Lilian glanced over at the monitor, Kurt's segment had just started so she had a few minutes of free time. Smoothing down her top she slowly walked out of the locker room. As a force of habit she quickly glanced around before walking down the hall towards the other wrestlers. She smiled brightly, catching sight of Dave. Feeling her gaze, the former champion lifted his head, a soft grin slowly spreading across her face.

"Hey blondie." He stepped closer to her, pulling her close for a gentle hug.

"You know you're the only one I let call me that?" She allowed herself to hug him for a moment before pulling back, folding her arms across her chest. "How have you been?"

Dave noticed her actions but decided not to comment. "Doing good, how about you? How's the wrist?" He looked closer and frowned, bringing his hand up to her cheek. "Did Charlie or Nelson hit you in the face? I know you took a bump but I didn't expect that."

She forced a smile, and shook her head. "No no, it wasn't anyone's fault. You know how clumsy I can be."

"Yeah, you seem to be really clumsy lately," he noted.

She suddenly felt very aware of his eyes scanning her face. "I'm fine, I promise." She smiled for emphasis.

"Where have you been? I've been looking all over the arena for you." He managed to pull her away from the others.

"I was in Kurt's locker room." She sighed and moistened her lips. "You know how he is."

Dave shook his head. "No, Lil, I don't. We haven't been able to talk for a while now…ever since you started dating Kurt, come to think of it."

"What are you trying to say, David?" Her green eyes met his and she wasn't about to back down.

"Nothing, calm down little lady," he said, chuckling softly. "I just miss hanging out with you and all of that."

She looked down and bit her lip, her voice soft when she spoke. "I miss it too, I miss...I miss you."

He grinned softly and slipped an arm around her shoulders. "I miss you too, darlin'."

As always the moment was ruined when she heard Kurt's music blasting in the arena. "His match is over," she mumbled softly, before speaking up. "I...I have to go, Kurt and I have plans. And I promised I'd be ready as soon as he was." She leaned up pressing a quick kiss to his cheek. "It was good seeing you, Dave." She quickly made her way closer to the gorilla position to meet Kurt.

Confused, Dave shook his head and walked up behind her, turning her to face him. "Lilian, what's going on?"

"Nothing, you can't be here!" She looked back, with a very worried expression on her face. "Dave please go."

His brow furrowed. "What's gotten into you? I don't understand. Do I have cooties?" he joked.

But she didn't want anything to do with jokes. "You need –"

"There you are," Kurt's voice boomed. He walked down the steps, looking at Batista. "And what's going on here?" he asked, looking back and forth between the two.

"Nothing, Lilian and I were just talking," he replied smoothly.

"Yeah, I was just telling Dave how it's time we get going." She turned her head, silently pleading with Dave to go away. Turning back to Kurt, she wrapped her arms around his neck, forcing a bright smile. "I saw your match, you did great, baby!"

Kurt shrugged her off and rolled his eyes. "Had you watched you would have seen I got my ass kicked."

"But you won!"

"Lilian please, grow up things aren't always about winning." He shook his head and started down the hall.

Lilian sighed softly as she watched him go, running a hand over her hair she bit her lip. Taking a glance around she saw the looks sent her way, the look of pity in her colleagues' eyes was too much for the blonde to take. She started to walk after Kurt but someone grabbing her arm stopped her. She winced and looked up at Dave. "Please...let go."

"No," he said shortly. "Look, I know I probably have no place in saying this, but Kurt is way out of line. He doesn't need to talk to you like that. You are a human being after all."

"Dave, I was wrong, that's all. Kurt's so intelligent and I, you know, just need to learn to listen and not talk." She shrugged and started to walk away.

"Are you kidding me?" He shook her lightly. "Where is my Lilian! You are a very intelligent woman, you don't need to be talked to like that. You're allowed to speak your mind. If he doesn't like what you have to say, then he needs to get his attitude put in check."

Lilian took a deep breath. "I need to go. I'll see you later." She smiled and then followed Kurt back to his locker room.

"You and Dave have fun?" Kurt asked as soon as she walked through the door.

"No, he just wanted to ask me how I'd been and everything."

"Doubt it. You see," he stood up from the bench, "when I leave, you follow."

She started to shake her head. "No, Kurt it's not –"

"Are you trying to back talk me now? Don't do that," he growled.

She looked away, figuring she wouldn't get in trouble if she didn't say anything. Unfortunately for her, this only angered him more. He stepped closer, grabbing her by her arms. "Answer me! You don't ignore me."

She whimpered, causing his hold to tighten. "Kurt you're hurting me, I…I'm sorry. I won't talk to him, I wouldn't even look at him. Please just let me go."

"You're so weak it's sickening!" he yelled, pushing her away from him causing the little blonde to fall to the ground.

She cried out as she landed on her injured wrist. Backing up to a wall, she tried to push herself up, but Kurt was on her. He pressed her back against the wall. She flinched when she saw the intense look in his steel blue eyes. Her eyes snapped shut as his hand reached up to cup her face.

"I'm sorry," he said in a very soft voice.

"What?" she asked, daring to open her eyes.

His fingers continued to glide over her face. He backed off and went to sit on the couch where he cradled his head in his hands. "I'm such a jackass. I don't deserve you."

She shook her head and sat next to him, resting her hand on his shoulder. "No you aren't. You're just really passionate and me? Well I don't know when to keep my mouth shut." She slid her arm around his shoulders and leaned against him with a sigh. "Stop being so hard on yourself, okay?"

Kurt sighed and patted her leg before standing up. "Come on, let's get going."

She nodded her head and stood, grabbing her purse as she waited for him to change. She winced as she rotated her wrist slowly. "Ayudame, Dios," she mumbled softly to herself.

He glanced over at her. "What was that?"

"Ah...nothing, you ready?" She held her breath, waiting for him to blow up at her but he simply nodded and grabbed his stuff.

They walked to the car, where he even put her stuff in the trunk. She shrugged and headed for the passenger seat. She gasped loudly when his hand caught her by the arm. She turned to face him, waiting for his other hand to slap across her face. But instead, he smiled and pressed a light kiss to her lips.

Once at the hotel, Lilian was getting a little worried. "Kurt, aren't we going out?"

"Well, I thought we could just say in, if you want to. I mean, if you want to go out, that's fine. You and Trish haven't got to talk in a while, maybe you two could do something? I'd join you, but I'd like to get some sleep."

Go! She screamed to herself. "Are you sure? We could just order room service and watch a movie."

"No, I think you should go have fun."

"Are you sure? I mean I don't mind" Shut up and go, her mind screamed.

"Lil, babe just go okay?" He reached over and grabbed her room key, passing it before he went into the bathroom.

Lilian watched him, more confused than she ever remembered being. Taking a deep breath, she walked out of the room and down the hall. She had just rounded the corner when someone reached out grabbing her. She screamed only to be pulled into another room.

"Now we talk."

She sighed and sent a glare in his direction. "Dave what are you thinking!"

"I'm thinking something serious is going on between you and Kurt."

"Yeah, that usually happens when you're in a relationship." She walked over to his bed, sitting down.

"That's not what I mean. I just got a phone call from Trish."

"Ay Dios," Lilian mumbled.

"Yeah, and I think there is something you need to tell me before I tell you what I know." He joined her on the bed, letting his fingers trace the faint edge of a bruise that was beginning to show from her slowly disappearing make up. "And let's just say, you aren't going to like the way I put things."

"He just gets out of control sometimes Dave, that's all. He has a few drinks and that sends him over the edge."

He scoffed. "He beats you is what it sounds like." She looked down, noticing that the veins were beginning to bulge in his clenched fists. "And if I ever get the chance, I'm going to beat him."

"No you're not! I'm a big girl, Dave. Stop babying me!"

He sighed and gently cupped her face in his hands, forcing her to look at him. "Just because Kurt is an asshole doesn't mean we all are. People care about you, Lilian. God, what has he done to you?"

"Loved me," she offered, though her voice held little conviction.

"You call this love?" He scoffed. "Well then why don't I go show him some 'love'?"

"Dave...you care for me, right?" At his nod she continued. "Then let me do things my way, please? If he knows about this...he'll get madder and I can't handle that."

"I don't think I can either," he said, softly caressing her cheek.

"I need to go. He's letting me go out tonight." She smiled and stood up.

He went too, walking her to the door. He opened the door and hugged her. His grip suddenly tightened. "Dave," she gasped, "you're hurting me." She could hear him muttering and grumbling through his chest, but wasn't sure why until she turned around to see Kurt.

"Kurt, I...thought you were going to bed?"

"Looks like I'm not the only one going to bed," he snarled.

Sensing Dave was about to say something, she discretely elbowed him and spoke up. "This isn't what it looks like, I swear. You know I would never cheat on you! Dave was telling me about the girls, and the divorce." She groaned, instantly regretting adding the last few words.

"Oh I bet he was." He reached out, grabbing her wrist. "Let's go."

She winced when she felt Dave grab her other hand, though he was mindful of her injury. She sent a quick glance in Dave's direction, mouthing. "Please let go."

Not wanting to cause her more trouble, he reluctantly released his hold on her. Though his eyes locked with Kurt's, glaring at the man in front of him.

"You won't get away with this," Dave said after taking a deep breath.

"Get away with what? She's my girlfriend, motherfucker. I'll do what I want."

Lilian could see Dave's jaw muscles twitch. "You sorry son of a bitch, she's a human being, not a God damn dog!"

"Oh, you're damn right she's a dog." Kurt jerked Lilian into him. "Aren't you, you little bitch?"

Without hesitating, Dave reared back before slamming his fist into Kurt's face. "The only bitch I see around here is you."

Lilian immediately dropped to her knees to her boyfriend's side. "Kurt, are you okay?" she asked, placing her hand delicately on his face.

He got to his feet, grabbing her by the shoulders and directing her back to her room. Dave thought about going after them, but decided against it. He'd done enough by hitting him.

Once inside their room, Kurt tossed Lilian onto the bed, his blue eyes full of anger as he moved to her side. She impulsively covered up, willing herself not to scream when he pulled her up to him. She felt his hand connecting with her face and that was all she remembered before her world went black.