The Power of Love Chapter 2, a wrestling fanfic

Chapter 2

My first few days of work were great. I got settled in fine at the office. Amy helped me a lot. We actually both worked under one of the partners of the law firm. It was awesome. He was a highly respected torts (negligence) attorney. The firm dealt with many areas of law.

By the end of Wednesday, though, I was so happy to go out and have a little fun with Amy, Phil, and everyone else.

Amy and I left the office at 6:30. Before we left for work that morning, we both laid our clothes out of what outfit we were going to wear to go out that evening. We did this so all we had to do was come home, change, do a quick fix of the hair and makeup, and then head back out the door.

Amy and I got home at 6:50. We both headed into our rooms to change. I changed out of my black pencil skirt and pink short sleeve shirt and into a pain of jeans and hot pink halter top. I then did my make up. I put pink eye shadow on, along with a little more mascara and eye liner. I didn't bother doing anything with my hair. It was fine. I had used a hair straighter on it earlier that morning. I just put it up in a ponytail when we were at the night club dancing anyway.

I decided against heels. I wore a pair of sandals instead. I did not wear heels to go out to night club at all anymore. I wanted to be able to dance and have fun. I could not do that in heels.

There was a knock on the door.

"Can you get that, Trish?" Amy shouted.

"Yes," I said.

I walked out of my bedroom and to the front door. I was completely ready. Amy was still getting ready. I looked through the peephole before looking through the door. It was Phil. I unlocked door and let him inside.

"Good evening, Phil," I said.

"Evening, Trish," He replied. "Look very nice."

"Thanks. So do you."

"Thank you." He was dressed in a nice short sleeve polo shirt with jeans.

"I have no idea what Aims is doing," I said. "But I am almost ready. I just need grab my bag."

"Gotcha."

I headed back into my room. I heard the door to Amy's room open. "One minute," I said.

"Okay," She said.

I packed my phone, keys, lip gloss, a few pieces of gum, my ID and a small amount of cash into my Vera Bradley Mini Hipster. I then headed back out of my room and into the living room. I caught Amy and Phil having a little romantic moment.

They were standing face-to-face. Amy had her arms around his neck and his were around her waist. Their foreheads were pressed against each other. Phil was saying something. Amy gave a little giggle.

"A-hem," I said.

Amy and Phil looked at me. "Oh, sorry," Amy said.

"That's fine."

Usually I would get annoyed with my friends being all lovey dovey with their boyfriends or girlfriends. This was not the case. From the way Amy had talked about Phil to me on the phone before I moved here, I knew she really liked him. She even told me, she might be in love with him.

I think Phil was in love two. He had come over to the apartment on Monday and Tuesday to spend time with Amy. I had seen the way he looked at her and the way he laughed. That man adored Amy. I wouldn't say anything, though. It was their relationship and they needed to tell each other those three words when they were ready.

"Let's go," I said.

"Yeah," Amy said.

We all headed out the door. I locked the door behind us. Then we were all off. We were meeting John, Randy, and Torrie at the restaurant.

We hailed a cab to get to where we were going. Phil told the driver where we were going. I had no idea. Amy and Torrie had made the plans. The guys were just told what time to be ready. We were in the car for ten minutes and then the driver pulled up in front of a restaurant.

I got out of the cab first. I looked up at the sign of the restaurant. "Cenas'?" I asked.

"Yes," Amy said. "It's run by John's dad and his older brother."

"Hmm," I said.

"Come on, let's go inside," Phil said. He headed for the door and opened it. Amy walked inside and I followed her. Phil then followed me in.

I looked around as we got inside. The place was like a sports' bar. There were TV in the bar area with some sports on them.

"Come on, Trish," Amy said.

I looked over at her. She and Phil were already heading over to a table. I followed them. I looked to where they were heading. I saw Torrie and Randy. The place was semi-busy. There were a few tables filled with people. There was a waitress at one table taking someone's order. Another waitress brought out food.

"Hey all," Amy said.

"Hey," Torrie said.

Phil pulled Amy's chair out of her. She sat down. She sat down in the middle. She sat across from Randy.

"Sit right here, Trish," Amy said.

I took a seat in the chair to her right. Phil sat down on her left. He was sitting across from Torrie. The seat across from me and to the left of Randy was empty. I knew it was John's seat.

"How's the new job, Trish?" Torrie asked.

"It's great. Thank you," I answered.

"Are you all settled in at the apartment?"

"Yes, I am completely unpacked. I did it Monday and last night."

"Good."

"Hello newly arrived people," I heard a voice said.

I turned my head and saw John walking over. He took his seat across from me.

"Hey John," Phil said.

"Hi," Amy said.

"Phil, Amy," John said. I looked down at the menu in front of me. I could tell John was looking at me. "Well, hello again, Patricia."

I looked up at John with a smile. I couldn't help but blush. "Hello again, John," I replied.

He grinned back at me.

"So this is your dad's and brother's place?" I asked.

"Yep. It's a family business," John said. "It has been open for twenty years. All my brothers and I have done our share of work around the place growing up. When we were old enough, we were waiters or cooks. My youngest brother is still helping out. My other two younger brothers are a cop like me and a fire man."

"That's nice."

"Yeah, here comes the little brother now."

I turned my head and saw a young man of about twenty walk over to the table.

"Why is it, I always get stuck waiting on you?" He asked looking at John.

"Because you love us," Torrie said.

"Yeah, I love you and Amy, Tor. I just get annoyed by John and Randy. Phil's not so bad."

"Thanks," Phil said.

"We have a new person to the group too I see," John's little brother said looking at me. I just smiled. He took one look at me and blushed. I chuckled.

"Trish, this is my little brother, Sean. But I like to call him Boog," John said. "Boog, this is Trish, Amy's longtime best friend."

"Nice to meet you," I said.

"Same here. Welcome to Cenas'," Boog said.

"Thanks."

"All right, so what do you all want to drink?" He asked. "I know Phil will want a Pepsi."

"Diet Pepsi for me," Torrie said.

"Yeah, I'll have a diet Pepsi as well," Amy said.

"All right," Boog said. "What would you like, Trish?"

"I'll have a diet Pepsi as well."

"Randy and John?"

"Beer," Randy said.

"Same here," John said.

"All right, be right back," Boog said and walked away.

"So what's good here to eat?" I asked John.

"Everything!" John smiled.

"Of course, you'd say that."

"The burgers are good," Randy said.

"Sandwiches are good too," Torrie said.

"I need something light, but will fill me," I said.

"Go with the club sandwich," Amy said. "The burgers here will kill you if want to dance tonight."

I looked at the menu under the sandwiches. I read the description of the club sandwich. It included turkey, ham, lettuce, tomatoes and bacon on a choice of wheat or white bread. It came with French fries.

"Yep, that's perfect," I said.

"Get one of the burgers next time, though," Phil added. "They are really good."

Boog came back to the table carrying our drinks. "Pepsi," He said passing it to Phil. "Two diet Pepsis," He said placing Amy's and my drinks in front of us. "Two beers," He said giving Randy and John their drinks. "And a diet Pepsi for the gorgeous blonde," He said handing Torrie her glass.

"Thank you," Torrie said.

"Anytime. Is everyone ready to order? Do you need more time, Trish?"

"No, I know what I'm getting," I said.

"Great. We'll start with you."

"I'll have the club sandwich on white bread."

"All right," Boog said writing it down. "Amy?"

"I'll have the same," Amy said.

"Phil?"

I took a sip of my drink. I didn't care whether it was a Cocoa Cola or Pepsi product. I liked both, diet and regular.

"All right, I'll put your order in," Boog said. "Behave yourself, Bro."

John shook his head as his brother walked away. I just smiled.

"So Patricia," John said. "How's the new job?"

"Excellent," I said. "I'm working with Amy under the same attorney."

"Oh, that's cool."

"How is life as a police officer?"

"It's good. I got to chase someone down yesterday. It was fun running and tackling him. It took me back to my football days," John said.

"Your football days?"

"Yeah, I played pee wee football. I then played some in high school and college."

"What college did you go to?"

"Springfield College in Springfield, Mass."

"Hmm," I said.

"Were you involved in any activities in high school or college?"

"Not really."

"What was your favorite subject in school?"

"Science," I said. "I had wanted to do something in the medical field, but I took biology in college and was like, 'Hell no.' I did love history as well."

"Same here," John said. "I loved history. I still read a lot of history books."

"I somewhat do. I'm more of reading Law books. There are little books that are called the Nutshell series. They talk about one specific area of law like contracts, torts, real property, wills & trusts."

"Sounds kind of boring."

"Well, I love them. I have thought about going to law school, but that is not set in stone."

"Well, whatever sparks your interest."

"What sparks your interest?" I asked.

"I like to go to the gym. I like to read, spend time with family and friends, watch movies and sports. I also like spending time with my girlfriend if I have one. What about you?"

"I like to do yoga and read as well. I also like to spend time with family and friends. I love to watch movies. I love to shop! And if I have a boyfriend, I also like to spend time with him."

"Do you have one?"

I smiled. "No, I didn't even have one before I moved. I wouldn't have done a long distance relationship anyway."

"Well, good for me then," John said with a wink.

Everyone laughed at that. Amy and Phil were the only other ones that saw the wink. Amy leaned over and whispered to me.

"Shut up, Amy!" I whispered back.

"You got something you want to share, ladies?" Randy asked.

Torrie elbowed Randy.

"No, we don't!" I said. I looked at John with a smile. He smirked at me. I blushed.

"Hey John," Someone said.

Everyone at the table looked to see who was calling his name. I saw two cops. One waved to John. John waved back. Both officers sat down at a booth.

"Is he another one of your brothers?" I asked looking at John.

"Yes, that's Dan. He's taking after his big brother."

"How old is he? He doesn't look too much younger than you."

"He just turned twenty-five."

"Oh, wow," I said. "I have a sister that is eleven months younger than me."

"When's your birthday?"

"December 18th. How about yours?"

"April 23. Dan's is June."

It was currently August.

"Well, at least he's fourteen months younger than you," I said.

"I don't see anything wrong," John said. "If people want to have kids real close together, that is there business."

"Very true."

"I'll be right back," He said. He got up from the table and went over to talk to his brother.

I looked at Amy who was smiling at me. I leaned over and whispered to her. "He is freaking hot," I said. "And so forward too."

"Yeah, that's John," Amy whispered back. "My god, the way he keeps looking at you and smirking, though. He wants you."

"He doesn't know me that well."

"Well, just keep talking and getting to know him."

I smiled. I looked over at Torrie and Randy. Randy had his arm around his girlfriend and was whispering to her. Torrie's fast lit up. She kissed him lightly on the lips. I smiled.

John came back then. "Food's coming."

Boog approached the table. He had a tray carrying our food. He was strong enough to hold the whole load. Amy's and my food came first. Then he gave John and Randy's there. He walked around to give Phil and Torrie theirs.

"Anything else?"

"Another diet Pepsi for me, please," I said.

"Of course. Anyone else?"

We all needed refills. Boog went to get us those. I took a bite of my sandwich. It was good. Everyone was quiet for a few minutes as we ate.

"How's your sandwich?" John asked.

"It's really good," I said.

"That's what I like to hear. I don't want you to be an unsatisfied customer."

"Everything's great so far. If I have reason to complain and if I did complain, I think you'd be giving me whatever I wanted yourself."

"Yes, I would."

I smiled taking another bite. Boog came back with refills for us all.

"Is everything good?" He asked looking at me.

"Yes, I'm fine. Thank you," I said.

"This is your first time at our restaurant. Everyone else at the table loves it here."

"The food is good. The service is good. The company is even better."

"Good. I'll leave you alone then."

I shook my head as I continued eating.

Twenty minutes later, everyone was done eating. Boog came and collected everyone's plates or baskets.

"Dessert?" He asked.

"No," Torrie and Amy said.

"We want to get out of here so the ladies can go dancing," Randy said.

"Right," Boog said. "I'll get the checks." He then walked away.

"Randy, Phil, come with me," John said.

All three of the guys got up and left the table. Torrie got up and took John's seat.

"Are you having fun?" She asked.

I grinned. "The best," I said. "What are they doing, though?"

"Paying, I guess," Amy said.

"What?"

I turned around. John, Phil and Randy were all standing around. They all had money in hand. I knew Phil and Randy would be paying for themselves and their girlfriend. But I didn't expect anyone—John—to pay for me.

"He does that," Torrie said. "John paying for your food. His dad or brother will even give us a meal on the house, but we insist on paying. They charge us half."

I shook my head.

"Get the first round of drinks," Torrie said. "Or buy John a couple drinks."

"I just might have to do that."

John came back over to the table. "Bill is paid. Let's go," He said.

Amy, Torrie, and I stood up. Torrie lead the way to the front of the restaurant. Randy and Phil were by the door. I followed her with Amy walking next to me.

"So where we going?" Phil asked.

"Sugar & Spice," Torrie said.

"The same place we always go," Amy said.

"I was just asking," Phil said. "I didn't know if you wanted to go somewhere different."

"Sugar & Spice tonight. Then we'll take Trish to one of the other night clubs."

"Well, can we go?" I asked. "I want to dance!"

"Yes, let's go," Torrie said.

She grabbed me by the hand and pulled out of the restaurant. I grabbed Amy and pulled her with us. The guys followed.

Once we were outside, Amy and Torrie linked arms with me. I smiled.

"Which direction?" I asked.

"We want to get to the other side of the street and then head down that way," Torrie said.

We were at the end of the block.

"Are there any cars coming?" I asked.

Amy, Torrie, and I all looked. There were none. The three of us then hauled ass across the street. The guys followed. We had been in a cross walk, but crossed against the light.

As we walked, Amy, Torrie, and I were talking, laughing and giggling. The guys were behind us doing the same thing. I heard Phil and Randy burst out laughing.

"Come on, just look at it," John said.

"I'm only staring at my girlfriend's ass!" Randy said.

I stopped walking suddenly. It made Torrie and Amy stop. I unlinked my arms with them and then turned around to look directly at John.

"You're staring and talking about my ass?" I asked.

John turned bright red. Amy and Torrie laughed. Phil and Randy were grinning ear to ear. They loved that I had heard John.

I turned back around and linked arms with Amy and Torrie again. We continued walking. The guys continued to follow us.

A few minutes later, we came into the view of the nightclub: Sugar & Spice. We had to cross the street again to get over to the club. We looked again to see if there were any cars. There was a couple. Once those past, we hauled ass across the street again.

The line to the club wasn't so long. The bouncer was checking IDs and then letting people inside. All of us got in line and pulled out our IDs. We were in line for a total of five minutes. There were no problems for any of us with our IDs. We were all over the age of twenty-one.

Once inside, I smiled. The place was semi-busy with people on the dance floor or at tables. It was only 8:30.

"All right, let's find a table, grab some drinks and then hit the floor," Amy said to me.

"Sounds good," I said.

I followed her, along with Phil to wherever. Torrie and Randy were behind me with John. Amy found two high-top tables. She and Phil pulled them together, because there were only four chairs. Everyone sat down, except Randy and John.

"Water or soda for me, guys," Phil said.

"We know," John said. "Ladies, what will it be?"

"Rum and coke," Amy said.

Randy already knew what Torrie wanted.

"Trish?" John asked.

"I'll help you guys out," I said.

"Whatever."

I got up and followed him and Randy over to the bar.

"What'll it be?" One of the bartenders asked.

"One regular coke with no alcohol of any kind, three rum and cokes and two beers," Randy said.

"Strong or weak in the rum and cokes?

"Weak."

"Coming up."

The bartender quickly made the drinks.

"I hope rum and coke was okay," Randy said.

"Yes, that is fine," I said.

"That'll be $19.70," The bartender said after he was done making the drinks.

"The first round is on me, boys," I said.

"Thanks," Randy said.

"No problem," I said. I gave the bartender a twenty dollar bill. "Keep the change."

"Thanks. Enjoy your evening."

Randy grabbed one of the beers and one of the rum and cokes. Those were for himself and Torrie. I grabbed the other two rum and cokes, while John grabbed the other beer and the regular coke. We all headed back over to the table.

"I got the rum and cokes weak," Randy said.

"Awesome," Amy said.

I gave her hers. She took a quick sip of it. She nodded her head in satisfaction. I sat down and took a sip of mine. There was only a little hint of rum. That was the way I liked my drinks.

"All right, time to hit the dance floor," I said, standing up.

"Yep," Torrie said, getting up. Amy got up as well. None of the guys did.

"Come on," Amy said, grabbing my hand. I walked with her.

"The guys like to sit a little while before the dance with us," Torrie said.

"Oh, okay," I said.

It was all good. I only needed my girlfriends at the moment.

We were out on the dance floor for a good while before we all headed back to the table.

"Okay, Randy, it's time to dance," Torrie said, grabbing his hand. He didn't complain. He just got up. Those two headed back onto the dance floor.

Amy had taken her seat next to Phil. I took my seat next to her, sipping my drink.

Run the World (Girls) by Beyoncé Knowles began to play. "I love this song," I said and began to sing along with it. Amy did too. Amy and I both sang the whole song. John and Phil just smiled as we sang.

"Oh, yes, Britney Spears," I said as Till the World Ends by Britney Spears came on.

"You wanna dance, Trish?" John asked.

I smiled. "I'd love to."

He and I got up and then headed out onto the dance floor. We found Torrie and danced beside them. The second verse of the song played as we were now out there dancing:

Watch me move, when I lose, when I lose it hard
Get you off with the touch dancing in the dark

You notice what I'm wearing,
I notice that you're staring
You know that I can take it,
To the next level, baby
Harder than the A-list,
Next one on my hit list
Baby, let me blow your mind
Tonight

I can't take it, take it, take no more
Never felt like, felt like this before
Come on get me, get me on the floor
DJ what you, what you waiting for?

Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.

See the sunlight, we ain't stopping
Keep on dancing till the world ends
If you feel it let it happen
Keep on dancing till the world ends
Keep on dancing till the world ends
Keep on dancing till the world ends

Woah oh oh oh oh oh ohhh.

See the sunlight, we ain't stopping
Keep on dancing till the world ends
If you feel it let it happen
Keep on dancing till the world ends

ET by Katy Perry began to play then. It was the version with Kanye West.

I got a dirty mind
I got filthy ways
I'm tryna bathe my ape, (ape),
In your milky way (way)
I'm a legend
I'm irreverent
I be reverend
I'll be so faaaaa-ar up
We don't give a fuuuh-uh-uck
Welcome to the danger zone
Step into the fantasy
You are not invited to the other side of sanity
They're callin' me an alien a big headed astronaut
Maybe it's because your boy Yeezy get ass a lot

You're so hypnotizing
Could you be the devil?
Could you be an angel?
Your touch magnetizing
Feels like I am floating
Leaves my body glowing

They say, be afraid
You're not like the others
Futuristic lover
Different DNA
They don't understand you

You're from a whole other world
A different dimension
You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go
Lead me into the light

Kiss me, kiss me
Infect me with your love and
Fill me with your poison
Take me, take me
Wanna be your victim
Ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien
Your touch so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial

You're so supersonic
Wanna feel your powers
Stun me with your laser
Your kiss is cosmic
Every move is magic

You're from a whole other world
A different dimension
You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go
Lead me into the light

Kiss me, kiss me
Infect me with your love and
Fill me with your poison
Take me, take me
Wanna be a victim
Ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien
Your touch so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial

I know a bar out in Mars
Where they drivin' spaceships instead of cars
Cop a prada space suit about the stars
Getting stupid hah, straight up out the jars
Pockets on shrek, rockets on deck
Tell me what's next? Alien sex.
Imma disrobe you
Then Imma probe you
See I've abducted you
So I'll tell you what to do
I tell you what to do (what to do, what to do)

Extraterrestrial
Extraterrestrial

Boy, you're an alien
Your touch so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial

"Damn, you can dance," John said.

"Thank you," I said.

"Come on, let's go get another drink."

John and I spent the rest of the evening together. Torrie and Randy did their own thing, along with Amy and Phil. John and I talked, danced and laughed.

At 11 o'clock, Amy said we should probably go since we had work in the morning. Everyone got ready to leave.

"You two go ahead," John said when we were outside the club. "I'll make sure Trish gets home."

Amy looked at me with a huge grin.

"You sure?" Phil asked.

"Yeah, you get your girl home and I'll get Trish there myself," John said.

"Okay. See you all."

"Bye," Torrie said.

Amy and Phil climbed into a cab. They sat for a minute and then the driver drove off.

"Well, you two have fun," Randy said. "I'm going to get my girl home."

"Bye." I gave Torrie a hug.

"Have a good day at work tomorrow, Trish," She said.

"Thanks."

She and Randy then headed off.

"Do you want to walk or get a cab?" John asked.

"Cab, please," I said.

It was just our luck that a cab pulled up to the curb. The door opened and a couple people got out.

"Go, go," John said to me. I ran over to the cab and got in. John climbed in after me.

"Where to folks?" The driver asked.

I gave the driver the address and then we were going.

"You're so sweet to make sure I get home okay," I said.

"I think you would have had more fun with me than with Amy and Phil," John said.

"Yeah, I am so glad I wasn't a third or fifth wheel tonight."

"Yeah, I've had to be the third and fifth wheel for the last couple months."

"You've been single that long?"

"Yes, I have. I've gone out on a couple dates, but those girls were boring. I have to be honest with you. I was really excited when Amy said you were moving here."

"Why's that?"

"Because she said you were single and that she wanted to introduce us."

"Yes, that's Amy trying to play matchmaker," I said. "But I don't think we really needed her help at all!"

John grinned. "Yeah, she's done her job of introducing us. Now you and I are talking and getting to know each other."

"Well, I think I know enough about you for us to take that next step."

John's grin grew wider. "Would you like to go out with me?" He asked.

I grinned myself. "I'd absolutely love to."

"Awesome. Is tomorrow good?"

"Yeah, how about you meet me after work tomorrow and then we'll just go out and grab some dinner?"

"Sounds good. Do you mind if we go back to Cenas'?"

"Not at all. I have to try that burger, remember?"

"Oh, yes. I should have given you a bite of mine."

"Yeah, I didn't even think to ask. But you were enjoying it."

"Yeah, I love that burger. That's the best thing on the menu."

I smiled.

The driver pulled up in front of my apartment building.

John got out and then I got out.

"Hang out a few minutes, please," John said to the driver.

"Sure," The driver said. He didn't care. He'd keep the meter running.

"Well, tonight was a lot of fun," I said. "I can't wait for dinner tomorrow night."

"Me neither. Have a good day at work and good night sleep," John said.

"You too. Enjoy your day off."

"Yeah, I'm sleeping most of the day."

I smiled. "Good night then," I said kissing him on the cheek.

"Night," John said.

I walked up to the front of the building and unlocked the door. I gave a wave to John and then headed inside. He waved back. He then got back in the cab and the driver drove off. I smiled as I walked over to the elevator.