Randy's P.O.V
I woke up the next morning to the sound of the front door slamming; I had forgotten that Nathan was still living here... I sat up and stretched, realising Sydney was still asleep; I got up quietly and pulled a pair of sweats on before walking downstairs, as I reached the kitchen the sweet smell of bacon cooking hit my nose Boy I miss mum's home cooking! I said to myself, sitting myself down by the island counter in the kitchen,
"So what's for breakfast mum?" I asked, watching her flip the bacon,
"All day breakfast" mum replied, turning towards me, "you want a drink?"
"Yeah, what you got?" I asked, as I inhaled the smell of bacon again,
"Urmm... Tea, coffee, orange juice... ice tea, water?" mum replied, looking up at me from the fridge,
"Orange juice" I replied, earning a look from her, "What?"
"Manners Randal!" mum replied, in a stern voice, "me and your father raised you with manners!"
"Sorry mum" I said, "Can I please have Orange Juice?"
"Yes honey" mum replied, placing the glass in front of me,
"Thanks mum" I said, taking a sip from the glass as dad walked in, I nodded as he sat down, "What's up with Nathan?"
"He's pissed that he aint getting more freedom" dad replied, sitting back in his seat and reading the newspaper, "Anyway, what's going on with you and Sydney? I thought you said you were good friends"
"Yeah, we are..." I replied, "We're really good friends that happen to be in a relationship"
"So you're basically going out?" mum stated,
"Yep" I said smiling,
"And how old is she?" dad asked, I knew where this was going, it was what Becks warned me about... but if anyone could out argue dad, it was me,
"18" I replied, giving him a look, daring him to go on,
"Isn't she a bit young?" dad began; this was going exactly where I knew it was going,
"Not really" I replied,
"Randal! There's a 9 year age difference!" dad began, "She's the same age as your brother for god's sake!"
"Age is but a number" mum said, stepping in, "and she is very nice, ooh, and pretty too!" mum continued, "Hold on to her, you look like you need each other"
"Exactly! Thank you mum!" I replied,
"But she's too young!" dad continued, "I don't think Dave is gunna be too thrilled to find that his 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER is going out with someone 9 years older than her!"
"Actually dad, Dave said it was quite fine!" I snapped back, feeling my anger rise, "He was happy for Sydney to finally find someone she could lean on! Dad, I'm finally happy with where I am in my life and the people in it, the least you could do is be happy for me like Dave is for Syd!" I continued, "You know, this is the reason Beck's phones me more than she phones here..." I finished, giving my dad a look, "because she knows no matter what she says to you, you're gunna end up being like this with her!"
"That is not true!" dad snapped back,
"You know it is dad!" I replied, "Coz she phoned me the other day to say she was pregnant and guess what she said... dad wasn't thrilled! For fuck sake dad! I was more excited than you were! Her own brother was more excited than her father!" I continued, "and she said you told her she was too young! Man, dad she's 24! You had me when you were that around that age! Get over it!"
"Boys, boys" mum said, stepping in, knowing it would end up in an all out brawl if we carried on, "calm down... Bob, you need to accept that Sydney might be the one for Randy, or she might not... only time will tell, but until that time you have to be happy for Randy, he deserves that" mum continued, "And Randy, you need to calm it and watch how you speak to your father... we did not raise you that way!"
"Ok, ok... sorry" I said, digging into my breakfast as Sydney walked down stairs. She took a look around the room and smiled, "Morning"
"Hi" she said, as I smiled back at her,
"Sit down hunny" mum said, pulling a plate from the cupboard, "You hungry? We're having an all day breakfast"
"Urmm, I'm fine..." Sydney replied, smiling "Could I just have a cup of tea please?"
"Sure darling, anything, don't hesitate... just grab what you want when you want... our home is your home" mum said, smiling back at Sydney, then at me, I mouthed a thank you to her as she smiled,
"Thank you" Sydney replied, taking the tea of off mum before taking a sip,
"You sleep well?" dad asked,
"Yes thank you" Sydney said, "And please, if you feel like I'm intruding just say and I'll be gone"
"None sense!" mum said, "Your welcome whenever you like, think of this place as a home from home!"
"Ok, thank you Mrs. Orton" Sydney replied,
"Please, call me Elaine" mum replied, smiling and sitting down to begin her breakfast,
FFW TO AFTERNOON
Sydney's P.O.V
"So Sydney, how did you and Randy meet?" Elaine asked, "Do you work for the WWE too?"
"Well, I don't work for Vince yet..." I began, "but I'm signing a contract this week or next" I continued, "I actually met Randy the day after I met my dad, at John's 30th birthday party"
"So did you not know your dad before then?" she asked,
"No..." I began, "I was in care over in England"
"In care?" Elaine said, sounding shocked,
"Yeah, my mum's boyfriend liked to beat me whenever he was drunk or pissed off" I replied, with a 'not bothered' look, "I was sent to a care home when I was 5 because he'd beat me so bad I had broken ribs"
"Petal" Elaine said, approaching me and hugging me, "You know if you ever need anything I am here for you" she continued, pulling away and smiling at me, "Think of me as your second mum, whether you and Randy last"
"Thank you Elaine" I replied, "I appreciate it"
"You're welcome hunny" Elaine said, smiling, "So do you and Dave get on?"
"Yeah, we connected instantly" I said, smiling "we have so much in common... and he wants to make up for the years he's missed... I'd much rather he focused on the future... if you get me?"
"Yeah...you'd rather he didn't dwell on the past" Elaine replied, smiling a genuine smile, "I understand completely"
"Yeah..." I said, smiling back at her, "But, I'm not bothered what he does, I'm just glad I have him... I'm happy right now, it feels like all the things I fought through and after all the shit I had to put up with, this is my reward"
"Life is weird like that" Elaine replied, "So do you think you and Randy will last?"
"Well I hope" I replied, "Heck, I'd do anything for him... And I know there are people in the business who are like 'They've not even known each other a month and their already going out', but if it didn't feel right then we wouldn't be together..." I continued, "he said to me that he'd wait for me, that he didn't care how long it took – or if I went out with people before him, he'd wait for me... and I didn't wanna wait, I love him and I hope he loves me..." I finished, "If it doesn't work, it doesn't work... it just wasn't meant to be"
"Well, I hope you last..." Elaine began, "You're a nice girl and I think you're what Randy needs... you look like the type of person who won't take anything of anyone, so you'll keep him in line"
"Yeah, I am" I replied, laughing, "I'm no doormat, he thinks he's gunna be able to out argue me... he has another thing coming" I finished as Elaine began to laugh,
"What's so funny?" Randy asked, walking up behind me and winding his arms around waist; hugging me from behind,
"None of your business" I replied, looking up at him as he leaned down and kissed me,
"Well..." Randy said, letting me go and sitting down, "Have it your way" he finished in a 'puh' tone, flicking his head to the side, I gave him a look,
"Randal..." Elaine began,
"Don't worry Elaine, I got this" I interrupted, winking at her, "Oh well... looks like imma fly back to Florida, you know about the HOT guys that go clubbing there don't you Elaine... I'll tell them I'm single, take one home... I'd be happy with one of them" I continued, as Randy's mouth dropped, "You know what I'll do to them, I'll run my hands down their 6 pack and hold them tightly" I continued, as Randy began to look at me, with a shocked expression, "Then when all's done, I'll send them away with a fake number and wait for the next one"
"No you won't!" Randy said, slamming his hand down on the counter, "Anyone touches you in anyway, they answer to me!"
"Wow Randy!" I said, walking up to him, hovering behind him as he looked over his shoulders "I don't think they'd go off in a huff when they girlfriends said none of your business..."
"I was only joking" Randy defended, giving me a hurt look,
"I know..." I said, smiling and beginning to laugh, "I just wanted to see your reaction... you pass"
"Passed what?" Randy asked, looking lost,
"You passed the protection test" I said, winking at Elaine, "That's what we were laughing at"
"You..." Randy said, laughing then giving me a serious look, "You smell that?" Randy said, sniffing the air, "That's the sweet smell of..." he continued, giving me a look I knew too well,
"No" I said, pointing at him and backing away,
"Yep" he replied, nodding his head and rising, "Payback"
"No Randy" I said, turning round and attempting to jog to the back door as he followed, but failing with the fact that my ribs held me back, "Randy no! My ribs!"
"Don't worry I won't hurt you" Randy replied, as I backed up outside,
"I know you... Payback comes at a price" I said, continuing to back up,
"Oh no, no, no" Randy said, smirking at me as I hit the decking fence,
"Randy don't..." I said, trailing off, knowing he was gunna do something, he closed the space between us and clamped his hands down on the fencing, he smirked and leaned down; kissing me softly,
"Told you I wouldn't hurt you" he said, as he pulled back, beginning to laugh, "I just wanted to see your reaction"
"Meany" I said as I placed my arms on his shoulder – holding my hands behind his head, as he put his hands on my hips, "But either way I love you" I finished, kissing him again...
Elaine's P.O.V
I watched on through the kitchen window at Randy and Sydney, smiling at the thought of young love, what I'd give to go back to those days, but then again, I wouldn't trade my life now for the world. Seeing my son finally happy and my daughter's life fall into place, it brought a tear to my eyes, as it rolled down my cheek Bob entered,
"What's up darlin'?" he asked, noticing the tears,
"Nothing..." I said, whipping my eyes, "Just the thought of my kids finally at peace"
"What's brought this on?" Bob asked, walking over to me,
"Just Randy and Becca..." I replied, watching as Sydney laughed at something Randy had said, "I just hope Nathan becomes as happy as Randy and Beck's"
"He will do Elaine" Bob replied, "He's a good looking lad, athletic and smart... He'll find someone and live a great life!"
"I hope" I finished, looking from Sydney and Randy to Bob, "I love you"
Randy's P.O.V
FFW TO LATER THAT EVENING
I was sat on the sofa with Sydney as the doorbell rang and the sound of Nathan running down the stairs echoed through the house,
"Oh, it's you two" he said, answering the door - sounding un-impressed, "I was expecting a mate"
"Be thankful I'm here Mr.!" a voice that was too familiar said, "I'm your sis, you might not see me for ages after this visit!"
"Whatever Beck's" Nathan replied, as the sound of him run back up the stairs echoed again,
"So where's my eldest bro?" Becks said, walking through the living room door,
"Hey Beck's!" I said, getting up and hugging her, before knuckle touching Dave, "Aight Dave?"
"Aight Randy" Dave; Beck's husband, said,
"How you both been?" I asked,
"Been good" they answered in unison, "So is this the famous Syd?"
"Yep!" I said, looking towards her, the way she was sat awkwardly on the sofa – as if she was intruding, "Come here Syd" I finished, holding my hand out,
She rose from the sofa playing with the gold bracelet on her right wrist – a sign that she was nervous,
"Hey" Becks said, as she stood by my side,
"Hey" Syd replied, as I placed my arm around her and squeezing her side to let her know she'd be fine,
"Rebecca Lee" Becks said smiling and holding her hand out, "Was Orton, you can call me Beck's, Becky or Becca... whichever, I don't mind"
"Sydney Leah Jones" Sydney replied, shaking Beck's hand, "Soon to be Batista... I hope"
"Cool... this is Dave" Becks said, "My husband... and this little devil in here is going to be the newest member" Beck's finished, pointing to her belly – referring to small baby bump,
"Awww" Sydney said, "Congrad's"
"Thanks" Dave and Beck's said in unison,
"So hows the basketball going?" I asked, looking at Dave,
"It's going good" he replied, smiling a small smile,
"You missing your old team?" I asked, knowing that was the problem,
"Yep..." Dave began, "But the new team is great"
"C'mon" Beck's said, looking at Syd then at me and Dave, "Let's go for a chat, leave these two to talk about basketball"
"Yeah sure" Syd said, as she let go of my hand and walked off with Becca,
"Women" Dave said, laughing,
"Yep..." I said, laughing with them, "They don't get guys and sports"...
Sydney's P.O.V
"So how'd you meet Randy?" Becca asked, as we sat outside on the decking with a drink,
"Through John's birthday party" I replied, remembering the night like it was yesterday,
"Really?" Becca said, sounding shocked, "I would have thought you'd known him most of your life, with your dad being Dave Batista"
"No" I replied, "I met my dad for the first time the day before I met Randy, I've lived in England my whole life with my mum" I continued, sighing, "Well, with my mum making occasional visits considering the home"
"Home?" she asked, confused,
"Foster home..." I replied, "My mum's boyfriend beat on me when I was 5, I got sent there"
"Shit!" Becca said,
"I know" I replied, beginning to laugh, "It's a shocker"
"Fuck yeah!" Becca said, sounding shocked, "Man, so you've been living in that home since you were 5?"
"Yep" I replied, "It's not as bad as you think it's gunna be..." I continued, "The movies make them seem like prisons, when they really aren't" I continued, sighing "But what's unfair is the fact that there are really sweet kids there that no one wants"
"Life's unfair hunny" Becca said, sighing, "Well not for everyone"
"Hmmm..." I sighed, "Some get it good..." I continued, "Like that French bitch Maryse"
"Urghh" Becca said, laughing, "I hate her!"
"Same!" I said, smiling at her, "She's the reason I can't train for at least a month!"
"What that fucker do this time?" Becca asked,
"Threatened me, then hid behind a load of mystery attackers" I replied, in a pissed off tone, "Spoilt bitch!"
"She's a pussy and always will be" Becca stated, sipping some of her drink, "So what damage she cause ya?"
"Broken ribs" I replied, "I have a heated temper, so that doesn't help when I get in a row with someone"
"So you don't take shit from anyone I take it?" Becca said, looking at me,
"Nope" I said, smiling a big smile, "That's one good thing about the home..." I continued, "Living there helped with what people said, like, it made me stronger and more determined, so I don't care what people say, and if I do, then I end up beating the shit outta them..." I continued, "That's what started it off, at John's birthday party, Maryse started talking shit about the kids in the home and it hit a raw nerve, so I attacked her then and there, now she's out to get me" I finished, laughing, "Stupid cunt"
"Ehh... you'd beat her any day" Becca said, laughing...
FFW A COUPLE OF HOURS
We were sat in the Orton's living room with the family, we'd not long finished tea and me and Becca had been chatting the whole night away.
"Anyway, it's been nice meeting you Sydney" Dave said, getting up and hugging me, "But we really gotta go" he continued looking at his watch, "Got training early tomorrow morning"
"Aww... okay" Elaine said, "I'll see you in the week then Becca" she finished, hugging her only daughter,
"Yeah sure mum" Becca said, returning the hug, before letting go, "Anyway, it was nice meeting you Sydney, I hope we can talk in the future..." she continued, hugging me, "I know Randy would like it" she whispered before pulling out, "I'll see you next time you're round"
"Okay, cya whenever" I said, as she walked towards the front door, "I'm just gunna go upstairs and pack ready for tomorrow" I finished, kissing Randy and walking upstairs.
Becca's P.O.V
"Thanks Beck's..." Randy said, as Dave walked to the car, "I really appreciate you getting along with Sydney"
"It's ok Randy" I replied, smiling, "I like her, she's good for you... don't muck this one up, like you did last time" I continued, remembering the last girl he had, after losing her he decided that, that was it with relationships – we all knew that wouldn't hold up, and look what's happened, "And I'm here for you if you ever need me... okay?"
"Ok, ok" Randy replied, rubbing the back of his neck, "Thanks Beck's you're the best"
"I know" I said, hugging him, "Take care bro... and phone me!"
"Ok ok" Randy said, laughing while returning my hug, while the car horn beeped,
"I'm coming now!" I shouted back to Dave, "He's been like this for days now... so impatient!"
"Cut him some slack sis..." Randy began, "He's had a hard couple of weeks, and a big change... he'll be back to normal as soon as"
"Yeah I know..." I said, trailing off, "Anyway, I'll see you next time your home... love ya!"
"Love ya too!" Randy replied, as I walked down the drive towards Dave, before climbing in the car and driving off into the distance...
Randy's P.O.V
As Becca slammed the car door shut I waved one last time before shutting the front door,
"Anyway, Imma go help Syd pack and pack myself, then get an early night" I began, turning to mum and dad, "Got an early start tomorrow" I continued, "House shows and what not... Anyway, if I don't see you tomorrow... I'll phone you both during the week and pop down and see you when I can"
"Ok hunny, you take care..." mum started, pulling me in for a hug as I returned it, "and you take care of that little lady up there!"
"I will mum, don't worry!" I replied, smiling as I pulled away and hugged my dad, "You'll see her next time... Hopefully"
"Ok" mum and dad said, "Night"
"Night" I finished, walking upstairs and into my old room.
As I reached my room, Sydney was bent over her suitcase trying to zip it closed,
"Damn clothes!" she said, "Why'd I have to pack so much?"
"Cause you're a girl and love your clothes" I answered, as she jumped in fright,
"Fuck!" she said, "don't do that!" she continued, giggling, "and yeah I know that's why... Do me a favour?"
"Just sit on the case" I replied, knowing the question,
"Yayy!" Sydney said, clapping before jumping on her suitcase as I walked over and zipped it up, "Woow! I can relax now that that's done" Syd finished, as I let go off the zips and stepped between Sydney's legs, wrapping my arms around her waist, "I can't relax can I?"
"I'm sorry babe, Imma need your help packing my case..." I began, kissing her, "You know what I'm like with folding" I finished, laughing,
"Okay, okay..." Syd sighed, "Then I get to relax?"
"Yeah, then we both get to relax and get some shut eye!"
FFW 20 MINUTES
Sydney's P.O.V
"No, no, no!" I said, sighing, "You're never gunna learn are you?"
"What? What I do wrong that time?" Randy asked, looking at the not so perfectly folded t-shirt that was lying on his bed,
"You didn't follow my instructions" I giggled, "Urhh... Listen carefully, lay it out flat, then you fold the left side in and place the arm facing out, then the you fold the right side in and place the arm facing out, then you fold the bottom up twice" I finished, showing him with his shirt. I passed it to Randy and he looked as confused as ever,
"What?" he said, shaking his head,
"Forget it... I'll just have to fold your clothes" I said, as he placed the shirt in the suitcase, closed it and threw it by the door, "But thank god! I can relax now!" I finished, flopping down on the bed, "Damn... I need to change"
"Well, get changed them..." Randy said, lying over me, taking his wait on his arms,
"I will in a minute" I replied, pushing him so I was on top of him, "I prefer it when I'm on top, that way you don't have to struggle holding yourself up coz your scared of crushing me"
"Fine" Randy said, kissing me, "Now go on, get changed... we got an early start again"
"Urghhh... Again" I said, grabbing my clothes and going for a quick shower.
FFW 10 MINUTES
I walked into Randy's room with my pj's on and my wet hair draped down my back, I placed my clothes on the side so I could change into them the next morning to travel. I walked over to Randy, who was lying on his bed watching TV. As I reached the bed, he looked at me and smiled before moving up so I could fit on,
"You had your antibiotics?" Randy asked, as I lay down cuddled up to his side,
"Yeah... and now I'm gunna sleep..." I began, "So night night, love you" I finished, closing my eyes, before feeling a kiss being placed on my nose and forehead,
"Night babe, sleep tight" Randy said, pulling me closer as I heard his breathing become heavier.