Audrey never thought the thought would cross her mind, but Randy was actually a really nice guy compared to the jerk he portrayed on television. Who knew he had manners and charms. They'd been dancing with each other for awhile. Audrey at first felt apprehensive but the minute he took her hand all doubts went out the window. She would momentarily glance over at Josie (the random guy still clinging to her) and Josie would grin back. He had matched her body up with his when a slow song came on and they swayed together. It was too right. She'd glance up his direction and he would wink back.
They swayed with each other, neither one exactly saying anything until Audrey's phone vibrated in her purse. She stopped the dance to check it out, uh oh it was the rents.
"Crap" She muttered putting the phone back in her purse.
"Something wrong? ".
"I got to go" She replied.
She couldn't tell him that was her overprotective Parents calling her home. He would definitely think she was a loser, or worse a baby.
"Hey Jo, we got to go".
Josie frowned but bid her dance partner goodbye." See ya later sexy".
"Let me atleast walk you out to your car" Randy said going into stride with her.
They got outside to the car, it was a little more awkward now that they weren't occupied dancing. Josie opened the passenger door and slid in, leaving them outside.
"So I had a good time" Randy said.
"Me too" She had to admit.
"Can I get a hug before you go".
Audrey hesitated, he wanted them to be close again. Randy opened his arms and grinned. Hell they went this far, she stepped into his embrace. He wrapped his arms around her briefly. Audrey sunk into his body, feeling totally….safe. He let go but no before slipping something into the pocket of her jeans.
Audrey pulled the ball of paper out." What's this? ".
"Open it and find out".
She un-balled the paper and looked, her eyes widened." your number?".
"No its my dad's number, of course silly bird" Randy said teasing.
"I can't take this from you Randy" She said shaking her head." We barely know each other".
"I know your completely taken by me like I am you" Randy said stepping closer to her.
"And how do you know that? " she asked as her cheeks flushed red.
"Remember our moment before my match, instant chemistry" Randy answered running a finger along her jaw.
"I can't and I won't take this".
"You can and you will….because I'm not excepting it back" Randy finished a smirk spreading on his face.
Audrey looked at him frowning and then she turned away, darn him for being so cute and handsome. He was equally as stubborn as she was if not more.
"Take it, put it to good use" Randy said then.
"Randy…".
"No Audrey" He planted a kiss on her cheek." I'll be seeing you…sooner than you think".
And with that he disappeared back into the club. Audrey stared after him, her hand rising to touch her cheek where his kiss lingered. Such soft lips. She heard the window roll down behind her.
"Don't stand there Aud, you look ridiculous " Josie said through the open window.
Audrey put the number back in her pocket and walked around the car and got in. On the way home, Josie continually yapped on about their moment out front of the club. Audrey didn't even hear her, her mind was occupied on his kiss and the fact he'd given her his number.
They'd gotten home safely and went into their respective homes. Audrey creeped into hers hoping not to disturb her Parents. The light flicked on in the den, well so much for that.
"There you are young lady" Her mother appeared in the doorway.
Audrey cringed, here we go. She followed her mother into the den and found her father sitting in his recliner still in his work clothes.
"Care to explain where you been Audrey Lynn" Her father asked quietly, meaning he was close to loosing his temper.
"I was out with Josie".
"Well I know that, where did you two go" He said raising his voice a little higher, causing both her and her mother to cringe.
"Clive calm down" Eileen said to her husband.
"Don't tell me to calm down, its 3:30 in the damn morning and she's just getting here. She kept us up worrying, I want to know where she's been and I want to know got damn now".
"We were at a party" Audrey blurted out.
"Lie."
Audrey frowned. He couldn't possibly know……
"You and Josie went to that wrestling show, didn't you? ".
Audrey hung her head, there wasn't much she could say. He knew the truth.
"A friend of mine called and said he spotted you there, sitting ringside".
"Sitting ringside? Audrey! " Eileen exclaimed turning toward her.
Audrey backed up a little." I don't understand what the big deal is, its just entertainment, its not like I would run away to join it".
Clive advanced on her." The only thing you need to understand young lady is this is our house, you still live in it, so you follow our damn rules, got it? ".
Audrey looked her father in the eye. Her whole life she had been intimidated by him. Making her jump at his every beck and call. It had to stop.
"Did you hear me girl" Clive spat.
Audrey could smell the lingering alcohol on his breath and knew then he had been drinking. It made him get like this. She couldn't be scared of him anymore.
Audrey narrowed her eyes." No. I'm 18 and I will do what I damn well please".
She couldn't believe her own ears, she rarely swore. She could believe what happened next. She hadn't time to react when she felt her father's hand crash into her face with a resounding clap.
"Clive! " Eileen shouted rushing to her daughter.
Tears gathered in Audrey's eyes but she pushed her mother away before she could hold her. Instead she turned on her heel and ran upstairs to her room.
She stood in her mirror and examined the red mark forming where his hand had connected. This wasn't the first time, so maybe that's why it didn't sting as much anymore. Her mother did what she did every time it happened, she stood by and watched. She wiped her eyes with her hand, and oddly she smiled, she stood up to him. The result was bad, but she did what she needed to do.
Her cell vibrated in her purse and she crossed the room to get it. She looked at the number and her eyes widened….how?
"How did you get my number" Audrey said answering.
"Hello to you too sweetness".
"Randy".
"From your friend. Remember she went off to the bathroom and then I went to the bathroom. I asked her for it and she gave it to me".
Audrey's mouth dropped however she wasn't mad like she knew she should be, a part of her wanted to hear his voice again.
"I was calling to make sure you got home safely".
Audrey smiled." Yup, we got home a few minutes ago".
"That's good".
Silence. But it was a comfortable silence not the awkward kind.
"Audrey talk to me".
"What? ".
"Talk to me, I want to hear your voice again".
"What should I talk about? ".
"Anything is fine as long as I can hear you talk".
Audrey couldn't believe it. Most people who weren't from Texas didn't like her southern accent.
"I guess I can share a little about myself".
"Great idea".
They talked to each other awhile that night and learned a lot about each other. It was crazy how they found it so easy to finish each other's sentences. One by one her walls began to fall down. She wasn't apprehensive anymore.
April 2005
"Jaws will drop when you walk into the room with Randy on your arm. A WWE wrestler goes to High School Prom" Josie gushed.
"I just hope he stays on my arm considering some females who go to our school".
"They don't have a chance, Randy only has eyes for you. Besides you look better than most of those girls".
They picked up their matching purses that went their dresses and walked down stairs.
"Honey you look beautiful" Eileen said.
"Thanks you".
"You look nice baby" Clive said from the recliner.
"Thanks" Audrey said coldly.
Ever since the incident 5 months ago, things between her and her dad were different. There wasn't much said between them. She kind of liked it that way. The doorbell rang and Audrey's heart sped up as she opened the door. Randy and Josie's date, Chris, was standing there. The limo was parked at the curb.
"Hey sweetness" Randy said pecking her cheek.
Randy had to keep his distance around her Parents. They still didn't know the extinct of their relationship.
Chris walked over to Josie and kissed her. They got some pictures taken and then they were off to the prom. And when Randy and Audrey made their entrance into the hotel party room, everything stopped. Girls practically gawked and guys dawned jealous looks.
Randy pulled her onto the dance floor and they danced to a slow song forgetting the people around them. It had been 4 months since she last seen him and they had made prom arrangements over the phone. It felt so good to be this close again.
Suddenly Randy lifted his head." Come outside with me for a second".
Audrey nodded taking his hand.
Randy led the way out to the fountain area in the courtyard, where they were alone for the most part.
"Why'd we come out here".
"Audrey, your amazing in everyway, and I want you to go when I leave" Randy said taking both her hands.
Aud stared stunned." Randy that's a heck of a request".
"Say yes, its what we both want".
"You know I want to be with you, but I have to finish my senior year, my Parents would freak if I didn't graduate".
"Your Parents are pricks" Randy spat.
"You don't have to tell me".
They both stood in silence. Each mulling over there own thoughts.
"There's always after graduation. Then I can move to Missouri with you" Audrey said smiling.
Randy covered her mouth with his." I'm happy baby".
Audrey giggled.
Randy pulled a ring from his pocket. Audrey's eyes grew wide.
"Randy…".
"Relax doll, the time isn't right. This is a promise ring. That signifies we're promised to each other".
He placed the ring on her hand. Audrey loved it right away.
"Ring or no ring Randy, I'll always want you" Audrey said pulling his lips to hers.
"One question though".
"Yes? " Audrey questioned.
"Suppose if I did pop the question right now, would you have said yes".
Audrey smiled coyly." Looks like you have to wait and find out".
Randy smirked and pulled her into a passionate kiss.
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