A/N: I DROVE PAST JEFF HARDY TODAY. He was in another car, driving in the opposite direction. I almost got myself into a car accident, and my boyfriend had to actually take the wheel. I wanted to make U-turn but he wouldn't let me. Hahahaha. I love living in North Cackalacky!

I walked into Gas Chamber the next day, spotting Kyle immediately. She was bent over someone, and her back was to me, but I could hear her laughing. Her head would turn to the person and her hair was swish, touching her tan shoulders in choppy bits. I was tempted to run my fingers through it, but she would've fucked up the tattoo and I didn't want to piss her off.

I went past her, heading over to Kerry's empty cubicle. As I talked to him, I looked over at her. She was talking to the person she was working on, but her eyes flickered to me and stayed there. She smiled.

Kerry slapped my face lightly. "Shannon."

It didn't even faze me. I broke my gaze slowly, turning to Kerry. "Huh?"

He looked where I was looking. "She is a pretty one, isn't she?"

I turned and watched with him. I couldn't help the satisfied feeling creep into my chest. "I'm kinda seeing her."

"Kind of?"

I looked back to Kerry, shrugging. "Well, you know. Yeah."

Kerry took his tobacco cup from the counter and spit into it. "You better keep a hold on that one."

I smiled. "Don't worry, man. I got it... all under control."

Kerry stole one more glance at her, then sat down in his chair. "I'm sure you do."

"I do!" I looked at Kyle again. She seemed like she was watching me, because she looked away when I met her gaze. "See that, man? She's spyin' on us."

"You think she is." Kerry turned his chair, peeking over the edge of his cubicle. "She's a tease, man. She's not like most girls."

"No, she certainly isn't," I muttered softly, smiling. I could see Kerry staring at me out of the corner of my eye. I cleared my throat. "Yeah."

He whistled, spitting into his cup again. "She's got you around her little finger."

"No, she doesn't!" When he just looked at me, I crossed my arms, turning my attention back to Kyle. "No. She doesn't."

"Whatever you say, man."

My ego was throbbing. I could feel it. "Watch, man. I'm going to go tell her I'm taking her to go get lunch. She can't say no to me."

Kerry laughed, leaning back. "Okay. Go for it."

I glared at him for a minute, then walked around the wall, toward Kyle. She looked up when she heard me, and grinned. I tripped over my shoe.

"Hi," she said breathlessly. She leaned back over the girl's side, inking her stomach. It was some sort of intricate drawing of tree branches and cherry blossoms. They looked like a painting.

I went behind her and put my hands on the back of her chair, leaning down to her ear. "Hey," I whispered. "I'm goin' to get something to eat. Want to come?"

She pouted her bottom lip, thinking. "Eh, I don't think so."

I blinked. "But - "

"I've got a customer," she hissed, winking at me. "Now, go away."

I bent forward me, kissing her bare shoulder. "Come on, Kyle."

She slid away from me, around the girl, to finish some details on the other side. I practically fell over myself. I heard her stifle a laugh.

I straightened, feeling my cheeks redden. "Well, fine, then. I can just... find someone else to go with me."

"Ask Kerry," she said distractedly, wiping excess ink away. She looked up. "Seems like you two have a lot to talk about."

My mouth fell open.

She winked. "I won't go to lunch with you, but I will be hungry by dinner. You busy?"

"No, I - " I closed my mouth, shrugging. "Maybe. I don't know."

"Will you be here when I'm done?" She was bent over the girl again, not even looking at me.

"I... Yeah. Probably."

"Good. We can go, then." She looked up, blinking. "Shannon, close your mouth."

I did.

"Now, go away." She went back to her work.

My face redder than when I get sunburn, I stormed away, heading back to Kerry's station. He was laughing his ass off, bending his chair back so far it should've snapped.

"What?" I asked defensively.

"You're whipped."

"No, I'm not!" I looked over at Kyle hesitantly. She must've sensed that I was, since she looked up. She smiled and raised her gloved hand, waving.

I didn't wave back, but Kerry did.

"Whipped," he said again, turning to me.

"No, I'm not."

"Why? Because you didn't wave?" Kerry shook his head, turning away from me. "Pussy."

"This is bullshit!" Everyone looked at me. I cleared my throat. "This is bullshit," I hissed to Kerry.

"Shannon, watch your mouth. My customer's kid brother is in here."

I looked at Kyle. "Sorry," I said, immediately closing my eyes. I didn't even mean to say it.

Kerry laughed. "Whipped," he whispered.

I crossed my arms defiantly. "Shut up. I heard you the first time."

A/N: It's a wee-bit short, but I needed to get something out. I've had mad ass writing's block, and this chapter got me goin' again. Besides, it's been.. like a day. Or two. Since I wrote something for you guys, so I wanted to get something out. Two more chapters should come out today and tonight. Peace.