"None... I'm a klutz... yet i haven't broken any bones yet" Ashley laughed answering Kevin's question as to whether she had broken any bones. They had been talking the whole night, and hadn't gotten any sleep.
"Fuck, it's one in the morning. I need sleep now" Ashley exclaimed getting up but Kevin took her by the arm and pulled her back down.
"No, stay! Keep talking... You keep avoiding the serious questions but answering the silly ones. Talk me to, bro" Kevin sighed as he was sitting on the couch with Ashley.
"I've told you everything" Ashley giggled resting her head on the palm on her hand.
"No, you haven't... I can tell there's something you want to talk to me about, but aren't, Ashley. Talk to me" Kevin said taking Ashley by the hand. They spent most of the night talking about random things, but Kevin kept wanted to bring up a conversation about her childhood and family life, but she kept changing the subject whenever he did.
"Kevin, what do you want me to say?" Ashley sighed rolling her eyes.
"The answer lies with you my girl" Kevin laughed.
"What can i say... I'm prone to being hurt by men! Whether it be by a boyfriend or a father" Ashley shrugged.
"What do you mean?" Kevin asked with a concerned tone.
"My dad left me and my mum when i was a teenager." Ashley sighed.
"Oh my gosh... Ash, Ashley, i'm so sorry" Kevin said pulling Ashley in towards him for a hug. "I'll never hurt you, i promise" he sighed.
"Yeah, um i think you should leave" Ashley exclaimed pulling herself out of Kevin's arms.
"What? What do you mean?" Kevin asked raising an eye brow as Ashley stood up poiting to the door. Kevin didn't understand Ashley's sudden change of mood.
"I meant, i think you should leave" Ashley exclaimed again walking towards the door to open it for Kevin who just sat there unsure of what was happening. "Now" she added as he got up and slowly left her hotel room.
Kevin stood in the hallway confused as to what just happened. He thought Ashley and him were bonding through out the night, so her sudden change of mood confused him.
"So i think Kevin wants us all to go out for dinner or something with her soon, you know... make her feel apart of the group" Cody explained to Randy as they were sitting in the locker room.
"I'd rather not" Randy smirked rolling his eyes.
"Why not?" Cody asked looking rather confused.
"I don't like the girl, okay? No big deal, but i'd rather not associate myself with her and still stay friends with Ted who i've known for much longer than her" Randy explained. He didn't like the fact that he felt like he had to distance himself from Ted because of Ashley, and he certainly didn't want to let it go on any further.
"Are you joking?" Cody sighed. He didn't want any more drama to happen than what had gone on already.
"Clearly not. She can be with Kevin and they can have a jolly good time away from me" Randy exclaimed.
"What's your problem?" Cody asked.
"She is" Randy exclaimed before he got up and left the locker room, leaving Cody there to think by himself.
"So does this mean i won't have to wrestle?" Ashley asked trying to confirm what Vince had just spoken to her about.
"No, you won't for now. You'll just have to be by Kevin's side most of the time, and do some segments on the mic. No fighting for you" Vince laughed as Ashley tried to pull a smile.
"I guess i'll have to run with it. I'm not going to enjoy this though" Ashley said.
"I'm sorry, Ashley. You'll have Kevin by your side though so he'll help you if you need it" Vince smiled.
"Yeah, i guess. I just don't want to have to be around my sister and Ted if i don't need to" Ashley explained. That was the only thing that she didn't like, having to be around Eve and Ted.
"Once again, I'm sorry. Kevin's already told me how hard it's going to be for you... He came in this morning and asked if this could be done without you, but i told him that it can't be" Vince explained as Ashley listened and was shocked.
"He did that?" Ashley asked smiling to herself.
"Yes, he was really concerned for you knowing this wasn't something you wanted to do. He's very fond of you Ashley" Vince smiled. He noticed that when Kevin came into his office earlier.
"Yeah, well... I'm gonna go" Ashley smiled slightly getting up and leaving Vince's office abrubtly.
"Man? What's up?" Jake exclaimed looking over at Kevin who was sitting in his locker room looking upset.
"Just Ashley... Thought i was finally getting close to her and then she pulls a 180 on me" Kevin sighed.
"She's a girl, that's just their thing. Can't be with them, can't be without them" Jake laughed as Kevin didn't look too amused. "It's probably just the whole story line that Vince is turning this into that's getting to her. It can't be fun for her knowing her personal life is going to be displayed like that... I mean, yeah, everyone's going to think it's just fake and a story line but it's all real for her" Jake explained.
"I know, you're probably right. I'll see her tonight and speak to her about it" Kevin said.
"Exactly. Just keep reinforcing that you'll be there right by her side the whole time and she'll feel better" Jake said patting Kevin on the back, comforting his best friend.
"Thanks, man" Kevin smiled.
"Hey, hun" Kevin smiled as Ashley opened the door to her hotel room that night for him. He thought he'd just pop over without calling her.
"I'm not really in the mood" Ashley said walking away from the door and back into the room leaving Kevin standing there unsure if he could come in.
"Um, just wanted to let you know that... I know this whole story line thing is getting to you, but i'll be right there with you the whole time, so don't let it get to you" Kevin smiled walking in and shutting the door behind him.
"That's just dandy" Ashley said sarcastically.
"Okay, what's going on?" Kevin asked seeing Ashley's reaction.
"Nothing, i just think it would be better if we didn't see each other outside of work" Ashley demanded running her fingers though her hair as she was feeling nervous.
"What? I thought we we're going somewhere?" Kevin sighed.
"You thought wrong, so, just let me do me and you do you" Ashley mumbled.
"Don't do this. You and i both know you don't want that. Now tell me the truth, what's wrong" Kevin exclaimed. He could tell Ashley was trying to convince herself and him at the same time by saying those things.
"NOTHING" Ashley shouted walking over towards the couch further away from Kevin. She felt the more distance she could get from him, the easier it would be to say what she wanted to say.
"Is it me?" Kevin asked standing there awkwardly.
"YES! It's all you" Ashley exclaimed as she felt tears start to role down her face.
"What did i do?" Kevin asked looking confused as he took a few steps to get closer to Ashley.
"What did you do? What did you do?" Ashley exclaimed flailing her arms.
"Yes, what did i do?" Kevin sighed.
"You're making me fall for you... That's what you did" Ashley cried.
"I am? How is that bad?" Kevin asked shaking his head in disbelief.
"Because i can't fall for you, Kevin. Here you are this amazing guy who treats me like gold, but i can't help but think that you're gonna hurt me just like every man in my life has" Ashley confessed.
"Ashley, i... i... I won't hurt you" Kevin said walking even closer to Ashley.
"That's what Ted said... He was the first guy i put my trust into after my dad left, and what did he do? HE HURT ME" Ashley exclaimed.
"I'm not Ted, Ashley. I won't hurt you. I swear" Kevin promised. It hurt him to think that Ashley could think that he would hurt her, because he knew he never would do anything like that.
"Kevin, i can't. I'm falling for you and..." Ashley exclaimed as tears rolled down her face and before she could finish her sentence Kevin rushed over to her and pulled her into a kiss. She couldn't help but think that she needed to pull away, but she just couldn't. She was falling hard for Kevin, and that's what tore her up the most.
"Kevin, i can't do this" Ashley sighed as she finally pulled away, but Kevin wrapped his arms tightly around her and Ashley rested her head on his chest and cried softly, feeling the beat of his heart against her cheek.
"Ashley" Kevin said putting a hand on either side of her face, looking deep into her eyes. "There's nothing more i want right now then to make you happy. I know you've been hurt badly, but i can promise you that i will do everything in my power to help heal that hurt and turn it all into happiness" Kevin explained.
"You really mean that don't you?" Ashley smiled looking at Kevin who looked so serious and sincere.
"Yes. You have this hold on me that i can't seem to explain or figure out, but the more time i spend with you the more i see what an amazing girl you are. It just makes me want to be that person who you can finally be happy with, and who will make you happy" Kevin said. Ashley looked up and smiled, so many thoughts rushing through her head.
"I want you to be with me, and only me, and i only want to be with you" Kevin added.
"Are you saying you want us to be together?" Ashley asked unsure whether she understood his comment correctly.
"I don't want anyone else" Kevin admitted.
"Neither do i" Ashley giggled and nodded, and as soon as she did she put her arms around Kevin's neck and kissed him, knowing that at that moment she felt safe in a mans arms again.
A/N
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