Alright everyone, this is my favorite chapter! This is the one where Dave invades Smackdown with…. A BASEBALL BAT! He just looks so sexy smashing the hell out of that limo. This chapter is probably going to be a strange one b/c Courtney and I thought of some excellent and crazy ideas that needed to go in ASAP... I think the title "Vipers eating Candy Bars and firecrackers smashing crackers with baseball bats" explains it, lol! Please review!
Laura--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dave holds open the door of his new Porsche for Nikki and then gets in on the driver's side. He pulls out of the hotel parking lot and heads for the arena where the Smackdown tapings are. Nikki glances at Dave who looks ready for a fight. He's wearing a black suit with white pinstripes and a black tie. Dave notices Nikki's staring at him and he looks at her.
"Something wrong?" Dave asks, turning his attention back to the road.
"I'm just worried about tonight," Nikki admits, "you might get hurt."
"No, I don't think so," Dave reassures her, "I have back up."
"Really! Who?" Nikki asks, smiling.
"Take a look in the backseat," Dave nods his head towards the back.
Nikki turns around and notices a metal baseball bat lying on the floor.
"A baseball bat?" Nikki questions, "you and a baseball bat are going to do a lot of damage."
Dave chuckles and glances at the radio, noticing the time, 8:30.
"Right on time," Dave mumbles, pulling into the arena parking lot.
A cameraman is waiting in the parking lot and Dave and Nikki get out of the car. Dave drapes his arm over Nikki's shoulders and together they begin to head into the arena. Suddenly, Dave stops in front of JBL's limo and leans down to check his hair. He smiles and then heads back to the Porsche, taking off his jacket, rolling up his sleeves, and grabbing the baseball bat. He pushes Nikki out of the way before bringing the bat back and smashing the window of the limo. Nikki jumps and stares at him wide-eyed as he continues to smash all the windows of the limo.
"JBL is going to be so pissed," Nikki mumbles to herself as Dave smashes the windshield, "but damn, Dave looks so cute when he's smashing those windows."
Dave finishes with the windshield and tosses the baseball bat towards her. It rolls to her feet and she picks it up and watches as Dave rips off the horns from the hood. He checks his appearance one more time in the mirrors and turns to Nikki. They hear shouting coming from the back and Nikki glances at Dave and he notices the fear in her eyes.
"Run," Dave states, pushing her towards the car.
Nikki dashes to the car as Dave walks slowly. She jumps in, tossing the bat in the back and watches as he gets in the car. JBL's cabinet comes running out as Dave turns on the car and turns it around. He speeds off as they try to catch up with him.
"Now what?" Nikki asks, "are you done?"
"Not by a long shot," Dave replies, pulling into another parking lot of the arena.
"Dave, wait," Nikki starts, but he cuts her off.
"I want you to go back to the other parking lot and wait for me in the car, got it? I need to take care of business," Dave gets out of the car before kissing her softly, "stay in the car!"
Dave jogs off and Nikki shakes her head. She slides over to the driver's side and drives back to the parking lot. She sits there, picking at her nails in boredom.
"This is stupid," she mumbles, getting out of the car and heading into the backstage area.
She wanders around before she sees Eddie and John talking.
"John!" Nikki calls out causing the two to turn around.
"Nik!" John exclaims, running up to her and giving her a big hug, "what are you doing here?"
"Anywhere Dave goes, I go," Nikki replies, smiling at Eddie, "hey Eddie!"
"Hola Chica!" Eddie replies, "Dave just cleaned house."
He points at the TV and she turns to it, watching as Dave backs right into the Big Show. He turns around and the two stare each other down before turning their gazes on JBL and his cabinet. The TV goes dark as the show ends.
"You might be coming over here soon," John states, smirking, "we need some new ass around here."
"John!" Nikki exclaims, "Dave will kill ya if he found out you were trying to get with me."
"Can't help trying," John chuckles, "man, I wouldn't want to piss off that man."
Nikki nods and then gasps.
"Shit! I need to go! I was supposed to be waiting in the car!"
Nikki says her goodbyes as she rushes back to the parking lot. Dave is standing next to the car, his arms crossed over his chest. Nikki bites her lip as she walks up to Dave.
"Some how I knew you wouldn't listen to me," Dave mumbles, "where were you?"
"Talking to John and Eddie," Nikki replies, "sorry."
Dave chuckles and holds open her door for her. He gets in and they drive off.
"Why don't you call C and Randy and have them meet us at a restaurant for dinner?" Dave suggests, smiling at Nikki, "let's celebrate."
Nikki nods and pulls out her cell phone, dialing Courtney's number. After the third ring, she finally answers.
"What?" Courtney asks, "I'm kind of busy."
"Sorry, this won't take long," Nikki giggles, "want to meet us for dinner?"
"How about we meet in about 15 minutes? We're almost done here," Courtney replies, "what's so funny?"
"Nothing, we'll see you soon," Nikki bursts out laughing as she hangs up, "they might be worse than us."
Dave chuckles and pulls into a small Italian restaurant. They get seated and order their drinks when Courtney calls to ask where the two are. Nikki tells her and hangs up, smiling at Dave.
"They're on their way," Nikki says, taking a sip of her wine that she ordered.
"Where were they?" Dave asks, not looking up from the menu.
"She told me it was a surprise," Nikki replies, causing Dave to look up and raise an eyebrow, "what? That's what she told me!"
Dave chuckles and nods. Suddenly, Courtney comes rushing up to the table, out of breath.
"You guys got to come see this!" Courtney exclaims, pulling Nikki up from her chair.
The three head out to the parking lot where Randy's waiting. He turns and smiles at the three.
"What's going on?" Dave asks, grabbing Nikki's hand, his defense level rising.
Courtney and Randy smile and press a button on the remotes they have in their hands. Two pairs of headlights flash and Dave and Nikki exchange glances.
"You got cars?" Nikki questions, walking over to the two cars.
"Matching black Vipers to be exact," Randy answers, "so what do you think?"
"You guys are weird," Nikki states, "so THAT'S what you were doing when I called."
"Yeah, what else..."Courtney trails off and bursts out into laughter, "we're not like you two!"
"Bite me Caba!" Nikki retorts, walking over to Dave, "can we go eat now?"
Dave chuckles and nods, grabbing her hand. The four eat and soon head back to the hotel. Randy and Dave are sitting on the couch in the living room area while Courtney and Nikki are in the kitchen, getting drinks. Courtney grabs Nikki's arm, pulling her close to her.
"Did Dave tell you what he's going to do Monday?" She questions.
"Nope, I wish he would," Nikki replies, "either way it's not going to be good."
"What do you mean?" Courtney asks, "if he goes to Smackdown, no more Paul."
"But then Paul's won," Nikki explains, "and if he stay's on Raw, he's putting himself in jeopardy."
"I forgot about that," Courtney says, then gasps, "what about you! If he stay's, you know Paul's going to come after you."
Nikki shudders and bites her lip. Courtney hugs her tightly, then pulls back.
"Just don't think about it," Courtney comforts her, "you know Dave won't let anything happen to you. Plus me and Randy have your back."
"Thanks C, I don't know what I'd do without you."
Dave and Randy are talking about the choice Dave has to make, causing Dave to sigh.
"Man, I just don't know," Dave states, looking down at his hands, "if I leave, Paul takes over, if I stay I'm putting Nik in danger."
"Nikki's a strong girl, she can take care of herself," Randy reminds him, "just do what your heart's telling you."
They look up as the two girls walk in giggling. Dave stares at Nikki and smiles.
"I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to her," Dave says softly to Randy, "she's my everything."
Randy nods as the two girls sit down next to them. Dave grasps Nikki's hand and kisses it softly. He looks deep into her eyes and smiles softly.
"Nikki, what ever choice I make…." Dave starts but Nikki cuts him off.
"Dave, don't worry about me," Nikki interrupts, "you do what's right for you. I'm always going to be here for you."
"God, I love you so much," Dave mumbles, kissing her hard.
"Um, we're going to take off," Randy states, pulling Courtney to her feet, "see you Monday."
"But they were going to go at it….." Courtney states jokingly.
The two leave and Dave sighs.
"I just don't want you to get hurt," Dave says softly, "I'd kill myself if something happened to you."
"I can take care of myself," Nikki speaks up.
"I know you can, but Paul is one sick son of a bitch, you don't know what he's going to do."
Nikki sighs and looks up at him.
"Dave, I know the dangers. I want you to do what's right for you. Don't do it for me, or Ric, or Paul, or even the fans, do what's right for you."
Dave nods and stands up slowly.
"Well then, I guess I've made my choice."
There ya go! Sorry this chapter is so damn short, but I didn't know what else to add in it. I know Courtney's gonna freak b/c I forgot some things that we did plan on putting in here, but I just forgot the whole thing and had to start over again. So please review, and I almost have the next one finished!
Laura