Charlotte smiled at Baron. He had just asked her if she wanted to get lunch with him after the workout.
Charlotte stepped off of the treadmill and faced Baron. "So like a date date or just two friends hanging out?"
Baron chuckled nervously. "Just as friends. But we'll see how the day goes."
Charlotte and Baron laughed. Becky watched them through the window. A frown grew on Becky's face as she watched her best friend hit it off with Baron. They joked for a few minutes before finishing their workout.
Becky pressed her back against the wall and slid down until she sat on the floor. She wanted to be happy for Charlotte, but she wanted Charlotte to be happy with Becky.
"Hey," Becky jumped when Charlotte approached her. "What're you doing on the floor?"
Becky stood up. "I was just thinking." Although not a complete lie, Becky hadn't told her what she was thinking about.
Charlotte smiled. "Listen, I hope you don't mind. Baron asked me to lunch, so I'm gonna get changed and go with him."
Becky smiled on the outside but screamed and cried on the inside. "That's awesome, Char. Now don't put out unless he buys you dessert."
Charlotte and Becky laughed. Charlotte hugged Becky and waved goodbye. Becky was frozen in place and remained still. Her eyes began to water, but she shook her head and rubbed her eyes.
"Cut it out Becks," She thought. "She's just your friend. She can date anyone she wants."
Even though it technically wasn't a date, Becky knew it was true. Charlotte could do whatever she pleased; She didn't need Becky's permission.
Becky made her way back to her hotel room, deciding to forget the workout for today.
"You doin' alright, Becky?" Becky hadn't noticed Kevin Owens was also on the elevator. Becky realized she didn't pay a lot of attention to detail.
"Can I ask you something, Kev?" Becky asked through steady tears.
Kevin shook his head. "No."
Becky dropped her head.
"I'm just kiddin', what's up?" Kevin asked.
Becky braced herself. "How do you tell your best friend that you're in love with them?"
Kevin thought for a second. "Easy. Just tell them, and if they don't feel the same way just keep being friends."
Becky gave a confused look. "Does that work?"
The elevator doors opened and Kevin stepped out. Kevin turned to look at Becky. "Yeah, took me seven years to get my wife to go out with me." He said.
The elevator doors shut and continued its ascent. Becky thought about what Kevin said. Maybe he was right, maybe he wasn't.
The elevator reached Becky's floor. Becky made her way to her hotel room. When she opened the door she found that Charlotte was still there getting dressed.
Charlotte turned around. Charlotte was wearing blue jeans and a white bra. Her hair was still damp from the shower. "Hey Becks, have you seen my..."
Charlotte stopped when she noticed that Becky had tears in her eyes.
Charlotte ran up to Becky and hugged her. "What's wrong?"
Becky hugged Charlotte but remained silent. Charlotte released the hug and gazed at Becky with a worried look.
Becky looked at Charlotte. Without thinking a second thought, she lunged forward and kissed Charlotte. Becky sighed into the kiss, finally doing what needed to be done.
Charlotte pulled away from Becky. Becky gave Charlotte a confused and worried look. Charlotte returned her gaze with a look of sadness. Becky's heart sank, she knew she messed up bad this time.
Charlotte picked up a hoodie and put it on. "Move." She told Becky.
Becky moved out of the way and let Charlotte leave the hotel room. Charlotte slammed the door shut. Becky started crying. She ran to the bed and buried her face in a pillow.
