A/N: Hey, everyone! Thank you for the reviews. We're just only two chapters away (not counting this one) till the end so hang in there! This chapter includes the lyrics of the song "Far Away" by Nickelback which has to do alot with what's going on in the story. R&R. Enjoy.

Chapter 25

"Clueless"

"I can't believe you decided to go on a date with Jeff Hardy tomorrow." Stacey exclaims as they both took a seat on the back of the charter bus with the leggy blonde on the aisle side and Trish next to the window. The WWE Smackdown stars were to arrive in Detroit, Michigan for a Smackdown houseshow in about five hours as more came in to fill the bus.

Trish groans in response. "It's not a date." She hissed. "He just invited me to dinner."

"Uh huh sure." Stacey rolls her eyes. "You rather go hang out with the guy who totally broke your heart and not with me?" She scoffs offensively. "Nice to know I'm loved."

"Stace, there's just a lot of unanswered questions okay?"

"I wonder how John would feel about this."

"He doesn't even know. And if he did, it would be totally fine since we're not even dating."

Moments later, Randy and Dave entered the bus as they occupied the seat across from Stacey and Trish. "Hey, ladies." Dave greeted with a smile. Randy finds himself looking at Trish before sitting down on the window side. Stacey caught him looking when suddenly Matt and Jeff entered the bus. The back seats were filled as they end up sitting way up front. Stacey immediately notices the icy glare on Randy's face as soon as he his sights on Jeff.

"You really need to tell her how you feel." Dave whispers to Randy, knowing how much keeping the secret is killing him. "Or at least tell John the truth." But being the stubborn guy he is there was no way Dave could talk him into it.

"It's not that easy, man." Randy groans irritably as he covers his eyes with a baseball cap. "Now leave me alone. I'm going to sleep."

They were about halfway to Detroit as the bus driver stopped at a rest area before they go any further. Trish flutters her eyes open, falling asleep for almost the entire time as she stretched her arms and waked Stacey up. A few begin exiting the bus while others stayed behind. Stacey got up, yawning as she follows Dave outside.

"Did you get any sleep?" Trish turned her head as Randy occupied Stacey's seat next to her.

"Yeah, but not much." The blonde rubs her eyes, followed by a yawn. "You?"

He just shrugged his shoulders. "Sorta."

This time, this place

Misused, mistakes

Too long, too late

Who was I to make you wait

Just one chance

Just one breath

Just in case there's just one left

'cause you know,

You know, you know

Trish nods her head. "Can I ask you a question?" She asks, tilting her head to the side and searching his eyes carefully.

"It's a free country, Trish."

"We used to be honest with each other. What happened?"

He looks away and deeply sighs. "It's complicated."

"How?"

"Just don't worry about it."

That I love you

I have loved you all along

And I miss you

Been far away for too long

I keep dreaming you'll be with me

And you'll never go

Stop breathing if

I don't see you anymore

"But you're my best friend, Randy." She tells him. "We used to tell each other everything…" There was a small pause. "Something is bothering you I just know it."

"I told you to forget about it, Trish." Hint of frustration filled his voice as Trish looks at him worriedly. Moments later, Stacey and Dave arrived from their trip to the restroom as Randy got up and returned to his seat.

On my knees, I'll ask

Last chance for one last dance

'Cause with you, I'd withstand

All of hell to hold your hand

I'd give it all

I'd give for us

Give anything but I won't give up

'Cause you know,

You know, you know

They finally arrived five hours later in Detroit around 1 o'clock in the afternoon where they will be staying at the Holiday Inn. As soon as a few of the Smackdown superstars and divas entered the hotel, they all lined up in the lobby to check in and receive the keys to their room.

Once Trish and Stacey got theirs, they took the elevator to the fifth floor where they will be rooming together. Once they found their room, Stacey went ahead to open it when momentarily Dave and Randy were heading towards their direction.

"Ha, looks like we got joined rooms." Dave says while inserting the card key into the hole.

"How fun!" Stacey squealed. "We could have a little party." She finally opens the door to their room as the ladies walked in with Trish shutting the door behind. In the room, there were two bedrooms, a lovely and spacious bathroom including a shower and bathtub, a large couch with a folding bed underneath, and a television set. On the left side of the room, there was another door which led to Dave and Randy's room as Stacey went ahead to open it.

"Oh wow," Once Stacey opened the door she immediately noticed a bouquet of flowers sitting on a round table next to the couch. Dave and Randy slowly walked inside the girl's room as a grin crossed her face. "Trish, I think this is for you."

"Who is it from?" Dave asked curiously when suddenly the Canadian diva appeared from the bathroom. She wrinkles her forehead and begins reading the note. As they watched her read, a smile suddenly crept over her face. "They're from John."

Stacey gasps in awed. "Oh my God," she places her hands over her mouth, "how sweet of him!"

Dave turns to Randy and noticed the down look on his face as he casually walks back inside their room. Sighing, Dave follows him and shuts the door behind.

"I'm gonna call him." Trish takes out her cell phone and anxiously heads on outside. "I'll be right back."

Stacey grins. "Take your time."

"I think this is the perfect time to tell her." Stacey hears Dave's voice from the other side of the room. "What the..." The walls weren't exactly sound proof, but then again it could just be Dave yelling at Randy. It immediately brought her attention as she places her ears against the wall to listen.

That I love you

I have loved you all along

And I miss you

Been far away for far too long

I keep dreaming you'll be with me

And you'll never go

Stop breathing if

I don't see you anymore

"Tell her what, Dave?"

He scoffs in response due to Randy's stubbornness. "That you love her!"

Stacey's eyes widen on the other side of the wall. 'Randy is in love with Trish?' She whispers in disbelief.

"She deserves to know the truth don't you think?"

So far away

(so far away)

Been far away for far too long

So far away

(so far away)

Been far away for far too long

But you know, you know, you know

Just a few more minutes before Randy heads out in the ring to face Mercury after Trish's first houseshow match against Melina. Melina was able to get a few shots at the former 6-time woman's champion, but Trish was just too good as she dominated throughout the match. Randy watches on from backstage and noticed the huge standing ovation Trish was getting from the crowd as the 'Let's go Trish chants" filled the arena. Trish preps for the chick kick as Melina managed to think ahead and duck from her devastating finisher. However Trish retaliated with a kick to the mid-section, running towards the ropes and giving Melina the stratusfaction to get the 1-2-3. The crowd went wild as the referee held up Trish's arm for the victory.

"That's your cue." One of the backstage managers says to Randy. Before his entrance music hits, Trish appeared from the curtains with a huge smile on her face. Stacey was there to congratulate her. "You did great out there, Trish!"

"Thanks. It feels great to be back!" She turns to Randy and smiles. "Good luck out there."

"Thanks."

Stacey darted her eyes between the two and gave Randy the look.

At the end of his match Randy claim victory after giving Mercury the RKO. While being congratulated by the crew and some of the Smackdown stars backstage, the self-proclaimed legend killer entered his locker room where he surprisingly finds Stacey sitting on the couch waiting for him. "What are you doing here?"

Stacey casually rises to her feet and stares deeply into his eyes. "I know what you're hiding, Randy."

He raises an eyebrow. "What am I hiding?"

"That fact that you're in love with Trish."

Randy's face fell and his eyes open wide.

"No need to deny it anymore."

"So you've been getting all up on my business is that it?" Randy turned away and begins packing his stuff.

"I overheard you and Dave talking." Stacey bit her lip, aware of his frustrations. "And this is some serious stuff and you should really tell her…"

He looks at her and scoffs. "You don't get it either, Stace. You can't just go up to someone and tell them that you love them, especially when they're into someone else."

I wanted

I wanted you to stay

'Cause I needed

I need to hear you say

I love you

I have loved you all along

And I forgive you

For being away for far too long

"So you're just gonna run away is that it?" She questions in disbelief. "That's not the Randy I used to know."

"I'm not running."

"Then where are you going?"

He groans. "I'm done with my segment and we have the weekend to ourselves so I'm gonna go back home to St. Louis and relax."

"What about Trish? You're just gonna let her go on this ridiculous dinner with Jeff."

Randy furrows his eyebrows. "What dinner?"

So keep breathing

'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore

Believe it

Hold on to me and never let me go

Keep breathing, 'cause I'm not leaving you anymore

Believe it

Moments ago, Randy returned to the hotel to pack his stuff for he had a flight to catch later on that evening. As soon as everything was all packed up and ready to go, he heard the ladies walk inside their rooms. Just then, Randy overheard Stacey saying she'll go right back to the lobby to get some coffee, giving him the opportunity to be alone with Trish. As soon as he felt sure Stacey was no longer in the room, Randy nervously knocks on the door which led to their room.

After a brief moment of waiting, Trish finally opens the door.

"Hey, Randy." She smiles, and noticed his packed bags collected on the floor. She looks back up at him and furrowed her eyebrows. "Where you going?"

"I'm just going back home for the weekend."

"Oh. I thought you're gonna hang out with Dave and John at his place?"

He shook his head, "I don't think so. Besides, I have a lot of things to do."

"Okay."

There was a moment of silence.

"So what is this I'm hearing about you agreeing to go on this ridiculous dinner with Jeff tomorrow?"

Trish rolls her eyes followed by a deep groan. "Why are people making a big deal about it? It's not like a date or anything."

"So it is true." He stares at her in disbelief. "After all the shit he put you through--"

"Randy, there are a lot of unanswered questions," she replies, "and I just want to sit down with him and talk."

"You don't need answers from him, Trish. Its all clear after he left you don't you think?"

Trish averts from his gaze as she brushes her blonde hair back. "I need you to stop being overprotective of me and let me do this."

Randy scoffs in response. "I can't believe you're gonna actually go through dinner with him." He slightly chuckles. "I thought you don't ever want to see Jeff again."

"It hurts to see him, Randy. But he's part of WWE now and I can't avoid him forever."

"You can try."

Trish tilts her head to the side and frowns. "Randy."

"What if he makes a move on you or somethin'? Huh?"

"Jeff is not like that."

"Okay, but what if he wants you back? Then what?"

Trish pursed her lips and sighs. "Does it look like I know everything? I don't know, Randy. I really don't know what to expect."

He nods his head in dismay. "Whatever. You know what? Do what the hell you want. Just don't come crying to me when it doesn't go your way."

She gives him an icy glare and a look of disapproval. "You've changed, Randy…"

"Yeah, well so did you."

"Wait," Randy stops and looks over his shoulder as Trish searches his eyes carefully, "what do you mean I've changed?"

He shook his head with a forced chuckle. "It amazes me that till this very day, you still don't know…" She wrinkles her forehead in bewilderment. "Goodbye, Trish."

Hold on to me and never let me go

Keep breathing

Hold on to me and never let me go

Keep breathing

Hold on to me and never let me go

He turns back around and shuts the door behind as Trish wrinkles her forehead in bewilderment. 'Don't know what?'

A/N: We are sooo close! Don't forget to review and I'll do my best to update ASAP. Peace.