Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: No
Disclaimer: I own nothing that you recognize.
Pairings: Dawn/Batista, Lita/?, Victoria/Chris J., Lillian/Chris B.
Summary: Is it too much to ask for someone to hold on?
Notes: The Kane/Lita/Matt angle never happened. Erase that from your memory..and we'll be fine.
Thank yous for all the reviews on the first chapter. Review responses follow the chapter itself.
The sun was just starting to peak over the horizon, the morning air was cool on Lita's face as she pressed her palms flat into the sand beneath her. The brochure on the check in desk at the hotel was right...being in Hawai'i was like being in a whole new world. Given, when she had arrived in Hawai'i, local time read almost 10:30 p.m. and her body was screaming otherwise. She had sucessfully left Los Angeles at 6:30 p.m., temporairly left behind her role as a WWE Diva but, failed in her attempt to leave behind her thoughts of one Randy Orton. The redheaded Diva had found sleep hard to come by, but this time instead of mourning..not that she was the type to really do that anyway..she found herself reminicing. She and Randy had made plans, that at least when they could get the time away, they would go to Hawai'i. Or at least anywhere far away from the rest of the roster. And now, here she was...without him. Little did she know that Randy was on his way to Oahu. At any rate, the Diva continued to watch the sunrise in silence..she was far from a morning person, but seeing a sunrise like this more than made up for the fact that she was wide awake at 5:30 a.m. that morning.
Kind of.
As much as she tried to tell herself that she could let go and move on..something in her was screaming otherwise. After all, her relationship with Randy was turning out to be like her relationship with Matt. Not that the two were exactly alike, but the way things had turned out. But it was that realization that caused her to question if she really wanted to let go. She had given Matt another chance, no questions asked. But, Matt hadn't been walking out of the elevator making plans for a date while they were on a 'break'. Lita easily admitted, yes that little scene between Randy and that bimbo made her jealous..but it also made her angry. Part of her had been angry at Randy, part of her had been angry at Maria. But, mostly she was angry at herself for getting jealous in the first place. No matter how hard she tried to deny it to Dawn, she was in love with him. Lita had chastised herself from the get go when she realized that, because that had been the last thing she was looking for. After the end of the Matt Hardy era in her life, the last thing she had been looking for was love. Looking back she realized that even a relationship was pushing it, but she had allowed that anyway.
Lita sighed, rising from the beach then as the sun climbed higher in the sky. She wrapped her arms around herself, wishing that somehow, he was there. That was until the little scene from the other night reared it's ugly head. The redheaded Diva frowned, both at the memory and that the very thought of him. She was angry at him...and she was going to hold her ground. That's all there was to it..and as Lita turned away from the rising sun, fingertips grazed the ring that was hanging from her neck. She wanted to take it off, toss it away like he had tossed her. But...she couldn't. At least not yet and that made her all the more determined to forget about Randy Orton. She didn't come to Hawai'i to mope about her lost relationship..she came to Hawai'i to forget it. Now it was just a matter of where to start.
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Meanwhile, back in Los Angeles..Randy Orton had been waiting for the past..well he didn't know how long he had been waiting; just that he wanted to get on the damn plane already. At first, the plane had been delayed due to engine problems. That was fine, they just had to wait for the repairs. But, that had taken longer than the flight crew had anticipated..and the poor flight attendant had to inform them all that the flight was delayed until the next morning. When the next morning, she wasn't sure..just that they could either wait at the airport or head back to the hotel. And as he waited now, Randy thought back to why he had decided to forgo the date in the first place.
Flashback
"So," Dave began, leaning against the headboard. "You've got a date with Maria?"
Randy nodded in confirmation, checking over his reflection in the mirror. "Yeah, just dinner though."
Dave shrugged his shoulders, setting aside the bridal magazine that Dawn had snuck into his gym bag. "Why?"
Randy raised a brow at the mirror, "Why not."
Dave rolled his eyes, "What about Li?"
The Legend Killer's forehead creased in confusion, "What about her?"
"Do I have to spell everything out for you?" Dave shook his head, "Why aren't you trying to sort things out with her?"
"If she wanted to sort things out, she could've answered my phone calls." Randy informed his friend rather dryly. "But she hasn't so.."
"So you're just gonna give up.." Dave frowned, "You're a coward."
Randy bristled, turning from the mirror then. "How the hell do you figure that?"
Dave raised a brow, sitting up on the bed. "Maybe because you persued her from just about the moment you saw her..maybe because, after she got back together with Matt? All you talked about was..how you were better for her, how she was better off with you..and how much you missed her. Maybe because, after you two did get back together, it was hard to talk to either of you because you had your tounges shoved down each other's throats."
Randy glared, leaning back against the dresser. "Your point?"
"You're telling me that you're willing to throw all of that away..for one date?" Dave scoffed, "Come on bro, just apologize and admit how you feel about her."
"What if she's given up?"
Dave shook his head, "You won't know unless you try."
"I don't know Dave..I mean--"
"You are a coward. All talk and no action." Dave leaned back against the headboard. "You're not afraid to step into a steel cage, you're not afraid to step into a hardcore match with one of the most feared hardcore legends..but you're afraid to admit you love some chick."
Randy glared, "Lita is not just some chick. She's more than that, and you know it."
Dave raised a brow, "Really?"
Randy shrugged, "She's beautiful, sexy..but that doesn't matter that much. She's her own person, she makes me laugh,..she's smart and.."
"And?" Dave prompted from the bed, an all knowing smile on his face.
"And I'm kicking myself for letting her go."
Dave nodded, "Now you're getting somewhere..question is..what are you going to do about it?"
End Flashback
"Now boarding, first class..business class for flight..."
Randy was shaken from his thoughts, the Legend Killer checking over the boarding pass in his hand. He didn't have anything planned, nor did he know exactly what to say..but this at least was a start.
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It had taken Lita, a little over two hours to find more suitable clothing for her temporary stay in Hawai'i. Granted, the light jacket and jeans she had were fine for the evening..but the balmy weather was starting to get to her. She had asked for recommendations from the clerk at the hotel desk..and when the clerk asked where her husband was..Lita shrugged. She really hadn't meant to use Randy's credit card to pay for the hotel room..but maybe that was just the venegful woman in her. Lita also wasn't sure why she had one of his credit cards in her wallet, but none the less..it was there. Which was why, instead of getting a normal hotel room, she splurged and got the honeymoon suite. The redhead figured, that at the very least, it would be worth the look on Randy's face when he got the statement next month. And now, as she sat back in the hotel room, she started to plan the rest of her day. The same clerk had informed her that, there was an afternoon tea in the lobby at 3:00. And at 5:00, they served cocktails poolside and at the hotel bar. That had been all fine and dandy, the redhead figuring she would just head elsewhere. Right now, what she needed was a long nap.
And in another area of Honolulu, Randy Orton was walking out of the third hotel he had passed. Given, he had received the same 'are you insane' look from each hotel clerk when he had asked about a redheaded woman..but he didn't know what else to do. All he did know was that, somewhere in this city, Lita had to be there. He just didn't know where and that part was starting to get frustrating. On this street alone, Randy figured there were at least eight hotels. And of the three he already checked, he still hadn't found Lita. Of course, he really didn't expect to just run into her, nor did she expect for her to call him and tell him where she was. All the same, he made his way into the lobby of the fourth hotel on this block, hoping again that Lita was here. Part of him questioned why he was taking on stalker like tendencies for some chick...but like he had told Dave yesterday; Lita wasn't just some chick. All the same, after he questioned this hotel clerk --who's nametag declared him as Bob-- he was back to square one. Searching for Lita.
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Lita dined alone in the honeymoon suite, the redhead forgoing the three dining rooms downstairs to order room service. She had decided that, after she had finished her meal..she would explore Honolulu's nightlife on foot. She had passed by a few bars earlier..and one in particular had caught her eye. Given, most if not all, were beachside, but this one had really drawn her in. And since it was only two blocks down from her hotel, it wouldn't be that far to stumble back if she got plastered. All the same, the redhead finished off her meal at a leisurely pace, thankful that she had no one to answer to. She was here to relax and forget. The relaxing part was going smoothly..and with all luck, the forgetting part would be over with soon enough. And after she had showered and changed..the redhead found herself more than ready to forget about Randy Orton. Which explained why, when she still found herself wearing the chain that held the ring.
Two hours later found the redheaded Diva sitting at the bar..alone. She had already brushed off three seemingly well meaning men..but they just didn't strike a chord with her. Why exactly, she couldn't say..but none the less she was no better than she had started. Given, her second mai tai was at least helping to aleviate some of the hurt..but she still found herself wishing he was there. At any rate, she slipped from the bar stool; heading outside to walk along the beach. The sun had already set..leaving the stars and the moon to illuminate the sky. Lita had kicked off her heels the second she stepped foot on to the beach, the straps now hanging between her fingertips. And as she stopped to watch the waves rolling gently over the sand..her thoughts again drifted to Randy. The redheaded Diva let out a sigh, slowly settling herself in the soft sand, his name escaping her on a whisper.
"Lita?"
Lita blinked, swearing that her mind was playing tricks on her.
"Lita." The all too familiar voice beckoned again, Randy stopping dead in his tracks..a few feet away from her.
This was getting to be too much..and the redhead started to think it was perhaps the alcohol and not her mind. But, none the less she turned her head. Her mouth opened in shock when she realized it wasn't the alcohol or her mind playing tricks on her..but rather, he was here.
"Randy?!"
Review Responses:
Latisha C.: Thank you! I'm sorry to leave it a cliffie, but really..I've got plans..lol.
xokittyjunox: Thank you! I hope this chapter didn't disappoint.
CNIMBWM: Twist? Me?..surely you jest..lol. Thank you for the review!
together: But, they were on a break..wonders why I feel like I'm in the middle of an episode of Friends..lol. I hope you liked this chapter.
iaera: Me? Evil? never..lol. I have a feeling this will turn into a longer fic, but it all depends on how fickle my muses get.
randy-lover-4ever: I wouldn't exactly call it begging..more like ..well, it was almost begging. Anyway, thank you for the review, I hope you liked this chapter.
Ana Michelle: Sorry! But, he did go after her..now it's just a matter of what he has to say.
randysgirl: This pairing is right at the top of my favorites list..tied actually, but that's not the point..lol. Thank you for the review and I hope you liked this chapter.
SugarBear: Yup..more than likely it'll be a long fic. Randy & Lita are two of my favorites on RAW as well. Thank you for the review and I hope you liked this chapter.
tiears: lol, refer to the comment to together. They were on a break. Thank you for the review and I hope you liked this chapter!