The next morning Stacy got up and dressed then walked out to the main area. She tiptoed to the bathroom so not to wake Randy up. After she was done in the bathroom she quietly got her coat but as she was about to walk out the door John came out from his room

''Where you going'' He asked in normal voice. Stacy winced at the loudness. John saw Randy on the couch and looked confused

''I'm gonna get Torrie's things. Then go see the girls'' She whispered loud enough for him to hear

''Are you sure that's a good idea'' John asked in a quieter tone

''Why not''

''Cause it's only been a little over a week since you've been allowed out of our supervised care. If Torrie's boyfriend is dangerous to her he could be the same with you. Then you'll end up in hospital…again…for the third time''

''I'll be fine. Those incidents were self-inflicted. I'll see ya'' Stacy said walking out

''Can't you do it tomorrow'' She turned and looked at him ''Can I see you outside for a sec'' John asked as Stacy nodded and followed him outside. They sat on one chair each across from eachother

''What's up'' Stacy asked

''I know that we've been a little pre-occupied lately and haven't had a chance for a one-on-one talk'' John started ''I just wanted to asked a few questions'' Stacy nodded for him to go one ''Ok number one, You knew Torrie was back'' Stacy sighed and nodded in defeat '' Why didn't you tell me''

Stacy sat silent for a minute before answering ''I knew you liked her long ago. And the look you gave anyone when they mentioned her showed. So when I saw her I was gonna surprise you. You know have her come over and open then door. Ta-da surprise. But that changed at Mickie's party''

''Ok then. Number three, Why didn't you tell Randy you were leaving'' Stacy looked up at him. That was unexpected. Again she was quiet for a moment before talking again

''Because I…I didn't want to see the look on his face. As weird as that may sound. When I was in hospital he came to see me and I saw a different light in him. Like me being there was hurting him somehow. And if that's was he looked like when I was just in hospital I couldn't imagine what he'd be like if I told him I was leaving'' Stacy explained

''So in shorter terms you didn't want to hurt him. Even though he hurt you''

''Kinda.''

''That was gonna be my last question but now I have a new one''

''Shoot'' Stacy nodded for him to continue

''Do you love him'' Again Stacy was shocked. She wasn't expecting that one either. Before she could answer John's phone rang. As he answered it Stacy got up to leave. John covered the mouthpiece and looked at her

''Think about it'' He said before she walked off

At Candice's house both her and Ashley laid on their separate beds in Candy's room listening to 'Lose You Tonight' By H.I.M. Since meeting Ashley Candice has grown accustomed to her rock music. Then Mickie came through the door

''It looks like mope town in here'' She joked not getting any attention from the others as Maria walked in ''Hey. Help me get these two…'' Mickie stopped when she saw Maria wasn't looking as bubbly as usual ''What's wrong''

''We broke up'' Maria cried as Candice signaled for her to go over her then hugged her

''Shhh. It's ok'' Candice said softly rocking her back and forwards. Mickie rolled her eyes as Barbie and Stacy showed up

''Are you two sad as well'' Mickie as asked as both girls gave her a look

''What's wrong with those three'' Barbie asked

''Guy problems''

''Oh'' They both nodded understanding

''Come on girls. We don't need any guys. They cause nothing but trouble and heart break.'' Barbie said trying to motivate them ''Come on. Stac and I got some chocolate and chick-flicks on our way here'' she said as they went downstairs to the living room

''Stac. Are you ok'' Mickie asked seeing Stacy was dazing out

''Huh…ah yeah I'm fine.''

''You sure'' Barbie asked

''Yeah. I've just got this event to go to later. My mom's hosting it''

''You don't look too happy about that'' Mickie stated

''It's just that she's so superficial. Even Randy said he'd shoot me if I turn out like her''

''Randy's a prick'' Candice said not looking away from the TV

''I shouldn't say that. I meant that I asked him if I did turn into her he should shoot me'' Stacy corrected

''What's goin on with you two'' Mickie asked

''What do you mean''

''Well one minute you supposed to hate eachother we weren't even sure if you knew eachother. Then you sleep together still hating and now your living with him and taking to dinners to met your mother''

''I can't stand being alone with my mother and since John was else where and she'd already spoken to Randy on the phone I took him. Other wise she would have been going on about to meeting my 'boyfriend'

''Wait what. Are you and Randy…'' Candice trailed off

''No. He answered the phone when mom called and she assumed we're together. We try telling her but she won't listen''

''Stac can I…are you in love with him'' Mickie asked hesitantly. Stacy looked surprised

''Why is everybody asking me that'' She thought

''Who else asked you'' Mickie asked as Stacy realized she said out loud

''John. Why do yous ask that''

''Well you've been hanging out a lot lately. What do you get from him that you can't from us''

''A male companion. He's helped me a lot these last few weeks. He's the stronger one. Don't take this the wrong way but if some upsetting happened and I would cry to yous you'd probably breakdown as well. But with Randy he's my shoulder to cry on. He gives me compliments that make me stronger.''

''Oh thanks. Nice to know when your not needed'' Mickie replied sarcastically

''I said don't take it the wrong way…have yous noticed that he doesn't go out as much and doesn't come home with different girls every night''

''Yeah. Now he only lies about it'' Candice piped up as the others looked at her

''Huh'' Stacy asked confused

''Oh when we came back from spring break he kept going on about hooking up with all these different girls. But he told John it wasn't true and that he said it to make us think that you leaving didn't affect him. Well that and to boost his ego. As if that thing could get any bigger. He may be nicer now but the ego's still there''

''Ok then'' Stacy said slowly looking at Candice strangely ''anyway he said that I changed him for the better. I do like him but I don't love him'' she said mostly trying to reassure herself

''Are you sure about that. If I were you I'd be careful not to get hurt again'' Mickie warned

''He's not gonna hurt me. Why would he help me out as much as he has if he was''

''We're just looking out for you'' Candice replied

''I know but it's like yous think I'm actually dating him. Which I'm not. I'm not ready for another relationship yet''

Stacy smiled as turned her attention to the movie as Mickie gave Candice a worried look. Candice looked at Mickie and bit her lip. They've both heard of him doing this before. Well the being kind and helping part not the confessing changing life part. But to Mickie and Candice it felt a bit strange.

Meanwhile in the lobby of the apartment complex Randy just came back from getting his suit from his parents and was now walking towards the elevator when he heard someone call out to him. He turned around and was meet with a brunette

''Your Randy right''

''Yeah''

''Oh I'm Brooke. Remember I was in Jeff's class''

''I remember'' He replied as she smiled. She stood there not realizing she was staring ''can I help you with something''

''Oh right…Um some guy's from your dorm building told me to give these to you'' She said handing him some papers ''There flyers for the New Years party''

''At the beach'' He asked strangely

''Yeah. Crazy huh''

''Yeah if you wanna get snowed on''

''Actually it hasn't snowed at all. Which is weird''

''Well thanks'' He said, as he was about to walk off

''Wait'' Brooke called out. He turned around and faced her ''Are you going out with Stacy Keibler''

''No'' He said disappointedly

''But you like her'' She asked as he gave her a surprised look ''I've been talking to Barbie''

''Yeah I do''

''That's a surprise. I go to a dance class with some of the girls you 'know' and you don't seem like a one women type of guy''

''I wasn't…until Stacy. I'll see you at the party'' He waved as he walked away leaving Brooke standing there with a smirk

Later that after noon Stacy walked in from seeing the other girls. She called out but no one answered. She called again and John came out on a white shirt and black pants

''Hey you look good'' Stacy smiled

''Thanks''

''I'll be back'' Stacy said walking to her room as Randy came out

''Did I just hear Stacy''

''Yeah''

''I can't believe I'm going to one of these things'' Randy said glumly

''Hey she's your 'girlfriend''' John teased

''Shut up'' Randy laughed. ''God when was that last time we had to go to one of these things''

''Years'' John replied as Torrie came through the front door

''Why are you two dressed up'' She asked. Just as John was about to answer Torrie interrupted him ''Oh my God, Stacy'' She said in awe seeing Stacy getting her bag from the counter in a short pink dress (same as her babe of the year April shoot). Stacy looked up and saw the three stearing at her

''What'' She smiled

''You look gorgeous'' Torrie complimented

''Thanks. We're going to a charity function. Wanna come'' Stacy asked ignoring the boys shacking there heads behind Torrie as if to say don't invite her

''Is that ok'' Torrie turned to the guys as they stopped what they were doing and just smiled

''It'll be fine'' Stacy glared at John and Randy as Torrie got changed. Awhile-later Torrie came out dressed in a short blue sparkly dress (same as Wrestlemania 23) then they left

At the Function Torrie and Stacy were dancing to the music while John and Randy sat a table drinking and eating. Well John was, Randy was too busy looking at Stacy.

''You gonna eat that man'' John asked digging at Randy's plate before he could answer

''Uh-huh'' Randy answered a bit late

''There's a few hotties here'' John commented

''Uh-huh'' Randy said not paying attention. John wasn't sure if he was or not

''I kissed Stacy'' John said trying to get Randy's attention

''Uh-hu…wait what'' Randy said looking at John who chuckled

''Nothing man, I was just testing ya''

''You kissed Stacy''

''No'' John laughed as the girls came over

''Stacy did you kiss John''

''How much has he had to drink'' Stacy asked

''I'm not drunk''

''Uh-huh. I'm gonna mingle'' Stacy said walking off as Randy noticed Torrie was there as well so he got up

''Yeah I'm gonna…bye'' Then he ran off to catch up to Stacy leaving Torrie and John in awkward silence

Elsewhere in the streets Barbie and Maria sat at a café having a late snack

''So how come you broke up with John'' Barbie asked

''Cause I…it's complicated''

''I have time''

''Ok then…ah do you remember Stacy's friend Torrie'' Maria asked as Barbie nodded ''Her and John were bast friends before collage. And now she's back I can't see my relationship with John lasting too much longer

''I'm sorry sweety. But there plenty more guys around here''

''Ladies'' A voice said. Both girls looked up and saw Punk standing there with colored paper in both hands. They weren't sure what to say to him since he broke their friends' heart

''Uh hi Punk'' Barbie smiled ''Whatcha got there''

''Oh these. The guys in my dorm building are having a New Year's party'' He replied as Maria took a flyer and looked at it

''A new years party on the beach. In the middle of winter'' Maria question with a raised brow

''They say it's gonna be warm. This has been the strangest winter ever. There's no snow only rain or sunshine. So yous wanna come''

''Sure I will'' Barbie replied then looked at Maria for an answer

''I don't know'' She said unsurely

''Come on you'll have fun. I'll be there with you. And I'm sure the others will come. Right'' Barbie said looking at Punk

''Yea sure if they have a flyer'' Both girls looked at him ''You can only get in if you have a flyer. It saves crashers''

''Uh Punk since it's at the beach can't anyone just…you know rock up without someone noticing'' Barbie asked as Punk looked like he was thinking

''Didn't think of that. So you coming or what''

''I suppose'' Maria replied lowly

''Great. I'll see you then'' He said as he was about to walk away

''Wait'' Maria called out as he turned back to then ''Before you go…why did you break up with Candice''

He walked back to the table and leaned down on it ''Do yous really want to know'' The girls nodded ''I broke up with Candice because….''He paused for a moment ''I left her for Jeff.'' He answered not realizing how it sounded as the girls looked at eachother

''So you broke up with Candice for Jeff'' Maria repeated slowly as Punk nodded. ''So you and Jeff are…'' She trailed off the he realized what he said

''No I mean that Jeff needs her more then me. I mean I like her just not as much as Jeff''

''Awe that's sweet'' Barbie said

''Well your plan didn't work. She's been to upset about you to even talk to Jeff'' Maria said

''Not if they're both at the beach'' Punk answered suspiciously ''anyway I have to hand these out. I'll see yous'' Punk said walking away as the girls sat there in silence

''What about Punk'' Barbie asked breaking the silence

''What'' Maria said confused

''Why don't you go out with him''

''Are you crazy. I can't to that. He's my friends ex''

''Oh please. After she gets with Jeff at the party she'll be saying 'Punk, who'' Barbie waved off

''You are a strange lil girl'' Maria chuckled ''Besides she won't be there''

''How do you know''

''She's going to Milwaukee for a few days''

Back at the function John and Torrie still sat in awkward silence at the table

''What's this called'' Torrie asked picking at her food trying to start a conversation

''Don't know'' John replied lowly watching Stacy and Randy dance.

Torrie realized she wasn't gonna get him talking to her so she got up and went to the bathroom walking past Randy and Stacy. Stacy looked around the room then at Randy who was looking at her

''What'' She smiled

''Nothing. You look gorgeous today. But then again you do everyday'' He said as Stacy blushed

Torrie walked out of the restroom and saw Stacy's mother looking at them on the dance floor

''Hi, Ms. Keibler'' Torrie said coming up behind her grabbing a cup from the drink table

''Hello Torrie'' Patricia said back then continued looking at Stacy and Randy ''Don't they make a cute couple''

''Who Stacy and Randy'' Torrie nearly choked on her drink

''Yeah. I'm glad she's found someone who treats her right'' Patricia said dreamily

''You mean Randy'' Torrie laughed

''What's funny about that''

''Oh nothing. Just that with the reputation Randy has he's the last person anyone wants near their daughter''

''What reputation''

''He's the 'bed any girl he wants' type of guy''. And considering what he put Stacy through I'll be surprised if she's in any relationship with him. Hell I'm surprised they're friends and living together''

''Really. Excuse me'' Patricia said walking up to Stacy and Randy ''Can I borrow my daughter for a moment'' She smiled politely

''Yeah sure'' Randy said as Stacy was lead to the balcony by her mother

''What is the meaning of this'' Patricia asked in a harsh but quiet tone as to not cause a scene

''What'' Stacy asked

''Don't play dumb with me. I know your lying''

''About wha…''

''How could you lie to your own mother about a relationship that doesn't exists…''

Her mother went on one of her rampages where she paces back and forward while she keeps talking even though no one's listening. Stacy had taught herself to block her mother out growing up. Stacy realized what her mom was talking about and just roller here eyes as Patricia when on and on. Stacy looked around the room and saw John and Randy at a table talking while Torrie just sat near then trying to get them to allow her in the conversation. Stacy was brought from her thoughts when she noticed her mother was still talking.

''…And now you living with a boy who your not married to and has apparently hurt you before. What am I going to do with you? What will the neighbors think? What with the country club think…''

''Quiet'' Stacy said in a soft calm tone. Patricia stopped and looked at her daughter

''Excuse me''

''I said be quiet'' Stacy said in a little more loudly causing some peers to turn their attention to them. Torrie John and Randy got up and walked towards Stacy and her mom to see what was happening

''I demand an explanation''

''And you wonder why I feel I have to lie to you. You never listen. No Randy and I aren't dating. I tried to tell you that. Randy tried to tell you that. But again you don't listen. You've always said I've done things wrong. You never look at the good things. I'm a straight A student, I'm popular. And instead of being a drug addicted crack whore living off the streets (gets shocked gasps from some on lookers) I'm making top grades in collage'' Stacy explained then looked at Randy and smiled before turning back to her mom

''I turned a guys life around because he knew I had faith in him when I didn't even know it. You say I haven't been the best child. Well your no prize yourself. I had to practically learn everything I know on my own cause you were to busy with your 'country clubs'. Where were you when dad died, and where were you when I came home. You know what. You can keep your money, your luxurious lifestyle, and the fancy clothes. Just don't involve me in any of it'' Stacy said with an outburst, as everyone looked at her in shock especially her mother. With out another word Stacy turned around and walked out as the other three followed. Outside they ran to their car as Torrie ran behind

''Stac, I'm so sorry''

''It's not your fault Tor'' Stacy replied softly as the girls sat in the back

''Yea it is. I told her about you two. No one told me yous had something going on her'' Torrie pleaded then Randy turned around in the front passenger seat

''Do you realize what you've done'' He asked angrily

''Randy, calm down'' Stacy said softly but he didn't listen

''Is that all you do. Make others miserable'' Randy said to Torrie

''Randy stop it'' Stacy said louder. He shut his mouth and turned around. As the quiet lingered through the car Torrie turned to Stacy

''Stac I'm reall…'' But was cut off but John

''Torrie…'' He warned as she looked at his reflection in the mirror. ''Just drop it'' he mumbled

When the got to the apartment no one said anything to any one except Randy who offered to sleep on the couch again so Stacy cam sleep in his bed. They walked through the door and walked in to their respective rooms with out saying anything to the others