A/N: I am so sorry it has taken me so long to update this; I hope you will all stick with me, but I understand if you don't. Among school, than graduation and personal things and a lack of inspiration I haven't been writing well. So I'm sorry. Disclaimer: I do not own anything you might recognize from the WWE, I only own the plot of this story.

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Tainted Heart

Chapter 2 | The Beginning

Brie stirred as the warm sun swam through the window, the light dancing on her skin. She smiled as opened her brown eyes and gazed around the room. The brunette slowly rolled over and ran her fingers down his tanned back, than let her fingers trace the outer edges of the black tattoo between his shoulder blades. Her smile brightened when he turned to face her, his ice blue eyes meeting her dark brown ones. "Good morning beautiful how was your night?" he asked a smile curving his lips.

She laughed. "Do you have to ask, you were around for most of it?"

He kissed her before sitting up, his shoulders resting against the headboard. "I think you had a pretty good night. I know I did." He said as he reached for a pack of cigarettes on his nightstand. He took one out and lit it. Her head came to rest on his chest, although she wasn't sure when she had moved it there.

"I think you are right." Brie said as she smiled up at him. "I'm glad my sister dragged me to the party."

"I'm glad too. I'll have to thank her when I get a chance to meet her."

Brie nodded. She couldn't believe what she had done but she wasn't all that upset. She was happy. Randy had made her feel special, something no one had ever done before. The brunette pulled her long locks over one shoulder and pressed her cheek against his chest. His skin was warm and soft as it brushed against hers and it only strengthened the smile tugging at her lips. Maybe Nikki was right, maybe there was nothing wrong with living a little.

Suddenly the door burst open and tall, thin blonde stepped inside carrying a large tray. Brie couldn't help but notice there were two plates on it.

"Oh, sorry" The blonde said as she smiled at them. Brie tightened her grip on the sheet wrapped around them as she stared at the strange blonde.

"It's okay Michelle, I should have told you I had company." Randy said, unfazed by the blonde's intrusion.

"Well I brought you breakfast. I'll just leave you be…" The blonde's blue eyes came to rest on Brie and she smiled and handed over the tray of food. She quickly left the room.

"Sorry about that, my family has no manners." Randy said, giving her an apologetic look.

"Family?" Brie questioned.

"That was Michelle, my cousin." He said as he took one of the plates off the tray and handed it to her. "She lives here with her husband Ted and my friends Cody and Kelly. Cody and Kelly hosted the party last night."

"She, uhm, seems nice." Brie said, searching for something to say about the blonde who had just left the room.

"She is." Randy assured her. "Eat up." He said as he grabbed his own plate and took a bite of French toast.

Brie smiled and ate her breakfast quietly. It was good, whoever made it, Michelle or Kelly most likely, was a talented cook. When they had finished eating Randy took their plates and put them on the tray and placed it on the night stand. "Why don't I get dressed and then we can go downstairs?" Randy suggested as he slid out of bed.

Brie nodded as she did the same, picking up the clothes she was wearing the night before.

"Leave them, you are about the same size as Kelly I'm sure she has something you can wear. I'll check with her. If you'd like to take a shower you can."

"Thank you." Brie smiled appreciatively as she made her way to the bathroom.

Forty minutes later Brie was downstairs, dressed in gray jeans and a black tank top Kelly had loaned her. The blonde had been very sweet to her and had even enveloped her in a hug. Brie also liked Ted, who had also hugged her, but she wasn't sure how she felt about Kelly's boyfriend Cody. He seemed strange, maybe even dangerous.

They were all seated in front of the large screen TV in the sitting room when Kelly quickly stood up, a huge smile shining on her face. "I've got an idea." She said excitedly.

"Well that's a first, mark it on the calendar." Randy joked, evoking a dirty look from Kelly.

"We should all go to that new big mall that is opening up."

"That's two hours away Kell." Michelle said as she looked at the other blonde.

"I know but it would be so much fun!" Kelly said.

"I think it's a great idea." Randy chimed in.

"Why not Chelle? We need to do something fun with the newest member of our clan here." Ted motioned to Brie who was sitting quietly by Randy, their fingers intertwined.

"Okay, are you game Brie?" Michelle asked, her blue eyes fell on Brie and Brie nodded. "Great. I'll get the keys to the van." Michelle got up and quickly left the room.

"This is going to be so much fun." Kelly grabbed Brie's hand and pulled her up. "We're going to be best friends Brie, I just know it." Kelly hugged her for the second time that morning and Brie shot a nervous look at Randy who just shrugged.

"Let's get out of here!" Ted said as he pointed at Michelle who had just returned with the van keys.

Once they had all packed themselves into the van they hit the road. They were in the car about fifteen minutes before it slowed down. Cody pulled the car over in front of the bank. "I just need to stop and cash my check." He said, "does anyone else have to come in."

"I should probably get some money out, I have to shower my lady with gifts." Randy said as she slid open the back door.

"I should probably come along too." Ted said. "Will you ladies be okay by yourselves?" he questioned.

"We'll be fine babe." Michelle said and the boys exited the car. "Hurry up you only have five minutes!" Michelle yelled to them before turning her attention to Brie. "So Brie, what do you do for a living."

"I'm actually a student." Brie said. She watched Kelly climb over to the driver seat and turn the van back on. The young blonde fiddled with the buttons on the radio until she found a greatest hits station. "I'm taking nursing."

"Wow, you must be a genius." Michelle said. "I'm jealous!"

Brie laughed and shook her head. "It's not as bad as people think….I just love people and that's why I decided…"

What Brie saw took the words out her mouth. Cody and Ted were running toward the van, carrying guns and large burlap sacks. They were followed by Randy who was also carrying a gun in his right hand. Randy was clutching the top of his right arm with his left hand as he ran. The boys quickly piled into the van, ripping off ski masks and slamming the doors. "Go Kelly go." Cody screamed as the blonde slammed her foot against the gas pedal.

Brie's heart was racing as she looked around to all of the people she had just meant. The people who had seemed so nice, so normal…..

They had just robbed a bank.

Brie saw the blood oozing out form between Randy's fingers, and the pained looked on his face. He had been shot during the robbery.

Chelle was rubbing his back and talking to him. Brie turned to look at the boys, Ted looked grim but Cody looked unfazed, his blue eyes determined. He turned in his chair and pointed the gun at Brie. "Help him, now."

A/N: Okay. I think that's where I'm going to stop for now. Hope you guys like it. Please review? Was this what you were expecting?