Just Hanging Out.. (o2a)

[Μyster Controversy™]

A smile came across BP's face. He wasn't mad at all. It wasn't the first time he was ever slapped by a woman. He excused himself from his table and followed Lauren outside:

You know what Lauren ? You've got some nerve, woman. I was just having a little fun. And you had to go and act like a brat.

Face it, sweetheart. In New York, I'M the only person you can depend on. Where is all of your friends ? Where is Logan ? Where is your daughter ? There all gone. Off doing there own thing elsewhere.

Right now, your pushing the envelope with me. I could easily just turn my back and walk away right now. Never speaking to you again. But your lucky that a small FRACTION of my heart actually cares for your well being. And its a very very small bit I might add.

Cause lets face it. I'm the Wrestling Elite ! I gotta look out for number one first, ya know.

Listen... don't be afraid to have a little fun every now and again. Live a little, ya know. For what its worth... I'm sorry I ruined your evening. But sometimes, you just gotta let go.

Brandon turns his back and takes a few steps before saying:

Oh... by the way. You look a bit chunky. Did you put on any weight ?

And there you were a few seconds ago, calling me a pig, haha. Isn't that like the pot calling the kettle black ?

Also, whats with the hair ? No offense, but you looked much better as a blonde.

[blayze]

Was that supposed to be an apology?

Lauren knew that part of what Brandon said was true, he was the only thing she called remotely consider as a friend. Maybe being drunk allowed him to be this way away from the ring, giving him some sort of excuse... Lauren know she had done some pretty bad things whilst drunk... and some worse things sober

FAT!?!?

"OK, you are right I don't exactly have anybody else in my corner now. But chunky...? Well maybe rich livin... HEY!!! I have to say for a chunky girl I seemed to attract you eye... Don't deny it but I saw you look at my butt"

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BP snickers to himself:

Of course, how can I not look at your ass Lauren...

HOW CAN YOU MISS IT, ITS HUGE !!!!

Brandon takes out his cell phone and makes a 'fake' call:

Hello, is this the governor of China ? Sorry about the earthquakes over there. But this lady over here in New York needs her mail. Just give her a minute and I'll get her fat ass to sit down

kthanksbye !

*flips phone*

Besides Lauren, aren't you a little too big for a sidewalk ?

Brandon couldn't help but see the twinkie (I mean 'twinkle') in her eyes:

I knew it.... dammit... I fuckin' knew it. You love me don't you !? I can see it in your eyes. You were about ready to burst out laughing at my jokes ?

See... deep down inside, you do like me ?

But of course, how can you resist me ? I am the Wrestling Elite. All the ladies flock to me, its only natural sweetie. It'll go away after a while, I promise.

Then like most women. You'll go after the next good looking guy you see. Hmph, you women have the attention span of an ant when it comes to guys .

[blayze]

Lauren laughed, she knew she wasn't that fat sure she had a big ass but that was obviously Brandon's way of trying to lighten the tension. Lauren pushes Brandon back a little

"Too big for the sidewalk eh?"

Lauren pushes him again

"Earthquakes eh?"

Lauren pushes him again and he had his back to the wall

"Something about you is making me really hungry right now"

Lauren puckers her lips ready to kiss Brandon. She couldn't help it she always fell for the bad boys...

Lauren what are you doing?

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Oh really now. I don't know what it is about you. But... I like you Lauren.

Brandon goes in for the kill. Just about as he is ready to slip Lauren the tongue. Suddenly...

[blayze]

Lauren sighs as her cell phone plays one of those crap quality ringtones that is supposed to be in this week's charts. Lauren pulls away from Brandon and looks at the caller ID... Unknown? Lauren figures it might be important so she opens her cell

"Lauren Kennedy?"

"Lauren Kennedy, what kind of welcome is that girl?"

Lauren has no idea who it is

"Who is this?"

"Let's just say I am a friend"

"Well usually my friends have names that I call them"

"Look bitch didn't you get it, who the fuck plays along with this bullshit, geez you have gotta be a blonde bimbo"

Lauren dropped the call right then and there

"Bastard"

Lauren then looks at Brandon pretty much that call must have killed that moment, Lauren turns her phone off and slips it back into her bag and then looks at Brandon

"Sorry about that"

[defleppardvanhalen]

After hearing Brandon's drunken comments towards James, the Bartender went over to him.

Bartender: Don't let him bother you, James.

James: No sir, I'm not bothered at all; I know Brandon's drunk. I'm smart enough not to stoop down to his level, because I'm better than that. Thanks for the drink.

Bartender: You're welcome; the drink's on the house.

James: Thank you. Do me one favor: call a taxi for Brandon and possibly Lauren; I don't want my XWA comrades drinking and driving, risking jail time, injury, or death. Here's the money for the taxi.

Bartender: Will do, James. See you later.

James waved goodbye, as he left the bar and the Bartender called the local taxi service.

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Who was that Lauren ? He sounded pretty angry. I could even hear him (laughs).

[blayze]

"I don't know, that's the second crank call I have gotten since I arrived here, maybe just some jackass who thinks it's funny to play games over the phone... Damn sure he wouldn't do it to my face"

Then Lauren sighs, before looking into Brandon's eyes. She places her hand on his face

"Right my cell is off, do you still want me to take advantage of you?"

Lauren giggles and that devilish grin of hers forms before trying to resume and recapture that moment before the call

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Brandon grabs Lauren's hand and pushes it away from his face.

Take advantage of me huh ? Gee.. and here I thought you hated me. You women are like light switches. So easy to turn on and off.

Tell me Lauren. As much as I am very tempted to... except your little offer. How do I know that your not setting me up ? I barely even know you.. much less trust you.

I'm sorry, but I'm not like every other guy around here, ya know. I do have moral standards ya know. Only honarable men like myself have that quality. TRUE warriors of the ring posses such an ability.

The difference between you and I is real simple. I like you, Lauren. Yet, you apparently love me. There's a big difference between 'liking' someone and falling in 'love' with another. You see what I'm saying ?

Besides, I'm Brandon Payne., THE Wrestling Elite ! I'm incapable of falling in love with anyone...aside from myself that is .

If it is any consolation. Maybe if it had been 2, maybe 3 years ago. I maybe....just MAYBE have taken you up on your offer.

But who knows... maybe in time. You'll gain my trust and my attention.

Is Payne being serious about all of this ? Or is it just a game he's playing to fuck with her head ?

[blayze]

"Love? you? hah"

Lauren didn't love Brandon but god dammit the woman had needs and thought better somebody that she knew even if he was the world's biggest asshole. You knew what you got from him, and Lauren knew that he could never love anybody like he did himself. Lauren moved away and turned around

"I guess I totally misunderstood you? I thought that when a hottie offers it to you on a plate you'd take it... I guess I am just not hot enough... for no strings attached..."

Lauren you liar

"Forget I mentioned it, I'm going to walk home"

[Μyster Controversy™]

*Hmph* Walk away if you want. Do you really think I care ? You know, I can see now why you decided to let your little girl stay with that psychopath of a husband. Because if she lived with you. Nine times out of ten. She would grow up to be a whore, just like her mommy.

A chip off the old block.. wouldn't you say Lauren ?

But hey, who am I to judge.. Your a failure Lauren. Both in the ring, and outside of it.

And one other thing.. Your also a bad liar !

Brandon stood there with his arms crossed. Just waiting for Lauren to come running to him. Payne, with a smirk across his face. Just standing there, acting like this huge big 'knight & shining armor'. What an ego that guy has. He didn't care who he hurt or whom he stomped on. As long as Brandon Payne 1-upped the other person. That was all that was on his mind. How could Lauren even be interested in a guy like him ?

I guess opposites attract.. wouldn't you say ?

[blayze]

"You know something Brandon, maybe you are right. Maybe she is better off with a psychopath... and as for a failure looking at the state of you now I have to say that you are looking rather washed up yourself... so go back into the bar and sink a few more and remember that you can always have more beer, it won't leave you, it won't love you and it won't make you feel much better. It'll numb the pain from your latest ass whipping but it'll leave you numb inside"

Lauren turned and began her walk, shaking her head as the man she just spoke with was a shell of himself, wreaking of beer and cheap beer at that. It started to rain, just Lauren's luck really

"Good bye, Brandon"

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Gee... I guess this is the part where I start acting like a hopeless, romantic guy and start begging for you to come back.

Brandon snickered to himself as he begins to make a mockery out of the situation.

"Oh please Lauren.. don't leave me. I cannot go on living if I'm not holding you in my arms. Without you, my world means nothing. I know I've said some bad things. But, deep down inside. I really & truly love you"

Brandon stopped.. feeling quite amused at himself over his little rant. Even managing to crack himself up.

So go on ahead baby. Run and hide if you wish. Just turn your back on me.. just like you've done your daughter, your ex husband, and Angel Fyre.

Ooooh, I bet that hurts now doesn't it ?

To think, I'm the only one who has the balls to give you the truth like it is. I DID tonight consider you a friend... now... I think I'm starting to have 2nd thoughts.

Brandon thinks to himself:

Come on Brandon. Stop acting like a dick for once and give in. This chick totally digs you, and your blowing her off because of your pride.

Brandon looks up at the sky.. watching the rain pour down. The water trickles down his face as he stares into the sky. Lighting begins to flash. A storm was approaching it appeared.

Payne also noticed that Lauren wasn't exactly thrilled in wanting to walk home in the rain.

You know what they say Lauren..

"It can't rain all the time".

The storm was an odd (and also ironic) twist to the storm that was brewing on the ground between Lauren & Payne.

[blayze]

"Knock off the Crow quotes, sick of those God damn quotes. Why is it ever guy thinks they are being cool by throwing out a Crow quote. Sadly I can't call you up on you timing though... how ever much I wanted to. Now The Crow was a cool movie but guys who steal from it are just lame. Now as for this fantasy you have about all women thinking life turns out like a romance is misguided. It never turns out that way because in real life all men are jackasses, just some are bigger than others... I'm not sure what is worse the fact I was considered a friend of yours or that I actually wanted to be... I must be crazy to even think that a guy like you could see past your own ego and actually let a woman in... Using my life and my daughter to twist the knife in a friend is low even for you, tell you what... forget it

I know somebody hurt you bad but at this point I am really beyond caring"

Then why are you still here?

Lauren turns around

"URRGHH"

She lashes out at a nearby phone booth, a loud twang as her knuckles hit the metal. Then Lauren looks at them and watches the blood washed away by the rain

You missed Brandon's balls are behind you