Halloween Morning, Saturday, Performance Center, 10:27 A.M...
How ironic that the day everyone decides that they're gonna stuff their faces with candy, Seth and Shane were at the Old Warehouse they affectionately dubbed the Performance Center, getting in a workout. Both dudes were shirtless and sweating like crazy. Shane was doing his thing on the punching bag, while Rollins was over in the corner doing push ups and sit ups until he couldn't anymore. No words were spoken between the two, but there was a competition in their heads to see who could do the most before tapping out. The reason for the exercise was to get as loose as possible before the second round playoff game that was taking place the next night. To know one's surprise, it was Seth's idea, but Shane wasn't one to shy away from a little grind. They had been in the PC since about 7 in the morning, and they were pretty much pooped. Heavy breathing filled the area, and after a little while longer, Seth decided it was time to pack it in.
"Alright, no mas, no mas. If we go any longer we're not gonna be able to make it to tomorrow." He joked as he got up to grab his jug of water.
Shane stopped hitting the bag and removed the tape from his fists. The transformation this kid had gone through in not even two months was incredible. He ended up developing a little 4 pack in the process of getting in better shape. His shoulders were wider than before, and his arms had veins sort of bulging out from the physical exertion he put himself through on an almost daily basis. He flexed and smiled at what he saw. Seth caught him admiring himself and laughed.
"Well, looks like someone's getting a little full of himself."
"Nah man, never. I'm not a narcissist. I'm just glad I decided to put the work in like this. You can't tell me that my new physique hasn't improved the way I move around on the field. I'm way stronger than I was before." Price retorted.
With a shrug, Rollins agreed.
"Can't argue with that. I'm proud of you man. You had a goal, and you stuck to it."
At that moment, Seth's phone started going off.
"Hold on, let me get that."
He grabbed it from the corner he left it in, and answered it.
"You've reached Rollins... Oh, hey babe... Yeah, me and Shane were just wrapping up our training session... Seriously, tonight?... Guess it's up to him... Alright, I'll ask... Alright, bye, love you ... No I'm not doing that... See ya."
Shane raised an eyebrow at the two toned haired quarterback.
"I'm guessing that was Bayley?"
"Yup. She said she called cause she wanted to know if we wanted to go to a Halloween party tonight."
"Is that even a question? Of course! Who's throwing it?"
"It's gonna be at Ethan Carter III's house. I don't know if you've met him yet. His parents are fuckin loaded, so you can understand how his home is basically a whole mansion. EC3's kind of a dick, but he's still cool once you get to know him. Apparently he invited the entire football team, all the cheerleaders, and some others."
"How did we not know about it then?" Shane asked.
"Guess we've been out of it. My mind's only really focused on two things nowadays. The playoffs, and-"
Shane cut him off.
"Bayley, right?" He finished while chuckling.
"Mmm hmm, hit the nail right on the head."
This when Price kinda slips up a bit.
"Nothing but football and love, huh? God if I don't know that feeling. I'm probably in the same boat as you."
"Huh? What do you mean?" Seth asked.
"Uh- Well, you know. This whole Dean and Becky thing I'm trying to make happen. Love's a big part of my life. The football stuff needs no explanation." He stated, partly telling the truth.
"Oh, okay. I see what you mean. You ever think about getting a girl of your own? I see a lot of em checking you out whenever we're out on the field working out without our gear on. Anyone on your radar?"
"Honestly, no, not really. The only girls I know personally and actually hang out with around here are Bayley, Alexa, Sasha, and Becky. Bayley and Sasha are spoken for... obviously. I just met Becky last week... And Alexa..."
"Is Alexa, I know. You know what? Don't worry about it. It's not the end of the world if you don't have a girlfriend."
"Nah dude imma die alone. I'm ugly as shit." Shane joked.
Seth laughed.
"Shut up man. Let's get outta this dump. My shower and my bed are both calling my name, and I don't want to keep them waiting."
"Same here. See you tonight I guess. Can you text me the directions to that EC3 kid's house?"
"Yeah, no problem."
The two boys left the warehouse, Seth putting his shirt back on, and Shane opting to just leave his inside and go out bare chested, like he normally did."
"Do you not like shirts or something?" Rollins questioned.
"That shirt in there is done. Too much funk."
"I can understand that."
They fist bumped, then went there separate ways.
As he was walking home, he got a phone call of his own. This time when he took his phone out, he checked the ID, unlike literally every time he answered a call. He smiled when he saw his girlfriend's name pop up. He hit accept, and greeted her in the accent that had become synonymous with him at this point.
"Well hello, princess. What thou hath done to be granted her majesty's time?"
Alexa giggled at his goofiness.
"You're such a weirdo. What cha doin?"
"Just finished a workout with ol Sethy boy. I'm friggin exhausted, and probably gonna pass out. What about you?"
"Nothing much. I just came from the store. My parents wanted me to get some candy so they could hand it out to the little kids."
"Oooh candy! Can I have some?!" He asked playfully.
"No, no candy for you, mister. You need to stay in tip top shape." She said in a faux motherly tone.
"Awwww no fair, no fair! You're so mean."
"I'm only mean because I love you."
"Well, at least I have your love. That's sweeter than any candy in the world."
That made Alexa blush a bit.
"You're so sappy it hurts."
"So I've been told. Hey, are you going to that Halloween party tonight? Me and Seth just found out about it."
"I wasn't planning on it. Are you?"
"Sure why not? I can stay up late. The game tomorrow is at night so I don't gotta worry about waking up early."
"Then I'm going too. I don't want you at a party without me. Especially one like that. There's gonna be drinks, and girls with... sexy costumes on I bet."
Shane laughed at her paranoia.
"Woman calm down. I don't drink, which is surprising considering my ethnicity and who my father does, and the only sexy girl I recognize is you."
"Hmm... I'm still going. It sounds like fun anyways." She decided.
"Nice. You gonna wear a costume?"
"Maybe. Maybe not. I'm not telling."
"I'm anticipating your decision then."
"You should be. Now, get your butt home and into a tub. I can smell you from here."
"Hey! That's man odor!" Shane said defensively.
"Yeah sure. And when I'm on my period, it's not blood. It's woman juice, now go wash up!"
"Okay okay... I love you."
"I love you too, babe."
Alexa hung up the phone, and Shane continued the walk in the petite princess' house, she was thinking about her boyfriend and how he probably looked at the moment.
"Knowing him, he's most likely not wearing a shirt, and he's glistening with sweat... And that hard chest of is... And his hair is probably all messy... And hot. She noticed herself getting a little moist down under if you catch my drift.
She sighed.
"Well, a little self love never hurt anyone."
You guys can probably guess what Alexa did next. All the while she was thinking one thing besides getting herself off.
"This is his fault for getting me all horny... Tonight I'll get my payback."
AN: Spooky scary skeletons send shivers down your... Alright I'll stop now. What's gonna happen at the party? Who knows? Nikki knows... Wait, wrong story. Anyway, what do you guys think should happen? Peace out.
