May 16, 2019

P.A.3.K.'s Apartment Unit

P.A.3.K. woke up early as usual and did his usual morning stretches. He checked his phone and sent Tegan a text message.

P.A.3.K.: Morning Tegan. Upon waking up, kindly reply back so I can join you at the PC for your rehab session and my workout minutes. Thanks. 

P.A.3.K. then went on his routine and once he prepared for breakfast, his new phone vibrated and he saw the following notification...

New Message
Tegan Nox

P.A.3.K. opened his phone and read Tegan's message.

Tegan: oh no! Thanks for reminding me. I will be washing up and you can meet me at the front yard. See ya!

P.A.3.K. couldn't help but smile as he can imagine Tegan saying this personally. He dressed up in his workout clothes and packed his bag before switching off and locking up his apartment.

Tegan's house

Tegan was already in her sport hoodie and her workout pants as she hobbled out.

Tegan: Ahh these crutches can kick rocks. Hope Pat isn't too early.

She opens the door and sees P.A.3.K. already about to walk to the door.

Tegan: Ah I thought you'd be .... - blushing -

P.A.3.K.: Oh, I'd never be tardy. Time is precious and what we can do today, we do today and not set it to another day.

Tegan: Wise words, but we better get going so I reach my rehab session on time. And the more we have time to help you set up your PSN account - smiles - 

P.A.3.K. and Tegan then began to walk to the Performance Center for Tegan's rehab session and a morning workout for P.A.3.K.

WWE Performance Center

Both Tegan and P.A.3.K. arrived at the Performance Center an hour before Tegan's rehab session was about to begin. The two then separated as the trainer arrived to meet them.

Trainer: Alright Tegan, ready for your rehab session?

Tegan: Why yes! Anything to get my knee working again so I can return to action.

P.A.3.K.: Relax Tegan, just take each step carefully. You got this - flashes her a smile -

Tegan blushed as P.A.3.K. walked away so he can store his bag at the locker as well as Tegan's so she can begin with her rehab session.

timeskip to middle of the rehab session

Tegan was being watched by her trainer ensuring nothing untoward happens while she does her rehabilitation drills and exercises. On the other side of the Performance Center, P.A.3.K. already worked on his warm ups and conditioning when he began to go crazy on the sandbag to up his striking game. 

As P.A.3.K. was doing his combos of forearms, elbows, punches and kicks, he hit a roundhouse kick on the sandbag that it swung away for a bit. He was seeing Tegan's efforts in her drills. But what caught his sights is Tegan's face as she gave it her all, scrunching and her brown eyes expressing the determination to want to return to the ring and be cleared. His gazing took a turn when the sandbag bounced back and hit him on the side and he got knocked down.

The trainer watching Tegan saw this and had to move near P.A.3.K.

Trainer: Hey kid, you okay? You got knocked back by that sandbag.

P.A.3.K.: Oh uh... - blushing out of embarrassment - Sorry I got distracted....

Trainer: Hey, I know you kid. You got your strike game up and can knock anyone out at will. But please do focus! 

Tegan was watching P.A.3.K. get kindly reprimanded by the trainer and all she could muster is a giggle and a smile seeing this scene.

timeskip to lunch

After putting in some hours with their respective activities, Tegan and P.A.3.K. decided to have lunch together. They ate at the nearest healthy food restaurant close to the WWEPC. 

While they were eating, Tegan noticed that P.A.3.K. was zoned in on the food while she was eating slowly. 

Tegan: Hey, are you always this fast?

P.A.3.K.: Uh, always. I mean I've been raised that after I eat I can play with friends or do whatever after.

Tegan: That's kinda cool and unhealthy. You need to savor the flavor and the meal. 

P.A.3.K.: Don't get me wrong. I appreciate the food. Heck, I appreciate having food. Coming from a background where we are lucky if we can get what you middle classers call a "decent" meal. 

Tegan: Oh yeah.... 

P.A.3.K.: Oh... shoot. Sorry about that. Didn't mean to go confrontational on you just now. Just stating a fact from my life that...ahh geez..

Tegan can notice that P.A.3.K. was getting nervous and was kind enough not to leave him hanging. 

Tegan: No, I understand. I mean sure we had some stuff that we appreciate and sometimes took for granted but at least I am understanding you more why you act like this or respond to things. It's okay to let your guard down at times, Pat. The world is not all cruelty and a warzone. There is a plateau of normalcy. 

P.A.3.K.: Well yes, but I had to act like every day is a struggle because if I don't fight for opportunities, I stagnate and can never move.

Tegan: Well that goes for anyone actually. But ... - sighs - if only I got that resilient spirit when I got this damn ACL injury. I felt like every time I rise up again, I always fall down to this. - looks down all sad -

P.A.3.K.: Now hey, to be honest, I wouldn't want us to compare situations because an injury like that should not be talked about on the same level as a hard life or upbringing. You got a supportive friend in Dakota, Candice, and some of the NXT stars. I'm the new guy here and I didn't expect to have new friends myself apart from Shayna and Jessamyn. We can't think like everything is pre-set. That is merely half of life. The other half is us choosing where to go and standing by it or staying on despite all the challenges life will throw. 

Tegan: - eyes widen - Has anyone told you that you are wise beyond years? - giggles -

P.A.3.K.: Not really. But I wouldn't go around bragging that. I'm just someone who's gone through so much but rather see the lessons behind why some things do happen. 

Tegan: That I can agree with. But hopefully the rehab session will yield fruit. I want to go do what I love which is to wrestle again. - checks the time - oh no! We have to finish up. I have a second half of rehab and my knee will be checked.

P.A.3.K.: - chuckles while he eats the last bite of his food - Make that YOU need to speed up.

Teegan is embarrassed but decides to finish eating before both are needed to return to the WWEPC.

timeskip to Performance Center after lunch

P.A.3.K. settled to keep watch on Tegan as she does her rehab session again. The trainer and P.A.3.K. were looking out for Tegan's progress and safety as she was giving her all to do the drills properly and safely.

This went on until the trainer had seen Tegan finish her drills.

Trainer: So, how are you feeling, Tegan?

Tegan: - huffing and breathing to catch her breath - Oh.... I'm a bit exhausted but anything to get me cleared again!

Trainer: Well we shall see about that. The next part of the session is to see if you still need the crutches or you can stick to the knee brace. 

Tegan: - nods - okay. I will follow you in a bit 

P.A.3.K.: - notices Tegan frowning - Hey, what's with the look?

Tegan: I don't know... I mean I hope that... - pouts -

P.A.3.K.: Hey, I was watching your progress and I can see you doing your part. Now all we need is that check from the trainer to see if you need the crutches or the knee brace. For old time sake if you will not be needing crutches - stretches his arm around her shoulder - shall we?

Tegan smiles as they head to the Medical Room.

timeskip to an hour after the check

P.A.3.K. was patiently seated outside, waiting for Tegan to exit the room. And in fact, she did minutes after and she smiled at P.A.3.K.

Tegan: I don't need those bloody crutches anymore! - smiles -

P.A.3.K.: that's great! - smiles -

Trainer: But she needs the knee brace. But hey, just a few more and in due time, you will be cleared to compete again.

Tegan: Oh...oh I want that! I wish I can jump in glee but it's too early for that - giggles -

Both Tegan and P.A.3.K. went to their respective loker rooms to shower, but P.A.3.K. was able to give Tegan her after workout clothes before she headed to the women's locker room to shower off.

timeskip to going to P.A.3.K.'s apartment

The twosome then entered P.A.3.K.'s unit as P.A.3.K. turned on the lights and plugged in his TV and newly bought PS4.

Tegan: Oh it's so homey now...

P.A.3.K.: - embarrassedly hands her two monobloc chairs and a pillow from his bed - my apologies but I usually don't have visitors over. 

Tegan: Hey, it's alright. - sits with the aid of P.A.3.K. I won't stay over for long. Just to help you with your Playstation Network account so you can join in on our multiplayer run or Twitch streams.

P.A.3.K.: What is Twitch?

Tegan: - giggles - oh we got a lot to discuss once we're with Kota and the B.R.E. on a multiplayer gaming session. But anyway, mind powering on your unit?

P.A.3.K. turns on his unit and he is now coached by Tegan how to set things up.

Tegan: Okay so you input your details and most important of all, you need to use your most used email address. Alright?

P.A.3.K.: Got it - inputs his email address - Oh it's up!

Tegan: - giggles - That's great! Now I will have you search me up. - types in her PSN username - and Once I get home and have a turn, I can add you and tell Kota and the others.

P.A.3.K.: That sounds great. Oh, it's sundown! Have to bring you home. 

Tegan: Yeah - pouts - but hey, we accomplished so much today that I'm happy and can do this 

Tegan goes near P.A.3.K. and gives him a friendly hug. P.A.3.K. was respectful enough to have his hands hover by her back respectively.

Tegan: - pulls away and blushes - oh... I hope that wasn't awkward..that's how I show my appreciation is all...

P.A.3.K.: Nonesense! I'm good with that. I mean, you know so much about me we're practically friends at this point. 

Tegan: - smiles - Yeah. Shall we drop me off at my place?

P.A.3.K.: Yes - smiles - 

timeskip after dropping off Tegan 

P.A.3.K. turned on his PS4 again and saw that Tegan had finally added him and he then began to play some solo run in NBA 2k18.

Short but sorta sweet chapter between The Shiniest Wizard and The Resilient Warrior

Keep safe and stay awesome!