How Taking Down Legacy Failed
Mickie's P.O.V
"I want ice cream now" I said after finished my biscuit.
"I want you now" Randy replied pulling me towards him, I turned my head away and he kissed the side of my head.
"Psssh who doesn't" I teased and winked at him.
"Babe! Only I can have you though, there is a difference" He taunted with a grin playing on his lips.
"But, but, but SHEAMUS!" I gasped, taunting him right back. He encircled me as I spoke.
Randy's P.O.V
"Not even Sheamus" My fingers ran along the bottom of her skirt, her face flushed, but I still circled her, feeling more aroused than ever. She tensed up and jerked as I pressed my hand against the side of her thigh. I stood behind her making sure that I showed her just how aroused I was.
I tipped her head back and leaned in. She froze and just starred back at me, her eyes. So weakness, so vulnerable; just how I liked her. Her tiny hands gripped the sleeves of my T-shirt and she inhaled deeply. I felt her tremble.
I smirked and took a step back. I twisted my neck round like I do in the ring, I knew it made her crazy, she loved it. I approached her like I approached Vickie; she gripped at the wall behind her. With a snarl, I stepped closed to her. I grabbed her hips and pressed her into me, I starred down at her, a malicious smirk playing on my lips, she tried to squirm out of my grasp, but all she was succeeding to do was wiggle her ass into my problem, making it an even more of a problem. I shoved her back into the wall, she let out a gasp. I couldn't tear my eyes away from hers. I let out a deep growl which she bit her lip at in the sexist way I've ever seen. I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her backwards with me until we were on the bed. I pulled her on top of me. I put my arm under her thigh and turned the tables so that I was on top and in control.
"Not even Sheamus" I repeated in a deep growl. I pushed myself into her and couldn't hold back the moan at the back of my throat.
"Randy, I…"
"Shh" I murmured as my lips touched her neck; I pushed her hair out of the way and buried my face into her neck.
Becky's P.O.V
"Hey! Wait!"
I quickened my pace but not quick enough because Cody caught up with me, grabbed my elbow and pulled me back.
"Oh! Cody! Didn't see you there."
Cody ignored my comment and gave me a filthy look, "Have I done something?"
"What do you mean?"
Another filthy look, "I've barely spoken to you in a week and whenever I try, you make up some excuse to go? Have I done something because I can't work out why you're ignoring me."
I shrugged my shoulders, "Don't know what you're talking about!"
Cody sounded frustrated but then lowered his voice, "Is this… is this because of what happened on Monday night? Or Tuesday morning or whatever?"
I cringed at the memory and shook my head, "I thought we agreed that it was just one of those 'moment' things.
"Then why are you ignoring me?"
"I'm not doing it on purpose!" I lied. The truth was, I just didn't want to face him. I didn't have a particular reason but… well, okay that was a lie. I was jealous.
There, I said it. I was jealous of Ashley! And I was also kind of peeved that he hadn't mentioned her.
But then… why would he? We were just friends after all…
But friends usually tell their friends if they're in a relationship!
Oh dear God, I was schizophrenic.
"Well, then can it stop?" Cody pleaded, "It would be nice to actually hang out with you again."
"Becky!"
The two of us turned and I felt that weird feeling in my stomach as Ashley strolled towards us. According to Mickie, she was staying for the entire week, which hopefully meant she would be gone by tomorrow.
"Oh. Ashley, hi." I smiled falsely.
"I've been looking for you," she smiled.
"Me…? Why?"
"Do you know the Miz?"
"You mean… Mike?"
"Yeah but he's more likely to respond to 'Miz' than 'Mike' because he's so used to it. Anyway, do you know him?"
"Not well but I know who he is. Why?"
"Well he's a friend of mine and I'm setting him up on a date and I was wondering if you'd like to go on a date with him!"
I stared at her in shock. Cody laughed, although it was a little forced, "Ash, you have had some dumb ideas but I think that was your worst one ever. Bex and the Miz? Are you actually serious?"
Ashley pouted, "Come on, Becky! He might be a little arrogant but… so is your brother! So is Cody. So is every guy! Please."
Cody snorted with laughter, "Ash. That's stupid. Seriously! They'd be an awful couple… they're completely wrong for each other!"
I glanced at him a little reproachfully before clearing my throat, "I'd love to, Ashley."
Ashley beamed but Cody whipped his head round to look at me, "What?"
"What?" I asked innocently.
"You can't go on a date with the Miz!"
"Why not?"
"Didn't you hear what I just said? Awful couple! He's really arrogant!"
"It'll be nice to meet new people!"
"I'm telling you, this is an awful idea."
"I don't care. That's your opinion."
"It's a fact. I'm right."
"No you aren't."
"Yes I am."
"No you aren't."
"Yes I am."
"No you are-"
"Anyway," Ashley interrupted loudly, "to make things less awkward, we're going on a double date." Ashley nodded at Cody, "Tonight after the show, all right?"
"Wait," Cody looked alarmed, "We're going on a date with Becky and the Miz?"
"Yeah." Ashley nodded, looking pleased, "It'll be fun!"
"Hold on-"
"Seven." Ashley grinned before turning around and disappearing.
I got to my feet, raised an eyebrow and smirked, "This should be fun."
Mickie's P.O.V
Wow…was all I could say, that viper thing Randy did, drove me insane! It's got to be the hottest thing I had ever seen. I was up, Randy had gone to sleep, we chatted for a bit, but I could see how tired he was after the show.
Whilst he was sleeping, I went to get me my ice cream! I put the chocolate ice cream on the counter and waited.
"Here, I'll get this" Money was placed on the counter, I looked up to see Ted was the one responsible.
Becky's P.O.V
"You look really pretty." Ashley told me as she mussed her hair. The two guys had been at the arena, obviously, so we were meeting them after and Ashley had insisted that we went together.
"Thanks. You too." I complimented, feeling self-conscious. I always felt self-conscious because the divas were so confident with their bodies. Me? I was the most uncomfortable person when it came to human bodies. My dress was flattering but hardly revealing.
Cody and the Miz were standing awkwardly as they waited and looking anywhere but at each other. When Ashley and I appeared, they both straightened up and grinned.
"You both look great," Miz greeted and he smiled at me confidently, "Mike but everyone calls me 'Miz'."
"I know." I smiled, although mine was nervous, "Becky."
"Let's go! I booked the table." Ashley announced and pointed forwards. Miz followed her.
Cody hesitated a moment before falling back to walk at the same time as me, "You…" He was suddenly silent.
"I…" I prompted.
"You look beautiful," Cody grinned with a wink.
I hated myself for grinning like an idiot as I followed him.
Mickie's P.O.V
"Trying to buy me off with your money like you do everyone else?" I snapped at him, I hadn't forgotten about him and Melina until now. I just can't believe it, after everything, he would still go back to her.
"Ok, I probably deserve that" He sighed.
"Yeah" Was my comeback, I took the ice cream and glared at him.
"C'mon Mickie, are you honestly going to let this ruin our friendship?" I froze, I didn't want it to ruin our friendship, of course I didn't , but I was just so mad at him.
"What do you see in her? After everything she did" I asked him spitefully, I didn't mean it to sound as harsh as it came out.
"After everything Randy did, you still went running back to him" Ted retorted.
"Running?" Ted's face filled with regret.
"You know I didn't mean it like that"
"Do you love her?" I asked him, he looked up and shook his head, his hand went over his chin and rubbed against the side of his face.
"I don't know" He responded. "But I don't want to have to choose between you two Mickie, it's not fair"
Becky
"-and so I said, 'Not if there's whiskey'."
Ashley cracked up with laughter, I laughed – although a little forcefully – whilst Cody leant back in his seat in disgust.
"Something wrong?" Ashley stopped laughing when she saw Cody's face.
Cody shrugged, "I thought that was lame."
"Huh?" The Miz looked taken-aback.
"Lame. I mean, it's a bit of a stupid story, isn't it?" Cody explained in a stony voice.
"Cody!" Ashley gaped.
Miz just looked unconcerned, "If you say so. Most people love it and I don't blame them." He grinned at me, "So, is it photography that you do for the WWE?"
"You shouldn't really have to ask." Cody commented.
"What do you mean?" Miz demanded.
"Unless you were just so desperate for a date that you asked Ashley to ask the first girl she saw..." Cody mused out loud.
"Cody." Ashley said sharply.
I stared at Cody, stunned. What the heck was he doing?
Miz just laughed it off, "The good thing about dates is getting to know people. So, photography?"
I explained what I did – although I explained it in a few sentences so that I wasn't boring – and he actually looked pretty interested.
"It's cool that you aren't a diva." Miz grinned, "It's nice to have a 'normal' girl."
"What are you saying?" Ashley joked.
"So, who are you insulting?" Cody asked loudly, "Ashley by saying that she's a trampy stuck-up cow or Becky by saying that she's boring and ordinary in comparison to the interesting divas? And what do you mean by 'have'? A little… presumptuous, isn't it? Does that mean you see girls as nothing more than property?"
"Seriously, what the hell is your problem, dude?" Miz finally snapped.
"Cody, what is the matter with you tonight?" Ashley exclaimed.
I raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything. I was too shocked by Cody's behaviour.
"My problem, dude," Cody snarled, "is that your head is so far up your own ass that you can't even see what's right in front of you."
My mouth dropped open.
Miz blinked, "And what is right in front of me?" He demanded.
"If you don't know then I can't tell you."
"What, are you in the sixth grade or something?"
"Yes. I might be!" Cody retorted, which made absolutely no sense.
"I'm sorry but I'm confused." Miz smiled, "You're basically saying that I'm arrogant, right? Well, I don't deny that but you're suggesting that I only talk about myself… I've barely said two words about me all evening."
"Yeah because of 'charm'." Cody snorted, "You know how to use your so-called charm and for the first few dates, I bet you'll be the nicest guy in the world but after that, it'll be all about The Miz again. Maybe you should realize that-"
"Cody." I said in a tight voice.
He looked at me and stopped.
"Cody?" Ashley parroted, looking gob-smacked.
"You know, I don't need this." Miz got to his feet and looked at me, "Do you want to go out? Just me and you, that is."
I glanced at Cody, who gave Miz the filthiest look before meeting my gaze. His eyes bored into me.
"I would love to." I said through gritted teeth and turned to Ashley, "Thanks."
She smiled but it was half-hearted and she shot Cody another shocked look.
I took Miz's outstretched hand and the two of us left the restaurant together.
Mickie's P.O.V
"She's not good enough for you" I stressed to Ted, he deserved the best and that wasn't Melina. She never understood him, he could never be himself around her, what is a relationship if you can't even do that?
"I could say the same about Randy"
"He loves me, what else could I want?" I shot back, my voice full of hurt. I hated hearing someone say something bad about him.
"How can you be sure he loves you? Maybe Melina loves me ever thought of that?" He finally snapped at me.
"She cheated on you" I pointed out.
"And Randy married another woman" I turned my head to the side, I didn't want to be reminded of that, I know Melina isn't good enough for him, I don't want to just stand around and wait for him to get hurt again, he was devastated the last time this happened.
"You know what, fine, make the biggest mistake of your life, be my guest" I hissed at him, I shook my head and walked away.
Becky's P.O.V
"I'll call you." Miz assured me, he gently kissed my cheek and then he was gone.
I smiled but as soon as he left, it slipped off my face. I made my way upstairs to my hotel room and couldn't help feeling furious.
"Hey."
I turned around to see Cody lurking at the end of the corridor. He stepped out of the shadows and smiled, although it was a little unsure.
"Don't." I snarled and let myself into my room.
"Wait. Please." Cody dashed after me, he moved so quickly that he managed to stop me closing the door in his stupid face and held it open with his foot.
"Why should I listen to anything that you have to say?"
"Please?"
The desperation in his voice made me hesitate but I didn't say anything, I let the open door speak.
He followed me inside and shut the door behind him.
"Can I help you?" I asked, dropping my purse on my bed.
"Yes. I wanted to apologize."
"Apologize."
"Yes!"
I gave him a disgusted look, "Apologize? Ashley sure has you on a tight leash."
Cody shook his head, "I told her I was in a bad mood because I had an argument with my dad and that was that. I haven't seen her in a couple of hours, she went out with her girlfriends since we cut our date short…"
I shrugged, "Great. You're done."
"Bex, please." Cody begged, "I just hate that guy."
I exploded almost immediately, "What the heck is your problem, Cody Rhodes?" I yelled, "You completely ruined the evening, do you know that? After we left, I was too pissed that I couldn't even concentrate for the rest of the night."
"Just because Miz is a lousy date…"
I jabbed him in the stomach furiously, "Shut up!" I hissed, "Just shut up! Can you just tell me why the hell you acted like a complete idiot this evening?"
"If you must know, I was just looking out for you!"
"I have a big brother already, Cody, I don't need you to do that!"
"Well, I will anyway! You shouldn't be running around with jackasses like the Miz."
"I shouldn't be running around with jackasses like you!"
"I'm a not jackass." Cody snarled, "Like I said, I was looking out for you!"
"Why? Why do you even care?"
"Because… you are my friend."
"So? You barely even gave me a chance to get to know him. I think I got to say about three words. You were too busy running the show!"
"I heard you when you were telling him about what you do for the company. You used the short, brief answer that you use when you're paranoid that you're boring someone!"
"So?"
"So? When we first met, you never shut up about how much you loved photography."
"Well, I'm sorry for boring you!"
"I didn't say that! I'm just saying that you can't be yourself around Miz. No one can. Everyone thinks that they have to be a better person – even if they're already brilliant."
I opened and closed my mouth before shaking my head, "You were totally out of order earlier."
"I don't care. I'd do it again."
"I think you're wrong." I snapped, "I think you're just being stupid because… well, that's the thing, I don't know why!"
"I told you, I'm looking out for you!"
Our voices were raised once more and I saw a pulse jumped in his neck.
"I don't need you to looking out for me! I don't need a babysitter! It's not your business!"
"You're my friend, so it is my business!"
"It's only your business if I go out with Miz and he ends up being jerk – and for that to happen, you have to let me get to know him!"
"I was stopping you from making a huge mistake, you idiot!"
"I'm not an idiot! You're the stupid bastard who ruined everything!"
"Good. He deserved it!"
"For god's sake, Cody! Anyone would think you were jealous." I snarled.
Cody laughed bitterly, "Jealous? What of?"
"You tell me!" I felt like screaming, crying, laughing and attacking him at once.
"I hate that guy and you deserve better!" He marched over to me and put his hands on my shoulder, "Seriously, the Miz? No. It's ridiculous. I'm not letting you make a huge mistake. He's not good enough for you!"
"Good enough for me? Good enough for me? Who are you to judge who's good enough for me! Just piss off."
The two of us glared at each other furiously.
Then, somehow, I found his lips crashing against mine.
The sort of kiss that fuelled your entire body and travelled from your toes to your head. The sort of kiss that left you dizzy afterwards and made fire dance through your veins.
It was the sort of hair-pulling, wall-slamming, hand-wandering kiss that I had dreamed about as a teenager, usually imagined with a rock star.
The kiss lasted a long time, which was why it was disappointing when his lips froze.
He pulled his head back and stared at me, "I-" He jerked his head slightly, "I need to go." He cleared his throat before turning around and disappearing out of the door, leaving me staring after him in confusion.
Mickie's P.O.V
I was sitting next to Randy, who was asleep. I couldn't sleep, I just kept thinking about mine and Ted's argument. I think that's the first proper argument we've ever had and I hated it. I was pissed, upset, and a whole lot of other emotions. I wanted to forgive him, but I also didn't want to. "Hey babe" Randy murmured, I looked over, his eyes were still asleep. "What time is it?" He asked.
"One in the morning" I replied softly, his eyes fluttered open.
"Are you ok?" He asked me, I didn't reply, I just looked away, I didn't want to cry, I felt so stupid, I squeezed my mouth shut, but all I wanted to do was cry. "Hey, hey, come here" Randy opened his arms and pulled me so my face was buried in his chest. "What's wrong?"
"I had an argument with Ted" I sniffed, I brought my hand up to my face and wiped away a tear. I felt pathetic, I know its good to cry, but I just didn't want to in front of Randy.
"What happened?" He asked me, rubbing my back.
"Him and Melina, he is just going to get hurt again" My mouth curled to the side, I laid into Randy more.
"Maybe he will, but isn't it his decision to make?"
"No" I replied childishly, Randy laughed. "I just don't want him to get hurt again, he should be fucking grateful for my concern"
"Oo, she used the big word" Randy joked, I glared at him. "Sorry" He grinned. "Think of this way, love is all about taking risks, sometimes you get hurt, but sometimes you got to take that chance and hope that it will all work out for the best"
"When did you become so deep?"
"It's my hidden talent" Randy said smugly. "You and Ted will be ok, I bet by this time tomorrow, you will be friends again"
"I want to, but I think I will still be pissed tomorrow, give me a few days"
"Wouldn't want to get in the way of your pissy ass" Randy scoffed, I gave him a stern look. "I mean cute pissy ass"
"Nice save" We both laid down, my hand placed on his chest and his arm wrapped around my waist, how I was without this for so long, I do not know how I coped.
"So what did Ted say?" He asked me.
"Well I said that Melina doesn't deserve him after all she put him through and he replied.." I stopped when I remembered it was about Randy.
"Go on" He said.
"It doesn't matter"
"It was about me wasn't it? How I didn't deserve you?" I stayed quiet, I didn't want him to be mad at Ted. Randy sighed. "I care for you Mickie, you mean more to me than anyone ever has, but I want you to be happy and if that doesn't include me, than I want that for you"
"Don't say that, without you, I can't be happy"
"I'm glad you said that because I can't leave you" We just laid there for a bit. I didn't want him to think I deserve better, he was the one for me, despite anything or what anyone thinks. "You alright now?" He asked me.
"Bit better" I replied. "Thanks" I smiled at him, he really did know how to make me feel better. "I used to lie awake at night thinking about being like this with you" I told him, I looked down, not making eye contact, I didn't want him to think I was pathetic. He lifted my chin up to look at him.
"I used to lie awake at night thinking about you too, about everything going on in my life, but I don't do that anymore. Now my everything is lying in bed with me" He brushed the hair out of my face.
"Randy" I smiled, leaning up to kiss him. "You're a softy at heart"
"Don't tell anyone" He pressed his fingers to my lips.
"Sorry, I think I'm going to have to tweet that" I told him, grinning evilly. "And I will get Ted to do it as well!"
"Ted wouldn't do that, he doesn't like you right now"
"Well no, but I've been planning to hack his twitter for a couple of weeks now, it's only a matter of time…once I'm done with being pissed"
"And people say I'm evil"
"You are evil…but I like it"
"Good to know" He tapped my nose, "Now how are you planning on hacking onto Ted's twitter?"
"A master never reveals her secrets…wait is that the phrase?"
"It's close enough" Randy shrugged. "Your going to steal his phone, aren't you?"
"I'm not going to discuss this with you"
"I'll get Sheamus for your birthday"
"Ok, yes that is my plan and you're the best boyfriend ever" I kissed his cheek. "Can you like put a red bow or something on top of his head?"
"Do you really think I will buy my girl another man?" Randy asked as if I were stupid.
"If you loved me you would"
He smiled evilly at me. "Goodnight"
"You didn't give me an answer"
"Night night"
"Don't do this to me Randy…"
"Sleep tight"
"I want my Sheamus!"
"See you in my dreams!"
"That was sweet, but answer my question…" Silence. "Randy?"
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