Ok...i hope u like that one. here's a short little chapter that serves as a bridge to the next series of events. ENJOY! and i appreciate the responses...good and bad :)

Chapter 2

Hard Knocks and Cheap Shots

Kurt Angle was on his way to the ring when Rey Mysterio blocked his path.

"Hey Kurt. How's it going man?" Rey asked casually. Kurt Angle snickered.

"Outta my way little man. I'm on my way to the ring, to handle some business. So why don't you pull up a booster seat and watch the little TV over there and watch how I do business." Angle said smirking. Mysterio shook his head.

"I seem to remember that we have a match tonight Angle. And I plan on giving you a taste of that West Coast Pop!" He said plainly. Kurt's face grew serious as Mysterio casually walked away.

"Listen Mysterio, you're a boy in a mans world, and I'm a man that loves to play with boys!" he shouted. Some of the guys in the hallway looked at Kurt. Laughter filled the arena as Kurt stammered.

"…What I meant to say is that you're a boy and I'm a man, and tonight I'm gonna manhandle you…hold on a second, shut up! No, no, no!"

"You wanted to see me Steph?" Melanie asked as she entered the General Managers office. Stephanie looked up from her desk. She pulled her dark, long hair away from her face.

"Yeah Mel, Come on in. You can sit over there." Stephanie said pointing to the couch in the corner. The two general managers sat down together.

"Listen Mel." Stephanie began, "I just wanted to say that I'm really happy for you. You really seem happy lately and I know it's because of Brock." Melanie smiled. She knew it was because of Brock. "I can't remember the last time I've seen you smile this often." Melanie shrugged.

"I really think he's the one. I've never felt like this before." Melanie whispered. Stephanie smiled.

"Mel…do you know what you're doing?" Stephanie asked. Mel narrowed her eyes."

"What do you mean?" She asked. Stephanie sighed.

"Mel, I'm happy for you, I really am. But I think that you can do better than Brock. I mean, he just doesn't seem right for you. For any girl really." Steph explained. "He's too aggressive. Not to mention he thrives on his emotions." Melanie groaned.

"Listen, Steph. I appreciate your concern. But I think I can handle it. Brock isn't who you think he is." Melanie explained. "He's really gentle with me. He's an animal in the ring, but when we're with each other…" Melanie's voice trailed off. "It's different. I mean, I can't really explain it. This feeling inside, you can't see it or describe it. But you just know it's there." Stephanie leaned back.

"I'm just saying, to keep your guard up." Stephanie warned. "Business relationships are hard enough, but in this business, it can be…scarring to say the least." Melanie sighed. She could tell Stephanie was referring to her relationship with one of the wrestlers on Raw, Triple H. They had betrayed each other's trust and it led to them getting a divorce. Stephanie blames Triple H.

"Brock isn't Hunter ok? He's better than that." Melanie said reassuringly. Stephanie stood up.

"You better be right…for your sake."