Just quickly before you start reading...Sorry for taking quite a long time. I'm from New Zealand and its a really exciting time at the moment since The Rugby World Cup has started :D I kinda hurried this chapter and you'll be able to tell but I HOPE that the next chapter (once I get around to finishing it) will be better. I'm extremely tired as I went to the Australia vs Ireland Rugby Match last night and YAY for the Irish winning! woop woop!.

Special Thanks to: Glamagirl and dolly87 - I really appreciate that you took time out to read what I have written but also give me feedback. So huge thanks! and kudos to you! :D

Chapter 3 – The Invitation

[Maryse POV]

Boy he knows how to push my buttons but I would rather die than give him any satisfaction whatsoever. I find it really annoying that he was able to read me so well and yet we only met yesterday. Still, at least he had the decency to leave me be but I couldn't help but feel not completely happy about it.

I got some much-needed shut-eye and even though my conscience was telling me not to, my body gave in anyway. When I awoke, we still had 20 minutes before landing in our next destination. I looked over at Alex who had a goofy grin on his face.

"Why are you so happy?" I asked grabbing my phone out of my pocket.

"No reason." He replied still with the silly grin on his face.

I knew he was lying and then I caught him glancing at my phone before looking up at me. I instantly knew. He quickly tried to get out of his seat but I grabbed his shirt just in time and yanked him back down.

"You're not going any where Mister!" I said and to make sure of that I grabbed the top part of his shirt and forced him back into his seat so that he wouldn't try anything.

"I didn't do anything! I swear!" he exclaimed but I knew better.

I was searching through everything. Triple checking messages, notes…everything. Out the corner of my eye I could see a smirk slowly creeping across his face. Then it clicked in my head. My Pictures. Damn it. I was right. My eyes widened as I scrolled down through them all, there were heaps of photos that he had taken while I was asleep. There were millions of him and then some more! As well as the ones with him and I while I was leaning towards him. I was sooo mad and he just made it worse by laughing. My hand tightened its grip and I pulled him towards me.

"I am THIS CLOSE" I said indicating with my other hand "to Throwing you off this Plane!" I whispered loudly.

He gave me a puppy dog look.

"Ugh!" I said in disgust and let his shirt go.

I shoved my phone back into my pocket and crossed my arms. I tried to avoid looking at him hoping he would just shut up again. He didn't.

"How was your sleep?" he asked with the same goofy grin on his face as I could just make out his reflection in the window.

"Fine." I replied refusing to face him

"I'm sure it was… You're cute when you sleep talk." He laughed. I turned around and he had looked away before meeting my eyes again. I just shook my head and looked back out the window.

"I don't sleep talk" I snorted.

"Yes Alex, I would love to… Alex stop it *giggling*… you're soo funny" he said trying to imitate my voice and accent.

That's it. I turned around and hit him with all the strength I could muster up.

"Owwwww! That actually hurt" he said rubbing his arm. "I don't blame you" he said. "I'd want me too if I was you" he whispered in my ear grinning to himself.

I rolled my eyes in repulsion. I couldn't wait to get off this plane and part ways. He was arrogant and smug! I can't stand hanging around someone like that. I mean. Who Could?

He was starting to really get on my nerves.

"Ryse! Ryyyyse!" Kelly Kelly leaning forward and whispering from behind"

"What? Why are you whispering?" I asked

"Oh um… well. You know… T… Yeah… you know what I mea-" she was cut off by Alex.

"I'm RIGHT HERE You Know?" he said turning around.

"Shut Up!" I said hitting the back of his head.

"You loooove abusing me don't you?" he muttered back, rubbing his head.

"Carry on Kelz… Ignore the pest" I sneered

"You coming back to my place?" she asked.

"Yeeah. Of course" truth was, I wasn't overly keen but she's been dying to show me her place for a while now and I was out of excuses.

"Cool!" she said and sat back.

I turned back around and Alex had been doodling on a piece of paper. He was drawing me? It was good. Really good. I'd even go, as far to say that it rivalled any of Jeff Hardy's art pieces I was impressed.

[Alex POV]

She never ceases to amaze me this girl. She puts up this wall but every now and again I catch these glimpses of who she really is. Smart, funny and let's not forget tough now. There is no doubt in my mind that there is more to her. More that I know she would show me if the circumstances were different.

I knew she was watching me. By drawing her, I hoped that she would understand that I'm not just a funny, good-looking and charming guy. I can be sensitive and artistic too. Her eyes didn't leave my sketch. In fact, it looked like even the mighty Maryse found it striking.

"Yeah..." holding it away from us out in the aisle so we could both stare at it. "Hardy has nothing on me" I said aloud.

"Hmph…" She shrugged at it. I knew she was playing hard to get but man couldn't she at least shown a little appreciation? Her faux disinterest provoked a remark in me.

"It's a donkey by the way. Do you see it? The ears are here…" I pointed at her amazingly realistic ears on the picture.

She glared at me. No matter how many times she did that, it just made me want more. Maryse held her palm out demanding that I give her the picture. I couldn't help but react a little shocked. Last thing I wanted was to get hit again, so I gave it to her and blew her a little kiss.

"I think…" she said amusingly tilting her head to the side, not taking her eyes off the drawing "…you put A LOT of effort into this…no?" she said whilst playing with the small drawing. Bending the piece of paper back and forth. Lightly pulling at each end playfully.

"You could say that." I replied without taking my eyes off of what she was doing with the drawing.

"It would be such a shame if something were to.. UH.." she slightly tore a rip in it.

"Don't worry, it's only a small rip… you can tape that up in no time" I said trying to speak in a generous tone.

"Oh.. You are so understanding. I will do that straight aw-" she tore the whole picture in half.

"You're evil." I said in spite.

"I'm sooo sorry. You'll just have to do another one?" she laughed

"Yeah.. I'll just whip another one up? just like that?" I snapped my fingers.

"Uh-uh, Sorry the chances of me sketching another one for you is about the same as WWE coming to a TNA taping. Which will NEVER happen." I said to her looking at her devious smile.

Flight Attendant – Please take your seats and fasten your seatbelts as we are to due to land any minute. Thank you.

"Thank goodness we're landing. I cannot wait to get off this plane." I said… resting my forearms on the armrests and bracing myself for the landing. I hate landings.

She glanced over at me quite pleased with herself. If I didn't know any better she was all the more willing to play cat and mouse with me. I just don't know how long I could keep it up for without the guys knowing.

[Maryse POV]

The thought of WWE turning up to a TNA Taping definitely played around in the back of my mind. He was right. It was near impossible for that to ever be a reality. But maybe… maybe that might change.

When we finally landed. Alex let out a huge sigh of relief and slumped back into his chair. As soon as we were allowed to leave I stood up as quickly as I could and rushed passed him accidentally stepping on his foot with my boot.

"You ARE trying to kill me aren't you?" he spoke looking at me in a joking manner

"Don't flatter yourself" I replied grabbing my bags and in the process dropping his on the ground.

"C'mon now… I got precious things in there" he said finally moving out of his seat and picking up his bag.

I ignored him and walked into the aisle but he was quick to pursuit. He grabbed my arm and gently pulled me back so that we were once again face-to-face. Arching an eyebrow I looked at his hand still gripped tight around my arm.

" Alex let me go" I said to him in the nicest tone possible

That only just prompted a smirk from him.

"How about you apologize first?" he said sounding very amused

Shaking my head I refused." We're holding up everybody on this plane… Now. Let. Me. Go!" I stared at him defiantly hoping he would actually listen.

Not phased at all he just laughed and said "No, not until you apologize"

I was in total disbelief. He was serious and I had no choice but to cave in.

"Fine, I'm Sorry...Sorry I threw your bags on the ground. Happy?" I snapped

He let go of my arm. "It'll d-" before he could hold me up any further, I gave him one of my famous "talk to the hand" gestures and continued to walk away.

Once we got inside, I managed to 'lose' him and I couldn't have asked for a better time as he was proving to be quite the annoyance. I went to pick up my suitcase and join the others. Waiting for my luggage was a longer wait than I thought and so I spent the next few moments in silence. Luckily Edge was waiting too and we started having a good chat about all sorts of things in particular home. However the chat was short lived as Alex popped out of nowhere.

"Hello again…aren't you going to introduce me to your friend here?" he said with a cocky smile on his face standing on the other side of me.

I gave him the 'seriously?' look and rolled my eyes.

"Ugh…Edge. Alex. Alex. Edge" I said with the little enthusiasm that I had

Alex stuck his hand out and Edge reluctantly shook his hand.

"Nice to meet ya man" Edge spoke.

"Likewise." Alex replied

"So you know each other" Edge looking back and forth between Alex and me.

"No!" I blurted out. "He just got lucky and got to sit next to me" I said flicking my hair off of my shoulder.

" And what a joy it was?" he added

I shot him a look. "TNA superstar" I muttered

"WWE Diva" he taunted back

"Did I just hear correctly? You are a TNA Superstar?" Edge asked

"Yes I am." Alex replied. I just smiled to myself and stood back waiting for Edge to rip him to shreds with words.

"That's awesome man. You know? You should drop by the arena some time?" Edge replied all to happy.

My jaw dropped open that was the last thing I expected to come out of his mouth. In fact I don't think Alex was expecting that either. He was just as stunned as I was.

"Um?…Thanks?" Alex said

"You look like a rock kind of guy? Am I right?" Edge asked him

"Spot on Man" Alex said. This time a little less start struck.

Again. I was in total disbelief. It was like they were starting to become best friends or something? When I saw my suitcase come round, I just ripped it off the conveyor belt causing it to make a huge bang as it hit the ground.

Alex and Edge looked over.

"Oh, sorry Maryse… you alright there?" Alex asked trying to hold back a laugh

"Just fine" I replied with a clench jaw.

Edge saw his suitcase and pulled it off.

"I guess that's me man… nice meeting ya bro. TNA superstars always make us WWE Superstars look better" he laughed

"Maybe you guys should come around the Impact Zone and see how its really done… Bye Maryse" he said with a grin on his face and gesturing with his hand to call him.

I looked at him in disgust and left with Edge.

"Mixing with the TNA… I never picked you to be the sort" I said quite harshly to Edge by accident.

"Please… TNA isn't going anywhere.. You know it. I know it. Heck even they know it. Might as well let them have their '15 minutes of fame.'" He shrugged.

"Are you really going to turn up to their taping?" I asked

"Hah! No… Why? Are you?" he asked

I went silent. I was now starting to take Alex's somewhat 'invitation in disguise' to TNA very seriously. I mean? It was quite the tempting offer.

Just as I was about to answer Kelly came rushing up.

"Maryse, Let's go... I've been waiting for you for like? Forever!… Hi Edge, Bye Edge" she laughed wrapping her arm around mine and pulled me away.

I looked back at Edge and mouthed, "Help Me" but he just laughed and did a little wave.

When we got to Kelly's car. Melina, Michelle McCool and Layla were already in the back. I chucked my bags in the boot and got in the front.

"Ready to leave Maryse?" Kelly asked with her famous smile of hers.

"Yes. I can't wait" I replied with a devious smile on my face.

"Uh-oh… What are you thinking now Ryse?" she whined as she started up her car.

"Little Dolly Kelly… you worry too much" I teased, pinching one of her cheeks

"I'm serious!" she laughed. "What's going on inside that head of yours?" she asked this time with a stern look on her face. The other divas creeping forward all eager to listen.

"All right already… Divas. I think its time we check out our so-called 'competition'"

"You mean?" Michelle looked at me inquisitively

Melina and Layla both confused "What?"

"Yes. We're going to pay a little visit to the Impact Zone in particular The Knockouts"

Melina and Layla looked it each other and were keen

"And this has nothing to do with that guy with the funny hair?" Kelly asked.

"Of course it doesn't Kelz" I scoffed.

Except in my mind it had exactly everything to do with Alex Shelley. The Knockouts were just my way of making a statement.