Author's Note: I know I haven't tried to update this story, but I decided to add another Chapter. This is going to be a short chapter, but I hope I won't make it that cheesy. Well here goes nothing.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I don't anything but myself.

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Comfort by a Stranger
Part 3

Jericho slept soundlessly in the bed as Draco and Kane woke up first. Lucky for all of them the night was quiet and they all were able to get some sleep without incident. Draco rushed into the bathroom, making Kane wonder what she was doing. She got out with a swimsuit on.

"Going for another morning swim?" Kane asked. Draco smiled.

"Yeah... Want to join me?"

"I would my darling... Please?" Rob interjected. Kane laughed as he grabbed his trunks. Rob jumped on to Draco as she carried him and her stuff to the pool. Rob laughed heartily as Draco threw him into the pool as soon as they got there. Kane cannonball into the pool's deep end.

"Kane, Dude you keep doing stunts like that the pool water is going to jump right out and run away." Rob quipped at Kane. Kane laughed and adjusted his mask. Rob looked at him questioning. "Dude why do you always have to wear that mask. We aren't going to be offended by what you look like."

Kane pondered what he said. It was true that Rob and Draco were his family, but he feared that his only family was going to run away from him. He wanted to have the freedom of not having his mask on. He knew that Draco would understand, for she showed the scars that she carried. She never spoke about much of anything. There was a day that Kane was beyond depressed. He was to the point of suicidal. Rob and him had just started their tag team reign. It was a time that was supposed to joyous and happy, but his brother had dampened his mood again. As usually for him, his brother decided to throw out thoughts that Rob and Draco were going to betray him.

Draco caught him milling in his thoughts. It was difficult for Draco to get through to him. She lifted Kane's face and asked quite bluntly what was wrong with him. He sullenly responded that his brother was filling him with doubts.

"Doubts of what Kane?" Draco asked quietly. Kane looked into her eyes. He knew that even if he didn't say anything that she could see right through him. He sighed deeply.

"I can't handle losing anybody, but I can't really trust either... You wouldn't understand..." Kane decided to stop before too much came out. She sighed and walked to the window, looking out at the endless beyond.

"Do you really think that? I don't understand you..." She tiredly spoke. She didn't like to trust people either. "I guess it's time that I tell you something Kane. You are not alone. I don't trust anyone myself. I can't. I'm going to say this and I pray that you will never say anything about this out side of this room. Only you and Vince will know this. I'm a rape victim. And it's really hard for me to trust anyone. I can show the scars I have because of it." She lifted the sleeve of the one side that wasn't exposed. There on her upper arm slice scars that were put there by a knife. Kane looked away. Disgust filled him. He couldn't believe that someone would do this to such a wonderful woman. He looked directly into her eyes. He knew now that he really wasn't alone.

"I'm so sorry that you had to have that happen. I can tell you this, I do understand. Thank you so much." Kane didn't know what really to say to her. He wanted to say something, but was holding back because he really hadn't had a chance to really get to know her yet.

"Hey it's cool. Rob and I hang out a lot. You should join us... I should warn you though, I kind of have a crush on Rob, so I don't mean to act kind of odd at times." Draco responded. Kane chuckled.

"Don't worry, I'm gay so you don't have to worry...." Kane trailed off. Draco tried to figure if the reason that he trailed off was because he just revealed that. She was just about to say something, when he stood up. "It's not the telling you that is bothering me. My brother and my dad can't accept my sexuality. It makes it hard to swallow at times."

"Yeah that can be rough... I have the same problem with my religion. I'm a pagan and my parents can't stand it. They have never been very open to me about anything but other than their set ways. I love that I live alone, but I think I'd like a boyfriend. I would especially love if Rob could be my boyfriend. Is there anyone that you would love to be with?" Draco was happy that Kane was talking to her.

"Yeah... I have a little crush on Jericho. I don't know I just think that he's just so hot." Kane spoke quietly.

"So what's stopping you?" Draco inquired.

"He's with Hunter..." Kane didn't know how to react. He wanted Jericho, but he couldn't try to get in front of Hunter. Hunter was so abusive and that was going to stop him dead in his tracks. He never thought that Jericho was going to actually leave Hunter. And now here they are playing in the pool with Jericho and the Hardyz in the room...

Sort of...

"Kane why didn't you wake me up? I wanted to be with you for a while." Jericho whined. He stood there pouting in his swimming trunks. To Kane it was really adorable. Hardyz showed up shortly after.

"Well here's the deal... We are here. Now we need to be at the stadium in about four hours. I know that Crys... Sorry Draco has gotten her laps in, so what are we going to do for the rest of the time?" Matt asked.

"Dude, can you just cool it. We need to relax. We've been on the road for three days. And, at least for me, overly eventful. I really think that we need time to meditate." Rob was just plainly tired and didn't want to bother with any thing else.

"Yeah I need some time to wind up... I don't want to wear myself out. I also would love some time with my lovely boyfriend." Draco spoke up. Kane and Jericho looked at each other a smiled.

"Okay it's settled. We aren't doing anything. Then I'm going out and getting us some food. So we'll catch ya later." Jeff spoke. The Hardyz left.

"I thought they would never leave." Jericho wheezed out. Everybody laughed at his comment.

TBC....

Author's Note: I hope you liked this chapter. Well I'm always up for suggestions or Comments... R&R.