Title: Now and Forever

Sorry I haven't written anything in awhile. I just needed a break. Hopefully I will be motivated enough to update on a more frequent basis. Hope you all enjoy the chapter.

I put my hands on my hips and glare at Mark. " Have you ever heard of knocking?" Mark walks further into the room and sits down in one of the chairs. He props his feet up on the coffee table. " Nope, I guess my momma never taught me any manners." Mark leans down and sees my notebook on the floor. It must have fallen out during Hunter's attack on me. I run over to Mark and grab it out of his hand. "Don't tell me you keep a diary Jessica? I didn't think you were the type." I put my book back into my purse and turn to look at Mark. " Actually I write down all of the ways I want to kill and torture in that book. I can't exactly have you reading it now can I?" Hunter steps in front of me and tells both of us to stop fighting like children. " I'm sorry weren't you the one involved in that little marker stunt?" He at least has the decency to look ashamed.

" So Mark was there a reason for you stopping by?" Mark sits up in the chair. " Actually, there was a reason I came by. I don't know if you are aware of it or not but my birthday is coming up soon. Every year Glenn tries to throw me a party and every year I manage to find out about it just in time. I was wondering if you could make sure he doesn't plan anything this year." For a split second I feel bad about having to lie to Mark but the more I think about it I'm not really lying. Glenn isn't throwing the party, I am. " Why don't you like to celebrate your birthday Mark?" Mark gets up and starts walking towards the door. " I would rather not talk about it. Just try to make sure he doesn't do anything ok?" I nod my head at him and he leaves. Once the door shuts Hunter crosses his arms over his chest and looks at me. " Why did you just lie to Mark?"

I try to look at him all innocent but I don't think it's working. " Listen sweetie, you know how Mark doesn't like to have a fuss thrown over him so that's probably why he doesn't want to have a party. Once he's at the party I am sure he will have fun. Now we have a long drive in front of us and I have a meeting with Stephanie so I suggest we get going." We both grab our bags and head down to the lobby to leave. I tell Hunter I will take care of checking us out and send him off to pack the car. Once I finish handing over the keys I head outside. I try not to let my irritation show when I see Hunter leaning against the car talking to JD. " Hey boys, what's going on?" Hunter motions for me to come closer. " Well JD was supposed to get a ride to the next town with Randy but he got sent to do an appearance. So I was wondering if you don't mind if JD catches a ride with us?" My first instinct is to say no way in hell. I want as much distance between JD and I as I can get. I get all of these weird feelings around him and I need time to process them. But of course Hunter has to ask me right in front of JD so of course my manners kick in. " Of course I don't mind if JD comes with us. I was new once upon a time. I always said I would be as nice as I possibly could to the new rookies." Hunter grabs JD's bags and puts them in the trunk. As Hunter does that I turn when I feel JD staring at me. Instead of looking embarrassed at being caught staring he actually looks smug. I slip my sunglasses on and get into the passenger seat and try to shake off the strange vibes I am getting from JD.

Hunter and JD make conversation on the drive to the next town. I take out my notebook and make some more calls for Mark's birthday. I think I finally know what I want to get him; the question is if I will be able to pull it off. I look up when I feel the car come to a stop. Hunter tells me we need gas and he wants to get a drink. I tell him just to get me water. JD offers to pump the gas while Hunter heads inside. Once JD is done he gets back into the car and leans over the seat to speak to me. " Is there something I can help you with?" The truth of the matter is I can't handle having him so close to me. As time goes on I realize I find myself physically attracted to him yet at the same time I don't trust him as far as I can throw him. " Well actually I just had one question. I've been doing some asking around and luckily someone on the stage crew has a big mouth. He told me the whole story about how Hunter cheated on you a few months ago with another one of the divas. I guess no one's business is sacred in the WWE. Anyway back to my question. How could you forgive Hunter? Aren't you worried if he's done it once he will do it again?" I turn around in my seat. Just as I am ready to rip him a new asshole Hunter gets back into the car. " Is everything ok? Baby you look like you're ready to kill." I take a few calming breathes and relax back in my seat. There's no need to make Hunter flip out I will deal with JD later. Once we get to the next town I ask Hunter to drop me off at the arena so I can speak with Stephanie. I kiss him good-bye and get out of the car without even acknowledging JD.

When I get backstage I walk down the hallways till I eventually find Stephanie's temporary office. I practically bang on the door till she answers. When I walk in I see she is in the middle of a meeting with Steve but when they both take notice of my face Steve gets up and tells her they can finish going over storyline ideas later. Stephanie gets up and walks over to me. " You look like you are about to erupt. What's wrong?" I open my mouth to speak but I shut it before I start yelling. I take a minute to collect myself. When I am finally able to speak calmly I look at her. " I want to be taken out of any storyline ideas that involve JD and I. Otherwise I won't be held accountable for my actions. Will this be a problem?"