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Randy's POV
"I love you." 3 simple, yet powerful words. I know that he knows that I love him but I wanted to remind him every day that I cherish the relationship that we have. Our relationship was fairly new and it seemed to have rushed itself in some regards, however my feelings for him were established a long time ago. It was bittersweet for me. I mean I'm with the man that I love, however at what cost?
"I love you too Randy." He smiled at me. It was such a perfect smile. My heart flutters when he tells me he loves me. I wonder if the same thing happens to him...
We sat outside on the balcony of the hotel we were staying at, watching the busy street below. It was a perfect sunny day, people leaving for work, kids going to school. We decided to take an extended vacation from the WWE whilst I was healing from my injuries. Rey insisted that we stay in Los Angeles. I knew all too well why...
"Rey dear?"
"Yeah Ran?"
"You don't have to do this to yourself." I was killing him and I knew it.
"What do you mean?" He knew exactly what I meant. I knew he wanted to avoid talking to me about it so I didn't press the issue. My only concern right now is for Rey's well-being. He had every right to stay behind. I just didn't want him to be so invested into it... into him...I seen the way he's been these past couple of hours. My baby is suffering on the inside. He's depressed and feels lonely. You're not alone Rey... I'm here for you.
"How are you feeling Rey?" I asked him.
"I'm fine Randy. Really." I knew he was just saying that to ease my concerns. It only inflamed them.
Rey's POV
Randy. I love him. Simple words. I knew that we were moving rather quickly though, considering...
I just couldn't help the way I was feeling. Deep down I knew that I liked him before all of this happened. I guess I kept it repressed for Dave's sake. Dave...
"How are you feeling Rey?" Randy asked me.
"I'm fine Randy. Really." That was a lie. I couldn't tell him how I really felt. That I didn't feel angry or upset. Rather I felt concerned. Concerned for the man I once called my lover. Dave.
The judge ordered a hearing today and I was a nervous wreck. I wanted to go. Randy of course didn't like that. He wanted me to distance myself from the trial as much as possible. He was upset when I asked him to complete his rehab in LA, where Dave was being held. I knew he cared for me and just wanted me to not worry but I couldn't help it. Dave and I have so much history. Even after all he's done... God what's wrong with me!
Ring Ring
My phone ranged. I checked the caller ID. Hunter.
"Yeah Hunt?"
"Hey Rey. Listen it's almost time... Are you still sure about this? You can always—"
"I'm sure Hunter" I could feel Randy's stare piercing through me. He wanted to know what Hunter and I were discussing. He knew it had something to do with Dave's hearing today.
"OK. So how do you want to play this?"
"Randy and I will be there. I see you then." I hung up. Randy shifted in his seat. I knew he was upset. I didn't know how he could keep his anger inside. I mean Dave tried to kill him. Twice! How was he managing to keep his cool? Was he doing it for me?
"Is it time?" He asked me. I nodded. "OK let's go."
Randy's POV
We arrived at the courthouse to a swarm of press and security. The WWE has taken a hit over this, partly because they allowed someone mentally deranged to work for them. Vince held several press conferences to try and downplay their role and distance themselves from my attack. Bastard.
"Mr. Orton! How do you feel about the surprise hearing today?"
"Mr. Orton, are you expected to speak during the hearing?"
"Mr. Orton any comment regarding rumors that Dave Bautista will be declared not guilty due to mental defect?"
I held on to Rey tightly. I could feel him shaking against me. He held his head down as reporters rushed up to him and began asking questions about his relationship with Dave and our newly established one. I could tell he wanted to get in the courthouse as soon as possible.
"REY! Charlie from TMZ any comment?"
"GET AWAY FROM HIM!" I began to shove through the mass of bodies, holding on to Rey for dear life. This was exactly was I was afraid of. Deep down however I wanted to be here. I wanted to stare down the man that tried to murder me. I kept all my anger and hatred inside for Rey's sake. I needed to be strong for him. I knew he was hurting. I couldn't let him see me like that.
As soon as we got inside I pulled Rey into the nearest bathroom. He needed time to recover.
"Are you—"
"I'M FINE RANDY! Please just leave me alone OK?" OK Rey. I'm sorry.
I wiped drops of tears away from his soft quivering cheek. I was about to pull away when he grabbed on to me and held me tightly, refusing to let go. Rey...
I lifted his head gently and kissed his lips softly. It's OK baby. I'm here for you.
"I'm ready." He says to me.
"You sure?" He nodded.
We stood outside the courtroom doors waiting to be let in. Rey held on to my hand. I slightly squeezed it to calm his nerves, and my own.
"OK you two can enter." The guard said to us. We went inside.
I saw Hunter sitting on the Prosecutor's side near the front talking with the ADA. I lead Rey to where he was sitting. He turned his attention to us as we neared.
"How are you guys?" He asked softly. I looked down at Rey, who held his attention to the entrance near the bench. In a few minutes Dave would walk through those doors.
"We're fine." I assured Hunter.
"OK." He looked at Rey who continued to stare at the door.
We sat down and waited for the hearing to begin. I could hear the bussiling around of the courtroom where reporters were awaiting the arrival of Dave inside. How was Rey going to handle seeing Dave again after all this time? I knew this wasn't going to end well.
Moments later the back left door of the courtroom opened. Rey sharply stood up and looked on with intensity as a large man wearing an orange jumpsuit walked through the door. Dave.
He was in chains and stepped lightly as he was lead into the courtroom by 2 federal agents. He kept his head down. He looked rough; he'd not shaven in weeks it looked like. I kept my eyes on Dave as Rey grabbed my hand and held it tightly. I stood up and wrapped my arm around his waist. As soon as Dave was lead to the defense side of the aisle where his lawyer sat he turned around and looked dead in our direction... and smiled.
Rey's POV
There he is. Dave, my former love. A killer. He looked awful. He stared at me and smiled. A sick, twisted smile. I could feel Randy hold on to me tightly as I squeezed his hand. I knew Dave was being watched closely by the agents and couldn't hurt me, but I still felt scared. I avoided direct eye contact. I could feel his strong presence. It was overwhelming.
"Rey...?"
"I'm OK Randy."
"That sick fuck..." Hunter whispered.
"ALL RISE!" Here comes the Judge.
An Asian woman wearing a black judge's robe walked through the door and sat at her bench.
"PLEASE BE SEATED" The bailiff instructed.
"Thank you ladies and gentlemen. As you all are well aware this is a hearing. The defense has petitioned the court to decide if David Michael Bautista is mentally fit to stand trial. Of course the prosecution argues that Mr. Bautista is indeed mentally fit—"
I tuned out what was going on around me. I just continued to stare at Dave, who stole glances towards Randy and I every few seconds. Every time he looked our way he smiled. I could tell he believed that he was going to get off. That couldn't happen. I wasn't going to let it. I looked at Randy who kept his eyes on Dave, staring through him with those intense blue eyes.
"—It is my ruling that David Michael Bautista will undergo a court ordered mental evaluation to determine if he is indeed mentally unfit to stand trial. With that being said court is adjourned."
"ALL RISE!"
"You can't let him get away with this!" Randy shouted at the judge. "He's faking!"
"Mr. Orton you're out of order!" The Judge shouted back. She banged her gavel on the wooden desk before her several times.
Dave cleared his throat and spoke softly. "Calm down Randy."
"FUCK YOU!" Randy rushed towards Dave. The agents quickly grabbed Randy and cuffed him. Reporters around us were snapping away and gasping. Randy was giving them the scoop of their careers.
"Get him out of here." The judge instructed. Randy was led out of the courtroom, screaming at Dave, who merely roared in laughter. Hunter stood up and grabbed my arm.
"Let's get out of here Rey." I nodded as Hunter led me out of the courtroom.
"I love you Rey! Til death do us part baby!" I heard Dave say as I opened the door. I paused. Even now those words still make me shutter. Those 3 simple words...
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