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Summary: Off to Gill's house they go, how will everyone react when Mr. Mattitude brings home the Billion Dollar Princess???
Chapter 4
Deep into the heart of Cameron, North Carolina they drove. A Pearl Jam song came on the radio and Matt cranked it up and sang along and Steph laughed. "I never knew that wrestling and musical talent ran in your family"
"Surprise, surprise" Matt replied. "But trust me, I leave the music to Jeff."
"Why, I think you sound just fine."
"Let's hear you sing," Matt stated. "What kind of music do you like?"
"First of all, I'm not singing, but I like pop and R&B like my entrance theme or Trish's entrance theme"
"Yes you are, I know how women are, if they're song comes on the radio, look out because they'll belt it out with the best of them." Matt responded.
"We'll see about that." Steph answered laughing.
Well, just as they were about to pull in to Gill's, one of Steph's favorite songs came on the radio. She started to mouth the words while trying to not show Matt that he was right.
"Ah-ha! You are fighting it so hard!! Come on just a little...for me??" Matt pleaded while pouting.
"Oh ok, you win, you win."
"I called you last night in the hotel, everyone knows but they won't tell..but they're half-hearted smiles tell me something just ain't right. I've been waiting on you for a long time.fuelin' up on heartaches and cheap wine I ain't heard from you in 3 damn nights. I put your picture away, I wondered where you been, I can't look at you while I'm lyin' next to him.I put your picture away, I wondered you been I can't look at you while I'm lyin' next to him."
Matt chimed in. And the two finished the song together with Matt singing Kid Rock's part and Steph singing Sheryl Crow's part. They finished off the song sitting in the car in Gill's driveway. When the song was over they both looked at each other and laughed a little. Matt noticed that Steph looked a little sad. "You ok Steph?" Matt asked with a little concern in his voice.
"Yeah, I'm ok."
"Thinking about Paul huh?"
Steph sighed heavily. "Yeah. I'm over him, but every now and then little things make me think and I just keep having to push the thoughts out of my head."
"I totally understand. If it makes you feel any better, there are times where little things make me think about Amy, and I do the same thing, just keep pushing the thoughts aside and go on with my life." Matt confessed. "I know I'm over her too. My dad once told me that when you care deeply about someone, you're going to think about the old times now and again. So you just gotta push the thoughts aside and if you're ready to move on with your life, you just move on, if you're not ready then what you choose to do with the thoughts is up to you."
Stephanie smiled and looked at him. "Wow, your dad sounds like a very wise man. And I never would have guessed that you still think about Amy now and then. Thank you Matt" And Steph leaned over and hugged him.
"Anytime Steph," Matt looked deep into her eyes "Anytime you need anything whether it be something little or major you let me know. Now what do you say we go inside?"
"Sounds great. Thank you."
Matt opened her door for her and helped her out of the car. Steph got out and put her hand to her head "Woo"
"What's wrong? Are you okay?" Matt asked
"Head rush, guess I got up to fast. It's been a long time since I've had a concussion." Steph replied. "I'll be fine though."
Matt took Steph by the hand, "That's it, I'm not letting you out of my sight." And he started walking her towards the door.
"If you only knew how much I would like that" Steph thought to herself with a little grin.
Matt opened the door and walked inside. "Dad we're here" Matt called.
"I'm in the kitchen." Gill replied.
Matt took Steph by the hand again and walked her towards the kitchen. "Dad this is Stephanie, Stephanie this is my father, but you've met him already." Steph shook Gill's hand and smiled. Yes, I remember, thank you very much for the hospitality I really appreciate it on such short notice."
"Anytime my dear, no one should be alone on Christmas." Gill replied.
Matt looked at Steph "Go ahead and make yourself at home, I'm going to get the presents and put them under the tree."
Steph looked towards Gill "Can I help you with anything?"
Gill smiled at her "If you really want to help, grab an apron out of the top drawer over there. Jeff was supposed to be here to help but he's running late."
Steph laughed to herself, "Gosh, he runs late no matter what the occasion"
When Matt got back inside he placed the presents around the tree and poked his head inside the kitchen. There was Steph and Gill working on Christmas dinner. Steph seemed to be glowing with happiness. They looked to be having a grand ol' time. Matt got an idea and went and grabbed the video camera. Soon he was walking into the kitchen and navigating his way through a new home movie. "And here we have Ms Stephanie McMahon spending her first Christmas in the house where Mattitude was born. Here you can see Stephanie assisting Dad in the making of the Christmas dinner and.
Steph cut him off "And, what are you doing?"
Matt replied with a huge cheesy grin " I'm filming your first Christmas here, at home with the Hardys"
Gill smiled "Yeah, who knows there may be a second."
Steph and Matt both blushed. "Where's Jeff and Beth?"
Gill replied "Jeff called they're running late but they'll be here as soon as possible."
Matt laughed "God he's always late. But knowing that Beth is involved then I.
Gill cut him off "Matthew, keep it clean."
"Yes dad" Matt pouted.
Steph laughed, "wow, I now the secret weapon to shut down Mattitude once and awhile, I should bring him to Smackdown!"
"Watch it, or you'll get a healthy dose of mattitude education young lady" Matt responded.
"Oooh, I'm so scared" Steph replied and stuck out her tongue.
"Oh that's it, time to get her," and Matt started to go after her.
"Matt good god you act like more and more like your brother, now get out of the kitchen and let us work." Gill laughed and shooed him out of the kitchen. "Jeff used to torture Matt all the time when Matt would be helping me with dinner, so now you see where I'm coming up with that" Gill explained to Steph.
"I bet this was an interesting household when those two were younger" Steph said to Gill
"Yeah, there was never a dull moment." Gill replied.
Matt smiled as he heard Gill talk to Steph about when the boys were growing up and what it was like once their mom had passed on.
Matt had just sat down when he heard the front door burst open and in came Jeff, Beth and Amy. "Amy, what are you doing here?" Matt said surprisingly and gave her a hug.
"Well, my mom is on a cruise and I was just going to go home and hang out with Cody but when Jeff found out he said that there was no way he was going to let me be alone and invited me." Amy responded and hugged him back.
Matt turned around and hugged Beth and Jeff. "Well, everyone can meet who I brought with to Christmas." And he turned the video camera back on and walked into the kitchen. "Hon, come meet the family," Matt said to Steph.
Steph turned bright red with a smile on her face, "Ok," And for once in her life, she felt extremely shy. "Why do I feel this way, I know everyone already," Steph thought to herself. Then her subconscious kicked in and replied "because you're falling head over heels for him and you want everyone to approve." And Steph just shook her head and walked out of the kitchen.
Matt turned the camera to the living room so he could capture everyone's expressions. "Everyone, meet Stephanie!"
"Steph!" Amy exclaimed.
"Wow, hi Steph!" Jeff said with a shocked tone. "What happened to you? I didn't know you were in match."
Steph looked towards the floor a little, "I wasn't."
Matt put his arm around her, "She was jumped outside the hotel the night before last"
"OMG! I'm so sorry Steph, are you okay?" Jeff said feeling incredibly stupid.
"Yeah I'm doing ok." Steph replied.
Matt pointed towards Beth, "That's Beth, Jeff's girlfriend."
"Nice to finally meet you, I've heard a lot about you." Steph responded while shaking Beth's hand.
Jeff looked at Matt, "Bro can I get your help getting some stuff down from my old room?"
"Yeah sure not a problem." Matt replied. He looked at Steph. "Remember, make yourself at home, I'll be right back."
Amy went over and sat down beside Steph and pulled Beth along with her. "Okay girl dish."
"What? I woke up in the hospital with no sight and Matt was there. He had seen them jump me and scared them off and took me to the hospital. He stayed there and held my hand when I was scared and he explained what happened and that I couldn't see because my brain had swelled due to the head trauma and as soon as the swelling went down, I should regain my sight. Well, I finally regained my sight and the dr. wouldn't release me unless I had someone who could stay with me day and night for the next 48 hours due to the severity of the concussion, and Matt said that he'd take care of me."
"Wow, that's romantic," Beth replied. "Do you like him?"
Steph blushed, "I.I don't know. He's real nice, and" she stammered, feeling very odd since Amy was sitting right there.
"Girl, if you're blushing when she asks a question like that then it's obvious. You like Matt!" Amy exclaimed.
"Shhh.he'll hear you." Steph giggled.
"Look, I'll hook you guys up if you can't do it yourselves." Amy repsonded.
"You wouldn't be mad and hate me?" Steph asked
"No!! I want to see him happy and you're my friend. Why not? Then we could become sisters!"
"Well, I don't even know if he likes me, but I'll tell you guys what, how about I stop holding back and I'll flirt a little more and see what happens." Steph said shyly but with a cheesy grin.
"Ok, and I'll just be me" Amy said.
Beth laughed, "I'll harass him a little, that's what I do best!"
The girls just burst into a fit of giggling.
**Ok, this is too long, so I'm adding another chapter today because I'm on a roll. The song is Picture by Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow. I'm not a huge fan of putting songs in fics, but the song came on the radio and gave me the idea. LOL!! ( Keep reviewing please, I love knowing if people like it or hate it!! Thx and happy new year!!**
Just in case I need to say this, I don't own anyone or anything. (
Summary: Off to Gill's house they go, how will everyone react when Mr. Mattitude brings home the Billion Dollar Princess???
Chapter 4
Deep into the heart of Cameron, North Carolina they drove. A Pearl Jam song came on the radio and Matt cranked it up and sang along and Steph laughed. "I never knew that wrestling and musical talent ran in your family"
"Surprise, surprise" Matt replied. "But trust me, I leave the music to Jeff."
"Why, I think you sound just fine."
"Let's hear you sing," Matt stated. "What kind of music do you like?"
"First of all, I'm not singing, but I like pop and R&B like my entrance theme or Trish's entrance theme"
"Yes you are, I know how women are, if they're song comes on the radio, look out because they'll belt it out with the best of them." Matt responded.
"We'll see about that." Steph answered laughing.
Well, just as they were about to pull in to Gill's, one of Steph's favorite songs came on the radio. She started to mouth the words while trying to not show Matt that he was right.
"Ah-ha! You are fighting it so hard!! Come on just a little...for me??" Matt pleaded while pouting.
"Oh ok, you win, you win."
"I called you last night in the hotel, everyone knows but they won't tell..but they're half-hearted smiles tell me something just ain't right. I've been waiting on you for a long time.fuelin' up on heartaches and cheap wine I ain't heard from you in 3 damn nights. I put your picture away, I wondered where you been, I can't look at you while I'm lyin' next to him.I put your picture away, I wondered you been I can't look at you while I'm lyin' next to him."
Matt chimed in. And the two finished the song together with Matt singing Kid Rock's part and Steph singing Sheryl Crow's part. They finished off the song sitting in the car in Gill's driveway. When the song was over they both looked at each other and laughed a little. Matt noticed that Steph looked a little sad. "You ok Steph?" Matt asked with a little concern in his voice.
"Yeah, I'm ok."
"Thinking about Paul huh?"
Steph sighed heavily. "Yeah. I'm over him, but every now and then little things make me think and I just keep having to push the thoughts out of my head."
"I totally understand. If it makes you feel any better, there are times where little things make me think about Amy, and I do the same thing, just keep pushing the thoughts aside and go on with my life." Matt confessed. "I know I'm over her too. My dad once told me that when you care deeply about someone, you're going to think about the old times now and again. So you just gotta push the thoughts aside and if you're ready to move on with your life, you just move on, if you're not ready then what you choose to do with the thoughts is up to you."
Stephanie smiled and looked at him. "Wow, your dad sounds like a very wise man. And I never would have guessed that you still think about Amy now and then. Thank you Matt" And Steph leaned over and hugged him.
"Anytime Steph," Matt looked deep into her eyes "Anytime you need anything whether it be something little or major you let me know. Now what do you say we go inside?"
"Sounds great. Thank you."
Matt opened her door for her and helped her out of the car. Steph got out and put her hand to her head "Woo"
"What's wrong? Are you okay?" Matt asked
"Head rush, guess I got up to fast. It's been a long time since I've had a concussion." Steph replied. "I'll be fine though."
Matt took Steph by the hand, "That's it, I'm not letting you out of my sight." And he started walking her towards the door.
"If you only knew how much I would like that" Steph thought to herself with a little grin.
Matt opened the door and walked inside. "Dad we're here" Matt called.
"I'm in the kitchen." Gill replied.
Matt took Steph by the hand again and walked her towards the kitchen. "Dad this is Stephanie, Stephanie this is my father, but you've met him already." Steph shook Gill's hand and smiled. Yes, I remember, thank you very much for the hospitality I really appreciate it on such short notice."
"Anytime my dear, no one should be alone on Christmas." Gill replied.
Matt looked at Steph "Go ahead and make yourself at home, I'm going to get the presents and put them under the tree."
Steph looked towards Gill "Can I help you with anything?"
Gill smiled at her "If you really want to help, grab an apron out of the top drawer over there. Jeff was supposed to be here to help but he's running late."
Steph laughed to herself, "Gosh, he runs late no matter what the occasion"
When Matt got back inside he placed the presents around the tree and poked his head inside the kitchen. There was Steph and Gill working on Christmas dinner. Steph seemed to be glowing with happiness. They looked to be having a grand ol' time. Matt got an idea and went and grabbed the video camera. Soon he was walking into the kitchen and navigating his way through a new home movie. "And here we have Ms Stephanie McMahon spending her first Christmas in the house where Mattitude was born. Here you can see Stephanie assisting Dad in the making of the Christmas dinner and.
Steph cut him off "And, what are you doing?"
Matt replied with a huge cheesy grin " I'm filming your first Christmas here, at home with the Hardys"
Gill smiled "Yeah, who knows there may be a second."
Steph and Matt both blushed. "Where's Jeff and Beth?"
Gill replied "Jeff called they're running late but they'll be here as soon as possible."
Matt laughed "God he's always late. But knowing that Beth is involved then I.
Gill cut him off "Matthew, keep it clean."
"Yes dad" Matt pouted.
Steph laughed, "wow, I now the secret weapon to shut down Mattitude once and awhile, I should bring him to Smackdown!"
"Watch it, or you'll get a healthy dose of mattitude education young lady" Matt responded.
"Oooh, I'm so scared" Steph replied and stuck out her tongue.
"Oh that's it, time to get her," and Matt started to go after her.
"Matt good god you act like more and more like your brother, now get out of the kitchen and let us work." Gill laughed and shooed him out of the kitchen. "Jeff used to torture Matt all the time when Matt would be helping me with dinner, so now you see where I'm coming up with that" Gill explained to Steph.
"I bet this was an interesting household when those two were younger" Steph said to Gill
"Yeah, there was never a dull moment." Gill replied.
Matt smiled as he heard Gill talk to Steph about when the boys were growing up and what it was like once their mom had passed on.
Matt had just sat down when he heard the front door burst open and in came Jeff, Beth and Amy. "Amy, what are you doing here?" Matt said surprisingly and gave her a hug.
"Well, my mom is on a cruise and I was just going to go home and hang out with Cody but when Jeff found out he said that there was no way he was going to let me be alone and invited me." Amy responded and hugged him back.
Matt turned around and hugged Beth and Jeff. "Well, everyone can meet who I brought with to Christmas." And he turned the video camera back on and walked into the kitchen. "Hon, come meet the family," Matt said to Steph.
Steph turned bright red with a smile on her face, "Ok," And for once in her life, she felt extremely shy. "Why do I feel this way, I know everyone already," Steph thought to herself. Then her subconscious kicked in and replied "because you're falling head over heels for him and you want everyone to approve." And Steph just shook her head and walked out of the kitchen.
Matt turned the camera to the living room so he could capture everyone's expressions. "Everyone, meet Stephanie!"
"Steph!" Amy exclaimed.
"Wow, hi Steph!" Jeff said with a shocked tone. "What happened to you? I didn't know you were in match."
Steph looked towards the floor a little, "I wasn't."
Matt put his arm around her, "She was jumped outside the hotel the night before last"
"OMG! I'm so sorry Steph, are you okay?" Jeff said feeling incredibly stupid.
"Yeah I'm doing ok." Steph replied.
Matt pointed towards Beth, "That's Beth, Jeff's girlfriend."
"Nice to finally meet you, I've heard a lot about you." Steph responded while shaking Beth's hand.
Jeff looked at Matt, "Bro can I get your help getting some stuff down from my old room?"
"Yeah sure not a problem." Matt replied. He looked at Steph. "Remember, make yourself at home, I'll be right back."
Amy went over and sat down beside Steph and pulled Beth along with her. "Okay girl dish."
"What? I woke up in the hospital with no sight and Matt was there. He had seen them jump me and scared them off and took me to the hospital. He stayed there and held my hand when I was scared and he explained what happened and that I couldn't see because my brain had swelled due to the head trauma and as soon as the swelling went down, I should regain my sight. Well, I finally regained my sight and the dr. wouldn't release me unless I had someone who could stay with me day and night for the next 48 hours due to the severity of the concussion, and Matt said that he'd take care of me."
"Wow, that's romantic," Beth replied. "Do you like him?"
Steph blushed, "I.I don't know. He's real nice, and" she stammered, feeling very odd since Amy was sitting right there.
"Girl, if you're blushing when she asks a question like that then it's obvious. You like Matt!" Amy exclaimed.
"Shhh.he'll hear you." Steph giggled.
"Look, I'll hook you guys up if you can't do it yourselves." Amy repsonded.
"You wouldn't be mad and hate me?" Steph asked
"No!! I want to see him happy and you're my friend. Why not? Then we could become sisters!"
"Well, I don't even know if he likes me, but I'll tell you guys what, how about I stop holding back and I'll flirt a little more and see what happens." Steph said shyly but with a cheesy grin.
"Ok, and I'll just be me" Amy said.
Beth laughed, "I'll harass him a little, that's what I do best!"
The girls just burst into a fit of giggling.
**Ok, this is too long, so I'm adding another chapter today because I'm on a roll. The song is Picture by Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow. I'm not a huge fan of putting songs in fics, but the song came on the radio and gave me the idea. LOL!! ( Keep reviewing please, I love knowing if people like it or hate it!! Thx and happy new year!!**