Hearing the sound of someone clearing there throat, Shane pulled back from Tania. Looking up, his smile dropped when he realized that it was Copeland. “What do you want now?” Shane was anything but pleased to see him.
Adam held his hands up in defence. “Stephanie was looking for you, that’s all.”
With a slight sigh, Shane looked back at Tania, his arms still wrapped snug around her waist. “I’m going to have to leave you on your own for a bit. Are you going to be alright?”
“I do work here.” Tania laughed with a small shake of her head. The stupidity that Shane possessed at the moment was the kind one could find to be almost adorable. And the man was definitely adorable. “I’m more than certain I can keep myself amused.”
“Glad to know.” Shane smirked, pressing one last kiss against Tania’s lips before pulling away. He looked at Adam for a moment with uncertainty. Something about leaving him there in the hall with Tania didn’t sit well with him, but she was a big girl. Shaking his head, he headed off towards Stephanie’s office once again.
“I had hopes for you.”
“Fuck off.” Tania didn’t want to hear it. She had hardly met the guy but knew enough to label him as an asshole. The earlier incident backed it up completely. “I don’t want to hear what you have to say.”
“He’s playing you, in case you didn’t know.” Rolling her eyes Tania turned way from him. Adam wasn’t about to let her go that easy, however. “Did he tell you about his wife?”
Tania stopped before slowly turning back around. “You’re really that desperate to keep up apart aren’t you?” She couldn’t believe him. The audacity that he had. If Shane were married she would have heard before now. She did work in the same company as him. Secrets were few if any around there.
“Guess you haven’t been around long enough, or you would know the story. Then again, you could be into married men…”
“Who the hell gave you the right to come into my business and dictate my choices?”
Adam shrugged. “Jealousy will make a man do funny things.”
Tania paused and Adam knew she was unsure how to respond. Moments passed before her mouth opened again. “I hate to break it to you Copeland but I’m out of your league.”
“That won’t stop my from trying.” Adam shrugged again. He refused to let Shane win. The billionaire prince would not have his way. “You’re no better than the rest of us Tania. You’re a techy remember?”
Tania wanted nothing more than to wipe the smug grin off Adam’s face. He was a cocky, arrogant son of a bitch. “Better then a has been who never was.”
“Hunny I’ve accomplished more in the past five years then you have in your entire life.” A clearly obvious statement considering what she did for a living. “All you’ve managed to do is slut it up backstage.”
“And what does that say about you, since you’ve now admitted to lusting after a slut?”
“Is there a problem here Tania?” Glancing up Adam saw Randy walking towards them. The hostility was clearly sensed by the younger man. “Adam bothering you?” Adam rolled his eyes.
“Amusing, actually.” Tania laughed, arms folding across her chest. “Want some company?” She wanted to be rid of Adam. He reminded her of a really bad STD.
“Sure. I’m certain Dave won’t mind. I’m just going to shower up quickly then we can head off to the hotel?”
It sounded like a plan to Tania. Alls he had to make sure was that she talked to Shane before she left. “Cool.” Glancing at Adam she saw him scowl.
“Hey Orton.” Adam suddenly interrupted. It was apparent to Tania that he wasn’t finished. “Remember the cardinal rule of companionship in the locker rooms.”
“Hey Copeland, how about you find yourself a ring rat to occupy yourself?”
“I was, until you showed up.” When Tania noticed Randy lurch forwards, her hand shot out to stop him. She was in no mood to break up a fight, especially when it started because of her.
“He isn’t worth it Rand.”
Randy sighed and forced himself to relax. Tania had a point. “C’mon.” He mumbled, wanting nothing to do with Adam at that moment. The guy was rude, and definitely a creep at times. He was glad to see Adam’s words not getting to Tania.
Turning down the corridor, Randy let out a heavy breath. “I apologize for him.”
“Don’t. It’s not your fault the guy in a prick.” Tania laughed. Steering to the side Tania pushed Randy towards the wall. “How did things go?”
“Considering it was all switched and changed last moment…good. My shoulder wasn’t bothering me as much.” Yet Randy doubted the pain would ever go away.
Tania nodded, she remembered his shoulder injury from a while back when he first came into the WWE. “Glad to hear it.” Then she debated whether or not to mention the status of things with Shane to Randy. Deep down she wanted his opinion on it, but knew that things were a little rushed. That is would be impossible to really understand.
There was an attraction though. She felt good around Shane, even comfortable. “So how was your time with Shane?” Tania jaw dropped at how Randy seemed to read her mind.
“He had a pretty lavish locker room. I can see being the boss’s son has it’s advantages.” Tania chuckled. She had definitely been comfortable in there. “And Shane’s nice, very kind.”
“He can be.” Randy agreed. “Then again, he’s done a lot of things I don’t agree with.”
“Like?”
“Little things I guess.” With a small shrug, Randy opened one of the doors in the hall and held it open for Tania. “Here we are.”
Tania hesitated. “Are you sure that Dave won’t mind?” Randy shook his head, the door opening a little more as he shifted his weight. “Just checking.”
Following Randy in, she let the door close behind her. Tania watched as Randy made his way across the room and grabbed a towel off of one of the shelves. “Ten minutes at the most.”
Tania suddenly saw the opportunity to and tell Shane that she would be leaving shortly. “I’m going to go get another drink then, if you don’t mind.”
“Go crazy. Better then hearing me sing in the shower. I’m horrible.”
Tania chuckled. Slipping out through the door, she was quick to steer her way through the halls back to where Shane’s locker room was. Rounding the corner, her heart sped up with anticipation. She just couldn’t wait to see him again. See his warm smile.
“Running from me already?” Tania smiled as she saw Shane walking towards her up ahead.
“Hardly. Actually I cam here to tell you that Randy’s showering up and when he’s done we’re going for dinner.” She almost found herself wanting to stay with Shane instead. To go somewhere with him, or simply stay in. Order room service at the hotel. Which reminded her, “I wanted to let you know what room I was in if you’re looking for me.”
“Thanks.” Shane reached out for Tania’s hand.
"204.” Tania continued on. “I’m probably going to leave early in the morning.”
Shane let her words float around in his head for a moment. “You’re not. Sleep in. The McMahon jet leaves at noon.”
“What about my job?”
“Take Dad’s offer, and don’t worry about it. Besides, what is your supervisor going to do if you don’t show up? I’m his boss remember?” Shane pointed out. Like some supervisor was going to complain to him about him. “Then we can go shopping for a dress.”
“Dress? Really Shane, I didn’t think you were that way.” Tania teased. In a way it was to hide how uncomfortable she was about the thought of Shane buying her a dress.
Shane didn’t miss a beat though. “We could go matching.”
“Shane…”
“I want to buy you a dress. I want you to feel like a princess.”
Tania knew she had to be blushing now. That was a comment that would win any girl’s heart over. “You are already making me feel like a princess, Shane.”
“Then I’ll buy you the shoes and a tiara so you can be a queen.” Shane corrected himself. It would be pocket change for him really, so he’d do whatever to go all out for her. Not some cheap steakhouse dinner.
“I don’t-”
“Tania don’t worry about it.” Shane was getting irritated with her. It was what he wanted, and he always got his way. “Just leave it to me. Room 204, right?”
“Yeah.”
“What if I called you at two in the morning?”
Tania couldn’t help it. “I’d kill you.”
With a wink, Shane taunted on. “What if I just came to your door then?”
“I’d be sleeping on and you’d be out there an awfully long time.” She glanced down to watch Shane’s fingers brush over her hand. “I should make my way back to Randy…”
“I guess so.”