Fine Line Between Love and Hate

Chapter Seventeen

Randy's plane got in at 3:45 Friday afternoon, and Leigh was right there to pick him up. When he got home he decided that he should go surprised Ali, but if she wasn't home he'd have to wait outside in the cold. "Leigh do you have a key to Ali's apartment?" Randy asked sweetly.

"Randy Keith Orton what are you up to now?" Leigh asked. She could practically see the wheels turning in his head.

"I just wanted to surprise her. I mean we're going to catch a movie later," Randy said.

"Fine but if you say you got it from me then I will deny it to my dieing day," Leigh said giving him the key.

"You're the best sister in the world," Randy said giving her a hug.

"Don't forget when my birthday comes around," Leigh joked. "I have to go get Lizzie now though so see you later."

"Bye," Randy said. He put away a few things, and then went over to Ali's.

He got over there about 4:45 and she wasn't home yet, so he let himself in. He did feel a little guilty because he could scare her nearly to death. In the end he decided it would be worth it.

About 10 minutes later Ali unlocked her door, walked into her apartment, and heard the TV. She was a little freaked out, but then realized that anyone who wanted to hurt her wouldn't leave any clues of their presence. She walked into the living room and saw him. "Hey stranger," She said. She was slightly embarrassed that she was covered in finger paint from work, but other than that she was okay.

"Looks like someone was a little creative today," Randy teased. He thought she still looked beautiful.

"It happens when you work with very creative two year olds," Leigh said giving him a hug. It smeared some of the half dry paint on him too. She saw the look on his face and laughed. "Don't worry its just finger paint it'll come of in the washer."

Randy laughed. He had a good feeling about this. She was actually starting to let him in. "You probably better change if you're planning on going out into public."

"Seeing as you've already made yourself at home then I guess I might as well," Ali said turning to go to her bedroom. She couldn't believe that he was actually here. She knew that she as going to see him later, but him seeing her paint covered wasn't something that she was happy about.

"What do you want to do for dinner?" Randy asked when she came back out.

"Don't know, I had some chicken out but it doesn't really matter to me what we have to eat," Ali told him.

"You can cook, that's so cool," Randy, said.

"Randy my mom could cook, and your mom can cook. I'd have to be totally stupid to not pick it up," Ali reminded him. "I was thinking about making some chicken Alfredo or something like that."

"I can help," Randy said.

"You stopped being able to burn water," Ali teased.

"It was only because you and Leigh distracted me," Randy protested remembering the incredibly embarrassing incident when he was about 12 years old.

"I guess cutting things won't get you into to much trouble," Ali said when Randy followed her into the kitchen.

The pair made dinner; well Ali did most of it, as Randy was pretty much useless in the kitchen. That was something that Ali couldn't get over. When they sat down for dinner the two continued to talk and joke. They were pretty much all smiles.

"What movie are we going to see?" Randy asked.

"I was thinking maybe 'Cheaper by The Dozen'," Ali said.

"You still go see every Steve Martin movie?" Randy asked remembering the several he'd been dragged along to when he was younger. He guessed some habits died hard.

"Shut up, there's a lot of movies you just saw because there was a hot chick in. At least Steve Martin has talent," Ali told him already looking the paper to see when the movie started.

"You aren't going to take no for an answer," Randy said observing her actions.

"Pretty much," Ali said seeing the next movie didn't start until 8:30. "The next showing's at 8:30, maybe all your teeny fans will already be inside."

"My fans aren't all teenies. You're one of my fans aren't you?" Randy asked with a smirk.

"Shut up. I'm only an Evolution fan because you guys are heels," Ali said. "Speaking of, I'm sorry about calling you so late the other night, I'm sure they're never going to let you live it down."

"Don't worry about it, it might be just what I needed to get my own room from now on," Randy told her.

The two continued to talk until they had to leave for the movie. "Can I drive you're car?" Ali asked.

"Hell no, its my car," Randy said grabbing his keys.

"Please," Ali said putting on a pathetic puppy dog face. She hoped that he would have as much effect as it had ten years ago.

"No, only I drive my car," Randy said knowing that with that face it was a matter of time before he had to give in.

"Randy, I promise I'll be careful. I only want to drive it once," Ali told him. She hoped that he was close to giving in. She didn't know how much longer she could keep the puppy face going before she started cracking up.

"Fine," He gave in not believing that he was actually going to let someone drive his car.

The movie went by pretty nicely. "That actually wasn't bad," Randy admitted when the movie was finished.

"It was pretty good," Ali said.

The two drove in the car back to Ali's apartment. "You want to rent a movie or two?" Randy asked remembering he saw a rental place on the way to the theatre.

"Sure why not," Ali said.

It was nearly empty in the rental place. "So what are we going to get?" Randy asked already looking at the new releases.

"I want to get this one," Ali said grabbing "Under the Tuscan Sun".

"I don't want to see a chick flick," Randy whined.

"I picked this one, you can pick another one. Whichever one you want," Ali said.

"Fine," Randy said going directly for the comedies. There was an oldie but goodie that he wanted to see. He grabbed the movie and they went to he checkout.

"I still can't believe you picked out 'Varsity Blues'," Ali said. She remembered the many times that she'd seen the movie. It'd been out for just about ever.

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The next morning Ali woke up on the couch, and heard the snow on the television. She must have fallen asleep during the movie. She also felt someone's arms around her, that's when she remembered that Randy had come home with her to watch some movies.

He looked so peaceful when he was sleeping, to bad he wasn't going to be asleep for long. Ali quietly got up, got some whipped cream and sprayed in his hands. She then set out to tickling him with her long hair.

Randy felt something tickle his nose, so he swatted at it. He then felt something cold and slightly slimey on his nose. He opened his eyes to see a grinning Ali standing over him.

"Darn, I hoped it would take longer to wake up," Ali said. Before she knew what was happening Randy was tickling her with his whipped cream covered hands.

"Stop, I give up," Ali said a few moments later. She was laughing so hard that she as almost peeing her pants.

"Only if you make breakfast," Randy said as his stomach let out a loud rumble.

"Fine, fine," Ali said, "but you have to get up soon."

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