Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: No
Disclaimer: I own nothing that you recognize.
Pairings: Dawn/Batista, Lita/Randy, Victoria/Chris J., Lillian/Chris B.
Summary: They have all they could want, but what happens when they end up with more?
Notes: The Kane/Lita/Matt angle never happened. Erase that from your memory..and we'll be fine.
Thank yous to all the reviewers..I love you and appreciate you.
Chapter Four
Lita blinked behind her sunglasses, the sun just starting to settle high in the sky above them. She and Randy had been waiting to see the dolphins for the past hour already. And it wasn't that she really minded the waiting part, just that she wanted to get this over with. Beside her, Randy was equally silent, but unlike the redheaded Diva, he just wanted the chance to explain. After all, they were in Hawai'i..and that meant being far away from the rest of the roster, with a beautiful island surrounding them. But no, instead of talking to him, she was all but ignoring him. It was hard enough with her standing there, clad in cut off shorts and a bikini top..but the fact that she wasn't speaking to him only made it worse.
"I'm starting to think the dolphin's aren't coming." The redhead mentioned quietly, "Umm..Randy?"
"I'm sorry, were you speaking to me?" The Legend Killer raised a brow, stretching his arms overhead.
Lita rolled her eyes, "I could've just left you with Larry."
Randy twitched, "I'm surprised you didn't."
Lita just shook her head, averting her attention to gaze out over the water. "This is getting really boring."
"Then why don't we talk.." Randy shrugged then, rubbing his forearm thoughtfully. "Can I explain what happened to you now? Or.."
"Oh, looks like we're moving." Lita pursed her lips, tossing her hair over her shoulder. "Come on.."
Randy shook his head, following after the redheaded Diva; it had happened earlier in the bus when he tried to talk to her, and it was happening now. "Lita.."
The redhead looked over shoulder, "Randy?"
"Can we talk?"
Lita raised a brow, "We are.."
Randy gritted his teeth, taking one of her hands in his before she could get back on the bus. "I mean, like more than one or two words..and without this.." He waved his free hand, "Distance."
Lita pursed her lips, "I'm really not in the mood to talk about this right now."
He followed her to the bus steps, removing his hand to place it on her shoulder. "Then when will you be in the mood to talk about it?"
The redhead shrugged, "Later I suppose.." She smirked then, gently prying his hand from her person. "You aren't gonna get off the hook that easily Randy. You have a lot, and I mean a lot, of explaining to do."
Randy's shoulders slumped slightly, "Fine..have it your way."
A slim eyebrow rose, "It's my way or the highway Randy. Face it."
At that the Legend Killer shut up and the two boarded the bus in silence. When he tried to sit next to her, she placed the bag between him; her eyes narrowing shortly in warning. And when she deliberatly looked the other way, Randy sulked. He had come all this way to talk to her and now she wasn't talking to him. It hadn't been enough that Dawn had given him a hard time, but now..Randy shook the thoughts from his head, he had to make this up to her. He had to make it right between them..but how?
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The silent treatment continued for the duration of their day. And outwardly Lita was being a cold hearted bitch, inwardly she was dying from laughter. She did appreciate the fact that Randy followed her, but at the same time..all she wanted from him was some space. The redheaded Diva needed time to think and Randy wasn't allowing her to freely do so. She knew her actions were affecting him, all she had to do was spare him a glance and she caught the pained look in his blue depths. So why then, was his pain causing her so much pleasure? The Queen of Extreme shook it off to the vindictive side of her; the redhead reasoning that she wanted to hurt him as much as he had hurt her. If she were thinking a little clearer, she would've at least acknowledged him by now. But, unfortunately for him, everytime she did look at him..aside from the pained look..she couldn't shake the image of seeing Randy with Maria.
"Look," Lita began as the stood in the hallway leading to the hotel suite. "I still haven't forgiven you..and no, I haven't decided when I will forgive you." She held up a hand when he opened his mouth to retort, the key to the hotel room slipping in quickly. "You hurt me, more than I'm willing to admit right now..but you hurt me."
"And I'm sorry." Randy started as he entered the suite after her. "Li, I can't say that enough."
The redhead squared her shoulders, "I don't want apologies Randy..I want an explaination."
The Legend Killer raked a hand through his hair, "Fine..you want a reason? I'll give you that as long as you don't shut me out."
"I won't." Lita stated, her arms crossing over her chest as she turned to face him. "But, it'll have to wait I'm afraid..you have to get ready."
An eyebrow rose in confusion, "Ready for what?"
A smirk tugged at the corners of her mouth. "You really want me back? You're going to have to prove it..now, I'll admit..following me here proves it somewhat. But, it's not enough."
Randy grew apprehensive, "What do I have to do?"
"Change your clothes for one," Lita made a gesture to the clock in the living room. "You don't have time to shower."
Confusion shone in his blue eyes, "What do I have to do?"
Lita feigned indifference, "You'll find out when you change."
Randy made a face, "Fine..fine. I'll go change."
Lita smiled smugly, moving off to the bathroom. "I just knew you'd see things my way."
"Not like I have a choice, right?" Randy rolled his eyes in spite of it all, watching on until the familiar form of the redheaded Diva disappeared into the bathroom.
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By the time Randy had finished changing, Lita had emerged from the bathroom. Her hair was wrapped in a towel, her form wrapped in a luxurious terry cloth bathrobe. Of course, it wouldn't have taken him that long if his bag hadn't disappeared. The Legend Killer had called down to the front desk, Larry informing him that the bag was down in the lobby. That had lead to a reluctant Randy searching the lobby for his bag. If he didn't know better, he would've sworn the Diva had planned it so she could indulge in a bath.
"Why aren't you-"
"That's none of your business," Lita cut him off crisply, "You, on the other hand, have a dinner date."
Randy gawked, "And where are you going to be?"
The Diva shrugged, settling on the bed. "I'll be here..I'm having room service, maybe I'll call Dawn.." She bit back a giggle, "I wonder how much long distance charges are from here to Woodbridge.."
The Legend Killer could feel his temper rising, but..he realized if that happened, his chances with Lita were done. "And who is my dinner 'date'?"
Lita did giggle this time, "You'll find out in about..five minutes."
Randy's jaw clenched. "So, after I get back-"
"We'll talk." Lita promised, "Or at least you'll explain, I'll listen..with as much patience as possible..and we'll see what happens from there."
"Fair enough," the Legend Killer conceded. "So-"
"He's early!" Lita declared as a sharp knock was heard from the door. "Now just remember, you're doing this for me.." She sent her boyfriend..or whatever he was to her at that moment..a smile before she opened the door. "You're early!"
Larry, whom had been off the clock for all of two minutes, beamed. "I just couldn't help myself."
"Oh no."
Lita grinned then, welcoming Randy's 'date' for the night inside the suite. "I'm sorry if this was short notice or anything-"
"Oh think nothing of it, doll." Larry winked to the redhead. "I'm more than happy to oblige."
"Please no."
This time, it was Lita's turn to beam. "I'm sure you two will have a wonderful time.." She sent a look to the now seething Legend Killer. "Let me just get my camera, okay?"
"Well.." Larry eyed the third generation superstar appreciatively. "Don't you just look..divine."
Randy groaned, reminding himself this was for Lita. "Thanks."
"Now, let's see.." Lita interjected herself into the conversation. "I think..a balcony shot will do." She gestured to the balcony then, sending Randy a warning glare when he hesitated. "Smile for the camera!"
Another heated glare and Randy forced a smile, while Larry looked to be in heaven.
"Now," Lita's tone grew with a mock seriousness, "His curfew is midnight..can't have him turning into a pumpkin or anything."
"Of course not!" Larry hmph'd, adding slyly: "Midnight or just after midnight?"
"Well.." Lita hestited when she saw the pleading look on Randy's face. "Just after midnight..but before 1:00 a.m., he and I still need to have a little chat."
"Lita please-"
"Have a good time boys!" Lita all but shoved the Legend Killer out of the suite. She waited until Larry was a bit further before reminding Randy of the small stipulation. "I'll see you when you get back Randy, now enjoy yourself..or at least pretend to."
She waved as the two stepped into the elevator, collapsing in a fit of laughter as she shut the door to the hotel suite. This was just too rich. Of course, she had all intentions of calling Dawn..after she ordered a lot of room service anyway. And, unbenknownst to Randy, she already knew the cost of the long distance call to Woodbridge. The redheaded Diva had called her long time best friend the previous night to let her know she had arrived safely. But, Randy didn't need to know that now..and he would find out anyway when he got the credit card statement. She knew he would be pissed off about it, but it was just a little more suffering for the pain he had caused. All the same, she shrugged it off, a hand reaching for the telephone while the other grasped the in-room menu. And once she had ordered her food, she called Dawn.
"Whomever this is, it better be good."
Lita snickered into the receiver, "Oh trust me Dawn..it's real good. Although, I might have to hurt you for telling Randy where I went."
"He found you?" Dawn's tone brightened, "What happened?"
"Would you wait?" Lita huffed at the phone, flopping down on the bed with the remote control in hand. "Girl..have I got a story to tell you.."