Helloooooooo!!!! SORRY! Just way too busy, I'm really trying, please bare with me!!! This chapter is a good one, lots of drama, so…..Are you ready?! Lol, gotta do that! Please review!! Thanks a bunch! Also, during the match, the bold text is Paul at the hosptial, it might get confusing…so bare with it, it's not that much.
Laura--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Monday July 24th
Lexi wakes up to find Paul's arm wrapped around her bare waist tightly. She smiles as she thinks of the past week, the perfect week. They finally had made up, promising never to leave each other again. Lexi leans up and kisses his lips softly causing the slumbering man to slowly wake up. Paul looks down at Lexi and smiles, taking in her beauty. Her hair is messed up, her make-up smeared on her face, her naked body pressed against his, and he wouldn't have it any other way.
"Morning," Lexi murmurs, "sleep well?"
"After last nights activities?" Paul questions, "damn straight, I could barely keep up with you."
Lexi giggles and kisses him again. He wraps his arms around her and flips her over so he's on top. He kisses her neck and makes his way down her chest when his cell phone breaks it up. He groans and reaches for it, noticing Stephanie's number.
"What?" Paul growls as Lexi strokes his chest.
"It's time," Stephanie states, "I'm going into labor."
Paul jumps off the bed, closing his cell phone. She watches as he quickly throws on some jeans and a DX t-shirt, throwing his things into his bag.
"Paul?" Lexi asks softly, "what's going on?"
"It's Stephanie," Paul replies, "our baby is on the way."
Lexi looks down and sighs. "Our baby", that's what he said.
"What about us?" Lexi questions, pulling the sheet up around her, "when will you be back?"
"There is no us," Paul answers quickly, "it was just for fun."
He walks out of the room, leaving Lexi to watch the door shut behind him.
Later That Night
Lexi walks into the arena alone, her head down. She doesn't notice Randy and John walking up behind her. John taps her on her shoulder and she whirls around, smacking him hard. Randy chuckles as John rubs his cheek.
"Oh, god, John, I'm so sorry!" Lexi exclaims, placing her hand over his, "I thought you were one of the Spirit Squad guys."
"It's cool," John mumbles, "damn girl, you can hit."
"That's what happens when you're in DX," Lexi states, picking up her bag, "what can I do for you two?"
"Well for starter, you can do me," Randy states bluntly, receiving a smack from Lexi across his cheek, "what the fuck bitch?!"
"Wanna say that again?" Lexi challenges, "because I will not hesitate to hit you where it hurts."
Randy glares at her as John throws an arm around her shoulders.
"Is it true that Paul is with Stephanie who's about to give birth?" John asks curiously, "everyone's talking about it, but no one knows for sure."
"Yes, it's true," Lexi sighs, shrugging John's arm off her shoulders, "I got to get going, Shawn and I are up first."
"Listen, if you're not up to anything later, you should come with us to the club," John suggests.
Lexi shrugs and walks off leaving Randy and John to watch her. Lexi walks into DX's locker room and sets her bag down, flopping down on the couch. She pulls out her cell phone and sighs.
"What am I thinking?" Lexi mutters to herself, "he'll never call."
Lexi buries her head in her hands. Shawn walks into the room to see Lexi like that and looks at her sadly, knowing why she's upset.
"Want to talk about it?" Shawn asks softly, sitting down next to her.
"Not really," Lexi says into her hands, then looks up, "but I need to. He said it was for fun, that it meant nothing."
Shawn looks at her confused. Lexi shakes her head, tears falling softly.
"He meant the last week that we spent together," Lexi states, "I should've known better. Stephanie always wins."
Shawn pats her back softly and shakes his head, cursing his best friend for hurting this innocent woman. Lexi leans into Shawn, letting the tears fall. Shawn can feel the anger boiling inside of him as Lexi looks up at him.
"Why don't you get ready? Raw is going to start pretty soon, and since Vinnie Mac is gone, we'll get to mess with the show," Shawn explains, "I'm going to make a phone call while you get ready."
Lexi nods and heads into the bathroom and as soon as she shuts the door, Shawn whips out his cell phone, dialing Paul's number. After a couple rings, Paul picks up.
"Shawn, what's going on?" Paul asks, the sounds of the hospital behind him.
"What the hell do you think you're doing to Lexi?!" Shawn demands, exiting the locker room, "she's not your toy!"
"Woah, Shawn, chill," Paul replies, taken aback by his tone, "I haven't done anything!"
"You told her that it was all a joke," he hisses, "I thought you had more class than that, may God have mercy on your soul."
He hangs up and walks back into the locker room. Lexi is checking herself in the mirror. She's wearing a lime green tube top and black mini skirt with 'SUCK IT' on the back. She turns around and smiles at Shawn.
"Ready to kick some ass?" Lexi asks, slipping her hand into his.
Shawn nods and together they walk to the gorilla area. Their music hits and the two head down to the ring. Shawn grabs a mic as Lexi leans against the ropes, winking at him.
"As many of you may know, a few weeks ago, Triple H and myself pulled a bit of a prank on the McMahon's. We told them that one Stephanie McMahon had gone into labor, and that was a lie," Shawn explains as Lexi mock gasps.
"As it would seem, however; life often imitates art, because at this very moment, Stephanie McMahon is in the hospital in Connecticut, giving birth to her first child," Shawn states as Lexi smirks, "he father and brother, faithfully, by her side."
Lexi grabs the mic from Shawn and smiles, shaking her head.
"Unbeknownst to them, our partner in crime, Triple H, is in that very same hospital, at this very moment," Lexi exclaims, "some how, he's got a bit of an 'inside' scoop into this whole pregnancy thing."
"Yeah, I think he knows who the father is," Shawn replies as the crowd roars in approval, "that not withstanding, two thirds of DX is here tonight and we promise to deliver twice the fun."
Suddenly, Coach's music hits causing Lexi to leave her position by the ropes and join Shawn's side. Coach is on the phone as he gets in the ring.
"I hate to burst your bubble you two, but just because the McMahon's aren't here tonight, doesn't mean that you two will run amuck," Coach states, "Mr. McMahon has put me in charge of Raw tonight and I'm the only person in the world to have Mr. McMahon on speed dial."
"Is that him?" Shawn questions innocently, ripping the phone from Coach's grasp, "hi Vince! It's me HBK! Look, sir…it's been a couple of years since I was in a delivery room, but I don't think you should be using that kind of language in there. Oh, by the way, Cleveland's got two words for ya…"
He holds the phone up and the crowd yells "Suck It" before putting back to his ear.
"No sir, they didn't say that," Shawn states, "they said to say hi! They love you here in Cleveland. No that wasn't for you….."
The crowd boo's and Lexi giggles, leaning up against Coach, playing with his tie.
"Now remember, remember the lamaze, the breathing," Shawn says, doing it, then stops suddenly, "I think he wants to talk to you, he's pretty mad."
"Mr. McMahon, I apologize," Coach says, brushing Lexi off of him and pacing the ring, with Shawn following him, "No sir…I didn't….you want me to do what?! Yes, sir."
Coach hangs up and Shawn gives him a goofy smile, hitting him on the chest.
"Did he ask about me?" Shawn asks hopefully.
"No Shawn, he did not ask about you," Coach answers, "but he mentioned you."
"What'd he say?" Shawn inquires.
"He said that you, Shawn Michaels, HBK, will have a match here tonight, live on Raw," Coach starts, but Shawn cuts him off.
"Against who?" Shawn demands, "wait, lemme guess. Me against the Spirit Squad, 5 on 1."
"Actually, no, you're not taking on the Spirit Squad. Tonight, its going to be you, Shawn Michaels one on one with….Me."
Shawn stares at him, expressionless for a moment. Lexi looks around as the crowd chants 'HBK.' All of a sudden, Shawn busts out laughing, then composing himself for a moment, before bursting out laughing again, rolling around in the ring as Lexi giggles with him. Shawn sits up, and does the crotch chop and continues to laugh. Lexi waves as Coach gets out of the ring. Shawn finally composes himself and they leave, hand in hand.
!!!!!!!!AT THE HOSPITAL IN CONNECTICUT!!!!!!!!!
Paul watches the events unfold on Raw, glaring at Vince who's sitting across the bed from with Shane at his side. He's not paying attention to Shawn or Coach, but to Lexi who looks beautiful. Stephanie is in between contractions and is holding his hand softly. She tugs on his arm and he slowly turns his attention to her.
"You really love her don't you?" Stephanie whispers, so her father and brother wont hear.
Paul smiles and turns his attention back to Lexi, nodding. As Raw goes to commercial, he turns back to her.
"I think I might have ruined it though," Paul mumbles, "I'm going to get some coffee, I'll be right back."
He exits the room and down to the cafeteria, grabbing a coffee. As he goes back to the room, he bumps into Shane who's leaning against the wall, smirking.
"What are you smiling at?" Paul demands.
"Oh nothing," Shane replies innocently, "just about Shawn's match. I hope nothing bad happens."
Paul narrows his eyes, clenching his teeth.
"What do you mean?" Paul questions, "what did you just do?"
"Just called in a favor," Shane answers, as Paul shakes his head, walking away, "it'd be a shame for Lexi to get hurt."
Paul stops in his tracks, growling slightly. He whips around, letting his coffee fall to the ground, throwing Shane against the wall.
"You hurt her in any way so help me god, I will make you wish you were never born," Paul vows, "leave her alone."
"Touchy," Shane mocks, "does someone have feelings for her?"
Paul lets out another low growl, slamming him against the wall.
"Fuck with her, I'll fuck with you," Paul states.
"Don't worry, I'm not fucking with her…yet," Shane smirks sadisticly, "tonight, someone else will be though."
!!!!!!BACK AT THE ARENA!!!!!!
Lexi sighs, twirling her hair around her finger, watching another boring match. She looks down at her hand that's resting on her stomach, a pang of sadness shooting through her. Shawn enters the locker room, 2 waters in hand, tossing one to Lexi. She catches it and sets it down next to her, not looking up at Shawn.
"Doll, there's something really bothering you," Shawn says softly, "what is it?"
"Shawn, if I tell you this, you can't tell anyone, especially Paul," Lexi whispers, "he doesn't need to know this now."
Shawn nods, wrapping an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close. Lexi takes a deep breath and looks up at him.
"I was pregnant," Lexi admits, "8 years ago."
Shawn stares at her confused, and Lexi smiles weakly.
"I found out 4 days before Paul dumped me for Stephanie," Lexi continues, "I was going to tell him that night….that he was going to be a father."
Shawn's eyes go wide, understanding what she's now talking about.
"Wait….you were pregnant?"Shawn questions, "what happened?"
"Eric found out, pushed me down the stairs and I lost it," Lexi replies, "I was only 3 months pregnant."
Shawn hugs her for a long time, pulling away and giving her a kiss on the cheek. Lexi smiles at him and looks over at the wall clock.
"Looks like we're on soon," Lexi states, "come on, lets get this over with."
Shawn nods and begins to stretch. Lexi's cell phone starts to ring and she picks it up, Paul's number shown on the screen. She stares at it before shutting off her phone, throwing it on the couch. Shawn sighs and stands up, wrapping an arm around her waist.
"Ready doll?" Shawn asks, "this shouldn't take long."
Lexi takes one last look at her cell phone and nods, following Shawn out of the room.
!!! BACK AT THE HOSPITAL!!!!
Paul curses as Lexi's voice mail picks up for the 5th time. He shuts his phone and sits down, his head in his hands. Stephanie had her baby and Vince and Shane had gone home to watch the events of Raw. Paul looks over at Stephanie who's watching the commercials during Raw.
"Something wrong?" Stephanie asks, looking over at him, "your eye is twitching."
"Lexi won't answer her god damn cell phone," Paul mutters, slouching down in his chair, "something bad's going to happen, I can feel it."
Stephanie smiles softly as Raw comes back from commercial. DX's music hits and Paul looks up, his full attention on the TV. Shawn comes bouncing out with Lexi following after him. Paul smiles at what she's wearing, wishing he could be there. Coach is already out in the ring and Shawn poses in the ring with Lexi as the pyro's go off.
"Please don't let anything happen to her," Paul whispers as the bell rings.
!!!BACK AT THE ARENA, DURING SHAWNS MATCH!!!
Shawn climbs up onto the top rope and hits the flying elbow on Coach and Lexi signals for the sweet chin music. Suddenly, she's grabbed from behind and pulled back. She turns around to see Mitch pulling her up the ramp. She leans down, flipping him over her back and onto the steel ramp.
Paul sucks in a breath as Mitch grabs Lexi from behind, watching her struggle. She flips him over her back and rushes into the ring, as Shawn clears the ring of the Spirit Squad. Shawn hits Coach with the Sweet Chin Music and stands over Coach, smirking. Paul smiles but it fades when he sees the last person he wants to see in the ring…..Umaga. Lexi has her back to him and she claps, mocking Coach.
"Lexi!" Paul yells out, standing up as she turns around.
Lexi turns around to get out of the ring when she runs into a brick wall. She looks up in horror to see Umaga standing there. She goes to scream but he wraps his arms around her, getting her in a bear hug, tossing her into the ring post, causing her to hit her head. Umaga hits Shawn with a Samoan drop. The ref rings the bell and Shawn wins via disqualification. Armando gets in the ring and the Squad tires to go after Shawn, but Umaga scares them away.
Paul watches as Armando snaps the cigar in half. Umaga grabs Shawn, but before he can give him the Samoan Spike, Lexi jumps on his back, clawing at his face.
"Damn it Lexi! Get out of there!" Paul yells, as Stephanie watches on in horror.
Umaga tosses her off his back and walks over to her, looking at Armando who's nodding frantically. Umaga pulls her up by her hair and nails the Samoan spike on Lexi. Paul watches as she crumples to the mat, blood starting to come out of her mouth. Umaga then hits the Spike on Shawn before leaving the ring.
"Oh god," Stephanie states softly, "Paul, you have to go to her."
Paul looks over at Stephanie and nods, grabbing his coat and rushing out of her hospital room.
Lexi groans and slowly opens her eyes, letting them adjust. She sees John, Tim the trainer, Shawn, and Randy standing over her. She goes to talk, but Shawn places a finger on her lips.
"You're in the trainers office," Shawn states, "don't talk, it'll only make it worse."
Lexi nods and looks up at John who winks at her, slipping his hand into hers.
"It'll be ok Lex, you're going to stay with me tonight," John says, kissing her cheek.
"She should be fine," Tim speaks up, "there will be some major bruising and you wont be able to talk for the next couple days without some pain, so try not to talk so much these next couple days."
Lexi nods and goes to sit up, but gets dizzy, falling into John's arms.
"You also took quite a bump to the head when he tossed you into the ring post," Tim adds, "just take it easy."
John wraps an arm around her waist and walks with Shawn down to their locker room. John sits Lexi down on the couch as both him and Shawn gather her things. John holds up a lacy red thong and Lexi snatches it out of his hands, smiling.
"You better model that for me," John states, zipping up her bag, "you going to ride with us Shawn?"
"Nah, go ahead, I'm at a different hotel any ways," Shawn replies, "I'll call you tomorrow to see how she's doing."
John nods and helps Lexi up, walking out of the room. Shawn stuffs his things into his bag and looks at his cell phone, seeing 11 missed calls. He chuckles and sees that all of them are from Paul. Shawn dials his number and on the 2nd ring, Paul answers.
"Shawn!" Paul exclaims quietly, "how is she?"
"Why are you talking so softly?" Shawn asks, dodging the question.
"I'm on a flight to Cleveland," Paul replies, "answer the fucking question!"
"She's hanging in there," Shawn answers, "she hit her head pretty hard, she's going to have a lot of bruising around her neck, and she cant talk for a couple days, but other that that, she's dandy."
"Fuck," Paul hisses, "I should've been there, I could've stopped him."
"No you couldn't of," Shawn states, "you were with Stephanie, don't beat yourself up over it."
"Where is she?" Paul demands, "I need to tell her something."
"She's with John, he's taking care of her tonight."
"What?!" Paul yells, "fuck, I got to go, the attendant is coming over, I'll call you when I land."
Shawn shakes his head and heads back to the hotel.
Paul groans in disgust as he gets off the plane, grabbing his bag and walking over to the rental counter. The man at the desk looks up, raising an eyebrow.
"Can I help you?" The man asks, obviously annoyed.
"I need a car, now," Paul demands, "I don't care what it is, I just need one."
The man snorts and looks on his computer, slowly looking through the selections. Paul starts to drum his fingers on the desk and the man looks up.
"We have a Lincoln Navigator," The man says, "would that be ok?"
"That's fine," Paul replies, handing over his credit card.
10 minutes later, he's speeding his way to the Holiday Inn where John is staying. He arrives in record time and dashes through the doors and up to the desk.
"I need to know what room John Cena is in," He states, out of breath, "please."
The woman nods, recognizing who he is. She tells him the room number and he jogs over to the elevators, hitting the button. Getting impatient, he decides to take the stairs. He takes the stairs 2 at a time, arriving at the 6th floor. He runs down the hall, stopping in front of John's room. He pounds on the door, and he can hear rustling before the door opens. John opens the door in his boxers and Paul narrows his eyes, looking around John to see Lexi sound asleep on the bed, in a Chain Gang t-shirt. Paul grabs John and throws him against the wall.
"If you touched her, I will kill you," Paul hisses, his face getting red.
"Chill big man!" John states, "I wouldn't think of it!"
Paul lets John go and walks over to the bed. Lexi is sleeping on her stomach and he can see the bruises starting to form. He sits down on the bed, brushing the hair away from her face. Lexi stirs and her eyes going wide at the sight of Paul. She opens her mouth, but Paul's comes crashing down on hers, kissing her hard. He lets his hand run through her hair as they slowly pull apart.
"Lexi, I'm so damn sorry," Paul murmurs, "you have no idea how sorry I am."
"You said I meant nothing," Lexi croaks, wincing at the pain.
"Baby, don't talk," Paul insists, "I was wrong. You mean everything to me."
Lexi narrows her eyes at him in suspiscion. Paul smiles and grasps her hand, kissing the back of it.
"All I could think of tonight was you, wondering what you were doing, if you were ok," Paul continues, "Shane stopped me in the hall, he said something was going to happen to you. I tried calling you, but you didn't answer. I was so damn worried Alexis."
Lexi looks down, not wanting him to see the tears. He lifts her chin so her eyes meet his before continuing.
"I nearly tore the TV off the wall at the hospital, I almost killed 3 people on the road," Paul smiles, "just to tell you this….I love you so damn much."
Yeah, that's the end of this chapter….a good place to stop. If you think thing's are going to go all peachy for these two….think again, there are some major bumps in the road, like one coming up…will these two last? You'll hafta find out! Please review!!! Also, was anyone else sick of that ECW strip poker…first that wasn't poker….and 2, that was more of Maria than I ever needed to see….yeah, I know her family and have met her a couple times and seeing her like that….wasn't cool….even tho if you look closely she was wearing a nude thong, my boyfriend pointed this out, lol! Any ways, review!
Laura