Don't own Rob or Dawn… they own themselves…
Missed Chances
Chapter 6"About us?" Rob repeated. "What about us?"
"Well…" Dawn began. "Do you remember the last time we saw each other?"
"The last night ECW was together?"
Nodding, Dawn ran her fingers through her dark hair and began again. "Well… I just needed to know…. What did that mean to you?"
"Um…" Rob looked at Dawn as he shifted uncomfortably from foot to foot. He knew what he wanted to tell Dawn, but he had to remember: he was with Stacy now. He had to put the past in the past, and he had to keep it that way. "Look Dawn, I don't think we should be talking about this. I… I'm with Stacy, I love her and I can't continue dwelling on the past anymore."
"But…" Dawn began, but stopped. She didn't want to make Rob mad or anything, she just wanted to know how he felt about her. No… he was with Stacy, she'd missed out. But for some reason, some part of her wouldn't… or couldn't move on.
"Dawn, I need to go. Stacy left on her own and I'm worried about her."
"I understand." Dawn agreed, disappointedly.
"Bye." Rob said quietly, before turning to leave.
"Rob, wait!" Dawn couldn't believe she'd just called Rob. It was like her voice had taken over her. What was she doing?
"Yeah?" Rob questioned from across the room. He didn't feel like walking back over to Dawn, it was too hard for him.
"Um… I know you don't care, but… about that night in ECW, it meant a lot to me." Without letting Rob respond, Dawn turned around and walked away, tears brimming in her eyes. It was over. Rob had Stacy…. He didn't want or need her. She needed to get over him…
But it wasn't as easy as it sounded.
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Rob drove down the street in his car, thinking about what Dawn had said. That night… the last night of ECW, it had meant a lot to her. She's not the only one. Rob thought with a snort. Dawn had been his entire world for years, but she never returned the feeling. Then, he finally acted on his feelings, and he ended up not seeing her for two years. But, in those two years, he'd found Stacy. He'd gotten her away from Drew; he knew she was better than that. But, in that process, they'd gotten so close, it was only natural that they would get together. Now *Stacy* was his world, Dawn hadn't been in it in nearly two years. Now, she shows up out of nowhere and tells him how much that night meant to her.
Who was she to do that? She couldn't just drop a bombshell like that on him. He'd finally gotten over her and then she just shows up? He couldn't help but notice how amazing she looked… just as gorgeous as always… STOP! He commanded himself. He couldn't believe he was thinking about Dawn like that. He had Stacy, Stacy was his girlfriend. What the hell had Dawn done to him?
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Sighing, Stacy looked at the clock. She'd only been home for a half hour, but it seemed like so much more. As much as trusted Rob, she had this weird feeling about him and Dawn. She knew that Rob was hers, and she trusted him, but Dawn had been the first person he'd *really* been in love with. He would never fully get over that.
"Why did Dawn have to come back?" Stacy questioned, instantly clapping her hand over her mouth after she'd said it. She couldn't believe she'd just said that… what was wrong with her. Rob was her world, and she was his. Dawn could be his friend, but nothing more. They hadn't seen each other in two years; Dawn wasn't a part of Rob's world. She couldn't believe all the horrible thoughts she was having about Dawn. Was this jealousy? It must be. Stacy couldn't believe it…
She was jealous of Dawn.
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"Dawn? Are you okay?"
Jumping when she heard her name being called, Dawn turned around. Her eyes widened when she realized who had called her. They have never talked before, why would he be concerned about her? "Yeah Drew, I'm fine."
"Well okay, but you look like you've been crying."
Dawn just looked at Drew with wide, confused eyes. It wasn't like she didn't appreciate the sympathy, but she had never in a million years expected it from Andrew Martin. She'd heard from Torrie about how Drew had treated Stacy. But then again, Torrie was known for exaggerating the truth, and being a little bit of a drama queen. "It's no big deal, don't worry about me."
"Alright." Drew replied, still not believing Dawn. "Are you upset about Rob and Stacy?"
"What?" Dawn questioned, shocked. Where had that come from?
"Well… I heard about you and Rob… the last night of ECW. I just thought seeing Stacy and Rob together might upset you."
"No." Dawn lied. "I'm happy for them."
"Yeah, me too." Drew replied sarcastically, showing Dawn that he didn't believe her.
"Whatever." Dawn replied in an annoyed voice. Standing up, off the curb, she turned to walk away.
"Wait. Look, I'm sorry. I can be an ass sometimes. So… um, do you want a ride back to the hotel?"
Dawn just looked at Drew like he was crazy for a few seconds, and then made up her mind. Sure, he could act like an ass, but at the moment, he was right. She was upset about Stacy and Rob, even thought she wouldn't admit it. And since it was so cold, she could use a ride. "Sure, I'll take a ride." Dawn replied, forcing a smile on her face.
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"Stace?" Rob questioned, walking into the hotel room. "Babe, you here?"
"In here." Stacy called from the room. Following her voice, Rob walked into the bedroom, gasping at what he found.
A/N: Cliffhanger! Sorry this took so long to update, my computer isn't working and I'm at the library right now. Thanks soo much for all the reviews I've gotten so far. R&R!!! :)Nicole***