Title: Together We Cry
Disclaimer: The only thing of worth I own is my computer. Title inspired by Under the Bridge by RHCP
Rating: PG-13 at times for language, and at times for implied situations, later on maybe R for situations.
Spoilers: None that I know of and nothing that can't be found on WWE.com, follows along with current schedules (but extends the Monterrey trip, instead of Apr. 3, they are going from Apr. 1 to Apr. 4)
Pairings: Trish/Christian, Dawn/Lance, Stacy/Randy, Molly/?, Lita/?,
Summary: See the first chapter and any previous chapters for any explainations.
Notes: All previous notes apply

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Thursday, March 25, 2004. Late-Evening, Pick a beach house, Tampa, Florida

(again, will be from Amy's P.O.V. unless it's dialogue)

There really is nothing better than being at a beach, right before sunset. Especially when you're surrounded by friends. And really, as much as I wanted to hurt my dear old friend Dawn for dragging us all here..instead of heading elsewhere, I'm glad she did. It honestly was what we really all needed. Just a break from the road, and she was right on the mark for the locale. Of course, Trish and Jay aren't here, but maybe that's for the better. You see, ever since Trish hooked up with Jay she's changed. It's not that noticeable, but if you know her..and I really like to think that I do..then you would see it. Maybe it's just my mind playing tricks on me, but I think she regrets not hooking up with Chris when she still had the chance. Now? Well it just might be too late. Ever since we got here..and really a little before then, Nora and Chris have been inseperable. It's so cute, you know? I guess the term I'm really looking for is puppy love. Yesterday, they decided to build sandcastles..I personally went for the sand sculptures, but hey..to each their own. Anyway, the point being that they've been doing nothing but spending their time together. And it's not like it's stuff that Chris would normally do..not that he's known for being the most mature person, but it's all stuff that Nora wants to do. It really is sweet.

Dawn and Lance, well they've always been good together. I mean yeah, there have been times where it might have looked like they were heading for splitsville, but they got right back on track. They just work together in every sense of the word. I mean, sure Lance has become a little less..uptight as of late, but Dawn really brings that out in him. And it's great being around Dawn again..I've missed her.

Adam, Terry and Shane Helms have been their usual selves..ugh. I have to watch my back with those three running around. Just like kids in a candy store. It's amazing how much 'grown' men behave like children. But it's nice having them around..Adam well he's always been able to pick me up out of any sort of, rut I've been in. Not that others haven't been able to, just that Adam his own way of doing things. And it's great having him back on the roster..plus that he's with RAW. Terry, well he's just like a big teddy bear. Given yes, that gore that he uses in the ring? Keep me far away from it..but he's such a sweetheart. And Shane, hmm what do I really need to say about him. Aside from the fact that he's been there for me..and that he keeps me entertained, gosh. Shane is just one of those people that makes you laugh, makes you forget about things that are really bothering you.

Oh wait..I hear footsteps..or at least the sound of someone's clothes swishing in the wind so that means I've got company.

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"Hey Amy" Stacy smiled, sitting down on the sand next to her.

"Hey Stace" She grinned, looking to her tall blonde friend.

"Being here..makes me want to quit, become a lifeguard or something" Stacy giggled. "This has been the best couple of days off."

Amy nodded. "Yeah it really has. Just what we all needed I think, just get away from all the crazy stuff."

"Almost makes me wish we didn't have to go back on the road tomorrow." Stacy stretched out her legs, digging her toes in the sand. "But then, it won't be too bad..just a few days on the road, then we're off to Mexico."

"Now that is worth going back on the road for" Amy grinned, leaning back and letting her hands sink slightly into the sand. "When are you meeting Randy's parents?"

"Tomorrow..after we get in, just going for dinner." Stacy grimaced slightly, looking out over the water. "And then I'm not sure..I think we're spending most of Saturday and Sunday with them."

"It won't be that bad Stace..I mean, like Trish said the other day, it's not like it's the first set of parents you've met." Amy glanced sideways. "And besides..I'm sure you'll get along just fine with them."

"I guess" Stacy shrugged. "I'm just nervous that's all. I mean really..what if they don't like me? I'm happy with Randy..really happy." She looked to Amy, "And I just worry, I don't want anything to happen."

"Well, unfortunately you can't predict the future" Amy frowned thoughtfully. "But you can change the course, just don't worry about it. I mean, even if you and Randy's parents don't click..doesn't mean it can't work. The relationship involves the two of you..not other people. And from what I see" She looked to Stacy,"You two are great together"

"That's true" Stacy bit her lip in thought. "It's just..this has been one of the best things that has happened to me." She sighed wistfully. "I mean, yeah I'm sure if I just looked I could have almost any guy I wanted..but the one I really wanted." She grinned. "I think I'm falling in love."

Amy raised a brow. "You think?" She shook her head, sitting up to sift her hands through the sand. "You are..the way you two act, the way you look at him..the way he looks at you." She lifted her hands, watching the grains filter through her fingerrs..repeating the motion as she spoke. "It's just another one of those relationships that you can see will work."

Stacy watched, nodding her head in agreement. "Yeah, I guess that's true..kinda hard looking at the relationship from the outside though, you know?" She tsk'd. "But yeah..I can see what you're saying, I see that in Dawn and Lance."

"Everyone does" Amy half-grinned, dusting off her hands. "Have you told him?"

"What?" Stacy raised a brow. "That I love him? No."

"Why not?"

"What if he doesn't feel the same, what if he's just using me" Stacy sat forward, resting her hands in her lap. "What if he's going to break up with me, what if-"

"Not going to happen anytime soon." Randy's voice broke in as he kneeled next to her. "And not something that I plan on happening."

"But-"

Randy cut her off as he sat down next to her. "Stacy..honey, if I had any intentions of cheating..or breaking up, which I don't." He took her hands in his. "But if I did..I wouldn't be asking you to meet my parents so soon."
"I think, I'm going to go take a walk." Amy stood, dusting off her light pants. "That water is looking inviting."

"You aren't going swimming are you?" Randy raised a brow. "I mean, I know you are the extreme diva in the ring, but it's not even Summer."

"Who said anything about swimming" Amy snorted. "I'm just walking..in the waves, and waiting for the sun to set." She waved to the two, as she went closer to the shore.

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The two watched as Amy walked off, shaking their heads as she tossed her sandals to the side, rolling up the ends of her jeans to walk in the waves.

"So what are you so worried about?" Randy dropped an arm over Stacy's shoulder, drawing the other around her waist. "My parent's aren't that bad."

"I'm not doubting you on that." Stacy half shrugged, leaning into him. "But I just don't want to make a wrong impression."

"You've impressed me enough" He grinned. "And that's good enough. Stace, they're going to love you."

"How are you so sure?" She frowned slightly. "And what if they hate me?"

"They won't hate you.." He sighed, "And I'm so sure because well.." He dropped his arm, hooking a finger under her chin. "I love you..I know we haven't been together that long, but I just know this is right." He kissed her forehead. "You and me..we're just right."

She sighed happily. "I love you too..and I'll try not to worry too much."

"That's my girl" He grinned, helping her stand as he did. "Now, let's get back inside..everyone else went off somewhere and it looks like Amy is going to be at the waves for awhile." He pointed out towards the red head..who was currently ankle deep walking along the shore. "So..let's go make ourselves..scarce." He wiggled his eyebrows, taking her hand in his.

She laughed as the two went back to the house, swinging their hands slightly. "Oh hey Shane."

"Hey yourselves" Shane grinned tossing a football up in the air. "You two up for a little night football?"

"We're going to engage in other.." Randy smirked. "Night time activities."

"Dude." Rob appeared in view, standing next to Shane. "We'll be out here until it gets too cold..and everyone else is supposed to be getting back around midnight."

"I'm well aware of that" Randy grinned, tugging Stacy's hand slightly. "So we'll see you two later."

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Meanwhile, down at the shore.

I tell you..Stacy really has nothing to worry about. Ever since she and Randy got together a few months ago..and even before then. You could really see it. I mean, she would go on and on about how cute he is, how perfect his body is..the way he smiles,..just everything. And from what I understand..Randy was the same way. So it really was only a matter of time before the two of them got together. And now that they are together...as I said to Stacy, they're like Dawn and Lance..or Stevie and Lisa Marie. They're just meant to be together. And yeah, I guess at one point in time..you could say the same about me and Matt. But well..things change, and sure we're on speaking terms..we're friends at least, but I don't want to go on that road again. I'm happy with the way things are..I guess. I think my toes are about to fall off..maybe walking in the waves right now wasn't such a good idea..but whatever. I'm stopping here..the sun is just about to set and I've got a great view. I'd sit down, but I really don't think that is how I want to watch the sunset. Yes, I'll walk in the waves, but I won't sit without a bathing suit..and just how did a football get here? I'm going out on a limb..and I'm guessing I've got two immature people standing near me.

"Hey Ames" Shane called out to her, about twenty feet away. "Toss that back up here?"

"Come get it yourself" Amy smirked as she turned. "I'm not a slave..and you have legs..use 'em."

"But that means my feet'll get wet and then all icky" Shane pouted playfully. "And besides, you're closer"

Amy raised a brow, picking up the football and tossed it further down the shore. "Now I'm not." She stuck out her tounge, turning back to the setting sun.

"Amy Christine" Shane shook his head, jogging to where the football had landed. "That was so uncalled for."

Amy shrugged, hugging herself lightly as the sun dissappeared beyond the horizon. "Maybe so" She glanced sideways, "But you were the ones stupid enough to play football on a beach..near me."

Shane tossed the football back up to Rob, addressing Amy. "It wasn't my fault the ball got away..and why are you standing way out here?"

"Because I can" She rubbed her hands up and down her arms, tossing her head back to look at the sky. "That's why"

Shane shook his head, walking back up to Rob. "How much longer you stayin' out here?"

"Don't know" She shrugged, addressing Shane as she stared up at the sky. "Until I see a shooting star, until the sun rises again..I don't know". She swung her arms by her sides, looking out over the water again as she walked futher down the shore, stopping just above the shore line to sit down in the dry sand.

Shane exchanged a glance with Rob, before he went down to Amy, plopping in the sand next to her. "Want company?"

"Since we really can't go back to the house.." Rob smirked. "Unless of course you want to well-"

"No thanks" Amy wrinkled her nose. "But if you two have nothing better to do" She rolled her eyes, laying back in the sand. "I guess you can join me."

"I feel so honored" Shane smirked, stretching out his legs.

"And you should" Amy stuck out her tounge, resting her hands underneath her head. "Stars should be coming out soon."

"They should" Rob sat on the other side of her, mimicking Shane's posture. "Why..you waiting for the first star?"

"Nothing to wish for" She half-shrugged, closing her eyes for a moment. "At least nothing that I can think of."

"Somehow I doubt that" Rob watched her, waiting until she re-opened her eyes. "People always have something to wish for."

"Maybe I just don't want to voice it" She stated as coolly as possible. "And what would you wish for?"

"If I said it" He shrugged. "Wouldn't come true"

"Right" She let out a low sigh, staring straight up at the sky. "But there's the first star.."

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Thankfully..we all fell silent then. I really don't know what I would wish for at this point. I know it wouldn't be anything that I could physically have..it wouldn't be anything that money could buy. But..if I could have anything in the world right now, it would be for more moments like this. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the world and with friends. Because as of right now..that's as good as it's going to get.

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Author speaking: I had a hard time trying to convey things here. but well..I'm thinking..I'm working on the rest of this idea..and running with a few others elsewhere. Prequel will be up soon. Until then, updates for this piece tomorrow.