.::Learn To Fly::.
Chapter 4
Tabitha awoke to the harsh sound of a phone ringing. Grumbling, she rolled over and counted to 10 before whispering a soft hello to the person on the other end.
Good morning sunshine.
She smiled as she recognized Matt's voice radiating through the phone toward her.
Good morning yourself. She said as she sat up in bed, with her back against the headboard.
So, I was calling to tell you a few things. Matt said as he stretched out his legs in front of him, on his bed, in his house.
What exactly would you want to tell me? She asked with curiosity in her voice.
Well in a few hours I'm hopping a plane to go meet up with the other WWF Superstars and I won't be back for a few days. You know how that goes. He said with a hint of sadness evident in his voice.
Yep, and before you ask Matt, I do understand your job. I mean, I know that we just met and everything, but I would really like to continue seeing you and I realize that the job you have comes with a lot of responsibilities and obligations. She said biting her bottom lip nervously, afraid that she had overstepped her bounds when there wasn't any response for a few moments.
Matt let out a sigh of relief before forging on with his reason for calling.
The reason I was calling was to go ahead and ask if I could see you as soon as I get home because I wouldn't want you to find someone else to spend your time with. He said wickedly.
I don't think that will be happening anytime soon. Tabitha said smiling brightly, even though he couldn't see it.
So I guess I'll see you when I get back because I've really gotta go catch this plane. Jeff is yelling at me to hurry my big ass up. I'll go show him exactly how big of an ass I have. He said laughing.
I'll see ya when you get back Matt, I'll be sure to actually pay attention now when they watch wrestling at work. She said laughing along with him.
Until then Tabitha. He said before hanging up.
Until then, Matt. She whispered as she did the same.
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A few hours later, Tabitha found herself lounging at work, waiting for her shift to begin. She was sitting at the bar, listening to Tony complain at the new waitress and how he couldn't believe the price of gas, when she looked up and saw the opening for Sunday Night Heat on the TV.
Hey Tony, she said cutting into his long, drawn out, bitch session. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this a WWF show? She asked with growing excitement.
Yes it is, Tabs, I'll go turn it up so you can experience this in it's full glory. He said running over to the TV.
Tabitha sat engrossed for the next forty-five minutes, waiting anxiously to catch a glimpse of the men she knew. Just when she was about to give up hope she heard some really weird music and saw men coming from the audience. Her face lit up as she recognized Adam and Jay.
Hey I know those two Tony! Finally somebody I want to see. She said as she tried to get closer to the TV.
Wonder if they are going to be fighting Matt and Jeff, they are starting to get their rivalry going again. Tony said as he took a seat next to her.
Tabitha sat with interest as she saw the two hype the crowd and wondered who their opponents would be. She had to laugh when she saw Adam in a cowboy hat, a black furry one at that. Suddenly she heard music that sounded like some stuff she would listen to and the fans went insane. Just as she was about to ask Tony who it was, she saw Matt's tall frame step out onto the ramp as he started walking toward the ring. Tabitha was transfixed as she saw him get into what she knew was called the zone' She gasped as she saw each of them twist and turn in the air and take hard hits. By the end of the match, she was amazed and knew that she was hooked to this sport and this man. She now had a new respect for what he did and for the fans. As the show went off, she looked at Tony who had a look of understanding on his face. He also knew what it was like to be bitten by what he liked to call the wrestling bug and he was more than happy to share with her his knowledge and understanding.
They do that almost every night? She asked astonished.
Yup, every night they have to work, that right there is what they do.
Kinda makes my job look pointless. She said laughing as she hit the floor.
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I could kill the professor I have for Econ, he never explains anything, it's all just a bunch of gibberish to me. Tabitha complained as she sat at a table in the food court on campus with one of her best friends, Carrie.
Girl, I told you not to take it with that stupid professor, but no you had to be stubborn as you always are and insist that was the class you just HAD to take. Carrie said biting into a French fry.
Tabitha rolled her eyes and was about to reply when she heard her cell phone go off.
Please God, don't let it be Tony calling me into work early. She said before clicking it on.
She said as she dipped a French fry in ketchup and stuffed it in her mouth.
So, Tony tells me that you watched the match last night and you were mesmerized by my bulging biceps.
Do you always start a conversation off without saying hello, Matthew, because that's really not very polite. She said covering up the fact that she was blushing a deep red.
I'm sorry Tabs, Hello, no is it true that you said I have bulging biceps. He asked laughing, enjoying the torture he was putting her through.
I may have made an offhanded remark about it. She said giving into the teasing.
Well I guess it's only fair since I told Tony you have killer legs. He said honestly.
Yeah then I guess it would be pretty fair. She said giggling.
So, what sunshine, are you up to?
I'm sitting in the food court of my college eating French fries and dishing girl stuff with my best friend. She said as she ate another French fry.
How about you?
Well, Jeff and I are sitting in the airport waiting for our connecting flight to get us home. He said as she heard some scuffling going on in the background.
Tabitha, I will be so glad when we get home so this bonehead will shut up about you, I've had to hear about you all this trip, please put me out of my misery. Jeff yelled into the phone.
Tabitha laughed when she heard Matt yelling at Jeff to shut up and give him the phone back. Sorry about that, little brothers can be such a PAIN. He said laughing at the look on Jeff's face.
That's alright, I bet they can especially Jeff. She laughed as she heard Matt tell Jeff what she said and he started protesting.
Another reason I called is to tell you to be ready at 7:00 tonight, there will be a surprise for you.
I can't tonight Matt, I'm scheduled to work. She said disappointed.
Not anymore, I pulled some strings, ya know I'm tight with the owner and he's giving you the night off. Matt whispered into the phone.
Matt that was really sweet, what should I wear? She asked getting excited.
Ask you're friend, I'll talk to you later. He said clicking the phone off.
Tabitha sat there for a minute and then stared at Carrie.
Ok what do you know? She asked as Carrie smiled and stood up leading her out of the food hall.
I do know that you're in for a night you will never forget Tabs dear, this guy is a keeper. She said as they walked toward her car.