Author's Note: Yes, there are age differences between the main characters in this story. Although, I am not quite sure of Kevin Nash's exact age, the age differences ARE reasonable. Above all, this is fiction. I am just trying to tell an entertaining story, so please just read and enjoy.

When we arrived at Mark's ranch the party was in full swing. There were already several people soaking up the sun by the pool or playing one of the various games that had been set up for the day. Of course many of the men are doing the "manly thing" of standing around the barbecue talking and drinking beer. Of course that is where Shawn and Kev head while Trish and I go to change into our swimsuits. It took me a while to decide whether to wear a more conservative one piece or my usual halter bikini. I am in no way shy or a prude; I was not exactly comfortable to be in the presence of all of the divas. I know that I am not ugly, but I'm no diva. In the end I said 'screw it' and threw on my favorite bikini. By the time that I had finished dressing Trish was ready and waiting for me.

"What the hell are those?" Trish screams as soon as I step out of the bedroom. I jumped about a mile as soon as I hear someone scream. It takes me about a minute to realize that Trish is standing looking at me with her mouth hanging open staring at my tattoos. I wasn't surprised by her reaction. When most people first meet me they never picture me as the girl that would get a tattoo and are momentarily shocked when they learn that I have them. One is a small longhorn colored in with the Texas flag which is on my hip, and the other one is a heart entwined in vines and pierced with a sword which is in my lower back. I look at the expression on her face and try not to laugh, "What do they look like?" "I know what they are! But you have tatts? I would have never have picked you as someone to have tatts." She says as we head out to the pool. "I know, that's what most people say. I think that's part of the appeal. I love to see people react when they find out." I laugh as we step out the back door.

Outside we find two chairs out by the pool and lay down to relax and enjoy the sun. "Kevin told me that he asked you to travel with us for a while." Trish asks after we had been lying there for a while. "Yeah, he did mention that when we were talking this morning." "So are you going to?" "Yeah, I think so. I don't have any pressing things going on for a while. It would be fun to travel with you guys for a while." After lying there and relaxing for a while longer, Trish and I decided to go find the guys and see what they were up to. We found them all setting around the back patio drinking beer and trying to one up each other with road stories.

Glen Jacobs sees us walk up and looks at me "Vicks, what is the wildest thing you have ever done?" "The wildest thing I have ever done? I don't think I want to reveal that." I say smiling back at Glen. "Yes you do. If you don't I'll make you regret it." Glen says slipping into his Kane persona. Kevin then pipes up and says, "Come on tell us. Your miss conservative; it can't be that bad." Kevin says. I'm standing so that no one else in the group can see my tatts so no one realizes that I have them at this point. "Ok, the wildest thing that I've ever done..." I start and settle into the nearest chair.

"Well, about five years ago, one of my friends was given about six months to a year to live. When she was diagnosed, she made a list of things that she wanted to do and people that she wanted to meet before she died, and the rest of us made it a mission to help her accomplish this before she became too ill. Well, we were in LA seeing all of the sights when we decided to go to this club that we heard all the stars went. When we got there, of course the door guys were big dicks, and would not let us in. We were not 'cool enough'. Well I was determined to get us in there so I got in the lead door man's face and asked the bouncer what it would take to get in there, figuring I knew what he would say. He surprises me and says that if I will strip right where we are he will let our group in the club. I looked at him and his buddy and could tell that they did not think I would do it. Well, I couldn't back down from the challenge. I looked him right in the eye and began taking off my clothes. Needless to say we got into the club. I walked in the door twirling my panties on my finger over my head. We had the time of our lives that night. The story got around the club, and none of us had to pay for a thing that night and we met tons of people."

When I finish the story, I look around at everyone and they are all in shock. Everyone is looking at me with their mouths hanging open. Mark is the first one to snap out of the daze, "Well darlin', I think you won and we all see you in a brand new light. I wouldn't have pegged you as someone to do that." I laugh and say, "Everybody thinks I'm this ultra conservative person. I'm not sure where that comes from because I'm not. I admit that I didn't think that I would ever do something like that either, but my friend really wanted to get into the club, and I wanted to make it happen."

A little while later I went into the house to use the restroom. On my way out, I ran into Rena Marrow who cornered me in the kitchen. "I heard that you and Shawn have gotten real chummy lately." "You could say that. We've become friends." I say as I try to walk past her. "Well, you better back off sweetheart because he's mine. You're nothing but a ring rat. He may act like he's interested, but he just stringing you along until he gets what he wants." She says, getting in my face. "Rena, if anybody is a rat it's you!" I say angry that she has gotten in my face. " All I see you do on SmackDown is prance around in nearly nothing with your boobs hanging out throwing yourself at men. You know all about being a ring rat. Wait a minute, you get paid to throw yourself at men, that doesn't make you a rat, that makes you a whore doesn't it? As for Shawn, he's a grown man who can make his own decisions. If he were interested then he would be with you right now wouldn't he? I'll warn you this once. Don't ever threaten me Blondie, you'll regret it." I pushed past her and walk back outside. Add enemy number two to the list.

When I step through the door, I see Shawn heading toward me. "I was just coming to find you. Everything ok sweetie?" "Yeah everything is fine why?" "You just have that look on your face." "I don't know what your talking about." I protest not wanting to tell him about what Rena said.

"I have to tell you, you have been full of surprises today. First I see your tatts which I didn't expect, then you tell your story. You're a little Bad ass aren't you?" "I can be. Disappointed?" I ask as I let Shawn lead me to the hot tub. "No. Just pleasantly surprised is all. I suspect that there is more." He says as we settle in the hot tub.

Later that night, Trish, Kev, Shawn and I head back to the hotel. On the way back, I thought about my confrontation with Rena. I never mentioned our little conversation to anyone I wasn't too concerned. Like I told Rena, Shawn is a grown man, and I couldn't stop him from doing what he wanted. I just want to enjoy my time with him and if it led to something great, if not oh well.

It was late when we got back to the hotel everyone headed to their own rooms. Tomorrow was a travel day. Everyone would be leaving early the next day to head to Shreveport. I had already made arrangements to leave my car at Mark's and would be traveling with Trish, Kev and Shawn. I had a few more things to take care of before we left, but was excited to be able to travel with everyone for a while. I had not decided how long I would be with them. I was going to play it by ear and see how it went. It looked like I was off to a roaring start already. I could only wonder what trouble I could get into down the road.

AN2: Sorry the chapter is short and slow. I just wanted to get a few ideas down. I'm really struggling with how I want the story to go. I hope to have the ideas flowing again soon. As always, please read and review. (Please!!)

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