June 13, 2020
Hotel
Charlotte, North Carolina
Morning

With Vade
Vade woke up as he stretched upon fixing his beddings. He had to do preliminary stretching for the gym day with Aleister, Corey and Killian. 

Vade: This will be another one of those days I bet. But it will be good to at least get my striking game up with Aleister.

With Alexa
The Goddess woke up but Nikki's side of the bed was already fixed up. She knew that Nikki was already by the couch.

Alexa: Maybe some shopping will take my mind off things

With Vade
Vade had already washed up and got himself ready for the day with his gym bag in hand as he left his room tidy.

Little did he know as he left his room, Alexa left her room in a band tee and jeggings. Alexa saw her new friend and waved at him.

Alexa: Good morning Pat!

Vade: - hiding a smile - Morning Lexi.

Alexa noticed that smile being hid as she giggles. Vade could not help but melt a bit at this pure, natural beauty being exuded by Alexa. 

Alexa: So... we have a dinner together with Leah, Thea and Nikki, right?

Vade: Yes we do. And with their men, who I will meet for a quick gym session

Alexa: Don't tire yourself out. - pouts - I don't want you struggling or bruised up before our dinner with them 

Vade: Yes L...exi

Alexa: What was that? - curious -

Vade: I said - blushing - yes Lexi.

Alexa: Oh and is it okay if I ride with you to the restaurant tonight? Nikki's gonna be riding with Damo later.

Vade: Sure. Fine by me.

Alexa: Thanks Pat - smiles - 

Timeskip to the gym
Vade arrived at the gym in time. He was shocked by feeling a big hand slap his back. He knew whose hand it was. 

Vade: Dame... - chuckles -

Killian: Boyo! Missed you after you belted out your soul with that rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody - chuckles - 

Vade: You're still not over that?

Aleister and Corey show up in front of Vade. Vade gave them high fives.

Aleister: The wife just wouldn't stop bringing up that Lexi was able to pry out and make silent Vade sing

Corey: Couldn't believe it until Leah kept going on about it. I mean, at least now we know you're human - smirks -

Vade: Well, she did help make me be more like me. Whatever that may mean.

Killian: Lad, that means she really could be the best thing to happen in your life and hers

Corey: Oh right, Lexi's single again. 

Aleister: - facepalms - for someone who on screen and even backstage must know these seeing as your girl is chief gossiper, you sure are way off the loop.

Corey: - outraged - Hey! Leah and I are still working things out

Vade: Oh right, wait you are?

Corey: Yup, mind if we talk about this by the treadmills?

Killian: Yeah, I need to work on my cardio too for a challenge

Aleister: Oh Damian, such a big talker. Fine let's go boys!

With Alexa at the Mall
She met up with Zelina, Carmella and Nikki but rushed as she arrived last. 

Leah: Lexi, girl! No need to ruin your Goddess aura like that - laughs -

Thea: Yeah, you give us short girls a bad name like that

Nikki: Unless you're a short lass with an eternal craving for Starbucks coffee - giggles -

Alexa pouted since Nikki pointed out that while she rushed to them, she had a Starbucks cup on her hand as she was not finished with her coffee.

Alexa: What's wrong with that Nikki?

Nikki: Nothing lass ,but it's just funny 

Carmella: Enough girls, we have to meet up with our men tonight.

Zelina and Nikki: Yeah!

Alexa was put on the spot as she saying yes will mean she confirms that Vade is now her man. But Vade and her have yet to become official. They were still in that gray area between Mutual Understanding and friendship.

Carmella: Oh, did I silence Alexis Kaufman just now?

Zelina: Thea, you do know about the happenings with Lexi, right?

Carmella: - shocked as she recalls - oh shoot! I am behind the loop girl. Sorry to hear but that idiot wasted his chance treating you like some bling he can just leave on the hood of his car, if he can maintain one!

Zelina: And I thought I was spicy

Alexa: Are we gonna shop or keep on going back to me splitting with him?

Zelina: Well, he is a lost cause. But cheer up Lex, I see a better man for you. 

Nikki: It's Pat, ladies! 

Alexa: What, where? - turns around -

As Alexa turned, she did not see Vade. But she turned back to her companions giggling at her.

Carmella: Girl, you expecting him to be here? - laughs -

Zelina: I don't take you for gullible, but geez Lexi! He's with our men working out 

Nikki: Such a foolish lass.

Alexa pouted, half - expecting for Vade to be there but forgot that he was elsewhere. 

Nikki: Hey, at least he is doing something to better himself 

Zelina: Seeing as Tom will get him to open up more, can't wait to see how he will be at dinner.

Carmella: Come on, the Chanel bags and the dresses won't come to us if we just walk around the mall.

While they were walking, Alexa had to stop and sit for a while. She then suddenly had the urge to check out her looks on the camera.

Nikki saw this and grabbed Alexa's camera, switching it from self picture to main camera.

Nikki: Lexi, gimme a pose. Come on, I know you want to - smirks -

Alexa gave up and with what she wore, she posed candidly

Nikki sneakily sent the picture to Vade's DM using Alexa's phone with a follow up message

Alexa: Missing you baby ❤️😙

Alexa: Hey Nikki, phone?

Nikki, with a grin, slides away Alexa's Instagram app and returns the phone with the lock screen on.

Alexa then sees her pic, finding nothing out of the ordinary. She then joins Carmella and Zelina as they began clothes shopping.

Alexa found a good shirt and she wanted to see if it is a good fit so she saw herself in the mirror and said to herself

Alexa: I think this would look good for tonight - smiles -

She bought the shirt and spent the rest of the day with the girls shopping.

With Vade at the Gym
After Vade retold Alexa's break up story that Killian allowed since he had heard this time and again from Nikki, Aleister and Vade were now by the sandbags working up their strike games.

Aleister was impressive showing his striking game still being on point and as lethal as it is to the untrained eye. 

Aleister: That was enough to make me sweat - huffs and breathes - 

Corey: Man, luckily I'm retired.

Killian: Now let's see how the Ambassador of Anger does it. Go on boyo!

Killian goads Vade to do his thing on the sandbag as he focused himself and began to strike with a barrage of kicks and strikes. He was beating the sandbag as if it owed him money.

Aleister however was far from impressed

Aleister: Hey man, for our feud, you know I can strike out of nowhere with the Black Mass. So how about we up your strike game too? 

Corey: I got a contribution in this. But Tom, you start

Aleister then begins to train Vade to refine his strikes but still maintain the brawler aspect of his character. 

Once Vade got his strike game down, Killian saw that the gym had a mat area and then volunteered for Corey to impart whatever he will contribute for Vade in his feud with Aleister.

Timeskip to the Hotel Lobby before the dinner
Both Alexa and Vade had prepared for their group dinner with whom they were with along with their partners. As Vade opened his phone to send a message to Alexa, he saw on his DM

alexa_bliss_wwe: Missing you baby ❤️😙

Vade blushed as he saw this. He wanted to ask Alexa about this but before he did, he saw the Goddess and his breath was taken away in an instant

Alexa: Hey Pat - smiles -

Vade was able to regain himself quickly and said back

Vade: Lexi, hey!  Ready to go?

Alexa: You bet. 

The two headed for his car as they went to the restaurant to meet with Nikki, Killian, Carmella, Corey, Zelina and Aleister.

timeskip to the restaurant
They arrived at the restaurant and they were once again, the last to arrive. Nikki had to drive tat point by smirking at Alexa and Vade shuffling to get to their seats. 

Nikki: I'm guessing you have Pat here a Moment of Bliss by the road - smirks -

Alexa: No Nikki!

Vade saw Alexa blush and he blushed as well then said,

Vade: Hey, not cool! Plus, at least we made it here alive.

Vade's save was met with an awkward silence until Killian began to laugh and so did the rest, to Nikki pouting. Killian rubbed Nikki's arm.

Killian: Nicola, we have to cool down on the teasing on our boyo and lassie who've yet to admit to each other since the karaoke session 

Nikki: But they were belting their hearts out luv!

Alestair: Alright, let's let them seat so we can all order at the same time. How does that sound?

Zelina: Tom, always taking control and instilling order - giggles -

Corey: Well it's that or we keep the waiters waiting on us to order whatever the heck we want

Carmella: Oh Matt (Corey). 

Vade and Alexa sat as Corey, ever the host, began the ice breaker for their dinner together after they were able to order the appetizers.

Corey: So, seeing as we're all couples here - smirking at Vade - Well, Lexi and Pat still count even if our good friend here saved her from what's-his-face. Let's say how we all met our significant others.

Nikki: NXT

Killian: And no regrets after

Zelina: Main roster!

Aleister: And some video game sessions after but she is a real deal and quite the partner

Carmella: Well, Matt should I?

Corey: I was married then but went through a divorce.

Carmella: But our friendship some time after I broke up with William got us through the hard time. And well, we've hit it off ever since.

As the couples either held hands or smiled at one another, then came Vade and Alexa's turn. Alexa felt a bit apprehensive but Vade looked at her with reassurance and acceptance.

Vade: - softly to Alexa - It's okay. Take control of your life once again - smiles -

Alexa: Parking lot on the first Smackdown after Wrestlemania. I was on the phone with Ryan when he couldn't pick me up that night after the show. Then, - to Vade - mind finishing the story Pat?

Vade nodded and began to speak

Vade: Well, I saved her since she was so zoomed into the call that a car was about to run her over. Cost her her phone but better she living than a phone without its owner, as well as a family losing a loved one.

Nikki: Never gets old - smiles -

Corey: Wow! So, what a heroic way to enter her life. 

Killian: Not just the end of it lad. He saved her as well from perverts who almost had their way with her.

Aleister: Ah yes, that time.

Carmella: TMZ did us dirty but you did the right thing Vade.

Vade: You can all call me Pat. It's okay - smiles -

Zelina: Awww.... so we're all friends now! - smiles -

Alexa: Since, we will be working together. And in the case of Damien and Pat, have worked together, might as well make the circle bigger - smiles -

Nikki: Hear hear!

The food arrived and everyone began eating. Carmella and Corey winked at each other to aid in the effort for...

Carmella: Lexi, you know. No disrespect to Pat there, you got yourself quite the best thing happening.

Alexa: Leah! - blushes - I don't wanna rush things!

Carmella: Didn't stop Matt and I, now did it? - smiles -

Corey: And quite the singer too, WAY better than the last idiot who tried to win your hand by the way.

Aleister: Oh way better!

Zelina: Agreed!

Vade: Come on, don't pile on her.

Killian: Aha! If you two were just buddies, you'd let that slide. Now you're protecting her, this is more than friendship boyo! - smirks -

Nikki: That's right lad. You're being her hero once again - smirks as well -

Vade: It's not that! It's... It's....

Vade was flustering and feeling flushed when Alexa, out of nowhere, began to hold Vade's hand below the table to calm him down.

Alexa: Nikki, that's enough. 

Nikki: Just helping you both! - pouts then giggles -

Timeskip to after the dinner
The company of eight finished eating and have shared their contributions for the meal. While they waited for the bill, they all had more small talk.

Corey: You know Pat, Leah and I met when things were low. Things were not exactly at its brightest or most romantic. But something tells me, you two will be fine. Define fine? I leave that to you both.

Vade: Really bro?

Aleister: Really! I mean, dude keep the dark with your character.

Vade: It's like a mask, Tom.

Aleister: Exactly! And I've seen from the wife and just earlier that the Goddess was able to bring your humanity back. But I cannot wait to get back in the ring for us to do our thing. Alright?

Carmella: - to Alexa - He's so special Lexi. 

Alexa: It hasn't been 3 months Leah. Again with that.

Vade: Plus yeah, I cannot wait. - to Carmella - well, uhhh

Killian: You can't deny lad. You told me you respected the 3 month rule boyo. No back pedalling.

Alexa: - to Vade - You did?!?!

Vade: - gulps - well.... yeah.. but that was before we had that hiccup in Milwaukee and I nearly lost you!

Alexa: Awww... just be open to me. We don't control each other, from feelings down to choices. Friend? 

Vade: - nods - friend - smiles - 

Nikki: Boo, just kiss! - giggles -

Zelina: Slow down Nicola! - laughs -

Aleister: Let the two figure it out. Come on. The best things aren't rushed you know? - smirks -

Zelina: I so agree, but I can't blame Nikki here. They look so adorable together that they belong!

Carmella: You said it girl! 

Carmella and Zelina high fived one another as Nikki smirked. Vade and Alexa cannot help but smile back.

After the dinner, in the car ride back to the hotel
Vade and Alexa rode back in Vade's car to the hotel. It was some minutes away from the restaurant so they had some time to talk things over.

Vade: So.... you missed me?

Alexa: What are you talking about, Pat?

Vade: You may wanna check that DM you sent to me. If you did actually.

Alexa checked her DM and to her surprise, she saw her picture from the mall earlier with the follow up message and she blushed redder than ever.

Alexa: Oh my gosh, Nikki!

Vade: So, you didn't miss me....

Alexa: Hey, it's not that! It's...geez Nicola going sneaky that way...ugh!

Vade: No need to go all mad for something that's done. We see each other for Smackdown anyway. So there's no reason to miss one another's presence that way.

Alexa: I can't believe you almost lost your cool for someone who's known to keep cool and silent.

Vade: I am human, as the Goddess had willed it so - smirks - 

Alexa nodded and giggled.

Alexa: But really, when did this 3 month rule respecting thing come up?

Vade: Oh! Uh... - turning a corner while driving - You were singing Mockingbird that time we had our last group hang out then Killian, Elias and Shaun talked about that with me. I mean I don't want to rush things. It won't be good. I mean especially after... you know.

Alexa sadly sighed and nodded.

Alexa: I understand... 

Vade: Plus, if you don't feel like it's time or if the door is closed for that. I totally respect it. Trust me on this.

Alexa: You promise, Pat?

Vade: I swear.

Alexa: - smiles - good. Plus, are you really this supportive to friends or just me?

Vade: To ALL my friends, but you're quite special. This goes beyond making you laugh. Believe me it does. 

Alexa giggled at the inside joke and reference making a mockery at the last person hanging on to that as reason to maintain a sham.

timeskip to hotel hallway, near her room
Alexa and Vade arrived earlier than Nikki as they headed to Alexa's room first.

Alexa: Right, Nikki spent more time with Killian so she had to book him a separate room.

Vade: Right, he has yet to be called up

Alexa: Quite strange to be honest. 

Vade: So we're here by your room and I think this is as far as I..

Alexa: Pat please, we need to talk. 

Vade was caught surprised but joined her in her room. They both sat on the bed as Alexa began to talk. 

Alexa: I know you don't want to rush. But, are you seriously...considering me?

Vade: Why would I not? You've made an impact in my life. You've made me see the light. 

Alexa: I feel...you may be getting pressured by Nikki, Killian and the rest. And I feel as you've said, we don't rush into things.

Vade: What worries you, Alexis?

Alexa: What worries me? What worries you, Pat?

Vade: - gently - answer me first. 

Alexa: I mean, the fact that you're not exactly going to be my first boyfriend is one. You might be one of those conservative guys or stuck up prudes who will judge me for my past. 

Vade: I'm sorry, at what point have I ever judged you?

Alexa: Well, you've never done that but the time we had our fight.

Vade: Oh yes, but I overreacted over my own stupid comment.

Alexa: You don't control my emotions Pat. Neither should I. But, if anything, I'm glad you're one of those who support me in healing. - smiles - For one so dark, you're one with some purity.

Vade: I'm just a man of restraint. 

Alexa: Please let loose at times, Pat. 

As she said this, Alexa scooted herself behind her friend. 

Alexa: I appreciate all you've done for me. But, let's give ourselves more time to reassess things. How does that sound?

Vade: I'm not the one who went through a break - up, with all due respect of course. 

Alexa: Always polite and kind - smiles - I'm sorry. I didn't know why I wanted you here in the first place... I mean I...

Vade once again acted on impulse and hugged Alexa. Alexa was caught off guard as she hugged him back. Both friends hugged for quite some time until they both let go.

Alexa: When were you a hugger, Pat?

Vade: Oh, since a certain Blonde Blissful Goddess began showing me warmth and light through hugging. I wonder who she is... 

Alexa: - smirks - Alright, - giggles - but really, thanks for being my..date for tonight.

Vade: Again, I am a man of my word. I will make sure even if we are awkward towards one another at times, I won't put you in awkward uncomfortable situations. My way of making amends from Milwau...

Alexa placed a finger on Vade's lips.

Alexa: Enough about Milwaukee. That was then. We got over it together. But maybe this for now will do 

Vade was shocked until Alexa booped her nose onto his.

Alexa: Now I feel you need to Drift to slumber, Mister Drifter - smirks - 

Vade walked out of the room then had a comeback for Alexa's remark

Vade: May you have a Blissful night, not that you won't have one on your own - smirks -

Alexa: Good night Pat!

Vade: Good night Alexis 

Vade walked back to his room feeling a bit warm and aflutter after that one on one with Alexa. Sure there will be that possibility but as it had been said during the dinner, it is up to them to go from there.

For Alexa, she felt her heart warm up as she knew the teasing was leading her to the conclusion.

Alexa: Pat may be the one!...No. I don't want him as rebound....

Alexa then opened her Instagram to post her mall pic and there were the usual likes and comments. One comment hit her hard

ryancabrera: ever wonderful. From your wonderful person.

Alexa sighed and deleted that comment as well as blocked Ryan on Instagram. But she saw a comment that made her feel alright once more.

VDrift3r: Goddess of Beauty evermore

Alexa verified if this was a troll account masquerading as Vade but she then saw the blue confirmation check mark beside the name and she followed Vade on Instagram. She replies back with

alexa_bliss_wwe_: You know it

Alexa put her phone away as she began to turn off the lamp light and fall asleep