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Chapter 06: Rivalry Building
Matthew's POV, February 7, 2019: NXT Show Tapping
Alex didn't come to this show tapping because it's the final show taping before her debut and I was excited but I also needed to ask Coach Sara something on behalf of Alex. But I'll save that for after my third match, to be honest I don't know if she's backstage.I walked up to gorilla my schedule was as follows
Show 1:
Promo battle vs Barron Blade/ assault Blade
Matthew Smith vs. Raymond Johnson with mid & post match assault
Show 2:
Matthew assaults Barron Blade
Interview
Barron Blade & Raymond Johnson vs Matthew Smith & Mystery partner
Post-match interview
Show 3:
Backstage segment brawl
Matthew Smith vs. Cesar Bononi
Post match assault
Show 1:
At the top of the show Barron Blade's music hit and he accompanied by Amaya strolled down to the ring he had a cocky swagger about him it rubs me the wrong way as he entered the ring Amaya held the ropes open for him and he didn't return the favor, anyway he strolled over to the far side of the ring and took the microphone from the timekeeper and raised it to his mouth people booed and he lowered it and looked both ways then raised it again, "Shut up. (Crowd boos louder) DID YOU HEAR ME?!" He shouted and charged towards the ropes until he was grabbing on to them with one hand and put one foot on the second rope, "I SAID SHUT UP!" (Crowd boos louder)
"The crowd is just not having it tonight." Percy stated.
I pop up on the titantron on the stage, "Hey Barron!" I shout (Crowd erupts), "You banged me up pretty bad a couple of weeks ago with that DDT outta nowhere, hell you even gave me a concussion in my home state no less." (Crowd boos)
"Yeah." He replied smugly an arrogant smile on his face, "SO WHAT!?" He shouted.
"I'm not going to let you stay out here (I stand up) and bore the crowd for 20 minutes with a promo that goes nowhere, but you aren't my problem tonight so, I invite you to ringside but I warn you you shouldn't get involved in my match later tonight, if you accept, and while I'm on the subject of stuff you should have or shouldn't have done, the way you got into the ring was EXTREMELYun-gentlemen like."
He looked confused, "What are you talking about?"
"You had Amaya help you into the ring instead of the other way around." I retorted.
"Who cares?" The crowd laid into him with thunderous boos.
"Apparently the NXT Universe." I said casually.
"Shut up!" He shouted, "As for your invitation I accept and I can't wait to watch you loose because your body is broken." He started laughing, then I started laughing causing him to stop, "What's so funny?"
"You still don't get it? My nickname is spiritual, and as for quote, "not being here" I raise my right arm where I have my wrist watch the time says 12:15pm, "one word: prerecorded." From behind I hit Barron with a German Suplex and set up for The Unbreakable Spear, he got up turned around and immediately rolled out of the ring and ran away Amaya in toe, "See you later tonight!" I hollered into the microphone. My music hit and after they got backstage I headed there myself.
Match Show 01:
As I walked to Gorilla I saw a 6 foot tall black man dress like he thinks he's all that, "Hey!" I shouted approaching him, he looked and removed his earbud.
"Oh shit. Your Matthew Smith right?" He asked, I nodded as a response, "Damn I was a huge fan on the indies."
"Really?" I asked crossing my arms and arching an eyebrow not buying it.
"Yeah." he answered genuinely, "How you were so down to earth and chill with your baby face character and how you didn't give a fuck about anyone but yourself when you were a heel, your work in Chaos with Daniel Travis was lit."
"Uh…thanks?" I replied "this is not what I was expecting from this guy… I don't know what I was expecting… but this wasn't it."
"So what up?" He asked handing his phone to who I assume is his girlfriend.
"Uh… you realize I'm putting you over because it's your debut and Barron's screwing me and then y'all are attacking me right?" I asked.
"Yeah and no one is saving you right?" He asked.
I smirked, "Word of warning… I won't go down without a fight. What's your name kid?" I asked genuinely curious..
"Do you want my real name or my WWE name?" He asked. I looked confused he bursted out laughing, "Dude I'm just playing with 'ya Raymond, Raymond Johnson." Just them my music hit.
"See you out there." I announced flipping my hood up and walked on stage. As I was waiting in the ring Barron's music hit and he and Amaya walked to commentary and he sat down, Amaya walked behind Barron and started giving him a massage. I was stretching and checking my elbow and knee pads, then Raymonds music started to play.
"And introducing his opponent, from West Hollywood, California, weighing in at 220 pounds, "The Superstar" Raymond Johnson." The ring announcer bellowed.
Raymond jumped into the ring and rolled into a cocky pose automatically getting heat just from the entrance, he shucked off his jacket, removed his gold chains and put his glasses on his jacket he then went through the same check I did and our match started without going into great detail it wasn't the best match but it wasn't the worst and we have good in ring chemistry, at one point in the match after the referee was knocked down and I superkicked Raymond Barron and Amaya rushed down to the ring Barron went bellow the belt. Amaya slid a chair into the ring Barron picked it up and hit me repeatedly until it was bent at a perfect 90 degree angle then as flat as he could he laid it center and hit the Razor Blade. After the chair was discarded and Barron left the ring Raymond was able to get to his feet, he slid into the ring, grabbed me in a head lock, "Ow." I whispered.
He didn't reply to not break kayfabe, he quickly hit a schoolboy superkick and then a jumping complete shot which was one of the variants of his finisher The Three Seconds Of Fame.
"1, 2, 3!" The referee called for the bell and Raymond started to gloat as Barron entered the ring and mouthed, "Want to help me beat him up?" Raymond nodded and they jumped me very briefly and left.
End of show 1:
As the rest of the first show was being taped I got checked out by the trainers Raymond walked up, "You okay man, I'm sorry I didn't reply during the match." He apologized, 'but in my defense I was staying in character."
"It's cool" I replied a strain in my voice, "He didn't hold back with the chair shots." I explained as I was getting taped up.
"Hey doc is he good for the match later?" Ray asked.
"Yeah he'll be fine." The trainer said before I hopped off the examination table.
"Well you'll be happy to hear Barron is getting a scolding from Mr. Regal and Triple H as we speak." Raymond said as we exited the trainer's and we headed to the locker room. I quickly got dressed into casual close and my phone vibrated in my pocket, I checked it and smiled because it wasn't Travis, I answered, "Hey cutie." I greeted.
"How's the show going?" Alex asked, "Mr. Levesque told me you got banged up pretty bad and Barron is getting fined but he didn't say more than that."
"You want me to give you the details don't you?" I asked.
"Damn right." She retorted.
I then went on to explain the mid match assault in detail, So that's what happened."
"Looks like you won't be doing Germans for the rest of the taping, have you ran into Coach Sara?" She asked.
"Sweetheart " I sighed, "I don't know if she's here." I said, "How about tomorrow we go to the PC and you ask her yourself?"
"Sounds good… if you can get out of bed." Alex joked.
"Har har." I retorted sarcastically, "I'll talk to you online later okay show two should start soon?"
"Okay hun, kick ass bye." Alex said as a farewell.
"Bye." I hung up and put my phone back.
"Who's cutie?" Raymond asked startling me.
"CHRIST!" I shouted, "How long were you standing there?" I asked breathing heavily.
"Do you not remember we both walked back here because we both needed to shower?"
"Right, right." I replied, "Ich benahm mich wie ein dummer Kopf." (Translation: I behaved like a dumb head.)
Raymond looked puzzled, "Uh… Yo no hablo alemán." (Translation: I don't speak German.)
"Sorry I said I acted like a dumb head." I told Raymond.
"Oh, but don't change the subject." Raymond snapped at me pointing his finger like Phoenix Wright.
"Huh?" I played dumb and acted like I had no clue what he's talking about.
"The phone call." He snapped, "Who's the "cutie" you were talking to?" He asked.
"Oh you actually saw a preview for her tonight, Raymond looked puzzled.
"Uh… I did?" He asked.
"Yeah the Alex Daniels preview." I retorted, "She talked about her reasons for wrestling."
"Oh… how'd you score that?" He asked.
"She's not property" I glared at him like Batman, "and a whole lot of coincidences."
I was about to explain when a backstage hand showed up, "We need to get you to the crowd now." He ordered out of breath.
"Copy." I replied and ran out after him.
Show 2:
At the top of the show Barron and Amaya were in the ring, "Ladies and gentlemen welcome to NXT this is Mauro Ranallo and I'm joined as always by Nigel McGinnis and Percy Watson ."Mauro greeted.
"We got a great show for you tonight but right now Barron Blade and Amaya Blade are already in the ring and the fans are booing the hell out of those two." Percy stated resisting the urge to laugh.
"Shut up." Barron snapped, "Last week I saved you guys from "The NXT John Cena" burying the new kid because you can be damn sure he was getting ready to do I can guarantee that." As he paused to soak in the boos I popped up on the titantron.
"Look who's talking." I snapped to a huge pop, "Even when I'm loosing put up a fight besides if I were to burry Raymond would he have put up such a fight? Now you think I have a big enough ego to call myself that? The only people who call me that are people on Twitter who are trying to start sh*t." I continued.
Barron laughed, "You know you talk a big game for someone who was told not to be here tonight, you look so defeated and weak." He the continued to laugh eventually I started laughing, Barron stopped, "What's so funny?"
"You sir are so ignorant and your negligence will be your downfall but don't worry I'm not Velveteen Dream I don't want you to say my name I want you to mind your surroundings" after that I hopped into the barricade and crept up behind the two on the screen I held up my phone it said 2:35 pm, "those who don't learn from history" (I slowly moved my arms in between his arms and his waist), "are condemned to repeat it." I locked my hands together and hit a German Suplex which caused my hood to fall down and the crowd exploded when they saw it's me ("WOAH! WHAT THE 'ELL! That's" Nigel was having trouble speaking, "That's my boy Matthew Smith!" Percy clapped) I continued to attack him as he rolls out I grabbed a microphone, "HEY! You want to back up all that talk?! I've seen a lot of bark, but where's the bite? How about this… I have unfinished business with you and Raymond Johnson so I talked with Mr. Regal and got a tag team match set up."
"Well would you look at that." Mauro blurted.
I pointed at Barron, "You and Raymond Johnson vs me and a partner of my choice and I've already made that choice and he's been out of action for a hot minute and he's itching to get back in this ring." They were glaring at me on the stage I waved at them, "See you in a few minute, oh and by the way, Amaya… due to the actions of Barron last week with the unprotected chair shots, not only was Barron fined YOU have been banned from ringside for the part you played." I dropped the mic and my music hit. I climbed to the second rope and just posed for the crowd when they were playing a commercial as I walked backstage.
Backstage Segment: Interview
"Ladies and Gentlemen…"Unbreakable" Matthew Smith." Cathy Kelly announced introducing me. I walked in calmly a smile on my face because of the reaction I got from the crowd I was now dressed in ring attire and ready for battle, "Matthew later tonight you team with a mystery partner do you mind telling us who it is?" She then aimed the mic towards me.
"Yes actually I do mind, what did you think was going to happen?" I snapped, "I reveal it here and now giving my opponents time to develop a strategy, Ha!" I let out a sarcastic laugh, "Besides what is the point of a mystery if I just give you the answer, like picture this I ask you a riddle about a hole and before you have time to think I give you the answer I'd just be wasting breaths of my life and your time, but in all seriousness I'm not telling you. Any other questions?" I asked finally finishing the promo, Cathy shook her head and I walked off screen.
Interview over
I walked into the locker room and started warming up getting ready.
Match Show 02:
Barron and Raymond had entered before the commercial break, the crowd was giving them hell booing them out of the arena until my music hit, "And introducing their opponents first, from Atlanta, Georgia , weighing in at 210 pounds… "Unbreakable" Matthew Smith!" The ring announcer bellowed.
"We are moments away from finding out who the mystery partner is." Mauro commented as I was walking down the ramp.
"Matthew was less than forthcoming when it came to the mystery partner, it makes me wonder if he even has one." Nigel commented.
"It would've given their opponents time to prepare, I think it's a good plan ." Percy retorted to Nigel's comment, "Why give your rival time to plan?" I stopped at the end of the ramp pulled a microphone from my hoodie pocket, "Looks like he's going to tell us now."
I couldn't help but smile, "You guys saw the interview with Cathy earlier ." I stated trying to hype the crowd up, "Do you wanna know who I'm teaming with?" I asked they shouted, "I SAID DO YOU WANNA KNOW WHO MY PARTNER IS!?" I shouted as a yes chant erupted, "That's more like it ladies and gentlemen… making his return from injury, from Orlando, Florida, (ginormous pop) hometown boy…Cole Quinn!" I shouted the crowd erupted.
As his music played Mauro was the first to speak, "COLE QUINN!?" Mauro shouted, "Last time we saw him he tore his ACL due to Barron Blade stomping on a chair which his right knee was inside."
"I have to admit Mauro I didn't expect this." Nigel replied. As Cole was on the ramp.
"I don't think anyone did." Mauro said ending the conversation.
I smiled, "Welcome back." I greeted as we fist bumped him before taking off our entrance gear and sliding into the ring as Barron and Raymond exited. When the match started I was starting out for our team and Barron… immediately tagged out so… I guess Raymond was starting, the match was fast paced out of the gates and eventually the momentum was firmly in their corner and Cole was anxious to get in and he was hyping the crowd and trying to send me their energy but the attack earlier had done a number on me. Eventually I hit a super kick on Raymond out of mid air and fell to the mat Cole was stomping on the mat and stretched his hand out as far as he could as he bounced side to side full of energy.
"COME ON MATTHEW! TAG ME IN DAMNIT!" He shouted bouncing left and right as I crawled slowly towards him Raymond had a hold of my ankle but I kept crawling and I hit a mule kick and tagged Cole at the same time. I didn't see Cole but from what I heard in the crowds reaction I can assume he was like a house on fire when I got up Raymond was barely being held back by Cole he was fingertips away from tagging Barron in, I couldn't let that happen yet I ran from our side of the ring and preformed a apron baseball slide knocking Blade off the apron just as the tag was about to be made and I proceeded to attack Barron who was virtually unharmed before then after I was satisfied with his beating walked back to my team's corner and patiently waited for the tag. Eventually the time came, a double hot tag . Barron went for a clothesline, I ducked and bounced off the ropes, I connected with an armdrag and locked in an armtrap claw Barron fought his way out and after a hard fought battle we emerged victorious with Cole getting the pinfall on Barron. We walked backstage as Cole was welcomed back with open arms by the NXT Universe.
End Of Match Show: 02
Cole and I shook hands before heading to the interview area for our interview.
Backstage interview:
"Ladies and gentlemen… Matthew Smith & Cole Quinn." Cathy announced before we walked on screen to a huge pop for Cole, "First of all, Cole welcome back to NXT. How dose it feel to be back?" She asked.
"It feels amazing!" He shouted, "I'm so proud of the Quinnlings for being patient with my recovery Barron almost ended my career. BUT I'M BACK!" He looked and smiled at me, "Earlier tonight, before the show Matthew approached me with a proposal to be able to get my hands on the man who took nearly three quarters of a year my dream away from me, how could I refuse?" Cole patted me on the back.
"Cole had a problem with Barron Blade before I did, hopefully he can give me some pointers for when I'm wrestling him." I explained with a shrug.
"OF COURSE!" Cole shouted, "I'd love too." He smiled as I looked at him feigning annoyance.
I facepalmed, "It was a joke Cole. I've done my research, I know not to let him get inside my head and not allow him him to get me fired up because an angry fighter is a sloppy fighter I have to keep my cool even though he brought up some real life stuff that I'd rather not have the NXT or WWE Universe know, like my father being gone for 3 years currently for example." I took a deep breath, "but enough about that" I turned to Cole, "can I count on you alliance during my feud with this narcissistic a**hole?"
"Of course." Cole answered before we walked away.
Interview over
As we headed to the locker room Cole spoke,"Thanks man, for real."
I chuckled, "For what?" I asked confused.
"For allowing me to get payback on that absolute dick, Blade." Cole replied.
"Don't mention it." I said as the conversation ended. I changed into street clothes to prepare for the next show.
Show 3:
My segment was after the first match.
Segment:
"Ladies and Gentlemen what a dominate victory by Raymond Johnson's new enforcer, Adam Davidson, but we're getting word that there's an altercation in progress backstage." Mauro stated prior to the camera cutting backstage to the brawl between myself and Barron Blade several WWE officials were struggling to separate us and the segment ended finally get separated.
Segment over
After the segment I went to my locker to change into my ring gear and tonight was black and yellow.
Match Show 03:
I was waiting in gorilla Cesar was making his entrance I had butterflies, which was normal and as soon as the first note of my music hit the butterflies melted away.
"And introducing his opponent… (I walked on stage ad faced away) from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 210 pounds (I lowered my hood and raised an arm) "Unbreakable" Matthew Smith!" (I spun to face the crowd) he the ring announcer bellowed.
"This young man won't let a defeat get him down (I place my flat brim on a young fan's head) and he puts in 110% every match and always gets back up. " Nigel said as I walked up the steel steps, I stood on the apron facing the crowd for a beat before entering the ring. I took off my hoodie and t-shirt, I tossed the shirt into the crowd and started to pace in my corner once the bell rang we circled the ring I had to use my speed to tire him out since I am much smaller and lighter than the 6'6" 259 pound man. As the match progressed he was getting tired and eventually the Unbreakable Lock was all it took.
The bell rang and I started to celebrate, "Here is your winner, "Unbreakable" Matthew Smith!" The announcer proclaimed right before I was attack by Barron with a steel chair. During the commercial break I walked backstage. As I was changing getting ready to go home Raymond walked up to me, "Good match man." He said complementing , "You had a sound strategy."
"Thanks. " I replied before putting a pair of AirPods in and playing my Blue Stahli playlist .
"So at the next set of tapings Alex debuts?" Raymond asked.
"Maybe, we're unsure." I answered zipping my bag clothes shut.
"Huh? How are you unsure?" He asked confused.
"Depending if you count the one show taped after Takeover or not it can either be 2 tapings or 3 tapings. " I explained before walking away.
Narrative February 10, 2019: Bowling Alley
Matthew watched intently as his ball rolled down the lane to knock down all but the 7th and 10th pins.
"Damn the dreaded 7-10 split." Alex mocked jokingly, if Matthew could roll his eyes he would but since he couldn't he just patiently waited for his ball to be returned. Once it was he took 3 steps to the side and cautiously rolled the ball it knocked the 7 pin almost to the 10 but not quite.
"Damn you hate to see it." Matthew mumbled before walking back to their table, Alex and Matthew were at a local Brunswick alley having a date because they hadn't been on one in a while.
"I'm just happy we know now." Alex said before standing up for her turn.
Flashback: Earlier That Day (WWE Performance Center)
Matthew and Alex walked in ready for a work out but first Alex ran to find Coach Sara because there was a question she needed answered. A few minutes later as Matthew was warming up on a treadmill and listening to some BabyMetal Alex walked up.
"And the results are?" Matthew said jokingly.
"The show after Takeover counted. "Alex smiled hoping on the treadmill next to him.
"Awesome. Let's celebrate with a date night tonight." Matthew suggested.
End of Flashback
Alex threw her ball and she got a strike, "Woo!" She shouted.
All of a sudden Matthew's phone vibrated, instinctively he reached into his pocket to see what it was. It was a text from Raymond.
Raymond [Dude Barron's shitting on you on twitter!]
Matthew [WHAT!]
Raymond [Did you okay that?]
Matthew [No y the Hell would I?]
Raymond [Gp well g2g I have to leave 4 a date soon ttyl]
Matthew [It's my turn anyway ttyl]
Matthew grabbed his ball and chucked in down for a strike.
"Bravo." Alex complimented as Matthew checked twitter.
"Thanks." He replied.
"Baby, it's still your turn w're in the last frame."
Matthew looked up to see Alex was right, "Oh." He got up and got a spare and sat back down.
Alex though puzzled shrugged and did her turn, her first role was a gutter ball, her second was a spare, and final was a 7.
"Well you win." Alex told Matthew.
"Hmm." He said as his fingers flew over the keyboard on his screen.
"Babe? Why are you glued to your phone on our date?" Alex asked a little hurt and annoyed.
"Barron decided to talk shit at the worst time." Matthew replied angrily.
"What!" She shouted in shock before taking out her phone.
Alex [Amaya WTF!?]
Amaya Blade [What r u talking about?]
Alex [Don't lie. You know exactly what I'm talking about.]
Amaya [I seriously don't]
Alex [Your bf started a Twitter war with Matt by talking shit.]
Amaya [R U serious! Matt okayed it though right?]
Amaya [Barron said that he did]
Alex [Judging by how angry Matt is… I'm gonna guess Barron lied.]
Amaya [Lexis I'm srry about this I had no idea]
Alex [My date was going so well].
Amaya [Barron just told me that he lied 2 me. RSN is going to have a field day w/ the back & fourth]
Alex [Damnit]
Alex then decided to confront the issue from a different social media platform. She opened up her Instagram account and shot a video.
"Dear Barron Blade, could you have picked a time where Matt & I weren't hanging out? I don't understand how my friend Amaya stands you? So this will be my only contribution to your social media war on Perseverant Spirit so while you and Matt bicker like school children I'm gonna play some DDR." With the following caption.
" MattSmithNXT our date isn't over yet. BarrondoubleBBlade why did you do it now? We haven't had time for a date in weeks, RingsideNews have fun with this. #Datenight #GoddamnitBarron"
Alex sighed, "I'm going to the arcade to play some DDR come find me when you're done with being a baby." Alex said sadly before walking off.
Matthew's POV
"Goddamnit I fucked up, AGAIN! When was the last time Alex and I were able to be a normal couple? I've been so preoccupied with NXT I've neglected my personal life and tonight was supposed to be about her, we're here to celebrate that she debuts next week and I ruined it."
I took out my phone and put in his last word in the feud.
" Barron BladeWWE At least I'm going to mend things with the woman I love, grow up #checkmate."
I turned off my phone and walked into the arcade and walked up to watch Alex doing phenomenally at a song I don't know all I did was smirk knowingly. After the song finished Alex walked up to me.
After a few seconds of staring at each other I sighed, "I'm sorry for ruining out date. I fucked up bad." I said lowering my head.
"Sweetheart." Alex replied tilting her head, "Our date isn't ruined, I'm not mad at you. One of the characteristics I adore about you is that you are a workaholic, but that can be a bad thing because you rarely leave time for fun and it's usually when we're not hanging out, Matt you may not realize it but you are an introvert as a person but an honestly so am I, we need to break out of our shells." Alex said raising her fist to her shoulders similarly to Maya Fey.
"Do we though?" I asked crossing my arms.
"Huh? Alex said clearly confused.
"We preform in from of hundreds of people every week, are you sure we can call ourselves introverted?" I asked cocking my head to one side.
"Says The fanfic writer." Alex teased.
"To The fanfic reader." I retort.
"How long have you been working on that Star Wars one?" Alex asked a little annoyed.
I start rubbing the back of my neck, "Four years this December." I mumbled.
"So do you still think we aren't introverted." Alex asked a teasing twinkle in her gorgeous brown eyes getting on her tiptoes to get closer to my height.
"Yes." I say stone faced.
Alex rolled her eyes, "You're so stubborn sometimes." She said feigning annoyance.
"And yet you still date me." I say smugly.
Alex's POV
"Well he's not wrong, honestly his stubbornness can on very rare conditions be endearing, this isn't one of those times, Matt is lucky he's charming."
"How's about we head to dinner?" Matt asked pointing in the direction of the exit.
"Okay." I said snapping out of my thoughts, "What restaurants it again?"
"Outback Steakhouse." Matt answered.
"Yep if we don't get moving, I'll start drooling in here." I said much to Matt's horror.
"Please don't. " Matt said unamused.
"Chill babe I was just teasing." I replied giggling.
"You better have been." Matt replied grabbing his hoodie and putting on his Air Maxs.
A while later
After a nice salad dinner Matt and I decided to drive around for a bit & eventually he parked at the beach as the sunset as we sat in silence basking in the glow Matt placed his hand on mine, "Alexis one day no time soon, would you like to move in with me?" He asked.
I looked at him, "Are you serious?" I asked just to make sure I wasn't hearing things.
He smiled, "I'm serious honey, not soon but at some point, when the time is right will you move in with me Alexis?" Matt asked me again.
I couldn't control myself I hugged him crying and repeating my answer over and over again, "Yes I will, I can't wait for that day, I love you Matthew Smith." Matthew was "grinning like a jackass" as his Oma would say and I realized why I had just said that I love him I put my hand on his cheek and he placed his hand over mine.
"I love you too Alexis, I love you with all my heart and soul." Matthew replied before we kiss, which eventually becomes a make out where I straddle Matt.
Narrative POV A few hours later, Apartment Complex Parking Lot
Matthew and Alex were busy chatting when Matthew suddenly changed the subject, "Alex, I'm really sorry about earlier with the twitter thing." He said apologetically, "It was immature and stupid of me to get so wrapped up in Barron's plan that I ignored what the date was supposed to be about, and that was celebrating you and the fact that you are debuting soon. I hope you can forgive me.
Alex just smiled at Matthew, "I know that you are your character, as in it has your personality, but" she grabbed one of Matthew's hands and with a twinkle in her eye said, all work and no play makes Matt a dull boy." She then slinked and arm around Matthew and gave him a kiss, "We should head to our apartments." She said before yawning, "I'm tired and want to call it a night." Alex announced.
Matthew yawned himself, "Good idea." He replied before doing what was quickly becoming a habit exiting the car first and opening the door for Alex, hand in hand they walked into their apartment building when they got to their floor they shared one more kiss before parting ways for the night.
Narrative POV Daniels's Sisters Apartment
"I'm home!" Alex announced.
"How'd your date go?" Adrian asked glumly a bottle of wine in one hand and a glass in the other.
Even before Alex spoke she knew something was wrong she hesitantly answered, "It was great actually, Matt asked me if one day I want to move in with him. I said yes obviously."
"Congratulations." Adrian replied before downing the glass and refilling it.
"Are you okay?" Alex asked worried, "You sound down. Did something happen?"
"Tyrone broke up with me, he admitted that he has been cheating on me with one his coworkers and knocked her up." Adrian said before breaking down and crying uncontrollably.
"Adrian I'm so sorry." Alex said sympathetically as she tried to comfort her sister in an embrace, "I'm here for you. I always will be"