Title~ Stand Back! (3/?)
Author~ Cristal
Email~ Talis13@yahoo.com
Rating~ PG13
Spoilers~ None.
Disclaimer~ All characters belong to the WWE. ;)
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Summary~ There's a Hurricane coming through! He's looking for something: but who can help him find it?
She hummed gently under her breath as she unpacked her bag, depositing all of the things in the locker. She shook out the clothes, hanging them up with a smile before pulling out her makeup and brushes, setting them on the small shelf. She finally got to the wrestling boots, tossing them to the floor.
Her humming never stopped as she quickly changed into the black pants and snug, sleeveless white shirt. She turned, looking at the mirror nearby with a sigh. Her fingers ran gently through her brown hair, fluffing it up a little. She wasn't sure…maybe being a blonde was easier…the guys seemed to like her better then, weird as that sounded…She sighed again, small frown touching her full lips. Why was she comparing herself to the other divas…? Seemed kind of pointless really…she never would be as beautiful as most of them…
Shaking her head, she turned at the sound of the door opening, showing in Trish who was busy arguing with Lita. "I swear he does Lita!!"
The redhead rolled her eyes as she carefully set her small bag down. "You'd also swear the world was flat if the wrong person told you…"
"I would not!!"
Molly giggled at the two who immediately turned, looking at her. "Molly! Christian does or does not have a thing for Lita?!"
She looked seriously at the two. "That's what you're arguing about…?"
"Yes! Can you believe she doesn't believe me!?!"
"Yeah, the nerve of me…" Lita replied dryly.
Molly rolled her eyes at the two before Trish whirled on her again. "Come on Molly! Answer the question! Lita would believe you over me any way-"
"Must be your winning ways."
"Hush! Molly?"
Both were quiet as Molly shook her head again, sitting on the bench before starting to slip on her boots. "Well…he seems to…"
"HAHA!!"
Lita wrinkled her nose at her blonde friend. "Well…I don't know! I don't know what he thinks…about me or anything else…"
Molly sighed as Trish started extolling the virtues of Christian not being quiet with his opinions and his normal mentioning of the redhead. She felt though…about the same as Lita. She didn't understand what the guy SHE liked thought of her…He sort of…well, blew hot and cold almost. He acted interested then he didn't. Why couldn't he be more like…like Bubba Ray? Or even Christian? Everyone could tell what they thought. Hell, at least Bubba Ray TOLD Trish that he did like her…and they had been out on dates and things even. Even though Christian regularly mentioned Lita, he hadn't asked her out. Yet. Molly knew it was coming…you could see it in his eyes. He was so rambunctious…she felt bad for him sometimes though. He would get up the nerve to ask her and then BAM, something would happen or someone would make a smartass comment and he'd be back to swallowing the suggestion. He was obvious about liking her…she just wished Lita would notice and put the poor boy out of his misery.
"Molly? Are you there?!?"
She looked up, shaking her head. "I'm sorry Trish. I was just thinking: what?"
"Don't you think Lita ought to ask Christian out? If I wasn't attached, I would! He's so cute…" she gave silly smile as Lita smacked her.
"Well, at least if you mentioned it, maybe it would break the ice or whatever it is that's between you and stopping HIM from asking you out…"
Lita wrinkled her nose again as she sat on another bench. "I won't."
Molly looked up: that was rather vehement. She leaned her head to rest on her fist. "Why not?"
She sighed, her posture loosening as she did so. "I'll just make a fool out of myself Molly…" she shook her head sadly. "I'd hate to loose my friendship with such a great guy because I mentioned going out sometime…you know what I mean?"
Molly nodded slowly. "…I think…I do…"
"Well I don't." the blonde returned as she looked down at the redhead. "No one's telling you to propose to him Lita! Just ask if he wants to go see a movie. See…just a movie, no long-term commitment in site."
"That may work. I mean…I think he'll say yes. And you wouldn't have to technically look at it as a date if you didn't really want…" Molly shrugged, wondering if that would work for her situation.
Lita shook her head sadly as she started out the women's locker door. "That's part of the problem guys…I WANT to look at it that way…and I don't think he would…"
Molly bit her bottom lip, wanting to just blurt out 'he's in love with you why don't you see this?!?!' but decided silence was the better part of valor. She finished lacing her boots, making her own exit. Maybe she would try some of that good advice for herself…
Molly leaned over, breathing deeply after her match. She still wasn't sure exactly HOW she got relegated to Heat matches…not that she was really complaining, but still. She'd like to have gotten back onto Raw. That's where they keep the women's championship. She imagined she and Victoria would have a great match or three…But, she and Ivory had a wonderful match like normal anyway. No wonder they had Ivory as one of the trainers for Tough Enough…she was a fantastic wrestler but was still approachable.
She jumped at the hand resting on her back. "You all right sweetheart?"
She smiled at the drawling voice as she stood, looking back. "I'm fine Ivory. Thanks…"
"Just making sure." She smiled. "Good match by the way!"
"Thanks, you too…" she smiled back, waving as the other woman started towards the dining area. "See you later…"
"Later girl…"
Shrugging Molly started back towards the women's locker room as she shook her head. She needed a shower now…wrestling Ivory was fun but certainly tiring. Her eyes closed for just a moment and she heard his voice. She froze for whatever reason…it was pathetic…it was like she was back in high school or something…Looking up, the blonde turned brunette glanced over, seeing the object of her affections in a VERY animated conversation with another rambunctious coworker.
Half of her was wondering what they were talking about but the other half…well, the other half figured it was probably best to just not ask knowing those two. She smiled with a nod at Chris who nodded energetically at her. "Molly!"
"Hey Chris…you act hyped up on coffee…"
He grinned, blue eyes flashing merrily back at her as Shane turned, matching grins on both men. "Moi? Perish the thought honey…I don't NEED coffee!!!"
She laughed at the blonde who preened happily in front of her. The blonde bowed to both. "Well, the King of the World must get ready to make an appearance!" his head raised, eyes darkening as he got into character before he smiled/ "Don't do anything I wouldn't do."
Both were quiet as he walked off. Shane shook his green head. "What an invite."
She laughed again as he smiled at her. "I saw your match. You did a nice job."
"Still lost."
He shrugged, waving a hand. "Can't win 'em all you know. Besides, you still did great."
She smiled, before biting her bottom lip. Suppose it was now or never…she'd hate to be in Christian's position and never find a good opportunity. "Shane…I was wondering…"
He cocked his head, listening to the suddenly nervous young lady in front of him. "Uh huh?"
She smiled at him. "I was wondering if you'd want to go see a movie sometime soon? There are some good ones out right now…" He was quiet a moment, staring at her. Was he hearing things…? She bit her lip at his silence, assuming the worst. "I'm sorry…if you don't want to, that's cool, I just thought I'd ask and-"
"Are you…are you asking me out…?"
She looked down before glancing up briefly to meet brown eyes. "You don't have to look at it that way Shane…if you don't want…I mean, I know I'm probably not first choice or whatever…but, well-"
She looked up at he grabbing her hand that was flailing around as she rambled unhappily on. He cocked his head, watching her before smiling. "I'd love to…when did you want to go?"
Silence emanated from her a long moment. She shook her head slightly, looking up at him. "…did-did you say yes?"
He couldn't help but laugh as she blushed, her head ducking down again. "Yeah, I guess I did…"
She nodded again, a smile moving across her face. "Great! Whatever time is good for you then!"
He couldn't help but smile down at her. "How about tomorrow night. I have the evening free. Maybe we can grab dinner while we're out too…"
"That would be fantastic Shane! Thank you so much!" she bounced up and down, unable to feel anything but elated. He gave a start as she pulled his head down, giving a quick kiss on the cheek before bouncing down the hallway with a wave. "I'll call you tomorrow! See you later!"
He nodded, hand to his cheek. He felt like an idiot, but couldn't help it. She actually asked HIM out… "Later Molly…" He shook his head before starting down the opposite hallway. "Wow…okay…"
End Chapter 3