“Man what a match. I keep forgetting how much fun a TLC match can really be.”
“Dude it was better then fun, it totally reeked of awesomeness” Jay said which made everyone in the room just sit and look at him oddly
“What?”
“Man E & C have been broken up for a while now … you really need to move on coz those phrases…” Matt said shaking his head.
“What’s wrong with the phrases I use? You jealous you geekazored?”
“Jealous? Why would I be jealous?” I’m full of Mattitude and I have the biggest fan base … they just can’t get enough of me”
“Sure Matt … we believe you, just keep telling yourself that”
“You don’t have to worry there because he tells himself that all the bloody time” Shannon said rolling his eyes which made everyone burst into laughter
“Dude what are you doing? Your Mattitude Version 2, you should be standing up for me, not kicking me in the teeth”
“There’s only so much Mattitude a guy can take. I don’t know how Sue puts up with you,” she said shaking his head once again.
“Did I hear someone mention my name?” Sue asked as she and Mandy walked into the locker room each carrying a bucket of ice.
“Their all picking on me and my Mattitude” he pouted.
“Aww baby their just jealous” she smiled as she lent in and kissed him softly.
“Oh great your just encouraging him. He’s going to get the biggest head if you’re not careful.”
“Like you can talk Jay ... ever since you and Adam went your separate ways in the ring” she started before getting cut off.
“Hey what are you trying to say? That I’m like that boyfriend on yours?”
“Well…” she smiled.
“Well what? I’m nothing like him. NOTHING … and you know what, I’ll prove it to you … prove it to you all.”
Oh yeah sure Jay sure. I can’t wait to see what you’re going to do … it’ll be one hell of a laugh. I can just tell … even better then seeing you and Chris in the buff.”
“Hey” he complained.
“Jay there’s no point arguing with her because she’s got a point their,” Mandy added as she sat laughing on Adam’s lap, “a very bloody good point.”
“You guys are all mean… mean… mean… mean,” he whined as he grabbed his bag and sulked out of the room.
“Guys you know that Jay takes things too personally … do you really think that was necessary?”
“Necessary? Hell yeah! That guy needs a real wake up call and man I thought you of all people would have agreed, especially after the amount of time you’ve spent together,” Matt commented as Sue placed a bag of ice on his injured arm.
“Sure he’s a pain in the ass at times, but he isn’t really that bad.”
“Adam sweetie I think it’s time you face facts, Jay’s a whiner and a damn annoying one at that, when he doesn’t get his own way. He’s more then happy to dish out the slide comments, but he can’t take them in return,” Mandy said honestly as she rested her hand on Adam’s cheek softly.
“And dude don’t you try to argue with that pretty lady of yours … because trust me, it means no you know what tonight,” Matt laughed as he winked.
“That might happen to you man but see Mandy can’t get enough of me … she keeps coming back for more/”
“Adam!” Mandy said as her face turned a dark shade of red as she hit him.
“See what I mean?” he winked.
“Wait until we’re alone” Mandy huffed .
“Told you she wants me bad.”
“To kick your ass buddy … nothing more.”
“Oh yeah.”
“Oh god save me now.”
“Your become more and more like Matt you know that,” Sue laughed, “you guys have to stop spending so much time together.”
“What? There’s nothing wrong with the way Adam’s acting… he’s just showing his Mattitude.”
“Next thing you’ll tell us is that he’s going to be Mattitude Version 3.”
“Well…”
“God help us now if he is.”
“Hey I’d make a great Mattitude follower… although I refuse to wear pants like those” he said pointing to what Matt was wearing, “What are you thinking man?” he laughed as he shook his head.
“What? There cool and you know it” Matt said.
“Just keep telling yourself that.”
“Hey Adam where did Mandy go?” Jamie commented softly from beside Shannon.
“Huh? What are you talking about?”
“Dude she’s not in here anymore” Matt said.
“What? Where did she go?”
“She’s probably gone to find herself another boyfriend… after those comments you made,” Jamie commented.
“What comment?”
“You know what I’m talking about so don’t play dumb.”
“Oh you mean about her wanting me?”
Yeah you doofus.”
“What was wrong with that?”
“Oh god Adam work it out for yourself would you! Or else get one of the guys to explain it to you,” Jamie said as she shook her head, “and while you do, I’ll go and look for her and make sure she’s ok.”
“Hey wait up I’m coming too” Sue said, “There is no way I’m staying in a room with these goofballs.”
***
Hey Mandy where are you heading?” Raquel asked as she saw Mandy walking towards her.
“Umm what?” Mandy asked as she was brought out of train of thought.
“Hey are you ok? Why aren’t you with that hunk of a boyfriend?”
“Your more then welcome to him.”
“Oh no what’s he done this time?” Mandy just sighed and was about to reply when Jeff joined them.
“What’s who done?” he asked.
“Adam done something.”
“What’ eh done this time?”
“He’s just being a jerk.”
“Aww come here let Jeffie give you a big hug,” he smiled. Mandy couldn’t help but smiled at him while glancing over in Raquel’s direction, to check out her reaction.
“Go for your life… just make sure you get a good sniff of him… because trust me, one sniff and you’ll be feeling so much better,” she laughed.
“Oh god… not this again. What is it with you girls and the way I smell?”
“Hey don’t complain Hardy… you know you love all the extra attention you get,” she smiled, “you smell good enough to eat.”
“Sure you want me smelling your man then? I might get so intoxicated and loose all sense of reality.”
“Ahh but see that’s where I come into the equation because if you go to do anything stupid I’ll just have to step in and kick your ass back into reality.”
“Sounds fair enough to me,” Mandy smiled as she and Jeff hugged tightly.
“There how does that feel?”
“A little better. Thanks Jeff.”
“Glad to be of some help,” he smiled .
“Oh and your right Raquel,” Mandy smiled, “he does smell so good… words can’t describe how good he smells.”
“See what did I tell you?” she laughed.
“Watch out, here’s trouble,” he commented as he noticed Jamie and Sue heading there way.
“Shh they’ll hear you if you aren’t careful,” Raquel said hitting him softly'
“Ouch you hurt me,” Jeff pouted before taking hold of Mandy’s hand, “come on lets run off together… leave all of them behind us.”
Mandy just stood laughing at him before saying, “I don’t think your girlfriend would approve some how.”
“Awww she doesn’t care… she hits me.”
“Aww poor Jeffie, come here and let me give you a hug.”
“YAY,” Jeff cheered as the two embraced once again.
“If you keep this up Jeff, you’ll be going to the party tonight on your own.”
“Maybe without you … but not alone” he smiled, “I’m sure I could find lots of ladies to go with me… what do you say Mandy? Feel like attending the silly party with me tonight?”
“Sure why not,” she laughed. “You’re more than welcome to Adam,” Mandy laughed as she looked at Raquel before skipping off down the corridor with hand in hand with Jeff.
Raquel was about to head off after them when Jamie said, “What the heck was all that about?”
“If only I knew. What happened between Mandy and Adam?”
“Let’s just say Adam pretty much embarrassed the shit out of her.”
“Was Matt involved?”
“How did you know? Sue laughed.
“It just has his name written all over it,” she laughed.
“Guys what the hell is up with Mandy and Jeff?” Rayna asked as she and Shane Helms approached them, “They’ve both completely lost it.”
“What are they doing now?”
“Leap frog up and down the corridor.”
“Damnit those two are going to get the shit kicked out of them if they aren’t careful.”
“I’ve never seen Mandy like that before… she’s completely lost it. It’s almost like… well that she’s on drug or something.”
“She is…” Raquel started.
“What?” everyone said in shock.
“Oh no I didn’t mean it like that… its just that… well she smelt Jeff,” she laughed as she realized just how crazy it sounded.
“Why would that make her loose it like that?” Shane asked.
“Because man Jeff just smells so damn irresistible.”
“Oh great here we go.”
“No Shane I’m serious.”
“Dude listen to her would you… she’s telling you the truth… I should know,” Rayna said softly.
“What … you mean?”
“It was one time… a long time ago, before we were together. Nothing happened though.”
“Rayna I can’t believe this,” Shane said.
“Shane you have to believe me… nothing happened.”
“Oh I know that… this is all just so hilarious… Jeff and his magical cologne,” he laughed.
“Damnit you had me so worried there,” she said whacking him.
“Aww I’m sorry baby,” he said as he leant in and kissed her softly on the lips.
***
Everyone was still gathered in the hotel ballroom some hours later. By this stage they were only interested in one thing – the bar and seeing just how much they could drink and still be able to stand upright.
“Guys have you seen Mandy around here?” Adam asked as he approached Jamie and Shannon sitting cozily at one of the tables.
“Sorry man we haven’t… been a little occupied with other things,” Shannon smiled.
“Last time I sure her, she was running amuck with Jeff,” Jamie added.
“Oh great… I’ll never find her now,” he said as he throw back a slot before slamming it down on the table.
“Dude don’t give up, you’ll find her sooner her later. For all you know she could be up in your room as we speak.”
“Really? You think?”
“No harm in checking it out… just keep away from the booze man. You don’t want to say or do something stupid when you find her.”
“Shannon my man, you’re a real pal you know that,” Adam said as she started to sway back and forth on his feet.
“Man why don’t you sit down and I’ll get you a coffee?”
“Coffee? What do I need coffee for? Its too early to be drinking that stuff.”
“Oh but you haven’t tried one of mine have you? It’ll be good I promise… so what do you say?”
“Sure why not,” he said as he collapsed at the table.
“Don’t let him out of your sight” Shannon whispered to Jamie before kissing her softly and rushing off.
“Jeff man what the hell is up with you tonight?” Mandy laughed, “you haven’t been able to stop… well playing with yourself all damn night,” she laughed as she took another gulp of her beer.
“Dude its not funny… I think Matt’s up to his old trick again and he’s put itching powder in my pants again.”
“Dude that’s way uncool… trust Mattitude to do that,” she laughed.
“Wait till he sees what I have planned for him next.”
“Oh what is it?” Mandy asked full of excitement.
“I don’t’ know if I should tell you… you might go and rat on me.”
“Hey I wouldn’t do that,” Mandy laughed as she went to slap him but instead fell flat on her face.
“How much have you had tonight?” Jeff asked as he scratched and adjusted himself again.
“It’s only my second one,” she laughed.
“Oh shit… you don’t drink often do you?”
“HAHA is it that obvious?” they both just sat laughing together until Mandy turned to Jeff and said,
“Dude you never told me watcha gonna do… if you don’t tell me… I’ll tell everyone about the itching powder.”
“You wouldn’t dare.”
“Try me Hardy and see for yourself.”
“Alright… alright I’ll tell you but only coz your drunk,” he laughed.
“I’m not drunk silly,” she laughed.
“Sure you aren’t… just keep telling yourself that,” he laughed before leaning in closely and whispering, “I’m gonna put peroxide in his shampoo.”
“Dude that rocks!” she managed to say as she tolled around on the floor in hysterics.
“Shh if you keep that up, you’ll draw attention to us.”
“I think that’s your job because dude it looks like your doing something you really shouldn’t be doing in public… if you get my drift,” she winked.
“Oh you are asking for it you know?”
“You’ll have to catch me first,” Mandy laughed as she got to her feet and started to run away from Jeff not really taking much notice of who was around them because she was too busy watching Jeff behind her. So much so she didn’t notice Shannon walking in front of her. She ended up colliding with him, sending them both to the ground.
“Yo Shan… what’s up?” She laughed.
“Shit man you alright?” Jeff asked as he rushed over to them.
“Sure never better .. not everyday I get knocked over by someone like Mandy,” he laughed “it’s just lucky I wasn’t carrying the coffee though.”
“Dude you don’t drink coffee,” Mandy commented.
“It’s not for me,” he said trying to get up, “hey Jeffro, a little help here would be good.”
“Oh yeah sorry man,” he said as he helped Mandy up off the ground, freeing Shannon.
“Hey Mands you know there’s someone looking for you?”
“Who?” she said excitably.
“Why don’t you and Jeff follow me,” he smiled.
“WOOHOO… come one Jeffie someone wants me,” she smiled, “and dude really you’ve gotta stop doing that,” she said as he had his hands down his pants again.
“I don’t think I wanna know” Shannon laughed as he walked off towards the table.
***
“What’s he doing here?” Mandy asked as they reached the table.
“Mandy baby,” he smiled as he put his arms around her tightly, “I’m so sorry … I didn’t mean to you know,” he smiled before kissing her deeply.
“You’re a good kisser,” she laughed.
“You know what else I’m good at?” he whispered into her ear softly.
“Shh they’ll hear.”
“Not if we got back to our room,” he winked.
“Alright,” she laughed before turning to Jeff, “Go find Raquel and see if she can help with your little problem,” she winked, “look she’s over there with Shane and Rayna… and can you tell her I’m sorry for steeling you away from her tonight,” she giggled, “then you guys should go and have some great make-up sex like us.”
“You told them our little secret.”
“If you can talk about it then so can I… and besides they’ve probably already worked it out themselves… I mean why else would we be going back to our room huh?” she laughed as she took his hand in her own. “So you coming or what?”
“Well…” he said before they both started to run for the door only to stop in their tracks.
“What the hell?” Adam laughed as he saw Jay, Matt and Sue sitting together.
“What?” she asked looking at him oddly.
“Something’s not right… we gotta check this out.”
“Oh but…”
“It’ll be worth the wait,” he said with a wink. Mandy just giggled as they went over to join them.
“What the hell are they doing?” Mandy asked Sue.
“I don’t think you want to know. We’ve all had way too much to drink and now they’re daring each other to do really dumb things… like you can probably see.”
“Oh now this sounds like fun.”
“Dude I bet you don’t have the balls to let me brush your teeth.”
“I do so… but like you’ve got a toothbrush with you.”
“Well actually,” he laughed as he pulled a toothbrush out of his pocket.
“You just happened to be carrying one around with you huh?”
“Oh yeah… just a coincidence,” he smirked.
“Alright let’s get this over with.”
“Ok … open up wide,” he smiled.
“Dude if your going to do this, you have to use toothpaste,” Adam commented.
“Oh great who’s side are you on?” Matt asked.
“Come one man this’ll be great.”
“Sure for you maybe,” he complained before preparing for what was to come next.
Jay put some toothpaste on the brush before saying, “Relax man it’s not going to hurt; I’m just brushing your teeth, not like I’m pulling all of them out or anything,” he laughed, “now open up” Matt took a deep breath before opening up widely.
“Wow man how much have you drunk? You smell like a brewery,” Jay laughed as he swatted his hand around trying to get rid of the smell from Matt’s mouth.
“Just do it already would you… and stop being such a baby,“ Adam laughed.
“Keep your pants on would you.” Jay laughed as he started to brush Matt’s teeth gently, “hopefully this will help out a little with your breath,” he laughed, “you can thank me later Sue” he said with a wink.
“Oh dream on Jay… why would I want you when I already have myself a real man?”
“Oh ouch Sue that hurts,” he said as he finished up the brushing.
“Leave my woman alone,” Matt said with a mouthful of toothpaste.
“What’s that Matt? I can’t understand a word you just said,” Jay laughed.
“I said,” he started as he picked up his beer taking a quick swig before swishing it around in his mouth before swallowing it, “keep your dirty mitts off my woman.”
“Man that’s just so gross… how could you swallow that shit?”
“Ahh it was refreshing,” he smiled.
“I hope you don’t think I’m going to kiss you now,” Sue commented.
“Oh why not, I have minty breath now,” he laughed.
“Guys you both are just too weird.”
“Like you can talk,” Mandy said whacking Adam, “Can we just go now… you’ve seen them and their antics… enough for one night.”
Right behind you baby,” Adam laughed as they got up from the table. “See you later guys… we’re got places to be.”
“Oh god I don’t want to know.”
“Hey at least you aren’t next to their room,” Jay growled. “I’m going to be kept awake all night now,” he sighed making everyone laugh.
“You know you love it,” Mandy laughed before she and Adam headed off upstairs.
