A/N: Big thanks to John'sAngel for helping me out and writing this chapter. ;D
Edited just a tad by me. :D
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Chapter Two: Strange First Day
"Come on, Peyton. Let's get a move on." Eiris said over her shoulder throwing the last of her things in her suitcase.
"I'm coming, I'm coming. Geez, where's the fire?" I grumbled as I slipped into my shoes. Ugh, I'm already getting rushed this morning and it's not even ten yet!
We stepped outside of the hotel with the last of the things, tossing them in the trunk and hopping into the car. I just looked out the window, watching the scenery pass by. I just zoned out and remained quiet.
"Girl, what's the matter with you?" Eiris asked, keeping her eyes on the road.
"Nothing, it's nothing." I replied, flatly.
"Oh, don't give me that, I know you. Is it all this stuff with Jeff…" Eiris accused.
"No, I told you it's nothing…"
"Ok, how many times I gotta tell you this: those girls mean nothing to him,they're just eye candy. You're his best friend, you're the one he caresabout." Eiris assured, looking over at me. She gave me the 'Dude-I-Promise-You' look.
"Well, it sure doesn't feel that way." I shrugged, still unconvinced.
"Look, just forget about that stuff for a while. Listen, ECW's gonna be really fun. I promise you'll have a good time." she said, nodding her
head with certainty.
"If you say so…" I said, blankly looking back out the window getting sprayed with rain droplets.
"Okay, I'm gonna go straighten some stuff out in wardrobe, you gonna be alright?" Eiris asked, putting her hand on my shoulder as we walked inside.
"Yep, I'll be just peachy." I said, not even bothering to be enthusiastic. I just wanted to get tonight over with.
"All right, I'll see you later on." Eiris said, walking off. She was ignoring my negative attitude, I knew this.
"Great, this should be fun." I said to myself, heading to catering.
I walked up to the selection of food and got a plate. I started collecting the pieces and scoops that I wanted.
"Hey, Peyton, is it?" A hand caught to back of my shoulder.
"Oh, hey. And yeah, that's my name." I said, trying to be at least somewhat polite even though I was having a bad morning.
"How's your first day going so far?" Mike asked, smiling some.
Most girls actually found "The Miz" charming, but I actually didn't. I actually found him to be kind of sleazy. I don't know why he was really taking the time to talk to me, but I felt somewhat uncomfortable. Eh, I give him somewhat credit for trying. Somewhat.
"It's goin' good, yeah…" I said, giving off an indifferent face.
"Listen, maybe you'd like to go out sometime. Grab a bite or catch a movie…"
Oh here we go. I knew it was leading to something.
"Um, that's really sweet of you but-"
"Oh! Gotta go, John needs me. I'll talk to you later ok?" Mike said, as he walked away. Nice. Trying to pick me up, and then ending up ditching me. Well at least he's gone.
"Okay then..." I said, walking off, still a little bit confused.