A/N: Sorry for the 2 week wait. I've been on vacation so I just got to a computer. Hope you all enjoy the next two chapters and I'm going to keep the updates coming. I really love this story hope you do too. thanks
Out in the Open
"Alexis, John, Mr. McMahon needs to see you two in office when you get the chance."
"Alright," John replied to him as they walked to his locker room.
"Please tell me that it is normal for Vince to want to see us."
"Well today it is because you get to figure out what your new job entails."
"Oh how exciting."
"Do you not want to do this?"
"Of course I want to do this."
"Are you sure Shortie?"
"Yes I'm sure now would you please cut it out."
"Sorry hun, I just don't want you to make a mistake."
"Why, do you think this is a mistake?"
"No babe, I just don't know how you think."
"Okay Johnny, don't worry, I understand all of this and I know what I'm getting myself into and I'm really anxious about this and I want to start already."
"Well the first step is going to see Vince."
"Alright, then let's go."
John and Alexis put their things down and went to see Vince. They knocked on the door and then went in.
"Good you guys are here."
"Yep," John said.
"Alright, let's get down to business. Alexis here is your contract that you should get a lawyer to look over if you would like or you can just read it yourself and get it back to me. Also, here is your information about tomorrow night. Make sure that you look good coming to the arena tomorrow because those cameras are following John the entire day and you're going to be with him."
"What do I need to wear?"
"Well you're his assistant but you still need to sex that up a little bit more."
"I have these black short shorts and a black jacket that has one button under here so I could wear it with a white bra or something."
"That would be prefect and the cameras will follow you guys around all day. So you've gotta start acting like you are dating each other."
"No problem," John stated. "A lot of people already think that we are."
"Okay so just read over all the paperwork and get back to me. If you want a lawyer but can't get one by tomorrow then don't worry about it."
"I'll try the best that I can."
"Good, I'll see both of you later."
John and Alexis walked out of his office and went into the locker room.
"Are you gonna be comfortable wearing that tomorrow?"
"Yeah why?"
"Because you are embarrassed to wear a bathing suit in front of me, your oldest, closest friend."
"Well I guess that I'm growing up and realizing that I don't have to hide who I am anymore because I'm trying to break out on my own."
"Good for you sweetie. Have your parents called you yet to see where you are?"
"They called me last night but I didn't bother to call them back. I'm not really in the mood to hear either of them talking."
"You should really call them back to tell them what's going on."
"But I would rather not."
"Come on shortie, do it for me, please."
"I guess that it wouldn't hurt to talk to them really quick.'
Alex took out her cell phone and called her mother.
"Hi mommy."
"Oh my God Alex, are you alright?"
"Yeah I'm fine."
"Where are you?"
"In Florida."
"Why?"
"I went to work with Johnny."
"Oh are you having fun?"
"Yeah I am. And we decided that we are going to get an apartment when we get back."
"That's really good for you guys."
"And I got a job, a real job."
"Doing what?"
"Well I'm going to be Johnny's assistant telling him where to go and what he has to do and I'm going to be on TV with him every week."
"That's great baby. When do you start?"
"Tomorrow night on channel 35 at 9 if you wanna see me. I don't know what time I'll be on but that's when the show starts."
"I'll be watching it and I'll tape it for you so you can have memories."
"Thanks mom, I appreciate it."
"You're welcome."
"You seem to be in a better mood."
"I am. We got an offer on the house."
"Really? That is so great. I can't believe that."
"Neither can I and I guess that it's a good thing that you and John are getting an apartment because if you weren't then you wouldn't have a place to live."
"I'm happy for you and dad, I'm happy we can all finally move on with our lives."
"Yeah and Jake called the other day."
"How is he?"
"He's alright, I mean how good can a guy be in Iraq?"
"I don't know. I really miss my big brother."
"I miss him too."
"Did he say when he was coming home?"
"He's taking leave for a week in the beginning of February."
"I'll be sure to ask for that time off so that I can see him."
"We can have a family dinner or something and maybe you can take him out to see what you do."
"Maybe I could do that. So do we get one last Christmas at our house?"
"Yeah the papers will take 30 days to process."
"Okay, so are we just going to do Christmas day?"
"Probably because you don't live here anymore and you and John should really celebrate Christmas morning together."
"Why?"
"Because you two need to learn how to do that because you'll be married someday."
"Mom if we are 29 years old and we still haven't gotten married then why do you think we will still get married?"
"I just have a feeling is all sweetie."
"Alright mom, so tune in tomorrow and tell daddy that I said hi."
"I will."
"And I'll be home probably next week to pack up all of my stuff."
"So are you excited aboutt your new job baby?"
"Yeah I really am."
"Is it a real contract?"
"Yeah, I'm going to be here for at least two years with the possibility of a contract extention."
"So you finally have a grown-up job?"
"Yeah I guess I finally have one."
"Alright, just give me a call so know. I'll probably start packing tonight."
"How long do we have?"
"A month."
"Well I'll get it done, I'll call you later."
"Alright, I love you."
"Love you too."
Alex hung up the phone and went to find John. He was hanging out with Jeff and Shawn.
"Hey Jeff, Shawn, Johnny, what are you guys up to?"
"We're just talking," John said "How's your mom?"
"She's really good actually. She's getting back to her old self because we sold the house."
"Really, that's great. Are you okay with that?"
"I kind of have to be because I'm moving out."
"Well if you need somewhere to stay until we get an apartment, you're welcome to stay at mom's house with me."
"Thanks Johnny but I should really ask her about it."
"Whatever."
"Can we go to the beach?"
"That was random."
"No seriously, do you want to go to the beach?"
"Now?"
"No, on Tuesday or Wednesday. We can take our days off and just go to the beach."
"I would love to but I have photoshoots this week. You're my assistant, you should know these things."
"Well sorry I don't have the details yet."
"You could go by yourself.
"Nah, I'll just go home and pack."
"Okay shortie, I gotta get going. Come on Shawn, we've got work to do."
John kissed Alex on the top of the head and he and Shawn walked away. Alex then looked up at Jeff.
"Do you want to go for a walk?"
"Sure, as long as it is a daily thing," Jeff responded with a hopeful smile on his face.
"That's fine," she said smiling to herself.
Jeff and Alexis walked around the building before walking outside. They sat down on a rock wall.
"So you want to go to the beach," Jeff asked.
"Yeah. I haven't spent a day at the beach for so long. My mom has a cottage in Old Orchard Beach in Maine but since it's winter, I haven't gone up."
"Well I could go to the beach with you."
"Really? You would do that for me?"
"Of course I would, it's not that big of a deal."
"I know but I really appreciate it."
"Well in that case you're welcome."
Jeff and Alexis talked for a while long before heading back to the arena.
"What's up with you lately? You seem a little out of it."
"I'm just thinking," John said to Shawn.
"About what?"
"The whole Alex deal. I mean, I love her and all and I want her to be here but I feel like I won't be able to stop myself. Before I had my time alone, when she wasn't here but now that I'm going to see her everyday I'm afraid that I won't be able to be just friends with her. And we're going to be dating on-screen."
"Don't you think that would be the best situation?"
"Why?"
"Because you will be able to pursue a relationship with her without her truly knowing how you feel."
"I want her to know how I feel but I'm afraid that it will ruin the friendship that we've spent do long building."
"Well maybe I could talk to Ashley to see if she has mentioned you in anyway."
"Thanks Shawn."
"You're welcome. I don't know what you would do without me."
"Be a very, very lonely person."
Shawn walked away and found Ashley in her locker room.
"Hey Shawn, what brings you here?"
"I need to talk to you about Alexis."
"What do you need to know?"
"If she has said anything about feeling something more for John."
"I could tell you but what's the catch?"
"He wants to know so if he wants to take it to the next level that he doesn't get rejected."
"Wait a second, John wants to date Alexis?"
"Yeah. What do you think I've been talking about this whole time?"
"Alright Shawn, don't be a duche right now because you won't be getting any information out of me."
"Sorry Ashley I love you. Now what's the inside scoop?"
"She likes John, she has for a few years now but she's been too afraid to say anything."
"That's great because John's been scared too. Now that we know it will be a lot easier to get them together."
"Let's hope so because they already look like they're dating and I'm getting really pissed off just watching them."
"I whole heartily agree with you, but I'm going to go and talk to John."
"Good and tell me how it goes."
"I will and don't tell Alex about any of this. I want it to be a surprise."
"I won't, I promise."