Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2023 14:20:18 GMT -6
The coolness of the night hit my face as the loud roaring of car engines hit my ears. The view is exciting as upgraded sports cars lined up on a dimly lit street. Their vibrant colors reflecting the neon glow of the nearby signs. The place was crowded with people walking by enjoying the view of the sweet cars on the side streets and another crowd gathered behind two cars about to start a race. You could feel the tension in the air as the street racers revved their engines waiting for the signal to begin. It reminded me of IGNITE, my match at the battle royal tensions were high standing in the back watching how things were playing out in the ring waiting for my turn to make my entrance. My heart was beating so hard with excitement I thought it was going to come out of my chest. My own personal race to try and win my match. Even though I didn’t get first I was damn proud to get second. The prize was my choice of a title shot of any titles below the World title and I haven’t decided on which title yet. Plus, the bonus of getting that bitch Bianca Davis out before me was just as rewarding. A sudden burst of a gunshot and the race began tires screeching against the pavement as the cars accelerated into the night.
Dean: River what do you think about this street race, pretty cool?
River: This is awesome. I love all the cars.
Ever since Dean came to New Edge as a trainer we have been spending a lot of time together in the gym and out. Whenever our eyes meet I could feel an unmistakable under current of attraction between the both of us. It’s like our paths have converged by some uncharted design. When he touches me it’s like a subtle electric current flows between us. It’s exciting and scary at the same time. I haven't felt this way in a long time. Thoughts of my ex fiancee flashed in my mind and I remember the heartbreak I felt when I saw my sister Winter fucking him. What if I’m the only one who feels this way? Maybe Dean doesn’t feel what I feel. It worries me more than my upcoming match at the next IGNITE, my first one on one match against Priscilla White.
My heart felt for her because I know what it’s like to lose people who you cared about. The anguish, the pain and the anger of not being able to stop it from happening. I've seen friends, comrades and family die in front of me and not be able to do a damn thing about it. Watching them get killed made me feel like I was living in a horror movie. A bad nightmare that I wanted to wake up from until I was able to get revenge and massacre the assailants who killed the people I cared about. So I get it perfectly her need for revenge. The pleasure it brought me to take a dagger and shove it into a man's heart as I stared into his eyes as he took his last breath. Just like he did when he killed one of my brothers in arms, my best friend but the crazy part about that was after the man was dead and I pulled my dagger from his chest. All that built up anger, all that adrenaline that I was running on once it left I just felt empty staring down at a soulless corpse. This memory will be forever etched into my brain.
Dean: River… You okay? You seem more quiet than normal. Are you thinking about your match?
I was starting to fall into my dark thoughts and there Dean goes getting my attention pulling me out of them. I smiled at him, his eyes looking into mine. When he looks at me it feels like he can see right through me.
River: I’m good really. I was thinking about my opponent Priscilla White and how I can somewhat relate to her. Just trying to gauge my opponent better to prepare myself mentally for Ignite.
Dean: You are ready, we have both worked very hard. Don’t let that over thinking mind of yours pull you into a dark place. Now come on we came here to have some damned fun lets get closer to the action because I have a surprise for you.
River: A surprise? What Surprise?
Dean: I’m not going to tell you jeez it would ruin the surprise woman. Here take my hand so I won’t lose you in this crowd.
Dean smiled at me with that smile that once again sent shockwaves through my body. He then reached his hand out waiting for me to take it. My heart started racing and everything around us seemed to be going in slow motion when I slowly reached and put my hand in his. Once our hands met the world around us seemed to go back to normal except for my wildly beating heart. Damn I’m falling for this man and I don’t even think he realizes it. As Dean led me through the crowded side street, the busyness and the noises around us didn’t bother me at all because all I could focus on was the back of Dean.
He looks so hot in his black leather jacket, tight blue jeans and black boots. We almost matched. I was wearing a black leather jacket that had yellow stripes on it, black biker gloves, dark blue jeans and black knee high boots. My long brown hair was down and swaying in the breeze. I know Dean was trying to make me happy by giving me a surprise but when I hear that word my first thoughts are a surprise attack and the fight than normally with it. In any situation I like to be well informed and prepared so I hopefully won't have any surprises because they don’t normally work out well for me. But, even though I hate surprises, being a seal has trained me to be fast on my feet and to face them straight on. My first one vs one match against Priscilla White. Dean and I have practiced. Also going over many scenarios of ways that she might try to beat me in the ring. We have also gone over ways to counteract those scenarios as well. I’m really hoping Priscilla can stay focused on our match when we are in the ring together. I want our match to be the talk of the night giving the crowd their money's worth.
I know how hard it can be to pull yourself together when it feels like you have been betrayed by the people who are supposed to have your back. Your family. I admire her courage and moving forward with everything she has going on in her life. When my sister betrayed me with my ex it sent me into a dark place. I felt numb and I craved anything that might make me feel something. Pain, adrenaline or any rush I could find. I honestly was running hot and cold most of the time a wild mess as my father called it. I get pulled out of my thoughts when Dean stops in front of a middle aged man. He was tall, skinny and looked like he was of Asian descent. Letting go of my hand Dean shook this man's hand and pulled him into a brotherly hug.
Dean: River, this is my friend Ryder and Ryder this is my girl River. Him and I met at a street race down in Florida when we were just young teenagers.
Dean just called me his girl man. I feel like a gitty teenage girl again before real life sucked it dry. Pull it together River your luck hasn’t been the best with guys and you don’t even know how Dean feels about you. Don’t wanna get too excited just to get hurt again. I have only been in a few relationships in my life because I’m loyal to the core too my country, to my heart and to my family. I offered my hand to Ryder so I could shake his.
River: It’s very nice to meet you Ryder, any friend of Deans I would consider a friend of mine.
Ryder: Id’e say the pleasure is all mine. River, what a beautiful and unique name.
Ryder takes my hand, raises it up to his lips, kisses the top of it all the while watching Dean for his reaction. Dean quickly grabs my other hand and pulls me closer to him causing Ryder to drop my other hand. Ryder laughed and shook his head. Ryder then stopped and looked at me. His eyes got real big, almost in shock.
Ryder: Wait, you're the River Rose Riley? I just watched you on TV in that royal rumble not too long ago. Dang Dean when you said her name was River on the phone I didn’t put it together until just now. Dean you better be careful this woman can beat your ass in a matter of seconds she's a freaking navy seal.
Dean and I both started to laugh. I then looked down and noticed that Dean still had a firm grip on my hand.
Dean: I’m very aware of her capabilities, that's why I’m not worried about her when it comes to her next match against a capable Priscilla White. But, Ryder buddy, I think I know a few things as well.
Ryder: Whatever you say there Dean but my money would be on River. So River, are you nervous about your match against Priscilla? I have seen what you can dish out and take. But, that Priscilla woman from what I have heard sounds like she can be one hell of a fighter, a dangerous one at that. I have also heard that she seems to want to sacrifice you to her coven which is really weird by the way…..
River: I’m more excited than I am nervous. I’m always up for a challenge Ryder and I will be no one’s quote on quote sacrifice. But, I won’t underestimate her with her so called wiccan ways. You never know what spell she might try to throw at me.
Ryder: I like a girl with confidence. As a former navy seal, what do you like about wrestling?
River: It’s the rush of it all. It’s like a drug pumping through my veins. When I enter the ring it’s like a rush of emotions hits me and washes over me. I haven’t felt this way since I left the seals.
Ryder: Well like I said River my money is on you. That rush of emotions you were talking about I get that everytime I race a car that’s why I love it so much.
Dean: Which brings me to my surprise, remember River the other night at dinner you said you would like to race a car? Or, be in a car when it races?
River: Yes, I remember.
Dean: Well that’s your surprise my friend Ryder is going to let you ride with him during this next race pretty cool huh?
River: What? That’s amazing, thank you Dean. But, what about you though?
Dean: I will be waiting for you at the finish line. Ryder you better win because River there is a winner. But, don’t you be pulling any tricks you best keep her safe.
Ryder laughed and shook his head saying I was excited was an understatement. I was a little bummed that Dean wasn’t going to be able to come but I wasn’t going to let it get me down. After all this was his gift to me just like I wouldn’t let Dean down when I face Priscilla I will give it my all and I won’t back down until Priscilla is flat on her back. And, I get my count of three along with obviously the win. Dean motivates me to want to fight harder, be better and not to give up like when he came to my rescue when that asshole Clark Benson threw that dust in my face at the rumble I knew I had to just keep fighting.
Ryder: Jeez Dean no pressure. Now come Miss River let’s take you on a ride that you won’t soon forget.
Ryder puts out his arm like a gentleman while giving me a smile. I loop my arm through his as I smile back at Dean. But, I couldn’t read the expression on Dean’s face. He almost looked mad but maybe I’m just overthinking it.
Dean: River I will see you at that finish line. Ryder, anything happens to River I will break that face of yours just saying…..
Ryder: Yeah…. Yeah… Don’t listen to him River we are going to have a blast my old friend Dean is just jealous.
Ryder rolls his eyes as I laugh. Was Dean jealous but what was he jealous about? Ryder walks me towards the starting line when his car comes into view. It takes my breath away. She was a white Mitsubishi eclipse. Its doors opened up like it had wings. There was a green dragon painted on the side that shimmered in the glow of its green under lights. You could tell Ryder had put a lot of time and money into this car. I can understand the importance into putting time and effort into the things you love. I know my next match at IGNITE is only my second one but I wanna give it my all not just for me but for the fans too. When I left the seals I didn’t think I would ever feel this way again. This burning desire to fight and claw my way to the top. To prove myself to my comrades. But, New Edge has started to fill the void that having to leave the seals gave me.
Ryder: So what do you think of my ride?
River: She’s beautiful and mystical. I love it.
Ryder: Mystical I like it, go ahead and hop in.
My heart is racing as I climb in the passenger seat even the inside of this car was decked out. Ryder hit a button on the dash and the doors came down on both sides like a dragon closing its wings preparing to take flight. As Ryder started the car I grabbed my seat belt and put it on.
Ryder: Are you ready for the ride of your life?
River: Hell yeah.
I could feel the intense vibrations from the roaring engine pulse through my body. Each purr of the engine sent a thrill down my spine. That’s when the gunshot went off and off we went. The acceleration from the car presses me back against my seat creating an ingrained connection to the road underneath. The faster Ryder pushed the car the world outside seemed to blur into streaks of color. Every turn and move Ryder makes with this car feels like a controlled dance. The beating of my heart amplifies with every move. Both cars swept around corners like they were flying over the pavement. This feeling is what I will feel at the next IGNITE in the ring. With every move my opponent makes I will counter attack. Wrestling gave me this kind of rush but instead of being behind the wheel of a race car mine was in the middle of a ring with millions of people watching me from home and thousands watching me in the arena. They would either be cheering for me or booing me. That in itself is a whole different kind of an addiction. It’s a feeling that once you get it you will never wanna let it go. I can see why Ryder loves racing because of the high it can give you. Just like my new addiction. I couldn’t wait to get my next fix at IGNITE against Priscilla White.
My senses were heightened. We were neck and neck with the other driver. Ryder would get ahead then the other racer would move ahead. That's when Ryder hit a button and we went flying in front of the other race car over the finish line. We had just won the race. Just like I will win against Priscilla in our match coming up at IGNITE. I’m so glad Dean had set this up for me. This was a thrill that I wasn’t going to forget. And, I would have never known about it if Dean wouldn’t have given me this chance. Just like I will never know what I could have with Dean if I don’t give that a chance. I know that I like him so what the hell you only live once. Just like in my matches, throw a little caution to the wind. I’m not going to hide my feelings for Dean anymore.
Ryder: Hell yeah we won that was awesome.
River: That was amazing. I can see what you mean about the rush of racing now.
I smiled big at Ryder as he slowly brought the car to a stop. People started to incircle the car. My guess was to congratulate Ryder on his win. But, my eyes kept searching the crowd for Dean. My insides were still racing from all the adrenaline from the race. I felt like I needed a release. I had all this energy inside of me that I needed to let go of and I wanted to share it with Dean.
Ryder: Did you enjoy the race?
River: Yes like I said it was incredible thanks for letting me come.
Ryder: No problem there River anytime. And, that Dean guy is a pretty good guy by the way. So maybe you should give him a chance just saying.
River: Thanks again Ryder and I will keep that in mind.
Ryder hit the button again and the doors rose up. I took off my seat belt and pushed my way through the crowd searching for Dean. I really didn’t know how Dean felt for me but at this point I didn’t care. I wasn’t going to be afraid of the repercussions of what I was about to do. Just like I won’t be afraid of Priscilla White at IGNITE or of any repercussions in our match. My body was on a high just like when I was in the ring at last Ignite in the rumble match. I feel so alive and it wasn’t just because of the race. Being in New Edge was starting to make me feel whole again, an emptiness in me and the darkness that had loomed over me was starting to evaporate. I got to the edge of the crowd and that’s when I heard him.
Dean: River I’m over here.
There Dean was standing alone away from everyone. He gives me a smile as his eyes stare into mine. I was a goner. My feet started running when I got close enough I jumped up wrapped my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck. I kissed him passionately with everything I had in me. The shocking part was Dean was kissing me right back with the same need and urgency that I had felt. When we finally came up for air we both looked into eachothers eyes, my forehead against his it was almost like I could see myself in his eyes.
Dean: I've been waiting to do this since I met you at Club Rain.
I smiled and laughed a bit. I don’t think I've ever felt this happy.
River: It took you long enough you better put me down I don’t want you to hurt your shoulder more.
Dean: Woman don’t tell me what to do.
Dean lifts me up and throws me over his good shoulder. I pretend to be annoyed but I’m loving every minute of it. I move around a little bit acting like I’m putting up a fight. That's when Dean slaps me on my ass he then laughs.
Dean: Stop moving around or that fine ass of yours will get spanked again.
River: Is that a promise? Where are we going now?
Dean starts carrying me towards my jeep.
Dean: Back to the hotel I have some new moves that I wanna show you.
River: So we are going to train this late at night? Well I mean I guess IGNITE is only a few days away so we should get in all the practice that we can so I can be ready for Priscilla White. So what new moves are you going to teach me?
Dean laughs and I could feel him shake his head. My heart feels like it’s going to explode. It seems like things are finally starting to take a turn for the better for me both professionally and personally. With my match coming up at IGNITE it will be even better when I walk away a winner.
Dean: River… my River these moves are special just meant for you and me.
I was so glad my face was at Dean’s back because my cheeks felt like they were burning red hot. I couldn’t wait to get back to the hotel to try out these new quote on quote wrestling moves heh.
Dean: River what do you think about this street race, pretty cool?
River: This is awesome. I love all the cars.
Ever since Dean came to New Edge as a trainer we have been spending a lot of time together in the gym and out. Whenever our eyes meet I could feel an unmistakable under current of attraction between the both of us. It’s like our paths have converged by some uncharted design. When he touches me it’s like a subtle electric current flows between us. It’s exciting and scary at the same time. I haven't felt this way in a long time. Thoughts of my ex fiancee flashed in my mind and I remember the heartbreak I felt when I saw my sister Winter fucking him. What if I’m the only one who feels this way? Maybe Dean doesn’t feel what I feel. It worries me more than my upcoming match at the next IGNITE, my first one on one match against Priscilla White.
My heart felt for her because I know what it’s like to lose people who you cared about. The anguish, the pain and the anger of not being able to stop it from happening. I've seen friends, comrades and family die in front of me and not be able to do a damn thing about it. Watching them get killed made me feel like I was living in a horror movie. A bad nightmare that I wanted to wake up from until I was able to get revenge and massacre the assailants who killed the people I cared about. So I get it perfectly her need for revenge. The pleasure it brought me to take a dagger and shove it into a man's heart as I stared into his eyes as he took his last breath. Just like he did when he killed one of my brothers in arms, my best friend but the crazy part about that was after the man was dead and I pulled my dagger from his chest. All that built up anger, all that adrenaline that I was running on once it left I just felt empty staring down at a soulless corpse. This memory will be forever etched into my brain.
Dean: River… You okay? You seem more quiet than normal. Are you thinking about your match?
I was starting to fall into my dark thoughts and there Dean goes getting my attention pulling me out of them. I smiled at him, his eyes looking into mine. When he looks at me it feels like he can see right through me.
River: I’m good really. I was thinking about my opponent Priscilla White and how I can somewhat relate to her. Just trying to gauge my opponent better to prepare myself mentally for Ignite.
Dean: You are ready, we have both worked very hard. Don’t let that over thinking mind of yours pull you into a dark place. Now come on we came here to have some damned fun lets get closer to the action because I have a surprise for you.
River: A surprise? What Surprise?
Dean: I’m not going to tell you jeez it would ruin the surprise woman. Here take my hand so I won’t lose you in this crowd.
Dean smiled at me with that smile that once again sent shockwaves through my body. He then reached his hand out waiting for me to take it. My heart started racing and everything around us seemed to be going in slow motion when I slowly reached and put my hand in his. Once our hands met the world around us seemed to go back to normal except for my wildly beating heart. Damn I’m falling for this man and I don’t even think he realizes it. As Dean led me through the crowded side street, the busyness and the noises around us didn’t bother me at all because all I could focus on was the back of Dean.
He looks so hot in his black leather jacket, tight blue jeans and black boots. We almost matched. I was wearing a black leather jacket that had yellow stripes on it, black biker gloves, dark blue jeans and black knee high boots. My long brown hair was down and swaying in the breeze. I know Dean was trying to make me happy by giving me a surprise but when I hear that word my first thoughts are a surprise attack and the fight than normally with it. In any situation I like to be well informed and prepared so I hopefully won't have any surprises because they don’t normally work out well for me. But, even though I hate surprises, being a seal has trained me to be fast on my feet and to face them straight on. My first one vs one match against Priscilla White. Dean and I have practiced. Also going over many scenarios of ways that she might try to beat me in the ring. We have also gone over ways to counteract those scenarios as well. I’m really hoping Priscilla can stay focused on our match when we are in the ring together. I want our match to be the talk of the night giving the crowd their money's worth.
I know how hard it can be to pull yourself together when it feels like you have been betrayed by the people who are supposed to have your back. Your family. I admire her courage and moving forward with everything she has going on in her life. When my sister betrayed me with my ex it sent me into a dark place. I felt numb and I craved anything that might make me feel something. Pain, adrenaline or any rush I could find. I honestly was running hot and cold most of the time a wild mess as my father called it. I get pulled out of my thoughts when Dean stops in front of a middle aged man. He was tall, skinny and looked like he was of Asian descent. Letting go of my hand Dean shook this man's hand and pulled him into a brotherly hug.
Dean: River, this is my friend Ryder and Ryder this is my girl River. Him and I met at a street race down in Florida when we were just young teenagers.
Dean just called me his girl man. I feel like a gitty teenage girl again before real life sucked it dry. Pull it together River your luck hasn’t been the best with guys and you don’t even know how Dean feels about you. Don’t wanna get too excited just to get hurt again. I have only been in a few relationships in my life because I’m loyal to the core too my country, to my heart and to my family. I offered my hand to Ryder so I could shake his.
River: It’s very nice to meet you Ryder, any friend of Deans I would consider a friend of mine.
Ryder: Id’e say the pleasure is all mine. River, what a beautiful and unique name.
Ryder takes my hand, raises it up to his lips, kisses the top of it all the while watching Dean for his reaction. Dean quickly grabs my other hand and pulls me closer to him causing Ryder to drop my other hand. Ryder laughed and shook his head. Ryder then stopped and looked at me. His eyes got real big, almost in shock.
Ryder: Wait, you're the River Rose Riley? I just watched you on TV in that royal rumble not too long ago. Dang Dean when you said her name was River on the phone I didn’t put it together until just now. Dean you better be careful this woman can beat your ass in a matter of seconds she's a freaking navy seal.
Dean and I both started to laugh. I then looked down and noticed that Dean still had a firm grip on my hand.
Dean: I’m very aware of her capabilities, that's why I’m not worried about her when it comes to her next match against a capable Priscilla White. But, Ryder buddy, I think I know a few things as well.
Ryder: Whatever you say there Dean but my money would be on River. So River, are you nervous about your match against Priscilla? I have seen what you can dish out and take. But, that Priscilla woman from what I have heard sounds like she can be one hell of a fighter, a dangerous one at that. I have also heard that she seems to want to sacrifice you to her coven which is really weird by the way…..
River: I’m more excited than I am nervous. I’m always up for a challenge Ryder and I will be no one’s quote on quote sacrifice. But, I won’t underestimate her with her so called wiccan ways. You never know what spell she might try to throw at me.
Ryder: I like a girl with confidence. As a former navy seal, what do you like about wrestling?
River: It’s the rush of it all. It’s like a drug pumping through my veins. When I enter the ring it’s like a rush of emotions hits me and washes over me. I haven’t felt this way since I left the seals.
Ryder: Well like I said River my money is on you. That rush of emotions you were talking about I get that everytime I race a car that’s why I love it so much.
Dean: Which brings me to my surprise, remember River the other night at dinner you said you would like to race a car? Or, be in a car when it races?
River: Yes, I remember.
Dean: Well that’s your surprise my friend Ryder is going to let you ride with him during this next race pretty cool huh?
River: What? That’s amazing, thank you Dean. But, what about you though?
Dean: I will be waiting for you at the finish line. Ryder you better win because River there is a winner. But, don’t you be pulling any tricks you best keep her safe.
Ryder laughed and shook his head saying I was excited was an understatement. I was a little bummed that Dean wasn’t going to be able to come but I wasn’t going to let it get me down. After all this was his gift to me just like I wouldn’t let Dean down when I face Priscilla I will give it my all and I won’t back down until Priscilla is flat on her back. And, I get my count of three along with obviously the win. Dean motivates me to want to fight harder, be better and not to give up like when he came to my rescue when that asshole Clark Benson threw that dust in my face at the rumble I knew I had to just keep fighting.
Ryder: Jeez Dean no pressure. Now come Miss River let’s take you on a ride that you won’t soon forget.
Ryder puts out his arm like a gentleman while giving me a smile. I loop my arm through his as I smile back at Dean. But, I couldn’t read the expression on Dean’s face. He almost looked mad but maybe I’m just overthinking it.
Dean: River I will see you at that finish line. Ryder, anything happens to River I will break that face of yours just saying…..
Ryder: Yeah…. Yeah… Don’t listen to him River we are going to have a blast my old friend Dean is just jealous.
Ryder rolls his eyes as I laugh. Was Dean jealous but what was he jealous about? Ryder walks me towards the starting line when his car comes into view. It takes my breath away. She was a white Mitsubishi eclipse. Its doors opened up like it had wings. There was a green dragon painted on the side that shimmered in the glow of its green under lights. You could tell Ryder had put a lot of time and money into this car. I can understand the importance into putting time and effort into the things you love. I know my next match at IGNITE is only my second one but I wanna give it my all not just for me but for the fans too. When I left the seals I didn’t think I would ever feel this way again. This burning desire to fight and claw my way to the top. To prove myself to my comrades. But, New Edge has started to fill the void that having to leave the seals gave me.
Ryder: So what do you think of my ride?
River: She’s beautiful and mystical. I love it.
Ryder: Mystical I like it, go ahead and hop in.
My heart is racing as I climb in the passenger seat even the inside of this car was decked out. Ryder hit a button on the dash and the doors came down on both sides like a dragon closing its wings preparing to take flight. As Ryder started the car I grabbed my seat belt and put it on.
Ryder: Are you ready for the ride of your life?
River: Hell yeah.
I could feel the intense vibrations from the roaring engine pulse through my body. Each purr of the engine sent a thrill down my spine. That’s when the gunshot went off and off we went. The acceleration from the car presses me back against my seat creating an ingrained connection to the road underneath. The faster Ryder pushed the car the world outside seemed to blur into streaks of color. Every turn and move Ryder makes with this car feels like a controlled dance. The beating of my heart amplifies with every move. Both cars swept around corners like they were flying over the pavement. This feeling is what I will feel at the next IGNITE in the ring. With every move my opponent makes I will counter attack. Wrestling gave me this kind of rush but instead of being behind the wheel of a race car mine was in the middle of a ring with millions of people watching me from home and thousands watching me in the arena. They would either be cheering for me or booing me. That in itself is a whole different kind of an addiction. It’s a feeling that once you get it you will never wanna let it go. I can see why Ryder loves racing because of the high it can give you. Just like my new addiction. I couldn’t wait to get my next fix at IGNITE against Priscilla White.
My senses were heightened. We were neck and neck with the other driver. Ryder would get ahead then the other racer would move ahead. That's when Ryder hit a button and we went flying in front of the other race car over the finish line. We had just won the race. Just like I will win against Priscilla in our match coming up at IGNITE. I’m so glad Dean had set this up for me. This was a thrill that I wasn’t going to forget. And, I would have never known about it if Dean wouldn’t have given me this chance. Just like I will never know what I could have with Dean if I don’t give that a chance. I know that I like him so what the hell you only live once. Just like in my matches, throw a little caution to the wind. I’m not going to hide my feelings for Dean anymore.
Ryder: Hell yeah we won that was awesome.
River: That was amazing. I can see what you mean about the rush of racing now.
I smiled big at Ryder as he slowly brought the car to a stop. People started to incircle the car. My guess was to congratulate Ryder on his win. But, my eyes kept searching the crowd for Dean. My insides were still racing from all the adrenaline from the race. I felt like I needed a release. I had all this energy inside of me that I needed to let go of and I wanted to share it with Dean.
Ryder: Did you enjoy the race?
River: Yes like I said it was incredible thanks for letting me come.
Ryder: No problem there River anytime. And, that Dean guy is a pretty good guy by the way. So maybe you should give him a chance just saying.
River: Thanks again Ryder and I will keep that in mind.
Ryder hit the button again and the doors rose up. I took off my seat belt and pushed my way through the crowd searching for Dean. I really didn’t know how Dean felt for me but at this point I didn’t care. I wasn’t going to be afraid of the repercussions of what I was about to do. Just like I won’t be afraid of Priscilla White at IGNITE or of any repercussions in our match. My body was on a high just like when I was in the ring at last Ignite in the rumble match. I feel so alive and it wasn’t just because of the race. Being in New Edge was starting to make me feel whole again, an emptiness in me and the darkness that had loomed over me was starting to evaporate. I got to the edge of the crowd and that’s when I heard him.
Dean: River I’m over here.
There Dean was standing alone away from everyone. He gives me a smile as his eyes stare into mine. I was a goner. My feet started running when I got close enough I jumped up wrapped my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck. I kissed him passionately with everything I had in me. The shocking part was Dean was kissing me right back with the same need and urgency that I had felt. When we finally came up for air we both looked into eachothers eyes, my forehead against his it was almost like I could see myself in his eyes.
Dean: I've been waiting to do this since I met you at Club Rain.
I smiled and laughed a bit. I don’t think I've ever felt this happy.
River: It took you long enough you better put me down I don’t want you to hurt your shoulder more.
Dean: Woman don’t tell me what to do.
Dean lifts me up and throws me over his good shoulder. I pretend to be annoyed but I’m loving every minute of it. I move around a little bit acting like I’m putting up a fight. That's when Dean slaps me on my ass he then laughs.
Dean: Stop moving around or that fine ass of yours will get spanked again.
River: Is that a promise? Where are we going now?
Dean starts carrying me towards my jeep.
Dean: Back to the hotel I have some new moves that I wanna show you.
River: So we are going to train this late at night? Well I mean I guess IGNITE is only a few days away so we should get in all the practice that we can so I can be ready for Priscilla White. So what new moves are you going to teach me?
Dean laughs and I could feel him shake his head. My heart feels like it’s going to explode. It seems like things are finally starting to take a turn for the better for me both professionally and personally. With my match coming up at IGNITE it will be even better when I walk away a winner.
Dean: River… my River these moves are special just meant for you and me.
I was so glad my face was at Dean’s back because my cheeks felt like they were burning red hot. I couldn’t wait to get back to the hotel to try out these new quote on quote wrestling moves heh.