Chapter 4: Chapter 4
"Prevent her from getting hurt. That's why I'm letting her know that she can trust me. Look, let's just go back down to the party and we'll finish this tomorrow." Dave said
"Iight, just don't make any moves on her…at least not yet." John said
When they went back downstairs, Batista walked into the living room only to find Randy and Felicia making out on the couch. He shook his head and went back upstairs to his room. He flopped down on his bed and stared up at the ceiling.
"Felicia better watch herself around Randy. He'll end up hurting her when she least expects it."
Graduation Day
It's been a year since their first meeting, and Felicia and Randy were still going strong. That is until graduation day. Felicia plans on going to California to become an author and Randy wants to follow in his father's footsteps and become a professional wrestler. Will this be the end of their relationship?
While Felicia changed into her cap and gown, Randy was waiting outside of her door. He was contemplating on whether or not to knock.
"Felicia are you almost ready?" Randy asked as he looked at his watch.
"Randy, hold on. We have two hours till the ceremony, stop being so paranoid." Felicia replied as she fixed her hair.
When she opened the door, she saw Randy standing in front of her with his cap and gown on.
"Awe, don't you look handsome." Felicia said as she gave him a quick peck on the lips
"And you still manage to look beautiful even though it's graduation." He said as he caressed the side of her face.
Felicia blushed and they began to kiss passionately against his car.
"Would you two get a room, damn!" They heard a voice from the opposite direction.
"Tiffany what are you doing here? And where is Ashley I thought you were already at the plaza?" Felicia asked
"I was until I remembered that I left my wallet in the side drawer. And Ashley is with her ever so clingly boyfriend." Tiff said as she shivered in disgust
"I still can't believe that her and John finally hooked up. They were meant for one another." Felicia said staring into Randy's ocean blue eyes.
"Like we were meant to be together?" Randy asked as he slid his hand down her sides.
"Yep, like us. You know, no one thought we could last for this long, but we beat the odds. Now, we're graduating together." Felicia said as she kissed him passionately
"Okay, let's head over to the plaza before we're late." Randy said as he opened the car door.
Felicia stepped into the car, and they headed over to the plaza. Once Randy was parked, they headed to the back of the building where the graduation was going to be held. Everyone was seated and Randy and Felicia took their seats up in front of the stage. When the dean of admissions, Linda McMahon, stepped on stage everyone got quiet.
"For the past four years, I have seen students from all over the United States attend this University, and I have been both disappointed and impressed by some of their actions. The senior class of the year two thousand has been the best class I have seen in a long time, and the two students in this class I am most proud of are sitting right in front of me. Will David Batista and Felicia Gilbert please join me on stage? The crowd started to cheer for the two as they walked on stage. Randy kissed Felicia's hand before she went on stage and high-fived Dave as he walked by. Several members of the football team cheered for Dave and Felicia as they stood by one another on stage.
"You two have maintained the highest GPAs I've ever seen since working here. And there is no doubt in my mind that you two will go far. Miss. Gilbert, the most intelligent woman I have ever had the pleasure of accepting into this college. You are an amazing writer, and I am most certain that your first book will be a best seller. And on behalf of the university I give you this plaque, honoring your intelligence and your skill. Congratulations and good luck on your journey."
Felicia accepted the plaque and stepped to the other side of the stage.
"Now another student who has impressed me over the years is the best defense this university has ever seen, and he will most likely make it into the NFL, Mr. David Batista. You have proven to me that not all football players are meatheads, but some do have intelligence. David has a lot of it, and hopefully he will continue to grace this country with his skill and intelligence. So, here is your plaque and good luck on your journey." Linda, along with the rest of the student body and guests started clapping.
Felicia and Dave looked at one another and held both of their plaques high above their heads. Everyone started to cheer, and then they walked off stage. After everyone received their degrees, Felicia met up with Sadie, Ashley, and Tiffany, who were waiting for her by Randy's car.
"Hey guys." Felicia said as she hugged all three of them.
"So you're really leaving?" Tiffany asked
"Well, not today but I'm leaving in two weeks. That'll give Randy and I sometime together before I leave." Felicia said as she took off her cap and gown.
Felicia wore a pair of low-rise denim shorts, with a pair of white high-heeled flip flops, and a matching white wireless bikini top. She searched the car, found a white baseball hat with "Aries" spelled in the front, and put it on backwards.
"Wow, you look great! Are you and Randy going to the beach?" Tiffany asked
"Actually, Randy and I are going to an end of the year party at John's house in Tampa." Felicia said as she put her bag in the trunk of Randy's car.
"Yeah, I heard about that. It's supposed to be a huge blow-out." Sadie said
"Sadie, you going with Dave?" Ashley asked
"Yeah, are you going with John?" Sadie asked
"Of course, how can he have a party and not invite his fiancée?" Ashley asked
"Duh, and what about you Tiff? Are you going to the party?" Felicia asked
"Nah, I'm just going to hang back and chill with the folks. I haven't seen them in four years, so I'm going to spend some time with them." She lied
"Oh, okay. Well, look if you change your mind call me. Randy and I could always give you a ride." Felicia said
"That's okay, I don't want to intrude." Tiffany said starting to head into the dormitory
Ashley started to worry, "You guys, I think Tiffany feels a little left out."
"A little? Tiffany feels so left out it's ridiculous. How about I pressure her into going to the party, and Felicia, you could call one of Randy's buddies to meet her there." Sadie said
"How about Jeff? Tiffany has had a crush on him since he transferred in from North Carolina." Ashley said
"Perfect! I have his cell number too. This is too perfect." Felicia said as she dialed his number.
"Hey Felicia, what's up?" Jeff answered
"Nothing, hey I have a question. Are you going to John's party tonight?" She asked
"Actually I am. Why?" He asked
"Do you have a date?" She asked
"Nope, I am dateless." He said sarcastically
"Great! Do you think you could do me a huge favor?" She asked
"Sure, what is it?" He asked raising an eyebrow
"Well, my best friend Tiffany doesn't have a date to the party either, so I was hoping that you could take her." Felicia said
"You mean Tiffany Douglas?" He asked
"Yeah, that's her." Felicia smiled
"Man, I've liked her ever since I saw her in Bio-Chem class. She was crackin' on the teacher the entire period. I'll definitely take her." He said in an excited tone.
"Great, what time will you be picking her up?" She asked
"Like around seven- thirty." He said
"That's perfect! So I'll call Tiff and tell her to get ready. And by the time you get here, she'll be ready to go." Felicia said
"Cool, see you then." He said
"Bye Jeffy." Felicia said as she closed her phone.
"That was as easy as cutting pie." Felicia said
When the girls went back to Ashley's dorm room, the door was locked. So, Ashley used her key and opened the door.
"Hey Tiff, what cha doin'?" Sadie asked as she walked up beside Tiffany
"Nothin', I'm just being bored." Tiff said
"I thought you said you were hangin' out with your folks tonight?" Felicia asked
"Well apparently my parents are out on a "date", so they cancelled." She said
"That's messed up. But that is kind of a blessing in disguise." Ashley said
"Why do you say that?" Tiff asked
"What would you do if I told you that we got you a date for John's party?" Felicia asked
"What! Are you crazy? No, cause the last guy you three tried to hook me up with had a huge Afro and he looked like Corbin Bleu on some serious crack." Tiff said as she got up from her desk
"Okay, that one failed, but I promise this one won't." Ashley said
"What makes you so sure this one won't?" Tiffany asked
"Because it's Jeff Hardy." Sadie blurted
Ashley smacked her on her shoulder, "Ouch! What was that for?"
"What! You mean Jeff Hardy wants to take me to John's party tonight?" Tiffany asked almost in shock
"Believe it girlie, we pulled through this time." Felicia said
"I can't believe this! But I don't have anything sexy to wear for tonight." She said
"That's why I came prepared." Ashley said as she threw a large box on the bed
"Thank you guys so much." Tiffany said hugging all three of her best friends.
A few hours later, Tiffany, Ashley, and Sadie were all dressed up for the party. Tiffany wore a hot pink tankini halter-top, with a pair of denim hipster shorts, and black cutout stiletto sandals. Sadie wore a black cut-out one piece bathing suit, with a white frayed miniskirt, and a pair of black ankle-strap pumps. Ashley decided on a baby blue push-up halter top bikini, with a pair of tight dark blue faded denim shorts, and some blue high-heeled flip flops. Felicia was surprised that Sadie actually wore heels, because she never used to wear heels back in high school. Felicia knew it had something to do with her and Dave.
"So Dave got you into wearing heels, huh?" Felicia asked
Sadie gave Felicia an evil look, "Hey! Don't give me the death glare. I'm not the one dating him."
Ashley and Tiffany started laughing.
"What's so funny?" Felicia asked
"Sadie bet that Dave couldn't cook her a full-course meal that night she went to the frat house. He said that if she lost that she would have to wear heels whenever they went out in public." Ashley explained
"That's a damn shame." Felicia shook her head
"Well, at least I'm still a virgin." Sadie blurted
"And? That's just telling him that you have intimacy problems. Because if I had a man like Dave…Shit, I would do some thangs for a little piece of change if catch my drift." Felicia joked
Tiffany and Felicia high-fived one another and laughed as they walked to the parking lot. Once they were outside, there were four cars very nice cars waiting in the parking lot.
"I know that's Randy right there, because he always leaves his lights on." Felicia said as she walked towards the car.
"We'll see you at the party." Sadie said
"So where's Dave's car?" Ashley asked
"It's right over there." Sadie pointed to a yellow hummer at the entrance of the parking lot.
"Damn, that's nice." Tiffany said
"I know. Well, I'll catch you girls on the flip-side." Sadie said as she headed towards the car.
"There's John's low-rider. Damn that car is so sexy." Ashley said as she walked towards it.
"See you at the party, Tiff." Ashley said as she got into the car.
The girls were gone, and Tiffany was left standing by herself in the parking lot.
He's not going to come. I knew it was lie. They would never do anything so generous for me. They never have and they never wi-.
Tiffany's thoughts were interrupted when a 2007 Dodge Ram pulled up in front of her. The windows were tinted so she couldn't see who the driver was until he rolled down the windows.
"Hey Tiff, you waitin' for me?" He asked with a smile.
Tiffany just smiled and opened the car door and got in. She gave him a quick peck on the cheek and they headed to the party.
Once the girls had arrived at the party, John's house was packed like a bar on Superbowl Sunday. The girls were guided inside the house by their dates, and were led straight to the kegs. John was the first one with a beer in his hand, and roamed around the house to mingle with Randy, Dave, and Jeff. Leaving Felicia, Ashley, Sadie, and Tiffany in the kitchen, they just stood in the kitchen and talked.
"This house is huge." Tiffany said
"It is isn't it? Yeah I've only been her but like ten million times." Ashley said
"Yeah, no telling how many times you two had sex in every room of the house." Felicia joked
"Now that's disgusting." Sadie said
"Oh please, like you and Dave don't christen the back of his hummer every chance you get." Ashley said
"Hell! I would love to christen the back of Dave's hummer with Dave none the less." Felicia raised an eyebrow.
"You know what, you are so lucky you're my best friend, because I would so kick your ass." Sadie said
"Oh please, knowing us we would probably do that boyfriend swap 'thing'." Tiffany said
"I'm sorry, but I cannot see myself with John. I just can't do it." Felicia said
"And I can't see myself with Randy. I mean he's cute and all, but he ain't all that." Ashley said
"Okay, enough talk about sleeping with each other's boyfriends! Let's party!" Sadie yelled
"Oh yeah!" Felicia yelled
The girls followed Sadie out into the backyard where everyone was. It was humid as all hell, yet no one was in the pool. So Sadie put her beer on the ground, snuck up behind Felicia, and pushed her into the pool. Sadie started laughing, and Felicia was cussin' somethin' fierce.
"Oh you bitch! You are so going to get what's coming to you!" Felicia yelled
"Come and get me!" Sadie taunted
But when she turned around, she saw Tiffany and Ashley standing behind her.
"Payback is indeed a bitch." Ashley said as she grabbed one of Sadie's arms
Tiffany grabbed her other arm, and they both flung her into the pool. Felicia and Sadie started splashing around until they saw two guys throw Ashley and Tiffany into the pool.
"Assholes!" Tiffany screamed
"Hey Tiff, let it go. We're the ones in the pool, so let's make the best out of it." Sadie said
"You're right." Tiff said starting to smile
All four girls started to splash around until they saw all four of their dates standing in front of them.
"Now what do we have here?" John asked
"It looks like our girls are getting wet without us." Randy said
"Now that's just unacceptable." Dave said
"Tiffany, what do you have to say for yourself?" Jeff asked
Tiffany raised an eyebrow, "Get you sexy ass on in here before I come out and push you in."
All four guys looked at one another, shrugged their shoulders and started to take off their shirts.
"Oh yeah baby, take it off…Take it all off!" Felicia screamed
"Where's my wallet I swore I had a fifty-dollar bill somewhere." Ashley laughed
"Wooo! It's starting to get a little hot up in here ladies." Said Sadie
"Girl you ain't never lie." Felicia said as she high-fived Sadie
All the guys were down to their swimming trunks, and just stood there.
"Girls, I have an idea." Felicia said
"We're listening." Ashley said
"How about we have a flexing competition. Whoever has the best flex gets to get into the hot tub with…" Ashley cut off
"Not me, I'm here have fun…but not that much fun." Sadie said
"Me neither, if I must say so myself. I am out of your league." Tiffany said
"As much as I would love to, I really don't feel up to it. So I guess Felicia I guess you're the only left." Ashley had a devious smirk on her face.
"I hate you all. I really do." Felicia said
"I know, now go get in the hot tub." Ashley said
Felicia swam over to the hot tub and got in. She found the hot water quite relaxing actually.
"Hey John, I can't be in this bad boy too long, or else I'll end up falling asleep." Felicia laughed
John shook his head and looked at Ashley, "Okay, so who's up first?"
"Up first weighing in at two hundred and twenty-five pounds, Jeff Hardy!" Sadie introduced
Jeff walked onto the diving board and started flexing his muscles. He ended up doing a cannonball into the pool, but that got him even more points. Sadie gave him a seven, Tiffany gave him a ten (of course), and Ashley gave him an eight. So in total, Jeff got a twenty-five.
"Now next up weighing in at two hundred and forty-five pounds, Randy Orton!" Tiffany introduced
Randy stepped up on the diving board and did this pose that he did when he flung out his arms and held his head high in the air, as if he were God's greatest creation. The girls all cheered for him, which brought a smirk to his face. Then he started flexing his biceps, which sent Felicia into a frenzy.
"That's right baby! Show em' how it's done!" Felicia yelled from the hot tub
Then he did a perfect back flip into the pool. Sadie gave him a ten, Tiffany gave him a nine, and Ashley gave another eight. So in total, Randy got a twenty-seven. He swam over to the hot tub and started passionately kissing Felicia. Things between them started to get a little hot and heavy until…
"Hey! Get your ass away from the prize!" Tiffany yelled
"Fine, whatever." Randy said as he swam over to the edge of the pool
"Next up weighing in at two hundred and forty pounds and he's my boyfriend, John Cena!" Ashley introduced.
Cena walked out onto the diving board and started doing some bullshit dance that had everyone start laughing. Then he started doing to Hulk Hogan poses, which the girls loved, but Ashley shut them down hard.
"Hey back off, he's mine." Ashley warned
The girls got quiet and John continued to flex his large biceps. Then he did a three sixty flip into the water. Everyone cheered for him, and Ashley screamed at the top of her lungs, which got a splash in the face by Tiffany. Sadie gave him an eight, Tiffany gave him a nine, and Ashley gave him a ten (of course). So in total, John received a twenty-seven. Ashley want a re-score, but Tiffany and Sadie weren't trying to hear it. So they continued.
"And last but definitely not least, weighing in at two hundred and ninety pounds, David Batista!" Sadie introduced
When Dave walked out onto the diving board, Felicia sat up and stared at him. He wore a pair of navy blue swimming trunks, and his muscles were on point. His biceps were screaming for her to touch them, and when he glanced up at her she wanted him in the worst way. He smirked at her, and started flexing his muscles, sending all the girls into a craze. Sadie was splashing around with Tiffany, not paying attention, but when he looked back at Felicia, all eye were on him. Then he jumped up and did a corkscrew dive into the pool. Even the guys were impressed. Tiffany gave him a ten, Sadie gave him a ten, and Ashley gave him a ten. So in total, Dave received a thirty. Making him the winner of the competition.
"Okay! Everyone in the pool!" John screamed
The music started to play again, and everyone who had suits on jumped in the pool. As for Dave, he joined Felicia in the hot tub, and they just stared at one another for a moment.
God he is so hot! Wait a second; I can't be having these kinds of thoughts about Dave. I mean he's my best friend's boyfriend, and my boyfriend's best friend. What the hell is wrong with me?
Felicia shook her head to get focused, until she caught Dave staring at her.
"What?" She asked
"Nothing, I was just thinking about something." He said
"Like what?" She asked
"Like whether or not I should join the NFL." He said
"Well, it's like this Dave. Everyone is expecting you to play in the NFL, but if that's not what you want to do, then don't do it." Felicia said
"I mean, I love football, but lately I've been looking into this whole professional wrestling job." He said
"Professional wrestling? Wow, I think that would be right up your alley seeing as how you are great in the violence department." Felicia smiled
"Yeah, but I just don't want to be known as a wrecking ball, you know?" He asked
"So show them that you can be more than just a wrecking ball. Show everyone a more animalistic side of you. You know the sadistic animal. The man that's not afraid to make you bleed or break every single bone in your body." Felicia said
Dave cocked his head to the side, "You know what? You're right. You're absolutely right. So what about you?"
"What about me?" Felicia asked
"Why do you want to go all the way to California to become an author?" He asked
"Because it has always been my dream to live in California, and now that I have that chance I won't let anything get in the way of that." She said
"What about Randy?" Dave asked
"I don't know what's going to happen. I mean he's going off to OVW in the fall, and I'll be writing in California, so we'll have completely separate lives." She said
"Are you going to break things off with him?" He asked
"Now why would you say something like that? Of course I'm not going to break things off with him. I mean we maybe in different states, but we can still visit and call one another. I'm in love with Randy, and there's nothing that could break us apart." She said
Dave looked over Felicia's shoulder only to see Randy making out with some red headed chick. He started shaking his head, and then glanced over to Felicia.
"What's wrong?" She asked
"Nothing, I'll be right back." He said as he pulled himself out of the hot tub
Felicia looked on as she saw him walk towards Randy who was kissing a girl that wasn't her. Her eyes widened in shock, and her heart started beating extremely fast. The adrenaline started pumping through her body, and she bolted out of the hot tub. She ran past Dave and tackled the girl to the ground. Felicia grabbed a handful of the girl's hair and started using her face as a punching bag.
"You stupid bitch! I am going to kick your ass!" Felicia screamed
The other girl couldn't break free because Felicia was sitting on top of her, and had her arms pinned to the ground. John ran over and helped Dave pull her off, and when they did Felicia was kicking and screaming.
"Let me go! Let me go! That ho is messing with the wrong bitch! Let me go!" Felicia fought to get free, but failed.
When she saw the girl's face, she wanted to do even more damage. So once Dave and John were distracted she chased the girl into the house and all hell broke loose.
"Melina you stupid whore!" Felicia screamed as she again tackled the girl to the floor
"Your ass is mine!" Felicia screamed
Felicia started punching Melina's face in with her bare hands, but started getting bored, so she got off of her and picked her up by her hair.
"You want to be a slutty whore and take other girl's men, huh? I'll teach you to mess with my shit." Felicia said
Felicia grabbed her hair and threw her out of the first story window, making her land on the front lawn.
"You're trash, so you get thrown out like trash!" Felicia yelled
As Melina lay unconscious in the grass, Felicia went after Randy, who was still in the backyard with everybody else.
"What the hell is wrong with you, Felicia?" Randy asked
Felicia didn't say a word as she stormed up to Randy; all that was heard was a loud 'thud'. Randy hit the ground really hard, and Felicia just stared down at him, tears streaming down her face.
"How could you do this to me? To us!" She yelled, "You're nothing but a lying, cheating son of a bitch, who doesn't care about anyone but yourself! Well, you know what? I am through with this relationship, and I'm through with you." Felicia said as she stormed off into the house.
Randy just sat on the ground with blood dripping from his nose. Ashley and everyone else ran after Felicia.
"Felicia where are you going?" Ashley asked as she followed her best friend
"I'm going to California." Felicia said
"But you said that your plane leaves in two weeks, don't you have to wait?" Sadie asked standing beside Ashley
"The hell with that! If I stay here, I am going end up doing something that I just might regret, so I'm getting out while I can. Jeff, can I borrow your car?" She asked holding out her hand
"Yeah, Dave or John will drive me to pick it up." He said throwing her the keys
She got into Jeff's truck and revved up the engine. Felicia took one last look at all of her friends, and started to cry.
"Goodbye." She whispered to herself
With that, she drove off, leaving everyone she's ever cared about behind.