*2010*
I had just landed at LAX, last night was the final night on tour and I'm ready to hang out at home for a little bit. I grabbed my bags and then I waited for the taxi to come pick me up so I could go home. Once I got to my apartment, I threw my bag down and just laid on my bed and fell asleep.
*A few days later*
I was over at Snoop's house and we were just hanging around smoking a little and this cute girl comes out into the back yard. I have never seen her before but Snoop gets up and walks over and gives her a hug. They came back over my way and Snoop introduced us.
Snoop: Ryan, this is my little cuz Mercedes. Mercedes this is my bodyguard, Ryan.
Ryan: Nice to meet you, Mercedes.
Sasha: Nice to meet you too Ryan. You can call me Sasha though.
Snoop: Who?
Sasha: I just started wrestling school and I decided on my wrestling name it's going to be Sasha Banks. I figured I'd start introducing myself as Sasha to people so I can get used to being called by that.
Ryan: That's pretty cool, I used to wrestle.
Sasha: Nice, where?
Ryan: Just some local indy promotions and stuff around the area. I gave it up though.
Snoop: You two seem to be hitting it off pretty good. I'm going to go inside and grab something to eat I got the munchies.
Snoop went inside, while Mercedes and I sat and talked for a while.
Ryan: It's getting kind of late, I'm supposed to meet my parents for dinner soon.
Sasha: I guess I should be going too. I have to be up early for training.
Ryan: Hey, I'm going to the gym tomorrow afternoon. Would you like to join me? I can help you train a little bit.
Sasha: Sure, I'm always down for some extra help.
*The next day*
I was at the gym ready to go, I just finished some cardio. I sat around for 30 minutes and Mercedes hasn't shown up yet. I figured she wasn't coming so was about to pack my stuff and leave when she came walking through the door.
Sasha: Hey Ryan, Sorry I'm late.
Ryan: It's cool, I thought you were going to leave me hanging.
Sasha: No, we just got done with class a little late. One of the guys kept messing up on a simple roll so we had to do extras.
Ryan: Gotta love it when people screw up.
Sasha: It's the best isn't it? What do you have planned for us today?
Ryan: Well, I did some cardio to warm up while I was waiting on you since I figured you'd be warmed up already. I was going to do chest today and then do some kickboxing.
Sasha: Sounds fun, I've never did kickboxing.
Ryan: It's cool, I'll teach you.
*A little while later*
Sasha: Holy shit that was intense.
Ryan: Hey you hung in there though.
Sasha: How often do you work out like this?
Ryan: About 5 times a week. I like to be in the best shape possible at all times.
Sasha: I can see that, guess you have to work hard for the results you want.
Ryan: That you do. So, do you have any plans today?
Sasha: Not really, I was just going to go home and watch some WWE and try to learn some things.
Ryan: Cool, I was actually going to go over to the beach if you wanted to join me.
Sasha: That actually sounds a lot better than sitting at home all by myself.
Mercedes and I walked to the beach since it wasn't too far from the gym. We had a good time and we grabbed ice cream and went and sat under the pier.
Sasha: Thanks again for helping me out.
Ryan: Anytime, I'm not going to lie sometimes I miss wrestling.
Sasha: Why'd you stop?
Ryan: I did It for about 3 years and I loved it but I wasn't getting anywhere with it. I always wanted to be a professional wrestler and my dream has always been WWE but when I realized that probably wasn't going to happen, I just gave up.
Sasha: I'm sorry to hear that. If you want my opinion, you should never give up on your dreams. Just because it didn't happen in the time frame you wanted doesn't mean it's not going to happen.
Ryan: I don't know I kinda like where I'm at now. I'm not going to lie though, training with you is starting to give me the itch to get back a little bit.
Sasha: See, I knew it was still in you. I'm going to bring it out of you.
Ryan: *laugh* we'll see Mercedes. Hey, I don't want to seem out of line or anything since we just met but do you have a boyfriend?
Sasha: You're not out of line at all. I don't have a boyfriend though. Do you have a girlfriend?
Ryan: No ma'am I don't. I'm too busy with that rockstar lifestyle.
Sasha: How'd you meet my cousin anyway?
Ryan: I was a bouncer at a club here in LA and one night there was a fight and I fucked this dude up and Snoop saw it and offered me a job and here we are.
Sasha: You don't seem like the type of guy that would be violent. You seem like such a nice guy.
Ryan: I'm just a country boy from Georgia living in the big city. I do like to fight though it just brings out a feeling that nothing else does. That may be why I love wrestling and combat sports so much.
Sasha: I really think you should give it another try. I'll help you get that motivation back and you can help me get better. How's that sound?
Ryan: Fine, you got a deal. Shake on it?
Mercedes and I shook hands.
Ryan: Alright, let's get outta here. I have to go meet up with your cousin.
