YAY!!!! I'm so glad to see a lot you back to reviewing my new story!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!! LOL. Anyway, here's chapter one!!!

Chapter One: Many Meetings

Rose walked down the halls of the backstage area. She was trying to find Ms. Davis' office. She was given directions by Stephanie, but she was sure she must have taken a wrong turn. She let out a sigh, defeated, but quickly regained hope when she saw someone coming her way. She squinted her eyes. It was Rene Dupree.

"Excuse me!" She said as loud as she could without yelling, but he just kept walking. 'Maybe he didn't hear me…or maybe he didn't think I was talking to him,' she thought to herself, but as she looked around, she noticed that they were the only two in the hallway. She decided to try again, "RENE!!" That got his attention.

"Yes?" he asked in a bit of a perturbed tone. He had just found out that he wouldn't be wrestling tonight, hell, he wasn't even in the show at all. He was in a pretty foul mood.

Rose noticed his attitude, but continued anyway. She'd be damned if she was going to recoil from some man, "I'm trying to find Breanne Davis' office and I got lost somehow. Could you point me in the right direction?" She asked sweetly, her temper cooling a bit as she looked at him. He didn't seem like a mean guy. He seemed like he could be a pretty cool person, but he had yet to speak and prove her right.

Rene cleared his throat and gave her a smirk and a snort as he pointed at the door that was right behind her. He then rolled his eyes and walked off. "They really need to start hiring competent help around here," he mumbled as he stalked off, just in earshot of Rosalyn.

"Excuse me? What did you just say?" she turned to face his retreating form, but he didn't turn. He just kept walking, ignoring her. 'So much for being a nice guy. Can't judge a book by it's cover, I guess.' Rose rolled her eyes and turned back to the task at hand. She raised her hand to knock on the door, but just as she did, the door flew open and Randy Orton was right in her face. She was taken by surprise, he had startled the shit out of her.

He laughed at her expression then realized that this must be the new girl. "Hey babe?" he called toward Annie, "I think the new writer is here," he turned back to Rose, "Well, come on in, she's a little vicious sometimes, but she won't bite," he laughed as he led her into the room.

"That is not funny Randy," Annie tried to sneer, but ended up smiling. She and Randy were about to tell everyone their secret about their engagement until they had heard voices in the hall.

Rose looked around, surrounded by superstars. She walked toward Annie and offered her a hand, "I'm Rosalyn Bryant, but you can call me Rose."

Annie smiled, "Well, I'm Breanne Davis, but you can call me Annie. Now, have a seat. Randy and I were about to make and important announcement and you're just in time!"

Just at that minute, Stephanie and Paul came walking in the room, "Sorry you two, I almost forgot. We got…side tracked," Stephanie smiled and gave Annie a secretive glance.

Annie looked around at everyone who had shown up and suddenly became very nervous, but she began to speak anyway, "Okay, um…Randy?" She looked at Randy with apologetic eyes. She just didn't have the nerve.

Randy gave Annie a little smile and shook his head, "Okay, well…Annie and I just wanted you all to know…we're engaged," he said with a smile as he wrapped one arm around Annie's waist.

Everyone's eyes lid up and their mouths dropped as Annie lifted her hand to reveal the ring on her finger. Rose, even though she didn't know them very well, felt her eyes lighting up. She had always wondered about love, but never really given it a chance. She didn't want anything to come between her and her goals…her dreams. However, she would be happy for those who had found it.

Annie and Randy received a ton of hugs as everyone left. Randy shouted out, "Hey, you're all invited to the wedding…when we decide a date for it, that is…"

Everyone let out a laugh as they exited, leaving Annie to her business. Randy turned to Annie and planted a kiss on her forehead, "I'll see you in little while, babe. I got to go out to the ring," he winked. He then turned to Rose, "It was nice meeting you." With that, he left to cut his promo.

Annie watched as he left. His slate dress shirt and black pants, the belt over his shoulder, and his million dollar smile. 'Damn, I'm lucky,' she thought to herself before getting back down to business. "Okay, so you're the new writer?"

Rose nodded her head, "Yes."

Annie smiled, "You don't have talk all professional with me. I know you're mature for your age, but that doesn't mean you don't get to act like an eighteen year old sometimes."

Rose smiled, "Thanks……Um…so what are we going to be doing tonight?"

"Well, I'm just going to be showing you around and introducing you to the team and the superstars."

Rose furrowed her brow, "I don't mean to be rude, but…why isn't Stephanie or another writer showing me around? I mean, that would make more sense wouldn't it?"

Annie smiled, "Yah, it probably would make more sense, but it's your first night, and Raw is going to be very, very busy tonight. We've got one Hell of a main event and the writers are in a bustle because it's the night after a big holiday. Stephanie is in charge, so she's too busy at the moment. Now, don't worry, next week you'll be included in that bustle, but until then I'm here to show you the ropes," she paused and placed a comforting hand on Rose's shoulder, "Don't worry, it's good to get to know the people you're going to be working with before you actually work with them. It helps you to get a feel for that person, you understand?"

"Yah, that makes sense…sorry. Uh…how many people know my age?" Rose asked worriedly. She really didn't want to be treated like a child.

"Don't worry about it, only the people in charge. None of the wrestlers know…yet. C'mon, now, let's go take you to meet the people!"

"Okay…um…do you think we could stay away from Rene Dupree's dressing room, though?"

Annie gave a confused look, "Why's that? Rene's a sweetheart," at least that's all she had known him to be.

"Um…are you sure we're talking about the same guy? Because if first impressions mean anything, then he qualifies as an asshole."

Annie couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Really? He must have found out he wasn't going to be in the show tonight. Was he the other voice we heard out in the hall? What did he say to you?"

"Well, I asked him for directions to your office, which I happened to be standing right in front of it at the time, and didn't even know it. He then pointed at your door and snorted before walking off and muttering something about the WWE needing to hire 'competent help.'"

Annie's expression changed a little. It was a mix of remorse, memory, and amusement. She decided to give Rose some advice, "I know first impressions go a long way, but trust me when I say this: they're pointless. Believe me, I know how frustrating it is to get into a confrontation on the first day, and all I have to say is there is a fine line between love and hate-"

"Trust me, that line, is one I don't intend to cross with Rene, or anyone else," Rose said, trying to reassure herself more than she was trying to assure Annie.

Annie let out a defeated sigh, "Well, I tried. Let's get going, and I guess we can skip Rene, if you really think it's necessary."

"I do. OH! And congratulations, by the way," Rose changed the subject.

"Thank you," Annie smiled.

"So how did you two meet?"

Annie laughed, "Well…it all started on my first night. He smarted off to me, and I slapped him."

Rose's eyes widened and her mouth dropped. This caused Annie to burst into laughter before she continued. They talked the entire time Annie showed her around and introduced her to everyone. Annie showed her where to take any documents she may have to turn in, introduced her to a number of superstars and divas, and told her what company to go to in order to get a decent rental car.

"Um…I don't drive," Rose smiled, almost ashamed.

Annie's face looked shocked for a minute, "Why not? Didn't your parents teach you?"

"Well…I don't really have any parents. I grew up in foster homes…no one ever had the time to teach me, and I didn't ask. I have my permit though," she smiled awkwardly, "I've been taking taxi cabs as long as I can remember."

Annie's face fell when she heard about her not having any parents. It had been hard losing her mother, but she couldn't even begin to imagine how hard it must have been not even knowing a mother or a father, "I'm sorry to hear that, Rose." Annie smiled sweetly and patted her shoulder, "You seem to have done a good job raising yourself though, and I bet someone here can teach you. Maybe I can once I get caught up around here."

"Really? That would be great!"

"Good. Now, let's go watch the show on one of the monitors, okay?"

"Sounds good!"

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~After the show~

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Rose went out the door to meet her cab. Annie and Randy had offered to give her a ride, but Rose didn't want to impose. Besides, she could find her own way, that's what she did best. Rose heard footsteps behind her and clenched her fists. She didn't know this town, and she certainly didn't know it's people. Some may call her paranoid, but she knew all too well what could happen at night, especially when you're by yourself.

She turned her head casually and saw that it was just Rene. She let out a sigh of relief, then her encounter with him popped into her memory, 'Hmph…I'll just ignore him,' she thought to herself as she turned her head back and watched for her cab, but not before shooting him a look that clearly read, "Don't' fuck with me."

Rene felt goose bumps cover his skin. He wasn't sure if it was the weather, or the little woman who stood ten feet away from him. She had just shot him a Hell of a look, 'If looks could kill,' he thought, 'I must have made a good impression earlier,' he thought sarcastically.

He took his time as he walked to his rental. He studied her more thoroughly as he made his way through the parking lot. She was about 5'6", blonde hair…he remembered the emerald green eyes from earlier. She had some muscle, he could tell, but she definitely wasn't an athlete. Something hit him, 'Why is she just standing out here? Where's her car?' Deciding to chance it, he yelled out to her, "Do you need a ride or something?"

Rose ignored the voice. She didn't want his pity and she sure as hell didn't want him to know that she didn't have a license. That would totally deflate her, and that is the last thing she needed. She didn't want to admit her weaknesses, especially not to some asshole who obviously thought he was superior to her. She heard his footsteps drawing near as her cab pulled up.

Rene stopped mid stride as he saw her get into the cab and flash him a disdainful look as she shut the door. Yup. He had definitely made an impression. 'Oh well, she can be like that. I don't care, she isn't worth the time anyway, besides, two can play at this game.'

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Annie and Randy watched from the exit doors. They had seen everything that went down between Rose and Rene. Annie's eyes flashed mischief and she turned her head to look at Randy.

"Oh no. No way, Annie! We should just let them deal with it in their own way," Randy recognized that look all too well. She always looked that way when she was planning to do something.

Annie let out a small sigh, "Aaawww, c'mon. Opposites attract! We could set them up on a blind date and-"

Randy cut her off with a kiss, "No. Besides, we have our own date to attend."

"Really? Where are we going?" Annie asked, already knowing the answer.

"To the hotel…we'll order room service!"

Annie rolled her eyes, "You're loving those corporate hotel rooms, aren't you?"

Randy nodded his head, "Oh yah! I love their room service, their showers, but most of all…I like their beds…" he trailed off as he led her to their car.

Annie would drop her matchmaker plans…for now. She would stir the pot some other night…she had business with her fiancé tonight.

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Okay, well, that was chapter one. Hope you liked it! Don't worry, I plan on making a feud for the ages between Rene and Rose, lol. Review please!!

Pammi