Uh...he he...sorry for the wait. I've sort of hit a wall. Couldn't think of where to go next. The next few chapters I'm going to bring wrestling back into the mix. It seems I have forgotten about it. For anyone who is going to ask...Richard will be a constant character for now. Hey may even get in the way of Cassie and Colby . .. Hope you guys enjoy, sorry for any misspellings and what not, thank you for sticking with me :-).
"This match is scheduled for one fall," Lilian Garcia's voice rang out through the arena.
Cassie sat next to a tv watching The Shield vs. Tons of Funk. She was happy that Creative changed The Shield's lost to a win tonight. She was also happy that they actually listened to her about keeping the tag belts on Rollins and Reigns. She didn't think that The Usos were ready to be champions.
Yes the crowd believed that they could be champions, but that was because The Shield are Heels. When it came to the talent aspect, Rollins and Reigns were the superior two.
"Hey…" Phil walked up to her.
"Shhh," she put her finger up to her lip. "I'm working."
Phil tilted his head slightly, and looked at the tv.
"You do know you work on Creative right? You know the outcome of the match…"
Cassie waved her hand at him. Phil sat down next to him.
"Soooo," Phil started.
"Shhh, I'm thinking," Cassie placed her hand over his mouth. Phil's eyes narrowed, looking at her hand. This girl was getting very bold. He just sat there watching the match with her, her hand never leaving his mouth.
She watched, yet again, Rollins being over powered by the opposing team.
"Yep he's going to be the first to get kicked out when The Shield breaks up," she said. "Such a waste of talent." She winced, covering her eyes when Tensia hit Rollins with a hard clothesline. "Easy!" She yelled at the tv when the bigger man rolled into Rollins in the corner. "Don't hurt him…"
Phil watched her. He smiled slightly when she would only give a worried reaction when Rollins looked like he was hurt. He also laughed to himself when she reacted to everything like a fan would. If somebody would hit hard, she would wince and when her team got the upper hand, she would cheer slightly.
She jumped slightly, seeing Roman tag himself in. Seth flew over the top rope to dive into Clay on the outside and Roman set himself up for the spear.
"Reigns with the spear!" She yelled as he hit it perfectly and covered Tensia. "1…..2…..3 and The Shield gets it!" She smiled and she quickly pulled her hand away from Phil. "Did you just lick me?!" She looked at him. His tongue was sticking out and he was smiling.
He nodded his head.
"You are such a child."
"I can be. So what were you thinking about?"
"What's the future for The Shield. I'm kind of liking Rollins vs Ambrose again. I know they've done it before, but they have some great chemistry in the ring."
"I would like to see that…"
"Or Ambrose against you would be sick to. Could you imagine your promo's? God it would be mind blowing."
Phil laughed.
"You are such a fan."
Cassie smiled.
"Is it that obvious?"
"Yeah, but that's a really good thing. These other corporate people, they can give two shits about the fans opinions. Just as long as they are pushing Cena, or the face roster for that matter, the rest of us are nothing."
"I hear ya. I actually almost stopped watching wrestling because all my favorite wrestlers were loosing. It got predictable."
"I'm happy that you get it. Hurry up and do a good job so you can write the main story lines."
"It's going to be a whole different ball game when I get there, trust me," she brought her attention back to the tv for the next match. "You would be champion again."
"Maybe they'll change their minds about who wins Money in the Bank on Sunday," he put his hands behind his head and leaned back.
"Yeah right," Cassie rolled her eyes, looking back at him. "I'm surprised that RVD isn't winning Sunday."
"Not a fan?"
"Huge fan, but I really don't like when the vets of the company come back and get what they want just to boost ratings. There are so many guys in the locker room that deserve it more. Just give them the chance."
"Wrestling politics my dear. It's how it works."
"Well it sucks."
"You are preaching to the choir. Ya know what they are missing? They are missing a really good non championship feud…"
"Isn't that supposed to be your feud with Lesnar and Heyman? Which I'm hoping that you win and they get rid of Lesnar all together."
"I guess you are right," he laughed slightly. "You are not a fan of Lesnar are you?"
"Can't stand him, but that means he's doing his job right. He is seriously the only wrestler who gets under my skin. I want to claw his eyes out."
"What about Cena?"
"Cena is Cena. He doesn't get under my skin. I just don't like him and now that I've actually met him, I don't like him even more." She picked at her water bottle label. "Hey, Brock and you seriously not friends?"
"Hate the guy with a passion."
"Thank God! I really thought I was the only one."
Phil laughed.
"I say there are a few people back here who don't like him. They just aren't me and are open about it."
"Don't like who?"
The two turned to see The Shield members sitting down at their table.
"Lesnar."
"Can't stand him," Jon said taking a sip from his water bottle.
"I don't understand why they even brought him back," Leati Joe said. "He doesn't do anything but push his power around here."
Cassie looked at Colby, who was holding his ribs.
"You ok?"
"Yeah," he sighed. He winced, grabbing more onto his side. "That idiot didn't wait for me to block that stupid roll thing that he does."
"Why don't you go to the medics and see if there is anything wrong?"
"Because all they are going to do is give me ice and tell me to relax…"
"It's better than nothing."
"Listen woman…"
"Listen…." Cassie stopped trying to think of something to say. The other three leaned in a bit, waiting for her to say something. "Jackass!" she snapped her fingers. "I almost forgot the word."
"You can be really ditzy sometimes," Phil smiled.
"Shhh," Cassie again put her hand over her mouth.
"Really?" Phil muffled out.
"Oh right," she pulled her hand away. "Don't need your saliva all over my hand again."
The other three looked at the two questionably.
"Don't ask," Cassie said. "Long story. Go get ice," she looked at Colby. "You're making me feel bad."
"Why would you feel bad?"
"Don't ask, just do as I say."
"Yes mommy," Colby stood up. He started walking back towards where the medics were set up.
"Hey wait!" Cassie grabbed her stuff and jumped up. "I have to talk to you about something," she ran after him.
"Do you see it now?" Jon looked at Leati Joe.
"See what?"
"They like each other…"
Leati Joe rolled his eyes.
"Why can't they just be friends? Colby and Lesley just broke up. He's trying to forget it and Cassie is helping him with it."
"That's exactly why they like each other…" Phil started.
"Not you to," Leati Joe whined. "I thought out of everyone, you would be on my side about this."
"Oh shut up," Phil laughed. "They have great chemistry and have a lot in common. I think they would be awesome together."
"Guys, do not push them," Leati Joe said sternly. "You mingle too much, it's only going to keep them apart. Let them figure it out on their own."
"Ah ha!" Jon pointed at him. "You do agree with us though…"
Leati Joe shook his head.
"Never said I didn't."
Both Jon and Phil went to say something, but stopped. They thought about their past conversations about this subject. Leati Joe never really agreed or disagreed with any of them. He just didn't want them to force a relationship on Colby or Cassie.
"You are good," Phil pointed at him.
"I know."
Cassie and Colby walked silently towards the medic area.
"You seem angry today," Cassie finally spoke up.
"I think angry is an understatement," he snapped, grabbing at his ribs again.
"Does that hurt that bad?"
"Not at all. A 360 pound man only rolled himself into me after the hardest clothesline I've delt with…"
"Alright. When you get rid of the little attitude that you have," Cassie looked at him. "You can come talk to me," she then walked away from him, back towards catering.
"Cass," he said as he turned to stop her, but she had already turned the corner. "Way to go dumb-ass," he sighed as he opened the medics door.
"Talking to yourself is never good," Cena said as he sat on one of the tables.
"Shut up," Colby walked past him and sat in a chair.
"Well that isn't a nice way to start a conversation."
"I'm not starting a conversation," Colby rolled his eyes. He really wished the star pupil would leave him alone.
"Who pissed in your Fruity Pebbles this morning?"
"Will you leave me the hell alone?!" Colby snapped at him. "I'm not in a very happy mood and my ribs hurt," he said as the medic walked over to him to check him out. "And to be honest, I don't want to talk with you."
"Aw did the creative chick piss you off?" Cena teased.
"Her name is Cassie, and no she didn't, but you really are," Colby scowled at him. Cena rolled his eyes.
"Whatever," he jumped down from the table after the medic was finished checking his knee. "Better get your use out of her. She won't be here much longer."
"And what the hell is that supposed to mean?"
"You'll see," the older walked to the door. "See ya around," he then left the medics.
Colby didn't like the sound of that. Did John know something that they didn't about Cassie? Did she do something wrong but just not realize it?
"Here ya go Rollins," the medic handed him some ice.
"Thanks," he snatched it, quickly jumping up, and running out the door. He wanted to find Cassie and see what was up. "Apologize first asshole," he said to himself. He walked the halls of the arena, heading back towards catering.
When he got there, he noticed that Jon, Leati Joe, and Phil hadn't moved a muscle. He walked up to the table.
"Have you seen Cassie?" He asked. His friends looked up at him.
"Yeah," Leati Joe said. "What the hell did you do to piss her off?"
"I kind of snapped at her by accident. She really pissed off?"
"Yeah," Jon added in. "I would stay clear for a bit. She came back ranting and raving."
"Fantastic," he sat down next to him. "Where is she anyways?"
"Over there," Jon pointed over his shoulder at another table. Stephanie, Paul, Cassie, and some other dude were sitting there talking.
"Who is that?" He said about the new guy. He had short dirty blonde hair, it slightly gelled back. He had some light facial hair, and was dressed in a nice suit.
"No idea," Phil said. "I'm thinking he has something to do with creative. Why else would Cassie need to meet him?"
"They hired another member?" Colby asked, keeping his eyes on the other table.
"No clue. Won't know till she comes back over here."
"I'm not liking Mr. Prim and Proper," Jon said.
"Maybe he isn't prim and proper," Leati Joe said. "Maybe it's his first day so he wants to impress."
"Nothing will ever beat how Cassie started here," Phil laughed, the other two nodding their heads in agreement. Colby didn't pay attention to them as they conversed with each other.
He wasn't liking very much how close the guy was sitting next to Cassie. He was almost in her lap, and had an arm around the back of her chair. He noticed that Cassie had her arms crossed over her stomach, and she looked a bit uncomfortable sitting next to him.
The group was laughing at something, when Cassie looked over at her friends table. Colby held up the ice and shook it. Cassie smiled and gave him a thumbs up.
"Well that settles that issue," Colby said. "Thought she was pissed at me?" He looked at Jon.
"I lied. I thought it would go on a little longer than that."
"You're a dick."
"I know."
The group heard chairs squeak. They looked up to see the corporate group standing up. The mystery guy held his hand out, in front of Cassie. Cassie shook her his hand and then waved to both Stephanie and Paul.
When she was finished with that, she walked back over to her table and sat down in-between Leati Joe and Phil.
"So," Jon started. "Who is Mr. Douche-bag?"
"You don't know who he is," Cassie came to the guys defense.
"Point?"
Cassie rolled her eyes.
"His name is Richard Keenan. He is apparently a new intern under Eric Pankowski."
"Oh so he isn't a douche-bag. He's a Dick," Jon laughed.
"Another intern?" Phil asked, ignoring Jon.
"I guess. I don't entirely understand what he is here for, but Stephanie and Paul say it's to help out with things. I, however, think he's here to keep tabs on me. Which kind of sucks if that's his intentions because he is good looking."
"Oh God," Phil rolled his eyes.
"What?!" She looked at him laughing. "I can't help it."
"Don't fall for the corporate dick."
"You don't even know him. He could act like one of you clowns and maybe he can help with story lines."
"When do we wear suit and ties like that?"
"Oh shut up. Leati Joe wore them before his whole Roman Reigns gimmick and these two," she pointed at Jon and Colby. "Well maybe not Jon because he chooses to look like a bum all the time…"
"Bite me," he smirked at her.
"But I've seen pictures of Colby in suits."
"Wow," Colby smiled. "Stalker status."
"Ok, well seeing that this conversation has taken an odd turn," Cassie stood up. "I'm going to go find Celeste."
"Why Celeste? You guys never hang out," Phil questioned.
"I unfortunately have to do something that I really hate to do."
"Shopping?" Colby asked laughing.
"Shopping," Cassie growled and walked away. The guys laughter following her.
The day after the Smackdown taping, the wrestlers had some time to kill before heading to the next town for a house show.
"So what is it exactly we are shopping for?" Celeste asked as her, Cassie, April and Nattie (Natalya) walked into a clothes store.
"I need to find corporate attire," Cassie looked at the odd looking clothes. She would never, ever be caught dead in some of the things she was looking at. "But I would really like to stick with my fem-rocker look. Does that make sense?" She asked looking over her shoulder at the girls.
"Makes perfect sense," Celeste said looking at a black dress. "I think you asked the three best women to come with you for this one. April and I can keep the rock look while Nattie can do the sophisticated roll."
Nattie smiled and nodded her head.
"I really didn't think you would come Nattie," Cassie said. "The way the rest of the female locker room acts around me, I thought you didn't like me."
"Anybody who tells those clones off are a friend of mine. I actually didn't think you would want to talk to me. You are always hanging around with the guys, intimidating ones at that."
Cassie shrugged her shoulders, looking at some clothes.
"They aren't very intimidating when you hang out with him every day. Leati Joe is a teddy bear. Colby is a sweet heart. Phil and Jon…" she stopped and thought about them. "Are assholes but I love them," she smiled. The others laughed. "But all in all, some pretty awesome people."
"I just want to apologize for Brie and Nikki acting like that towards you. You didn't do anything wrong did you?"
"Besides tell them the truth, nah," Cassie pulled off some leather jackets that were sitting on the racks. "I don't care if these aren't corporate. I want them."
Celeste laughed, looking at them.
"Very casual corporate. I say do it."
The girls continued to look around for a bit, grabbing things off the racks. The three wrestlers got to know Cassie a bit more. Celeste was really the only one that she ever spoke with about anything. She thought it was a good thing to have some female friends to talk to. She didn't share as much about her life like she did with the guys, but she let them in a bit.
"So," April asked as the three wrestlers sat outside the dressing room that Cassie was in. "What are your plans this weekend for Money in the Bank?"
"Uh," Cassie put one tanks on. "I'll probably spend time out with my family. My sister is coming in on Friday with the kids." She moved to putting the pants on, happy that they found skinny jeans that looked proper.
"That's cool! Are they huge fans of wrestling?"
"My niece is a huge fan," she opened the door and walked out of the room. "I feel weird," she looked in the mirror.
"I like it!" Nattie stood up. "Put on one of the jackets with it."
Cassie walked back into the room and grabbed the first studded leather jacket. She threw it on and smiled.
"Much better," she laughed seeing herself in the mirror. "I say this is good to go," she looked at the other three, who smiled and gave her a thumbs up. "Sick," she went back into the dressing room, shutting the door behind her.
"Try on the dress!" Celeste called out.
"Yes mommy," Cassie called back.
"How many nieces and nephews do you have?" April continued the conversation from before.
"Two nephews and one niece." Cassie quickly got out of her office clothes and grabbed the dress that Celeste had picked out.
"Your niece is the only one into wrestling?"
"Nah. My nephew Nathan is to. Lawton is still slightly, but his attention sort of went to girls when he became a teenager."
"Understandable," April laughed. "Who are their favorites?"
"The younger ones, of course John Cena. Lawton's favorite is Randy Orton. Along with my sister."
"I thought she doesn't like wrestling?"
"She doesn't. Wrestlemania 28, when we walked into Axxess, they had ceiling to floor posters of the wrestlers. Randy Orton was one of them. My sister's reaction was, who is that and where can I get one."
The girls laughed.
"That is priceless," Nattie shook her head.
"Yeah and then I said, see why I'm into it? Can never go wrong," she tried zipping up the back of the dress. She got it half way up and then gave up. "Alright, last outfit. It's not zipped up all the way, but I think you'll get the point," she opened the door and walked out.
"Oh my God," Celeste smiled.
Cassie was in Lace Empire dress. It had long laced sleeves and a scoop-neck.
"Paired with some black pumps," Nattie said. "That would look awesome."
"Could you wear that back to the hotel?" Celeste asked.
"Why?" Cassie gave her a strange look. Celeste shrugged her shoulders.
"Give people a different side of you. They are going to see you in it eventually. Why not just get it out of their system now?"
Cassie's eyes narrowed.
"I feel there is more behind that, but I'll play your game. I feel really pretty in this and can't wait to find shoes." She rushed back into the dressing room to grab everything she was going to take. She wasn't going to lie, she was actually having some sort of fun with this.
Celeste smirked as she took her phone out, and quickly texted Phil.
After what seemed like hours to Cassie, the girls finally sat down at some restaurant to get something to eat. They had all ordered and started some light conversation.
Cassie was in the dress and her brand new black studded heels. She was very excited when she found them. April had talked her into letting her hair down. The women were surprised to see how long it actually was. It reached the middle of her back in slight waves.
"You should wear your hair down more often," April said before taken a sip of her tea.
"I would, but it gets really hot sometimes working backstage."
"You have such pretty eyes," Nattie added. The darkness of her hair and it framing her face, made her eyes pop out more. Cassie smiled.
"Guys please. Thank you for all the compliments, but you really don't have to keep telling me."
"But you are really pretty," Celeste said. "Why don't you show it more often?"
Cassie shrugged her shoulders, playing with her straw.
"Don't see a reason. It's not like people notice," she leaned back in the booth, crossing her arms over her stomach. She was getting uncomfortable. She didn't want to have this conversation.
The others noticed the slight change in her. They looked at each other, all of them thinking best to just drop the subject.
"Well I'm happy that you are breaking your shell a bit," Nattie said. "Now if you don't mind me asking. What exactly did the twins accuse you of?"
"For giving John and Bryan looks. Apparently I was flirting with them."
"Seriously?" Nattie laughed.
"Yep. Pretty positive on my first day I sat talking to The Shield the entire night. I would never in a million years flirt with either of them."
"Oh come on," April rolled her eyes. "They do have some awesome personalities. You can't help but friendly flirt with them."
"Nope," Cassie took a sip of her drink. She put the glass back down.
"Not Cassie's type of people?"
"Not at all. Not a huge fan of prim and proper and Grizzly Adams."
"What is your type? We all know April's is the CM Punks of the universe and Celeste's is the Sheamus…"
"It is not!" Celeste's cheeks turned red as she defended herself. "Just because we talk constantly and hang out doesn't mean I like him like that."
"Oh shut up," April rolled her eyes again, laughing. "Once you admit it, you will feel so much better."
"Whatever," Celeste scoffed. "You are going to believe whatever you want…"
"I think you two are cute together," Cassie said. "It's like a complete contrast, but you guys are such nerds together."
"See," Nattie teased. "Even someone from the outside agrees."
"Like I said," Celeste leaned back in the booth. "Whatever. Back to Cassie. Who is your type?"
"Um," she scratched at her arm. "Out of the wrestlers?" She asked. The other three nodded their heads. "Let's see, I would have to say," she thought about it for a good few minutes. "Colby."
"Really?" Celeste perked up. She was liking this new found information.
"Yeah. He's older than I am and taller. I like guys with long hair and I like that it's dyed. Awesome taste in music in my opinion. I like tatted up guys, but I could deal with just a few of them. I like that he's really easy to talk to. Makes this whole thing a lot easier on me."
"So if given the chance," Celeste continued. "You would date Colby?"
"A guy like Colby yes. Not actually Colby."
"Why not?"
"Him and his girlfriend just broke up."
"Ok, what about a few months from now?"
April and Nattie looked at each other questionably. Why was Celeste pushing the issue of Colby and Cassie?
"Probably not…"
"Why?!" The two toned diva blurted out. Everyone looked at her strangely. "I'm just curious."
"He has an awesome career and some major matches coming up. He should be focusing on that. Lesley really hurt him. He shouldn't be thinking of another relationship with somebody like me."
"Somebody like you?" Nattie asked.
Cassie went to say she wanted to drop the subject, but their waitress came over with their food. Cassie smiled, thanking whoever that they had a distraction.
Celeste grabbed her phone again, and started texting away.
The girls made their way back to the hotel soon after they had finished eating. They walked through the doors, and started towards the elevators to bring Cassie's new clothes to her room.
"Look Nikki," Brie said as the twins along with Natalie (Eva Marie) walked up to them. "She's now trying to fit in with us…"
"In your dreams," Cassie retorted. "I would never even try to compare myself to you…"
"Like there is anything to compare," Natalie snapped. "You don't even rank up to Nikki and Brie."
"Will you three knock it off," Nattie stepped in. "This is really becoming childish and low."
"Oh Nattie, how the mighty have fallen. Need to be friends with Creative to get anywhere with your career," Nikki teased.
"Oh please," Cassie said. "The only reason why you two dumb-asses are even in the spotlight, is because you are dating the two top superstars. If you weren't, WWE would be able to see that you two are talentless hags," the twins gasped at the name calling. "And the fact that you are even disrespecting wrestling royalty, WWE should make you suffer consequences. If it wasn't for females like these three behind me, you would be out of a job. So go somewhere with your fake ass faces."
April, Celeste, and Nattie all started laughing.
"Excuse me?" Nikki said. "Listen newbie, don't think you can walk around here and act all tough just because you have some friends on the roster. My sister and I are the face of the Divas division…"
"Matter of opinion really." Everyone turned to see Jon and Phil walking up to them. "My my aren't we a pretty little thing," he smirked as he wrapped an arm around Cassie's shoulders. Cassie just rolled her eyes, chuckling slightly.
"Don't creep her out Jon. We have places to go, people to see," Phil grabbed the bags from Cassie, and handed them off to Celeste. "Be a doll and hold onto these for her."
"Of course," Celeste nodded.
"Now let's go," Phil started to pull Jon and Cassie out the door.
"And where exactly are we going?" Cassie questioned, looking between both Phil and Jon.
"To meet up with Leati Joe and Colby," Jon said. "We have missed you terribly."
"I find that hard to believe coming from you, but I'll buy into it."
The group laughed as they left the hotel, leaving the Divas behind.
They pulled up to a bar some time later.
"I hope you guys know, I already ate," Cassie said before getting out of the car. Phil held the door open for her.
"So what? No one said you have to eat. We really did miss you today."
"Aw I'm touched," she smiled at him.
"Why do you believe him and not me?" Jon questioned as they started to head towards the bar.
"It's because I'm better looking," Phil smirked at the younger.
"That is not the reason you ass," Jon narrowed his eyes at him. "She's a Shield girl. I always come before you."
"Well if you all really must know," Cassie butted into the conversation. "I only came because Leati Joe is here. He's my favorite…"
"Oh I am so telling Colby," Jon sort of jumped with excitement.
"Child," Phil rolled his eyes.
"Don't tell him! It will break his heart!" Cassie playfully whined.
"Ha payback is a mighty fine bitch," he laughed as he started running to the bar.
"Get back here!" Cassie started to run, but realized she couldn't go very fast because of the heels she was in. She turned back to Phil. "Punk get him!"
"Oh no," he shook his head. "I'm not the favorite," he walked past her and headed towards the bar.
"Unfair! You're my second sexiest wrestler!"
"Who is number one?" He looked over his shoulder.
"Triple H."
"Ha now I'm definitely not running to catch him."
"Fine," she stomped her foot. "Big meant," she lifted her leg and took off the one heel. She did the same for the other one. She then ran past Phil and towards the bar. Phil laughed at her.
When she got in there, she was surprised to see how crowded the place was. She looked around, trying to find Jon. Instead, she spotted Leati Joe standing next to a bar.
He really stuck out from the crowd around him. She quickly pushed past people, a few of them stepping on her feet.
"OW!" She yelled after the 10th person stepped on her. "Do you not think that other people need to walk?!" She yelled at the guy.
"Maybe you should watch were you're walking!" The guy yelled back at her. He then looked her up and down, and smiled. She scowled. The guy was about her father's age, maybe older. "What's a pretty little thing like you doing in a place all alone?"
A large hand slammed down on the guy's shoulder.
"She isn't alone," Leati Joe turned the guy around to face him.
"Come here darling," Jon held his hand out for her to grab, which she gladly took. He pulled her to him.
"I hope we don't have a problem here," Leati Joe continued.
"N..no sir."
"Thought so," he let go of the guy. "Now get out of here." The guy nodded his head, and ran off to the other side of the bar.
"Shouldn't be running into a packed bar all alone. Especially the way you are dressed," Jon walked her over to a free bar stool.
"I didn't know it was going to be this packed ass. Maybe you shouldn't have ran in," she sat down, and put her heels back on.
"Where is Phil?"
"He was behind me."
"Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!" Phil pushed past these two guys and finally got to them. "It's like they don't see me!"
"Maybe they don't," Jon shrugged his shoulders.
"I'm the Best in the World dammit! Get out of my way!" He yelled, which got him strange looks from the people around them.
Cassie laughed.
"You guys are too much sometimes."
"We can be can't we?" Phil smirked. Cassie nodded her head, looking around.
"Were is Colby?"
"Behind you," his voice rang out. Cassie turned in her seat to see him walking up to them.
"Yay Colby is here," she threw her arms in the air. "My favorite and now my number two sexiest wrestler!"
"I thought I was her favorite?" Leati Joe questioned Jon. Jon turned to his friend.
"Seriously?"
"I'm number two!" Phil yelled out. "You don't get to change it just because I wouldn't chase Jon!"
"Why were you chasing Jon?" Colby asked, looking at the group.
Cassie went to say something, but then closed her mouth.
"Yes why were we chasing Jon?" Jon smiled, know that Cassie was going to confess a really stupid secret that nobody really cared about. Cassie glared at him and then turned back to Colby.
"Because he's Jon," she said it like it was the most obvious answer in the world.
"Good enough for me," Colby turned to the bar.
"Wait what?" Jon said. "How does that make any sense?"
"You piss people off, so why wouldn't she chase you. I'm sure whatever you said gave her good reason to come after you."
The other three laughed as Jon just stood there, mouth hanging open. He really couldn't win against this girl.
"Bah Humbug," he turned to the bar and ordered himself a drink.
"Way to steal my line," Cassie turned her chair so she faced Colby. "So I heard I have been missed."
"Very much," he looked at her. He then noticed her outfit. "You are in a dress?"
"Yeah," she laughed slightly. "I know, I look weird don't I?"
"A bit," he answered truthfully. He then took a second and realized that probably wasn't the right think to say.
"Well I didn't have much time to change. I would have shown up in normal clothing if I new," she felt a bit insecure now.
"I don't mean it in a bad way. I just have never seen you in a dress before. It's a whole new thing," he tried looking for the right words. Cassie noticed that he was stuttering. She laughed slightly thinking it was cute. "You look good," he smiled at her.
"Thanks," she brushed her hair over her shoulder. "I do try."
Colby rolled his eyes, but laughed.
"So Celeste was telling me about today," he said and ordered them some drinks.
"Yeah? What did she say?" She asked nervously. She didn't know that Celeste was talking to him. She hoped that Celeste kept what they talked about at dinner to herself. She didn't need things to get awkward between them.
"She said you got a bit uncomfortable at dinner tonight," he passed her her drink. "Why were you acting all insecure?"
She took a sip from her glass. She placed it back down on the bar. She knew this conversation was going to happen eventually. She was happy that it was with Colby rather than somebody else.
"I don't try to be. It's a defense mechanism for me."
"For what exactly?" His eyebrow raised. Cassie shrugged her shoulders.
"They were just showering me with compliments, and I've never been praised so much." She didn't know if that was the right word to use, but she did feel like the girls were bowing to her before. They had complimented her so much while they were shopping, she sort of got annoyed by it. "Growing up I was always teased by the girls and laughed at by the boys. I was the ugly duckling in the group. I've dealt with it for so long, I guess I just got used to it," she shrugged her shoulders and looked down at the ground. Even the little banter that she had with Natalie made her feel insecure. Of course she would never show that to those woman, but it made her want to change her clothes.
Colby softly placed his right hand under her chin, and lifted her head up.
"The ugly duckling became a beautiful swan."
Cassie's frown turned into a smile.
Both Phil and Jon looked at Leati Joe.
He rolled his eyes.
"Fine," he sighed. Phil and Jon looked at each other smiling. They then high fived each other.
"You know how to make a girl blush," Cassie said. Colby laughed.
"I don't like seeing you down in the dumps. I like your smile."
"Thanks."
"Don't thank me. It's the truth," the lights dimmed slightly. "Now be happy. We have a surprise for you," he pointed up at the stage that Cassie had now just noticed. The crowd cheered as a band walked on stage. Cassie tried sitting up, but she couldn't see over the crowd.
"Not fair!" She yelled. Colby leaned over the bar.
"Hey!" He yelled at the bartender. The guy walked over to him. "I'll give you 50 bucks if she can sit on the bar for a bit. She can't see."
"Only for a bit."
"Thanks," Colby grabbed his money from his pocket and handed a 50 over. He then turned to Cassie, and grabbed her by the sides. "Sorry," he hoisted her up, not with a slight yelp from her, so she could sit on the bar.
"Warning next time," she smacked his shoulder.
"Shaddup and look," he pointed at the stage. Cassie did so, her eyes widening.
"IT'S VOLBEAT!" She yelled out excitedly. "I thought this show was sold out?" She looked at the guys.
"I called a few friends," Phil said sitting on one of the bar stools.
"But for me?"
"Thanks for being oh so very awesome when it comes to being on Creative."
"This is what I get when I'm awesome?" She laughed. They guys nodded their heads. "Well be prepared boys. I'm awesome all year round." They guys laughed. "How did you even know I was a fan?"
"I drive with you," Colby said. "I don't have my headphones on half the time. Which reminds me, your singing is horrible…"
"Shhh," he placed a hand over his mouth. "They are starting!" She said excitedly, her attention going back to the band. The guys shrugged their shoulders as they enjoyed the music.
Cassie eventually removed her hand off of Colby's mouth and began using his head as a drum with her two pointer fingers. She laughed when he got sick of it and grabbed her hands and held them together in his.
"Game on," Phil toasted Jon.
Don't ya just want to squeeze Colby's cheeks?! Ok fangirl hidden away. So anybody else think that Summerslam was a bit lame? I ended up turning it off and watched total divas and poor Seth Rollins on Raw the next night. He clearly injured his knee and he had to keep wrestling. What a trooper. So onto writing the next chapter! Review please!
