A/N- I told you all I didn't forget about this story! I'm saddened to say, there are only two chapters left. I finally got my laptop back and should be updating some of my other stories over the next few days.

Towards the end of this chapter, I go back and forth a few times which is represented by the X. I hope it isn't confusing.

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Cold Heart, Warm Touch

Randy awoke to a loud knocking on his hotel room door. Whoever it was, was being very persistent in their actions. Randy glanced at the clock beside him which read 7:34 am. In other words; too damn early for him to be up. When the knocking didn't stop, Randy pulled the blankets off of him and threw on a pair of shorts. Unless it was a crazed female fan of him, no one wanted to see him naked.

"I swear to God I am going to murder you." Randy promised as he swung the door open, revealing a panicked Mickie and a confused Dave.

"I tried to get her to wait until after nine, but she wouldn't hear of it." Dave apologized.

"John called my phone! Maria is gone." Mickie said in a hurry, worried about her friend.

"So why did you come to me?" Randy asked, curious to know what Mickie's answer was.

"You've become her best friend in a lot of ways, I guess. She talks about you a lot, so I figured you would know where she is." Mickie became hesitant now, wondering if maybe she said too much.

"Sorry Mickie, she isn't here though. If she calls I'll let you know." Randy lied. He was unsure if Maria wanted anyone to know where she was, or if Mickie knew they were sleeping together. He decided it was best not to take any chances.

"Right away Randy, no greetings, no hellos, no nothing. You call me right away, or I will cause you bodily harm." Mickie warned. Dave looked at Randy in a "I know you are lying and that Maria is right through that door" look. Randy slightly nodded his head, knowing Dave wouldn't tell Mickie anything yet.

"Sure thing Mickie, you have my word."

"Lets go look for Jeff, Dave, he'll know where she is." Mickie grabbed Dave's hand and pulled him down the hallway along with her. Randy laughed and the sight of three hundred pound man being dragged by a one hundred and fifteen pound diva. Dave was definitely whipped.

Randy walked back into his room and got back into bed. He thought about what Mickie had said. Maria talks about him a lot? He found that hard to believe, considering she was dating John. Randy knew he was anything but her best friend, and he treated her as even less.

"What's on your mind?" Randy jumped at the sound of Maria's voice, he wasn't aware she was awake yet.

"Nothing. Mickie was here looking for you."

"Why would she come here?" Maria brushed a few strands of hair out of her eyes.

"I asked myself the same question." Randy finally looked at her for the first time that morning.

"Randy...." Maria hesitated, she had no idea what to say to him. She didn't know what got into her last night. She cheated on her boyfriend, for Randy. She asked Randy to sleep with her. She made the first move. She is the bad guy in this scenario.

"I have to go meet Hunter, I'll talk to you later." Randy threw on a shirt and quickly put on his shoes before leaving. He didn't even shower.

"Ugh." Maria covered her face with a pillow for a minute before getting up and grabbing all of her belongings. She had to deal with John at some point.

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Hunter poured two cups of coffee and handed one to Randy. Randy had been sitting at the small table in his hotel for ten minutes, telling Hunter everything, especially about Maria. Hunter didn't say anything, he just listened, unsure why Randy was telling him all of this. He was more than surprised when he found Randy at his door seeking advice this early in the morning.

"So you are admitting you are in too deep this time?" Hunter asked, looking at his young friend.

"I'm not in too deep, I can get out of this anytime I want to," Randy insisted, "I think." He added.

"So then why are you here?" Hunter asked, handing Randy a cup of the steaming coffee.

"Because..."

XX

"Maria, listen, I am so, so, so sorry for last night." That was the fourth time John had apologized since Maria had shown up over twenty minutes ago.

"I told you it was fine, John." Maria could tell her was genuinely sorry for what he did the previous night.

"I know, but I want to make this right." John stood up from beside her on the bed and walked to his suitcase.

"What are you doing?" Maria asked curiously, watching John who appeared to be looking for something.

"We've been dating for awhile now....."

"Two weeks." Maria clarified, watching as John walked back over to her.

"And these have been the best two weeks of my life. I love you Maria, and I think we should get married." Maria gasped at the diamond John presented her.

"John......"

XX

"I think you're right." Randy finally gave him.

"Randy, everyone knows. It is no secret."

"Why are you being so nice about this? You don't like Maria."

"I saw first hand what you went through with Sam, and how you turned on women all together. I saw how you treated them, talked to them, and acted around them."

"So....?"

"Then I saw you when Maria entered your life. You were different, you love her."

"I promised myself I'd never love anyone again." Randy whispered, knowing Hunter was right.

"You can't choose when it happens Randy. Now, you need to decide what you are going to do about it."

"I treated her horribly this morning."

"Go make things right. Go get your girl." Hunter guided him to the door.

"Thanks Hunter."

"Oh, and Randy," Randy turned around and looked at him, "You tell anyone about this conversation, and I will personally destroy your ass in the ring."

"Sure thing."

XX

"John, I...," Randy flashed through her head, and the events of that morning, "Yes, I'll marry you."