Thursday, Football Locker Room, 6:15 P.M...

"Jesus Christ, Cody. Did you really have to flirt with the cheerleaders in the middle of practice? We all had to run 2 miles around the race track without stopping because of you!" Shane said annoyed and fatigued.

"Hey, in my defense, that new chick from New Zealand was pretty hot." Cody said trying to plead his case.

"You don't even know her name! Plus, that's no excuse man. When we're on the field, the only thing that matters is football. That's it. No girls, no other shit. Just football." Seth reprimanded the boy.

"I know that! And I do too know what her name! It's-it's, uh... Danica... Cameron?"

Seth facepalmed.

"No, dumbass. It's Dakota Kai."

Cody rolled his eyes.

"Whatever man. You guys just don't understand my problems with females. They just won't leave me alone."

Shane's eyes widened as he thought about the events that had taken place over the last week. You know, the ones that included being kissed by two of his friends over the span of 3 days.

"Trust me, Cody. I understand. I understand completely."

Big E heard what Shane said while putting on his shirt, and stopped to add in his two cents.

With a smirk he said, "Oh, is that so, Cash? I guess it is, considering you've only been here for 2 and a half months, and you've already got girls coming over to your place."

That made Shane's blood run cold. He was like a statue, a really freaked out statue. "Thoughts of, "Oh, shit! He knows everything!", flooded his mind. He couldn't help but panic in his response.

"What?! What are you talking about man?!" He almost yelled at the big teenager.

Ettore put his hands up.

"Whoa, man. Chill. Didn't you and Bayley hang out last weekend? She came up to me and Seth last week and told us about how you two were gonna have a lot of fun. She was really excited about it. You didn't flake out on her, did you?"

Shane sighed inwardly in relief.

"Oh, thank god, he doesn't know the details. That would've been a disaster." He thought before answering Big E's question.

"Nah, I couldn't do that to her. Can't have her calling me a meanie. I'm not Seth." He joked.

Seth flipped him off and yelled, "I'm not a motherfucking meanie! Suck my balls!"

The entire locker room laughed at Seth's outburst.

"Hey, I'm the captain! Respect me, damnit! I'm SETH FREAKIN ROLLINS!"

"Alright, alright. Don't get your panties in a twist, Rollins. But, back to you, Cash. Why did you get all jittery when I mentioned you and Bayley hanging out? Did something happen between you two, by chance?" Big E pressed on.

Shane had to come up with something.

"Uh, technically yeah. I kinda fucked up my back cause I slipped while I was making food, so Bayley gave me a massage. I thought she told you and you got the wrong idea. Nothing happened, I'm serious."

"She gave you a massage? And it actually worked? Jeez, you'd think she'd make it worse. That girl does not know her own strength, I'm telling you." Seth said.

"Yup. She was great."

Cody got a sly grin on his face.

"If I were you, I would've asked her to massage something other than my back, if you catch my drift."

Let's just say, the guys weren't too fond of that remark. Shane in particular, was probably the most irritated.

"Listen to me, Rhodes. I know how you are, and I'll be honest, you're a funny guy. But, I swear to god, if you ever, and I mean ever, try to pull that womanizer player shit on Bayley, I will fuck you up beyond belief. Do you hear me?!"

Cody gulped.

"Yeah man. You don't have to worry about me. I was just messing around, you know? I wouldn't do that to her. It's Bayley for God's sake. She's like a little sister to this team, you know that, come on." He said, somewhat in fear of this side of the normally laid-back teenager.

Shane grabbed his head, shocking himself with his actions.

"You're -you're right. I don't know what got into me, Cody. I'm sorry. Honestly. I'm just, I'm gonna go home."

The boy hadn't even put a shirt on yet, but he didn't care. He just needed to get the hell out of there before he did something he knew was going to regret. He grabbed his belongings, slung his hoodie and shirt over his shoulder, and walked out with just his sneakers and sweatpants on.

When he left, Big E and Seth exchanged perplexed looks.

"What was that all about? He just lost it." Seth observed.

"Man, I'm just as confused as you. I don't know what the hell just happened. All I know is, he probably needs some time alone. I hope he's alright tomorrow." Big E replied.

Meanwhile, a shirtless Shane was making a beeline to the train station. He just needed to get home and relax. He was tired, and he just wanted to take a nap. He was pretty sure he wasn't smelling the best, but right now, he couldn't give less of a fuck. As he briskly walked, he could hear a voice call his name.

"Price! Hey Price! Wait up!"

Shane stopped and turned around to see Alexa trying to catch up to him. He ran a hand through his hair in exasperation. Normally he'd be really happy to see the petite princess, but now was not the time. Still, he didn't want to be rude, so he waved at her, despite not being in the greatest mood at the moment.

"Jeez, Price. What are you rushing for? And why are you not wearing a shirt?! It's like 52 degrees out here, you're gonna get sick, stupid." She scolded.

"I know, I was just rushing and I didn't realize until I left."

"Well, why are you in such a rush? What's wrong with you?"

"I'm just really tired. That's all Short Stuff. Sorry, but I don't wanna talk right now, I just wanna-"

"Hey, guys!"

The new voice startled the pair. Once Shane recognized who it was, he groaned.

"Both of them? At the same time? Really, universe? Just my luck." He thought to himself.

Bayley skipped toward them, completely unaware of the mental anguish she was putting poor Price through just by being in his presence at that time. She gave Alexa a hug, that caught her completely off guard, and then gave Shane a hug. Usually, he'd tense up to lessen the pressure of the girl's grip, but this time he let his body go limp, opting not to return the hug. Bayley let go with a slightly confused look on her face.

"You didn't hug back. Why? Do you not like my hugs anymore?"

Shane mentally kicked himself for making her feel bad unintentionally. He forced himself to grin in order to try and comfort her.

"No, Smiles. Ol' Price is just pretty banged up from practice. That's all."

"And why aren't you wearing a shirt?"

Not wanting to repeat his explanation, he just said, "I'm too hot to wear one right now. Guys, I really appreciate that you're worried about me, but what I really need right now is to go home. Alexa, do me a favor? Please walk Bayley to the bus stop this time for me. I know she hates being alone, especially at this time. See you tomorrow."

He turned around and continued to walk his way to the train station. Bayley had a goofy smile on her face, while Alexa was somewhat irritated that he hadn't asked her to accompany him home, and that he dropped his responsibility on her.

"Alright, let's go Bayley." She said.

Bayley saluted her.

"Aye aye, captain!"

Alexa smiled and rolled her eyes at Bayley's childlike antics. The two walked to their destination. Well, more like Alexa walked and Bayley skipped.

"Isn't Shane the best? He's really tired, but he still was worried about my safety! What a guy!"

Alexa's mind once again flashbacked to the image of Bayley and Shane kissing, but this time it was followed by the memory of herself kissing Shane as well. She smirked.

"Yeah, what a guy indeed." She said aloud.

That's all her mouth had said, but her thoughts finished the statement.

"And he's gonna be mine."