twenty.five

                                    

                                          
Mariah's hands were shaking as her eyes stayed on the screen in front of her. She had done everything she had needed for the day and was simply waiting for Andrew to make his debut. As most people passed by her they couldn't help but become curious as to why she was so nervously watching the screen but nobody questioned it. Well that was until one person got too curious. 
"What are you doing here? Why aren't you celebrating?" Toni questioned. The younger blonde simply continued to stare at the monitor. "Earth to Mariah." Once again nothing. "I'll get Harley if you don't talk." 
"Just shut up and watch." The Casino Gauntlet match was about to start and Mariah knew this was more than likely the time that Andrew would be debuting. 
"Why? What's the big deal?" Toni was ignored once again. She couldn't help but slightly be annoyed at the younger blonde but she left it be. Instead she opted to stop Saraya and Harley as they walked by in an attempt to see if they could figure out what was going on. 
"What's up with her?" Harley was hit at the question instantly quieting her. 
"What the fuck?" Saraya dodged a smack. "Alright well shut it bloody hell stop." 
"Shut. Up." They all did as told simply watching the blonde and the screen. That was when they heard it and all of them stopped. It was a song they hadn't heard come through the speakers at an event yet. 

                            
                              
                                
                                
                              
                            
                            
                          

"Who is...?" Toni trailed off as they saw the name appear on the screens behind him and they stopped. "Andy?!" All of their heads snapped towards Mariah who wasn't even paying attention. Her full attention was on the match unfolding in front of her. She ignored all of their attempts to get her attention only finally snapping out of her trance when the match ended. Though Andrew hadn't won he had definitely made a statement and that was that he was back and better than ever. 
Andrew couldn't hold back his smile as he made his way backstage. Though his body was feeling being back in the ring for the first time his neck had held up better than even he had expected. He spoke quickly with Tony Kahn and a few others before making his was towards the one person he wanted to see. Though he was sweaty, she didn't care. Mariah smashed him into a hug her lips connecting with his instantly. 
"Please tell me you're alright." A laugh escaped Andrew's lips as he nodded. That was when he could feel the other three women smash into him. 
"You all realize I'm covered in sweat." He was smacked in unison by Toni, Saraya and Harley as they pulled away. Mariah however stayed tightly hugging him. "I'm fine Chère." She nodded into his chest. 
"Think you gave her a heart attack with that moonsault." Toni's comment made him laugh. 
"Look I had to prove I could do it better." His reply earned him a smack from all four women but the hardest being Mariah's. "Eh bien, c'était déplacé." 
"No it wasn't. Your moonsault was." He chuckled as his head shook and that's when he noticed the three women watching them. 
"What?" He questioned. 
"Have you really taught her French?" Harley questioned getting a confident nod from Mariah while he simply bit back a laugh. "Then speak it." 
"We haven't gotten that far yet." Andrew saved her. "Shes just learning how to understand me." 
"Sure." Toni's comment earned the smack she got. 
"Alright someone figure out a ride to the after party I need to get the fuck out of this." He quickly exited the situation before Mariah noticed them all looking at her. 
"What?" She questioned nonchalantly. 
"Did you know?" Saraya instantly questioned. She nodded. "When and why didn't you say anything?!" 
"I found out on the flight over and didn't say anything because I promised him I wouldn't." Toni looked Mariah up and down. 
"And how did you find out?" The younger blonde turned red. 
"I thought he was cheating on me with Kris and he folded." They all burst into laughter. 
"You really think he would cheat on you?" Kris' words caught her off guard. "Especially with me?" She was full blow giggling as she spoke. 
"It went through my mind. I mean you two were being secretive...." Mariah's words were met with more laughter. 
"For one he would never and second if he ever tried he'd get a swift kick in the nuts and I'd run to you to tell you first." Kris was instantly pulled into a hug. "Hes head over heels for you. Don't worry Mariah. Honestly." As the blonde nodded and pulled away she could see a slightly confused Andrew walking up. "Also congrats on the championship Bitch. I'm talking to Andy about taking it from you." 
"Try me." Mariah replied with a smirk before she looked around. "Now who's ready to celebrate?!" She was looking directly at Andrew who couldn't help his smile. 
"All of us. Now let's bloody go before everyone drinks the place dry." Toni said getting a look from all of them before they left the arena. Once at the club Andrew was dragged to the bar by Mariah. Her lips pressed to his cheek before she ordered for the both of them. 
"So.... I need to say something before I get too drunk." His eyes met hers as she spoke. "Thank you for everything Drew. Like genuinely. Couldn't ask for anyone better to have by my side." There was a genuine smile along his lips. 
"Je t'aime Chère." She paused for a moment before turning around. She knew what every word he had said meant. 
"I love you too." The words escaped her lips before they smashed into his. "Bloody fucking hell do I love you." His arms wrapped around her as his lips met her cheek. She couldn't help but hug him back and as she did she could see Harley and Kris both smirking at her. "Oh we're busted." 
"What do you...?" He trailed off as he turned and instantly turned red. "Fuck...." 
"Ahhh! Finally!" The two women said in unison before they both were smashed into a hug. 
"You know you two nosey fuckers always ruin the moment." They laughed at Mariah's comment. 
"We may but we're also buying your drinks so shut it." Kris commented getting a look from Andrew. "It's not a trap I promise. Just about time you balled up and told her...." His eyes rolled at her words. 
"Would you leave him alone...?" Kris' head shook as she laughed. 
"Never. Hes my best friend and I will give him shit till the day I die." Now it was his turn to laugh. 
"You mean the day I die. We both know you're living till you're two hundred and creaking." He was hit by Kris before he chuckled and grabbed his drink. "Now.... Let's drink." He handed Mariah her drink. 
"No, no." Harley started before they all looked over at her. Thats when the two blondes exchanged a look before speaking in unison. 
"Let's get drunk."