A/N: My muse is finally back. Sorry it took so long though...

Randy checked his outfit one last time, while answering his cell phone.

'' Orton, I'm here, get your ass outside, It's time for party. I can tell you everyone's psyched to meet you. Especially my little sister...''

Randy smiled and hung up on his friend, knowing Charlie hated when he did that. He jumped inside the black jeep waiting for him near the door.

'' I'm hurt Randy, why so much hate?''

Randy's smile widened.

'' I don't know man, it's just so funny to piss you off. So easy too. I can't believe how excited I am. I bet tonight will be a blast. Did you say something about girls wanting to meet me? Hey, how was your family thing?''

'' Orton, you babble even more than my sister, calm down. Diner was great, I love my family, if only my sister could have shut up about you it would've been even better. How was your day?''

'' Well, I met some girls, amazingly. There's one who said she'd be at the club tonight and man, she's hot, I think I'll have fun with her. There's another one that I found fascinating. She turned me down, but it won't stop me from trying again. She seems like a real mystery, she has such a temper, must be the way around here, small town girls with an attitude. I almost screwed up, I thought she was married, cause she had this beautiful ring. But turns out she wasn't. That doesn't make sense right? I'll show her to you later, maybe you could tell me more about her.''

'' What's her name? Like I told you, I know almost everyone around here.''

Before Randy could answer, Charlie pulled the car in the parking lot, where a valet took care of it. There was a huge line-up, but the guys just passed through like it was nothing. Charlie was called from everywhere. He really was the Hometown Hero. It was great, cause he really deserved it.

They got in and Randy took a good look around. The place was awesome, packed with people and the music was great. A waitress handed them a beer and she said their evening would be on the house. The owner was a guy that went to school with Charlie.

'' Man, when you said you knew everyone, I never thought it'd be true...''

'' Listen, I know the right people around here. All the ones from High School, we all suceeded in life. Greg and his girlfriend owns this place, I bought a restaurant to my sister, where my two other best friends works, and Tobey's girlfriend, the cook, is a waitress here. No one will be working tonight though. It's a celebration so they hired others to do the job..''

Randy gave Charlie a big smile, thinking it was wonderful to have friends like that. Charlie really had a quiet life here when he was younger, and must be proud of the way it paid back.

A small group surrounded them and Charlie introduced Randy around. He lost tracks of some of the names, but he managed to remember Charlie's closest friends, Tobey, Greg, Adam and Steve. As he was about the ask where the girls were, a spotlight just lighted the stage. Tobey and Greg exchanged a malicious glance while Charlie looked surprised at the stage.

'' You installed a stage? Wow business must be booming or...''

But they were cut by a girl grabbing a mic and asking them for their attention. She was gorgeous, wearing a neat green dress. She was smoking hot. He grinned when he recognised her, it was Carrie.

Charlie rolled his eyes... '' What is this guys? Why is she wearing the school colors? Get her off of that stage.. What if she embarrass me?''

'' Wait Charlie, let's hear her out, maybe she'll dance or something? I'd be glad to take her clothes off her for you though, or you might want to do it yourself?''

Answered Randy, winking. Everyone laughed and Charlie just stared at Randy, a bewilded look on his face..

'' What? Careful about what you say Orton. Why would I want to see Carrie naked? That's gross. After all, she's my...''

'' HUM HUM! Shut up guys! I'm trying to speak here.''

Carrie beamed on stage. Everyone paid attention to her.

'' Alright then. Obviously, I'm not here to sing. Honestly, I only wanted to say a few words, so be patient. As you've all noticed and talked about for weeks, Charlie Haas is back in town...''

She waited a few seconds for the applauses and cheers to die away.

'' So, to celebrate his return, Greg has decided to dedicate the whole VIP room to our favorite wrestler. It's now all covered with pics of Haasie. From his football glory, to the prom and his WWE debut. In a few moments, you will be all welcome to take a look at it.''

She got down from the stage and went near Charlie, still holding the microphone, her eyes now filled with tears.

'' I don't think any of you will mind, but I'll end this speech on a little personnal note. I am the first to bitch about you Charlie, and I know I often get on your back and nerves, but I really missed you. I'm so glad you're back. I love you so much, and always will.''

Charlie seemed on the verge of tears too. He softly answered, while holding his arms open for Carrie to hug him.

'' I love you too Cinnamon...''

They both hugged, and everyone smiled and applaused them. But Randy took a step back, feeling uneasy. What was that all about? Had he been trying to hit on Charlie's girlfriend or what? But that chick was all over him earlier and Charlie never mentionned a girlfriend before. He had always been terribly mute about his past love-life and acted single. As much as he was looking forward to get to know Carrie better, Randy had no intention to step in Charlie's territory. And there was also Megan...

Carrie stepped back and wiped her tears.

'' Alright everyone, we have a big surprise for you now. Please give a big round of applause to our special guests tonight, THE BRATS!'''

Evryone screamed and Charlie punched Greg. '' Are you kidding me? You got the girls to? You dared?''

His friends just laughed and Carrie caught Randy's stare and winked at him, licking her lips. Before he had time to react, music exploded and five girls arrived on stage. They were all wearing cheerleaders outfits, green and silver. They started dancing, while Charlie was laughing.

They were doing an awesome show. Randy was able to assume from the way everyone acted, that these girls must be their old cheerleaders group, from High School. he took a better look at the girls and finally recognised one of them. It was Megan. She was really good and seemed to be the one leading the others.

They had all braided their hair and they were all very pretty. The more Randy learned about it, the more he loved this town.

His attention was drawn back to Carrie when she moved beside him, winking again. Was she Charlie's girlfriend or not? He'd have to ask his friend first, he didn't want to make a mistake that might cost him his best friend.

But Randy noticed that Charlie wasn't paying any attention to Carrie, his eyes were glued to the stage, his beer halfway to his mouth. He wasn't making a sigle move. Who was he staring at so intensly? Randy had the feeling it was Meg...

He threw a questionning look at Carrie, and she took his hand, leading him to the VIP room. Maybe he'd get answers there...