Chapter Two - Game On
I don't understand country music, I have a wide appreciation for music but it stops at country, maybe it has something to do with it not being a massive thing in Australia… my train of thought was cut off "Your orange juice, my lady." Spoke Sandow as his in-ring persona, "Seriously Rhodes, if your going to get into a sport its got to be basketball," Layla slammed down her drink and continue her argument to Cody "it is no where near as long as football and there are more points scored." Here we go again I thought, they would have these cute little arguments and flirt the night away with nothing happening, half the roster was waiting for them to become an item. "Hello people, no need to fret Scott is here!" Scott threw his arms out before squeezing into the horse shoe shaped booth with CM Punk trailing behind him, the two greeted the rest of the group as Layla continued to hound Cody about basketball while Kaitlyn and Sandow slipped out of the booth to join some of the other superstars on the dance floor, as they left I noticed Wade sitting booth opposite me, we caught eyes, it seemed like a lifetime before he raised his beer, gave me a small smile and a wink before returning to his conversation with Drew, "Penny for your thoughts" whispered Punk, "The mysteries of the universe, now where's my penny?" I retorted giving a quick glance at Wade before joining in the conversation, "So Layla, what was your last relationship like?" asked Scott with a raised eyebrow, "Boring and a waste of my time, I was travelling and he didn't trust me," she gulped down the rest of her pink drink, "The sex was also bad, your turn B." the table looked at me waiting for my response "Well… I had a boyfriend back home was dated for 2 years but I ended things when wrestling became my passion, he didn't want to though. We probably dated about six months too long because it ended up becoming nasty and we lost our strong friendship." I sighed "But on a lighter note, I ended up here and boys are smelly." I laughed as Layla and I high fived, "On that note next rounds on me boys!" she declared while pulling Cody and Scott out of the booth with her. "The guy, I bet he was a jock right?" Punk asked with a quick sip of Pepsi, "Lacrosse." I replied quickly, "Figures, around 6'2, dark hair, not too bright but a winning smile." He laughed and raised an eyebrow, "How did you know?" I gasped with a mock shock look on my face, he cracked up "Seriously Australia that's the type of guys your into?" I finished my drink and sat up from the table, "Mr. CM Punk I am respectfully informing you that there is a big difference between my 16 year old self and my 18 year old self. My taste in boys has turned to men." I turned to leave before he called out, "Call me Phil." I turned and gave him a sly smile "Call me Bethany." He smirked and said "Your Australia to me, enjoy your nickname." I crossed my arms "Then you will always be a Punk." I walked into the crowd with a determination for the restroom, He is hot and cold, I kind of like it.
The cool Austin air hit me like a wall after being in the warm crowded bar for so long, it looked as if it was going to be a late night for the rest of the crew so I called it quits early hoping to get some shut eye, I called a cab about 10 minutes ago and now it was just a waiting game. I checked my phone, 2 missed calls from the parents, 2 text messages, the first from Gemma; 'Hi B! Hope to see you at the bar tonite, we need to catch up and have a catch. Things with Antonio and I are going strong, he gives me the heart flutters. Luv ya xoxo.' Oh wow, I thought, first contact for a week, the second from Daniel Bryan 'Training at 7.30 tomorrow morning and breakfast afterwards, person who taps out the most buys. DB' Most likely that would be me. "Do you think it's wise for a young lady to be outside of a bar by herself at this hour?" spoke an English accent, "Probably not, but I'm going to do it anyway, I'm waiting for my ride." I looked up, Damn, you are tall. I thought as I looked up to his eyes, This must be comical to an onlooker. "I was just about to call one, mind if we share?" he asked putting away his phone, "No issues here, being a young lady by myself it would be wise." I mocked him with a smile, showing that I meant no harm. "Oh you have jokes too, pretty, athletic and funny. I better watch myself around you." He joked back; Oh you want to play the flirting game do you? Let me brush off the cobb webs and get started. "An interesting opinion you have formed of me Mr. Barrett, but how I must ask have you gathered the data after only just meeting me today?" He laughed and crossed his arms, "Well Miss Bethany, today was not the first time I had heard of you. I have been to FCW many times and watched matches and promos. Being the first Australian Vince has hired, you obviously created an air of curiosity. On a serious note, I was not stalking you." A laugh escaped me on his last comment. The taxi pulled up next to us but before I could open the door Wade had moved in front and held it open for me.
The conversation flowed without pause from the start of the cab ride to the front of my hotel room door, "So this is where I say my good bye and wish you sweet dreams," he looked down at me and sighed "but I will ask you one question; what are you doing tomorrow?" He looked down at his watch "Scratch that, later today?" My heart fluttered in my chest "Well right now I'm giving you my number and I'm free after 11," he handed me his phone and I typed in my number, "After this, its your move." I unlocked my door holding it ajar slightly with my body weight Oh god dammit kiss me and have your way with me! I shouted at him in my head, but he did something I didn't expect, he picked up my right hand and kissed it softly and lingered with a smile. "See you later today then." I closed the door behind me after watching him leave down the hallway to his room. Check mate!