Dove and Grenade Chapter 6, a wrestling fanfic

Day two was a busy one for Dove as she stepped in unknown territory of Public Relations with fans. She had never done signings, or photo ops before and was very thankful to have been teamed up with her Besty, Danhausen, for the duration. What she wasn't counting on was her smartass cousin and band mates having also joined the line to get her autograph and official picture with her and Danhausen. Afterwards she went to her cabin to try and figure out what gear combo she should wear for the rumble match that evening. She had to give credit to those who did meet and greet, it wasn't as easy as she thought it would be.

Flopping backwards on her bed she sighed to finally hand her chance to get off her feet but it was just her luck that when she started to strip down a familiar knocking code sounded on her cabin door. Huffing, she tossed a dove and grenade hoodie over her bra and wandered over the door to quickly let her ex into her room before anyone spotted him. "What do you want now Chris? I was trying to change...ed" she started to ask when he watched him toss his leather jacket and shirt off and kick his boots off and crawl onto her bed without so much as a hi. Walking over she placed her hand onto his shoulder "Chris?" she whispered but a loving smile replaced her look of worry. Chris Jericho had snuck in for a nap in what he must have felt was the safest place to get one. Not wanting to disturbed him she quickly placed the do not disturbed sign on her door in the hall before stripped off the hoodie to finish getting ready for her match.

Every now and then she looked over at his sleeping form and made sure his breath was even and steady. It was unnerving and calming at the same time seeing her ex catching a nap like this out of all the other places on the ship he probably could have gotten a nap in she silently wondered why did he pick her. They had only just started talking frighting again and regardless of the fact she was single she just wasn't even ready to be in a relationship with anyone. Sighing heavily, she continued to have her back to him while she tried on various items of her gear, she just couldn't find the right look for her first match.

"You alright Hellz?" a voice murmured "that's the fifth outfit you've tried on!" he pointed out from his place on her bed. Jumping in fright she turned around to see Jericho yawn and sit up against the headboard of the single bed. "Show me what you've got and we'll figure something out "he suggested yawning once again "Thanks for the nap. I really needed to get one in."

"You're welcome, but why my room? It's nowhere near where you said yours was." she asked, laying out all of her gear on the bed before him as he requested.

"That's exactly why!" he shrugged while leaning forward to go through each stack and put a few combinations together for her to try "I wanted to sneak one in in the last place anyone would think to find me, and the safest place in my opinion" he explained "Here, try these out and we'll narrow things down." Nodding she took the first outfit into the bathroom to change.

"I was thinking last night, while I should have been sleeping, and I can't come up with a set list for our last show that won't have a song playing that doesn't remind me of the last ten years... Fuck it's doesn't even feel like it's been that long. "He muttered.

"Go on, I'm listening" she called out supportively from within the bathroom. She could see through his exterior better than anyone at times and she could see that this time it was he who needed to get shit off his chest.

"I written so many songs with you in mind and even older songs remind me of the last ten years without you. I've got the master list that the band agreed on but there are just some songs listed that hurt" he sighed.

"Chris, look at me" she sighed walking out of the bathroom partially dressed just to show him she was there and she was listening. "Tell me when and where you need me and I'll be right there in the crowd for you."

Standing up he started to sing one song in particular to show his point.

"Talk to me, tell me what you want
Walk with me, this battle has been lost
Set me free, I can't pay this cost
Can't you see without you, I am lost

I know that things will never be the same
No need to explain, I'm not looking for someone to blame
I know that things will never be the same
Now I'm forced to face the truth
That the best part of me died with you

Open the door, let me back inside
Please no more, you'll just run and hide
Behind your world, full of fight and strong
I've lost it all, didn't take too long

Silence and distance, when I'm next to you
False words are spoken, I can't believe it's true
Ignoring the presence, like I don't exist
Move on without me, I guess I won't get missed

(I know that things will never be the same) she sang out, right with him
I know that things will never be the same
Now I'm forced to face the truth
That the best part of me died with you"

Closing the distance between them she wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him tenderly, she gasped slightly as he wrapped his arms around her waist and lifted her off the floor when he tightened the hug. "I'm soo sorry baby... I hurt you so bad..." she murmured against the top of his head when she could feel tears against part of her bare shoulder.

Taking a deep breath, she pulled her head back and whispered "Look at me" to get his attention. Once he was looking up into her emerald eyes, she kissed his nose softly "Watch me shine! replace it with that! You know I love that one and you always sing that one choruses line soo deep and soft whenever I'm down because you Never gave up on me... I know I gave up on us but I mean look at us right now. I'm half naked, and so are you for that fact, but we're here hugging and doing the one thing we've always done the best. Forgive and lift each other up." she pointed out. "I'm not ready for a physical relationship but Pip is ready to have Chazz back... that is if he wants his partner in pranks back again..." she whispered to him honestly. "What's another song that you're having trouble with?" she asked after he continued to stand there holding her, choaking back the urge to cry at how vulnerable her 'Chazz' was being with her.

Setting her down he placed a loving kiss on her lips and stood back "Let's get this gear figured out. I know, get dressed and bring it with us. "He suggested already having started getting dressed himself "I've got warm ups soon and I think better on me feet" he explained which received a faint snort as she also threw on some street clothing. "Hold it!" he said suddenly

"What? What's wrong now?" she asked, holding her arms out to her sides not wanting to move, which made him laugh.

"Your street clothing... that's all you need... You're the Dove and Granade... beautiful and deadly at the same time. Just sport your HU gear and basic black pads and when it gets serious just strip off the hoodie and kick ass like Hellcat!" he suggested holding his hands out palms up towards her. "Paul isn't here but I am so, consider me your substitute Manager. We have a few different stages set up so different bands can play and we'll time you for what your friends are on stage and you can wrestle along to them. What song of theirs would you love to wrestle to?" he asked now, getting completely into and excited about helping her make her first big in ring fight.

"I don't know about kicking ass too but I've always wanted to sing 'Unstoppable' with you on stage!" she blurted right out with a cheesy grin.

Laughing he mussed up her natural light brown hair "I'll see what I can do with that on, Pip. Now let's finish getting dressed. I'm already running late to a meet and great."

"Now that we're talking again... do we tip toe about bullshit with people or how do we handle this?" she asked honestly, needing his advice on their current situation.

He thought it over while she dressed "We're consenting adults talking! I don't see how it's anyone else's business what we are to each other." he said bluntly that's when his cell started going crazy and urgent knocking could be heard on her cabin door.

"Looks like you've been reported MIA" she laughed as she seen who was at her door. Opening it up she let Rich ward in without question "Sleeping beauty is safe and sound" she laughed much to his shocked expression at seeing Jericho still fixing his clothing.

"Man, you had us looking everywhere, which is how I came to ask her." Rich pointed out to his bandmate while shaking his head.

"I got sidetracked with her gear and talking over some ideas for my match" he explained truthfully.

Knowing the man for as long as he had Rich nodded his head only partially believing him "Alright Romeo, back to work!" he laughed now ushering Jericho out of the room.

Dove laughed hard knowing that Rich had just proved her point about being seen together but simply closed the door behind them as she was leaving the room also. "I've got to go warm up." she said waving the two men off and headed in a different direction as they.

"Birdy, Ahh there you are. Everyone is looking for Chris Judas have you seen him?" Danhausen asked her urgently.

Dove had to bend over and hold onto her knee and her stomach both from how hard she was laughing. "He just walked off with Rich, he had some match ideas for me for later and we lost track of time. I fucking knew this shit would happen..."

" Ahhh No swearing!" he scolded her dramatically "You knew what would happen?" he asked standing at her side with a hand on her back as she tried to get herself pulled together.

Leaning over she cupped her hand and whispered into his ear "He came to my room for a 15-minute nap, mostly because he knew it was the safest place. And... We got distracted putting my ring gear together for the rumble match." she explained leaning back nodding her head. "You hit the nail on the head, Danhausen." she said with a look of hope in her eyes.

"Attention Chris Jericho search squad; he's been located safe and sound!" cheering could be heard all over the decks at the announcement "On behalf of Fozzy we'd like to thank all of you for all of the hard work and dedica..." ... "You assclown, give me that!"

Dove and Danhausen were actually on the floor laughing hard as Rich Ward made his little announcement.