Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: No
Disclaimer: I own nothing that you recognize.
Pairings: Dawn/Batista, Lita/Randy, Victoria/Chris J., Lillian/Chris B.
Summary: How much is too much to ask for?
Notes: The Kane/Lita/Matt angle never happened. Erase that from your memory..and we'll be fine.
Thank yous: randy-lover-4ever, CNIBWM, Latisha C., together, bkerbunny, kandiland, tiears, tina, iaera and huntersgirl for the reviews on the last chapter!
Chapter Three
The next morning..or perhaps just later after a near sleepless night; Lita stood on the balcony..once again to watch the sunrise. She clutched the robe tighter around her, hazel orbs squinting as the sky began to swirl vivid shades of red, orange and pink. Her dream had been disturbing..and almost too real. In fact, when she woke up that morning..she half expected to see him. But, it had been just that..a dream. He hadn't shown up to the beach and she hadn't seen him. A part of her wondered why she really cared if he would show up, but a larger part of her argued that of course she would. Despite the fact that he had been a total jerk while they were on their break; she still cared for him. All the same, a melancholy sigh escaped her parted lips; the Diva torn between wishing he was there and wishing he was as far from her as humanly possible. At any rate, she swept her hair from her face, the Diva determined that today was the day. She would rid her mind of Randy Orton if it was the last thing she was going to do. Of course, what the redhead didn't know as she stepped into the shower..was that Randy Orton was in Honolulu. She didn't know that he had slept at a hotel one block away from the bar she had gotten plastered at. She also didn't know that he was now checking out of that hotel to continue his search. In fact, just as Lita was stepping into the shower, Randy had just set foot into the lobby downstairs.
"Good morning and welcome!" The desk clerk greeted brightly, "I'm sorry sir, but our check in time isn't until early afternoon."
Randy shook his head, "I'm not here to check in..I'm looking for someone."
The clerk raised a brow, "With looks like yours? That shouldn't be very hard."
Randy raised a wary brow in turn, blue eyes taking in the loud Hawaian print shirt that the man in front of him was sporting. "Look, can you help me or not?"
The clerk tsk'd. "I'm sorry sir, but that's against company policy.."
Randy removed his wallet, setting it down on the counter. "Please.." He paused a moment, noting that this name engraved on the nametag. "Larry, just answer a few questions."
Larry sniffed indignitly, "I don't want your money.."
Randy gritted his teeth, "Then what do you want? An autographed picture? Ringside tickets?"
"How about you?"
The Legend Killer blinked, "Excuse me?"
"Well," Larry tsk'd. "Say if I can't find your lady friend.."
Randy paused for a moment..was she worth that risk? Hesitantly, he nodded. "Deal."
Larry seemingly brightened, the clerk hitting a few keys on the keyboard in front of him. "When did she check in?"
"Uhh.." Randy raked a hand over his hair, "Yesterday?"
"Alrighty," Larry tapped a few more keys, the Legend Killer shifting uncomfortably when the clerk's eyes traveled from the screen. "Last name?"
Randy's brows furrowed in thought, when they had roomed together..he always took care of the room reservations. "Dumas." He stated after a moment.
"Hmmm.." Larry tapped his chin while his eyes scanned the screen. "Sorry, but there's no one here under that name."
Randy inwardly sighed, "Are you sure?"
"Positive," Larry even turned the monitor so the Legend Killer could check. "Now..I get off of work at--"
"Does that thing list first names?"
Larry hmph'd indignitly. "Do you know how long that would take me?"
Randy raised a brow, "Am I worth it?"
"First name?"
A low sigh of relief escaped the Legend Killer. "Amy."
Larry frowned, turning the monitor back to it's proper position. "Well...we have an Amy Adams, Amy Bright, Amy Clarrington, Amy Douglas, Amy Dugan, Amy Heath, Amy Jennings, Amy Norris, Amy Orton.."
Randy gave him a suspicious look, "Repeat that last one please."
"It's listed right here..Amy Orton." Larry turned the monitor once more. "Honeymoon suite in fact."
"That's who I'm looking for."
Larry raised a perfectly sculpted brow, "And you would be?"
Randy resisted the urge to roll his eyes, "Randy Orton..now can I please have the keycard?"
Larry snorted in disbelief, "I don't think so..let's see some ID."
This time, the Legend Killer did roll his eyes, promptly removing his drivers liscence, too caught up in the fact that he had found Lita to notice one of his credit cards was missing. "There, see? Randy Orton." Randy nodded down to the piece of plastic as he set it on the counter.
Larry sighed, "Alright..then explain something mister..if this is your honeymoon.." An acusatory brow raised then, the desk clerk shaking his finger admonishingly. "Why didn't you check in with your wife?"
The Legend Killer gulped nervously, "Well.."
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Randy shrugged, searching his mind for a good excuse. His first flight had gotten cancelled due to engine problems. That had lead to him taking the next available flight..and subsequently to his search through Honolulu on foot at 10:00 a.m. yesterday morning. But none of that information would really help his current case much.
"Randy?"
His face lit up, the Legend Killer turning to see Lita a few feet away. "There you are."
The redheaded Diva blinked in shock, pinching her arm to make sure she wasn't seeing things. "What are you doing here?"
Randy raised a brow, "I thought it would be a good idea to just come see Hawai'i..this hotel looked really nice from the outside..what do you think I'm doing here?!"
Lita frowned, marching her way over. "How the hell did you find me?"
Randy rolled his eyes, placing his hands on her shoulders. "Dawn told me..now can we talk?"
Larry looked on with interest, "Excuse me?"
"Dawn told you?" Lita gritted her teeth, a brow raising in suspicion. "Or did you pay her off?"
"I ran into her at the airport Li..Dave dropped me off."
Lita's eyes narrowed, "I don't want to see you."
Randy gritted his teeth, taking her hands in his. "Please, just let me explain."
"Excuse me?"
"What is there to explain?" The redhead huffed, yanking her hands sharply away. "I know everything I need to know."
Randy shook his head defiantly, "No you don't Li. Please, just give me a chance to explain."
"No."
Randy cupped her face with his hands. "Li, please I--"
Lita shook her head, removing his hands abruptly. "What part of no don't you understand?"
"Excuse me!"
Both Lita and Randy turned their attention to a rather flustered Larry. "What?!"
Larry huffed, "Miss?" The clerk's eyes fell intently on Lita. "Is he your husband?"
Lita blanched momentairly, the redhead opening her mouth to say no, when she caught the look in Randy's eyes. She mentally kicked herself, but none the less found herself nodding. "Yes."
Larry's face fell like a fallen soufle. "Thank you." He stated tartly, the clerk hitting a button on the counter.
Before they could blink, Lita and Randy found themselves surrounded by hotel staff. First, a floral lei was thrusted over Lita's head while a more leafy one made it's way around Randy's. No sooner had the matching crowns been placed did Larry launch into his speech.
"Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your union..upon your arrival to your suite, you will find a complimentary bottle of champagne. Evening turn down services will include chocolates and a fresh fruit platter." A smile formed on Larry's face, the clerk shoving a bag in their direction, "Please find enclosed complimentary passes to some of the finest attractions that the island has to offer. We thank you again for celebrating your honeymoon with us." He tossed a handful of orchid's from a nearby basket, the staff dispersing soon after.
Lita blinked in shock, eyeing the lei around her neck. "If you don't remove your arm from my waist, I'll shove this lei down your throat."
Randy frowned, but complied none the less. "Now will you let me explain?"
Lita raised a brow, opening her mouth to retort when the two heard a mournful sigh from the counter.
"All of the cute ones are straight," Larry informed the two. "Or married..or both."
Lita blinked, "Not always."
Larry's eyes brightened. "Then can I have him?"
A smirk formed on the redheaded Diva's face, but when she caught the look on Randy's face. "I'm sorry.." Lita glanced quickly to the name tag. "Larry, but not this one."
Larry's shoulders slumped dejectedly. "Why do the women have all the luck."
Lita sighed, excusing herself from the Legend Killer's side to speak to Larry. Randy watched on, hoping that Lita wasn't about to change her mind. He almost walked over to join them when Larry's face lit up like a Christmas tree..but changed his mind when the redhead returned.
"Just show up, okay?" Lita winked to Larry, nudging Randy towards the exit. "Good luck!"
"Tootles!" Larry waved to the two, engrossing himself back in his work.
"Li--"
"Save it until we're outside please." Lita hissed quietly, turning back once more to wave to Larry as they made their escape.
Randy rolled his eyes, but none the less..he waited until they were standing on the sidewalk. "Look, just give me five minutes to explain..and then I'll be gone..alright?"
Lita frowned, "You're going to need longer than that to explain things..believe you me." She crossed her arms then, reaching into the bag that Larry had given them. "You can start while we take one of these tours."
The Legend Killer opened his mouth to argue..soon enough realizing that it was either accept this or accept his other options. None the less, the two made their way down the sidewalk; Lita informing him that they now had passes to go snorkeling with dolphins..but, first things first, they needed to find more suitable attire. Those were the only words to pass from her mouth, the redheaded Diva cutting him off whenever he tried to bring up more important matters. And when they had reached the store, Lita was still firm on not speaking on the subject until later. So, rather than try to argue his case then, Randy waited until later.
Author Babble:
I promise...this is their actual reuniting! Yes, the previous chapter..dream. Just a dream! Sorry to disappoint anyone but..that's the way things go.