RVD/Dawn

Chapter 2

*2001*

"Hey Rob, man you ready?"

"Dude, I've been ready for this for over a year." Rob assured his friend as they stood in the guerrilla position of a WWE arena. Rob couldn't believe it. He was finally here, his dreams were coming true. It had been over a year since he had been on live TV for a wrestling match. Now the WWE had hired him and many other former ECW stars to debut in the WWE as a part of the WCW and ECW Alliance, headed by Paul Heyman and Shane and Stephanie McMahon. Rob was glad to see so many of his old co-workers but, as happy as he was for the people who had been hired, not everyone was back.

"Come on! Rob… its time." Tommy yelled as a stagehand cued them to go out.

Shaking the thoughts from his mind, Rob ran out, right behind Tommy as they both made their way to the ring and quickly started attacking WWE people, making sure it was clear to everyone that he was a part of the Alliance. After a good beat down, Rob and Tommy, as well as a few other ECW and WCW members left ringside, walking to back, hearing people both cheer and boo at them.

"That was such a rush!" Justin Credible exclaimed, high-fiving Tommy.

"Yeah, it's been way too long, it's so good to be back." Tommy agreed.

"Yeah." Rob agreed unenthusiastically. Walking away, he smiled at a few of his old friends, happy to see them again. As happy as he was though, he couldn't shake his thoughts from the people who didn't get hired, one person in particular. Dawn.

Dawn Marie. Rob still couldn't believe that they had kissed that day in 2000. It was over a year ago, get over it. Rob scolded himself. He didn't want to spend all his time thinking about Dawn. But, as hard as he tried, he couldn't stop. He had always liked her, and the kiss just intensified the crush he'd had. If only she were here. I could see what the kiss meant to her. Maybe she felt the same way about me. But, if she did, why didn't she say anything about it? Hell, why didn't *I* say anything about it? If I wasn't such a chicken shit, maybe… Maybe what? Rob didn't know what was wrong with him; he hadn't seen Dawn in over a year, yet she still haunted his thoughts. Every time he thought, he thought about her.

"Damn it!" He finally screamed, letting his anger out as he punched the wall.

Upon hearing a gasp, Rob turned around, only to meet the frightened eyes of Stacy Keibler.

"Oh, Stacy, sorry if I scared you. I'm just in a really bad mood right now."

"No, it's ok." Stacy assured. "I was just walking and I heard you yell. It kinda freaked me out. Is everything ok?"

"Yeah, well no. But I'll be fine."

"Do you wanna talk about it? I'm always here if you wanna talk."

"Thanks, but I don't wanna waste your time." Rob explained, turning around.

As he started to walk away, Stacy grabbed him by the arm, stopping him. "Rob, it wont be a waste. I've been told I'm a good listener."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, just let me go tell Andrew first. I don't want him to worry."

"Ok."

"I'll be right back." Stacy told him, turning around and scurrying away.

*~*~*~*~*

"Rob?"

Turning around, Rob smiled. "Hey Stace." He greeted with another smile. His smile turned into a frown when he saw the sad look on Stacy's pretty face. "What's wrong?"

"Um… Andrew and I had a fight. I think we broke up."

"Aw, Stacy I'm sorry." Rob consoled, reaching out and patting Stacy on the shoulder, feeling awkward as he did so.

"It's ok. Enough about me. What was it that you wanted to talk about?"

"Don't worry about that. Now, what happened with you and Drew?"

Sighing, Stacy walked past Rob and sat down in a nearby chair. "Well, I went to tell him that I was going to talk to you. But he said that he wanted me to stay and watch a movie with him. I told him I didn't wanna watch it though. I dunno, he just got mad and we yelled a little bit. Then he just told me to go if I wanted to, and I did."

"Stace, did you do all that just to come here?"

Shaking her head, Stacy shrugged. "No, me and Andrew have been having some problems. We would argue over stupid, petty things. I was getting tired of it. I guess this was just the last straw."

"Stace, I'm so sorry. I don't know what else to say."

"Thanks, it means a lot to know that you care." Stacy replied, hesitating for a minute, then reaching over and giving Rob a quick hug. "Ok, now what did you wanna talk about?"

"Well, it's kinda stupid. But, when ECW was bought last year, I was really upset."

"That's not stupid."

"Well, no. But the thing was, the whole time I was in ECW I had a crush on someone and I never told her. But… on the last night everyone was together, we kissed. It was like two little kisses, then she left. We haven't spoke since, but I can't stop thinking about her."

"I understand." Stacy agreed solemnly. "Well, can I ask who it was?"

"Well yeah. It was Dawn Marie."

"Really? Well I can understand now. I've heard nothing but good things about her. Maybe you should get a hold of her and let her know how you felt. If she kissed you back, maybe she felt the same way."

"Maybe."

"Don't doubt it, Rob. You're a sweet guy, any girl would be lucky to have you."

"Thanks." Rob said with a smile, a light blush playing at his cheeks. "You're really sweet too, Stace. One of the sweetest girls I've met here. If Drew cant see that, he doesn't deserve you."

"Thanks. It means a lot to know that you think so highly of me. And you know what?"

"What?" Rob questioned curiously.

"You're right. Drew doesn't deserve me. If he wants to be a controlling jerk, let him act like that to someone else. I'm not gonna deal with it anymore."

"Good."

"Now, what are you gonna do about Dawn?"

Sighing, Rob contemplated his choices. "I don't know. I really care about Dawn. But, it's just like a crush, we've never spent much time together, we've never really talked. I just kind of watched her from afar, as corny as that sounds. All we shared were two kisses. Maybe it's time to move on."

"If that's what's best, you should do it." Stacy advised.

"I'm going to. It's over. I'm done mourning over stuff I can't have."

"Good." Stacy answered cheerfully. "So, since we're both getting rid of our old lives, maybe we should do a cleansing or something, kinda like a ritual to rid ourselves of evil."

"You're crazy, but you're right. How about… how about we go out to a club? A little dancing, little drinking, fun."

Thinking for a second, Stacy quickly made up her mind. "I'm in. Just let me go get changed and we can go."

"Alright, I'll meet you right outside in about twenty minutes."

"Ok Oh, Rob?"

"Yeah?"

"Thanks." Stacy said with a grateful smile. As the two locked eyes for a minute, Stacy smiled and placed a quick kiss on Rob's lips. "I'll meet you in a few minutes."

"Ok." Rob replied, watching as Stacy walked away. Maybe getting over Dawn wouldn't be *so* hard.

A/N: So, how is it? I'm hoping everyone likes it, I'm really starting to. I like the pairing so hopefully I can build a good story from a good challenge. If you have any ideas on how to make it better, let me know and I'll use them. I want the story to be as good as possible! R&R and tell me if I should continue. :)Nicole***