This story is a special one. My sisters and I have written it together. So I want to give them both credit. Thanks to NittanyChick11 and Stitches1fangirl for their contributions. Note: I don't own the WWE and its characters. This story is for entertainment purposes only. Thanks!~~~~~

Just then someone bumped into Morgan's elbow as they walked by.

"Well, looky what we've got here?" Said an all too familiar voice. "Morgan Jones."

Morgan felt sick to her stomach as she realized who it was. It was Craig Stuart. He had dated Kayla in high school for about two years, mentally toyed with her, and then dropped out of her life for the past three years.

"I've got nothing to say to you Craig." Morgan warned him. "Leave me alone."

"So is Kayla Royce here somewhere too? I'd love to catch up on old times, if you know what I mean." Craig leered ignoring her.

Matt stood up and grabbed him by the collar, "Look buddy, I don't know who you are or what your problem is but you better leave like the lady asks or I'm going to have to hurt you."

Craig gave him a once over, and realized that his chances of besting this six foot muscle bond Southerner were slim. "Relax man, no need to get angry. I'll leave." For now, he thought to himself. He turned to Morgan and said quietly, "This isn't over Jones, I'll be in touch." Then he walked away.

"Who was that jerk Morgan?" Matt asked noticing how pale Morgan had gone.

"Kayla's worst nightmare," Morgan answered. "Excuse me Matt, I've got to tell her that he was here. She's not safe here."

"Ok, I'll go with you." Matt stood up and followed her.

Chris and Kayla were slow dancing to the ballad 'Still' when Morgan tapped her shoulder.

"What Morgan? What's wrong?" Kayla instantly knew something was amiss.

"I'm sorry to pull you away like this, but we've got to talk now!" Morgan took Kayla by the arm.

"Chris give them a minute." Matt stopped him as he went to follow.

"Uh.okay, hey Hardy I really like that girl." Chris told him.

"Yeah, I really like Morgan. I'm glad Shane suggested this." Matt agreed.

Out of the corner of his eye Chris saw the girls head for the ladies room, Kayla looked visibly upset.

"Man, I wonder what could be wrong." Chris muttered out loud as he watched them.

"Come on back to the table," Matt gestured. "I don't know much but I tell you what I heard while we wait for them."

The guys sat down at the table and Matt explained what he had witnessed.

"This Craig sounds like bad news." Chris commented when Matt had finished.

"Yeah, he definitely made Morgan uncomfortable." Matt confirmed, "I don't like it."

Just then the girls came back from the bathroom. Kayla looked as if she'd been crying. Chris felt an unexpected sense of anger at how this guy had upset her. He was shocked at how strongly his emotions were affected by her situation. After all, he'd only met the woman today but he wanted to take her into his arms and make it all go away. The girls came over to the table.

Morgan gave Matt an apologetic look, "I'm sorry Matt, but I'm afraid we're going to have to cut our evening short. We've got to go."

"No Morgan! I don't want to ruin your date, I'll be okay in a minute." Kayla pleaded. "Go have fun with Matt."

"I'll protect her." Chris pulled out a stool and beckoned Kayla to sit down. "Whoever this creep is will have to go through me to get to her."

"I'll be all right." Kayla sounded more sure of herself. "I can't run forever."

"I don't like this Kayla, but if you're sure." Morgan looked back as Matt attempted to lead her to a spot near the stage.

"Go Morgan, have fun."

After Morgan and Matt walked away, Chris turned towards Kayla.

"Do you want to talk about it?" He said grasping one of her hands in his.

"No, I don't want to burden you."

"I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want to burdened. Sometimes it helps to talk about it." Chris regarded her with his soft baby blues. "I want to help you. Call me crazy to be saying this so soon but I really like you Kayla and I don't want you to be hurting like this."

"We use to date and it ended very badly." Kayla sighed heavily. "I thought he loved me but in the end he only wanted one thing from me. I was just a challenge to him and he never loved me."

"What did he do to you Kayla do make you this scared of him?" Chris looked at her intensely.

"Chris, I can't talk about this anymore." Kayla started crying again. "It's too painful."

Chris pulled her into his lap and held her tightly in his arms, "Oh honey, don't cry. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you cry. If you ever want to talk about this, I will listen. Okay Kayla?"

"Thanks Chris you're are a really sweet guy." Kayla relaxed a little.

"Here's my number. You just call anytime, day or night if you want to talk." Chris smiled and gave her a small white card. "Don't think me disrespectful but I'd really like to see you again. Would that be okay?"

"You still want to?" Kayla looked at him in disbelief, "Even after I've made such a mess of myself."

"I still do." Chris chuckled. "Can I have your phone number?"

"Sure Chris." Kayla replied reaching for the pen she always kept in her purse.

Meanwhile across the room in front of the stage, Matt and Morgan were listening to the band playing their tribute song to 9/11.

"Wow, this one really gets to you." Matt commented his voice thick with emotion.

"Yeah, it does. The acoustic 12 string really sets it off." Morgan agreed. "Matt, I know this is kind of forward of me to ask. Do you think that we could arrange for Shane to take Kayla home?"

"I'm sure Shane wouldn't mind if I asked him. Why?" Matt looked puzzled.

"Well, if Craig is still hanging around, he might follow me to find out where she lives. He hurt her pretty badly and I don't want him to have the chance to do it again." Morgan explained.

"No problem, I'm sure Shane will do it." Matt told her. "I wish I would have punched him now."

"Matt, no. He's not worth the effort." Morgan chided him. "Someday, his deeds will catch up with him."

Meanwhile over by the band's merchandise board.

Lena, Jeff, Brandy and Shane were having a good time dancing. The song ended and the band announced that they were taking a quick break. The lead singer made a beeline for Lena.

"Hey girl. Glad you could make it." The dark red head hugged her. "Who are all your frie- " He stopped in midsentence as he recognized the two superstars.

"Close you mouth Adam. Yes, they are who you think they are." Lena chuckled. "And the lady is my cousin Brandy."

"WOW!" 'Adam' commented then half stuttered. "Jeff Hardy? Shane MacMahon? How did you? Why are they? At one of our shows."

"Please to meet you Adam." Jeff grabbed Adam's hand and shook it. "I really am enjoying your show."

Shane nodded in agreement, "Would you be interested in working on an entrance theme for a new WWE wrestler in the future? I think your sound is just what we are looking for to promote the 'Attitude' branding of our product."

"Sure!" Adam said shaking Shane's hand.