that night that wherever the group went, they got attention. They were attractive, athletic and in all ways alluring, not to mention somewhat famous. So far three girls and about five guys had recognised them, a few asking for autographs or photos. Eve went on to explain that now that Laura had a new look, it would hardly help matters.

"I mean look at you girl, you're no writer-turned-extreme wrestler in this bar. You're a hot blonde with a nice ass and a killer body. That doesn't really help with our strategy to somewhat blend in with all the cute girls in the room." She elaborated as they took a break to get something to drink. Putting it simply, Laura was a cheap drunk, so the limited amount of alcohol she had consumed mixed with this new drink was racing in her head and creating a new sense of euphoria and mind-numbing bliss. If something like a Scarlet Sunrise was painful to a seasoned veteran like Matt Hardy, it completely blew the mind of one Laura Benson.

"Can I buy you ladies a drink?" a familiar but distant voice asked. Eve squealed and hugged the man, and Laura turned to see Adam. She knew she was supposed to feel hatred and hurt at the man's presence, but she honestly couldn't bring herself to do it. Instead she agreed, smiling politely and hoping they could at least be friends again.

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Matt Hardy was watching the exchange with a small frown. Jeff had gone to the bathroom, and it was a good thing too. He didn't want his little brother to bear witness to this. But something was wrong here, it almost looked like...

No, it couldn't be. Matt knew Adam wouldn't stoop so low, not even under dire circumstances. Nonetheless he resolved to watch Laura for a while, keep an eye on her. But he would not tell Jeff. There was no need to worry him about something that was probably just a trick of the light.

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Laura felt numb. Her feet were floating, her mind free, every part of her body was out of her control. She wasn't sure if this was good or bad, but at one point it felt like Adam's hands on her waist were the only thing stopping her from floating off and hitting the roof. He muttered something incomprehensible in her ear and grabbed her hand, leading her towards the door. This is the point where her eyes lost focus, and the night itself became a total blank for her.

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Having been distracted by fans wanting photos for a few moments, it had taken Jeff a while to notice the two dancing. Matt hadn't taken his eyes off them, doing what he considered his duty to his friend and somewhat of a little sister to him. He heard the visible groan of contempt and anger coming from his left however, and put a comforting arm around his brother's shoulders.

"They're just dancing, and guessing from our last night out Loz is a cheap drunk. She probably doesn't even know it's him," He still hid what he thought he saw from Jeff, lest he do something rash. Of course then he was able to see most of Laura's face as the couple made their way to the exit. She looked dazed, not herself, and it didn't look like it had been just alcohol. It was no trick of the light, he had certainly seen Adam put something in her drink. "That disgusting son of a bitch." He nearly spat.

"No, she's not leaving with him, is she?"

"I think he drugged her, bro. Actually, I'm sure of it. I saw it but wasn't sure, and I didn't want to freak you-" but it was of no use, as the younger Hardy had already started running to the door they had just left.

When he found himself outside, he almost laughed with how fitting it was. Too afraid of security guards, Adam had taken her out the side exit, the one near a somewhat dark alleyway. Too perfect for a rapist. He could hear Laura's faint argument from where he stood, which told him they were close.

"No... Adam... I'm sleepy..." She mumbled, still with enough in her to feebly swat at his hands that were attempting to untie the ribbons on her back.

"Hush baby, you'll love it," Adam replied soothingly. So intent on his intentions, he didn't notice Jeff until he turned him around and punched him in the stomach.

Jeff knew he had to be quick, as Adam had the height and weight advantage. One punch to the head, a few kicks to various parts of his body, and he managed to knock him out while only obtaining one grazed punch to his face. He'd have a black eye in the morning, but it was nothing compared to what the unconscious man would feel. Feeling somewhat compassionate he checked his former friend, and upon feeling satisfied that no permanent damage had been caused, he turned to the girl in front of him. Gently he pulled her into his arms, cradling her against his chest as he flagged down a cab. Asking no questions the cab driver sped off towards Laura's apartment, away from her attacker and former boyfriend.