Thousands of fans were leaving the arena as Raw ended but for Sofie the night was still wasn't finished. She watched as some of the wrestlers got ready to leave, some of them already on their way out. She waved goodbye to Natalya and TJ who were holding hands and smiling and to Morrison who looked a lot happier today than he had in the last couple of weeks. When she saw Adam walk out into the parking lot where all their trucks were she swallowed nervously. Truth be told she hadn't been a very good friend the last couple of days and she owed him an apology but after what Jericho said she wished she didn't have to talk to any guy ever again. Adam was looking good, fresh from the showers and he was sporting his company shirt with fitted jeans. He approached her and she stopped to stare at him walk her way.
"Hey stranger." He said and she smiled.
He bent down to give her a hug and Sofie could smell the fresh scent of soap on his skin. He pulled her hand and led her to a more secluded corner in the parking lot.
"What's going on, A?" She asked politely.
"I've missed you." He said and guilt washed over her.
"We saw each other just last week, silly." She said.
"How are things between you and Randy?"
"Things are good."
"I am not sure I believe you." He said matter-of-factly.
"No, things are good. Randy and I are good."
"Is he still making you wait?" He asked reminding her of the last time Adam and Sofie spoke in private. They had been in a fridge and Adam had kissed her.
"I don't think so. We are just going to see where things go."
"I see."
"Does that mean we can't be friends, Adam?" She asked honestly.
"Well, I want more than just a friend from you, but I'll have to settle for what I can get for now. Can your friend take you out for a drink?" He asked grinning.
"I am leaving with Calvin in two hours and heading to Atlanta for tomorrow. Are you coming to Smackdown tomorrow?" She asked.
"I have promotions and training all week for Money In The Bank on the 18th. Next week we start rehearsing full time."
"Yes, I'm going to be there, but I'll be with the Smackdown roster."
"Hey Adam, you ready to go?" Said a voice from behind them and both Sofie and Adam turned to see Chris Jericho.
"In a few minutes, Chris." He responded.
"Let's go now, I'm sure Miss Sinclair has a lot of work to do." He said haughtily.
"Chris, just give me a moment."
"Fine, I'll wait." Chris said crossing his arms and when he didn't make a plan to move Adam narrowed his eyes at him.
"We just need a moment of privacy." He said to his friend.
"Sure, oh and Randy is looking for you Sofie." Chris said before he walked off. Sofie groaned and Adam cursed.
"Can we meet sometime this week and talk? Not business, just you and I?" He asked her seriously and she shook her head.
"I'm travelling with Smackdown tomorrow and than Friday I'm in Stamford for the weekend."
"What about Wednesday and Thursday? Maybe I can come meet you wherever you are." He suggested.
"I am not sure if that is a good idea."
"Why not? I just want to be in your life Sofie! If you don't want me in your life, just tell me now and I'll accept it."
"That's not fair Adam! I do want you in my life both professionally and as my good friend."
"That word again! I will always be your friend Sofie, I just wish you would give me a chance to be more…"
"We've already spoken about this, I don't know if I can be more than your friend." She said frustrated.
"Last time we kissed suggested otherwise. You were hot for me." He said and Sofie blushed.
"You caught me unaware. It meant nothing!" She said in a hushed voice and Adam laughed.
"I don't think that's true, you kissed me back!" He said.
"For a second, and than I pushed you away! Chris is right, this needs to end!" She said angrily.
"Chris? What are you talking about? And it was more than a second." He asked.
"No and nothing. Look, I got to go, I still have to get my suitcase and meet Calvin back here.
Adam grabbed her arm softly and pleaded with her to stay. "No wait, I'm sorry, I'm being an asshole. Just hear me out. Let's meet Wednesday or Thursday and hang out, as friends. We'll do friend stuff, the way you and Mike do. Watch movies and eat popcorn"
"I can't this week, Adam, I've got plans."
Adam's eyes widened in realization and he shook his head. "You're spending time with Randy aren't you?"
"Adam…"
"It's like he's always a step ahead of me! This is fucking ridiculous!" Sofie was taken a back as she had never heard Adam swear.
"Look, maybe next week we can hang out?" She said hoping to calm him down.
"Fine, but can it be just you and I?" He asked.
"Yes, of course." She said.
"Well, isn't this nice? Maybe you can get a clue and back off Adam." Randy Orton spoke from behind them. They both turned, Sofie startled and Adam angry.
"Do you mind, we're trying to speak privately." Adam said to Randy.
"Yeah, I do mind, because every time you want to speak privately with Sofie you end up trying to kiss her." Randy said as his hands turned into tight fists.
"What if I do? I don't see a ring on her finger." Adam said shoving Randy back.
"Whoa guys, stop, please stop this now." Sofie pleaded to deaf ears as Randy shoved Adam back causing Adam to slam against an equipment truck.
Sofie couldn't believe her eyes as the two men began to brawl over her, one pushing the other violently. She saw Chris Jericho and Mike run towards the two to stop the fight and relief washed over her.
"Randy, Adam, please stop!" She begged. Adam threw a punch and it connected to Randy's shoulder, causing him to stagger back. Adam literally speared Randy and the two fell on the floor tackling one another and throwing very real punches. Jericho grabbed Adam and Mike tried to grab Randy but the two dove for each other again. When Adam lunged for Randy, the impact caused Mike to fall backwards connecting with Sofie. The action caused a domino effect because when he crashed into Sofie she tripped and slammed her head on the corner of the rear end of the truck.
Dazedly Sofie brought a finger to where she hit her head and when she looked down at her hand she noticed blood trailing down her finger. She gasped and her stomach turned at the sight of the red fluid. She could handle blood; she just couldn't take the sight of her own. Sofie saw Mike come towards her and she heard her name being shouted as she became light headed and dizzy. The last thing she remembered before blackness engulfed her and she saw no more was the look of fear on Randy's face.