CHAPTER TEN
Shawn burst out laughing at Raine's pronouncement, unable to wait for her and slipped out through the curtains. He caught her on the ramp and lifted her into the air.
"This isn't over, is it?" Paul sighed, watching as the dollar signs literally flashed over Shane and Stephanie's head.
"Not by a long shot." Stephanie grinned, ideas already swirling about her head.
Shane was grinning.
***
After celebrating her win, Raine begged off, desperately needing to have a lay down, her entire body felt like one giant bruise. She had left Shawn with Paul to keep on with the festivities while she retreated to the safety of her hotel room.
"Oh shit." She groaned, peeling off her clothes in front of a full length mirror, seeing her left side was nothing but a massive bruise. She felt it gingerly, nothing really hurt and realized it was from the turnbuckle. So much for doing the ropes right. She smiled though, she really had beaten that fucker.
When a knock sounded on her door, she was instantly tense, wondering if David was stupid enough to come after her so soon. A quick peek out the spy hole had her grinning and she opened the door. "Hey, Mark."
"Hi." He held out a jar of his salve, grinning sheepishly when she snatched it up. "I figured ya could use it." He said, sighing and turned to walk away, knowing she probably wanted to be left alone.
"Thanks, Mark!" Raine called after him hesitating when he turned. "Hey, do you think maybe ya could help me with my trainin?"
"Sure darlin', just let me know when you're ready."
"As soon as possible. If Stephanie is going to do what we all know she will, I should probably keep on workin' my butt off so I can repeat tonight."
"Good idea." Mark chuckled. "Good night, Raine."
***
"That stupid BITCH!" David roared, throwing his glass of whiskey against the wall. "We have to do something."
"What do you mean we?" Michelle arched an eyebrow, refusing to be in on another one of his plans. "Can't we just let it go?"
"We can… when I have her blood on my hands."
Michelle shook her head, wondering why she was even wasting her time with him. He was nothing more to her than a rebound off of Mark. She was looking for love in definitely all the wrong places. "She beat you, get over it." Michelle sighed, quickly gathering her things. "You wanted to fuck her and guess what? She fucked you right back." Snorting, she walked out of the room. "Moron."
***
"Hey Pops," Raine began later that night as she and Shawn walked the arena hallways. "Tomorrow, I was figurin' Mark could join us when we train."
Shawn considered that for a moment. "That's a good idea, he can show you holds I can't."
She shook her head, snorting and was very tempted to say 'he already has' but figured her dad didn't need to hear that.
"Raine, thank god you're here!" Stephanie was trembling from head to toe as she ran to meet them. "It's Paul…"
"What happened?" Raine demanded. She grunted when Stephanie took her hand and dragged her into a dressing room, halting.
"David did this."
Paul was busted open, a nasty gash right across his forehead, the wound still bleeding a bit as medics tended to him. Scrawled on the wall in what looked to be spray paint was "This will be you if you keep fucking with me Raine".
Raine stared at Paul with wide eyes, a hand over her mouth and shot Stephanie a look. "Oh dear god." She whispered. All she had done was wrestle him. She hadn't even intended on going after him anymore unless it was for work and he had been all board with that until he got his ass handed to him.
Shawn went to grab her when she pushed past him. "Rai-"
"Don't okay, just… don't."
After walking aimlessly for fifteen minutes, Raine found herself even more pissed off then before. Who the hell did that son of a bitch think he was? He was the one that had tried to ruin her life. He was the one who had been so thrilled with the storyline, thinking he could humiliate he even more. When that backfired he attacked her friends?
Soon she was standing right out his dressing room door. Not even thinking about it, Raine stepped inside, pleased to see the shocked expression on his face just before she hurled a chair at him.
David dodged the chair, darting forward to yank her into the room and slammed the door shut. "Couldn't stay away could you?" He snarled, slamming her back into the wall, using a thigh to trap her legs when she tried kneeing him. "Mmm… you smell delicious…" He murmured, his face in her throat.
"Get the fuck off of me!" Raine ordered, groaning when he bit her. "I mean it!"
"You know Raine," He began conversationally, ignoring her. "I must admit, I was pretty pissed off when you snuck that pin on me. But now that you're standing here, looking as sweet and tasty as ever… what do you say to one more round, sweetheart? For old times sake."
"Oh yeah, sure why not?" Raine said sarcastically, trying to hit him with her head. "You're a horrible fuck David, what would I subject myself to that again, especially SOBER?" Raine heard his growl, snickering against her better judgment. "You realize Stephanie is gonna fire you for what ya did to Paul, hmm?"
"Like I could give two fucks what she does." He snorted, rolling his eyes. A smirk replaced the frown as he trailed a finger down her chest. "You loved me fucking you. I have a video that proves it." Taking advantage of her open mouth, he kissed her.
Raine screamed in his mouth when she felt his hands moving to her breasts.
"God you feel so damn good…"
"Don't do anything stupid." Raine cautioned, gritting her teeth. She refused to lose her cool and panic. "Last time might have been consensual but this time ain't. Ya going to add rape to yer current list of felonies?" She taunted, knowing provoking him would be the best way to get loose. He tended to get stupid when provoked and slipped.
"You want me, Raine, admit it. Stop fighting what you want and just give in."
She shook her head, refusing to allow this to happen. "Last chance, David." She whispered huskily, unable to keep herself from physically responding to him but knowing better then to let it happen. When he just snorted she began screaming. "SOMEBODY HELP, RAPE!" She groaned when he dropped her suddenly, reaching back to rub her ass gingerly. "I WARNED you, dumbass."
"Get out." He ordered gruffly, point to the door, knowing any second someone was likely to barge in. "Next time you want to fuck, let me know sweetness."
Raine flipped him off on her way out the door, promptly walking into Shawn.
"What the hell is going on, Rai?" He demanded, having been out looking for her only to hear her screaming. "Stay away from him, he's being fired. You don't need to be beatin' his ass and going with him."
Raine just nodded, not about to break up his delusion.
***
David had to clean out his ear when he heard Shane McMahon -who was flanked by a lot of police officers- that his services were no longer needed. "You're fucking kidding me?"
"I kid you not." Shane said coldly. "We looked past what you did to Raine with that video. We're not however going to let you assault the superstars just because you're pissed at her."
Nodding, David walked out without another word.
***
What a night. Mark could only shake his head at the thought of everything that had happened, knowing Paul was going to be gone for a week at least, Stephanie too no doubt. Then again… they both were pretty stubborn. He sat in the hotel bar, needing a few drinks. He still couldn't believe what David had done to Paul. Sadly, if it would have been Raine in Paul's place, it wouldn't have shocked him so much.
That was a bad thing to think.
He was distracted from his thoughts when a woman with long red hair sat down beside him, ordering a shot of JD. "Nice choice."
She smiled, turning to look at him, her hazel eyes sparkling. "Thank ya, darlin'." Her southern accent was dripping with amusement. "Though I do suppose I have the same taste as my brother."
Mark snorted into his drink, looking her over quickly. "Kaleigh?"
"In the flesh, darlin'."
Laughing, Mark pulled her out of her seat and into his arms, hugging her tightly. "What're ya doin' here?"
"I'm your new on-road doctor." Kaleigh said proudly, laughing when his jaw dropped. "Honey, close your mouth, the flies are gonna get in."
***
Raine walked into the hotel late that night, spotting Mark's broad back at the bar and went to go say hi or something but halted when she seen him in conversation with a woman she didn't recognize. Irrationally, she felt a surge of jealousy overtake her and had to push it aside, heading for the elevator. He wasn't hers to be jealous about. She had established that fact many times over.
Maybe she had just gotten used to him being around.
***
She had been half-asleep, a still full glass of vodka and orange juice in her hand when she had heard the loud thud. Grumbling, Raine dragged herself out of bed to open the door, preparing to tell off whoever was being a moron and froze, green eyes widening at the sight of Mark and the mystery woman laying in the hallway laughing like hyenas. She slammed the door shut and headed back to bed.
Five minutes later, she had vacated her room in favor of sleeping in the lobby, definitely not going to listen to them next door when the laughing resumed followed by a loud 'damn it, darlin', them was my favorite jeans!'.
***
The next night, Mark walked into the building hand in hand with the red headed vixen, who happened to be his baby sister. There was a grin plastered on his face in spite of his massive hangover.
"You owe me a new pair of pants." Kaleigh muttered. "I can't believe ya spilled whiskey all over my favorite jeans."
"Sorry darlin'." He snorted, guiding her into Stephanie's office for a night. "I got someone I'd like to introduce ya'all too."
Stephanie slowly raised an eyebrow, taking in the other woman.
"I'm Kaleigh Martin-Callaway." She said proudly.
Shane walked in, grinning. "Kaleigh, right on time, shall we?" He extended his arm to her.
"Of course."
Paul watched them walk out, his jaw on the floor. "You got MARRIED?"
"Hell no, son! That's my sister." Mark growled, wanting to slap Paul upside his thick head.
Shawn had arrived, walking in the room next. "You have a sister?" He asked curiously, looking at Mark. "Hope she's a sight better lookin' than you." He joked, the two having gotten past their issues with each other awhile ago. "Anyone seen Raine yet? She done disappeared."
Mark shook his head. "Nope. And if you don't stay away from my sister, I'll hurt you. Clear?"
Stephanie started giggling, wondering where Raine was at, especially when her wry sense of humor would have made this even more funnier.
Shawn was smirking. "Considerin' ya slept with my daughter, I do believe that's the pot callin' the kettle black." He danced out of harms way. "I think I'll just go extend… a friendly gesture to yer sister. If anyone sees Raine, let her know I'm lookin' for her." He darted out of the room before Mark could catch him.
"He has a point." Paul said, trying not to laugh.
Mark growled and slapped Paul upside his head before stalking out after Shawn, wanting to put the whole locker room on notice. His baby sister was OFF limits. He spotted her with Shane and walked over, taking her by the hand. "I'll conduct this tour." He shot Shane a look. "Come on, darlin'."
"Honey, you're bein' overprotective." Kaleigh laughed. "Not gonna introduce me to any of yer friends?"
"No."
She began laughing, giggling when he joined in.
***
Raine had finally appeared, a bag over her shoulder and in a pair of men's jeans and a baggy tee shirt, shades over her eyes. Her short hair was spiked all over her head, obviously not styled. She was still fucking hung-over. When she heard Mark's laughter, she groaned and did an about face, going in the opposite direction.
God had a sick sense of humor.
"Where the hell were you?"
Seriously sick.
Shawn frowned, rapidly approaching her. "You missed your trainin' session." He watched as she popped some Tylenol, stuffing the bottle back in her bag and sighed, pulling away her sunglasses. "I thought we agreed you were going to take it easy, Rai."
"I did take it easy. I passed out in my own bed, how cool is that?"
"Man, did you see that HOT red head Mark was with? Damn, what I wouldn't give…"
"Matt…" Jeff groaned, slapping his forehead. "You heard Mark, she's off limits."
"Doesn't mean I can look." Matt replied, nodding to Raine and Shawn as they passed.
"Dear fucking christ." Raine muttered.