Chapter 40

The following Monday was tough on everyone. Raw had dedicated the show to Eddie. Whom ever wanted to compete that night, got that chance. Dave and Kitten had locked themselves in Dave's dressing room. Hunter had told everyone that since they were the last ones Eddie had talked to, it had hit them both really hard. So everyone just left them alone.

Dave hadn't slept all weekend. He was worried about Kitten. She hadn't really said anything since Eddie's passing. She never left his side. Even now, she stayed with him. Dave realized that she was letting him in. Much like she did when they were together. So, he took advantage of it. He became her pillar. He decided to be what she wanted him to be. If she chose to talk, he would listen. If she didn't, than he wouldn't push her.

Inside the dressing room, they both sat on the couch silently. Once in a while they would talk about something, food or just catch up. Kitten looked up at Dave once in awhile. Dave caught her in the corner of her eye but didn't press the matter. He was surprised when she spoke to him. "What are we doing, Dave?"

"We're sitting in silence."

That caused her to smile a little. "I mean why are we sitting here… like this. Eddie wouldn't want us to be mopin around her. He would want us to live our life to the fullest."

"Then why don't we?"

"That's my question" she smiled. Dave chuckled and moved closer to her. She instantly pulled him into a hug. Dave hugged her back and slowly rubbed her back and shoulders. She smiled against him before she looked up at him and kissed him lightly. Dave smiled and broke the hug. He stood up and walked to the door. He looked back at her and raised an eyebrow. "You coming?"

"Yeah I am" she said as she stood up and joined Dave at the door. They had decided not to dress out in their wrestling gear, just their street clothes. Dave in dark jeans and a blank tank top. Kitten in a long baby blue skirt and a short sleeve white shirt. Dave left the title in the room, feeling it was no need carrying it around. He locked the dressing room door before coming and holding Kitten's hand as they walked down the hallways.

There were people with long faces and tears down their cheeks all around them. They could feel the pain of everyone around them. Kitten did her best to put on a strong face, as did Dave, but with the WWE staff around them, it was hard. They caught up with Vince who was talking to Hunter. HHH was the first to notice his past stable-mates approaching. "Hey guys. What's up?"

"Figured we come out of our burrow" Kitten smiled. Hunter shook his head and sighed. "How's everyone holdin up?"

"Terrible. There are some who just want to be left alone and others who don't know what to do next." Vince responded. He let out a slow shaky breath before he continued. "how are you guys?"

"Been better." Dave replied. Hunter looked over Dave. He and Vince both noticed that Dave indeed looked tired. Kitten as well, but Dave was showing more than she was. "It's been a long and rough weekend."

"Yeah, we all know." Vince agreed. "I've scheduled you two to do a video memorial for Eddie, after Rey. If you want, you guys can go together, or do it separately."

"We'll do it together." Dave nodded. Kitten did too. "I think he would want that."

"After that, I want you two outta here" Vince responded. Kitten shook her head in confusion. "You two look like hell. Chris has already left. Rey is to leave later as well, at least I told him to go. Not sure if he will though"

"Knowin Rey, he won't. He'll probably stay around." Kitten answered.

"You guys better get to the room. They'll be wanting to shoot your guys' video next since we have a commercial coming up."

"We're already there." Kitten smiled. Dave nodded and turned around before they both left. Turning a couple corners before they reached the recording room. Dave entered after ushering Kitten in. He had noticed she become tense as they walked in front of the camera. "Hey just relax."

"Dave, I can't do this…" she replied softly. She looked over at him, tears beginnig to form in her eyes. Dave pulled her to him and gave her a tight hug. "I won't make you, babe… if you want to wait outside, then you can do that. I'll do the video and then we'll head to the hotel, sound good?" he said. He felt her nod against him and smiled sadly. He honestly didn't know how he was going to get through this himself. He kissed her head before she left the room.

Kitten closed the door of the room as she left. She went across the hallway of the room, and slumped down to the floor with her knees to her chest. Tears were again forming in her eyes as she thought of Eddie. She really couldnt believe he was gone just like that.

She heard someone coming towards her but she didn't raise her head to see who it was. A few seconds later, she felt strong arms come and surround her. She looked up to see it was Chris. He was silently crying in her hair. She could honestly feel the pain in his heart. "H-how you holdin up?"

"Been better, Chris. I think he knew."

"He always knew." Chris chuckled lightly. "No one never believed him though."

"Because its too tragic to think about." she responded. He hugged him tighter as he rocked her back and forth. He too was still shedding tears. Kitten began rubbing his back, feeling that she should comfort him as well.

Dave came out a couple of minutes later, eyes and cheeks wet with tears. He dried them with the back of his hand as he came to Kitten. Both Chris and Kitten looked over to see Dave approaching. Chris let her go slowly and stood up to shake Dave's hand. Dave returned it before helpin Kitten stand up. "You ready to go?"

"Yeah, lets get outta here." Kitten nodded.

"You guys go rest. And take of each other." Chris smiled.

"Same to you, man." Dave smiled back. He patted his shoulder before taking Kitten under his arm and walking towards their dressing room.

A month had past since Eddie's death. It was a tough four weeks, but things began to settle down again. It wasn't the same, but it was as close they will ever get. Dave and Kitten were actually a lot closer now. They would talk every chance they got. They would work out together, travel, shop, eat, and sleep together.

Within that month, Dave had gotten Kitten to open up about herself. He found that she was more hurt than he really realized. "Having Eddie die was another part of me dyin, Dave", she said to him. "It's not fair."

"I know babe" he responded. They were driving to the next town. It was about 1:30 am and Kitten had chosen to drive. She told him that it would help keep her up and mind off things. Dave agreed. He was tired as it was already. He wanted to rest himself. He had a match with Kane that night, and well let's just say it easy as it looks to kick the 'Red Machine's' ass. He made it look it easy, but it wasn't a cake walk.

"I talked to Melina while you guys were doin a match."

"Oh?" Dave asked. "What she want?

"She asked fer a match between you and one of her boys."

"Why?"

"To look at your ass, silly. Even I knew that one." She laughed.

"Not funny."

"Come on… it was a lil funny."

"Uh huh." Dave chuckled. He knew Melina was up to something. He just didn't know what. Kitten being who she was was probably on the case though. He'd find out eventually. He just hoped it wasn't after Melina needed reconstructive surgery on her face.

He chuckled again as he stared at Kitten. The time they spent together was much different then before. There were moments when they wouldn't say anything and just enjoy each other's company. Something that neither one of them did before. Dave was happy about it though. He could tell that Kitten did as well. She enjoyed the silence.

Two hours later, Dave and Kitten had arrived at the hotel. Valet didn't run late so she parked the car herself. Dave had fallen asleep in the passenger. She couldn't help but watch him. He had leaned the seat down and had his head turned towards her. She giggled at the sight of the peaceful animal. She slowly unbuckled her seat belt before moving over to Dave. She carefully placed herself on top of him. Dave instantly woke up and looked up. He saw a smiling Kitten staring back at him.

"What are doing?"

"Wakin you up."

"I'm awake now what?"

"We go inside?" she smiled.

"You are talking about the hotel right?"

"David Michael Batista! Shame on you." she giggled. She smacked his chest as she opened the passenger door and climbed out.

"It was an innocent question my dear. It was you who thought of it as a perverted statement" Dave chuckled. She smiled again as she walked to the trunk of the car and got her bags out. She stuck her tongue out at him as they walked to the front lobby. "Is that another provocative gesture?"

"Ugh! There is no winnin with you is there?"

"Not really… nope" he grinned. Kitten just threw her head back and laughed. They entered the hotel and got checked in before heading towards the room.

It was around three in the morning when they both had fallen asleep. Kitten's back faced Dave as he watched her sleep. He slowly scooted her over and wrapped an arm around her waist. He fell asleep with the scent of her hair.

The next morning, Dave had woken up before Kitten. He decided that he would go work out alone for the time being. After leaving a note for her, he headed down to the local gym. He did some intense work outs and some cardio. His mind however was on Kitten.

Kitten had waken up twenty minutes later. She found Dave's note and smiled. "He's gunna be hungry when he comes back." she thought to herself. After taking a shower and dressing, she went to the small kitchen and began cooking. Since today they had off, she decided that she would spend some alone time with Dave.

In the middle of her cooking breakfast, Dave had come through the door. Instantly he smelled the food and came into the small hotel kitchen. "That smells really good"

"Glad you like it, but you're gunna have to wash up before you eat, Dave."

"Yes, mother." he pouted before walking back out to the room. Kitten heard shuffling before the bathroom door shut and the shower turn on. She sighed before beginning to set the table. Dave came out a couple of minutes later in jeans and a tank top. He dumped his old cloths on the floor next to his shoes before walking into the kitchen. Kitten had set up the entire meal on the small kitchen table. Omelets, toast, fruit, and pancakes with juice, milk, and coffee were all decorating the table. Kitten had just finished setting the last plate as Dave took a seat. "There we go. All done."

"Wow! I'm impressed. This looks great, but what's the occasion?"

"No occasion just thought it would be a good to start off today better than most days."

"Ah, you mean the fact that we have today off."

"Exactly. Now dig in, Dave."

"Oh I plan on it." he smiled. He took a bite of toast before stacking some pancakes on his plate. He had worked up an appetite at the gym and Kitten could tell. He was eating five things at once. She couldn't help but stare and smile. It was good to see him like this. He hadn't really been the same since Eddie's passing. Not that she wasn't either but Dave had been there for her and it really didn't hit her until this morning. So she planned today to be all about him, to show her appreciation for him and what he has done for her.

Dave and Kitten had finished about thirty minutes later. Kitten stood up and take her and Dave's plates to the sink. Dave took it upon himself to take care of the left over food. He was astonished that there was actually some left. He ate like crazy and so did Kitten. "Can you hand me that container over there?"

"Uh yea sure." Kitten replied. As she reached out to hand him the plastic container, Dave grabbed her hand and yanked her to him. Kitten crashed into Dave as the container fell to the floor. There was a playful smile on his lips. All Kitten could do was gasp before Dave kissed her. She instantly relaxed and fell into the kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck as Dave picked her up and set her on the counter to his left.

Kitten broke the kiss a couple of minutes later when she gasped again for air. "Do you think this is a good idea?"

"What? This?"

"Yeah, especially after we ate our faces in?"

"Babe, I ate a lot. I need a work out again." Dave said softly as she nibbled and kissed her neck.

"I know that big guy. I mean I feel the same."

"But?"

"But I-- I still haven't really gotten over what happened." she replied softly. That caused Dave to stop and stare at her. He nodded slowly before coming down and giving her a soft kiss. He pulled her to his chest and breathed in the scent of her hair. "Alright babe. I ain't gunna push you bout anything."

"Thanks Dave. I love ya" she said as she sighed into his chest.

"Love you too hun… hey why don't we go out today?" he said. He looked down to see her with a confused look on her face. "Come on, ya know hang out today. Movies, shop, eat, just hang out… it'll be fun" he smiled

Kitten laughed as she let out a heavy sigh. "Alright, we'll go… but first lets clean up here and then we go, yea?"

"Sounds real good" he said as he gave her another kiss. He moved so she could get off the table and clean. He soon returned to the food and put it away in the fridge. Kitten finished cleaning the dishes soon after. After they gathered their things, they headed out the door and into the city for a long awaited day off.

A/N: okay first off I'm real sorry bout not updated. I've been swamped with finals and I can't login at home. So I have to wait till I head to the library. Nd I've also had writers block for a while now. But I'm gettin back into the game and writing my finger's off. Haha anywho, you guys know the drill just read and review. That's all I ask ^_^