Chapter 78: Kick Ass Night

Lauren exited the elevator in white heels, jean skirt and white halter top. She waited in the lobby for Lita and Stacy, looking around to see if they were coming. Instead of seeing her friends she saw someone she wasn't expecting if she lived to see a thousand years. "Oh my god," Lauren gasped, barely able to speak. Not only was she unable to speak, but she couldn't even move as they came closer.

"Hi Lauren," he said with a smile as he stood in front of her.

"Brad? What are you doing here?" Lauren asked her ex-boyfriend.

"Well don't I get a hug at least?" Brad chuckled, ignoring her question and wrapping his arms around her tightly. Lauren slowly returned the gesture, but not because she wanted to. When he pulled away he was still smiling, "You look fantastic! They did right by hiring you as a WWE Diva. Good thing you didn't listen to me, huh?"

"Yeah, it's a good thing that despite you saying I was too ugly, too big and not a good fighter I went for my dream," Lauren replied, obviously unhappy.

Brad hung his head down low, trying to regain his composure. "Listen Lauren, I...I don't know what to say. I wish I knew why I was such a...a..."

"Jackass?" Lauren finished for him.

"Wow, you've really gotten some spunk since I last saw you." Brad told her running a hand through his black hair.

"Well maybe that's because the last time you saw me I was in a hospital bed. Listen, my friends are going to be here any second and I'm going out with them. So if you have something to say to me you should say it quick," Lauren stated crossing her arms over her chest.

"Lauren, I came here to see you to patch things up. I mean what happened between us was...it never should've happened I know that, and I'm pretty sure you do too." Brad said quietly, trying to look sincere.

"Brad, if you're trying to suggest that we get back together you're out of your already damaged mind." Lauren showed him her left hand, "I'm engaged now to a man who wouldn't even dream of hurting me. You could learn a lot from him."

Brad looked like he was ready to punch a wall, "Lauren, you can't ignore the two great years we had together for a steroid-pumped gorilla!"

Lauren smacked him right in the face, "Don't you dare talk about Dave like that! And as for those two 'great' years you mentioned, I might as well have forgotten them since you practically beat them out of me! Now please leave before I ask security to escort you out."

"Lauren, you need to stop and calm down before you say something you don't mean." Brad warned her darkly.

Lauren was keeping a tough front, but inside she was screaming for Dave to come help her. She knew how dangerous Brad was, she experienced it more than once, and it was stupid to provoke him. "Brad...please just go. I really don't want you here," Lauren said a bit more calmly.

"Lauren, just the thought of seeing you with another guy made me come here to show you how much I want you back. Please give me another chance," Brad said, obviously trying to calm down.

Before Lauren could even reply, "Is there a problem here?" Dave asked walking up behind Lauren. Brad watched the arm that wrapped around Lauren's shoulders and brought her close. Meanwhile, Dave didn't take his eyes off the man obviously bothering his girl. Dave knew how to play it cool, "Hi, I'm Dave." and stuck out his hand for Brad to shake.

"Brad," he replied bluntly reaching for Dave's hand.

"Nice to meet you Brad. Is there something we can do for you?" Dave asked. Brad looked down at Lauren who was sticking very close to Dave's side.

"No actually, I was just catching up with Lauren here. We used to go out, isn't that right Lauren?" Brad asked her.

Lauren just looked away, obviously uncomfortable with this whole situation. "Oh is that right?" Dave asked, pretending to be interested. "Well then I guess it must be tearing you up inside to be seeing her with a real man huh?"

"Dave," Lauren pleaded quietly, knowing what he was trying to do.

"You think you're a real man? Why, because you're pumping steroids you gargantuan bitch?" Brad yelled, going chest-to-chest with Dave, who was over a head taller than him.

Dave just looked up and chuckled, knowing that this punk was just asking for it. Before either of them could make a move, they felt Lauren push herself in between them. "That's enough!" she yelled and whipped toward Brad. "Now you get the hell out of here! I never want to see you again and I mean it!"

Brad huffed and puffed, looking as if he was ready to hit her, but one stern look from Dave told him it'd probably be best that he didn't. "Fine." was all he said before he stormed off, but not without a glare towards both of them.

Once he was gone Lauren turned and hugged herself to Dave, who hugged her tightly in return. "I'm so glad you showed up," she said, trying to keep her tears at bay.

"He didn't touch you did he?" Dave asked her. Lauren shook her head no and stepped back to look him in the eyes.

"He used to hit me," Lauren told him. Dave's eyes went three times wider than she had ever seen them. Without a word he tried going after the punk, but Lauren's hands stopped him. "Please don't go after him, I'd just prefer to forget about tonight and go out with the girls."

"You think you're going out with him here?" Dave asked her as if she were crazy.

"Dave, tonight I really need to go out and have fun with my friends. Please?" Lauren practically begged. Dave let out a heavy sigh but nodded silently, as Lauren quickly jumped up and kissed him on the lips.

"But if anything happens you need to call me, got it?" he asked her. Lauren gave him a smirk and salute as he kissed her deeply on the lips. Everything that had just happened was temporarily forgotten as Lauren melted into the kiss.

"Guess it's a shame I'm going out huh?" she whispered in his ear. Dave growled sexily and kissed her again.

"We can finish this later," he replied. They both turned to see their company for the evening and told the other they'd see each other later. Lauren ran up to Lita and Stacy and led them to a limo while Benoit and Dave waited for their own limo to show up.

"So what was all that about?" Stacy asked, regarding her and Dave's little show.

"Oh nothing," Lauren sighed. Lita still seemed quiet from everything that had happened earlier at the arena. "You okay girl?" Lauren asked her.

Lita jumped out of her reverie and tried to smile for her friends, "Yeah! I'm fine." Both Lauren and Stacy gave her a look, which led to a more truthful answer. "Kane won't answer his phone and he hasn't called me or come back to the hotel. I'm worried about him."

"Honestly Lita, I hope you're not worried that someone is gonna jump him," Stacy snickered. Lita just scoffed and laughed, "Seriously, do you think someone would be that stupid?"

"No, that's not it. It's just that...I hate it when we fight, because it always leads back to losing the baby and then it just gets worse. I don't want to fight with him," Lita said sadly as she gazed out the limo window.

"Well maybe that's why he's not back at the hotel or answering the phone, he's probably just blowing off some steam so he doesn't take it out on you." Lauren told her. "Trust me, I'm sure you'll see him later tonight, you'll have awesome make-up sex and all will be well."

"Okay, that's something I really didn't need to picture, but thank you," Stacy laughed.

The girls finally pulled up to the club, ready to let loose...but not too loose since one girl was married, one was engaged and the other was already involved. It was a sad night for single men everywhere, with Stacy in a short black dress and heels, and Lita in tight-ass jeans and red halter top. They made their way to the bar and ordered some shots, while Lita raised hers in a toast, "To a kick-ass night!"

"To a kick-ass night!" both Stacy and Lauren cheered as they clinked their glasses and downed their drinks. After a few more the ladies started dancing, helping Lita along with her bad leg. Needless to say they caught a lot of attention from a lot of good looking guys. Of course when they would try to dance with them, Lita would flash her wedding ring, Lauren her engagement ring and Stacy would just tell her she didn't want to.

"Seriously guys, I need that little piece of bling!" Stacy laughed, regarding their rings.

"Oh come on girl you've still got plenty of time and I'm sure Benoit's just waiting for the right moment. You don't wanna rush things!" Lauren told her over the pounding music.

"Well I don't know about you girls but I'm a bit thirsty from all this dancing, next round's on me!" Lita cheered as she led the girls back to the bar and ordered their shots.

"Wow, I think it's safe to say I'm a little bit more than tipsy," Lauren giggled.

"I hear that!" Lita laughed, in the same state of mind as her friend.

"I'm gonna hit the bathroom okay? I'll be right back," Lauren told them as she stumbled her way through the crowd towards the restrooms. Just before she could even open the swinging door, a hand grabbed her arm and whirled her around. "What the–" a hard slap to the face knocked the remaining words out of her.

A/N: Quite this twist, huh? I thought we should spice things up a little...more lol. I might as well admit it now, that yes I am evil. I'd say I'd try to fix that but I feel that I should be honest and admit that I probably won't lol. I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter! :)