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A Blast from the Past

"Man, it feels good to hang out like old times" Marty laughed as he handed Matt Hardy a few packs of wieners from the grocery bag.

"Yea, it was a good cleansing session this year" Matt smiled as Shane Helms opened a bag of marshmallows and handed a few to Shannon Moore.

"Guys, I'm glad we got all of the negative stuff out of the way" Shannon sighed as Jeff Hardy walked towards them.

"Man, you're late again!" Shane yelled as Jeff shrugged.

"I ran all the way and realized I forgot the drinks" Jeff explained handing them the bag of beer and sodas as Mike Maverick ran from the water washing onshore towards him.

"Whoo! Now I've worked up an appetite" Mike shouted as Joey Matthews ran from the water and jumped on his back pretending to apply a sleeperhold on him.

"Go to sleep!" Joey Matthews screamed as he shook Mike's head making him fall to his knees in the sand.

"To the yearly Myrtle Beach cleansing," Matt said handing Joey and Mike a beer. "Come on you guys!" Matt fussed as they grabbed the beers and clinked their bottles to the circle with Jeff, Shane, Shannon, Marty and Matt.

"Man, guess who I saw on the way here in the store?" Jeff asked as he sat down on a beach towel.

"Who?" Marty asked taking a drink of his beer.

"Ashley" Jeff laughed.

"Ashley Landers?" Joey asked in shock.

"Yea, Ash" Jeff grinned shaking his head.

"Damn, Ashley Jordan Landers" Matt smiled remembering 16 year old Ashley from Union Pines High School. She was an athletic brunette who had the nerve to approach him in his senior year to train her to wrestle. He laughed in her face and told her no. For the next 2 weeks she approached him everyday and asked him again with a serious look on her face and he constantly laughed in her face and said no. About two weeks later he drove out on a Sunday to watch the guys working out in the ring only to see Ash in the ring taking bumps from Jeff and Shane. She had already been training for a week with the guys and Matt was pissed. He was so hard on her in the ring but she kept coming back for more. She ended up becoming one of the guys and hung out with them on a regular basis. She tried breaking into the wrestling business but ended up going into fitness modeling in 1998.

"Yea man, she's a blonde now" Jeff chuckled breaking into Matt's thoughts.

"No way!" Shannon squealed.

"For real man. She's going to be doing a few shows for TNA wrestling. I told her we'd check her out," Jeff said making a hot dog.

"Damn, does she still have that sexy little body?" Mike asked.

"I think so. She was in a sweater and jeans though. She did have a Britney Spears type thing going on though" Jeff laughed.

"Definitely had the Britney body" Joey smiled.

"You guys remember she wanted to lose her virginity to one of us? I was the first one to volunteer" Shane smiled deviously.

"Yea, I was second" Shannon laughed.

"She said that?" Matt asked taken aback.

"Yep, one night when we were all out drinking. You were off screwing that blonde from the flower shop" Jeff reminded him.

"Oh yea" Matt smiled remembering his first time.

"So, who ended up breaking her in?" Marty asked as all of the guys looked around the circle for an answer.

"I guess we know it wasn't you!" Matt teased Marty.

"Shut up Hardy" Marty fussed.

"Honestly, I don't think she slept with any of you guys because she was drunk that night. She wasn't serious" Jeff tried to point out.

"I guess you're out the running now!" Mike laughed.

"So are you" Joey taunted as Matt opened a bag of chips and passed them around.

"Hmm, I guess that leaves Shannon, Shane and Matt" Joey grinned as Matt threw up his hands quickly.

"I'm out! I thought of Ash like a sister" Matt argued.

"I didn't!" Shane laughed as Shannon agreed with him.

"How do we know the one who really hooked up with her isn't hiding it's him?" Mike suggested looking around the circle.

"That's true" Jeff shrugged stuffing his mouth with half of his hot dog.

"Trust me! Someone here hit that for the very first time before she left Cameron. All I want to know is how was she?" Matt asked as the guys stared at one another. "Pussies" Matt muttered.

"Anyway, she's moved back here for awhile. She has a great tan from living in Miami too" Jeff informed them.

"I can't wait to see her as a blonde" Shannon said.

"I just can't wait to see if she's as fine as she was in all of those muscle mags" Shane grinned.

"Back off, she seems way more mature than you Shane" Jeff laughed.

"I love smart women" Shane groaned.

"Well, to a whole New Year 2003 and to the return of Ash" Matt said raising his beer to the guys as they all took a drink.



February 2003

"Damn! She looks great!" Marty sighed as he watched Ash wrestle on TV Wednesday night at Matt's house.

"Hey Matt! Dude, you need to see this!" Shannon groaned sipping on his beer.

"What?" Matt said walking in the room with Amy.

"It's Ash" Mike smiled pointing to the TV as Kayla Cummings rolled Ash into a pin and held her tights for the pin.

"Damn!" Matt sighed staring at the screen as her butt cheeks were exposed from the pulling of her little shiny blue tights. "She still had that body," Matt thought to himself. He'd thought about trying to get into her pants many times during their wrestling sessions back in the day but he knew she wasn't the type to sleep with a guy with no strings attached. She always had guys after her. He always thought she was out of his league in a way. He was a virgin and the last thing an experienced girl wanted was a guy without bedroom skills. He was shocked to find out she was actually a virgin too back then. Hell, they could have broken each other in. What was he thinking? This was Ash... but she looked good as a blonde. Matt looked over at Amy who had a contorted look on her face. "What's wrong honey?" Matt asked rubbing Amy's arm.

"You get a good look?" Amy sneered before walking off and going upstairs.

"What was her problem?" Matt asked the guys in confusion.

"Maybe that you were looking hard at Ash" Jeff laughed eating his sandwich.

"No I wasn't! I was shocked that she looked good as a blond" Matt argued as he watched Ash pull her shorts down over her butt and roll out of the ring and head up the ramp. Her tits were really nice too. He'd noticed that in the muscle mags she'd autographed and sent him.

"Ash will be here tomorrow. We're hanging out" Marty grinned.

"Yea, we're hooking up on Friday. Play some video games or something" Shannon added.

"Damn! I have a houseshow Friday. Guess I'll have to catch her next Thursday" Shane sighed.

"Yea, having Ash around means I'll have a riding buddy on the days you guys are on the road" Jeff said excitedly.

"Yea, it will be hard for me to see Ash with my schedule but I can't wait to hang out and shoot the shit with her" Matt nodded. "It will be like old times, besides I still owe her from when she pinned me at my 18th birthday party" Matt frowned.

"I thought you let her pin you?" Jeff questioned as all of the guys turned to look at him.

"Oh well... yea, I did! I was just saying you know..." Matt's voice trailed off as he shrugged and walked off to the kitchen.

"She really pinned his ass!" Shane laughed.

"He'll never admit it" Mike laughed.

"No, I don't think he will either" Jeff frowned looking at Matt fumbling around in the kitchen.



March 2003

"Ash!" Shane shouted as he grabbed Ash and picked her up in a big bear hug and swung her around.

"Shane! You're still sneaky with the hands!" Ash laughed moving his right hand off of her ass.

"Hey, I had to try" he chuckled putting her down.

"Hey Joey" Ash said giving Joey some dap.

"It's you" Joey laughed pulling her in for a hug. She pulled away and gave Jeff a hug and a kiss.

"Don't forget about the guy who made you the great wrestler you are today" Matt laughed walking over to her.

"Hello Matty, or should I say, "Sensei of Mattitude?" Ash laughed as he pulled her in for a hug.

"Matty is fine" he grinned running his fingers over her blonde hair.

"Hey, I always heard blondes have more fun" she smiled pulling her hair from his hands.

"Well, that's not necessarily true" Amy said walking downstairs and sticking her hand out to Ash.

"Hello Amy, nice to finally meet you. The few times I visited you weren't in Cameron" Ash smiled shaking her hand.

"Yea, I heard. Too bad it took us almost 4 years to meet. It seems as if I know you" Amy grinned.

"Well, from watching you on TV I feel as if we'd get along great" Ash laughed.

"You guys ready to have dinner?" Shannon asked walking into the front door.

"Not yet!" Matt shouted heading up the stairs to finish getting dressed.

"I'm heading on out to the car" Jeff said following Shannon out the door as Shane headed to the kitchen for a drink of water.

"So, have a seat" Amy said patting the sofa for Ash to sit next to her.

"Oh thanks" Ash grinned sitting down.

"So you're the famous Ashley. The guys love you so much. I guess I can't help but to like you too," Amy said in a teasing voice.

"Well, I hope we get along considering you'll more than likely be Matt's wife one day. We'll be like sis-in-laws" Ash smiled.

"Hmm, possibly" Amy grinned.

"So, would you like to hang out sometimes?" Ash asked.

"Sure. A few of the girls will be here next week at my house. You're welcome to come hang out" Amy grinned showing her pearly white teeth.

"Oh I'd love to" Ash smiled as Shane walked into the room with a sandwich and a bottle of water in his hands.

"Love to what?" Shane asked as Matt came down the stairs.

"Hang out next week. It will have to be late Wednesday night after my TNA match. We'll be in Raleigh. You guys should come" Ash said getting up heading to the door.

"Sounds like a plan" Matt said grabbing Amy's hand and following Shane and Ash to the car.



"That was an awesome match with Trinity!" Trish Stratus said hugging Ash.

"Thanks Trish! I didn't know you were one of the guests Amy was having over" Ash grinned at her old fitness model buddy.

"Yea, it's me, Victoria, and Molly" Trish told her as Amy, Matt, Victoria, Molly Holly and Jeff made their way over to them.

"Great match Ash" Jeff said kissing her on the cheek. "You're WWE material girl" he teased.

"Thanks" Ash blushed as Shane walked over and presented her with a bouquet of flowers.

"Oh how nice! Thanks Shane!" she said kissing him on the lips. "You're so sweet," she said hugging him.

"You deserve them after all of your hard work" Shane said rubbing the lipstick from under his mouth. "Yours is a little smeared," he said rubbing Ash's lips where her lipstick was smeared.

"Oh stop flirting Shane!" Molly said pulling him away from Ash.

"Let's head on out to have some fun" Victoria said heading to the car.

After dinner and partying for a few hours everyone headed back to Amy's house. By 4 a.m. all of the guys had left except for Matt. As he headed out the door he pulled Ash outside with him. "Come walk me to the car" he whispered heading down the steps.

"What's up?" Ash asked smiling widely.

"Just wanted to say I'm proud of you. I'm glad I can take credit for training you" he bragged.

"Thanks Matt. I really appreciate your confidence in me" she smiled.

"I've talked to Jim Ross about getting you into the WWE. You're ready. NWATNA is great but you need competition like Trish, Molly, Jazz, and Victoria. That's why Amy will go back to Raw in a few months once she's completely healed" Matt explained. "He'll come see you perform in a few weeks and decide if you're ready. I know your ready so be on top of your game at all times" Matt warned as she wiped tears from her eyes. "Why are you crying? Stop" he said wiping her face and pulling her in for a hug. "It's okay," he said rocking her.

"I've waited so long to get into the WWE. I'm just really happy. Thanks so much" she said kissing him on the cheek and giving him a hug.

"You're welcome. You know I'll do anything in my power to get you in" Matt promised. "Now go in there and have a good girls night" he said wiping her face again as Amy closed the door quietly while trying to hear what they were saying.

"Okay. I will" she grinned as he ran his fingers through her hair.

"I like you as a blonde but I think your more beautiful as a brunette" he told her.

"I thought you liked blondes" she teased.

"I do. Amy watches me everytime I'm around one" Matt laughed.

"You do have a roaming eye," Ash admitted.

"I just think you're beautiful with your natural hair color. Now, go on in and enjoy yourself" Matt said as he kissed her softly on the cheek as Amy looked out the window. Matt leaned back against his car and motioned for Ash to go on in the house.

"Goodnight Matt" Ash said backing up before turning to go into the house.

"Night Ash" Matt replied as she went in the house and closed the door. He had a fluttery feeling in his chest. He grabbed his chest wondering what it was. He shook it off and got in the car and headed home.



"I'm sure Trish would like to sleep with someone on the WWE roster" Victoria laughed taking a sip of her tequila.

"Well..." Trish smiled. "Jericho is sexy" she laughed.

"What about you Molly?" Amy asked taking a gulp of tequila.

"Hmm, I think Christian is hot. I'd also like to do Randy Orton" Molly giggled as everyone let out sounds of approval.

"We all know who I'm picking so what about you Ash?" Amy questioned as Ash thought a few seconds.

"John Cena and Dave Batista" Ash said after much thought.

"Oh! I would do them too" Victoria groaned as Trish and Molly shook their head in agreement.

"Hmm, I'm shocked at your choice. I would have thought you'd have picked Matt too," Amy said staring straight at Ash as she took a shot of tequila. The room got quiet as everyone looked at Ash.

"Why would you think that? I think of Matt as a brother. I could never go there with Matt! Eew!" Ash said while cringing.

"Well, I thought since you just kissed him awhile ago out by his car that there was some competition for me" Amy said sarcastically.

"No. I kissed him on the cheek as a way of saying thanks for trying to get me into the WWE" Ash informed everyone.

"Oh that's nice of him" Trish smiled trying to ease the tension.

"You in WWE?" Amy laughed. "Must be SmackDown where the girls are made to look at rather than to wrestle" Amy said causing Victoria and Molly to laugh.

"Meaning?" Ash asked getting the feeling Amy really wasn't interested in being friends with her at all.

"Meaning, you don't have the skills yet to face girls like us" Amy pointed at herself along with Victoria, Trish, and Molly.

"Well, according to Matt and Jeff I'm ready and I respect their opinions. I'm willing to learn. So, I guess we'll see" Ash said trying to control her temper.

"Anyway, how old were you guys when you lost your virginity and who was it?" Molly asked changing the subject. "I was 15 and it was with Johnny Coleman"

"Hmm, Bobby Warner and I was 16" Trish answered.

"David Canale when I was 17" Victoria said.

"Hey, you guys know Ash supposedly lost her virginity to one of the Omega guys years ago. I'm curious to know who it was" Amy laughed pouring herself another glass of tequila. "Marty? Joey? No, Mike? Shane? Jeff? Shannon? All of them?" she asked seriously before laughing.

"Probably Shane seeing as how he runs after you" Molly teased.

"No, I haven't went there with Shane" Ash blushed.

"Well, of course we know it wasn't Matt. I mean he isn't into girls with big asses" Amy laughed.

"Amy..." Trish warned before looking at her own ass as Victoria put her head down trying to control her laughter.

"Wow! Well, umm are you going to answer Ash?" Molly asked as Ash sat there turning red.

"You know what? Obviously, I'm not really welcome here so I'll just be leaving" Ash said getting up and grabbing her overnight bag and purse.

"Don't leave on my account" Amy said with an attitude.

"It was nice meeting you girls and Trish I'll call you soon" Ash said heading to the door.

"Ash don't go" Trish begged.

"Ames was just being Ames" Victoria swore.

"She's really drunk too" Molly added.

"Nah, besides I'm pretty tired" Ash said as Amy walked behind her to lock the door.

"Sorry if I offended you but you do have a big ass" Amy shrugged.

"I'm a size 6 Amy and having an ass is the in thing these days. I'd rather have an ass than that disease you have" Ash said looking down at Amy's waist.

"What disease?" Amy asked folding her arms.

"You know, Noassatall (No-ass-at-all)" Ash grinned before walking down the stairs and heading down the street as she dialed Jeff's number on her cellphone. "Hey Jeff, I was wondering if I could get a ride home? Amy got plastered and accused me of wanting Matt so I left. I rode with Trinity to the show earlier so I left my car at home. I'm on foot right now. Okay, I'll be at the 24-hour diner a few blocks from Amy's house. I appreciate this Jeff," she said walking towards the 24-hour diner.



August 2003

"Damn Ash! You kicked my ass!" Matt laughed as Ash took his$300 off the pool table and stuck it in her pocket.

"Sorry V.1, guess this just wasn't your night" Ash grinned.

"Damn! Now I need to go to the ATM" Matt complained as Shannon shook his head in shame at them.

"Oh, I'll pay for your rooms" Ash told Shannon and Matt.

"Matt, you suck!" Shannon laughed.

"Hey Matt! I've been looking all over for you" Amy shouted walking over to them.

"Hey Amy" Ash said politely.

"Hey" Amy answered in a disinterested tone.

"What are you doing here?" Matt smiled giving her a kiss.

"I came to hang out on the road with you guys" Amy told him.

"Oh, Okay. Well, we're going to head out for Summer Slam in the morning so I guess we'll go on and get some sleep" Matt nodded to Ash and Shannon.

"You ready for Nidia?" Amy asked Ash.

"Yea, but I'd rather be on Raw but Vince said he wanted me on SmackDown for atleast 6 months" Ash shrugged as Matt headed out the poolhall.

"Well, I'll be back on Raw soon and I look forward to kicking that big ass of yours" Amy whispered and ran to catch up with Matt.

"Damn, what's her problem?" Ash asked Shannon.

"She's like that with any woman she views as competition," Shannon said walking her towards the exit to catch up with Matt and Amy.

"I'm not even on Raw yet!" Ash exclaimed.

"No, but your on the road with Matt four and a half days a week. She gets to see him for a day and a half at the most. You've been hanging out on the road with us for almost four months now. She's a little jealous" Shannon explained.

"Shan, I don't look at Matt as a potential mate. He's so anal" Ash laughed.

"I know, which is why we should hang together when she's around" Shannon suggested.

"Okay, fine with me cutie" she said throwing her arm around Shannon and heading to the car.



"Matt, why do you guys hang onto everything Ash says?" Amy asked as Matt walked out of the bathroom from his shower.

"We don't! She's like one of the guys just like your down to earth and cool" he told her as she brushed her red mane in front of the mirror.

"Well, I still think she wants you" Amy fussed.

"Amy, your way off base here! Ash has never approached me in that way" Matt laughed.

"What if she did?" Amy asked.

"She won't, trust me" Matt laughed climbing into bed.

"If she did?" Amy asked again.

"Then, I'd politely turn her down" Matt said fluffing his pillow. "Ames, you have nothing to be insecure about. She's like the sister Jeff and I never had" Matt explained for the umpteenth time.

"Fine, but something about her I just can't stand" Amy said.

"She's blond and have a nice body?" Matt asked.

"Well, maybe" Amy grinned.

"Her hair is dyed" Matt told her.

"Really?" Amy laughed climbing into bed.

"She has jet black hair. She dyed it for a job but the boobs are actually real" Matt grinned.

"Lucky bitch!" Amy laughed looking down at her boobs. "I guess since my neck injury I've been hard to live with sometimes but I'll be better, especially after I return to Raw. Maybe Ash will eventually be one of my competitors" Amy said hopefully.

"Ames?" Matt warned.

"What? All in good competition" Amy swore.

"Umm hmm, turn off the light and let's get some sleep" Matt yawned.

"Okay" Amy said turning off the light and pulling Matt over on her. "Let me really help you relax" Amy giggled as they began to make love.



Summer Slam

"Good match Ash" Trish said shaking her hand.

"Thanks Trish. I was pretty happy with it. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to jump to Raw" Ash sighed pulling off her wrestling boots.

"Hey rookie, you're really good" Jacqueline laughed as she walked into the women's locker room with Victoria.

"That was a devastating swinging DDT you put on Nidia" Victoria laughed.

"Yea, she needs to be on Raw for some real competition after pulling off my Molly-Go-Round so beautifully" Molly Holly added as she walked out the shower area.

"A lot of the girls think your pretty cool and we look forward to working with you" Victoria said shaking her hand as Amy walked in and gave everyone a hug.

"Hey Ash, that was a nice match" Amy said sitting across from her.

"Thanks Amy, that means a lot" Ash grinned.

"I know" Amy shrugged staring her straight in the eye.

"Amy, walk with me" Ash said leaving out the dressing room and finding an empty room for them to talk in. "Okay, let's get this animosity out of the way. What is it you have against me?" Ash asked.

"I know you want Matt and you'll never get him" Amy threatened.

"I've never went after Matt" Ash told her.

"That's because he doesn't want your fat ass!" Amy laughed.

"Fat ass? My ass is toned and muscular. I weigh 133 lbs! I'm 5'7 Amy! I have a six pack and you have a gut and I'm the fat ass?" Ash laughed in her face.

"You have a fat ass! Matt doesn't want a girl with all that ass!" Amy bragged.

"First of all Victoria and I are built the same, does she have a fat ass?" Ash grinned.

"She could stand to lose a few lbs too" Amy shrugged.

"You know what Amy, that's all you can say about me is that I have a big ass but men tend to like my ass so your opinion means nothing to me!" Ash pointed out.

"You're not even a natural blond" Amy laughed.

"True, but I'm not pretending to be, Ms. Fiery Redhead # 32" Ash laughed. "Amy you're so insecure it's pitiful. You're afraid of losing Matt but I'm not the one you should be worried about because there are thousands of girls who'd like to fuck a Hardy boy!" Ash told her and turned to walk out.

"Like you?" Amy asked in a cold tone.

"Amy, I won't even dignify that with an answer" Ash said without even looking back at her.

"Bitch" Amy muttered under her breath as she walked out the room and went looking for Matt.



"Hey Ash, you want to go grab a bite to eat?" Matt asked as Ash headed to her motel room.

"Is Amy coming?" she asked as he cracked a grin.

"No. I wish you two could find a way to get along" Matt sighed walking to the car.

"I've tried! She pushes me away everytime I make an effort" Ash fussed as he unlocked the door for her and she got in.

"I know but I'd really appreciate it if you'd continue trying with her. I think you two have so much in common but you two just need to find one thing you two have in common, well besides me of course" he bragged.

"Whatever! Matt, you're not all that" Ash laughed.

"You don't think so? I trained you and got you into the WWE, I'd say I'm pretty damn close" Matt reminded her. "Say it" Matt said looking over at her.

"Say what?" Ash frowned.

"I am the master" he laughed.

"Oh God! There you go again! I will never say that to you" she laughed.

"You know I speak the truth" Matt chuckled as he cut in front of one car only to get back into the same lane.

"Matt! Shit! You're going to get us killed!" Ash shouted as she hit him in the arm.

"Relax! Damn, you need to get laid!" Matt laughed.

"No I don't!" she said getting offended.

"Why don't you have a man?" Matt asked looking over at her.

"Don't have the time" she answered staring straight ahead.

"I know a few guys who want to date you. Cena really wants to hook up with you" Matt smiled.

"I know. He's asked me out a few times" Ash shrugged.

"Why aren't you dating? Are you holding out for someone in particular?" he asked.

"No, I just haven't found a guy who makes me want to attack him and be intimate with him since my boyfriend in Miami" she sighed.

"Ash, you're my girl but you're fine as hell and you have no prospects!" Matt shouted.

"You think I'm fine?" Ash laughed.

"Yea, why wouldn't I?" he asked in an annoyed tone.

"Well, Amy said you wouldn't be interested in a girl like me because I had a fat ass" Ash shrugged as Matt burst out laughing.

"Well, I told her that I didn't care for girls with big asses when she caught me gawking at Trish, Dawn Marie, Torrie and Victoria" Matt laughed.

"Oh" Ash smiled.

"You don't even worry about sex, do you?" Matt asked.

"Not after I've been away from doing it for a few months" she admitted.

"Damn Ash! I'd be feigning for sex by now" Matt shook his head.

"You're not me" she laughed.

"True, if I was you, I'd be masturbating and playing with my own tits" he said staring at her 36 C breasts.

"Matt!" she blushed covering her chest.

"Oh stop being all shy! I thought you'd grown out of that shyness thing you had going on back in the day" he said seriously.

"I have, somewhat" she said quietly.

"Ash, who did you lose your virginity to?" Matt asked out of curiosity.

"Why?" she asked quickly turning to him.

"I heard some months back it was one of the gang. I wondered who it was" he shrugged.

"I'd rather not say" she said looking down at her hands.

"Was it that bad?" Matt laughed.

"It was that good" she grinned looking over at Matt.

"Well, that knocks out Jeff, Shane, Shannon, Mike, Marty, Joey... wait, there's no one left but me" Matt laughed.

"Shut up! It was one of them," she admitted.

"You two hook up afterwards?" Matt asked.

"A few times" she giggled.

"Damn! I didn't notice a thing! I'll think back and figure out who it was" Matt promised as he pulled into the parking lot of Cracker Barrel.

"Let's eat" Ash said unhooking her seatbelt.

"Ash, let me hook you up with a decent guy. You deserve to be happy" Matt grinned.

"Okay, one date!" she promised.



"Wine?" the waiter asked as Ash accepted the glass for a taste test.

"It's good. I'll have a glass" she told the waiter as she picked up the Olive Garden menu and scanned down the list of pasta dishes. She heard someone clearing their throat and looked up into the face of Jeff Hardy. "Oh no! You're my blind date?" she laughed.

"No, but I'm here to tell you he's running a little late" Jeff smiled.

"Oh God! Who is it?" Ash asked.

"I can't say" Jeff laughed.

"Why not?" she questioned.

"Because you might leave" Jeff chuckled.

"I'm going to kill Matt!" Ash fussed grabbing her purse to get up and leave.

"No! Don't!" Jeff laughed as his cellphone rang.

"Jeff?" she warned as he answered his phone and forced her to sit down.

"He's here" Jeff grinned before kissing her on the cheek. "Enjoy your date Ash" Jeff grinned as he turned and walked out the restaurant. Ash readjusted her cleavage, which seemed to be spilling out of her black dress.

"Hey, sorry I'm late" John Cena said as he sat down and tried to catch his breath. "Traffic was a bitch!" he said ordering a drink as the waiter handed her a glass of wine.

"Hello John" Ash laughed.

"Disappointed?" he asked fixing his tie and readjusting the right sleeve of his royal blue shirt.

"No, not at all" Ash grinned. Matt thought he was slick. He and Cena probably had this planned all along. "So, let's have some fun" Ash grinned.

"That's what I'm talking about!" John laughed. "You look lovely," he said placing salad onto her plate.

"Thanks. You look very handsome," she said staring at him. "I have a feeling tonight will be full of surprises" Ash giggled.

"Me too" John said staring at her chest as he placed his hand over his pounding chest.



"Hey Matt!" John said shaking hands with Matt.

"Hey man, I called your room last night to see how your date went" Matt said turning to lace up his boots.

"I know I wasn't there," John said casually pulling off his throwback jersey.

"Where were you?" Matt asked.

"In Ash's room" John answered as Shannon slid off the table and looked at Matt in shock.

"For real?" Matt asked.

"Yep, she invited me to stay the night since we were both so drunk" John grinned to himself.

"So, you slept with her?" Shannon asked.

"Well, yea we slept" John nodded trying to maintain his composure.

"What are you saying?" Matt asked.

"Nothing. Just that we had a good time and went to sleep" John told him.

"That's good. I'm glad you two had fun" Matt said walking out and headed down the hallway before he realized he'd forgotten his shirt. He walked back to the door and heard Shannon and John talking.

"Damn John, your off the hook" Shannon laughed.

"No, Ash is off the hook! Man, now that Matt is gone I can tell you she was wild! Say dog, she swallows" John sighed as he leaned against the wall like he was about to faint. He noticed Matt and quickly stood up and stopped talking.

"Why would you tell something like that to anyone? I hooked you up with Ash because you wanted to get to know her seriously and you screwed her on the first date? Damn John!" Matt sighed as he grabbed his shirt. "Come on Shannon, it's match time" Matt said heading out.

"Look, I didn't mean anything by it Matt!" John shouted after him but Matt waved his hand and headed to the backstage area with Shannon.



"Hey, we need to talk!" Matt said grabbing Ash by the arm and pulling her into an empty locker room.

"Ouch! Matt that hurts!" she fussed rubbing her right arm.

"What the fuck is the matter with you?" Matt shouted.

"What's your problem?" Ash asked.

"You fucked Cena last night!" Matt screamed.

"And?" she asked calmly.

"He's telling people you went down on him and that you... you... well that you swallow!" Matt said turning up his nose.

"What's wrong with that? I've told a few people too. You said I needed to get laid, so I did" Ash turned to walk away.

"Hold up! Do you even like him?" Matt asked.

"He's okay. Thanks for the hookup" Ash grinned.

"The hookup? Whatever" Matt grunted.

"Thanks for getting me back in the game" Ash said before walking over and kissing him on the cheek. She walked out of the locker room and closed the door before she burst out laughing.



Matt sat outside the arena in his rental car pouting. How could Ash be so easy? Damn, maybe she'd really changed over the years or she was just really horny. He had to stop thinking of her as an innocent teenager. She was a grown woman now. She was 28. He was sure she'd dated many guys in Miami. Just the idea of her being intimate with anyone made him want to gag. Matt leaned back in the seat and took a nap.

He dreamed that he was in a strip club where a line of dancers shook their tits at him. He pointed to a sexy buxom blonde and grabbed her hand and pulled her into his lap. She gave him a lap dance causing him to get a hard- on. Matt begged her to stop but she pulled her bra and thong off. She pushed her pussy into his face as he stuck his tongue out and licked her pussy until she came. She slid down between his legs and pulled his cock out and sucked it gently as he slid lower in the chair. He grabbed her head and rammed his cock into her mouth. The feeling she was giving him was unbearable as he started to cum. He grabbed her head to kiss her and as he lifted her head up it was Ash with cum dripping from her mouth.

Matt awoke with a start as Ash was bending down towards his crotch. "Ash!" Matt shouted grabbing her head.

"Ouch! Matt?" Ash screamed bumping her head on the steering wheel and quickly sitting up.

"What the fuck are you doing?" Matt shouted looking at her angrily.

"You dropped the keys when I got in the car so I was trying to get them off the floor by the brake!" she pointed down to the floor of the car. Matt looked down and gave a sigh of relief. "What's your problem?" Ash asked bending over him and getting the keys.

"Ash, if you only knew" Matt said looking down at the wet stain on his blue jeans.

"What?" Ash asked looking up at him as she handed him the keys.

"Nothing" he said as covering his crotch as Shannon got in the backseat.

"Hey yo Matt!" John Cena called out as he walked up to the car. "I wanted to say bye to my baby" John said running around to Ash's side and sticking his head in the window to give her a long kiss. "I'll call you" John laughed backing away from the car.

"Well, I guess you and John hit it off" Shannon laughed from the backseat as they drove off.

"Yea, he's so hot. Do you guys know he swallows?" Ash asked causing them both to stare at her with their mouths hanging open.

"Ash, that's so unladylike" Matt frowned.

"So, it's wrong to swallow?" she asked innocently.

"No" Shannon laughed.

"Shan! Don't encourage her!" Matt fussed.

"Matt, I can't lie anymore. John and I did sleep together but that was all we did. We weren't really compatible after all. We decided to mess with your mind after you left him three messages on his cellphone before we even left the restaurant, not to mention to the two after we got to my room" Ash giggled.

"What? Oh thank God! I knew you weren't a slut!" Matt said grabbing her and kissing her on the forehead.

"Eww. Matt I hoped you had more faith in me" she argued.

"Yea Matt" Shannon nodded.

"You thought I was easy too Shannon!" Ash fussed at Shannon. "You should have called my room to see how we were doing like Jeff if you really wanted to know how the date went! Boy, you men are something else" she said shaking her head at Matt shamelessly as Shannon snickered in the backseat.

"Shut up!" Matt growled at the both of them before heading out onto the road.



"So, you wanna go riding with me after the movies or what?" Jeff asked as Ash rolled over in bed and looked at him sitting at the foot of her bed looking totally hot.

"Give me my housekey back and go away!" she yawned as she turned back over and dozed off to sleep. Jeff smiled and went into the bathroom a few minutes and came back out grinning impishly as he stood over her bed with a bucket. "Aghhhh!" she screamed a few seconds later and jumped out of the bed as ice cold water covered her body. "Jeff! I'm going to kill you!" she screamed crawling out of the wet bed and chasing him around her apartment. She jumped on his back but he flipped her over his head. They wrestled around on the floor until Jeff grabbed her left leg and pinned her on her back. "Okay Jeff! I'm going to get up and get dressed!" she yelled as he lay on top of her whistling.

"You sure?" he asked as he grabbed her foot and tickled the bottom of it.

"Aghhhhhh! I'm sure!" she screamed between laughter as Matt walked in looking at them crazy.

"Okay kids, playtime is over!" he grinned. "Are we hanging out or what?" Matt asked staring down at them on the floor as Amy walked in and frowned at Ash and Jeff.

"Are we going or what? The movie starts at 4:35, that's in 35 minutes" Amy fussed.

"You know what? I'll pass, you guys go on ahead. I'm really tired," Ash said getting up off the floor.

"Hey, you guys go ahead. I'll hang out with Ash" Jeff said sitting on the loveseat.

"You sure?" Matt asked Ash as he reluctantly following Amy to the door.

"Yea man, go ahead! We'll order some pizza or something" Jeff assured Matt.

"Okay, we're outta here" Matt said following Amy to the car.

"You should have been dressed you know?" Jeff said laughing.

"I was up late working out. I was tired" Ash groaned sitting next to Jeff and propping her feet up on the coffee table.

"Ash, what's up with you and Matt? You two have always been close but I think there's more there than you two are telling me" Jeff accused.

"What? No way! I'd date you first!" she smiled pinching his right cheek.

"Well, I'm already taken so I'm not in the running" Jeff grinned.

"I know! You don't have to remind me!" she pouted.

"Hey, if I was single you know it'd be you and me right?" Jeff smiled throwing his arm around her shoulders.

"Yea. Rainbow, I think its time for me to start dating again. I mean really get out there and date" she moaned.

"Why all of a sudden?" Jeff asked playing in her hair.

"I'm lonely. I'm ready to settle down," she admitted.

"Ash, take your time. I don't want you to end up hurt by rushing into something. Trust me, somewhere out there is a man just right for you," Jeff said pulling her in for a hug and a soft kiss.

"Jeff! You kissed me" she grinned trying not to blush.

"Well, you're sexy looking like a drowned rat and I must say I'm a little tempted right now" Jeff teased.

"Thanks I think. I miss us hanging out like we used to" Ash said lying on Jeff's shoulder.

"Yea, since I was younger than the guys they'd leave me at home and I'd be stuck hanging out with you" Jeff laughed.

"Hey, it wasn't that bad was it?" she frowned looking up at him.

"Naw, it was pretty awesome getting to know you better. Most of the guys viewed you as a piece of ass but you had brains and a personality too. I'm glad we were close. I guess that's why I look at you and want nothing but the best for you" Jeff said picking up the cordless phone. "Pizza?" he asked.

"Sure. Afterwards we'll do the usual. I haven't rode a bike in so long its ridiculous" she laughed.

"Well, we can do that but I was thinking of incorporating something else into our plans tonight" Jeff grinned.

"Okay, I'm down for whatever you want to do" she shrugged heading to take a shower.

"You sure about that?" Jeff grinned deviously to himself thinking about what her reaction would be to having to jump over fire.



"Damn, you aren't going to eat all of that are you?" Amy frowned at Shane as he ate his footlong Subway sandwich.

"Can you go home until your return to Raw? You're irking me" Shane fussed as Matt walked into the hotel room with a bag of food.

"What's going on?" Matt asked looking at the both of them.

"Amy's just being her usual charming self" Shane frowned as he grabbed his food and travel bag and headed to the door. "If you need me I'll be in Ash's room" Shane huffed before struggling to close the door. "Ash!" Shane called out knocking on Ash's room next door.

"Shane, what's up?" Ash asked looking at him strangely as she opened the door.

"I need a place to crash" he said walking past her dropping his bag and lying across her bed and started eating his food as she closed the door and locked it.

"I thought you and Matt were sharing a room?" Ash laughed sitting on the bed next to Shane.

"We were until overbearing Amy came down for another surprise visit" Shane complained through a mouth full of food. "I mean we just wanted to hang out after my match tonight and see some strippers" Shane complained.

"Oh, I see" Ash said lying down next to Shane.

"So, it looks like it'll be the two of us tonight" Shane smiled finishing up his Subway sandwich.

"Well, I could have worse company" Ash teased as he sat the Subway bag on the nightstand.

"Yea. Maybe we could cuddle up and look at a little TV" Shane said scooting over and pulling Ash into his arms.

"Whoa Helms! You're being too aggressive" Ash said pushing him away.

"Ash, I care about you. You know this. I know you don't feel the same way but atleast let me be the man you call when you need the hookup or something!" he grinned.

"Hookup? You mean sex?" she laughed.

"Well yea. Everyone needs to be relieved or they'll explode" Shane said seriously as Ash burst out laughing.

"Helms, you couldn't come up with a better reason for me to sleep with you?" she asked raising an eyebrow.

"Well, we're both sexy and in need of some serious release. I'll admit my dick is so hard right now. I so want to be deep inside you right now" he said in a low sexy voice as he caressed her face.

"Honestly, I'm really horny too but what if the sex isn't good between us and we end up hating each other afterwards?" she inquired.

"Trust me, you'll enjoy it" Shane said cockily as he caressed her hip.

"I don't know Shane" Ash said reluctantly.

"Don't you want to know what it's like to be with me?" Shane asked caressing her breasts through her nightshirt causing her nipples to harden.

"Oh Shane, this isn't fair" Ash moaned as he licked her nipple through the thin material.

"Life isn't fair. I'm going to make sure you don't back out on me like you did years ago when you were a virgin" Shane groaned as he pulled on her nipple with his teeth through her nightshirt.

"Shane! What are you doing?" Ash laughed as he pulled his jeans off along with his shoes.

"Hopefully picking up where we left off years ago before you left," he said pulling her in for a kiss. They kissed deeply for a few minutes before she pulled away.

"I stopped you because I was involved with someone at the time" Ash informed him.

"Are you involved now?" he asked between kisses.

"No" Ash quickly answered before Shane pulled her pink nightshirt over her head and caressed her bare breasts. He pulled her in for a long kiss before stopping to pull his shirt and boxers off quickly and took her left breast in his hand and sucked her nipple gently.

"Oh my God, Shane!" Ash squealed as she ran her hand through his short black and green hair.

"I want you so much Ash" Shane groaned as he slid on top of her. "Take your panties off" he whispered in her ear. She lifted her hips and pulled her white lace panties off and threw them on the floor. "Finally, I have you all to myself! Amy is finally useful for something" he joked before kissing Ash passionately. "Touch me baby" Shane moaned as he guided Ash's right hand to his stiff cock.

"Oh my God, it's so hard," Ash said looking down at his big cock.

"It won't be for long," Shane said grabbing a condom and putting it on.

"Shane, what are we doing?" Ash asked looking into his eyes.

"Making love" he answered as he spread her legs and slowly entered her.



"So, do you want me to leave?" Amy shouted at Matt.

"No, just that you should have called. Shane is stuck out of a room now. This place is completely booked. Shannon is driving his own car down tomorrow" Matt explained.

"I didn't know! Sorry! He can stay with Ash" Amy shrugged.

"Did you ever stop to think that maybe Ash is staying with someone? Cena maybe?" Matt questioned.

"Ash and Cena? Please! She's too uptight to sleep with anyone but you. Matt, I'm a woman. I know these things. She's pining away for you and she's just waiting to pounce on you and make her move" Amy shouted.

"Why are you so concerned with Ash? This is about you popping up all of a sudden. Shane is coming to the SmackDown show with Ash and I to hang out. We all would have been home late Wednesday morning but you couldn't wait?" Matt asked.

"No. Not as long as she has you to herself" Amy pointed out.

"You are totally overreacting! I'm getting really tired of you flipping out on me. It's like you don't trust me to say no if a woman hits on me" Matt argued.

"Not just any woman, but Ash. I see how you look at her" Amy argued back.

"When?" Matt asked confused.

"Whenever she's around your so chipper and outgoing!" Amy cried.

"What? That's ridiculous! I'm always like that! If you must know, a fan approached me a few weeks ago. I was more tempted by her than I am by Ash!" Matt admitted.

"What?" Amy asked walking up in his face.

"That's right. While you're watching Ash like a hawk the real vultures are circling behind your back!" Matt shouted grabbing his car keys and heading for the door.

"Where in the fuck are you going? We haven't eaten dinner yet!" Amy asked jumping in front of the door.

"Away from you!" Matt yelled in her face.

"Matt no! I'm sorry!" Amy whined trying to hug him.

"No Amy, let me go. I need some space" Matt explained.

"Fine, go running to Ash like always!" Amy cried.

"I was leaving to be alone but now maybe I will go to Ash. Atleast she trusts me to make the right decisions!" Matt screamed before walking out and slamming the door. Matt paced back and forth a few times before walking over to Ash's door. Just as he was about to knock he heard low muffled grunts. He walked over to the window and saw two bodies going at it through the part in the curtain. Shane and Ash? He felt his stomach lurch. He quickly walked to the car and got in. He gripped the steering wheel trying to calm his nerves before starting the car and driving a few miles down the road to Denny's. He walked in to be seated and all of a sudden visions of Ash straddling Shane flashed through his mind and his stomach knotted up and he raced to the men's room just in time to empty the contents of his stomach into the toilet. Ten minutes later a waitress approached him in the booth.

"Weren't you here for a take-out order earlier?" she grinned.

"Huh? Oh yea, wasn't for me though" he lied.

"What can I get for you?" she asked.

"Umm, an orange juice and a coffee for now please" Matt answered massaging his temples.

"Okay. You sick?" the waitress asked.

"Yea, I think I am" Matt said leaning back against the booth as his heart started having palpitations. What was wrong with him? A stomach flu, maybe? Damn, he felt horrible. Ash and Shane together? Well, he wanted her to be happy with someone, why not Shane?



"I'm glad you came back," Amy said as Matt climbed into bed next to her at 3:10 in the morning.

"Yea, I just needed some space" Matt said kissing her on the lips before turning over to go to sleep. Amy snuggled up behind him as he lay awake thinking about what was wrong with him lately. He felt like he wasn't comfortable in his own skin.

Finally, an hour later Matt was deep asleep as he started to dream about wrestling in a packed arena. Everytime he looked up into the stands a lady dressed in white was staring at him but he couldn't make out her face. Everytime he looked up she was sitting further down in the stands getting closer to him. He continued the match in the ring but he still couldn't make out her face as he glanced over at her as Booker T caught him with a clothesline. She had dark hair that flowed around her shoulders. He finally concentrated on the match and pinned Booker T after hitting the Twist of Fate. The ref raised his hand in victory and suddenly the ref and Booker T disappeared as well as everyone in the stands leaving the dark haired woman at the very top of the stands sitting in a seat looking down at him in the ring. Music started to play over the speakers of the arena as he looked up at her from the ring.

There's a quiet time. When everyone goes home, and I'm left standing here on the stage alone.

When shadows paint the sea, where spotlights used to fall, and now its like a dream.

Did it happen after all?

Then I see you there in silent silhouette, the glow of your cigarette, is like a shooting star.

Lady Of My Heart, tell me who you are, you've waited in the dark and I need you with me.

Lady please reveal, if what you are is real. Can I touch, can I feel just an image of you.

Matt climbed out the ring and over the security wall as she slowly walked down towards him. His heart started to pound against his chest as he tried to make out her face. He knew in his heart she was the woman he'd been searching for, he had to get to her.

I've listened to the cheers I guess I've heard my share, but I was never sure, was it you out there.

Now I understand. You've always been the one, who stood out from the crowd.

You're my ins-pi-ra-tion.

So take me by the hand before the moments gone, I'll dance you into the dawn and dream you into my life.

Lady Of My Heart, tell me who you are, I've waiting in the dark and I need you, with me tonight.

Lady please reveal, if what you are is real yeah! Can I touch what I feel. Are you just a fantasy? You're the Lady Of My Heart. I know you are.

(Saxophone plays)

Matt stopped in the middle of the arena as the lady in white disappeared before reaching him. He felt a hand on his shoulder and the scent of a perfume he'd breathed many times. Amy? He turned around slowly and came face to face with a brunette. His mouth fell open as she caressed his face and kissed him. "Ash!" Matt shouted as he awoke with a start from the dream sitting straight up in the bed as the song in his dream ended on the radio. He leaned over and turned the alarm clock off.

"Matt you say something?" Amy asked walking out the motel bathroom brushing her teeth.

"Huh? Oh no. I was just dreaming" he said placing his hand over his pounding chest as sweat ran down his face. "You ready to head on out to the arena early?" Matt asked walking past Amy as she smiled noticing his rock hard cock as he jumped in the shower.

"Yea. Want me to wake Shane and Ash? It's 9:16. They may want to sleep late though," Amy shouted over the water.

"I was thinking we'd go on to the arena alone after grabbing some breakfast. Amy, wanna join me for a shower?" Matt asked sticking his head out the shower curtain.

"I'd love to" she said pulling off her nightshirt and thong before joining Matt for a long stress relieving fuck in the shower.



"You're late Moore!" Ash shouted at Shannon as he walked into the arena.

"I made it didn't I?" he bragged.

"Yea, barely considering how awful you drive" Ash grinned as Shane walked up behind her and kissed her on the cheek.

"What's Shane doing here? What's up with you two?" Shannon pointed.

"I don't know. Dating possibly?" Shane asked Ash.

"Maybe" she smiled.

"Damn! I didn't see this one coming!" Shannon shouted over his shoulder heading to the locker room with his bag. "Matt know?" he asked pushing the door open.

"We looked for him and Amy this morning but they'd left already" Shane replied.

"Hmm. Well, I'll see you two later," Shannon said closing the door. Shannon got dressed and headed out looking for Matt. He found him on the other side of the building hanging out with Cena. "Hey man! What's up?" Shannon asked as Cena nodded and headed towards the greenroom.

"Hey Shan. You're late" Matt grinned.

"I know. Ash has already informed me of my tardiness. Have you seen Ash today?" Shannon asked curiously.

"Nope. I'm sure I will later," Matt said sitting on an equipment trunk.

"I just saw her and Shane. They were snuggling" Shannon grinned.

"Oh really?" Matt asked cracking a faint smile.

"Yep. I think they hooked up last night or something" Shannon said looking at Matt suspiciously.

"Oh cool. That's awesome" Matt said.

"You think so? I was a little worried about your reaction considering how close you and Ash have gotten over these past few months" Shannon shrugged.

"Why would I care? Ash and I aren't involved! You just need to get that shit out of your mind right now Shannon!" Matt said obviously frustrated.

"Hey, don't get mad at me because I catch you stealing glances at Ash!" Shannon fussed back.

"You know what? Go to hell! I'm not going to sit here and..." Matt trailed off looking over Shannon's shoulder as Shane walked over to them.

"Hey man! Where in the hell have you been?" Shane asked walking up to Matt.

"Hanging with Ames, why?" Matt asked with an attitude.

"Just wanted to let you know that I finally hooked up with Ash! I told you I'd get her in due time. Man, it was incredible. Being that I'm a gentleman, that's all I'll reveal" Shane laughed.

"Cool. I'm happy for you two" Matt said patting him on the back before getting off the trunk. "I'm a little tired plus Amy is probably looking for me. See you after the show Shane" Matt said walking off quickly.

"I thought we were going to hang out!" Shane shouted after him but Matt kept walking. "Is he upset about something?" Shane asked Shannon.

"I don't know, you know how he gets before match time. So, you and Ash huh? Come give me a few details" Shannon chuckled as they walked down the hall whispering.



"Hey" Ash said as she opened her front door on late Wednesday evening to see Matt standing there.

"Hey. I was in the neighborhood so I decided to rent a horror movie and hang out with you for a few hours if that is okay with you, unless of course Shane is coming over. I can leave..." Matt grinned.

"Oh no, I'm alone. Come on in" she said ushering him in. "I'll pop some popcorn" Ash said heading to the kitchen.

"So, you and Shane getting along?" Matt asked after looking through her CD collection for a few minutes.

"Yea, so far so good. We get along. I was totally surprised about what happened between us. We're just taking it slow though. No rushing" she shrugged grabbing 2 bottles of juice out of the refrigerator.

"You sure Shane won't be jealous that I'm here tonight?" Matt teased.

"Naw, it's not like your competition for him" she laughed handing him the bowl of popcorn as she sat the juice on the table.

"Hey, I can be competition! I could get in your panties if I wanted to" Matt gloated.

"Whatever! Matt you had some of the lamest lines back in the day" she laughed sitting next to him on the sofa.

"That was then, I'm a man now. I know what to say to get what I want. Do you know how much ass Jeff and I could get if we wanted it?" Matt asked.

"Not like I care but I'm sure your going to tell me" she frowned as she grabbed the quilt off the back of the sofa and covered up.

"Hundreds!" Matt said stuffing his mouth with popcorn.

"Who'd want to be with a man who's been with that many women?" Ash asked looking disgusted.

"Anyone I choose. Who says I took all of them up on their offers?" Matt asked with a bold grin.

"Whatever, walking ad for an STD!" Ash said as he climbed behind her under the cover and started the movie.

Matt lay behind her and took in the scent of her hair and perfume. He leaned in and realized he was actually trying to get closer to Ash like she was someone he'd be interested in sexually. "Your hair smells nice" Matt mumbled from behind her as she ate popcorn.

"Thanks. Here you go," she said handing him his juice.

"Thanks, umm that perfume your wearing... what's it called?" he said scooting down closer to Ash and snuggling against her.

"Watch it Hardy! I'm not one of your pieces of ass" Ash teased as he propped his elbow on a pillow from the sofa. "It's called "Ralph" by Ralph Lauren" she answered drinking some juice.

"It smells good" he smiled realizing it was the scent from his dream. "Trust me, if I wanted you you'd be under me and more than willing to give it to me" he promised.

"Keep dreaming Matty. I'll let you believe that" she said turning to focus on the movie. Two hours later they were still lying together on the sofa when Ash dozed off. A few minutes later Matt was fast asleep as well. Later that night Ash woke up and realized it was 2 in the morning. "Matt, wake up and go home" Ash said shaking him.

"Umm, not tonight baby. I have a match tomorrow. I need my energy" he mumbled as he scooted up behind her and started snoring.

"Matt!" she laughed before realizing he was dead to the world. She gave up and lay back down and went to sleep. A few hours later Ash awoke at 6:30 to find that Matt was gone and had left a cup of coffee on the table in front of her. A note was next to it. "Thanks for being such an awesome friend, Matt". She smiled and took a sip of the lukewarm coffee and rolled over and went back to sleep.



Two Weeks Later

"Come on Ash! What do you do to get out of a full nelson!" Matt asked applying pressure to her arms and neck.

"Ouch Matt! You're hurting me!" Ash screamed kicking at his ankles with her heel as he lifted her up and took her down in a full nelson slam.

"Come on Ash! Think!" Matt shouted angrily in her face. He grabbed her in a full nelson again as she tried to get up off the mat. She took her right leg and kicked back hitting him between the legs causing him to loosen his grip as he fell to the mat.

"Oohhh I'm going to kick your fucking ass as soon as I can catch my breath" he whispered between grunts as he lay on his stomach holding his crotch. She grabbed his legs and put him in the sharpshooter and applied pressure.

"Tap out!" she shouted leaning back further as he screamed.

"Never!" Matt groaned as he grabbed her right leg and caused her to fall forward giving him the chance to grab her sweats and pulled her down into a pin. He grabbed her left leg and counted to three. "That will work only when you're fighting men! What about when you're fighting women!" he fussed trying to catch his breath.

"Then I'll push her into the corner with all my strength causing her to release the hold!" Ash squeaked out as she struggled to catch her breath.

"You need to think quicker in the ring Ash" Matt complained as she tried to get up but he pushed her back down by lying across her chest. Ash took her left leg and threw it over his head and trapped him into a leg scissors hold. "Ash! Quit playing around!" Matt shouted struggling to get out of the leg hold.

"Think Hardy!" Ash taunted between laughing. Matt stood on his head and pulled out of the hold and fell on top of Ash. "Ow!" she huffed from the impact of his body on top of hers.

"Say it! Who's the master?" Matt demanded pinning her arms down on the mat with his hands.

"I am!" she shouted between laughter.

"Oh yea?" he challenged as he started tickling her. They both laughed until Matt froze and just stared at her. She looked up at him in confusion as his face inched closer to hers. His lips brushed hers lightly. They looked into one another's eyes and kissed again with more urgency as he ran his hands all over her body. Ash hooked her arms around his neck as he caressed her hip with his right hand. He pulled the side of her black sweatpants down revealing the top of her lime green thong. He looked at it and then back at her and kissed her with a passion she'd never experienced. She wrapped her legs around his waist as he plunged his tongue into her mouth and grinded against her.

"Matt? Wait!" Ash cried out a minute later pulling out of the kiss.

"What? Why did you stop?" he asked obviously bothered.

"This is wrong" Ash sighed pulling away from him and getting up.

"It's no more wrong than you and Shane trying to date seriously," Matt said in a rough tone looking up at her.

"What is that supposed to mean? You know what? This workout session is over, I'm leaving" Ash told him as she climbed out of the ring and walked a few steps up on the bleachers to get her bag.

"Hey! You know I'm right. You can never love Shane. He's not your type" Matt said smugly leaning on the ring ropes looking down at her which triggered the thought of the dream he had where he was looking out at her from the ring.

"That's your opinion" Ash called out over her shoulder as she grabbed her workout bag and headed to the exit of the gym.

"You sure you don't want to hit the showers before you leave? I'll be more than happy to wash your back for you" Matt teased staring into her hazel eyes as she looked at him obviously shaken by his comment.

"Very funny Matt!" she grinned looking at him oddly while opening the door.

"You enjoyed that kiss just as much as I did and you know it!" he shouted as she closed the door. He laughed to himself and climbed out of the ring grabbing a towel just as Jeff walked out the locker room with his arms folded.

"I knew it! You're in love with Ash and she's so not into you" Jeff taunted.

"Bullshit! I was just fucking with her" Matt chuckled.

"If she can't love Shane, then who could she love?" Jeff asked following Matt to the locker room.

"Anyone but him" Matt answered quickly as he undressed.

"Bro, you're in denial. Amy is worried about Ash when it's all you. You got it bad man" Jeff grinned.

"Fuck off Jeff" Matt said stepping into the shower.

"Fine, I'll just hook Ash up with a nice guy who's outside the group. That should stop all of the confusion," Jeff said walking away.

"Jeff! Don't even think about it! Just stay out of it!" Matt threatened pointing his finger at him.

"Jealous ass!" Jeff giggled leaving Matt to stew in his confusion of the heart.