Chapter 8: What a Guy

'She's probably off screwing someone else.' Laura mumbled to herself walking down a random hallway.

She spotted her sister sitting beside Paul and the two talking. 'Oh great, wonder if those two have done anything yet.' She shook her head not wanting to even think about it and walked towards them. 'Maybe I'm bitter.' She mumbled to herself.

"Hey sis, can we talk?" Laura said looking down at her sister.

Sara sighed. "I know I'm in trouble, aren't I?" She looked down as Pauls eyes went from Sara to Laura.

Laura glanced at Paul. "Paul, can I have a few minutes alone with my sister?" She asked smiling as Paul got up right away.

"Sure, I have a match and Vince is going to kick my ass if I don't go get ready anyway." He laughed a little and patted Sara on the back knowing what was going on. "See you two around." He smiled and walked into the lockeroom.

"I'm really sorry." Sara blurted before Laura could say anything.

Laura sat beside her on the cart and shrugged. "I'm over it. I just think you should be careful. I'm no better than you, I made a big mistake and didn't listen to Paul." She sighed.

"Paul, heh, he's a wise man, eh?" Sara said looking up at her sister.

"Why do you say that?" Laura cocked her head to the side curiously.

"Well first he told you to watch out with John, then he talked me out of sleeping around with anyone else." Sara laughed. "See, that mans wise."

"Really? He talked you out of it?" She said in a surprised tone.

"Yeah, he said first off it was a bad idea, and I'm still young. Then he told me it would only put more stress on you and that you love me, and want whats best for me."

Laura instantly smiled. "A very wise man." She chuckled and nodded her head. "He's right Sara, I just want whats best for you." She hopped off the cart and pulled her sister up hugging her.

Sara pulled away and smirked. "So Paul, he's pretty cute, isn't he?"

"Sara." Laura shook her head and laughed.

"No, not for me, I'm saying for you. You two would make a cute couple."

Laura had no response. "Well sis, I'm going to go hang out with a few of the guys, or go see Daryl." Laura just wanted to get away to clear her head. She hated being put on the spot.

"Alright, well call me when you're leaving, so I don't miss my ride." Sara laughed and waved to her Laura as she walked away.



Laura walked into the divas lockeroom and sat down sighing, she took her cell out dialing Daryls number.

Daryl answered immediately.

"Hey."

"Where are you?" Laura said instantly.

Daryl could tell by the tone of her voice something wasn't right. "I'm by the entrance area, just helping out a bit, almost done. Whats wrong?"

Laura honestly didn't know what was wrong with her. "I'll be there in a minute." She clicked her phone off and headed out of the lockeroom towards the entrance area.

She spotted Daryl gathering a few mics together for the show and headed towards her.

"Hey…" Laura mumbled not knowing what to say.

"Hiya…now are you gonna tell me what is going on?" Daryl asked curiously.

"I don't know, I just feel…..blah." That's the only word Laura could say that would express how she was feeling.

Daryl chuckled a little. "Blah? Well, what's on your mind?"

The two sat on a nearby crate.

"I guess I'm just frustrated. I love this job, but just the people are aggravating me." She grumbled.

"John?" Daryl raised an eyebrow.

"Well fine, not everyone is aggravating, I just feel pressured or something. But Paul talked to Sara about sleeping around and now she knows not to. Plus Paul and I had a little talk outside earlier that was rudely interrupted by Mr. Mcmahon, but whatever." She said pretending not to care.

"Wow, seems like Paul really wants to help you out…" Daryl replied looking at Laura as she looked away.

She shrugged. "Yeah, guess so…and Sara seems to think we'd make a cute couple." She laughed a little.

"Aww, well you two would actually." Her best friend nodded agreeing with Sara. "But I still don't see what could be frustrating you."

"Maybe I just feel left out or something? I don't know many people around here and besides Paul and I barely even know anything about eachother, so I guess it's kind of weird how he's getting involved in my life." Laura shrugged again.

"He's just trying to help, don't get upset over it, Laura. It's good to have people like that around, people who care." Daryl reassured her.

"Yeah you're right, he seems like a great guy." Laura admitted not noticing Paul behind her.



Daryl chuckled knowing he was there for the past couple of minutes of the twos conversation.

Paul placed his hands over Lauras eyes from behind. "Great guy to the rescue." He chuckled and removed his hands moving infront of her.

Laura twisted her mouth not knowing what to say.

"I have some stuff to do." Daryl lied and got up going down the hall.

Laura kicked her feet against the cart. "Hey, how long were you standing there?" She laughed.

"A few minutes, but thanks for the compliment." He smirked and sat beside her. "Lets mope together." Paul said kicking his feet against the cart at the same time as Laura.

Laura laughed. "Paul." She shook her head. "Aren't you ever upset?"

"Life is too short to be upset all the time." He said and stopped kicking his feet as Laura did the same. "I've had bad days, don't get me wrong, everyone does. But I just like to put smiles on peoples faces, so I guess that's what I focus most on." He shrugged.

"Well, when do you ever have the time to focus on yourself?" Laura said in a soft tone looking up at him.

"I guess I don't, well I do, I just focus on the positives…" Paul smiled. "What is it that's bothering you anyway? If it's okay that I asked."

"Well by now Paul, I have a feeling you're the type to try and fix all problems, and care for just about everyone." Laura chuckled. " I really don't know whats wrong with me. I guess I'm still stuck over the whole John thing.

Paul nodded. "I can understand that, I've been played over by women too, doesn't feel so good, but eventually you get over it. Theres someone out there for everyone, atleast I'd like to believe that." Paul turned his head to look at Laura beside him.

Laura turned her head making eye contact with him. "I guess you're right Paul. Wow. I feel a lot better, thanks…" She instantly smiled. Paul pulled her into a hug, still on the cart beside her.

She looked over his shoulder for a second, and then closed her eyes, feeling warmth and comfort.

'I can't believe I was complaining about him being in my business earlier.' She thought to herself as the two broke the hug.

"I better go, I have a match and my entrance is…." Pauls music played. "Right now!" He stumbled trying to get up and tripped running out on the ramp.

Laura watched the monitor as Paul stumbled out onto the ramp, she chuckled and shook her head.

'What a guy.' She thought to herself and kicked her feet against the cart continuously not taking her eyes off the monitor.