I DO NOT OWN ANYONE OR ANYTHING IN THIS STORY BESIDES OC.
I woke up the next morning hearing the shower running on the other side of the wall knowing that it was Jeff in there showering. I sat up rubbing at my face trying to wake myself up before I stretched out some throwing the blanket back then began to get out of the bed. I headed over to my suitcase pulling out a new outfit for the day to change into after I had showered, I was merely shocked that Jeff hadn't woke me to go for a run or anything like that. I sat on the edge of the bed watching the television that was left on overnight as I heard the shower turn off I knew it was almost time for me to go shower myself. When Jeff had emereged from the bathroom dressing in just his boxers, I tried not to stare and focused on one spot on the ground as I am sure he was just as embarrassed as I was that he got caught.
"I thought you were still asleep." Jeff said as I chuckled.
"Sorry I woke up on you." I said with a chuckle, "Well I will go shower so you would have the room to get dressed rest of the way." I said standing up grasping my pile of clothing to take with me.
"What do you want for breakfast so I can order room service?"
"Um…I do not know, could we go elsewhere?" I asked.
"Sure, we will get something on the ferry."
"The ferry?"
"Yeah to go around the statue of liberty." Jeff stated as I was surprised and excited about doing this.
"Sounds good." I said as I shut the bathroom door starting the shower again for me to use the shower this time around. I showered before I got dressed in the new outfit heading out to the main room to slide on shoes for the day. I tied my shoes as I then began to put new items into my bag for the arena tonight then zipped it up putting aside ready to go as I headed into the bathroom blow drying my hair and brushed it out before I went to put the brushes into my bag along with other items that I needed to use right now then put them into my bag. Jeff was finishing getting ready as both of us were finished getting ready at the same time. I followed Jeff out of the room with our bags for the show tonight on our shoulders since we didn't think we will be returning before the show. I let Jeff do the navigation today as to getting where we needed to be and plan what we were doing but knowing we were going to statue of liberty was exciting enough. Jeff parked the car in a lot on some form of pier that I was presuming for us to climb onto the ferry to take us around the statue of liberty. Jeff led me towards where we purchased our passes to get onto said ferry before boarding it. Jeff led me to the belly of the ferry that was the size of a food court with numerous places to buy food as I was surprised.
"What sounds good?" Jeff asked as I was trying to soak everything in as I slowly walked further into the busy area of the boat trying to see all what was offered as I finally decided on the hot dog stand that offered so many variations on hot dogs or corn dogs, I don't know why that was calling my name but it was. Jeff purchased us our meals before we headed up to the deck of the boat to look out over the water as the boat was floating over the water soothingly towards the statue of liberty. The sights alone from the boat was amazing and being that close up to the statue was breathtaking. I enjoyed the duration of the boat ride to view the statue of liberty amongst others until the boat had pulled back up to the pier where we all walked off the boat onto the pier only for the next group of patrons boarded the boat. "How was that?" Jeff asked curiously as I smiled.
"It was beyond amazing, I couldn't believe I was that close to the statue. May we go to the 9/11 memorial?" I asked curiously as Jeff smirked.
"Of course." Jeff said as we walked back to our rental car driving back into the city where Jeff parked wherever he knew where to park. I climbed out following Jeff to where this memorial was, and I was in pure emotions seeing all of it this close. Pain, feelings of hurt, and sympathy for everyone involved came with it but feeling of American pride too that we have picked up and moved passed this. I slowly read each name feeling bad that all these people were either killed or not found in all the debris from the buildings. Jeff was beside me taking it all in just as much as I was but embracing this memorial really installed more American pride into me. Jeff began to lead me back to view other pleasant things New York had to offer like central park and such before we headed back to our parked car grabbing our belongings for the show tonight. Jeff and I headed to the venue where we went inside to go greet those talents that were already there that we saw only 24 hours beforehand at the last show. I headed to the women's locker room dropping my bag off as I began to walk around trying to find this female known as Heidi to help settle what we were going to do in our match tonight. I was told she hadn't arrived yet so I found myself just meeting and talking with other fellow wrestlers getting to know each of them solely which made me feel more comfortable and confident that I belong. I had just hoped that being so social that I will be welcomed back here again because it would be grand to be able to come back. As the night progressed, I was stretching at the gorilla position then began to bounce between my two feet getting ready for my match against Heidi. We had already begun to plan bits and pieces of the match knowing tonight's match will be great if we were to execute it properly. I was announced first so I made my way to the ring making myself become the ultimate heel the whole way down the ramp and slid into the ring climbing one or two sets of turnbuckles posing for the fans. I jumped off the turnbuckle leaning back against it waiting as Heidi made her entrance. I did a fake yawn as she entered the ring doing her thing when they announced us both before the bell rung for our match to begin. I honestly think that our match had went more smoothly than Mia and my own but I wasn't one of the people viewing the match but it felt really flowly and that we meshed really well. My hand was held up in victory again, I was beyond surprised that Mia and Heidi gladly obliged to let me win over them much less that this promotion decided to give me the opportunity to win against two women that had their name made in the wrestling business. I made my way backstage pretty much collapsing to my knees in exhaust and in disbelieve that I had just won two matches in a row for a new promotion. "You okay?" Jeff asked as he squatted beside me.
"Yeah…I'm just so happy and exhausted." I said wiping at my eyes.
"You should go see the medical personnel to get checked out." Jeff said as he helped me to my feet.
"Jeff, I'm fine…don't worry…" I said as I pushed a hand through my hair.
"Alright, well I'm up next. Just go see Tommy when you get a chance or you could go when I'm done with my match so we could get paid." Jeff said as I nodded yes to him, "But everyone is going out for drinks after the show, you want to go?"
"Of course." I said with a smirk as they began to announce Jeff, "I'll talk to you later." I said as I stepped aside letting him do his thing. I stood aside watching Jeff make his entrance before I found myself heading to a little area to stand and watch Jeff perform a match with Tommy Dreamer. I was still and think I will always be in awe every time I watch Jeff perform. But to also see Tommy Dreamer to perform in person was also another surreal moment for me. After the match seeing Tommy's hand raised in victory, I sighed as I headed to the women's locker room where I changed out of my ring attire into my change of clothes. I really wished I would have known we were going out because I would have packed something other than what I was wearing but I hoped none of the guys would be that shallow as to caring about what I was wearing. I headed out with my bag resting on my shoulder as I walked through the halls grabbing a water bottle from catering downing it knowing I needed to be hydrated. I found a couple of guys I had made friends with the night before where I just stood there listening in on their conversation before I jumped in to help pass time until it was time to go out with the guys. I had not drunk beer in a long time much less should I start but I figured that this is what every event ended with, in order to be accepted I needed to go get my drink on or to have at least one drink. I just knew that at least one drink would not do me wrong any and that is all that I will tell myself to have. Jeff stepped beside me feeling his arm wrapped around me.
"Hey, I'm ready to go." Jeff said as I nodded.
"I'm ready…I'll see you guys later." I said before shaking the two guys hands before Jeff and I walked out to the rental we had been driving around in.