Montgomery had broken up with Lennon three months ago. She was just now starting to act like her old self. Randy was glad. He was worried about her for awhile. She was getting ready to leave for the day. Randy came into the kitchen where she was.
"Morning." She said.
"Morning." "Are you working tonight?"
"Yeah."
"You look nice today."
"Thank you." She picked her book bag up off chair. "Bye."
"Bye." "Have a good day."
"I will you to."
"Thanks."
Lennon was at school. She was paired up in one of her classes for a discussion group with a guy she'd never seen before. He was tall with light blue eyes and short sandy colored hair.
"Hello." He said with a British accent.
"Hi." "Are you new here?"
"I transferred here two months ago."
"Oh." "Well I guess I've just been oblivious."
"I've noticed you." "You've seemed sad." "I hope everything's ok."
"I was dumped three months ago."
"I'm sorry."
"It blindsided and devastated me but I'm finally better." "I'm ready to move on with my life."
"That's good." "I should introduce myself." "I'm Robbie."
"I'm Lennon."
"You wouldn't happen to be named after John Lennon would you?"
"Yes I am." "My name is Lennon Jude, you can guess who one of my mom's favorite bands was."
"Hmm, I have no idea." He said jokingly.
"I'm just glad she didn't name me Yoko." They both laughed.
Later that leaving Lennon was at work. There was a line of people. Lennon was surprised when Robbie was next in line.
"Small world." He said.
"Yeah." She rang up his books. "$12.75." He took out his money and gave it to her. She noticed a piece of paper wrapped around one of the bills. "Here." She said.
"That's for you." He smiled at her.
"Oh, have a nice day."
Two hours later Lennon went on a break and opened the piece of paper Robbie had given her. His number was written on it. It read.
If you're ready I'd really like to take you out. No pressure.
Lennon had been debating on whether or not to call Robbie for the last three days. She didn't know if she wanted to get into all that again.
Randy was packing for a match.
"Big match tonight?" She asked.
"Yeah I'm fighting John."
"Tell him I said hi."
"Do you have plans tonight?"
"No."
"Wanna come with me?" "I think you'd really like it."
"I can't afford a motel room."
"You can sleep in my room." "I'll take the couch."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Let me go pack a few things." "It'll only take me five minutes."
"Ok."
They were at the hall in Cleveland where it taking place. Lennon and Randy spotted John.
"Hi John." Lennon said.
"Hi." "What are you doing here?"
"Randy invited me."
"I'm gonna turn her into a wrestling fan."
An hour later the show was going on. Lennon was having a good time. Randy and John were in the locker room changing into their gear.
"You know what I've noticed over the last couple months Randy?" John said.
"What?"
"You haven't tried to pick up any chicks."
"Just haven't been in the mood."
"Maybe, or maybe you want somebody specific."
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Oh, you don't?"
"No."
"Ok." "Oh Lennon." He said in a mocking moaning tone. He smirked.
Randy smiled. "Fuck off."
"Come on dude, grow some balls and tell her you like her."
"I do not."
"I know what it is." "Unlike the other woman you've been with, you care about Lennon and that scares you."
"Shut up John."
"Ok but she's not gonna stay single forever." "Truth be told, I would've asked her out already if I didn't know you liked her." "A woman like her won't be single for long."
Randy had won the match. Lennon and Randy were back at the motel getting ready for bed. Randy had a blanket and pillow.
"Are you sure you don't mind me taking the bed?" Lennon asked.
"Not at all."
"Thanks for inviting me." "I had a blast."
"I'm glad." "It was nice to see you happy again."
"Goodnight." She went to go into the bedroom.
"Lennon."
"Yeah?"
Randy knew what he wanted to say but he was nervous. "Come on, do it." He thought. "John's right if I don't do it soon I'm gonna miss my opportunity." He couldn't bring himself to do it. "Nothing goodnight."
"Goodnight." She went into the bedroom.
"Way to go dickhead." He thought.