Chapter 43: Finally!
Lauren ran right out of the club, to find that it was pouring rain. But she refused to let that stop her. She didn't even bother asking the limo to take her back to the hotel, so she started running as fast as she could. The hotel was about a twenty-minute drive from the club, so it was a longer run. After about 15 minutes of non-stop running in the freezing rain, Lauren stopped to catch her breath by holding onto a lamppost. Her feet were killing her because of the damn heels she was wearing. Her whole body felt so cold, but she knew she had to keep going. Before she knew it, she was off again. It was about another 15 minutes for her to actually reach the hotel. She didn't even bother asking where his room was, she just knew. She ran up the stairs, and found the hallway that had the room number 317 on the door. Lauren stood in front of his door, panting, shivering, and holding her fist over the door ready to knock.
For some reason, her hand didn't move. Her mind began to actually start thinking again. What if...what if he's already given up on me? What if he doesn't want me back? Her hand started to slowly fall back to her side. Lauren was losing energy fast, all because of her little run in the rain. Determination finally made it to her head, as she lightly knocked three times on his door. Guess there's only one way to find out. She heard his voice asking who it was, but she didn't answer him. She simply stood there, waiting for him to open it, and tell him what she needed to tell him. Lauren could hear him coming to open to the door, but each second left her weaker than the last. She even started swaying back and forth, trying to keep balance. It was then that she saw the door open, as he stood there in his pajama pants, shirtless as always. Lauren could literally feel her legs wobbling.
"Lauren?" Batista gasped in shock.
Here's my chance. "Ba...tis...ta," she panted as she finally gave out and started falling to the floor. Batista caught her against his chest, and held her to him tightly, hoping this wasn't a dream.
He realized it wasn't as soon as she came into his arms. "Oh my god! You're freezing!" he exclaimed as he lifted her into his arms and ran her into the bathroom. Batista leaned her against the shower wall as he adjusted the water to help warm her up. He stood under the water with her, to have his own body heat help her as well. Lauren looked up as Batista was standing with her in the soothing water. After about fifteen minutes, Batista realized her body temperature had risen to almost normal. He turned off the water and set her gently onto the edge of the tub. "Just sit tight, okay?" he asked her as he cupped her face. Lauren nodded as she smiled weakly into his eyes. He kissed her on the forehead and ran into his room to look for dry clothes she could wear. All his pants would fall right off of her tiny body, so he went with one of his own huge 'Batista' shirts. He ran back in to find her right where he left her, sitting on the edge of the tub. Batista set the shirt on the sink counter and grabbed a towel to dry her off with. He wrapped it around her tightly, and rubbed her arms dry watching her eyes the entire time. Lauren watched his eyes too, as he did what he's always done, take care of her.
"Batista, I–" Lauren was cut off by Batista placing a finger over her lips.
"You're going to catch a cold in those clothes," he told her gently. Lauren blushed since she knew she was too weak to take them off herself. Batista seemed to read her mind, as he took the bottom of her shirt and pulled it over her head. He saw her for the first time in just a simple black bra. She looked more beautiful to him than ever. Batista then knelt down and removed her heels, to see her blistered feet. "How far did you run?" he asked her in concern.
"All the way from the club," Lauren replied shamefully. "It's a 20 minute drive from here, so..." she trailed off, knowing that this would probably upset him.
"You're crazy, and stubborn," he said as he smiled up at her. Once he removed her shoes, he noticed the skirt would be a little more difficult. "Think you can stand up?" he asked her. Lauren tried, only to have Batista wrap her arms around his neck to have her lean on him. He slipped the skirt off to now reveal her black panties. Batista grabbed the shirt off the sink, and put it over her head to see it go all the way to her mid-thigh. He couldn't help but just look down at her, noting how beautiful she really was. Lauren still had her arms wrapped around his neck, and her head against his chest. Batista lifted her up into his arms again, and carried her over to the bed. He put her under the covers, and started walking away. Until a little hand clasped his, begging him to stay.
"Batista, please stay with me," she said letting a tear roll down her cheek. Batista bent down and kissed her tear away, as he whispered something into her ear.
"Forever," he said. He kissed her on the forehead and changed his pants to get into bed with her. Lauren instantly clutched to his chest crying as he wrapped his arms around her.
"I'm so sorry," she cried repeatedly into his chest. "I'm sorry I didn't listen, I'm sorry I hurt you, I'm sorry I–" Lauren was cut off by lips covering hers.
Batista pulled away slowly, wiping her tears with his thumb. "You don't know how long I've been wanting to do that," he smirked. Lauren simply smiled and clutched to him again, feeling him hold her even tighter.
Lauren told him what had happened at the club, and how she had overheard everything Trish had said. Plus, how she had beat the living crap out of her. "I can't believe I ever thought that you and Trish were..." she shuddered at the thought.
"I don't want to talk about that. I don't want to think about it. I want tonight to be about us," he told her as he stroked her damp hair softly.
Lauren smiled and closed her eyes in content, still exhausted from her little 'joy run'. Batista held her to him, realizing just how much his arms missed her form filling the space between them. They both fell asleep easily that night, knowing that tomorrow was going to be a new day. What was even more interesting was the dream they both had that night.
Lauren was still standing at the ledge, looking ready to jump. Batista stood there, watching her, not knowing what to say or do. She turned to him slowly, a tear slipping down her face, as she said, "if you still love me, come and get me." The rock beneath her broke, as she started falling. Until a large hand grasped her wrist and kept her from falling further. Lauren looked up to see Batista pulling her back onto the ledge, and smiling down at her. He wrapped one arm around her waist, and brought her lips to his. It was a dream come true, as they continued holding each other close.
Lauren woke up the next morning, with the sun shining through the glass balcony doors right onto their sleeping forms. She started rolling onto her side, only to feel Batista's arms hold her tighter. Lauren smiled and looked to see that he was still asleep. She slowly slipped out of his arms and walked out onto the balcony. The sun was just rising, making it almost 6 o'clock in the morning. The air was still cool from last night's rain storm. Lauren stood at the edge and looked out onto the beautiful city. She suddenly felt a blanket wrap around her shoulders from behind.
"It's too cold to be out in that," Batista told her wrapping his arms around her waist and laying his head on her shoulder.
"I just wanted to see the sunrise. I didn't mean to wake you up," Lauren replied reaching up and cupping his cheek. Batista covered her hand with his and kissed it tenderly.
"I woke up, and didn't see you next to me, so I figured last night was all a dream. But then I looked out and saw you standing here. You looked like a vision, with the breeze blowing your hair, and the sun shining on you. That was when I really thought it was a dream." Batista told her.
"Maybe this is all a dream, and any minute we'll wake up in separate rooms again. We'll both still be too stubborn to go to the other and explain everything and apologize." Lauren smiled softly. Batista merely chuckled as he rocked them back and forth. Lauren leaned her head against him, trying to stifle a yawn.
"Come on," Batista said kissing the top of her head. "Let's go back to sleep." Lauren nodded as they walked back in and held each other again to fall asleep.
A/N: THERE! ARE WE ALL HAPPY NOW? Are we through sending threatening emails? lol, kidding! I bet you all were expecting them to have sex, but no! Stupid ShadowVixen didn't make them do it! lol. Thank you all for the wonderful reviews and emails, they've really touched my heart. I'm so proud of myself, I finally bought a Smackdown magazine. And who was on the cover? My man, BATISTA! And he's in jeans! That's hot. Onto the responses!
civilian-kritik: That's right, newbie! lol. I'm happy to oblige :) PS-Don't worry you're not the newbie anymore.
Roxxy1984: Hey girl! Here's a chapter just for you! (Even though it's really for everybody) ;) Awesome job on your story by the way!
AngelsAriel: Now you're the newbie! lol. I'm glad you like my character, she's sort of me, and kind of not. Probably since if it really were me, I would have done him already. More like five seconds after, but hey, lol. Thank you for the review:)
Mrs. Orton-Cena: She's going! She's going! She's gone! Woooo, lol. You can and will take the suspense, because my story's the bomb. Wait...my story's a bomb! OH GOD WHAT HAVE I DONE? Take cover! (Behind Batista) lol. Thanks so much for the reviews:)
MissPhilippinesSuperStar: I hope they get back together too...YAY! They did! lol. Thank you for the reviews:)
foolishangel87: Yes, yes, yes! She's a million years old but still going strong! lol. Hell yeah she kicked Trish's ass:)
KaoriRKO: Yeah she got her man, I'm not cruel! lol. :)
Ashi-Mac: I'm so uber happy that you're so uber happy! lol. Someone probably will kick Trish's ass at some point, don't worry :)
Queen Li: Hey girl! How's it goin? Chocolate chip it is! I don't like oatmeal much either. I hope you were able to wait for this chapter. Don't worry, I believe in you! You will update your story, and it will be great, and I will review, and all will be well. You rock girl:)
takerschick: Okay! I did it! Am I forgiven? I can't live if I have an Undertaker fan against me, it would literally kill me. But then again, the Undertaker's dead so...ok don't forgive me! Kill me! lol. Hope you liked the chapter :)
nightwoman: I don't believe you! (cries) You're lying to me! I'm sure it was AWESOME! But I wouldn't know, someone was all selfish and didn't invite me. Poo on you! lmao. I'm just kidding, it's all good. Thanks for the reviews :) PS-I remove the poo curse lol.