Monday, School Hallway, 8:13 A.M...
"WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, MY FRIEEEND! AND WE WILL KEEP FIGHTING TILL THE END! DUNNA DUN DUN! WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! NO TIME FOR LOOOSERS, CAUSE WE ARE THE- Ow!"
"Cody, it's 8 in the morning... Close your mouth." Seth said after smacking him in the back of his head.
Seth, Cody, Big E, and Shane were aimlessly strolling down the halls of St. Augustus High, just for the sake of killing time. As the group did this, they were smothered with praise from their peers as a result of their victory that had occurred not even 24 hours prior. Stuff like, "Good job, boys!', and "Congrats!", was said. Of course, Cody was letting all the adulation go to his head because it's Cody. Not to say that the other three weren't at least somewhat enjoying the love they were receiving. Seth finally was at peace with himself and how good he actually was. If he wasn't before, now he was fully out of Roman's shadow. He was now, The Man. The Quarterback that led his team to a perfect season. No one could take that away from him, no one. Shane, well, we already know what that win meant to him. It meant a lot to not only him, but the rest of the team. We could go even further and say the entire student body. Yeah, it was good to be the guys on top. As they continued their victory lap, if you will, a voice rang out from behind them.
"Hey, hey, big shots!"
The quartet turned around to see who exactly was calling them. Standing by the water fountain, was a boy with his arms folded. The boy was a little on the short side, and he had a somewhat wild look in his eye. He didn't look particularly happy, so it didn't seem like they would be getting any sort of props from him. He continued speaking.
"Yeah, that's right. I'm talkin' to you."
Big E rolled his eyes.
"What do you want, Amore?"
That boy was none other than the school's resident loudmouth, Enzo Amore. A member of the basketball team, he wasn't really well liked by his peers, mainly because of his lack of an ability to just shut his trap. He'd brag about his accomplishments to anyone who was foolish enough to listen. You couldn't deny his talent on the court, however, that doesn't change the fact that nearly half of the kids in the school wanted to punch him in the face. He was like Cody, but 10 times more insufferable. Little guy was always causing problems, and getting himself into crappy situations. But, he never learned. If nothing else, he was persistent. He answered Big E's annoyed inquiry.
"What I want, is for you four bozos to stop walkin' around here like ya own the place. You win one stinkin' game, and ya think you're all that? Gimme a friggin break."
"Can it, Enzo. It's too early for your crap. I already have to deal with Cody, I'm not dealing with your little ass right now." Seth said exasperated.
Cody took exception to Seth's grievance.
"Hey, what do you mean, "Deal with me"? I swear, I get absolutely no respect from anyone around here. You people don't understand how-"
Seth cut him off and raised his hand.
"One more word, and my hand goes across your face this time."
That shut up Rhodes immediately. Meanwhile, Enzo was over here seething about the "little" comment.
"Yo, who you callin' little?! Do you know who I am? Well, do ya?!"
Shane raised a finger in confusion.
"Actually, uh... I don't. I don't know who you are. I've never met you. Sorry."
That only seemed to enrage Amore even more. (Ha, Amore. More... I'll stop now.) He turned his attention to Shane with a tilt of his head, and gave him a nasty look.
"Well, look what we got ova heeere. It's the Miracle Kid, huh?" He asked mockingly.
Price, being the polite dude he is, reached out his hand for a handshake with a smile on his face like usual.
"The name's actually Shane Price, but that works too. Nice to meet you, uh... Enzo, is it?"
The Italian Loudmouth wasn't one for pleasantries it would seem, considering he completely ignored the handshake. He stuck a finger in face and started ranting again.
"Alright, listen to me, bub. I don't give a rat's ass who you are, or what your stupid name is. This is myyyy school, capiche? I'm Enzo Amore. I am a straight up, G, and I got half a mind to drop you where you stand." He threatened.
Shane just took the threat in stride and chuckled.
"Ay, what's so funny? Ya think I'm a joke?" Enzo asked, feeling insulted.
"Nah, I think your timing is a joke."
"Huh? My timing? The hell are you talkin' about?"
"Think about it, Zo. Can I call you Zo? You decided to pick a fight with me, when I have 3 of my friends with me. One of which I might add, is literally the strongest kid in the entire school." Shane pointed out, referring to Big E.
Enzo gulped, realizing his mistake. Still he continued to put on a brave face.
"Well, uh.. Whatever! I could take all four of yous on by myself! Yeah, that's right! Come on, punks! Let's throw down!"
Seth had a bored look on his face, Cody was annoyed, Big E was about 5, (Cause Three Ain't Enough), seconds away from actually pummeling this dude, and Shane just laughed.
"Come on! I ain't scared! I ain't scared a no one!"
All of a sudden, a female voice was audible.
"ENZO!"
Whoever it was, seemed to stop the scrappy kid in his tracks. He turned around, and behind him was someone Shane knew well.
"Oh, hey Liv. Sup." He greeted her happily.
"Hey, sugar." She responded to him nicely.
Her demeanor changed when she turned her attention back to Enzo, who had arms folded.
"Whaddya want, babe? I'm busy ova here." Amore asked.
"I told you to stop calling me that! We're not together anymore. What do you think you're doing right now?"
"I'm teaching these punks a lesson. What does it look like I'm doin'?"
Liv facepalmed.
"You're a total moron. Stay away from my friend, alright?"
"Who's your friend?"
"Shane!"
Enzo looked from Shane, to Liv, back to Shane, and then back to Liv again.
"You're friends with this dope?!" He questioned in disbelief.
"Yeah, what's it to ya?" Liv asked back sassily.
"Hey, you! Stay away from my girl, ya dope!" He told Shane... Who was still laughing.
Liv had had enough of Enzo's nonsense at this point.
"Listen, for the last time. You are not my boyfriend, anymore! I'm done with you! Now, leave before I go get Ruby, and have her kick you in the balls! Again!"
You could see the fear in the boy's eyes when he heard that.
"Uh, uh... You ain't seen the last of me! Ya heard?! I'll be back!"
He then scurried away, desperate to keep his crotch area safe.
Liv sighed.
"I can't believe I dated that prick."
"Eh, he seems like an alright guy." Shane said.
The guys and Liv, all looked at him like he was insane.
"You're serious?" Seth asked.
"Yeah. He's just a little rough around the edges."
Morgan scoffed.
"Rough around the edges my ass. The bastard cheated on me."
"Really? Wow."
Big E chimed in.
"Yeah, well more like tried to cheat on her. You know Alexander?"
Shane nodded.
"Rusev? He's a funny guy."
"Enzo didn't think he was very funny when he dropped him for hitting on his girl."
"Oh, he tried to hit on Lana? Damn, bad move."
"Trust me, Enzo found out how bad of a move it was when he came to school the next day with his jaw wired shut." Seth said with a smirk.
"A whole day of not hearing his mouth. My God that was like heaven." Cody mused.
"And you know it must be that bad if even Cody's saying that."
Cody was gonna say something, but opted not to with the threat of being hit looming over him.
"I guess. But, I guess I'll be finding out for myself soon, seeing as I, haven't seen the last of him apparently."
"Just say the word, and I'll have Ruby on his ass." Liv told him.
Shane chuckled.
"Nah, that won't be necessary... But last time, how hard did she kick him exactly?"
"She'll tell you herself, I see her across the hall. Yo, Rue Rue!"
"Yeah?!" Ruby called back.
"How hard did you kick Amore in the nuts that one time?!"
"Like, really hard!"
Once again, Shane was sent into a laughing fit.
"Haha! Ruby, this is why I like you!"
AN: Introducing Enzo... He will be a total pain in the ass, and a factor in Shane's next sports related endeavor. Just a little filler chapter before Price returns home. See you in the next chapter guys. Peace. Happy Frickin Holidays.
