Rev 45

Kitten didn't wake till the next morning. When she opened her eyes and rolled over to the center of the bed, she found a very peaceful sleeping Dave on his back. His left arm was hanging off the bed and his right on his stomach. Kitten gave him an unseen smile before lightly kissing his cheek and quietly getting out of bed. She made her way to where her suitcase was but found that it was empty. Dave had unpacked while she was resting. She sighed and looked down at herself. She was still in her skirt but she had taken her shirt off, leaving on a baby pick lace bra. She shook her head and looked around the room. Since it was still early in the morning, the room was still a little dark but she could see Dave's white shirt on the chair in the corner of the room. She made her way to the chair and put it on, leaving the buttons undone. She looked back at Dave who was still in his deep sleep. She walked out of the room and closed the door gently.

Hunter's house was eerie quiet. "I guess that's what it's like out here in the middle of nowhere." Kitten thought. It was still early, maybe five or six in the morning. She wanted to go out for a run but there were two things wrong with that idea. One, she didn't have the clothes to go out running, and two she would probably get lost out there in the crazy wilderness.

She made her way to the kitchen. She figured since she really didn't have anything else to do, she'd make breakfast for everyone. She went to the fridge and grabbed everything she could think of for the meal.

An hour had passed before Kitten has finished. Hunter was the first to come and meet her in the kitchen. She smiled as he came in wearing a pair of pajamas and rubbing his eyes. "Morning Hunter."

He scratched his bare chest as he opened his eye to find her sipping her coffee. He smiled as he saw she wasn't dressed either. "Morning to you too sleepy head. How long have you been up?"

"Bout an hour now. You want some coffee?"

"Yeah, that'll be good." he said as he took a stool at the kitchen counter. Kitten poured him a cup and pushed the mug to him. It slid across the counter and slowly stopped in front of Hunter. He gave her a funny look. Kitten caught the look. "What?"

"Where did you learn to do that? The only people I've seen do that are bartenders."

Kitten laughed. "I was a bartender before I became a diva."

"Wow, didn't see that coming. How long were you a bartender?"

"A couple years, actually, started in Miami. I stayed there for two years."

"Miami huh, jeez Kitten I didn't know that you were in Miami. Come to think of it, I don't know much of your past well other than that Damian guy."

Kitten flinched at Damian's name. She shook her head as she blocked out unknown thoughts to Hunter. HHH caught the actions though. She opened her eyes and looked at him. She gave him a smile and acted as if nothing happened. "I met a guy that gave me a job in Vegas."

"Uh huh, Dave knows about him?"

"It wasn't like that, Hunter." she smiled. Hunter chuckled before he took a sip of his coffee. "If you say so, kiddo."

They both heard dragging footsteps approaching the kitchen. They belonged to Stephanie as she sleepily walked in. "What are you two doing up this early?"

"I woke up to find Kitten made us breakfast, but since no one was up we just started talking."

Stephanie looked over from her husband to her best friend. She smiled faintly. "Thank you Kitty but you didn't have to."

"I figured since I slept the whole day yesterday, I should at least do something and since I couldn't think of anything better to do, I make breakfast." she replied. She turned around and grabbed another mug before filling it and sliding it over to Stephanie who had taken a seat next to her husband. She smiled at the two of them. "So how's parenthood treating you two?"

"Like shit. Don't you get me wrong, I love it, but it's hard." Hunter chuckled as he combed his hands through his hair.

"Well making the kid was the easy part, but you'll pull through Hunter." Kitten replied.

"How are you and Dave doing?" Stephanie asked. Kitten gave her a funny look. "We're both doing well. Why do you ask?"

"Oh I was just asking. I didn't mean anything by it."

"No you did. Something's up, I can see it in your eyes. What did you really mean by that?" Kitten's expression had done a complete one-eighty. Hunter knew that look. Spending time with her in Evolution, any of the boys knew that look. He just hoped Stephanie knew when to back off. Last thing they all needed was a cat-fight and Dave wasn't here, which meant Hunter was on his own with trying to hold Kitten back.

Stephanie sighed making Kitten's left eyebrow rise. "Well, Dave was saying something's happen to you."

"Can you elaborate on that? I've been through tons of shit lately." Kitten said. "What did he mean by something's happen to me?"

"He said you were distant, more than usual." Hunter interjected. Stephanie stared at her husband. He gave her a quick look that told her that he needed to take it from here. "Dave's just worried about you and so are we, Kitty."

The diva's eyes went dark and her eyebrows furrowed. "That man worries about everything."

"He cares Kitten. He doesn't want to screw it up this time." Hunter said.

Kitten smiled. "I know he means well, but I feel… I don't know how to put this, suffocated? Yeah that works."

"Really?" Stephanie said. Her eyebrows went up and her blue eyes brightened in color. "Kitten what are you saying?"

"Dave and I are-"

"Drifting," Dave finished. Everyone turned to him at the kitchen doorway. He had his arms crossed over his massive chest and was leaning on the door frame. "So, that's where my shirt went off to." he said as he came in. Dave noticed the dark look in his girlfriend's face. He let out a slow breath and kissed her hair. "Feeling better?"

"Somewhat…" she replied. She sighed as she went to get a cup for Dave. "You want coffee or something else?"

"Whatever you've made is fine." he said. He watched her pour him a cup before walking back to him. "Thanks" he said before taking a sip.

Both Hunter and Stephanie had been watching the exchange between the two. "So…" Stephanie finally said. "You guys are having trouble?"

"No and yes." Dave answered. He took a big sip of his coffee, never taking his eyes off of Kitten. She could feel the animal's gaze on the back of her head. She shook it off and completely ignored it. She soon realized it was shared by Hunter and even Stephanie. She sighed and continued to try and ignore their gaze.

Stephanie was confused though. "Yes and no?"

"We're not fighting, so no. Yes because we're not communicating either." Dave replied. He noted Kitten's nose flare when she returned his gaze. "What do we need to communicate about, David?"

"About you not telling me what's bothering you. Kitten I'm-"

"Here when you need me." Kitten finished. "Yeah, I know Dave. You've told me before." Everyone watched her a good minute before Dave sighed. "I understand-"

"No, Dave!" Kitten cut Dave off for the second time.. "None of you get it. I've noticed this with everyone but you three, you three take the cake on this one."

"What do you mean us three?" Dave asked. He set his coffee down on the counter, giving Kitten his full attention. She was finally about to open up. However, he didn't know that he wasn't going to like it.

"The whole pity thing. Look, I get that you guys are worried about me and what not, but seriously, you guys need to back off." she growled. Everyone was shocked as the words sunk in. Kitten took and released a couple of breaths before speaking again. "All I know is, I need time to myself. I need to take off somewhere." She said calmly she closed her eyes and rested her hands on the counter.

Stephanie stood up a minute later and walked around the counter to stand next to Kitten. "I'll make the arrangements. You just tell me how long and I'll give it to you."

Kitten's eyes shot open as she stared up at Stephanie. "You would do that? I mean, you wouldn't mind?"

"Of coarse not babe, you're my girl, you need it, I get it" Steph smiled. Kitten searched her friend's eyes. She gave her a genuine smile for the first time in a long time. She then jumped Steph and gave her a hug. "Thanks Steph, you're the best!" she said.

Stephanie smiled and looked at her husband. "Don't I know it." she said. Hunter chuckled as he finished his coffee. The air around Kitten had changed again, but it was still tense. Kitten felt the tension as did Hunter. They both turned their attention to Dave. Kitten let go of Stephanie and turned to Dave. There he was, Dave "The Animal" Batista and from what his former Evolution members could tell the animal was pissed. Kitten slowly approached him. "Dave, what's wrong?" she asked.

Dave glared at her. His expression was unreadable by any of them. Kitten focused her eyes on his. Dave's pupils were dilated and his light brown eyes had turned a really dark shade of now. His breathing was heavy as well, but it was calm. Kitten took another step towards him. Dave turned around and stalked out of the kitchen. Kitten watched him go before turning around and looking at Stephanie and Hunter. "What was that all about?" Hunter asked her.

She shook her head. "I have no clue, but I'm gunna find out." she said before following Dave.

"Be careful Kitty. We all know what Dave's like when he's like this" Hunter called after her.