Shane followed Nora to a dim-lit hallway out of breath. The dancing that just occured between them left Shane feeling more anticipation than earlier that day. He wanted to know more about this wild side of Nora he had never witnessed before. He had nothing but good intentions for her. After experiencing what just happened, he had to admit that he was beginning to think nasty thoughts about Nora. Shane never said he was an angel but he couldn't resist with a woman as fine as Nora was.

"Nora, I've never known you to be like that." Shane said as she smiled.

"No one has, it's awlays been in me. It's been so long since I've been in the club that I got caught up in the moment. I'm sorry." She blushed.

"Don't be! I love this, I really do. Do you know what it feels like for a dude when girls dance like you just did?" Shane said as she laughed.

"Yeah, I have a pretty good idea how it feels for you. I'm glad I made you feel that way."

"Well, I appreciate it, I really do." Shane said as he slowly leaned closer to Nora for a kiss.

"Shane! What are you doing?!" Nora pushed Shane's face away from her before he barely touched her lips with his.

"Huh? What are you talking about? Don't you feel this chemistry?" Shane said, feeling very surprised by Nora's reaction.

"Shane...all I wanted to do was dance with you. I thought that's why you brought me here. I just wanted to have fun. What were you thinking about this whole time?" Nora asked, her voice rising, disbelief written all over her face.

"I wanted to have fun too. I loved dancing with you but I kind of felt that feeling when you were grinding against my body. I've never felt like that in awhile."

"Wait a minute, I just want a friend. You read me wrong. I wasn't trying to lead you on. I didn't mean to turn you on. I guess you expeted a one night stand." Nora angrilly said, placing her arms across her chest.

"No, I didn't. I wanted to take you out and show you a good time. I wanted to get to know you better since I haven't talked to you in so long."

"Yeah, we all know your idea of a good time! Now, you're acting like you understand because I don't agree with your ideas! Why should I feel guilty 'cause I won't give in to you?!"

"Nora-"

"You bring here and tell me that just saying goodnight to you isn't good enough for you. You never stood a chance anyway."

"Why are you insinuating that I've said these things? I never said any of that stuff, Nora! If you would calm down-"

"Who are you to use your voice in that tone with me?! I can't believe you of all people would have the audacity to do that after what you just did...tried to do, that is."

"Would you please be quiet?! I'm trying so hard not to lose my temper. You're blowing this whole thing out of proportion!"

"You know what? I loved you for a friend but I guess this is the end of our relationship 'cause I didn't mean to turn you on. Sorry." Nora rolled her eyes and walked away leaving Shane in the hallway.

*********

Amy sat at the bar in the club waiting for Matt to return from the bathroom. She had a couple of drinks but not too many. As much as she digged going to clubs, she knew she still had a responsibility as a role model to drink wisely. She looked up to see Nora sitting down beside her looking very upset. Amy shook her head, realizing that Shane must have said the wrong thing.

"What did he say, girl?" Amy asked.

"Okay, you saw how I was dancing with Shane. I'll admit that I was very freaky with him but I was just having fun, nothing more."

"Let me guess...Shane assumed that you had a thing for him through the way you two were dancing."

"Yeah, I didn't mean to turn him on! I just want to be his friend. He read me wrong."

"Come on, Nora. I've known Shane for quite a while and he's a real nice person. You can't blame him, you were all over him. He's a guy. Shane ain't like most dudes, who just want sex."

"He tried to kiss me!"

"Give me a break, Nora. You like him just as much as he likes you. Plus, I have never seen Shane look as good as he did tonight. You ain't being right, girl."

"Okay, okay, I think he's cute and I wouldn't mind being more than his friend but he's moving way too fast."

"Nora, did you look at yourself on that dance floor? You were the one moving fast, trust me."

"Fine, I'll admit that I'm scared. I've been in a relationship before and it didn't end up the way I wanted it to. I don't wanna go through that again."

"Tell him how you feel, I'm quite sure he'll do everything possible to make you see that he's different."

Nora knew that Amy was right and she wanted to fix what she messed up. Yet, the thought of rejection was in her mind. She didn't want Shane to reject her after she had just done to him. If that happened, their friendship would be over. All those possibilites frightened her and Nora could blame no one but herself.

*************

Shane rolled his eyes as his cell phone rang again.  He knew that it was Nora who was calling him.  He regreted giving Nora his number.  Shane knew he didn't do anything wrong when he tried to kiss Nora.  That hot steamy night in the club led him to believe that Nora wwanted him just like he wanted her.  He had the feeling that she was afraid of commitment but he wasn't sure.  He didn't want to talk to her about it though. 

    Nora knew that Shane wasn't a bad person.  He wasn't the type that was in a relationship just for the sex.  He just wanted to be more than friends but those feelings had changed.  It was kind of like he had fallen out of love with Nora.  He didn't want to be with someone who was afraid to commit to him.  As the sound of the phone rang in his ears again, he became irritated and grabbed the phone to answer it finally.

"Damnit, Nora!  what do you want?!"

"I've been hitting Redial for the past fifteen minutes!  You act like you can't answer a stupid phone call.  I want to talk to you."

"Well, I don't wanna talk to you.  Why should I?"

"I owe you an apology."

"It's too late for an apology."

"But I like you, Shane.  It's always been there but I've just never acknowledged the feeling."

"And you're telling me this because..."

"Shane, I know you're listening to me.  I know I screwed things up but I'm-"

"No, you did more than screw up, you lied to me.  If you really liked me, why didn't you just say so in the first place?"

"I don't know.  It's just that I'm a little afriad of being in a relationship right now.  I had real bad experience in the last one I was in and I don't know if I could handle that again..."

"But you can't take that out on me!  Whatever this guy did to you obviously hurt you a lot.  What you got to understand is that I'm not like that.  I'm different."

"I know you're not but it isn't just that.  We're both in the WWF and the schedule is real crucial."

"Are you saying we can't maintain a relationship since we're in the wrestling business?"

"Shane, I don't know what I want anymore."

"Look at Matt and Amy.  They're been together for over a year and they have a beautiful relationship.  You should see them when they're home.  They're both huge WWF Superstars but they still remain together together to this day regardless of their careers."

"Well, Amy didn't go through what I went through."

"Okay, don't say another word to me.  You're obviously not over this guy, who ever the hell he is.  Until you deal with your past, I think it would be better if you just left me alone."

"Shane, I am over him!"

"Well, then, why in the hell are you wasting my time talking about him?  Why were you dancing the way you were that night?  Why did you screw up your chance to get with me?  Why are you so afraid of me?  You don't have to be.  I'm just really confused right now."

"I am too, I guess I was just being spontaneous when you tried to kiss me.  I just did what felt right at the moment.  Is there any way we could fix this?"

    Shane paused, he was silent for a minute before he sighed.

"Despite all these unanswered questions, how about we just try being together for a little while?  We both got nothing to lose." Shane shrugged.

"That's just fine with me." Nora replied, feeling a lot of relief throughout herself.

Part Five