Last time: " I know you're not mine... I just can't help it when I feel like some guy is touching you when I can't, there I said it! "
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Chapter Seven
" Shawn, what the hell are you talking about? " I ask after we stare at each other for what feels like hours.
He comes up until we're inches away from each other. There's a look in his eyes that I can't quite place.
" I love you, Chloe. More now than I ever have. I know I hurt you and you feel like you were screwed over... Because you were and I'll spend the rest of my life making it up to you. " He says before planting his lips on mine.
Ooh! My knees buckle as the long-forgotten sensation that only he can create sweeps through me. As soon as I start kissing back to match his passion he pushes me into the closest wall and his hand slides up my body to cup my sensitive breast. Arching into him I grab his shoulders and wrap my legs around his waist. Grabbing my wrists he slides my arms up the wall and pins me there with the lower half of his body. Pulling his lips away loudly he looks me straight in the eyes.
" Damn I'd love to continue this but I don't think I can stop myself if we go any further. " He groans trying to get control of the hard-on that's pressing into my abdomen.
" Hey, Chlo I need to borrow a tooth- "
My heart jumps in my throat as Hunter comes bounding into my room. Both Shawn and I are shocked into place. Busted.
Hunter puts a hand over his eyes and says, " it's about damned time! You two are the most annoying people on earth when you're all in denial of your feelings. "
I hide my face in Shawn's shoulder in embarrassment. " There's a new toothbrush in my bag on the counter. "
Letting me down, Shawn kisses my forehead. " I'll let you get some sleep... "
And not wait for Hunter to come back in the room.
" Wait, no. " I say grabbing his arm.
He looks back at me with a knowing smirk. " I'd love to stay but we have time to figure things out Chlo. Let's just take it slow okay? "
And there enters the God-fearing man that I'm not used to. " Okay... I'll see you in the morning. "
" Bright and early. " He promises before giving me one last hug.
Hunter comes back out of the bathroom and I immediately send a glare his way. " Nice timing bro. "
" Well, how was I supposed to know you were slutting it up in here with a married man. " He says in a sarcastic, yet non-judgemental tone.
Rolling my eyes I punch him in the arm. " He's almost divorced ass hat. "
" Whatever you say oh lady-of-the-night. Thanks for the toothbrush. " He says dodging my next attack.
What am I gonna do with these two degenerates?
Picture it, RAW July, 10th, 2006. HBK, HHH, and codename Harpie all sit in their hotel room planning out the night. Harpie isn't looking too happy about what her two teammates have to say.
" Vince has his goons on the lookout for our arrival. So the plan has changed instead of sneaking in through the crowd we'll wait him out. " Hunter says
" So, basically we're not heading out until the show is almost over. "
" Yep, sorry darlin'. No matches for any of us tonight. "
What a jip. I've literally been reduced to sitting out pretty much the whole night. I did not come back to the company to sit here waiting around. I want some action damn it!
As Hunter puts it, we icons have to let the younger talent thrive. Boo. I guess reaching icon status means you have to be selfless. Again, boo. I can't stand not doing shit- I mean crap when I could be kicking ass- I mean butt.
Don't judge I'm just trying to cut down on cussing now that Shawn and I are " figuring things out ". He took me to church yesterday completely excited for me to hear the good word. I don't know if I'll ever convert, but I can compromise here and there.
So we spend all night in our locker room watching the show. Eugene is having a handicap match with Vince and Shane at the end of the night which means that's when we'll show ourselves. My girl Trish Stratus is robbed by Melina after that. Boo.
Kicking my heels off I lay my legs across Shawn's lap. Roary and Robbie are next and they always make me laugh. We are then treated to Foley, Heyman, and the Big Show letting Flair know a few things about himself. To the displeasure of Shawn and Hunter. And the pleasure of myself. Put some respect on Foley's name.
" Are we going out there? " Arly asks as the match between Vince, Shane, the Spirit Squad, and Eugene starts.
Looking at Shawn and Hunter we all nod silently. " Come on chick time to see another foiled Vinnie Mac prank. "
By the time we get to Gorilla Vince, Shane, and the entire Spirit Squad are beating the holy hell out of Eugene. All for laughing at us giving Vince the business. Our music hits and we head out to the top of the ramp.
I cross my arms as I look at the two grown-ass men covered in green paint. Who do they think they are, us? I can't even see Eugene but I know he's over there somewhere. Vince starts dancing around a little with the sickest smug grin on his face.
" What took you guys so long? We've been expecting you all night. What took you so long? Now is the time to come on down here. "
I nudge Shawn and Arly and nod up to where I see a net hanging above us. He looks to Hunter and we all have a silent agreement. We begin walking off to the left side of the rap away from the net.
" You mean you want us to come down there? " I ask into the microphone.
Vince looks a little worried as he raises his mic to his lips. " Why don't you come back so man to man, to man to woman to teen I've got a good sightline on you. Right in the middle. It's now, " he says looking up, " or never ".
Shawn twidles his fingers in mock hesitation.
" You mean over here? " Hunter asks as we all motion to the middle of the ramp. " Right in the middle? "
We head back to the middle as Vince apparently grows tired of our games. Right around here? " I ask.
" Now! That's a good spo- " Vince says as we walk past the spot with the net hanging above and on to the right side.
Shane and the Spirit Squad all huddle up in front of the ring as if expecting us to run down and fight at any moment.
"I can't even see you guys way over there. " He says chuckling in a nervous manner. " The only way down the ramp is to come down the center down the middle of the ramp. "
" Oh, I see what you're saying... In the middle. " Hunter says and we all motion to the center of the ramp once more. " Okay... " He says as we walk back to the middle. " We'll go to the middle before we come down there. Is this the right spot? "
Vince's eyes light up as he says slowly, " how now brown cow "!
I laugh a real belly laugh at that but quickly recover.
" Now! Now! Damn it! Right now! "
Just as the net is released we step forward a few steps and it lands behind us with a thud. Vince looks shell shocked for five seconds before Eugene comes out of nowhere and pins him 1.2.3. The crowd goes wild as Hunter throws himself on the ramp in obnoxious laughter. Shawn and I lean into each other as giggles erupt. What a momentous moment for Eugene.
When his fit of laughter is over Hunter gets up and says, " You know what? Until Saturday we've got two words for ya! "
" Suck it! " the fans chant and we make our exit.
Well, that was a waste of a perfectly good night. I wanted to get some action and all we did was reverse a stupid ass prank. Don't get me wrong, I love pranks, but I came back to kick some ass.
Picking up Chinese take out we head to the hotel and eat before bed. Arly falls asleep at the table so Hunter ends up carrying her into his room before retiring for the night as well. Which leaves Shawn and I alone together.
Just like any other time we're left alone, he stands there silently looking at me in trepidation. " Well, darlin' it's getting pretty late. I'm gonna head to bed. "
" Okay, good night. " I say giving him a hug knowing this was going to happen. " I love you. "
He kisses the top of my head and says, " I love you too. I'll see you at breakfast. " before heading out.
I hate that it has to be this way. Back in the day I loved crawling into his arms after along night. Even before we got together. He barely touches me at this point and I'm getting antsy. Sighing I head to the bathroom to brush my teeth all the while letting memories of the past run through my mind.
January 13th, 1996
Stepping back through the curtains with adrenaline flowing through my veins despite feeling my ribs throb in pain. Beating Alundra Blaze has me feeling on top of the world. Just one more on the list of women I want to beat before going for the women's championship.
" Hey, Andri! Nice match."
Looking around I see Owen, Bret Hart's little brother." Hey, Owen thanks. "
" I'm on next, but do you want to get a drink tonight? We barely get to hang out anymore since you joined Michael's and his clique. " He says looking like a little puppy dog.
Damn, I didn't mean to leave him out... I've just been busy with the guys. " Oh come on Owen you know you're my friend. Of course, we can get a drink. I'll meet you in the hotel lobby at eleven? "
" Sounds great Chlo, I'll see you then. " He says racing to get to Gorilla.
" Where are you going looking like that? " Hunter asks as I exit the shower.
Looking at my attire I frown and pull my shirt down a little more, midriff still peeking through. " Dressed like what? I'm in work out clothes not a ball gown. "
" You still haven't said where you're off to you little deflector. " Kevin says flicking my nose.
I slap his hand away annoyed." I'm just meeting Owen downstairs for a drink what's with the inquisition? "
" Owen Hart? " Shawn looks up from his food and looks me from head to toe almost drooling. Shaking his head he frowns. " Isn't he married? That's how you get down Chloe? "
Wow. After three weeks of him avoiding me unless at work he decides to break the silence to insult me? " Excuse me? Did you just call me a homewrecker? " I ask walking closer to him.
" Well, darlin' the only reason to meet someone for a drink this late is a little game of hiding the sausage. " He says with fire in his eyes.
I slap him soundly across the face before I can stop myself." Owen helped train me and I'm friends with his wife asshole. "
" Okay! " Scott says standing up to make sure I don't hit him again or he retaliates either-or. " Chloe go on and don't forget your key. "
Rolling my eyes I grab my jacket, keys, and wallet before leaving, but not without sending one more glare Shawn's way.
" Good for you Chlo. " Owen says when I tell him about Shawn and I's tiff. " Personally I didn't know how you could stand those guys... Then I saw the way Michael's looks at you. "
I give him a " what the fuck " look.
" Oh come on! He dropped Sonny like a bad habit the second you became his valet. You two have spent so much time together that we're never sure where you end and he begins. " He says shoveling some cheese fries into his mouth. " How you two have managed to keep your hands off of each other is beyond me. Hell, the fans even believe it's real and you two are hiding it. "
Well damn. I had no idea we were so transparent. " Believe it or not, he's trying to stay loyal to Hunter. I'm his little sister and he values their friendship. "
" Yeah, it is quite a moral dilemma. I really don't know what to tell you. Except to remind you that you've never let what you want pass you by. No reason to start now. " He says nonchalantly on purpose.
Well, when he puts it like that... " Hey, bartender? Give me another double shot. "
It hurts to think about the past but it's time to deal with it if we're going to really do this. We definitely have a lot to talk through so I'm just going to feel it out and see what he really wants. I'll be damned if I let things get to the point that they did back then.
Author's Note: So... Filler I know but I love the flashback. Sorry for the wait.