Sweet Talkin' Woman

"You were looking at my ass! When?" Randy didn't know if he should be offended or amused by all this. The smile on his face was quickly proving to provide him with that answer. So women really were just as bad as men sometimes.
"It's hard not to notice when you are training in the ring right next to where I'm working." Tania admitted. She had no problem in telling Randy that she had looked at his rear end the moment she had been given the chance. Hell, she'd tell any guy that if she found herself checking them out. They might as well know if it was worth looking at or not. "And besides, I already stated that you don't have one, so how could I have looked at it?"

"You are asking for an beating aren't you?" He had to admit, that had been the first time a woman had ever told him that he didn't have an ass. "Do you always speak your mind so openly."

"Nope."

"So I'm a special case then?"

Tania shook her head yes. "We could call you the assless wonder if it would boost your ego." Seeing the look on Randy's face, Tania decided to ease up a bit. "Why me?"

"Why you, what?"

Tania wondered if he was really that clueless. "Why come talk to me? I'm sure somebody else on the roster would be here to talk to, or grab a coffee with. Dave was out in the ring with, I'm sure he wouldn't have minded all that much. You don't know me."

"That's exactly why. I don't know you. But when I talked to you early, we seemed to get along with each other. Sometimes it's just nice to have a conversation with someone that doesn't involve wrestling matches and politics that go on back stage."

Grin getting wider, Tania saw how things were. "So you're using me, for the conversations? Because you're little buddies backstage don't talk about anything interesting. Oh, poor Randy. How horrible is that."

"I'm not using you. Just trying to make more friends, that's all. And yes, the boys never talk about anything interesting. It's all about the pranks and jokes with them. I'm sorry, but I don't feel like getting my ass kicked outside of the ring for something stupid." Seeing the look on Tania face, he just had to ask. "What?"

"I'd actually pay to see that. You, getting your ass kicked for some lame third grade prank." They had heard all about the pranks that superstars would play on each other, and they were lame. Being on the road all the time in the buses and truck, you leanred a thing or two about good pranks. About being able to stop and the store to find that perfect little prop. The construction team was the worst for pranks, often taking them a little too far.

"I'm sure you would."

"So you're fighting Dave tonight?" Tania didn't think she could have found a more stupid question to ask at that moment, but she was human. And she was trying to make conversation. She watched Randy nod, and glanced back up through the hall. She was still dreading the thought of running into Jake along the way. "How does that feel, to be fighting a friend? I never could understand that."

"It's easier, when you know them. It's hard to explain, but when you have that bond behind it you find yourself trusting your opponent a little more." He'd rather do something stupid with a friend opposed to an enemy, that was for sure. "I think Dave and I should have a pretty good match going on tonight. We planned it out pretty well, and as long as things go smooth it should be pretty entertaining."

"It better be good. You have to follow up after Kane puts Snitsky through that damn ring I've been working on most of the day. I think people are going to remember that more than anything." At least, that would be what Tania remembered. All that hard work for a twenty second piece. "Don't hurt yourself out there."

"Wow, all of a sudden you're concerned." Randy teased. A lot of people knew that main event superstars liked to pull stupid stunts when they were out in the ring. Anything to sell another few tickets and keep people coming back for more. Tania often would watch it from backstage before having to go out and dismantle the ring. She could remember way too many crazy paperviews ontop of that.

"If all you guys go hurting yourselves then I'll be put out of a job!"

"Nice to know where your priorities stand." Randy joked. "Care more about your job then you do me."

Taking that into consideration Tania still had one more up her sleeve. "I don't know you." Score one for her. She didn't know Randy, why would she put him before her career? She wouldn't, and Randy knew it. "So you're second best to a crap-ass job. Savvy?"

"Well, since you put it so nicely."

"Can't blame me for being honest." It was the truth. She could have lied, but what kind of start to a friendship would that be? Honesty was the best policy and besides, Randy had enough tickets on himself. Thinking he had an ass...what next? Thinking he owned the company? Actually, Tania would pay to hear him try and explain that one as well.

"Can you fit in a suitcase?" Randy suddenly questioned, changing the topic once again. They seemed to do that a lot.

"Pardon?"

"A suitcase? Can you fit into one, that way I can take you all over and have a decent conversation no matter where I am." Randy explained, the twinkle in his eyes clearly illustrating how amusing it all was to him. She was a small girl, he'd fit her it someone.

"I might be a little too big for that one there Rand, besides...I'm always here with the crew if you want to talk." Tania laughed, playfully hitting Randy in the arm. She noticed that he still had the piece of electrical tape firmly attached and simply shook her head. She was to the point that it wouldn't be suprising if he walked out that night to the ring with it on somehow.

"You mean that?" Randy sounded almost suprised.

"Of course. Why?"

Randy simply shook his head. He didn't really have a reason. Just thought that it would be odd for her to actually want to spend time with him again. After all, she did have a job to do. Plus, with the amount of teasing she had done so far he couldn't be too sure. The two of them continued to walk on in silence for a moment before Randy finally stopped, reaching out for Tania's arm. "Weren't we going to get coffee?"

"Pretty sure that's what you asked. Why?"

"I think we've passed catering about four times."

Raising his eyebrows, Randy watched as Tania appeared to be counting in her head. "Actually, I think it was five."

"Why didn't you say something?"

Turning around, Tania shook her head with a sigh. "We were having a decent conversation. Come on, back around this way." Linking her arm with his, Tania rolled her eyes at the thought of how it always had to be the women pointing out the right direction. That a man simply could not do it on his own. "If you need it that bad."

"Nah, I was just more concerned that you might have had other plans."

"Like what?"

Grin growing, Randy neared down close to Tania's ear. "I'm a hot man Tan, for all I know you could have been taking me off to some locker room in order to ravish my body."

She had so many comments she could use at that moment, and yet none were coming out. For some reason, it appeared that she was going to let the man have that argument. After all, she had taken enough of them herself.

"No comment?" Randy teased, "I must have been right then."

Now Tania regretted ever letting him have that argument. Leave to him to turn around and throw it right back in her face. Typical. "In your dreams, maybe." Letting go of Randy, Tania turned towards the entrance to catering. "But not in this reality."

"So you're saying you don't find me attractive?"

"Did you hear those words come out of my mouth?" No. Considering Tania actually found him to be very attractive. She knew deep down that he was just joking around though, trying to play a little.

"Then you do find me attractive."

"Does it matter?"

"Sure does."

Sighing in defeat, Tania grabbed a cup off of the table. "yes, Randy, I find you to be an attractive man." Tania almost held her breath in anticipation for Randy's quick comback. His one shot to take her down or tease her about some imaginary crush.

I didn't come. "Cool."

Cool? Tania was worried now. For some reason, that hadn't been the response that she had expected. Randy seemed like the guy who would try and throw it back in her face, if not for nothing more than a few giggles. "Cool?"

"Yup. Just means that you are the same as every other woman who wants my hot bod."

"I never said I wanted your bod." The look on Tania's face at that moment was priceless. She wasn't sure if she was about to laugh or be embarassed beyound all comprehension. And the thought of Randy even suggesting that she wanted his bod!

"When did I tell you I wanted your bod?"

"You said I was attractive. Close enough." Randy shrugged off, reaching across Tania to grab the container of sugar. "As far as I'm concerened anyhow."

"Typical male." Chuckling, Randy took a small sip of his coffee. "Are you going to be around for the show."

Tania thought about it for a moment. Now was the moment to figure out whether she'd actually be able to escape or not. "Most likely. If I head back to the hotel for a shower and a change of cloths I may never come back. That bed and sleep would be far too tempting for me."

"So you won't miss my match then?"

"Hey, I said I would be here. I didn't say that I would watch your match per say..."

Holding two hands up to his heart, Randy feigned the heartache. "That hurt babe, it really did. I thought you and I had a connection."

"I'll connect something alright, Mr. Orton." Tania muttered under her breath. She was starting to wonder if he came to talk to her because his own friends were smart enough to realize that the man had one too many tickets out on himself.

"That a threat Ms. Brunette?"

Amused at how lame his comment was, Tania was really starting to wonder if Randy had been hit in the head one too many times. "Ms. Brunette? I told you that my last name is Bailey you ass clown. Besides, I'd much rather 'Goddess' or 'Your Highness' if you feel the need to address me from now on. And on that note, yes. It was a threat."

"Well then, I'll make sure to watch my back from now on then. Though...we could make that threat end up being rather interesting..."

Tania couldn't believe it. And she thought she was bad for just coming out and saying it, if no one else would. "I wouldn't sleep with you if you were the last man on earth Randy."

"You say that now Your Highness, but you can't resist the Lady Killer."

"And I assure you, I most certainly can. You aren't that great Randy." Tania couldn't believe it. No matter how many times you shot down, put down or made fun of the guy he just kept coming back for more. He certaintly had the dertermination, but definately not the brains. Not that she minded in the long run. He was keeping her amused, and the coffee was keeping her awake. A win, win situation for her. "But I may decide to keep you around for a little...makes me feel more superior somehow."

"Superior?"

"If I decide to watch your match will it shut you up?"

"I don't think that's possible."

Spinning around, Randy rolled his eyes. Was the whole world out to get him. "Gee, thanks. I appreciate the support there Dave."

With a shake of his head, Dave's eyes then fell back on Randy's company. "Nice to see you again Ms. Bailey. Get everything all ready for the show?"

"Well for your sake I'd certaintly hope so." Tania laughed. She couldn't help it some days. She just had to twist around everyone's words. "Thought right about now I really would get a kick out of seeing the ring break on Randy. You know, all the ropes just suddenly drop to the ground or something. Make me having to watch the match so much more worth it."

"You are out to get me woman, aren't you?"

Dave couldn't help but wonder what had gone on during the time he had left between the two. For some reason, things just seemed to be a little too comfortable for two people who had just met. But at the same time, Tania seemed like a person you could just get a long with. "She'll have to wait until later to do it then. Stephanie wants to see us about the match tonight."

"Ha! I've gotten rid of you at last." Tania smirked, knowing that she would get the last jab and Randy. As she watched Randy just shake his head and turn to look at Bautista, she relished in the fact that he still had that stupid piece of electrical tape stuck to his arm. Though the thought had been stupid before, she now wanted more than anything for him to walk out there like that.

She continued to watch on even after Randy had turned around to wave bye, contimplating if she was going to watch his match like she had said or bail out for some food and another coffee from someplace decent. Dropping the cup into the garbage, realization hit that she had probably made a friend for the night. And a friend would watch the match, even if it meant they'd have to go a little while longer without food. "He's not here and he still manages to piss me off.