"Searchin' for a hero"
A John/Ashley fanfic
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Chapter 55 "Hoes over Bros"
Ashley slowly started to wake up and instinctively leaned her arm next to her, but finding just an empty spot where her boyfriend was supposed to be, she opened her eyes. Getting used to the daylight that was starting to enter from the window, she glanced at the digital clock on the bedside and noticed that it was 6:45 AM. Wondering where John could have been she lifted up her gaze, still rubbing her eyes, just to see his shirtless back in front of her.
-John what are you doing?
-Hey, did I wake you up? –He asked turning to face her just for a second and then coming back to whatever he was doing.
-No, you didn't… but what are you doing baby?
-Packing our things, -he shrugged- after tonight show we said we were coming back home for a couple of days right?
She looked confused at their bags placed on what was supposed to be Randy's bed before replying. –Yeah, sure… but why are you doing this at this ungodly hour? –She smiled- C'mon let's get back to bed, we have all day to pack our things.
-Nah, I couldn't really sleep, so… -He shrugged.
Ashley sighed and adjusted herself in a sitting position; she contemplatively observed John's movements for a few moments before speaking softly. –John, this isn't about leaving tonight.
-Of course it is. –He immediately replied- Otherwise why should I need packing?
-This is about Randy. If you feel guilty you can just call him and apologize, it's okay. –She faintly smiled.
-What? –He stopped and looked at her raising an eyebrow- And why on earth should I be feeling guilty Ash? Cause HE rkoed me out of nowhere?
-John you literally kicked him out of the room yesterday after the show! –She exclaimed.
-And I'd do it again right now! Geez Ash, he deliberately attacked me!
-Are you kidding John? Of course he attacked you… that's our job! And it's since January that Randy is talking about the title… why had you to react like this?
-Because he's supposed to be my best mate, or at least I thought so. –He blankly replied.
-But of course he is! That's just our job baby, I don't understand…, he's just doing his job.
-Unbelievable, -He shook his head sarcastically smiling- I got attacked and YOU're defending him!
-I'm not defending anyone! –She protested- I'm just saying that there's no need of 'this', you're overreacting baby. –She softly said.
-Oh thanks, now I'm also a 'drama queen'.
-Stop it, John. I'm not saying anything like this. I can understand that you're upset but I'm just trying to help you. Your friendship with Randy is not on the line, is not involved in this. It was "the legend killer" who attacked you, not your best friend "Randy Orton". He's just doing his job like we all do. Like when Lashley speared you or when HBK turned on you. –She pointed out.
-That's different.
-No, it's not! Trish and I too then, we're best friends and we fought each other for the title without all this drama. Yes, I know you two have to pretend to hate each other out there, but what's the matter?
-You didn't attack Trish out of blue, you informed her that you were chosen as number one contender and next champ. Before.
-So the point is that he didn't warn you? He didn't tell you he was your next opponent?
-Exactly.
-But you don't know why he didn't! C'mon John, there was no need of reacting like this and kick him out of the room after the show! –She said getting frustrated.
-I reacted like someone who got stabbed in the back, I don't expect you to understand this.
-ORLY? Cause I don't know anything about getting stabbed in the back by someone you trust, right? –She stood up and faced him with her hands on her hips- In case you forgot, one minute I was celebrating the victory of a match with a girl… supposed to be friend of ours and a minute later I was been told that I had to go under surgery because of her, how does it seem to you?
-Ash, I didn't mean to-
-No, now you listen to me. I understand that you're upset and whatever but don't take it out on me when I'm just trying to make some sense out of this situation. And no, you don't know why Randy didn't tell you before what he was going to do, and you can't know if you don't ask him. Now, it could have been cause he didn't know either or because he thought that you would understand that it was just an in-ring thing, I don't know. But only Randy can tell you this. So-
-Yeah, I got it, you're taking his side. That's great, that's just great.
-What? –She exasperatedly exclaimed- You know what? Forget it. When you'll stop being an ass and decide to be again the guy that I love let me know. –And with that the dirty diva slammed the door behind her.
-Damn it!
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Now, at 7 in the morning after a fight with your boyfriend and besides when you're still in your pajamas, there's only a person when you can go to. And so Ashley marched towards her best friend's hotel room and lightly knocked on the door.
-Hey, -Trish greeted her a few moments later.
-Hey, did I wake you up?
-Nah, don't worry hun. There was no way to try to sleep anyway. –She smiled at her friend, then fully opened the door and nodded in the direction of the other bed in the room where the legend killer was snoring.
Ashley tried to hold a laugh and sat down on Trish's bed. –What is he doing here?
-You tell me. He came to knock on my door at 2 in the morning when btw I was peacefully asleep, telling me that John threw him out of your room or something like that and the hotel was already booked up. –The Canadian explained rolling her eyes and sitting down next to her best friend.
-Yeah, I know. –She sighed- The John part I mean, I didn't know that he then crushed here.
Then before Trish could respond anything, the legend killer snored loudly making the two girls startle.
-Geez, I couldn't sleep at all –Trish complained- I forgot how was sleeping with him… and before you say anything about that, -she added smacking playfully Ashley's arm while she was silently giggling- I mean when I HAD to share the room with him cause you switched your place with him to go to John's room. –She concluded rolling her eyes.
-Of course you meant that, I wasn't going to say anything! –The punk diva protested with an "I'm innocent" face that said exactly the opposite actually.
-Yeah and I'm believing you, -the 7 times women's champion laughed- you spend too much time with Mr. RKO over there to not make an allusion on that.
-John thinks the same. –She giggled making Trish smiled amused.
-So, what's the matter? Why John shut him out?
-For the RKO. –Ashley sighed.
-Oh no. –Trish echoed.
-Exactly. Apparently John took it like something personal and I've never seen him so angry. We just had a fight about it.
-Aw, I'm sorry hun. What happened?
-Well I was just trying to say that there was no need of kick him out of the room, they could have talked it out… right?
-Of course.
-I mean, why does John take it like that? It's about the title, not their friendship. It's our job… it has nothing to do with them being friends.
-Yeah, sure, it's just business. I mean you and I fought for the title too but it was all good between us.
-Exactly my point… but when I tried to explain it to John he jumped on me saying that obviously I'm taking Randy's side. –The self proclaimed dirty diva concluded with a sigh.
-Ow that's bad.
-Yeah.
-And that's pretty messed up too. For what I saw yesterday he was pretty upset too. –The Canadian pointed out nodding in Randy's direction.
-Yeah I figured so… Gosh I hate this situation! –She exclaimed out of exasperation- They're friends, it's not supposed to be like this!
-I know hun. –Trish sympathetically agreed.
Ashley nodded and stared at the floor for a few seconds in deep thoughts, then she lifted her eyes on her best friend again. –We have to do something Trish.
-Yeah, I know… wait. We? And what I have to do with this?
-I need your help hun, they're both stubborn.
-And childish.
-Yep. They could go on forever. We have to stop this before it goes too far.
-I understand that sweetie, I wanna help you but how can I? I mean, you're caught in the middle of this… if they don't even listen to you what can I do?
-You can help me with Randy. –Ashley suggested with a smile.
-And what makes you think he would listen to me?
-He came here tonight.
-Because the hotel was booked up.
-But there are at least other 15 wrestlers or divas in the same hotel who could have given him a bed.
-Maybe they were out or something.
-C'mon Trishy, he… -she fortunately stopped before revealing Randy's feelings for the Canadian.
-He what? –She asked with a puzzled look.
-He cares about you, you know. He's trying to be a better person also for you and the baby… you're the only one who can do this. –The former champion truthfully said.
Trish just nodded listening to her and slightly blushed thinking of the conversation and the kiss shared with the legend killer the day before. It was all so new to her… this 'new' Randy, the baby, this strange feeling she couldn't even explain to herself… that it actually surprised her to hear such things so clearly said from Ashley. –Okay, I can't promise you anything but I'll try.
-You're the best hun! –The dirty diva beamed.
-I know, thanks. –She said amused- Just one more thing… now that we are obviously involved with these two kids… this won't do anything at our friendship right?
-Of course, we won't let they do.
-So… hoes over bros? –Trish winked.
-Hoes over bros. –Ashley giggled.
-Ok, now let's take a pause from this boys' drama and some time for us! Shopping break?
-I'm totally in! That's just one little problem…
-Shoot.
-My pajamas.
-Oh you can borrow something for me, you know I'm not already that fat. –The Canadian said amused.
-Haha thanks then!
-You know, I'm totally astonished.
-About what? –The self proclaimed dirty diva asked puzzled.
-How the hell can he still peacefully sleep with us talking just in front of him?
-Oh I know, he totally sleeps like a dead person! –She giggled.
-Let's hope the baby will take it from him then… more hours to sleep for me. –Trish smiled.
-Oh yeah it would be great! –Ashley echoed with a smile, glad to find her best friend finally in a chipper mood again and thinking that it had something to do with guy asleep just beside them- Nothing wakes him up… not even when John and I-
-Eww stop there! I don't wanna hear the rest, thank you! –Trish cut off the dirty diva who laughed as her friend literally pushed her towards the bathroom and Randy kept on snoring unaware of anything else around him.
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A couple of hours later, after their shopping session, Trish entered her hotel room just to find the legend killer pacing back and forth.
-Finally, here you are. –He said with a sigh of relief.
-Something wrong? You look rather anxious. –She asked genuinely puzzled.
-No, I was just… well, kinda worried for you… -he admitted a little embarrassed.
-For me?
-Yeah, I mean I had no idea of where you were for hours and you know, in your condition…
-Oh.
-Sorry, I didn't mean to be… overprotective. –He said stuffing his hands in his pockets.
-No, it's a sweet thing. –She smiled and pretended to suddenly search for something in her bags, trying to hide the color of her cheeks- It's nice to have someone who worries about you.
-So, you okay? –He smiled at her comment.
-Yes, I've been at the mall with Ash, you know… trying to relax a bit.
-Yeah, that's good. Are you going to be at the show tonight?
-Yeah… I forgot to tell you yesterday among all that happened, I spoke with Vince… about the pregnancy I mean, and so he invented this fake shoulder injury to justify my absence from action, but until it gets obvious I can still make promos and stuff, you know.
-So… you told him about… you know…
-You?
-Yeah…
-Nope, I didn't. I think he obviously assumed that Chris is the dad so…
-Oh ok, sure.
-I mean… I don't want to hide that you're the father, Randy, I just… I just don't feel like telling the news yes… it's too soon, we're just starting to deal with it ourselves. I just told Vince that I'm pregnant and that I'd like no one to know for the moment, so he decided for this injury thing and said that of course the decision is up to me if and when I wanna reveal the news.
-Yeah, I understand. –He nodded- So we're the only ones to know?
-Yes, with Ashley and John. And speaking of…
-Can I give you a ride to the arena? –He offered lightly chuckling and clearly avoiding the subject.
-Sure. –She smiled.
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John nervously walked through the arena's corridors, he was still mad at Randy… and now at himself too for having treated Ashley in that way.
Fortunately they weren't used to fight often so when it happened, after a whole day far from her, he started to feel quite uncomfortable. He missed her and it was his fault.
He checked his cell again but there still was no sign of her, so the champ decided to finally swallow his pride and be the one to call her, when noises and voices around him informed him that in short time she had to be there anyway.
-Hey Candice! –He called after the brunette when she passed him by.
-Yes?
-Have you seen Ashley by any chance?
-Yeah, I just left her, she was hanging out around the catering room.
-Thanks, see you around.
-Sure, anytime!
So John hurried along the corridor until he finally spotted her. She was sat on a trunk all alone in a corner; she was wearing a pair of light blue jeans and a white baby tee that he figured belonged to Trish or any of the girls, along with a pair of white converse. Her fringe was taken back by a butterfly hairclip and the rest of her hair was naturally waved. He sighed. She was beautiful. But she wasn't smiling as usual, she was staring at her phone with a rather gloomy expression and John cursed himself cause he knew it was because of him.
-The jerk didn't call you, did he? –He approached her lightly smiling and stuffed his hands in his jeans' pockets.
-Hey… well men are always jerks. –She lifted up her gaze and weakly sighed but lightly smiled anyway.
-Thought you disappeared or ran away God knows where.
-I spent the day with Trish. –She explained with a shrug- But would have you done in case?
-If you had ran away? Tell the whole crew to fuck off cause there ain't no way I'd compete without you and then run to search for my punkie. –He chuckled.
-Sounds good, but you didn't call anyway.
John sighed and ran a hand through his short hair, then readjusted his cap. –I'm sorry Ash. I had no right to jump on you like that… and surely not to tell you that you couldn't understand when I perfectly know what you're going through… that was lame. And I'm an idiot.
-No you're not, but you were this morning. –She softly said.
-I know.
-I was just trying to help you… I wasn't picking any side. I just love both of you and I don't want to see your friendship ruined like this… that's all. –She explained.
John silently nodded and motioned if he could sit next to her, which she obviously accepted. –I know baby, I'm sorry. I was just upset with him and… I don't know, a little jealous I guess.
-Jealous? Of Randy? –Her eyes widened.
-Yeah… I mean, I know you care about him and you two spend a lot of time together… and you were technically defending him this morning… and the folk is pretty charming too, damn him.
-John… but I love you, you know it. –She sincerely smiled taking his hand- Randy is your best friend, our best friend and yes, sure, I care about him but like I love my own brother. You know that, there's no need of being jealous.
-Yeah, I kinda lost it this morning… -He shyly said.
-And besides, I find you hell hotter than Randy. –She said with a mischievous smile.
-That's definitely a good point. –He smirked leaning to kiss her but she leaned backwards avoiding his kiss.
-I have no forgiven you yet. –She shook her head but smiled quite amused.
-And what I have to do to be forgiven? –He playfully rolled his eyes.
-Tell me why you didn't call me. –She softly said distractedly playing with his fingers.
-Stupid men's pride. –John sighed- Plus being ashamed of having been such an ass to you. I know I should have apologized earlier, I'm sorry babe.
-I missed you, I don't wanna spend another whole day in a fight with you. –She pouted and cuddled up against his shoulder.
-Neither do I baby, trust me. I missed you too. –He chuckled and kissed the top of her head placing an arm around her.
-So what are you going to do with Randy?
-I don't know, we're both pretty stubborn to decide to talk with each other I guess.
-But you're both wrong too. –She pointed out.
-Yeah, I know.
-Talk with him John, he's your best friend. That's what matters the most… not who started this or who's proud or stubborn. –She suggested speaking softly.
-Can you give me some time to figure this out?
-Sure, I trust you and I know you'd make the right decision. –She lightly smiled.
-And about my forgiveness now? –He chuckled.
-We'll see about that. –She teased but then gave him a peck on the lips- Now go get ready for the house show champ.
Hope you liked it! I kept changing things till the end with this chapter, lol i wasn't very satisfied with it! So how will things go between John and Randy? And how will Ashley and Trish deal with this situation?
