Chapter 11

--That Night at Kevin's House--

Shawn and I had left for Kevin's as soon as RAW was over. Most of the others were stopping at their hotels to shower, change, etc. and then they'd be over after that. Tristen was still awake when we got to Kev's. "Tris... what are you doing up little man?"

Tristen smiled his charming little smile at me, "Dad said I could stay up for a bit. At least until you got here. I wanted to hang out with you more Aunt Vannah." I smiled, that nephew of mine sure is a charmer, "That's sweet Tris, but you'll get to spend PLENTY of time with me later. I'll be with ya for two weeks ya know."

Tristen nodded, "I know, I just miss you is all." I got teary eyed, "Now don't go making me cry T. I miss you too buddie. I'll tell you what, you pick a book and I'll read some with you okay little man?" Tristen smiled and nodded, "Okay Aunt Vannah." Then he yawned, "Meet you up in my room in TWO minutes." I nodded, "Two minutes."

Tristen went upstairs, "How'd you do that? I've been trying to get him to sleep forever." I smiled and kissed Kevin's cheek, "You just have to know how to handle him. That and the fact that he just wanted to spend a little time with me. I'll be back in a bit, I have a feeling Tris'll be out like a light pretty soon."

Shawn and Kevin smiled, "She's great with children." Kevin nodded, "Sure is. I can see her having loads of little ones down the road." Shawn smirked, "Oh No... what's the smirk for?" "Oh... no reason, just I may have figured out whose babies Ken wants to have in the future is all."

Kevin looked shocked, "Well... WHO?!" Shawn smiled, "OH just Shane Helms." Kevin stood there not saying anything, after the initial shock wore off he shook out of his stupor. "Eh... Helms is a nice guy. Could be worse." Shawn laughed, "Yeah, it could be Orton." Kevin cringed, "Man... don't even joke about crap like that."

--15 Minutes Later--

I came down the stairs to find Kev and Shawn on the recliners watching tv in the living room. "He fell asleep, huh?" I smiled, "Yep, he was pretty tired. He kept nodding off but eventually he just went to sleep." Kevin smiled, "Thanks Dra, you're a doll." I smiled, "It was nothin' Nash. Anyone here yet?"

Shawn shook his head no and the doorbell rang, it's a good thing Tirsten's room is up two stories otherwise little man woulda been woken from the land of nod. Since I was already up I went to get the door. I opened it without looking to see who it is, which I tend to do often although it's not very smart of me. "Why little one, haven't I taught you ANYTHING? You never answer the door without looking to see who it is first."

I rolled my eyes at Ric's banter, "Okay Pap. I'll look next time, happy?" Ric nodded, "Although I know you WON'T it still makes me feel better." I smiled, "Besides... I knew it would be someone I knew, no worries Pap." Ric rolled his eyes at my use of the name Pap, I had started calling him Pap when Kev was back in WCW with Ric. Ric was like a 2nd father to me, therefore the nickname 'Pap' was born.

"Do come in gentlemen, you are the first to arrive. Might I offer you a beverage? Coca-Cola, Juice of the Orange, Dr. Pepper, Juice of the Apple, Bottled Spring Water. And then of course we also have a bar, make yourself anything you would like." Finally I couldn't take anymore of it and I burst out laughing. "Sorry... that was just too fun." They started laughing at me also, Randy smiled, "Juice of the Apple, huh?" I nodded while cracking up, "I know corny... but that's all I could think of that sounded 'proper.'"

Finally we stopped laughing, "What a wonderful hostess. Where's the big cheese... is he too lazy to get the door now a days?" I smirked, "Oh... not too good, just too old. You know bones get brittle with age."

"I heard that DRA!" I smiled, "Okay Paul... you want water, what about the rest of ya?" Dave, Randy and Ric smiled at me. I rolled my eyes, "Let me guess... H2O for now, right?" They nodded, "Thought so. Seriously thought the bar is stocked, I checked the other night."

I came back with 4 waters and a Cream Soda, "Sorry, we have this too if anyone wants one." "HEY... where's my drink?" I smiled sweetly at Kev, "It's still in the fridge. Get your lazy ass up and get it yourself." Then I blew him a kiss for good measure.

The doorbell rang again but Dave was closest so he went to get the door for me, how sweet. Dave came back with two men in tow, "I don't believe you've met before. Kendra, this is Mark Jindrak and Garrison Cade. Guys this is Kendra Nash." They both smiled at me and mark took my hand and kissed the back of it.

I looked into his eyes shocked, "Damn... that's never happened before. You sure are a charmer, aren't you?" Everyone laughed, "You're a funny little thing aren't you. So I hear you have a crush on some wrestler, Who?"

I just looked at Mark shocked, "And just HOW the HELL would you know about it?!" Mark gulped, "Oops... Uh, it's been going around in the back." Then to soften my shock he added, "It wouldn't happen to be me, would it?" And he looked at me hopefully.

I laughed, "You're a funny man. And No, it's not you. And I'm not telling you who it is either." Mark shook his head, "Damn. You seriously aren't gonna tell me?" I smiled and shook my head no, "I've only known you for what? Five minutes. Oh... and then there's the fat that everyone will know by the end of the night anyways, if I can get the guts that is."

With that said I sat on the couch smushed between Dave and Randy. Paul laughed, "There's room on this couch for ya." I smiled sweetly, "Nah... I like this spot just fine." And I looked at both of the guys, "Hey there boys." I moved my eyebrows up and down to add effect and everyone laughed, including me.

There was a knock on the door and whoever it was came on in. I glanced over at the doorway and Amy, Matt, Shane and Stacy came into the room. I smiled brightly, "Hey guys! Make yourself comphy, there's drinks in the fridge and alcohol at the bar you just gotta make whatever you want."

We had all been chillin' in the living room for about half an hour and everyone who was coming had finally arrived. So the party was just starting to get fun. I was standing over to one side of the room just staring at Shane trying to get the guts to tell him how I feel when Mark Jindrak came over. "So it's Shane, huh?" I smiled sweetly, "What gave me away?" Mark laughed, "Oh you know, it could be the way you've been looking at him all night."

I laughed, which in turn got Shane's attention and he started to watch Mark and I. Mark smiled and touched my shoulder softly, "There's no need to worry Kendra, Shane feels the same way." I looked up at him and smiled brightly, "You think so?" Mark nodded, "I KNOW so. You can tell just by the way he looks at you, as if you're the only woman in the room, even when the diva's are around."

I smiled, "I think I should tell him." Mark nodded, "Yep. You definetly should." Shane made his way over to us. "So... it's Mark, huh?" I looked at Shane funny, "Yes... this is Mark. I thought you two already knew each other though."

Shane shook his head no, "Not what I meant Kay Bear. The guy you like, it's Mark." I looked at Shane oddly, "No. Mark and I just met tonight." And then it dawned on me, the perfect way to tell Shane HE was the man I liked.

I smiled sweetly, "You really want to meet him?" Shane nodded, "Of course, I need to approve you know." I smiled, "Let's go then, I'll go show you." And I took Shane to the bathroom down on the main level, it was after all the first room I could think of with a mirror.

"He's in the bathroom?" I giggled at Shane's confusion. "Just wait." We got into the bathroom and I took him to the sink to look in the mirror. "There he is." Shane looked in the mirror for a moment and then turned to me, confusion written all over his face.

I smiled and touched his cheek, "Shane... YOU'RE the one I like. You're the one I've ALWAYS liked, I just never had the courage to tell you before." I sighed, "I thought you'd laugh at me, or hate me, or something... And now I'm ramb..." Shane put his finger over my lips to silence me.

He smiled warmly down at me, "Kay Bear... I like you too. I've liked for so long, hell... I can't think of a time when I didn't like you." "Shane?" "Yes?" "Will you..." He stopped me again, "No... that's not right. Kendra, will you go out with me?" I smiled, "How'd you know?" Shane smiled, "I had a hunch. So... what do you say?" I smiled at Shane and gave him a huge hug, "I'd LOVE to go on a date with you Shaners."

Shane pulled away from me, but not for long. He pulled me into his arms and gave me a soft kiss on the lips. I'd go as far as to say it was the best kiss I'd ever experienced, then again it was the only kiss I'd ever experienced. So far.

Author's Note: Ta Dah!! Like it? I sure as hell do. I would like to thank everyone who Reviewed the last chapter. OH and a special thanks to Kandiland for the great idea that inspired me to write this chapter... I realize it took quite a while though, and I'm sorry 'bout that. Anyways... Special Thanks to drumroll please Jeffslildiva (Amanda), Latisha C, AngelRose82, Kandiland, and anyone else who reviewed chapter 10. Should that be the end of the story? Or do you want more?? I could always actually write about the family trip to Disney... that would be fun. I think I will. OH... and stupid me I thougth I had updated my story Perfect 3 days ago and no one liked it... nope I hadn't actually uploaded the chapter hits head silly goose. ANYWAYS... THANKS-- Jess