"Steph, you awake..?"
Hunter stared sadly at the trembling figure on his chest. He knew Stephanie felt terrible for making love to him. But in the heat of the moment, you can't hide how you truly feel for someone. "
Just don't cry, babe.. We can just both forget this ever happened." Stephanie leaned up, holding the satin sheets to her chest, as her blue eyes focused on Hunter. God, why in the moment of him telling her to forget it happened, he couldn't help but to relive it? He had never had a woman bring him to the verge of tears during a climax. Hell, he wasn't a sissy or anything, but he had feelings too. He studied her soft brown hair and swollen lips, wanting to take her just one more time.
"Hunter, I can't just forget anything. We slept together. First off, you know how my father is with these things, and when it's his daughter? And then Joanie, I-I, I just can't let it go. It was wrong." Hunter felt a pang of hurt in his heart. Maybe Stephanie was just talking out of worry, not having a clear mind about the manner. His thick hand went to her back as she flinched softly, not wanting to make eye contact with him. "Hey, hey. Don't be afraid of me, okay? Sure this wasn't the best choice, but, we both needed that Steph. The things we said as we made love were just-" Stephanie stood up abruptly, fanning her hand to dismiss his pressing words.
She had no time to relive something so wrong and forbidden, and at this time, all she wanted was for Hunter to leave.
"Hunter, please go."
The sandy haired gentleman ran his hands through his hair, as his hazel eyes studied Stephanie. She cringed uncomfortably, knowing regardless of the situation, his gaze will always make her melt. She watched as he stood up, pulling his clothing over his limbs as he sighed, granting her wishes. She walked carefully behind him, squeezing her eyes shut to mentally delete the details of the night before. She gasped quietly, watching Hunter turn to her before fully exiting the door, his husky voice ringing throughout her room.
"I love you."
Stephanie watched as he made his way down the hallway. Nothing after "I love you"? God, and when she thought she'd be able to throw him away, those words will be forever planted in her mind. She shut her door, sighing before making her way into the shower, for in some way, she could drown the events of last night down the drain. She felt like a disgusting person, one of those women all the girls stop and stare at, for they know what reputation that girl has.
As her shower started, she stepped inside, rinsing the guilt of the day from her soul.
"Can you tell me where you've been by any chance, Stephanie? You had us worried sick missing your flight. Hell, I thought someone had taken you! This is unacceptable, and you know it."
Stephanie nodded in a rhythm as she listened to her father chew her out. Yes, she might have been "Daddy's Little Girl" on TV, but in reality, she got scolded like any other child. "Dad, I can take care of myself. Stop sending the troops out when you can't reach me. Maybe I'm sleep, hell, maybe I'm just minding my business." She scoffed before sitting, not wanting to deal with all of this today.
"You watch your tone, Steph. You haven't had children yet, so you don't know the initial worry any parent feels when they don't know where their kid is. Now go get ready. You have a segment with Hunter and I tonight." Stephanie's body jolted from the seat as she studied her father. Her father's blank expression told her that he had no clue what took place, but the moment Hunter and herself stepped into that ring, the whole world would sense the tension.
"Dad, I thought you scrapped this storyline. The fans don't want to see me every week, come on now."
Vince laughed, patting his daughter's head before planting a kiss on her cheek. "You, Steph, are golden out there! All the girls want to see you end up with Hunter, all the guys want to kick his ass for stealing Mr. McMahon's daughter, hell, it's money! And strangely enough while I think of it, Hunter came in here and said the same exact thing about himself. If I wasn't blind, I'd think you two actually were hiding something from me. But, I know he's far from your type. You like that blonde haired kid, Jericho, right?"
Stephanie shrunk into her seat, giving her father a soft chuckle. If only he knew how his prized talent was panting on top of his daughter merely hours ago. Stephanie sighed, walking to her father before giving him a soft kiss. "Dad, I love you. I'll see you out there." Vince gave Steph's hand a soft squeeze, before opening the door for her. She fidgeted softly under his gaze, feeling as if she lied to him.
"Have a good day, Steph. And oh yeah, wear your hair down. Maybe wear some red. I think it compliments Hunter alot when he stands next to you." Vince waved before shutting the door, leaving Stephanie in a pool of worry once again.