Chapter 18
Both Kitten and Dave had come home a few days later. They didn't stay together, for having two people to take care of that have both been injured, isn't an easy task. Both knew of Hunter's temper and them not being able to do anything aggravated them, would aggravate him as well. So they decided to stay in their own homes. Since both lived in Tampa Bay Florida, it was easy for their 'caretakers' to be able to get to them if they needed it.
It took Dave a total of 3 months to get fully recovered. Since he was an athlete his body was used to working over drive. Kitten was also an athlete but due to the extent of her injuries, she wasn't as healed as Batista was. She was able to come back, but she wasn't allowed to wrestle until her doctor had cleared her. So she just tagged along with Batista and the rest of Evolution.
On Monday night Raw, Evolution could be seen walking around the hallways of the arena, talking to some, intimidating others. It was like the accident never happened. It was good for both Dave and Kitten to feel this sense of their original routine. Hunter and Ric were both great to have around. They helped out in anyway they could. Even Stephanie came to help with the couple's first day back.
Once the group had come into the Evolution's dressing room, everyone settled down. Hunter and Stephanie were sitting on one couch, while Kitten and Dave were sitting on another. The Nature Boy had on all to himself. He was watching the two couples closely as the talked and laughed with each other. They had become closer, not like friends, but more like family. He smiled to himself as he listened to Batista and Kitten talk about her returning to ring action.
"Baby, I know you want to come back and start competing again but your not completely healed. So you need to relax!"
"Relax? Relax? I've been out for over 3 months now Dave and to tell you the truth, I've done all the relaxing I can."
"Well your not relaxing now"
"Dave, your not listening. I can't relax anym-… whoa", Kitten said softly. Dave had started massaging her back. He knew that he back was one of her tension spots. She always had a back problem and Dave knew that it was the reason why she was so tense today. Just this morning she had gotten angry at him for an unknown reason.
"There now, how's that", Batista said softly. Kitten had opened her eyes to see him smiling at her.
"Shut up Dave. How did you know my back was hurting?"
"Because it always is and when you get grumpy that's when I know that it's becoming unbearable. Take some medicine when we get back to the hotel. I'll give you a longer back rub later. But only if you stay put tonight!"
"Ok..I will stay still, but only for that massage. I can't lie to you Dave, you definitely know how to use those hands of yours.", she smiled. Dave raised his eyebrow at her, before he leaned in to steal a kiss.
"Hey Kitten why don't you and I go get something to eat", Stephanie interrupted. She, Hunter and Ric had been watching them through the who conversation.
"That sounds great. Dave, can you put my stuff over in the corner over there? I'll be right back", Kitten said excitedly. She gave Dave a quick kiss on the cheek before standing up and walking to the door with Stephanie.
"Yeah, just leave it there, I'll come and get it", he said quickly. He knew that Kitten would forget about her injury and pick it up. So he told her to leave it there for him to pick up later.
"Thanks big guy. See you guys later", she said before Stephanie dragged her out. She could be heard laughing as she left out the door.
They walked slowly to the catering room. They talked about shoes and cloths to men and their habits. They could be heard laughing all the way to Eric Bischoff's office. They didn't care. They both had Evolution members for boyfriends.
They weren't in any hurry, for Hunter was the only one who had a match tonight, and it was the headliner so it was the last match. He had been put in a match against Rhyno and he had told everyone that he wanted them ringside. So they had to be back before then.
"So, you and Hunter plan on telling us when the wedding date is? It's been like 4 months now that you've gotten engaged. ", Kitten said cheekily. Steph started to smile a little and earned an nudge from Kitten.
"We're thinking about maybe in June or July. We want to have a quiet ceremony in one of the islands of Hawaii… what do you think?"
"I think Hawaii sounds great. I went there for a vacation not to long ago and let me tell you. Beautiful doesn't even come close to calling it justice. But I'm not talking about the islands themselves either…", she said in a hush voice. She looked around to see if anyone was listening. "The men on those islands are GORGEOUS! All warriors, all muscle! Steph I'm telling you, it's the perfect place for your wedding. Just imagine what the bachlorette party is going to be like!", Kitten said excitedly. Stephanie could only laugh at her friend's excitement, but then again, she did have a point.
"Then that's where we're going to have it. I'll tell Hunter when we get back."
"Sounds good. Oh but remember don't tell him about what I said about the men. It will be nice to see them again."
"Kitten, you are too much sometimes, know that?"
"Yeah I know, that's why I'm so untamable"
"Yeah, but there was something else I know of that, until now, was untamable, well at least until he met a certain Kitten.", Stephanie laughed. She began to laugh harder when she say the look on her friends face. Kitten's cheeks began to get redder and redder by the minute. Stephanie put her arm around Kitten. "Aww come on, Kitten. I was just pushing your buttons. I think what you and Dave have is great. You guys are perfect for each other."
"Well, now that we're both mobile again, it has been great. I love being with him. I've had two boyfriends in the past and both of them hurt me pretty badly. So I thought that Dave would have done the same. But all he's shown me is that he genuinely wants to be there for me. He doesn't give a rat's ass what I do, as long as I'm happy doing it."
"That's what Hunter is like for me", Stephanie said as she got her food and sat down at a table. Kitten grabbed her own food sat down across from her. "Hunter can be strange sometimes, but he has a good heart."
"I know he does. I think of Hunter as my older brother. I love him dearly. He's a great man and an honest one too. He can get a little gold fever once in a while, but that's because he's an athlete. That's one of the reasons he lives for."
"Yeah, exactly. I know this business inside out. It's in the blood. So I know what its like to want something and work for it."
"I want my title back as well. It's eating me up inside that Lita has it. After what she did to Matt and Kane. There is no way in hell that I'm going to respect her. I used to look up to her, because she brought a different meaning to the diva competition. But now, it's a different story."
"Well, you just focus on getting back to 100. Then you can go and get your title back, okay?"
"You should listen to Ms. McMahon, Kitten. I would get back to at least good health before you compete against the Woman's Champion.", said a voice from the doorway. Lita was standing with Edge's arm around her shoulder. Kitten had the urged to hit her right there, but the patting of Stephanie's hand on her arm stopped her.
"Oh don't get your panties in a bunch Lita. You will get your ass handed to you, just be patient. I'll make sure that you get your just rewards", Kitten said calmly. She could hear Stephanie giggling next to her as she watched Lita and Edge leave. "Man I can't wait till I get the clear. I need to kick her ass!"
"Like I said, just wait till your 100, Kitten. Then you can go and kick her ass! Now, let's get back. I'm sure the boys are wondering what's taking us so long.", Stephanie said as she got up. Kitten soon followed her and then both left to the Evolution locker room.
Back in the locker room, Dave, Ric, and Hunter were all talking about what they were all going to do in Hunter's match. HHH wanted Ric and Dave both at ringside and the girls near the announce table with J.R and the King. That way, they wouldn't get hurt just in case something went wrong. He didn't want anyone provoking Kitten.
"Dave I want you to be one the same side as Kitten, just in case she decides that she needs to come in and…"
"And what exactly, Hunter?"
"Oh Kitten, didn't hear you come in. I was just telling Dave that he needs to stay close to you just in case you go on your little one-woman-army rampages.", Hunter smiled. Kitten walked over and sat on Dave's left knee before hitting Hunter in the arm.
"For your information, Hunter, it's because of my little rampages that we have gotten out of trouble."
"And you conveniently forgot that it was also you that gets us into trouble", Hunter said cheekily. He earned himself another hit in the arm by Kitten. He simply laughed it off.
"Well I figured its best that I be able to clean up after the mess I make, and you have to admit, Hunter. I clean the house pretty good."
"That you do, Kitten. Well now that's all settled, I'm going to go get ready for my match. Steph, can you come with me?", Hunter asked quietly. Kitten's acute hearing though, picked it up and made her left eyebrow rise. "Shut up Kitten"
"Hey, I didn't say a thing", Kitten said with her hands raised. She began to giggle, making Dave laugh as well. She turned to face him and then gave him a kiss. Dave depend the kiss before pulling her legs over his right leg. He broke the kiss a minute later.
"Come, let's go for a walk. My legs are all cramped up from sitting here for some long."
"Alright. Ric, can you--"
"Already got that covered baby doll.", the Nature boy winked. "You kids have some fun. You guys definitely deserve it!"
"Thanks man, come let's get out of here", Dave said as he pulled Kitten out of the dressing room. The couple walked down the hallways of the arena holding hands and laughing at little things.
"So baby, what are we going to do after the show?"
"Um, you owe me a back rub remember?"
"Well I was hoping we get to that later tonight."
"Okay, that's fine. Umm let me see, how bout we go get something to eat. Just the two of us."
"Sounds good, where should we go?"
"How bout… that restaurant near the hotel. I can't remember the name.. That italian restaurant… gambello?"
"I think it's Gelleo"
"Yeah that's the one."
"Okay then, well go there", Dave said with a smile. Kitten gave his hand a kiss before Dave pulled her into a huge hug.
"What are we going to do after that then?"
"Well, what do you want to do? It's going to be too late to go see a movie?"
"Yeah that's true. Why don't we just talk."
"Talk?"
"Yeah about life. About what we're going to with ourselves. About oh, did I tell you about Steph's and Hunter's wedding?"
"Yeah I know that their getting married, Kitten. I was there when the told us, remember?"
"I know that silly. Steph and I were talking and well, they've set a date. Its going to be in either June or July."
"Finally! Where is it going to be, exactly?"
"In Hawaii! I can't wait!"
"Oh how original!"
"Dave!"
"Well Hawaii sounds great! Never been there before but I know it's beautiful,"
"Oh my God, you don't even know! It's gorgeous!"
"You've been there?"
"Yeah I went after my college graduation with my boyfriend and some friends."
"Boyfriend huh? Want to share?", Dave said. Kitten could feel his muscles tense up as she mention the word boyfriend. She giggled and gave him a pat on his arm.
"Don't you worry buttercup! I'll tell you everything you want to know when we get back to the hotel!"
"Promise!?"
"Yeah I promise! Now let's get to the ring, I think I hear Hunter's theme music starting."
"Hurry, let's get a move on!", Dave said quickly. He picked Kitten up and then carried her laughing all the way to the gorilla.
A/n: well there you have it! I am so sorry about the late update. I'm busy with school and things so please bare with me! As always I love to hear from my readers, so if you guys can please review the story! THANX for your support and love! U guys r great! ;D