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Song Credits: -Safest Place to Hide by The Backstreet Boys

ENJOY!

-I climb inside your heart and still find.. You're my safest place to hide-

'It just happens.. we just had to work on the trust issues..'

Laleia massaged her temples as she strolled down an empty hallway backstage in the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Her three inch, red heels clicked slowly as she sauntered down the corridor. Her cream colored peasant shirt jostled slowly as her long, gold necklace bounced with each step she took. Her disdain for Ashley continued to grow as John feebly attempted to explain away all of Ashley's wrong doings. Laleia eventually just walked out on John, without a word. Surprisingly, he did not make a fuss or chase after her.

That worried her.

Ducking under some scaffolding, Laleia sighed and leaned against a close wall. Closing her eyes, her chest began to tighten. All of her thoughts that she and John finally had a chance were burned before her eyes the moment she saw Ashley's expectant stomach. She had built herself up, thinking she was first priority for once. Clenching her hands until her knuckles were white, Laleia yelled out in frustration while beating her fists against the wall behind her.

"Once second best, always second best," Laleia murmured as she tried not to cry. So many tears in her life have been wasted on John.

"Any man who does not place you first on his list of priorities is a fool.."

Laleia laughed under her breath and turned her head in the direction of the voice. She opened her eyes smiled halfheartedly.

"I just always set myself up for failure, don't I?"

Randy was dressed in his ring attire, leaning his arm against the scaffolding above her.

"It's not your fault that he's an idiot, Leia."

"Randy," Laleia's tone was stern as she crossed her arms over her chest. Randy chuckled.

"Just my opinion," Randy held his hands up defensively, "take it easy."

Laleia sighed, "No, no, for once, you're actually right."

"Ooh," Randy leaned against the wall beside her, "that bad huh?"

"Yes, it's that bad," Laleia muttered. Blowing a stray hair from her face, she looked over at him with a sad smile.

"Leia," Randy reached out and tucked her hair behind her ear. Laleia shook her head and bit her lip.

"Don't." Her voice was very quiet and meek, nothing like her. Randy nodded and retracted his hand.

"Wanna talk about something else?" Randy suggested, hoping there would be some topic to get her out of this sour mood. Laleia hemmed and hawed, tapping her chin. Her eyes perked up then shifted to Randy slightly.

"I do actually," Laleia turned to face him and leaned her arm against the wall, "you still haven't told me about your ex-wife."

Randy couldn't stop his body from flinching at the topic choice. It had been over 8 months since Randy and his ex had filed for divorce and 6 months since he had first mentioned it to Laleia. He could only imagine the number of questions she had brewing in her head right at that moment.

"What would you like to know?" Randy muttered. He jumped slightly as he felt her small hand slide its way into his large palm. Randy held his hand palm up as she ran her nails gently around his palm and forearm. Laleia laced her hand in his then looked up at him.

"Why she's now your ex-wife," She said softly. Randy blew a breath out before bringing her hand to his lips.

"It's a long story," Randy sighed.

"I've got all the time in the world," Laleia smiled. Randy looked at her and his heart rose into his throat. The look on her face was reminiscent of when they had been together; when she was his Leia. As he became lost in thought, a gentle squeeze from her hand brought his eyes back into focus. Randy couldn't help but smile as her big, blue eyes blinked softly, waiting for him to begin.

"It started as a quiet night with the boys.."

The story began shortly after Laleia had left the WWE. Randy had been out with the boys when he spotted a striking brunette across the room. After speaking with her for the majority of the evening, he found her to be just as enchanting as she looked. Her name was Samantha and Randy couldn't help but get lost in her chocolate brown eyes. When he'd asked for her number, Samantha did not write it down but made him a deal: if he could remember her number, he could call her. After hitting it off so well, Randy couldn't help but try his hardest to remember her number. And he did.

Laleia nodded slowly as she listened. When Randy talked about the beginning of the relationship, he had a sad smile on his face. She could tell he really loved Samantha, even if their split was bad.

"So, what happened?"

Randy paused for a moment and shook his head. Rolling his tense shoulders he shifted his eyes up and away from hers.

"We were together for a year before we got married," Randy's voice was even lower than usual.

"That's normal for a lot of couples," Laleia watched his jaw jump slightly as he thought about it more.

"We'd never lived together until we were married," Randy rubbed his chin, "it became clear very quickly once I reinjured my collarbone after my motorcycle accident that we couldn't handle living together in long term situations."

"You fought a lot, didn't you?" Laleia said softly.

Randy nodded, "It was unbearable some days. Right before I made my return, she moved back in with her parents."

"Jesus, that must have been hard," Laleia slid her hand out of his then pushed her bangs to one side.

"Bittersweet return; happy to be back in the ring, sad that my marriage was ending."

Laleia pushed herself off the wall and snaked her arms around his waist. Randy hesitated for a moment then allowed his hands to rest on her lower back. Sighing, Laleia rested her forehead on his chest.

"I'm sorry for bringing it up," She said softly.

"I knew I was going to have to tell you sometime," Randy rested his chin on the top of her head. Even in her three inch heels, Randy still managed to tower over her.

"Do you miss her?"

"I miss what we had, yes."

The comfort she felt in Randy's arms took her by surprise. She knew she loved Randy, she always would for everything he had done for her. But, at this moment, she realized how much she missed him.

"Do you ever miss me?" Laleia pulled back as soon as the words came out of her mouth. She blushed at her own forwardness. Then, a smile she hadn't seen in a long time slowly began to creep its way across Randy's lips.

"I'd be lying if I said you didn't cross my mind every now and again."

Laleia was in love with John more than she could describe or even own up to. But as she looked up into Randy's eyes, the sincerity of his feelings toward her made her believe that it was possible to have more than one great love in your life. Everyone deserved to be loved as much, if not more than they could love, right?

"Let's see if you can remember my new number.."

Did you miss Randy lovelies? I hope so, because he is back in a big way as I have HUGE plans for him :) Do you think John is going to try and seduce Laleia away from Randy again? If he does, do you think she'll fall all over again? Stay tuned and review :)