Chapter four
When I get back to my hotel room the phones answering machine is blinking red. I check the message and hear my new little sister Arlet's voice. When I say new I mean I didn't know about her until five years ago. My so-called mother had abandoned another kid and I couldn't help but feel like she needed me. I was right. She has been the light of my life ever since.
Hey, sis, I miss you, but uncle Kevin and Tamera have been keeping me entertained as usual. Have you ever seen him dance with a broom before? If not you should. Anyway, call me when you get this I love you.
I can't help but laugh. I need to get a live show of Kevin and the broom. That girl never fails at putting a smile on my face. My baby sister is growing up and I wish I can stop the process. Looking at the clock I know that she's most likely asleep. I'll call her back in the morning.
Getting my old HBK t-shirt and black pajama shorts I go in the bathroom to wash my makeup off and get ready for bed. When I'm done I hear a knock on my door. Opening it I'm greeted by Hunter and Shawn who are also in pajamas. They're also carrying bags with what smelled like almond chicken.
" We have food and we rented a horror flick. " Shawn says as they walk past me into the room. When he sits the bags down he gets a better look at my shirt and grins while.
God some things never change. " Arly left me a message during Raw. "
" A couple more weeks and she'll be on the road with us, right? " He asks.
Shawn taps his chin and smirks. " I haven't seen her since she was just a kid. "
" She's not a kid anymore. More like a young lady, she is turning seventeen after all. I'll be picking her up the day after the PPV. " I tell him with a sigh. I'm getting old.
" I know you don't think you're gonna take over my bed Hunter. " I say digging into my food.
Shawn and I sit on the floor in front of a coffee table while we eat. As usual, we're both done before the first scene ended. I throw my carton away and sit on my bed with my back against the headboard. Hunter's laying at the end with a pillow tucked under his chin.
At some point, I fall asleep and wake up in the middle of the night with Hunter's feet in my face. Smacking them out of the way I go to turn over and end up right on top of Shawn. One of his arms slides to my waist as he wakes up.
" Sorry. " I whisper and scoot over a little.
I can't tell you how many times I've ended up sandwiched in between both Shawn and Kid to sleep. In the beginning, we were just trying to make it and traveling wasn't cheap. So we all made the decision to pile up as much as we could to save money.
I'm sure I was called a slut behind my back... But I always thought it was funny. Some of the other talents would ask me if I slept with any of my Kliq brothers. I'd always tell the truth, yes I have. Not in a sexual way but still. Mostly anyway...
After a few moments, Shawn scoots up behind me and wraps an arm around my waist and sleepily burrows his face in my neck. I know I should probably fully wake him, but God it feels good to be in his arms. So selfishly I let his scent lull me back to sleep.
Worcester Centrum
Worcester, Massachusetts.
August 14th, 1995
Shawn's going one on one with The King and he's been going around with that demon dentist so I'm on high alert. King is known for playing dirty if it means he's going to win. We head out second and the crowd gets on their feet, some even singing his ridiculous song word for word. To make things worse, I'm in this terrible 80's reject outfit.
Getting in the ring Shawn hands me his championship belt before gyrating while taking his assless chaps off. He then gets in the middle of the ring and does his signature pose with me coming up from behind to kiss his cheek.
The match gets underway and Shawn in dominating as everyone knew he would. Slamming King's head to the mat he goes out to the ramp to give the fans high fives like the cocky bastard he is. At least the people love it or he'd have been out of here a long time ago. He gets back in the ring and the match continues.
Shawn keeps the upper hand and soon I see Sycho Sid coming right for me with his eyes on the belt. He makes a grab for it but I'm too quick and getaway. Shawn sees what's happening and King takes advantage and throws him over the top rope. I try to run to him but Sid's fist clamps around my shoulder to the point that I'm on my knees. The belt falls to the ground right before I do. He picks it up and I can see a sick look in his eyes.
Shawn isn't going to let him get away with what he did so I let it go and get back up to see what's happening. King gets the upper hand for a minute before Shawn turns it into sweet chin music. Sid then makes his way into the ring. It looks like Shawn is in some trouble until I see Scott AKA Razor Ramon running to the ring. He and Sid have beef so he isn't breaking kayfabe by saving his " enemy ".
He lays him out a few times and Sid falls to the mat on his stomach. Scott looks to me and motions to get in the ring. When I do he gives me the " are you okay? " look. I nod and he motions to Sid laying there as if to say " get him back ".
Looking over at Shawn he nods and so I try and new finishing move I've been practicing. I walk up to Sid and step on his head and walk across his back. Jumping hard I switch positions and do a leg drop. Going to the turnbuckle I climb up, jump, and do a full flip off of the top rope. I land heavily on his torso effectively knocking the wind out of myself. I think I did more damage to me than him but the fans loved it and for the first time I feel like they're cheering for me. I love this feeling.
Picks his belt up and looks over at Scott. He looks back at him and they share a look of understanding before he looks at me giving a thumbs up and his signature grin. When it's time to cut for commercial Vince leaves the commentator's desk and comes up to us. I'm expecting for him to be mad, but he smiles at me.
" You really proved yourself tonight Chloe. Tonight was a test and you passed with flying colors. If you can do moves like that then The WWF definitely needs talent like you on the roster. " He tells me.
I can't help but smile at his compliments. Like is this really happening right now? I want to tell both of them I told you so but don't want to push my luck. " Thank you, Vince. "
Floating back to our locker room nothing can bring me down. This is what I've been working so hard for. A chance to show what I can do on national television. It's the best adrenaline rush and I can't wait to do it again.
The guys are on the town tonight so I have the hotel room to myself. Which is not at all bothersome. I can't remember the last time I 've been really alone. Getting into the room I sigh and stretch out. Kicking my shoes off I then remove my shirt and throw it behind me. The next thing I know I'm being grabbed and roughly pushed against the door.
Shawn.
His eyes bare into mine and a tingle goes down my spine.
" You really impressed me tonight. " He says sliding one of his hands along my exposed skin.
My knees almost buckle but I hold it together. " I tried to tell you that I was more than just a pretty face. I grew up wrestling my foster brothers and I never lost. " I say pushing him back a little.
" Okay, so you're a badass. I had a feeling you were different so I set it up for you to be tested. I wanted to see these so-called skills. " He taunts.
Rolling my eyes I go over to my suitcase. " Well, you saw them. Now you'll know never to underestimate me again. " I say unzipping it.
He pulls me back into his chest and this time my knees do buckle. He hoists me up and throws me on our bed. Crawling up to me he whispers " maybe next time I can see your out of the ring skills. "
His words affect my body more than I want them to. I'm honestly helpless against him. " Maybe you will, maybe you won't. " I say feebly.
" Hmm. Give it time little lady. You won't be able to resist. " He says grinding his lower half into mine.
The feelings being stirred around cause me to flip him onto his back and straddle him. Crushing my lips down on his we battle each other for dominance. In the end, our tongues tangle together in the hottest rhythm. His hands are all over me before sliding up my shirt to pull it off.
Shivers run through me as he starts massaging my orbs, paying close attention to the sensitive nipples which are hard as rocks.
" Shawn. " I gasp.
He makes an unintelligible noise before saying " Michael, call me Michael ". He demands before pulling me down for another heated kiss.
Before we can pull away the door opens and Kid walks in looking like a deer caught in the headlights.
I roll off of Shawn in panic and grab my shirt to cover my exposed skin.
" Sorry "! Kid says before running out of the room.
Oops. Shawn moves me off of his lap and get's up. He looks damned guilty and then it hits me. " Let me guess? You're worried he'll tell Hunter? "
" He's going to kill me. Fuck! " He grunts looking pissed at his own behavior. " I didn't come here to get you in bed Chloe, I just wanted to congratulate you. I just can't help the way you always seem to be goading me on. "
He isn't wrong... I love to see his reactions whenever I hit a good innuendo. Sorry, not sorry.
Shaking my head I remain calm as a clam. " If it's what you feel then what's the big deal? Hunter does not make my decisions. "
" Hunter is my best friend Chloe, what kind of friend am I if I mack on his little sister? " He asks more to himself.
Rolling my eyes I turn on the TV. I don't need this shit. I hear him sigh in defeat before saying " Look in this business your friends are your allies. I don't need Hunter having something to seethe over and then get blindsided. I like you Chloe, might even have some feeling for ya, but right now we're trying to change how things work. "
Now that hits me hard. Feelings? This man has been trough more women than I can count since I started traveling with him. He never once claimed to have " feelings " for any of them including Sonny.
" And when did this happen? " I ask curiously.
He shrugs a little. " I don't know. "
" Chloe? Chloe wake up darlin'. "
Sticking my head up from under my pillow I feel dried up drool on the side of my face. " What's going on "?
" It's time to head out, come on. " I hear Hunter say from the bathroom.