Disclaimer: I don't own anyone you recognize. I begged the Christmas and birthday fairies for Randy Orton and John Cena but they were a no go. I own the ideas used in this story and the main original characters of Corey and Alexis. I only own those because I am the writer. So please feel free to read and review.

Chapter 5

John and Teresa noticed that neither Randy or Corey was really acknowledging them so they excused themselves saying where they'd be.

"Why didn't you tell me Corey?"

"Why do you think I wanted to talk later?"

"You shoulda told me three months ago Corey!"

"Why does it matter? So you're feuding with my dad. So what? What does that have to do with me? What does that have to do with being with me?"

"Because you'll always be siding with him! You'll never support me!"

Corey stood in shock and felt anger boiling through her.

"You actually think that's how I am? When dad and Uncle Glenn fought each other I never took sides! Never. My dad knows that. Hell everyone that's ever feuded with my dad that I've actually liked and been friends with knows that! I guess you just couldn't stick around to find out for yourself."

Before Corey could walk off, Randy grabbed her arm. When he heard her wince he immediately let go.

"God I'm sorry Corey…"

"Yeah so am I."

Randy didn't touch her this time. He just let her walk off wondering if that'd be the last time he'd ever get to talk to her. He walked off to his locker room and noticed John and Teresa in there. They had hopeful looks on their face when he entered. When they noticed Corey wasn't with him they frowned. Teresa noticed John was about two seconds from hitting a man he considered to be his best friend.

"John can you go get me something to drink please?"

"Yeah. I need to get outta here anyways."

As soon as John was gone, Teresa turned to Randy.

"She wanted to tell you three months ago Randy."

Randy looked up at Teresa and she noticed he looked to be on the verge of tears. She also noticed he seemed to still be a little angry.

"She didn't think you'd give her a chance. She thought maybe you would because she thought you were over your feud with her dad. She doesn't always keep up with RAW and Smackdown as much as she used to so she didn't know you were feuding again with him until she overheard you and John talking that morning. So she got scared to tell you. John and I stayed out of it because we knew she'd tell you…we just didn't know when."

"I fucked up didn't I?"

"You aren't the only one in the wrong man."

Randy looked up at John who was standing in the doorway.

"Huh?"

"She shoulda told you. By her not telling you that was a mistake on her part. I think you both need to cool down before talking again. With everything that's happened tonight…"

"That's just it man. I'm not even mad about her telling me anymore. I was so angry at MNM. I just wanted to fuckin kick Nitro and Mercury's asses. When I saw how scared she was…man all I wanted to do was pull her into my arms and make everything ok. God listen to me…three months ago I was never like this."

"Love changes people man. Sometimes it changes them for the bad, but in your case…it's for the good. Why don't I call her and talk to her. If I can get her to talk to you…I'll take you to her house here."

"Why does she have two houses?"

"She was born and raised here. After coming to visit me she wanted to move to Massachusetts, but she didn't want to fully leave Houston. So her dad bought her house here for her so she could keep both. That's the only time I've ever known her to use his money. She splits up her time between here and there so she can see her siblings and stepsiblings."

Randy nodded and soon it was time for him to go RKO Undertaker.

"God I wish I didn't have to do this."

"Randy…CC won't hate you for it. You heard her she doesn't take sides when two people she cares about go against each other. She knows it's bound to happen in this business."

Randy nodded. By the time he made it back to the locker room he noticed John was just ending his call.

"Well?"

"Teresa went over there to talk to her, but she wasn't there. Teresa called her cell phone and CC said she'll be back there later. She just needed to get away for awhile."

"So now what?"

"We go to her house and wait for her. I've got the next few days off since I'm doin a show here. You've got the next few days off as well. So let's go."

Randy nodded and followed John out to their rental car and headed to Corey's house. Teresa let them inside since her and John knew where Corey kept the spare key.

"She just called. She's on her way back. She knows yall are here and she's ok with it."

"Did she say anything about talking to me?"

"I'm sorry Randy she didn't. She will though."

"How do you know?"

"Because she'd be stupid not to. Because she loves you."

Randy turned around towards the doorway and noticed Corey standing there. He'd noticed she had changed into a pair of black baggy sweat pants, white tank top, black zip up hoodie, and had a black bandanna tied around her head. Seeing her standing in that reminded him of the first day he'd met her. He weakly smiled at her.

"We'll be upstairs CC."

Corey nodded and gave John a hug before he and Teresa headed up to the guest room he usually stayed in there. Randy sat down on the couch. She'd looked so beautiful to him right now and he didn't think he could stand any longer.

"Can we talk Randy?"

Randy pulled her down to sit next to him and weakly smiled.

"Of course we can."

"I'd like to go first if I can."

"Go ahead."

"I know I made a mistake in not telling you my last name. The thing is I wasn't born with that last name. My parents were very close with Mark. I was like five years old and I was staying the night with Mark and his first wife while my parents went out to celebrate their anniversary. On their way to come and pick me up the next day they were hit head on by a drunk driver. I was sitting outside watching for them and I saw the whole thing."

Randy placed a hand on her cheek to wipe away her tears. Corey leaned into Randy's palm and then placed a kiss on it before continuing.

"They were barely alive when they made it to the hospital. I was able to tell them goodbye when Mark took me in there. They'd told Mark to take good care of me and to adopt me. Well my real mom's parents never liked my real dad or Mark so they didn't believe that was what my parents wanted. It got taken to court. Thankfully the judge asked me in a private meeting with just us two who I wanted to live with. I told him Mark and soon I was made a Callaway. Mark has been so wonderful to me."

Corey paused and looked at Randy. She could tell he was really listening to her and wasn't giving her a look of pity like everyone else who'd heard the story.

"Only a few people know the truth about all of this. Mark, his first wife, Sara, John, Teresa, Uncle Glenn, and now you. That's all. I know all of this isn't really a good reason why I didn't tell you, but I couldn't. I wanted you to give me a chance. I figured if you got to know the real me…that's what I'd get…a real chance. So I waited and we got to know each other. When I realized I was falling in love with you…I knew I had to tell you. I knew if I kept quiet I'd only end up hurting you in the end. That's why I told you earlier I didn't want to go out after Smackdown."

Randy nodded and finished taking in all she'd just told him.

"I'm sorry you had to go through all of that, but I'm glad you've been taken care of. I have to admit I was really mad when I found out. It wasn't because of what I found out…"

Randy saw Corey's disbelieving look and smirked.

"Ok not all of it anyways. I was more mad that I found out from someone who wasn't you. I apologize for all the hurtful things I said earlier. When you told me you wanted to talk earlier I was happy because we could be alone…not that I hate hangin out with Cena and Reese…but yeah. I wanted to be alone to tell you something."

"What Randy?"

"I love you Corey. I fell in love with you the moment I met you. That might be really corny…but it's true. Cena told me earlier that love changes people. I'm sure you've been asked what you did to me because they've never seen me treat a woman the way I treat you…I've realized what it is. You loved me…not Randy Orton third generation superstar. Not Randy Orton Legend Killer…you fell in love with me…the real me."

Corey smiled as Randy placed his forehead against hers. She reached a hand up to caress his cheek.

"I love the real you just like you love the real me."

Randy leaned forward and placed his lips against her own. Later that night the two were lying in Corey's bed. They'd just gotten dried off after spending time soaking in the bathtub since Corey's body was sore still from the run in with MNM. Needless to say also the time in the bathtub was spent wisely. Randy laughed and Corey looked at him confused.

"What's so funny?"

"I just remembered the first time I was in your room at your other house. I carried you up there and placed you in bed. I have to admit my mind was so in the gutter for a few minutes. I was wondering what it'd feel like to hold you after being with you in these silk sheets. I wanted to know how they'd feel on our skin."

"Well now that you know since the bedspreads are the same but different colors…how does it feel?"

"The same way your skin feels against mine…soft and silky. Makes me not wanna leave."

"Yeah…"

Corey leaned up and placed a kiss on his chin.

"Is your dad gonna kill me?"

"Nah. He and I talked after JBL opened his mouth. My dad so wants to kill JBL right now though. He understands that it's my life and if I wanna be with you I will be. Just know if you fuck up…"

"I'll rest in peace right?"

"Well I was gonna say there's gonna be a long line of people wantin to kick your ass…but that too."

Randy smiled and pulled her closer to him.

"I love you Corey Callaway."

"I love you too Randy Orton."

As the two fell asleep they thought when they woke up they'd live happily ever after…they'll soon realize what you want and what you get are two different things.