Chapter 15 (an explosive day)
Nikki awoke to the sound of knocking on her door. Nikki rolled over and proceeded to climb out of the bed. Once on her feet she stumbled feeling like she had be run over by a train. "I'm coming, damn," Nikki yelled. Walking across her room Nikki passed the full-length mirror that hung on one wall, startled by what she saw Nikki stopped. She had bruises on her upper arms and when she turned she had even more on her back. "Ok I'm coming," Nikki yelled turning from her thoughts. She pulled on a pair of jeans and a baggy tee-shirt, thinking to herself, "I believe in ruff sex but oh my god." Thinking that maybe things just got carried away, but then something about it just didn't set right with her.
Nikki opened the door to find Belle standing on the other side with Shane and Chris in tow. "Damn girl I thought you were never going to answer. What's up with the clothes, its not cold," Belle questioned. "Well I just felt like being frumpy today, the way your acting you'd think it was a sin," Nikki snapped. Belle stood there studying her friend knowing that something was up, "Well sorry, we just wanted to see if you wanted to go to breakfast with us," Belle said. "Sorry I didn't mean to snap. I just didn't sleep well last night, kinda had a bad dream," Nikki said. "But I am starven so lets go," Nikki quickly add knowing that if she waited any longer her friend would start to question her even more.
Once in the dining room Nikki chose to sit across from Shane remembering what Sean had said and being careful not to get to close. Since she new that at any time he would pop up and see her. "So Nik are you going to go with me scuba diving again today," Shane asked Nikki. "Um, I thought I would just hang with Belle and catch up on what's been going on with her," Nikki said figuring that was her safest route at the moment until she could figure out what was up with Sean. "Well that's cool I just planned on going down to the pool with Chris, provided he behaves today," Belle said with a chuckle. Chris nudged her in the arm and replies, "I'm always good, hun." "Ok what ever you say Chris," Belle replies.
Just then Lita walks up to the table and says, "So I hope you had fun the other day soaking me with water." Belle choked on her breakfast and managed to say, "Uh it was Chris's fought," Belle stuttered. "Look its cool it just caught me off guard and plus I know how Chris is," Lita said with a laugh. "So we're going to the pool later on, want to join us," Belle asks. "Sure," Lita replies as she starts to walk away. "Hey Nikki what's up girl," Matt says as he saunters up to where they were sitting. "Nothing much so how's it going," Nikki replies nervously. "Not much getting ready to go to the casino and play a few games want to come," Matt asks. Remembering what happened after the last time she was at the casino Nikki quickly replied, "Nah, I'm going to spend the day with my Belle."
Nikki sit in a lounge chair beside the pool watching Belle and Chris in the water. Nikki loved that Belle was smiling, it had been a long time since she had seen her dear friend like this. Yeah Chris is definitely good for her. "So how are you today little lady," Nikki heard from beside her, bringing her quickly out of her thoughts. Turning her head she looks up to see Mark Calloway and Glenn Jacobs standing there. "Hi," Nikki says. "This is my friend Glenn I don't think you've met him yet," Mark said. "No, but I know who he is, nice to meet you Glenn," Nikki says. "So where's Belle at," Mark asks. Nikki points out to the water where Belle and Chris where dunking each other. Mark looks in the direction and is a little disturbed by what he sees. Chris is carrying Belle in his arms around the pool and she is laughing and giggling. God he wish that it was him instead of that blonde fucker. He would love to be the one holding her that close and having her smile and laugh like that for him. He's seen Chris with the ring rats he knows that he is only out for one thing and Belle deserves a lot better than that. But who is he to judge. Its not like she would want some old run down man any way.
"Hey, Mark," Belle says as she starts to swim across the pool toward him. Mark watches as she reaches the side of the pool where he is standing. "Well hello darlin," Mark says. "Don't you think its time to get out of that water, your lips are turning blue," Mark quickly adds trying to find a reason to get her away from Chris. "Oh come on Mark don't be an old fuddy duddy," Chris says sarcastically as he comes up beside Belle. Mark leans over to offer Belle a hand out of the pool. "Well ok I guess I should, I am kind of cold," Belle says. She grabs a hold of Mark's hand and before she knows it, he lifts her out of the pool like she was nothing. Mark catches his breath because he can not believe how beautiful she looks when she's wet. Grabbing a towel quickly Mark wraps it around her so that he can pull her close and give her a hug. Pulling back he looks down into her beautiful brown eyes, finding it hard not to kiss her he lets her go and walks back to where Glenn is standing. "So Belle I wanted to introduce you to my friend Glenn," Mark says trying to get control of his emotions. Belle still startled by the electricity that she just felt flow between her and Mark says, "umm, Hhi."
Nikki looks up from where she's sitting and sees Sean standing by the rail rubbing his hands on a something and then tossing it over. Sean looks over and sees Nikki watching him and proceeds to walk away.
"Hey boss just thought I would let you know everything is ready so battin down the hatches, she's a going to blow," The man says to Sean. "Good, Good so it should be any minute now," Sean says quickly walking away. "Oh and by the way she learned her lesson she wouldn't go," the man replied before running off. Sean just smiled.
Nikki got up to walk over to the drink stand when she heard a massive boom and felt the deck shake. Belle jumped and grabbed on to Mark terrified. Thinking that her worst nightmare had come true. Nikki instantly turned and started to run for her friend knowing that Belle would be freaking out, because she always was afraid of boats. But before she could reach her, the boat lurched to one side throwing her off balance. She felt two arms quickly grab her, turning she sees its Shane. "Are you ok," but before she can answer she hears, "Please do not panic and proceed to the closest life raft in your area." "Belle, I have to get to Belle, " Nikki screams. "Nikki Belle will be fine she's with Mark we have to go, NOW!" Shane yells. "No you don't understand this is her biggest fear Shane, Please," "No Nikki, She's with Mark he'll keep her safe, if I have to I will pick you up and carry you." Seeing that Nikki wasn't going to listen to reason he quickly lifted her up into his arms and started running for the life raft.
"OH GOD NO! PLEASE NO!" Belle began to scream. Mark instantly grab Belle and swung her up into his arms seeing the fear and terror in her eyes. At that moment his heart broke, she was so terrified. Mark carried her to the life raft trying to sooth her. "Its ok honey, I have you and will not let nothing happen to you I swear darlin," "I don't want to die, please don't let me die," "You want die we're getting in the raft and will be safe," "NO IN THE MOVIES THEY ALWAYS DIE," Belle screams in fear. "Belle your fine I have you," "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND," "Yes Belle I do understand, you will be ok honey." Just then the boat lurched and this time almost causing Mark to lose his footing. Turning quickly Mark Slammed into the rail with his back. He had to reach the raft and by god this little girl would be safe if it killed him.
"Shane do you think they made it," Nikki asked as she looked in horror at boat that was almost capsized on its side. "Sweety if I know Mark he'll do anything to save her," "If she don't make I will kill you for making me leave her, DAMNIT," Nikki cried. Shane grabbed Nikki and held while her body convulsed from the cries. "She'll be fine," Shane said trying to sooth her at least he hoped. His heart was breaking seeing her in such torment. Shane looked up just in time to see the last of the boat go under. Feeling a big hand on his shoulder he turned to see Glenn. "God Glenn its good to see you made it. Please tell me Mark made it," Shane asked with pleading eyes. "I saw Mark carrying Belle toward one of the boats. Don't worry they'll be ok, trust me ," Glenn said with a reassuring look. Hearing that Nikki relaxed some but still refused to let go of Shane.
The ship lurched again and Mark knew he would never reach the raft in time the ship was going down fast. "Sweety we're going to have to jump for it," Mark said. "OH GOD MARK I CAN'T," "Yes you can just hold on to me ok I'm going to go over the rail and no matter what don't let go," Mark said. Quickly kissing Belle Mark climbed over the rail and leapt out over the water. Belle held out to Mark and closed her eyes as she felt him leap from the boat. Before she knew they hit the water. Coming up Belle panicked realizing she had lost hold of Mark. "Mark please don't leave me," Belle screamed and began to cry. Mark surfaced to see Belle a short distance from him. Swimming as fast as he could he grab her, "Belle calm down I'm here. In order for us to get out of this you have to stay focused," Mark said as he grabbed her. Mark turned to see a life raft not far off. "HEY OVER HERE, HEY" Mark yelled.
"Hey there's some one in the water," Dusty one of the crewmembers yelled. Shane turned to see if he could tell who it was and realized that it was Mark and that he was holding something. "Hurry, lets paddle over to them its Mark," Shane yelled. Glenn was relieved to know his friend had made it and just hoped he had Belle. Reaching Mark Shane realize that it was Belle he was holding. "Nikki look honey its Mark and he has Belle with him," Shane said to Nikki. Nikki raising up started crying all over again as Glenn and Shane pulled Belle into the boat. Quickly Nikki moved to Belle's side and put her arms around her friend. "Oh Belle I'm so sorry sweety I couldn't get to you its all my fault I wanted to go on the stupid ship knowing how scared you were," Nikki said as she stroked her friends hair. Turning Nikki looked at Mark, "And you I don't know how I can ever repay you for this, she's all I've got," Nikki said with her voice filled with gratitude. "Don't fret yourself Nikki I wouldn't let anything happen to her for the world," Mark said. Nikki looked into Mark's eyes and could see the feelings he had for her dear friend. Belle once coming to her wits, looked up, "Where's Chris is he ok, please tell me he's ok," Belle said through tears. " I'm fine sweety I'm right here," Chris said as he crawled over to where Belle was, looking up at Mark. Mark just sat there dumfounded no believing what he was hearing. He saves her and all she's worried about is that fucker Chris Jericho. Turning loose of Belle Mark moved over closer to Glenn. Chris pulled Belle into his arms and rubbed her hair. Belle laid her head against his chest and cried herself into a restless sleep.
"Don't be an ass," Glenn said as he leaned over to his friend. He could tell by the look in his eyes that Mark was pissed. "What I'm not being an ass, she can have the blonde fucker for all I care," Mark said through his teeth. "You are taking it the wrong way dumb ass, he's her friend, that's it, I've seen the way she looks at you and if you don't then you're the ass clown not Jericho," Glenn said to his friend. Mark sat there for a while thinking about what Glenn had said. Damnit he was feeling something for that little girl and it just pissed him off to hear her ask for Jericho. But maybe Glenn was right, maybe he was being an ass.
"Shane I'm sorry for yelling at you when you was trying to save me. Its just Belle's all I've got in the world and if I lose her I would just die. But to see her safe and sound it makes me realize just how much she means to me," Nikki said as she started to cry. Shane cupped his hand under Nikki's chin and lifts her to face him. Shane leaned over and kissed the newly fallen tears from Nikki's face and then proceeded to kiss her on the mouth passionately. Breaking the kiss he looks at Nikki and says, "You have me right here in front of you if you would just open your eyes." Nikki just sat there stunned by his words. Shane pulled Nikki back into his arms where she rest her head on his chest and she thought about what he said. Thinking Nikki wonders at the new emotion she is feeling for this man, but at the same time, feeling a little confused. Then all of a sudden Nikki remembers what happened the last time her and Shane got close, but quickly dismisses the thought knowing that Sean was not on the raft with them.
Across the water Sean spotted Nikki in the other raft with Shane and was infuriated by what he sees. After lesson two she still has not learned the little bitch, Sean thinks to himself. She will pay this time he will make sure that she is begging him to stop and proclaiming herself to him. There will be no more games for that bitch and as for mister super hero, who knows he might accidentally get hurt in the process, Sean thought with a devious look on his face.
Nikki awoke to the sound of knocking on her door. Nikki rolled over and proceeded to climb out of the bed. Once on her feet she stumbled feeling like she had be run over by a train. "I'm coming, damn," Nikki yelled. Walking across her room Nikki passed the full-length mirror that hung on one wall, startled by what she saw Nikki stopped. She had bruises on her upper arms and when she turned she had even more on her back. "Ok I'm coming," Nikki yelled turning from her thoughts. She pulled on a pair of jeans and a baggy tee-shirt, thinking to herself, "I believe in ruff sex but oh my god." Thinking that maybe things just got carried away, but then something about it just didn't set right with her.
Nikki opened the door to find Belle standing on the other side with Shane and Chris in tow. "Damn girl I thought you were never going to answer. What's up with the clothes, its not cold," Belle questioned. "Well I just felt like being frumpy today, the way your acting you'd think it was a sin," Nikki snapped. Belle stood there studying her friend knowing that something was up, "Well sorry, we just wanted to see if you wanted to go to breakfast with us," Belle said. "Sorry I didn't mean to snap. I just didn't sleep well last night, kinda had a bad dream," Nikki said. "But I am starven so lets go," Nikki quickly add knowing that if she waited any longer her friend would start to question her even more.
Once in the dining room Nikki chose to sit across from Shane remembering what Sean had said and being careful not to get to close. Since she new that at any time he would pop up and see her. "So Nik are you going to go with me scuba diving again today," Shane asked Nikki. "Um, I thought I would just hang with Belle and catch up on what's been going on with her," Nikki said figuring that was her safest route at the moment until she could figure out what was up with Sean. "Well that's cool I just planned on going down to the pool with Chris, provided he behaves today," Belle said with a chuckle. Chris nudged her in the arm and replies, "I'm always good, hun." "Ok what ever you say Chris," Belle replies.
Just then Lita walks up to the table and says, "So I hope you had fun the other day soaking me with water." Belle choked on her breakfast and managed to say, "Uh it was Chris's fought," Belle stuttered. "Look its cool it just caught me off guard and plus I know how Chris is," Lita said with a laugh. "So we're going to the pool later on, want to join us," Belle asks. "Sure," Lita replies as she starts to walk away. "Hey Nikki what's up girl," Matt says as he saunters up to where they were sitting. "Nothing much so how's it going," Nikki replies nervously. "Not much getting ready to go to the casino and play a few games want to come," Matt asks. Remembering what happened after the last time she was at the casino Nikki quickly replied, "Nah, I'm going to spend the day with my Belle."
Nikki sit in a lounge chair beside the pool watching Belle and Chris in the water. Nikki loved that Belle was smiling, it had been a long time since she had seen her dear friend like this. Yeah Chris is definitely good for her. "So how are you today little lady," Nikki heard from beside her, bringing her quickly out of her thoughts. Turning her head she looks up to see Mark Calloway and Glenn Jacobs standing there. "Hi," Nikki says. "This is my friend Glenn I don't think you've met him yet," Mark said. "No, but I know who he is, nice to meet you Glenn," Nikki says. "So where's Belle at," Mark asks. Nikki points out to the water where Belle and Chris where dunking each other. Mark looks in the direction and is a little disturbed by what he sees. Chris is carrying Belle in his arms around the pool and she is laughing and giggling. God he wish that it was him instead of that blonde fucker. He would love to be the one holding her that close and having her smile and laugh like that for him. He's seen Chris with the ring rats he knows that he is only out for one thing and Belle deserves a lot better than that. But who is he to judge. Its not like she would want some old run down man any way.
"Hey, Mark," Belle says as she starts to swim across the pool toward him. Mark watches as she reaches the side of the pool where he is standing. "Well hello darlin," Mark says. "Don't you think its time to get out of that water, your lips are turning blue," Mark quickly adds trying to find a reason to get her away from Chris. "Oh come on Mark don't be an old fuddy duddy," Chris says sarcastically as he comes up beside Belle. Mark leans over to offer Belle a hand out of the pool. "Well ok I guess I should, I am kind of cold," Belle says. She grabs a hold of Mark's hand and before she knows it, he lifts her out of the pool like she was nothing. Mark catches his breath because he can not believe how beautiful she looks when she's wet. Grabbing a towel quickly Mark wraps it around her so that he can pull her close and give her a hug. Pulling back he looks down into her beautiful brown eyes, finding it hard not to kiss her he lets her go and walks back to where Glenn is standing. "So Belle I wanted to introduce you to my friend Glenn," Mark says trying to get control of his emotions. Belle still startled by the electricity that she just felt flow between her and Mark says, "umm, Hhi."
Nikki looks up from where she's sitting and sees Sean standing by the rail rubbing his hands on a something and then tossing it over. Sean looks over and sees Nikki watching him and proceeds to walk away.
"Hey boss just thought I would let you know everything is ready so battin down the hatches, she's a going to blow," The man says to Sean. "Good, Good so it should be any minute now," Sean says quickly walking away. "Oh and by the way she learned her lesson she wouldn't go," the man replied before running off. Sean just smiled.
Nikki got up to walk over to the drink stand when she heard a massive boom and felt the deck shake. Belle jumped and grabbed on to Mark terrified. Thinking that her worst nightmare had come true. Nikki instantly turned and started to run for her friend knowing that Belle would be freaking out, because she always was afraid of boats. But before she could reach her, the boat lurched to one side throwing her off balance. She felt two arms quickly grab her, turning she sees its Shane. "Are you ok," but before she can answer she hears, "Please do not panic and proceed to the closest life raft in your area." "Belle, I have to get to Belle, " Nikki screams. "Nikki Belle will be fine she's with Mark we have to go, NOW!" Shane yells. "No you don't understand this is her biggest fear Shane, Please," "No Nikki, She's with Mark he'll keep her safe, if I have to I will pick you up and carry you." Seeing that Nikki wasn't going to listen to reason he quickly lifted her up into his arms and started running for the life raft.
"OH GOD NO! PLEASE NO!" Belle began to scream. Mark instantly grab Belle and swung her up into his arms seeing the fear and terror in her eyes. At that moment his heart broke, she was so terrified. Mark carried her to the life raft trying to sooth her. "Its ok honey, I have you and will not let nothing happen to you I swear darlin," "I don't want to die, please don't let me die," "You want die we're getting in the raft and will be safe," "NO IN THE MOVIES THEY ALWAYS DIE," Belle screams in fear. "Belle your fine I have you," "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND," "Yes Belle I do understand, you will be ok honey." Just then the boat lurched and this time almost causing Mark to lose his footing. Turning quickly Mark Slammed into the rail with his back. He had to reach the raft and by god this little girl would be safe if it killed him.
"Shane do you think they made it," Nikki asked as she looked in horror at boat that was almost capsized on its side. "Sweety if I know Mark he'll do anything to save her," "If she don't make I will kill you for making me leave her, DAMNIT," Nikki cried. Shane grabbed Nikki and held while her body convulsed from the cries. "She'll be fine," Shane said trying to sooth her at least he hoped. His heart was breaking seeing her in such torment. Shane looked up just in time to see the last of the boat go under. Feeling a big hand on his shoulder he turned to see Glenn. "God Glenn its good to see you made it. Please tell me Mark made it," Shane asked with pleading eyes. "I saw Mark carrying Belle toward one of the boats. Don't worry they'll be ok, trust me ," Glenn said with a reassuring look. Hearing that Nikki relaxed some but still refused to let go of Shane.
The ship lurched again and Mark knew he would never reach the raft in time the ship was going down fast. "Sweety we're going to have to jump for it," Mark said. "OH GOD MARK I CAN'T," "Yes you can just hold on to me ok I'm going to go over the rail and no matter what don't let go," Mark said. Quickly kissing Belle Mark climbed over the rail and leapt out over the water. Belle held out to Mark and closed her eyes as she felt him leap from the boat. Before she knew they hit the water. Coming up Belle panicked realizing she had lost hold of Mark. "Mark please don't leave me," Belle screamed and began to cry. Mark surfaced to see Belle a short distance from him. Swimming as fast as he could he grab her, "Belle calm down I'm here. In order for us to get out of this you have to stay focused," Mark said as he grabbed her. Mark turned to see a life raft not far off. "HEY OVER HERE, HEY" Mark yelled.
"Hey there's some one in the water," Dusty one of the crewmembers yelled. Shane turned to see if he could tell who it was and realized that it was Mark and that he was holding something. "Hurry, lets paddle over to them its Mark," Shane yelled. Glenn was relieved to know his friend had made it and just hoped he had Belle. Reaching Mark Shane realize that it was Belle he was holding. "Nikki look honey its Mark and he has Belle with him," Shane said to Nikki. Nikki raising up started crying all over again as Glenn and Shane pulled Belle into the boat. Quickly Nikki moved to Belle's side and put her arms around her friend. "Oh Belle I'm so sorry sweety I couldn't get to you its all my fault I wanted to go on the stupid ship knowing how scared you were," Nikki said as she stroked her friends hair. Turning Nikki looked at Mark, "And you I don't know how I can ever repay you for this, she's all I've got," Nikki said with her voice filled with gratitude. "Don't fret yourself Nikki I wouldn't let anything happen to her for the world," Mark said. Nikki looked into Mark's eyes and could see the feelings he had for her dear friend. Belle once coming to her wits, looked up, "Where's Chris is he ok, please tell me he's ok," Belle said through tears. " I'm fine sweety I'm right here," Chris said as he crawled over to where Belle was, looking up at Mark. Mark just sat there dumfounded no believing what he was hearing. He saves her and all she's worried about is that fucker Chris Jericho. Turning loose of Belle Mark moved over closer to Glenn. Chris pulled Belle into his arms and rubbed her hair. Belle laid her head against his chest and cried herself into a restless sleep.
"Don't be an ass," Glenn said as he leaned over to his friend. He could tell by the look in his eyes that Mark was pissed. "What I'm not being an ass, she can have the blonde fucker for all I care," Mark said through his teeth. "You are taking it the wrong way dumb ass, he's her friend, that's it, I've seen the way she looks at you and if you don't then you're the ass clown not Jericho," Glenn said to his friend. Mark sat there for a while thinking about what Glenn had said. Damnit he was feeling something for that little girl and it just pissed him off to hear her ask for Jericho. But maybe Glenn was right, maybe he was being an ass.
"Shane I'm sorry for yelling at you when you was trying to save me. Its just Belle's all I've got in the world and if I lose her I would just die. But to see her safe and sound it makes me realize just how much she means to me," Nikki said as she started to cry. Shane cupped his hand under Nikki's chin and lifts her to face him. Shane leaned over and kissed the newly fallen tears from Nikki's face and then proceeded to kiss her on the mouth passionately. Breaking the kiss he looks at Nikki and says, "You have me right here in front of you if you would just open your eyes." Nikki just sat there stunned by his words. Shane pulled Nikki back into his arms where she rest her head on his chest and she thought about what he said. Thinking Nikki wonders at the new emotion she is feeling for this man, but at the same time, feeling a little confused. Then all of a sudden Nikki remembers what happened the last time her and Shane got close, but quickly dismisses the thought knowing that Sean was not on the raft with them.
Across the water Sean spotted Nikki in the other raft with Shane and was infuriated by what he sees. After lesson two she still has not learned the little bitch, Sean thinks to himself. She will pay this time he will make sure that she is begging him to stop and proclaiming herself to him. There will be no more games for that bitch and as for mister super hero, who knows he might accidentally get hurt in the process, Sean thought with a devious look on his face.
