Chapter 2:

Don't Judge Me

Once the Hall of Fame finally ended, Matt flew out of the building and into the rental. He was beyond upset with Antonio, even more than he used to be. It didn't help that the man was whispering things into Daryls ear to tell Matt throughout the show, such as 'Hows it goin' champ? Not for long though' and 'Even Mr. Mcmahon knows I'm better than you.'

"We better go." Daryl said getting up as Antonio and her uncle did the same.

"Tell Matt I said Hi." Antonio said with a chuckle as Daryl shook her head. She didn't think he was that bad, he definitely was cocky, but she didn't really have a big problem with that.

She follows her uncle out into the rental as Matt said nothing pulling away.

"Matthew?" Daryl asked moving upward from the backseat.

He turned to look at her. "I don't want to talk about him, don't even bring the night up, I just want to get back to the hotel and go to bed." Matt grumbled and drove them back to the hotel.

They got out and Matt went directly up to his room. "I have a flight to catch back home…" Her uncle said. "Guess I cant say goodbye to Matt, but I'll see him in NC. Give him my best." He gave Daryl a quick hug and left.

Daryl sat down in the lobby watching a bunch of wrestlers flood in. She didn't really know any of the wrestlers personally and she knew Matt didn't want to talk.

A few minutes later Antonio walked in and sat down beside her. "Wheres Matt?"

"You pissed him off, he went to bed. I love making fun of him more than anyone else, but you should lay off a little. It's Wrestlemania weekend, he should be in a good mood." She replied feeling slightly bad for her cousin.

Antonio nodded. "If you want me to, I will." He shrugged as Daryl looked at impressed.

"Thanks." She half smiled and folded her arms still watching the other wrestlers walk in.

"So whats your story?" Antonio finally asked.

"Hm?" Daryl replied a bit confused.

"Tell me about yourself." He sat back grabbing a beer and opening it.

"Well you already know my name." She laughed. "I'm eighteen years old, I'm currently unemployed since my old boss tried to harass me. I haven't been in a relationship in almost two years since I don't trust many guys anymore after being cheated on. Sorry I'm rambling." She stopped and looked at Antonio.



"No really, it's fine and I'm sorry to hear that, not all guys are like that though you know." Antonio replied.

"Well lets just say I haven't exactly heard the best stories about you." She shook her head.

"Eh stories are stories. Some may be true, but I can be good when I want to." He smiled putting his beer can down.

"Well my cousin doesn't seem to think so." Daryl shrugged and yawned a little. "I think I'm going to head up to bed." She got up grabbing her purse as Antonio grabbed her arm.

She turned around confused. "Yes?" She asked pulling her arm away.

"I know your cousin may not like me, but lets not make it one-sided, you judge me how you want to judge me. Matt is his own person and so are you." Antonio reminded her, his tone becoming softer.

She nodded. "Deal. I'm really gonna go though." She gave a polite smile and went upstairs, hoping Matt didn't ask who she was just talking to. Even if it were just a friendly conversation, she knew her cousin wouldn't like it. She changed into her pajamas and climbed into bed falling asleep instantly.