Chapter 3: No Matter What

Randy stayed with me for the whole day. He told me his original plan was to go and meet up with John and the rest of the guys. Instead he stayed with me. I felt so much better.

However one thing was still bothering me. Randy seemed so distant at times. He wasn't that guy who was confident and did whatever he wanted. It was either I come to cuddle with him or nothing happened. I think it's just that he didn't want to seem forceful and scare me away. He must have thought I was still afraid of what was going to happen. Yet I was still afraid. What if he was lying to me? What if there was something else behind it? What if he was really out to try and hurt me again? But whatever; that is something that I'm willing to risk right? I guess it's just because I love this guy no matter what.

"Randy?" I spoke up during the movie we were watching.

"Hmm..." he looked over at me.

"Why aren't you yourself anymore?" I questioned him.

He must have known exactly what I was talking about yet he tried to lie. He put on a bewildered face and replied, "What do you mean?"

"You don't joke around and be yourself. I like that side of you; the side that is playful and likes to joke around...that cute side."

"You like me like that?"

"Yeah. It makes me feel comfortable."

"Stace, I don't want to risk our relationship." I started to notice him shift in an uncomfortable manner.

"You won't be."

"I don't want to do or say anything that would hurt you."

"Trust me. It won't. After how long I've been with you before, you've said lots and I knew when you were kidding around, just playing with me, and just trying to make me laugh. I liked it when it was like that."

"So you want me to be the real real me. The one that can be serious yet not?"

"Yup, that Randy," I smiled warmly.

Randy gladly returned my smile and came over to sit with me. Things are hopefully back to normal. Randy is going to be himself now. I cuddled up against him and continued watching the movie. This must have been the 100th movie we watched because it was getting late and I soon fell asleep in Randy's arms.

Suddenly I felt being lifted up and carried somewhere. Next, I felt myself being put down and opened my eyes slightly to see where I was. Randy is bringing me over to the bed. Must be because I fell asleep. He put me down onto the bed and I grabbed his arm lightly. "Randy, don't leave me." With that I pulled him onto the bed with me too. He could have resisted because he is much stronger than me but he didn't. He just slid into the bed. I took his arm and wrapped it around me. Not too long after, I fell back asleep.

The next morning, I woke up still in Randy's embrace. I turned over to see him. He seemed so sound asleep, so peaceful. I tried my best to slip out of his hold without disturbing him. However, I didn't think I did so well because he started stirring.

"Morning," he mumbled tiredly with his eyes barely opened.

"Sorry I woke you up," I said rather gently.

His eyes were fully opened by now, but I think he was still adjusting to the brightness in the room. "No problem Stace. So how did you sleep? Feeling any better?"

A smile spread over my face and I replied, "Yup, I'm feeling much better. But can you let me go so I can get up and shower?"

"Oh you want to leave me here all by myself now?" He didn't just say that? That would be something that Randy would say to someone he is comfortable with; someone who understands him...

I started to laugh softly. "Yes Randy. I'm leaving you here and going into the bathroom and then you won't be able to see me for a good 30 minutes," I said sarcastically.

He still played along with his act and started pouting at me. He even began sniffing as if in he was holding back the tears.

"Randy I'm going to take a shower either way." I took his arms off of me and turned around and started heading towards the bathroom.

Not too long after, I finished getting ready for the day and came out of the bathroom. "You look lovely Stacy," Randy said after he was done starring at me for a good minute or so.

I started to giggle. Everytime Randy complimented me before, I always giggled. I think it's just because Randy makes me feel special. "Thank you," I answered politely.

Next, Randy went to use the bathroom and to get ready for our first day together. I wonder what we will be doing.. More importantly, I wonder what all the other superstars will be thinking when they see us together. But they might just think I'm with Randy because of the deal...well I guess I just ahve to let time tell.

After Randy finished up, we decided to go downstairs to have breakfsat and then go back up and get our things. Then we can start heading to the arena for the show tonight. I grabbed my matching purse and ran out the door. Randy was waiting politely for me and holding the door open. I smiled and mouthed a "Thank you."

The elevator wait wasn't too long. It must have been because it took Randy and I a while to get ready. Most of the superstars and guests at the hotel must have been downstairs by now.

As soon as we walked out of the elevator, I could feel people starring at Randy and I. Randy didn't seem to mind so I just kept on walking without saying a word. We didn't really decide on what we were going to say about our relationship. Randy said I can tell people that we were back together or just let things be. I was leaning towards not telling too much people or any at all for that matter.

"Hey Stacy," a familiar voice called me from behind.

I turned around and saw Hurricane and Rosey waving at me. "Oh. Hey guys," I greeted them warmly.

I noticed the two were giving Randy dirty looks. They must think that he has been treating me badly. "Guys, can you stop with all the evil glares?" I said quite demandingly.

They must ahve caught on to the way I was saying it because they got defensive right away. "Stacy. Why are you putting up with this no good son of a..." Rosey started but I cut him off knowing what he was about to say about Randy.

"Guys...I know that you just want the best for me. But I know what I'm doing so just leave Randy and me alone," I said strongly. After I finished saying what I had to say, I put my arm through Randy's arm (linking our arms together) and pulled him away.

"Stacy! You're making a big mistake!" I heard Hurricane hollering at me.

"Can we go somewhere else to eat breakfast Randy? I don't want anyone else saying stuff about you," I asked Randy sadly.

"Stace. Don't worry about what people say about me. I'm used to it. I just don't want people to start judging you and saying shit because you're with me; relationship or no relationship, deal or no deal," Randy said before opening the hotel door for me.