Jeff was sitting on his couch putting some finishing touches on a
song he was writing, guitar on his lap, and a smile on his face. I could
hear it all the way up to his room where I was on the computer ordering
some stuff from Manic Panic. When I finished I slowly walked down to the
living room and plopped down on the couch next to him with a shocked look
on my face.
"What's up baby?" he asked leaning over to kiss my cheek. I looked at him and shook my head.
"Dude, I just spent about 100 bucks on dye and nail polish for the both of us at Manic Panic," I answered.
"Are you serious?!" he laughed.
"This is getting quite ridiculous Jeff. We spend more on hair dye and shit than we do on like food for the house," I laughed as he rubbed my knee gently.
"Yeah, but people have come to love us for being different like that. Besides, I love your hair when it matches mine," he chuckled as he leaned over to nibble on my ear slightly. I giggled childishly before I pushed him away and gave him a stern look.
"Speaking of spending money, you have NO food in this house. I went to get some cereal this morning while you were in the shower and there was about a spoon full of Cap'n Crunch and some 3 week old milk," I replied.
"Alright, so we go food shopping today. But I have a question for ya first," Jeff said seriously.
"That's never a good thing," I smiled playfully.
"Hey! There was no need for that!" he laughed. "Anyways, since you pretty much live here now anyways, why don't we just move you out of Dad's house and in here?"
"I don't know Jeff. We said we were gonna take things slow," I replied.
"Case, we've been together for almost 2 months. We barely make out, most people think we're just friends, and we just started staying in the same hotel room. I think we should speed up the process here! Plus every time we're home you go visit Dad and act like you're gonna stay there, then run over here and stay with me!" he said.
"I know, but I just don't want to rush into anything."
"Casey, I think it's safe to say that we're not rushing into anything. Babe, I'm not asking you to marry me, I'm just asking you to move in," he said.
"Can I think about it?" I asked.
"Yeah, sure. Think about it," he sighed. "Let's go get some food."
We took off for Raleigh in his brand new pick up. The ride was fairly quiet except for the sounds of Peroxwhygen playing in the stereo. I was thinking far too much to pay any attention to anything he might say anyways. I loved Jeff, but I wasn't sure that I was ready to move in with him. Shane and I were dating for 2 years before we moved in together. Was I seriously ready to be with Jeff like that? He was right with one thing though, we were taking things too slow. That's when I shocked myself by blurting out, "Yes."
He looked over at me and raised his eyebrows curiously. "Yes, what?" he asked.
"Yes...........ummm.........yes, I want to move in with you," I replied as he swerved off the road. "JESUS JEFF!!!"
"Sorry," he replied as he pulled off safely. "Are you serious?!"
"Yeah, I guess I am. I probably wouldn't have said it if I wasn't," I laughed.
"That's great baby!" he smiled as he hugged me tightly. "It's going to be so great to have you living with me!" I laughed at him as he cautiously pulled back on the road. "So now I have to buy food for the both of us."
"No, WE have to buy food for the both of us. We're in this equally now," I smiled.
"Equally, huh? I guess I can live with that," he smiled he pulled into a parking spot.
"I'm gonna get some soda. I'll meet you in the junk food isle," he laughed as I pushed the cart in the opposite direction he was going in. I stood in front of the chips with some jalapeno cheddar dip in my hand, trying to decide what the best kind of chip would be to get. I threw the dip in the cart and continued to stand there in front of the variety of chips, tapping my foot on the floor when I was bumped into.
"Um, excuse me!" I exclaimed snobbishly as I turned towards the person that had bumped me.
"Sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going," the person replied as they stood up. It was a woman in her late 20's. Her hair was dyed dark brown with blonde streaks and went past her shoulders. She had on a long sleeved white shirt and a short jean skirt with sandals on her feet. My face contorted itself into an angry glare of hatred as I stared at the woman in front of me. "Wait, I know you."
"Yeah, unfortunately," I replied.
"You're that Casey chick, right?" she asked.
"Yeah, I am," I said as my jaw clenched up.
"Oh, hey. We never got properly introduced with the whole club scene and all," she laughed as she held out her hand. I looked down at it and rolled my eyes. "I'm Beth."
"Yeah, no shit," I said harshly.
"So, um, what are you doing here? You're dating Shane Helms right?" she asked.
"No I'm not, not that it's any of your business," I answered.
"Oh, well, um, I heard that Jeff had a bad encounter with a girl named Karen. She like abused him. How's he doing? Is he okay?" she asked.
"Why do you care?"
"Because believe it or not, I do love him."
"Well, yeah, he's perfectly fine."
"That's good. So is he like dating anyone?"
"That's really none of your business," I answered as I felt Jeff place a couple 24 packs of soda in the cart. I looked over at him and he smiled as he placed a kiss on my cheek.
"Hey Jeff!" Beth exclaimed excitedly. He looked at her and his smile slowly faded.
"Beth," he nodded.
"I was just talking to Casey here about you," she smiled.
"Oh?"
"Yeah, I heard about Karen. I hope you don't have a grudge against all of us women," she smiled.
"No, I had a very good friend help me through it," he said holding my hand tightly in his.
"That's good to hear," she nodded.
"Where's Lee? Is he gonna jump out of someplace and attack Case and I?" Jeff asked.
"Oh God no! I'm not with him anymore. In fact we weren't together much longer after that confrontation. So, Jeff, I was kinda thinking that maybe we could get together, ya know, catch up," she said.
"Why would I want to do that?" he asked.
"It could be like old times between us. I really missed you," she replied as she got closer to him. Jeff slowly pulled back, taking me with him. "Oh come on Jeff. You can't say that we didn't have something good going. We could have that again."
"Yeah, Beth, we did have something good, but you fucked it up. And I don't want you. We will never be like we used to be. I'm in love with someone else. And I'm never gonna lose her, especially to you!" Jeff exclaimed wrapping his arm around my waist.
"YOU?!" she yelled as she stared at us wide eyed.
"What the hell do you mean by that?!" I yelled.
"I can't believe that he would be with you of all people!" she exclaimed.
"Oh, come here bitch!" I growled as I lunged forward at her but Jeff caught me around the waist and pulled me back to him. "You're so fuckin lucky! I would kick your ass so fast!"
"Oh whatever," she said as she started to walk away.
"Jeff, let me at her now!" I yelled.
"No, just calm down. She's gone. Don't worry about it," he sighed as he slowly let me go.
"I can't believe that bitch!" I exclaimed.
"Yeah, well, that's Beth for ya," he said. "Come on, let's finish our shopping and get home."
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"So did you kick Beth's ass?" Shane asked as I followed him into catering.
"I tried and wanted to, but Jeff stopped me. I can't believe that bitch," I said shaking my head as I grabbed a bottle of water and sat at an empty table. Shane joined me with a tray full of food.
"Aren't you gonna eat?" he asked curiously as he started into his food.
"Nah, I ate before we got here," I answered as I sipped my water.
"So, you ready to put in a storyline again?" he asked.
"Yeah, I mean, it should be cool. Me, you, and Jeff as faces goin against Shannon, Matt, and Ames as the heels. Should be good man," I smiled.
"Hey!" Jeff announced with a smile on his face as he sat next to me. "What's up?"
"Nothin, just talking bout the storyline," Shane replied.
"So the plan is for me and Shane to win the tag titles and the other three will attack us after the match right?" Jeff asked.
"Correct. That starts the whole 3 way feud. Should be interesting," I answered.
"Well, I'd better get ready," Shane said as he stood leaving his barely touched tray on the table.
"What's with him?" Jeff asked.
"I don't think he can seriously stand to see us together just yet," I said.
"Oh, I guess I never really thought about that," Jeff said.
"He'll get used to it. I mean he's already made a few steps to recovery by just hanging out with the two of us individually. He'll come around," I smiled kissing his cheek lightly. "I'm gonna go get ready. I'll see you for the match." I stood and walked out of catering towards the locker room leaving Jeff alone.
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I stood with Jeff and Shane waiting for our cue in my khaki bungee cord cargos, sneakers, and a cut up blue camo tank top. I had a bandana tied around my left arm and a Yankees hat on my head. Shane adjusted his blue jeans, no longer using the Hurricane persona, and rolled his shoulders. Jeff sighed deeply as he rubbed my shoulders gently. He wore a black wife-beater and white baggy jeans with black seams.
"The following match is scheduled for one fall and is for the WWE Tag Team Championships. Introducing first, the tag team champions, weighing in at a combined weight of 530 lbs, Rene Dupree and Test!" They entered the ring and we stepped up for our introductions. "And the challengers, being accompanied by Mystic Angel, weighing in at a combined weight of 435 lbs, Shane Helms and Jeff Hardy!" We ran out to the stage and the crowd erupted. I jumped up and down with a large smile on my face as the music played. I saw some of the people jumping with me as I punched the air getting everyone pumped up. We down the ramp together, slapping hands on our way down, and slid into the ring. Shane and Jeff took to the posts and I jumped up and down on the ropes between them. I slid out of the ring after we all hit fists and watched as Shane locked up with Rene. I pounded on the mat, trying to get him fired up, and it worked as Shane scoop slammed Rene right onto the mat. Shane applied an arm bar on Rene's right arm and tried getting him to tap. When he had no luck at that Shane stood and brought Rene up with him. Shane whipped him into the ropes and went for a hip toss, but Rene countered and pulled off a side slam. Rene pulled Shane up and applied a head lock but Shane quickly moved to the ropes, breaking the hold. Rene did a German suplex and went to tag in Test. Shane crawled to Jeff and just barely tagged him in. Jeff ran in and clotheslined Test. He bounced off the ropes and went of a leg drop but Test moved. He pulled Jeff to his feet and pulled off a suplex. Jeff quickly got up and did a drop kick to Test's chest. Test fell down with a hard thud and Jeff tried for the pin but only got a two count. Jeff pulled test to his feet and tried whipping him into the corner, but Test countered and Jeff ran straight for the post. Jeff quickly ran up for whisper in the wind and knocked Test down. He tried for the pin but only got another two count. Frustrated, Jeff stood and up to the top of the post and tried for a Swanton only Test rolled out of the way just in time. I pounded on the mat as Test pulled Jeff up and whipped him into the ropes, trying for the big boot, but Jeff held onto the ropes. He tagged Shane in and he flew at Test in a cross body. He quickly went for a crossfaced halo while I kept Rene occupied. He got the pin and the win, making Jeff and Shane the tag team champions. "And here are your winners, the new WWE Tag Team Champions, Jeff Hardy and Shane Helms!" The ref handed them the belts as I slid into the ring to hold their arms up. Our celebration was cut short when Amy, Matt, and Shannon ran into the ring. Amy threw me down doing a hurricanrana. Matt hit Jeff with a twist of fate. And Shannon hit Shane with his halo. They stood over us, high fived, and raised their arms in the air to the crowd. The crowd disapproved of their actions and let them know that. The three of them began up the ramp as we laid in the ring. Slowly we came to walked into the back ending RAW.
"Well, I think that was a good show," I smiled.
"Yeah it was. We make a pretty good threesome," Jeff said.
"Umm.......I hate to tell you Jeff, but I......." Shane started.
"Shane, shut up," I laughed as I disappeared into the Diva's locker room.
"What's up baby?" he asked leaning over to kiss my cheek. I looked at him and shook my head.
"Dude, I just spent about 100 bucks on dye and nail polish for the both of us at Manic Panic," I answered.
"Are you serious?!" he laughed.
"This is getting quite ridiculous Jeff. We spend more on hair dye and shit than we do on like food for the house," I laughed as he rubbed my knee gently.
"Yeah, but people have come to love us for being different like that. Besides, I love your hair when it matches mine," he chuckled as he leaned over to nibble on my ear slightly. I giggled childishly before I pushed him away and gave him a stern look.
"Speaking of spending money, you have NO food in this house. I went to get some cereal this morning while you were in the shower and there was about a spoon full of Cap'n Crunch and some 3 week old milk," I replied.
"Alright, so we go food shopping today. But I have a question for ya first," Jeff said seriously.
"That's never a good thing," I smiled playfully.
"Hey! There was no need for that!" he laughed. "Anyways, since you pretty much live here now anyways, why don't we just move you out of Dad's house and in here?"
"I don't know Jeff. We said we were gonna take things slow," I replied.
"Case, we've been together for almost 2 months. We barely make out, most people think we're just friends, and we just started staying in the same hotel room. I think we should speed up the process here! Plus every time we're home you go visit Dad and act like you're gonna stay there, then run over here and stay with me!" he said.
"I know, but I just don't want to rush into anything."
"Casey, I think it's safe to say that we're not rushing into anything. Babe, I'm not asking you to marry me, I'm just asking you to move in," he said.
"Can I think about it?" I asked.
"Yeah, sure. Think about it," he sighed. "Let's go get some food."
We took off for Raleigh in his brand new pick up. The ride was fairly quiet except for the sounds of Peroxwhygen playing in the stereo. I was thinking far too much to pay any attention to anything he might say anyways. I loved Jeff, but I wasn't sure that I was ready to move in with him. Shane and I were dating for 2 years before we moved in together. Was I seriously ready to be with Jeff like that? He was right with one thing though, we were taking things too slow. That's when I shocked myself by blurting out, "Yes."
He looked over at me and raised his eyebrows curiously. "Yes, what?" he asked.
"Yes...........ummm.........yes, I want to move in with you," I replied as he swerved off the road. "JESUS JEFF!!!"
"Sorry," he replied as he pulled off safely. "Are you serious?!"
"Yeah, I guess I am. I probably wouldn't have said it if I wasn't," I laughed.
"That's great baby!" he smiled as he hugged me tightly. "It's going to be so great to have you living with me!" I laughed at him as he cautiously pulled back on the road. "So now I have to buy food for the both of us."
"No, WE have to buy food for the both of us. We're in this equally now," I smiled.
"Equally, huh? I guess I can live with that," he smiled he pulled into a parking spot.
"I'm gonna get some soda. I'll meet you in the junk food isle," he laughed as I pushed the cart in the opposite direction he was going in. I stood in front of the chips with some jalapeno cheddar dip in my hand, trying to decide what the best kind of chip would be to get. I threw the dip in the cart and continued to stand there in front of the variety of chips, tapping my foot on the floor when I was bumped into.
"Um, excuse me!" I exclaimed snobbishly as I turned towards the person that had bumped me.
"Sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going," the person replied as they stood up. It was a woman in her late 20's. Her hair was dyed dark brown with blonde streaks and went past her shoulders. She had on a long sleeved white shirt and a short jean skirt with sandals on her feet. My face contorted itself into an angry glare of hatred as I stared at the woman in front of me. "Wait, I know you."
"Yeah, unfortunately," I replied.
"You're that Casey chick, right?" she asked.
"Yeah, I am," I said as my jaw clenched up.
"Oh, hey. We never got properly introduced with the whole club scene and all," she laughed as she held out her hand. I looked down at it and rolled my eyes. "I'm Beth."
"Yeah, no shit," I said harshly.
"So, um, what are you doing here? You're dating Shane Helms right?" she asked.
"No I'm not, not that it's any of your business," I answered.
"Oh, well, um, I heard that Jeff had a bad encounter with a girl named Karen. She like abused him. How's he doing? Is he okay?" she asked.
"Why do you care?"
"Because believe it or not, I do love him."
"Well, yeah, he's perfectly fine."
"That's good. So is he like dating anyone?"
"That's really none of your business," I answered as I felt Jeff place a couple 24 packs of soda in the cart. I looked over at him and he smiled as he placed a kiss on my cheek.
"Hey Jeff!" Beth exclaimed excitedly. He looked at her and his smile slowly faded.
"Beth," he nodded.
"I was just talking to Casey here about you," she smiled.
"Oh?"
"Yeah, I heard about Karen. I hope you don't have a grudge against all of us women," she smiled.
"No, I had a very good friend help me through it," he said holding my hand tightly in his.
"That's good to hear," she nodded.
"Where's Lee? Is he gonna jump out of someplace and attack Case and I?" Jeff asked.
"Oh God no! I'm not with him anymore. In fact we weren't together much longer after that confrontation. So, Jeff, I was kinda thinking that maybe we could get together, ya know, catch up," she said.
"Why would I want to do that?" he asked.
"It could be like old times between us. I really missed you," she replied as she got closer to him. Jeff slowly pulled back, taking me with him. "Oh come on Jeff. You can't say that we didn't have something good going. We could have that again."
"Yeah, Beth, we did have something good, but you fucked it up. And I don't want you. We will never be like we used to be. I'm in love with someone else. And I'm never gonna lose her, especially to you!" Jeff exclaimed wrapping his arm around my waist.
"YOU?!" she yelled as she stared at us wide eyed.
"What the hell do you mean by that?!" I yelled.
"I can't believe that he would be with you of all people!" she exclaimed.
"Oh, come here bitch!" I growled as I lunged forward at her but Jeff caught me around the waist and pulled me back to him. "You're so fuckin lucky! I would kick your ass so fast!"
"Oh whatever," she said as she started to walk away.
"Jeff, let me at her now!" I yelled.
"No, just calm down. She's gone. Don't worry about it," he sighed as he slowly let me go.
"I can't believe that bitch!" I exclaimed.
"Yeah, well, that's Beth for ya," he said. "Come on, let's finish our shopping and get home."
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"So did you kick Beth's ass?" Shane asked as I followed him into catering.
"I tried and wanted to, but Jeff stopped me. I can't believe that bitch," I said shaking my head as I grabbed a bottle of water and sat at an empty table. Shane joined me with a tray full of food.
"Aren't you gonna eat?" he asked curiously as he started into his food.
"Nah, I ate before we got here," I answered as I sipped my water.
"So, you ready to put in a storyline again?" he asked.
"Yeah, I mean, it should be cool. Me, you, and Jeff as faces goin against Shannon, Matt, and Ames as the heels. Should be good man," I smiled.
"Hey!" Jeff announced with a smile on his face as he sat next to me. "What's up?"
"Nothin, just talking bout the storyline," Shane replied.
"So the plan is for me and Shane to win the tag titles and the other three will attack us after the match right?" Jeff asked.
"Correct. That starts the whole 3 way feud. Should be interesting," I answered.
"Well, I'd better get ready," Shane said as he stood leaving his barely touched tray on the table.
"What's with him?" Jeff asked.
"I don't think he can seriously stand to see us together just yet," I said.
"Oh, I guess I never really thought about that," Jeff said.
"He'll get used to it. I mean he's already made a few steps to recovery by just hanging out with the two of us individually. He'll come around," I smiled kissing his cheek lightly. "I'm gonna go get ready. I'll see you for the match." I stood and walked out of catering towards the locker room leaving Jeff alone.
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I stood with Jeff and Shane waiting for our cue in my khaki bungee cord cargos, sneakers, and a cut up blue camo tank top. I had a bandana tied around my left arm and a Yankees hat on my head. Shane adjusted his blue jeans, no longer using the Hurricane persona, and rolled his shoulders. Jeff sighed deeply as he rubbed my shoulders gently. He wore a black wife-beater and white baggy jeans with black seams.
"The following match is scheduled for one fall and is for the WWE Tag Team Championships. Introducing first, the tag team champions, weighing in at a combined weight of 530 lbs, Rene Dupree and Test!" They entered the ring and we stepped up for our introductions. "And the challengers, being accompanied by Mystic Angel, weighing in at a combined weight of 435 lbs, Shane Helms and Jeff Hardy!" We ran out to the stage and the crowd erupted. I jumped up and down with a large smile on my face as the music played. I saw some of the people jumping with me as I punched the air getting everyone pumped up. We down the ramp together, slapping hands on our way down, and slid into the ring. Shane and Jeff took to the posts and I jumped up and down on the ropes between them. I slid out of the ring after we all hit fists and watched as Shane locked up with Rene. I pounded on the mat, trying to get him fired up, and it worked as Shane scoop slammed Rene right onto the mat. Shane applied an arm bar on Rene's right arm and tried getting him to tap. When he had no luck at that Shane stood and brought Rene up with him. Shane whipped him into the ropes and went for a hip toss, but Rene countered and pulled off a side slam. Rene pulled Shane up and applied a head lock but Shane quickly moved to the ropes, breaking the hold. Rene did a German suplex and went to tag in Test. Shane crawled to Jeff and just barely tagged him in. Jeff ran in and clotheslined Test. He bounced off the ropes and went of a leg drop but Test moved. He pulled Jeff to his feet and pulled off a suplex. Jeff quickly got up and did a drop kick to Test's chest. Test fell down with a hard thud and Jeff tried for the pin but only got a two count. Jeff pulled test to his feet and tried whipping him into the corner, but Test countered and Jeff ran straight for the post. Jeff quickly ran up for whisper in the wind and knocked Test down. He tried for the pin but only got another two count. Frustrated, Jeff stood and up to the top of the post and tried for a Swanton only Test rolled out of the way just in time. I pounded on the mat as Test pulled Jeff up and whipped him into the ropes, trying for the big boot, but Jeff held onto the ropes. He tagged Shane in and he flew at Test in a cross body. He quickly went for a crossfaced halo while I kept Rene occupied. He got the pin and the win, making Jeff and Shane the tag team champions. "And here are your winners, the new WWE Tag Team Champions, Jeff Hardy and Shane Helms!" The ref handed them the belts as I slid into the ring to hold their arms up. Our celebration was cut short when Amy, Matt, and Shannon ran into the ring. Amy threw me down doing a hurricanrana. Matt hit Jeff with a twist of fate. And Shannon hit Shane with his halo. They stood over us, high fived, and raised their arms in the air to the crowd. The crowd disapproved of their actions and let them know that. The three of them began up the ramp as we laid in the ring. Slowly we came to walked into the back ending RAW.
"Well, I think that was a good show," I smiled.
"Yeah it was. We make a pretty good threesome," Jeff said.
"Umm.......I hate to tell you Jeff, but I......." Shane started.
"Shane, shut up," I laughed as I disappeared into the Diva's locker room.
