Becky

The buzzing of my phone woke me and I let out a groan.

I felt something land on my back as I reached for my phone and I turned to see Eve with one less pillow underneath her head.

"It's not my fault!" I hissed before answering the call.

"Hi!" I said as cheerfully as I could at 8.30 in the morning.

"Hi beautiful," a familiar male voice sounded. "Did I wake you?" he asked.

"Of course not!" I lied and I heard Eve mutter something into her pillow.

"Good! I kept thinking about our dinner date last night and I can't get you out of my mind, will you do the honour of coming to my room so I can check that you're real?"

I smiled; he was soo cheesy it was unreal. "I'm taking your silence as a no."

"Sure I'll come, but it better be worth it."

"It will be, I have coffee and chocolate."

"So you did pay attention last night."

"Yeah, and they just happened to be in my room." I laughed, causing Eve to throw another pillow at me.

"Ok, I'll be there soon!" I said, grabbing the pillow with my free hand and tossing it back at Eve.

"I'll be waiting." Zack said before hanging up.

I place my phone back on the beside table, got out of bed and pulled out my suitcase.

"What on Earth are you doing?" Eve asked as I began to pull out clothes.

"Did you not hear my conversation? I'm going to see Zack."

"Jeez I was wrong about you liking Riley huh?" Eve said. "But I was close, Ryder is the best friend after all."

"Oh will you shut up! I'm humouring him!"

"So you don't like him?" Eve said, sitting up with an eyebrow raised.

I sighed. "I do, but not in that way!"

"Then why do you keep going out with him?" Eve asked and I bit my lip.

"I like hanging out with him, he's a nice guy." I said and Eve shook her head.

"I think there's another reason."

"What reason would that be?" I asked quietly, my cheeks flushing.

"I knew it!" she shouted. "I knew it! Oh my God I was right!" she burst out laughing.

I ran to the bathroom before any more teasing could take place.


What room number are you? xx

I sent to Zack as I headed out of my hotel room, glad to be away from Eve who was on the phone to Barbie, telling her about my 'secret'. She really needed to learn what the word secret meant.

My phone went off in my pocket and I pulled it out to see one new message from Zack.

221 x

I headed for the elevator that would take me up to the next floor.


Alex

Feeling dizzy and slightly sick I led Stacey to the door.

I opened it and we stepped out, I closed the door slightly so I could get in without the use of a key.

Down the hall there was the ping announcing that someone was coming out of the elevator.

Stacey smiled up at me before reaching up and brushing her lips against my cheek.

"Call me when you're next in town." She said running a finger down my chest, I put on a smile a nodded.

"I'm looking forward to it."

Sudden movement behind Stacey's head caught my eye. I leaned to the side slightly, my spinning head almost throwing me off balance, to see a sad looking Becky.

She caught my gaze.

I opened my mouth to say something, anything to try and get that look off her face but she shook her head and turned, walking back to the elevator.

"What's up?" Stacey asked, frowning at me and bringing me back to reality.

"Nothing," I said, pushing the image of Becky out of my head.

"Do you know her?" Stacey asked, nodding towards Becky who was moving incredibly fast in the direction of the elevator.

"Yeah," I said swallowing. "She's a friend." I forced a smile.

"Riiight." Stacey said. "Well like I said call me next time you're in town, if your friend is still a friend that is." She smiled before turning and heading in the same direction as Becky did.

"You idiot!" I muttered, slamming a fist against the door frame.

The door opposite mine opened and a concerned looking Zack Ryder came out.

"What's up?" he asked as I cradled my hand. "Did your date from last night make an early escape?"

"How did you…?" I asked and then shook my head, of course he knew. I bet the whole damn floor knew I had company last night. "Never mind, I'm fine. I'm just a little, you know, hung over."

"You never normally punch the wall when you're hung over, you sure you're ok?"

"I'm fine." I snapped causing Zack to take a step back. "Sorry man, I'm tired." I muttered and he nodded.

"Well while you were out here did you see Becky? She's supposed to be coming over."

"No I haven't seen her." I lied and Zack pulled a sad face.

"Damn, I never thought she would blow me off."

"Maybe she had a good excuse." I said, thinking back to how upset she looked. I guess Stacey hadn't been my only option after all, but I'd blown it with Becky now.

"Yeah, maybe. I'll talk to her, later man." Ryder said as he walked back into his room.


Becky

I stormed out of the elevator, tears stinging my eyes.

Why was I getting so worked up over this? I wasn't this emotional when I thought he was with Barbie. That's because she's your friend and you know her. A small voice whispered in my head and I shook the thought away.

"Well hello sugar dumpling." A familiar voice said as someone grabbed hold of my wrist, I shook it off.

"I'm not in the mood Miz." I growled, but he persisted grabbing my wrist again and spinning me round to face him.

"Do I look like I care?" he asked and I slapped him, he took a step back in shock before his face screwed up in anger.

"You're gonna regret that you little-"

"Back the hell up Mike." An angry male voice sounded behind me. "What are you waiting for? Go! Or do I have to make myself clear?"

Miz shook his head and raised his hands in surrender. "Easy Randy, we were just having a little talk."

The Viper laughed. "A likely story." He said. "Now get lost." Miz nodded and backed away, and I finally had the guts to turn around and face Randy. When he's wearing his angry face it scares me.

I turned to see not only Randy but Alicia, who was looking concerned.

"You ok Becky?" Randy asked, placing one of his massive hands on my shoulder.

"Yeah, I am now, thanks." He frowned down at me and went to question me further but Alicia put a hand on his arm and gave him a look. He smiled at me.

"Well if you need me, just shout, you know I'll be there in a flash."

I nodded and he gave me a small smile before turning to leave. He waved to me and Alicia as he left and then Alicia came and gave me a hug.

"Hey sweetie, wanna talk?" she whispered in my ear and I sighed. "C'mon, you look like you need to get something of your chest… or have a good cry about something."

I nodded holding back the tears that were threatening to break again. "Let's go." I muttered and Alicia pulled away from our embrace and took my hand and led me back to the elevator.