Chapter 64:

He never called back.

Haley tried not to dwell on that thought the following day. She had mentally come up with a list of possible excuses that Dave had for not calling her the previous night, and kept reassuring herself that he would call today with one of those perfectly valid excuses. Everything would go back to normal and she could continue to be blissfully happy with her boyfriend and maintain her friendship Randy.

She sighed heavily and glanced down into her half empty coffee mug. Who was she kidding? While the idea of her relationship being drama free while she was friends with Randy was good in theory, there was no possible way it would work in reality. Thus far she and Dave seemed to be having problems because of it. She just hoped it wouldn't come down to one or the other. She did not want to have to make that choice.

The house was too quiet, she thought. That's why I'm thinking too much.

Randy and Dwayne had gone out for a six-mile run a little under an hour ago and Haley knew better than to think they'd be back right away. Since discussing their scheme last night, the two men practically gossiped like a pair of old ladies. She was surprised by how easily they'd developed camaraderie with each other; pleased by it, but still surprised.

And unfortunately, that left her on her own that morning, and she was already bored. The sling that supported her arm limited her from her normal activities and she'd never been one to sit around and do nothing. She could use a distraction in the worst way.

As if someone upstairs had finally taken pity on her, the doorbell rang.

Frowning curiously, Haley rose to her feet and abandoned her lukewarm coffee. Randy and Dwayne would just walk in; Hunter was on the SmackDown tour and her family always called before dropping by.

Using her free hand, she opened her front door, expecting at most the UPS Man.

"Can I once again proclaim my hatred of taxis?! They smell stale, the driver's don't speak English, the music is terrible and none of them can drive in an American city, it's not even worth surprising you." Candice Michelle said in one breath as she entered the house. "But here I am anyway, surprise!"

Haley stared at her best friend for a moment, taken aback by her sudden arrival, before a smile began to spread across her face. "Candice! Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaandice!" She squealed and flung her good arm around her.

Candice immediately relaxed and hugged her back. "Nevermind, I lied, it's totally worth surprising you…hey babe."

"You're the best friend in the whole world, you know that?!" Haley laughed as she released her grip. "You have a title shot coming up in about a week and you're here with me instead."

"Duh." Candice rolled her eyes playfully. "It's messed up that the week I make my big return from injury, you get injured and leave. So you're stuck with me for two days before I have to return to the RAW."

Haley giggled. "I can totally think of worse things to be stuck with."

"Dude, do you hear that?" Dwayne Johnson paused outside Haley's townhouse looking at the front door with a mix of surprise and impending horror.

Randy tilted his head thoughtfully, listening for whatever had caught Dwayne's attention.

If you wanna be my lover

Ya gotta get with my friends

Make it last forever

Friendship never ends

If you wanna be my lover

You have got to give

Taking is too easy

But that's the way it is

"Is that what I think it is?" Dwayne started backing away from the door.

Randy made a face of distaste. "It sounds like the Spicegirls."

"No!" Dwayne shook his head in denial. "She grew out of that phase when she was like…twelve? I was actually happy she moved onto the Backstreet Boys…she's not reverting back to this…horrible taste in music."

Randy sighed and reached for the door handle. "Only one way to find out." He said before entering the house where the music was suddenly louder.

"I think my ears are bleeding." Dwayne complained stepping in behind him. "What in the blue hell could possess her to listen to this garbage?"

Randy, who had moved on to the living room entrance, smirked at Dwayne from over his shoulder. "Girl power." He said simply.

"Huh?" Dwayne walked up beside Randy to look at whatever the Legend Killer was seeing, and his frown turned into a smile.

Haley was dancing around the living room, giggling like she was still twelve years old and singing along with the lyrics word for word. But, she wasn't alone. The Candy-coated Diva, Candice Michelle was dancing opposite her friend, laughing and singing just as loudly as Haley was.

"It's a girl thing." Randy chuckled, his eyes never leaving Haley. "Especially with these two…they're nutty."

At the sound of Randy's deep gruff voice, Haley stopped dancing and looked up. A flush rose up in her cheeks, but she smiled at them. "Did you two have a good run?"

Candice looked up as well and laughed. Randy looks like he could devour her right here. She thought. Dave is going to have to keep an eye out for him.

"Haley Baby, please turn that abomination to my hearing off!" Dwayne complained. "My brain is rotting inside my skull."

Haley rolled her eyes but reached for the stereo remote and stopped the music. "You are a such a drama queen Dwayne."

Candice let her gaze move to the legendary superstar, who was leaning against the wall and smiling with his signature raised eyebrow. It wasn't the first time she had seen him, but it was the first time she'd seen him up close. Bronzed skin, dark hair and a flash of white in his smile. His brown eyes were warm, like melted chocolate as he assessed her in kind.

"Candice, you know Dwayne right?" Haley asked, noting the way her best friend and her practically older brother were looking at one another.

"We've never officially met, but you'd have to be an idiot not to know who the Rock is." Candice replied, smiling herself.

"Well Mama," Dwayne smirked at her. "At least we can rule that you're not one."

Candice chuckled. "No, I like to think that I'm not one."

Haley glanced over at Randy who was watching the two just as curiously as she was.

Was Dwayne hitting on her best friend? And was Candice responding?

"So from what I hear you've got a title shot coming up," Dwayne commented. "So if that's the case, what brings you here?"

Candice smiled. "I'm visiting Haley. She's my best friend and I've missed her enough when I was sidelined with my injury. I don't want to miss her as much during hers."

"Well, that's very sweet of you, Candice." Dwayne smirked. "Haley is lucky to have such caring friends with her on the road."

Candice smiled. "They call me Candy for a reason. And I think I'm the lucky one."

What the hell? Haley discreetly snuck over to Randy's side. "Are they hitting on each other?" She whispered.

Randy bit back a laugh. "I think so." He replied.

"That's so weird." She said. "She's my bff. He might as well be my brother."

"Well weird or not, it's happening." Randy smiled down at her. "You're happy she's here."

"Yes," She mirrored his smile. "I am."

A/N: So what do you guys think of my Candice/Dwayne pairing? Weird or cool?

Up next, Haley , Candice, Dwayne and Randy have a fun night out.

WWE CAN KISS MY ASS FOR RELEASING CANDICE...SCREW THEM! THEY JUST LOST ONE OF THEIR VERY BEST DIVAS THROUGH SHEER STUPIDITY!

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