Chapter 3
Present Day
Wrapping a big white towel around me, I stepped out of my bathtub. I tied it around my upper waist so it would hold and I walked into my bedroom, my skin was aching from my vigorous scrubbing. My breathing was a little heavy, but I was clean and ready for bed. Slipping into my nightgown I crawled into my bed hoping to end this day with a good night sleep, but before I shut my eyes, I spotted a picture on my night stand.
It was of me and Dave Batista, it was after one of the house shows and one of the photographers had stayed to catch a ride home with us. Me and Dave were sitting at the commentary desk chatting (I had my headset on pretending to commentate) and the guy walked up to us and wanted to take a picture. Dave didn't say another word as he grabbed me by my waist a set me on his lap, we both stuck the middle finger up at the camera and smiled.
A single tear escaped my eye as I turned my back to the picture and drifted off into a deep sleep.
Remembering the night me and dave shared our first real kiss.
That Night
Serena was in her hotel room talking with her friend Lynette. Michael and Tazz had already went to bed and she was about to leave for Randy's room.
"I told you the guys would drool over you". Said Lynette.
"Yeah, but I didn't know it would be as soon as I got here". Serena said.
"So who was flirtin' with you?".
"Randy and Dave".
"Orton and Batista, man I wish I was you".
"Speaking of randy, I should get going. I'm supposed to be heading to his room so I can hang-out and meet some of the guys".
"You get to meet more guys, wait...your not the kind to hang-out with a group of men".
"Well, dave asked randy to invite me and I thought that was sweet so I said yes".
"Hold up, rewind and freeze, dave asked randy to invite you, hmm I smell a crush".
"You know, that's what the divas said, look I gotta go, talk to you later". She hung up after they said there goodbye's and left.
At Randy's room
Randy was sitting with Rey, Mark Calloway, Ken Kennedy, Dave, Benoit, Bradshaw, Booker T, Eddie, Hardy and Orlando Jordan. Everyone else was scattered around the room, they were mostly talking about Serena while they waited for her to arrive.
"I'm so glad you told me to invite her Dave". Randy said. "But I'm wondering how's she gonna react being in a room with just guys".
"Well judging by how pretty she is, I'm sure she's been around a lot of guys". Rey said.
"Got that right, she's a bombshell". Dave agreed. The whole room became quiet as they heard a soft knock on the door, Randy stood up.
"Alright everybody she's here, I want all you guys to be on your best behavior, she's new and I don't want her feeling uncomfortable around us, got it?". He said, they all nodded. Walking up to the door he fixed himself up for a second then opened it, as Serena stepped in he lost his breath. She was dressed in a red sleeveless top with a dip in the front to show off some cleavage which didn't go unnoticed by the guys a black velvet skirt that stopped above her knees and some black leather boots that stopped at her calves.
"Hey Randy". She said showing off her bright white smile.
"Hey Serena, glad you could make it". He said still staring at her top. Eddie walked up behind him and slapped him on his back breaking him out of his daze.
"Don't worry he makes that face at all the girls who wear revealing clothes". He said, serena laughed. "I don't believe we've been properly introduced, I'm Eddie Guerrero". She held out her hand and he kissed the back of it.
"Serena Cailan". She said.
"Nice to meet you mamacita". Eddie said flashing his devilish smile.
"Uh..why don't we meet the other guys". Randy said realizing her and eddie were becoming to comfortable. He gently grabbed her hand and led her to the table he had been sitting at. "Serena, this is Ken Kennedy, Benoit, Bradshaw, Booker T, Hardy, Orlando Jordan, Rey, Mark Calloway and you've probably already met Dave". The guys all greeted her, some shook her hand while others followed Eddie and kissed the back of her hand.
Serena smiled upon seeing Dave, he was just in a black tank top and baggy jeans with those amazing sunglasses that pulled his whole look together, he gave a half toothy smile at me. I walked over and sat next to him.
Dave's POV
I felt like I was in heaven when she sat in the chair next to me. Without a care in the world I set an arm around her shoulder, she turned to me seeming surprised by my actions, that's when our eyes made contact again. There was some kind of connection between us or something and I liked it, she gave a calm smile as she rested on my arm.
"Would you like a drink Serena?". Rey asked.
"Oh no thank you". She said. "So...what were you guys talking about before I came?". Everyone took side glances at everybody, then turned to her.
"Nothing". They all said, I laughed.
"You were talking about me weren't you?". She asked, they shyly nodded.
"Tell us about yourself..we wanna get to know you better". Booker T said.
"Do you do this to all the divas?".
"Yeah". They all said.
"Well...". Serena adjusted herself in the chair a little. "I'm 28, I'm from St. Louis, Missouri, but originally born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. I have two best friends, one is Lynette and my other friend sadly moved to Virginia..her name is Angela, they been down for me every since my fathered died in a hit and run accident".
"Sorry". Some of the guys said, she smiled a bit.
"It's okay". Serena said, then she continued. "I have an older brother named Santana, but he's in jail. My mom is living with my grandma in Atlanta still. As for my childhood, I had it bad, I had the ghetto version of the white picket fence shit, but that's what you can expect from a half mexican, indian and black girl growing up with an all black family and mexican father who's the most popular drug dealer that side of south Atlanta". By this time everyone was crowded around our table listening to Serena tell her story.
"I also had a sister, she was 6 and her name was Kayla. One day as me and her were walking home from school, I was around 14, these two guys came up to us. Long story short, I was robbed at gun-point and they took Kayla, after about 2 months the police found her in an abandoned house almost beaten to death. 2 years later one of the guys that kidnaped her escaped from jail, somehow found her and shot her while she was playing with one of her friends on our front porch". She trailed off quietly in the last sentence, but everyone heard her. The room was silent for about 2 minutes before one of the guys spoke.
"We're really sorry Serena, we shouldn't have asked you about it". Hardy said.
"It's okay guys, it was 12 years ago, I'm over it, stop getting all sentimental on me". She said, the guys put on a smile. She had the weirdest way of cheering us up in a bad situation, I liked that, she was a free spirit.
4 hours, 5 drinks and 39 domino games later
Dave's POV
As the night grew darker more and more of the guys began to leave for bed until soon it was just me, Randy, Rey, Booker T, Mark, Eddie, Benoit and Bradshaw. Serena was kinda dazed after all the drinks she had, we were entertained by her constant jabbering of something we couldn't make out. I was sitting on the couch with Mark and Booker, when a certain song came on that grabbed serena's attention, the song was Rhianna's 'If it's Lovin that you Want'.
"I love this song". Serena said getting up. "Chris, turn it up". Benoit nodded as he turned the song up a bit. I watched as she walked towards us and stood in front of me.
"Wanna dance with me Dave?". She asked. As much as I was not a good dancer, there was no way I could say no to her, I rose to my feet and she guided me to a little area away from the guys, next to the stereo. She turned around so that her back was facing me, she began to grind against me as she sung the song, word for word.
I wanna let you know
That you don't have to go
Don't wonder no more
What I think about you
If it's lovin that you want
Then you should make me your girl(your girl)
If it's somethin that you need
Then baby come and share my world(share my world)
If it's lovin that you want
Come and take a walk with me(with me)
Cause everything that you need
I got it right here baby(baby)
I was so flawed by her voice, it was incredible. It was shocking that she was singing the words so clearly when just a few minutes ago she was mumbling letters together. I felt as if she was singing to me or something and I think I was right because the next thing I knew, she grabbed hold of my hands and wrapped them around her.
Now it's obvious you need a friend
To come and hold you down
Be that one to share your everything
When no ones around
Baby come tell me your secrets
And tell me all your dreams
Cause I can see you need someone to trust
You can trust in me
Dee dee dee dee dee da dee dee dee da dee day
So just call me whenever your lonely
Dee dee dee dee dee da dee dee dee da dee day
I can be your friend, I can be your homie
If it's lovin that you want
Then you should make me your girl(your girl)
If it's something that you need
Then baby come and share my world(share my world)
If it's lovin that you want
Come and take a walk with me(with me)
Cause everything that you need
I got it right here baby(baby)
It's good to know that you have this feeling
That we could be everything you ever wanted
In your, your fantasy
I won't push too hard
And break your heart
Cause my loves sincere
I'm not like every other girl you know
So let me erase your fears
Dee dee dee dee dee da dee dee dee da dee day
So just call me whenever your lonely
Dee dee dee dee dee da dee dee dee da dee day
I can be your friend, I can be your homie
If it's lovin that you want
Then you should make me your girl(your girl)
If it's something that you need
Then baby come and share my world(share my world)
If it's lovin that you want
Come and take a walk with me(with me)
Cause everything that you need
I got it right here baby(baby)
I wanna let you know
That you don't have to go
Don't wonder no more
What I think about you
After the song ended, Serena looked up into my eyes again, we smiled at each other.
"Yeah they feelin each other". Booker said, the guys had all been watching the two dance, acting like they weren't even there.
"You think". Mark said sarcasticallyThe seven continued to stare at the pair.
"It's only a matter of time". Bradshaw said. Dave and Serena pulled away from each other and walked back over to the guys, they began to get their things.
"Where you going?". Randy asked with a smile.
"Dave's gonna walk me to my room". Serena answered.
"Oh, well see ya Friday".
"Yeah, bye guys, I had fun".
"Bye Serena, bye Dave".After 3 minutes of talk, dave and serena arrived at her room.
"Thanks for walking me back to my room". She said nervously tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
"Your welcome Ms. Cailan". He said with a smile.
"Can I get a good night kiss?". She asked. Dave just smirk as he wrapped an arm around her waist and with a little pressure, pulled her into him for a passionate kissed, after2 minutes they pulled away somewhat out of breath. Serena opened the door to her room and look back at Dave one last time. "See you in Minneapolis". With those lat words, she closed the door.
Dave licked his lips savoring the taste of her sweet lips, he looked at her door again before he left to his room.