Chapter 31: It Gets Worse
Of course, HHH had to ruin everyone's little celebration by running to the top of the ramp with a mic. "Well I hope you enjoy this little so called victory while you can. Because next week, your opponent...is standing right behind you." Lauren and Lita gasped as they realized it would be Kane vs. Batista.
"It figures! That asshole always has to make sure that he ruins everyone else's lives!" Lauren yelled as she stood up.
"No kidding," Lita scoffed. "Oh well. There's nothing we can do but see what happens next week."
"Yeah. I better go see if he's okay. I'll see you later okay?" Lauren asked walking out. Lita nodded and went off the find her husband. Batista was coming around the corner when he saw Lauren coming his way. Lauren walked up to him and looked up into his eyes. "This is weird. You vs. Kane. Looks like me and Lita finally get see who really has the better man," she smirked. Batista simply smirked back and wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Is there really a contest?" he asked as he descended to kiss her. Suddenly, they both heard a crash. "What in the hell? Stay here," Batista instructed as he walked down the hall and around the corner. "Oh shit!" she heard him curse. Lauren ran to his side and gasped. It looked as though boxes had 'fallen' on none other than Trish Stratus.
"Ow. Help me, please!" she begged holding out her hand. Even if it was Trish Stratus, Lauren couldn't forget that she was somewhat of a human being.
"We better help her." Lauren stated and started lifting the cardboard boxes off of her. "Are you hurt?" Lauren asked bluntly.
"Oh! My leg! I don't think I can walk on it!" Trish whined. Both Batista and Lauren looked at each other and nodded.
"I'll carry you," Batista stated and lifted Trish into his arms. Trish instantly laid against his chest and wrapped her arms tightly around his neck.
"Thanks you guys. You're both lifesavers!" Trish stated. Lauren just rolled her eyes as Batista walked behind her with Trish in his arms. "Do you think I could just hang out in your locker room?' she asked 'sweetly'.
Batista was the first to speak up. "Well, it is closer than the Medical Room." Lauren was surprised by his response but nodded anyway.
"Oh my! Batista, you're so strong! Vixen you've got quite the catch here!" Trish giggled annoyingly. They finally reached their locker room as Batista set her gently onto the couch. "Wow, your locker room is so much roomier than mine! I could stay here forever!" Lauren's fists were clenching behind her back. "Man I hope I didn't mess up my make up. But I guess even with make up I'm not all that pretty. I'm actually pretty ugly," Trish said. "What do you think Batista?" she asked with a sly look on her face.
"I don't think you're ugly, you're very pretty," he replied. Lauren whipped her head towards him, wondering what had gotten into him.
"Aw! You're so sweet, Batista! Oh Vixen? Could you get me some ice for my leg? It'd really help." Trish asked with a sweet smile.
"Sure." Lauren replied bluntly as she left the room. The sooner your leg gets better the sooner I can kick you out of my locker room and away from Batista! She thought furiously as she headed down the Medical Room for some ice.
Meanwhile, Batista stood there uncomfortably in the room alone with Trish. She was the one woman he couldn't stand in the whole WWE business. Lauren didn't know it, but every time Batista was alone in the gym, or around the hotel, Trish would be there practically harassing him. She would latch onto him and never let go, or give him these 'looks', like she had something planned behind everything. He didn't tell Lauren because he didn't want to upset her. So there he was, pacing back and forth, trying to avoid conversation.
"Something wrong, Batista?" Trish asked him. Batista looked over to see her 'sweet' smile, the one that flooded with deceit.
"I'm just...looking for...my bag," he told her pretending to look around. Trish just smirked at his lame response.
"Well, I'll help you look for it then!" she volunteered and stood up. "Ah!" she cried out as she stepped on her so-called injured foot and started to fall onto the floor. Batista ran over and caught her in his arms.
"You all right?" he asked her. She lifted her head with a smirk in her eyes.
"I am now." Trish then wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him with everything she had. Batista just stood there in shock at what was happening.
The only thing he realized was the sound of a bag of ice dropping on the floor. They both turned just in time to see Lauren running away. "Lauren!" Batista yelled and tried running after her.
Trish latched onto his arm and spun him towards her. "Oh come on Batista! Forget about her! You need a real woman! Not some weak little ditz like her!" Trish yelled.
Batista simply pushed her away from him and ran out of the dressing room, and searched for Lauren. "Lauren! Lauren where are you?" he called out running through the halls backstage. Oh god, I have to find her! He thought frantically as he continued to run.
Meanwhile Lauren continued to run aimlessly through the halls, trying to get away. No! No this isn't happening! I've got to get away from here! I've got to– Lauren didn't realize that she was running straight for someone. She ran smack into someone's chest and went flying back onto the floor.
"Lauren! Oh my god! Are you okay?" Lita asked kneeling in front of her. Lauren looked up to see that she had run into Kane.
"I'm sorry I–I ran into–into you Kane," Lauren started sobbing. Lita looked at her confused and worried.
"Lauren, what's wrong?" Lita asked her.
"I saw–him and that slut! They were...they were kissing! He had his arms around her and everything!" Lauren cried.
"You poor thing," Lita whispered and hugged her close. They soon heard Batista's voice calling her in the distance, coming closer.
"I don't want to see him!" she said sobbing even harder.
"It's okay honey, you won't." Lita told her. She looked up at Kane who simply nodded and knelt down by both of them. Kane lifted Lauren into his arms and carried her to his and Lita's locker room as Lita followed. He set Lauren onto the couch while Lita sat beside her. "Okay, so tell me everything that happened."
Lauren explained everything from finding Trish to when she saw both their arms wrapped around each other, and kissing. "So then I just ran out of there," Lauren concluded. Lita was speechless to say the least. Before she could say anything, someone knocked on their door.
"Who is it?" Lita called out.
"It's Batista! I need to talk to you, it's urgent!" he stated through the door. Kane was ready to fight him, had Lauren asked him to. She simply kept mouthing to Lita, 'I don't want to see him'. Lita nodded and ushered her into their connected bathroom. Once she was hidden, Lita answered the door. "What's up Batista?' Lita asked, trying to act natural.
"Lita, I can't find Lauren anywhere. You haven't seen her have you?" Batista panted.
"No I haven't. But if I hear from her I'll give you a call all right?' Lita suggested. Batista nodded, still disappointed, and tried to see if Stacy had seen her next. Lita closed the door, and told Lauren it was all right to come out. Lauren walked out of the bathroom with her head bowed, and sniffling. "Well, you obviously can't go back to your room tonight," Lita sighed. Kane simply walked over to Lita's bag and started packing her things. "What are you doing?" Lita asked him.
"You're going to take Vixen to our room for the night. I'll stay here and pretend to help Batista look for her, while you two sneak out. I'll get my own room once we reach the hotel," he explained.
"Oh no Kane! I couldn't possibly put you through so much trouble!" Lauren told him.
"Trust me you can and you will," Lita smirked. "Once he makes up his mind there's no turning back." Lauren still looked unsure, but Lita walked over to her husband and kissed him gently on the lips. "Thanks, I owe you." she said quietly and gave him a wink.
"Kane," Lauren started stepping closer to him. "I can't thank you enough for helping me." Kane simply gave a non-creepy smile, and checked to see if the coast was clear outside in the hallway.
"Go now." he told them as they made a run for the nearest exit door. Lauren couldn't help but look back, as a tear flowed down her cheek. They both took a cab back to the hotel and took little time in running up to Lita's room.
"Well, at least we got here without any problems," Lita said wiping her brow. Lauren didn't say a word as she walked over to the window and stared out into the night sky. She suddenly felt Lita's hand on her shoulder. "It'll all be okay. Trust me, I know that man loves you. It was probably all a misunderstanding. We'll figure everything out tomorrow, okay?" Lauren nodded with a weak smile and got ready to go to sleep. She took the couch, ignoring Lita's demands to take the bed. Lita finally gave up when she heard fake snores coming from Lauren's form on the couch. However, sleep was far from Lauren's head that night, as every minute of what happened filled her mind.
I hope Lita's right and that it was all just a misunderstanding. Guess we'll have to see tomorrow. Lauren finally fell into a dreamless sleep as the night went on.
Meanwhile, Batista was riding in the limo alone, worried to death about Lauren. Where could she be? I have to explain to her what happened! Though Kane had suggested waiting until tomorrow, and giving her space and time to think. Batista walked into his empty hotel room, hoping to see Lauren jump out from behind something and run into his arms. But it didn't happen, and it wouldn't happen until this was all straightened out. He went to bed, noting the cold without Lauren's warm and inviting form wrapped in his arms. Sleep finally came for him as well, with a lot of thoughts about tomorrow filling his mind.
A/N: Weren't expecting this chapter, were you? Come on, there had to be SOME flaw, or shocking moment! But if it was me, and I saw Batista and Trish kissing, I wouldn't run away. First, I grab her by the hair and throw her all around the room until she was knocked out. Then, I'd take Batista and make him forget ever kissing her, hehe. Anyways, thank you all again for the awesome reviews. And sorry wildchild555, it's not a Shawn Michaels fic. Good guess though. Okay, this is yourLAST chance people. Because next chapter, I will be revealing the mystery superstar. Now someone did mention HIM, but I couldn't accept it because they guessed too many people, and I didn't think it would be fair. So you all have one more guess. Good luck:)