Chapter 70: Playing Dangerous Games

"Hey guys!" Lauren greeted as both Stacy and Lita waved.

"What have you been up to?" Lita asked from the punching bag.

"Just got finished a photo shoot with Batista," Lauren replied as she started stretching.

"Oh, that sounds hot!" Stacy winked from the treadmill.

"Oh trust me, it was," Lauren sighed. While the three friends were gossiping, an unexpected and unwelcome visitor appeared.

"Well, well. I didn't realize Batista could let his tramp go free," HHH smirked strutting up to them. All of them turned to face them, unhappy to see him.

"What do you want?" Lauren asked crossing her arms.

"I just came in here to workout a little that's all," HHH claimed "innocently" as he started backing off and going to do his own thing.

HHH was on the complete other side of the gym, when Lauren turned to her friends. "I know he's up to something."

"Definitely. What do we do?" Lita asked.

"I say we stay here and act like he isn't here. He's probably waiting for us to go get our guys, especially Batista. We just chill, finish what we're doing and ignore him," Lauren stated as she went back to stretching. Lita and Stacy nodded as they continued their own workout, keeping an eye out for HHH.

It had been at least 10 minutes, and HHH had kept quiet and to himself, making the girls even more nervous. Stacy tapped Lita on the shoulder and asked Lauren to come over. "Guys, I don't like this at all. Usually he's with Flair talking about what bimbos we are or something like that. Now he's all quiet and...just not talking." Both girls agreed as they looked over and saw HHH just lifting the weights quietly. "I really don't want to be in here with him, even if it is three of us and one of him."

"Stacy's right, we probably shouldn't stay here, no matter how it'll make us look," Lauren agreed. "All right, let's get our stuff and just workout later." Lita and Stacy agreed as they grabbed their bags and headed out the door, assuming Lauren was behind them. Lauren looked left and right for her bag, only to find someone holding it in their hands.

"Looking for this?" HHH smirked, dangling her bag a few feet away from her.

He must've grabbed when I wasn't looking, Lauren thought angrily to herself. "I would appreciate it if I could have my bag back," she said quietly holding her hand out.

HHH just chuckled to himself, as he tossed the bag in between them, equal distance from both of them. "Take it if you want it," he said with a stupid smile on his face. Lauren could feel herself shaking, hoping he couldn't see it.

She hesitantly took a step forward, as HHH did the same, making her jump back. HHH just laughed at her. If I don't try to get it, he'll think I'm scared of him. Though I guess I wouldn't be lying if I said I did. But I can't have Batista between me and him all the time, I'm on my own for this one, she thought sadly to herself. "Despite being called 'The Game' I don't feel like playing," Lauren said as she took a few steps forward, keeping her eyes on HHH the entire time. Amazingly, he didn't make a move as she came forward to retrieve the bag. As soon as she had it in her hand she quickly turned around and headed for the door. Maybe I can actually get out of this– Lauren's thoughts were cut off by two rough arms grabbing her from behind and dragging her away from the door. Before a scream could escape her lips, Lauren found herself face down on the gym floor.

"Don't wanna play, huh?" HHH growled in her ear as he pinned both her wrists down to the floor. He felt her struggling against him, making him laugh, "well we're gonna see about that." HHH then rolled her over so she was facing up at him as he straddled her waist. With her wrists still held down, Lauren was virtually powerless against him.

"Get the hell off me!" she screamed.

"Oh come on, Vixen! When the Game wants to play, he plays," he said as he leaned in close. "And the Game, always wins." Before Lauren knew what was happening, she felt HHH crash his rough lips against hers. She muffled in protest as she tried to fight him off of her, with no luck at all. HHH was practically smothering her with his mouth, making her screams useless.

"In there!" Lauren heard Stacy's voice scream from the door. The next thing Lauren knew, HHH was being ripped off her, and was punched damn good in the face. Lauren sat up coughing and wiping furiously at her lips, as she looked up to see her rescuer.

In a blinding fury, Batista was beating the living hell out of HHH, with the help of Benoit and Kane. Stacy and Lita helped Lauren to her feet, as they watched their men take care of business. Batista laid numerous threats to HHH if he had ever touched Lauren again he wouldn't live long enough to regret it. Before they knew it, HHH was nothing more than a mess on the floor.

Once all three men were finished, Batista ran up to Lauren and gently took her face in his hands. "Are you okay?" he panted from the workout he had just done on HHH.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Lauren nodded quickly. Batista held her tightly to him before grabbing her bag and lifting her into his arms. Lauren clutched to him as he took them both back to the room.

Once they got there, Batista gently set her down onto the bed, checking her to see if she was truly all right. "Are you sure you're not hurt anywhere?" Batista asked.

"Yes, I'm sure. I uh...I better go grab a shower." Lauren said, trying to act unaffected by what happened.

"Lauren," Batista said as he took her hand and stopped her. "I know this is bothering you, please, let me help you."

"You don't have to Batista, I'm fine, really. HHH is just an idiot who wishes he was as lucky as you are," Lauren said, trying to be confident and keep her tears at bay. "I really need a shower." was all she said before she walked into the bathroom and shut the door.

Batista could hear her start crying as soon as she the shower started. He could tell that she was trying to be quiet about it, and it broke his heart. His hand found the knob as he quietly opened the door to see her in shower, just standing there, looking as beautiful as ever.

Lauren never heard the door open, but did hear the shower door open behind her. She quickly turned, revealing her red eyes from crying. "I'm sorry," she whispered and turned away holding herself. Batista took little time to wrap her in his arms, letting her cry freely. "I hate him," Lauren cried.

"I know sweetie, I know." Batista whispered as he kissed her neck tenderly. For almost 20 minutes they stood beneath the water, Batista merely holding the woman he loved. Lauren turned the water off and turned to face him.

"How did you know to come down to the gym?" she asked curiously. Batista simply smirked before lifting her into his arms and putting her into the sink counter to wrap a towel around her.

"Well, luckily, I happened to realize that you had left your cell phone here. I was on my way down to hand it to you when I ran into Benoit and Kane waiting for Stacy and Lita. The two of them walked out talking about HHH, when they suddenly looked worried. Then I asked them if you were still in the gym, and they screamed that we had to get in there now. When two ladies scream that you have to get somewhere, you get there and you get there fast." Batista chuckled, as Lauren laughed. "So I walked in there, and the rest of the story speaks for itself."

Lauren nodded, her eyes traveling down to the floor. Batista lowered and angled his head so she was looking at him. "Stop," she whined, unable to hold in a smile. Batista stood straight and placed some strands of hair behind her ear. Lauren wrapped her arms around his neck and brought her as close to him as possible. Batista held her tightly, both standing there silently until Lauren suggested they get something to eat with a smile on her face.

Batista watched as she hopped down and started getting dressed. Lauren noticed him watching her and sent a small smile over to him, letting him know that she would be okay. He walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his waist.

"I promise, I'm gonna make you forget all of this," Batista whispered into her hair.

"How do you plan on doing that?" Lauren asked looking up at him.

"Just wait and see," Batista replied before giving her a sweet kiss on the lips before taking her hand and taking her out to eat.

A/N: Okay, I'm trying to improve updates only because there's a chapter I'm dying to put up here. But I must bide my time, lol. Thanks so much for the reviews. PS-It was HHH! Lol. Just so you know, lol. :)