A night in Tokyo (o2Ryan)

[ashley]

The view from the hotel room was stunning. High above the city, the lights below were ablaze as the city at night came to life. This being Ashley's first time even off the east coast, let alone out of the US, she couldn't help but marvel at the sight of it all. She'd been like this since they toughed down in Tokyo days ago. She looks over at Ryan and smiles.

I can't believe I'm in TOKYO!!! This is SOOOOOOOO cool.

She huffs a bit as Ryan was more focused on his blackberry then her.

RYYYYAN!!! Are you even listening to me? You've been on that thing since we got off the plane. Will you relax a bit? I think your brother DEFINITELY knows how to take care of himself. [/font]

She takes a seat next to him, and runs her hand through his hair. She smiles and continues.

I think you need a little refocusing. You've been so tense with your brother vanishing, that Jussi guy up you skin. We're in Tokyo of all places. I know it's not the first time for you, but it is for me. I wanna go do something fun. But I don't wanna do it alone. C'mon Ryan...Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease???[/font]

She jokingly gives him the "sad puppy dog" face and awaits his reaction.

[ryan]

Ryan sets his blackberry to the sie, and turns his attention to Ashley.

I'm sorry, Ash. With all the crap going on, I've just been out of it. I lost 11 years even knowing the man, so when something like what happened L.A. goes down, and he just ups and vanishes without even telling anyone, it worries me. But you're right. He's a warrior. He can handle himself.

Ryan lays back on the bed. he rests his hands behind his head.

It just pisses me off, yanno? All the publicity that ass O'Dell's been getting lately. Winning back the XWA title. Beating guys left and right. I mean XXL and Curtis aren't slouches, those are two heavy hitters. And he beats Curtis bloodied, and takes X to the limit. Yet I go on a drop a match to that freak. *sigh* Just a constant reminder that no matter how far I come along, I still need to get better.

[ashley]

Ashley cuddles up next to Ryan. Running her fingers through his hair again (She just loves his hair), she tries to comfort her beau.

O'Dell isn't half the wrestler you are, baby. He's just one lucky son of a bitch. I mean sure, he's got looks, power, technical skill. But he's missing something that you have plenty of. Heart. And as long as you have that, you'll ALWAYS be my world champ.

She gives him a kiss on the cheek.

*Sigh* Have you ever wondered about what's down the road? I mean when everything is said and done. When you've hung up your boots, and look back on your career. Ever wonder if what your doing now is the right thing to be doing?[/color]

[ryan]

Ryan perplexedly looks at Ashley before speaking his response.

It never really came to mind really. I've been so focused on carving my own path that I never really think about things down the road. The present seems to keep me busy enough as it is. Why do you ask?

He awaits her answer...

[ashley]

Asley takes a long, deep breath. She tries to find the best way to word her next statement.

Well. We're not gooing to be wrestlers for ever. We're not going to be young forever. And I don't want to look back and see I've missed anything in life because I was so focused on my career. I mean...I can't speak for you. Wrestling is in your blood. You're a 3rd generation wrestler. You were brought up in the business. I had to claw and scratch to even get booked in indy feds before XWA came knocking. Now they've got me doing all kinds of P.R. campaigns. Appearing on talk shows, radio shows, photo shoot. I SERIOUSLY don't know how your sister pulls it off and keeps her sanity. It's so far beyond what I'm used to.[/font]

Taking another deep breath, she continues.

I'm used to being the girl no one noticed. "Plain Jane". I mean just look at some of the other girls. These are some WORLD CLASS beauties they have in XWA. And then there's me at the top of the heap. I mean I would KILL to have hips like Mari or Jessica. And of course your sis is like a walking GODDESS. Kim Angelos is a PLAYBOY PLAYMATE for cripes sakes. And then there's me. Sure I'm a champion. But what else am I? I don't want to be just known as a good wrestler. I want to have something more to my career. You get what what I mean, right?

[ryan]

Ryan kisses her on the forehead, giving her a little comfort.

Hey now. You don't need to be anything BUT who you are. The fans can't get enough of you because you're exactly as advertised. It's not about having a killer bod, which might I say from where I see you, you're DAMN sure isn't that bad. It's about being real. And you're 100% real. You're true to yourself, and a fierce competitor. For some women, sex appeal works...WELL. but for gals like you, it's about staying true to who you are, and what YOU do. And the fans love you for it. Because they know you go out, and you put your soul into everything you do in that ring. That's what sets you apart from the other girls. Your PASSION for being a strong competitor. I'll take that over you havin' hips like Mari any day. But If you could maybe get some dance lessons from her...learn how to do that hip thing she does, that would kick ass. *heh heh heh*

[ashley]

Ashley playfully punches Ryan in the shoulder.

Asshole.

She continues to marvel as his long, blond locks.

This stuff is freakin' incredible. I think you might have better hair then ANY of the girls in the company. then ANYONE in the company. Look at it. I hate you for having better hair then me.

[ryan]

Ryan laughs before replying to her.

It's all in the genetics, baby. Used to be longer then this. When I was kid, people always thought me and Heather were twins our hair was so long. I mean down our backs. Pair of surfer brats we were. And there's this Avocado stuff she put me on to a few months ago. Helps keep it manageable. Man...if Jayson found out I was giving hair tips to my girlfriend I'd never hear the end of it. Haven't seen him in a while, gotta remember to give him a ring sometime.

Ryan holds her a bit closer and continues.

So what about us. You and me. Since you're on this "What does the future hold" kick, where do you think you and I are headed?