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Chapter 10: Falling

Hunter woke Nicole as he lightly stroked her arm coaxing her to get up. She yawned as she sat up asking him what time it was. He informed her that it was now 9 o'clock and that they'd be leaving, the latest, by 11 for club Oasis. Nicole was suddenly wide-awake as she heard that she only had 2 hours to "make herself pretty". Hunter, Randy, and Dave all laughed and assured her that she would look great no matter what. Of course she didn't believe them and yelled at them even more for lying to her.

For approximately two hours Hunter was banned from his own room; thank god he had gotten ready earlier. All they saw of Nicole was her running around frantically trying to get ready; it truly amused them. At 10:45, Evolution, who were becoming quite restless, told her that they would be leaving in 5 minutes with or without her. She again yelled some obscenities at them, but finally emerged.

Hunter watched her come out of his room, and instantly thought that she was well worth the wait. She had changed into a low cut Dolce & Gabbana silk charcoal halter-top. He could see glimpses of her tattoo on the small of her back where the shirt ended, and her belly button piercing on her toned tan stomach. She had paired it up with a silk crème coloured skirt by the same designer. The skirt looked as if it had been ripped at the bottom for it had many different lengths. She had accessorized with crème coloured stilettos that tied around the ankle in ballerina fashion, a small silver necklace with a diamond encrusted cross, and a small purse. She had straightened her blond hair and he saw that it reached her mid back.

He watched her cheerily walk into the room and twirl around for them, realizing they were all staring. "You like" she said as she posed for them. When they didn't say anything she laughed, "I guess I'll take that as a yes." She stood there a few more moments tapping her foot, all three of them staring at her, "Are we leaving or what. You were just bitching at me for taking so damn long, telling me were going to leave in 5, and wow were still here."

"Right. Lets go," they all said. Nicole rolled her eyes as she strutted past them outside, the three men of Evolution following her, watching her every move.

After a short limo ride they arrived at Oasis. They walked over to the front of the line, and after Hunter spoke to the bouncer they were let inside. Nicole liked the fact that she didn't have to wait in line. Sure, she never waited in line at any other club before either, but that was under different circumstances; they would either let her in because of the way she looked, or because she was with someone famous like Chris, or Trish. But now, she was let in because she was famous, and she was part of Evolution. Being apart of the group sure had its perks. She followed Hunter as he led them to the back to one of the VIP rooms. As she followed him, she failed to recognize the people that were seated at a nearby table.

Stacy Keibler looked around the club for something more interesting than what was going on at her own table. Trish and Jay were at it again; they never stopped fighting did they. She knew, as did everyone at their table, that they had a very love/hate relationship and that within ten minutes they'd be all-over each other. She looked at the faces of the people at her table; Chris Jericho, Adam, and Matt Hardy were downing a round of shots as Chris Benoit, and Shawn Micheals were talking about, well she really didn't know and didn't want to get involved. Lita and Victoria were chatting while sipping margaritas, and just as she had presumed Trish, and Jay were now over their little fight. She sighed as she looked up, "You guys, isn't that Nicole over there" she said excitedly.

Chris looked over to where Stacy was pointing, and sure enough there was Nicole with the rest of Evolution. "Well it looks like she's getting along just fine with her new friends" he said bitterly.

"What the hell is wrong with you Chris," Stacy erupted. She had had enough. Ever since last night all Jericho had talked about was how Nicole had "turned" on them. "You're her best-fucking-friend, how the hell can you do a total 360 on her"

"Well let me see Stace, she went with Evolution who she knows we all hate, and she slammed Shawn on the head with a fucking steel chair. That's how I can. She's only thinking about herself, who cares what we want. She's a spoiled little girl and I can't believe I didn't see it sooner. So from now on I'm going to be taking care of myself and I suggest you all do the same. 'Cuz believe it or not, she is very much like Hunter, Randy, and Dave; she'll use anyone and do anything to get what she wants." Chris was furious; he had been itching to let that out since yesterday.

Stacy looked back over at Chris, "It's not like she hit you on the head with a chair, it was Shawn, and she's hated him ever since they broke up, no offence" she said as she looked at Shawn.

"Well with all due respect Stacy, she did hit me with a chair and quite frankly I'm not all too happy and I don't blame Jericho for being angry either. He and Nikki have been best friends for a long time. He's always trying to protect her, and what does she do she goes and hit him where she knows it'll hurt the hardest. And for what reason, to be with Evolution. To be with Hunter, who she has hated for as long as I can remember. Jericho has every damn right to be angry, and you should too, she was your best friend too" Shawn was also furious. Nicole had played him and led him right into Evolution's little trap. He thought she had changed and that they could settle their differences, but he was so very wrong.

Stacy stood up, "That's exactly it, she is my best friend, and best friends help each other. I am not going to be some pretentious bitch to her because she's with Evolution. We don't even know why she did what she did. We haven't even given her the opportunity to talk to us. And you all just sit here like you know exactly what's going on; but you don't." She closed her eyes for a moment, and then reopened them, "I feel like I'm stuck in the 7th grade. I feel like I'm being pulled in two different directions here; you guys are my friends, but so is Nicole; and I am not going to act the part of the hurt victim."

Chris stood up and walked over to where Stacy stood, "Stacy you're setting yourself up for a downfall; she's just going to use you" he said as he fingered a piece of her hair.

She pulled away from him, "Well that's a chance I'm willing to take." She looked over at the rest of her group. Most of them had their heads down, or were pretending they were doing something. Obviously none of them wanted to join her so she would be all on her own; but she sure as hell didn't mind. They all said Nicole was acting like a spoiled brat, but they were doing the exact same thing. And if they wanted to act like that, then she wasn't going to stop them. She swiftly grabbed her purse off the table and walked over to the ladies room.

Back in the VIP section, Nicole finished up her drink and laughed as she saw the leggy brunette that was with Hunter try to kiss him. He kept pulling away, not wanting to kiss her, but the girl thought he was just playing hard to get and kept trying. Nicole stood up, and noticing her actions Hunter did the same.

He walked over to her, leaned in and whispered in her ear, "Can you help me get her the hell away from me."

Nicole giggled, "But why Hunter, I thought you liked her. The two of you seemed quite cozy a few minutes ago." She paused and smiled, "Where has Hunter the 'ladies man' gone to."

Hunter narrowed his eyes, "This isn't very funny you know. She's the one trying to get cozy all up on me, I don't want anything to do with it."

Nicole cocked her head to the side, "Aw, poor baby. Is poor Hunter scared of the little girl." She ran her hands down the front of his baby blue shirt and then whispered, "Well I'm off to the ladies room. You think you can stay by yourself for five minutes." But before he had a chance to object she had already gone.

She entered the ladies room to find Stacy Keibler standing at the mirror. They stared at each other for a minute before Stacy spoke.

"Hey, I thought I saw you here." Stacy smiled.

Nicole smiled, she was sure Stacy would have been mad at her, but she wasn't. She had under-estimated her, but she sure was happy that she still had Stacy. She knew her other friends wouldn't take it as lightly as Stacy; she was just so forgiving.

"You're not mad at me?" Nicole asked hesitantly.

Stacy bit her bottom lip. She was a little mad, but Nicole was her best friend: she couldn't stay mad at her for long. She just wanted to know why she was with Evolution. "Not really. I guess I was more shocked than anything else. I mean every one else is mad, especially Chris."

"I know" Nicole sighed, "I didn't want to hurt him like that. And now he thinks I'm like the most horrible person in the world." She sat down on one of the chairs, as tears began to trickle down.

"Nikki" Stacy bent down in front of her, "just give him some time to cool off. He's just really upset and angry now, but he'll come around. You know he will; he can't stay angry at you for long.

Nicole sniffled, "You think?"

"I know he will" Stacy smiled. "Now get up and dry those tears; it's gonna ruin your makeup."

Nicole laughed as she did what Stacy told her to, "You should be getting back to Chris, don't wanna get him mad."

Stacy's signature smile soon faded, "I sorta "left them" you could say. I wanted to come and find you and talk. I wanted to know why you joined Evolution. And I guess Chris got mad and I just left."

"Stacy, I don't want them to be mad at you because of me. I'll be okay, don't worry."

Stacy shook her head, "No, you're my best friend and friends help each other out and they are loyal to one another. So that's what I'll be. But I gotta ask Nikki, why Evolution"

"I know it's weird, I mean Hunter and I never really got along and all. But Evolution they are just, I don't know, there powerful and I don't know it's strange but like I feel like I'm drawn to them or something. I know it's crazy but it's like I'm supposed to be with them." She looked over at Stacy, "I thought about this for a long time, like almost two weeks, before I came to the decision. And I knew the consequences; that everyone would be mad."

"But why would you want to be with people that you hate, like Hunter" Stacy asked.

"That's another thing; Hunter has been so nice to be lately. Like were actually getting along and everything. And Randy and Dave too, there not like you think they are. I think they are all just misunderstood you know. If you would just talk to them or get to know them you would see."

Stacy smiled, "Well if this is what you want to do then I'm not going to stop you. I trust your judgment, just be careful okay?"

"I should be getting back. You wanna join us?"

Stacy shook her head, "No, I don't think I should, I don't wanna get more into this mess than is required, no offence. I think I'll just go back home." Stacy headed for the door, and then turned back around, "If you ever wanna share a room with me, my door will always be open to you."

Nicole smiled and walked over to Stacy, the two Divas hugged and then left the washroom going in different directions. Nicole walked back over to the VIP room and noticed that the leggy brunette that was with Hunter was still bothering him. They were sitting in one of the two black leather couches that occupied the room. The other sofa was seating Randy and a blond, while Dave was at the bar with his own blond. When Nicole entered the room both Randy and Dave walked over to her.

"What took you so long? You okay? Did something happen?" Randy asked as Dave looked on.

"Nothing happened, actually I'm better than before. I just saw Stacy in the bathroom and we talked. So were good, actually she was sticking up for me with Chris and everyone." Nicole smiled looking at Randy

"Does that mean that the rest of them are here?" Dave asked through gritted teeth.

"Dave, don't do anything. At least not here" she laughed, "I don't want you guys getting involved okay, this is my problem." She warned.

"We're already involved Nicole" Randy stated. "So...uhh...where did Stacy go."

Nicole smiled, "she went back to the hotel, why? Does Mr. Orton have a thing for Ms. Keibler?

Randy looked down at his feet and then back up, "No." but he quickly changed he subject, "Poor Hunter. That chick just won't take no for an answer will she. I think he's gonna have to pry her off tonight or something."

The three of them laughed as the watched the scene before them. The woman had placed herself on Hunter's knee in an attempt to keep him seated. She was trying to feed Hunter strawberries with whipped cream but Hunter kept refusing and she kept getting angrier by the minute. Hunter looked at them mouthing the word "Help" and faking a smile in her direction.

"You know, someone should go and save him" Dave implied as he stared at Nicole. Soon Randy too was smirking at Nicole.

"Why me?" she whined.

"Because you're a woman" Randy smirked.

Nicole pouted, "That is so unfair." She rolled her eyes and walked towards Hunter and the woman. She cleared her throat gaining their attention and Hunter looked up at her smiling. She batted her eyelashes "Hunter, you wanna dance?"

The brunette woman stood up and so did Hunter, "We were in the middle of something. So why don't you go find someone else to dance with."

Nicole licked her lips, "I don't think you get it do you honey, I want to dance with Hunter, and by the look of things he wants to dance with me too. So why don't you just go find some other rich guy that you think you can sweet talk cuz it sure as hell isn't working here." Nicole grabbed Hunter's hand and walked over to the dance floor.

"You owe me big time for that one, Helmsley" Nicole shouted over the music.

Hunter chuckled and pulled her closer to him as "Dip it Low" by Christina Milian started to blare throughout the club. She placed her arms around his neck as they moved their bodies to the rhythm of the music. They danced in silence, letting the music take over. Nicole turned around so that her back was facing him. Hunter pulled her as close to him as he could as she grinded on him.

She was so into it that she didn't notice someone watching, but when she opened her eyes she finally saw Chris Jericho staring at her. She stiffened at the sight of him, and Hunter knew something was wrong. He looked in the direction that she was looking in and saw Jericho. He mentally kicked himself; he should have known they would have been here. This was the last thing Nicole needed right now, another fight with Jericho, and just as they were getting closer.

Nicole, not wanting to see the disappointed look over Jericho's face turned back to face Hunter and placed her head on his shoulder. "You wanna get out of here?" he asked her.

"No, I can't avoid him forever Hunter. I'm just going to have to deal, and so is he." She replied.

Hunter didn't try to press the situation. He knew by the tone of her voice that she was serious. She was going to have to go on with or without Jericho, and luckily for Hunter it was without him. They continued dancing a few more songs, which brightened up her mood. Hunter thoroughly enjoyed dancing with her. He loved the way she moved, the way she looked, and the way she smelled. Hell, he loved everything about her; the way she did what she thought was right, the way she spoke, walked, smiled, everything. He tried to push these thoughts out of his head, but he just couldn't. She was intoxicating, and she had taken over his mind.

As Nicole continued to dance her thoughts kept going back to Hunter. She kept thinking about how good he looked tonight in his blue shirt and black pants. She had begun to enjoy his company, and wanted to be around him more and more each day. She didn't know why; she had always hated him. But now, it was like he was a totally different person; he was kind, caring and funny; characteristics that she never thought Hunter would acquire. She raised her head and looked into his blue eyes; he was truly spellbinding. She had fallen for everything thing about him, and she didn't know how to get out.

Author's Note: YAY, another chapter is done. This one took me awhile in between work and just being lazy, but it's finished. So yes, it's going to be a Hunter/Nicole fic, so for all those of you who were rooting for Randy, or Dave i'm sorry lol. So I'm thinking of doing a little love triangle with Randy/Stacy/Jericho. If you all are up for that let me know. Until next time......XtremeDiva.