Chapter IX: No Talk.
Cont. of Raw Monday: 08-10-2001.
"Hunter," Valerie cried, jumping into the arms of the man in front of her.
"Kiddo," Triple H laughed, hugging her back. "I'm glad someone's happy to see me."
Valerie smiled as Triple H set her down and gently tugged on a strand of her hair. He'd been a friend of her for some years and, like the Rock, had become like a brother.
"Of course I'm glad to see you, I haven't seen you almost a month now." She mock pouted.
Triple H laughed. "I've been really busy but I'll make it up to you, I'll take you out to lunch tomorrow."
Valerie smiled, this was her time for free meals. First the Rock, now Triple H.
"Great," she said.
"And if you need me…" Triple H began.
"…I'll know where to find you," Valerie finished.
Valerie and Triple H hugged again. Triple H went on his way and Valerie went off to find Jeff. Before she could take more than a few steps however she heard a familiar voice calling out her name.
"Hey, Valerie."
Valerie turned around and saw Jeff Hardy jogging towards her. Instantly she felt her face heat up.
"Hey, Jeff," she said softly, hoping the blush wasn't as obvious as she feared.
"Where were you going?" the man in front of her asked.
"To find you," Valerie admitted, her face feeling very warm.
Jeff smiled and said, "Really?"
"Really, I wanted to talk to you," she said, encouraged by his smile.
"I suppose we do have some talking to do," Jeff said, moving a little closer.
Valerie's response to that was lost when another voice cut in. A very angry voice.
"Valerie 'Joyce' Calloway, get your ass away from that boy, NOW!"