Slaughterhouse

Tipsy

Carmen makes her way back downstairs and into the kitchen area. She needs a drink before going back to Rhea and the guys after that. She feels a lot better, she just needs to forget for the night and think about it tomorrow.

Looking around at all the drinks, she settles on a bottle of something she hasn't seen before. It looks good, though, so she pops the top and takes a sip. It burns, but the flavor is amazing.

Grabbing and opening a second bottle for fun, Carmen makes her way back to the living room and reclaims her spot next to Dom on the fireplace. Damian smiles down at her with knowing eyes and she tilts her head, wondering what exactly he knows.

"So you really think I wouldn't measure up to them?" Dom asks her.

Carmen laughs and takes a sip of her drink before shrugging.

"It's not that you wouldn't put up a good fight, Dom. They're just stronger. Bigger." She says.

Dom rolls his eyes.

"Fine! Then I challenge the both of you to a real match the next time we train!" He says, pointing to Damian and Finn.

The guys chuckle and shrug in agreement. Dom looks happy and Carmen giggles as she finishes her first drink. She moves on to sipping from the second bottle and looks over at Rhea, who is eyeing the drink in her hand.

"So Carmen! Excited for your first match with Rhea at Payback?" Damian asks, smiling.

Carmen nearly chokes on her drink and looks up at him. She forgot that she would technically be against Rhea in a triple threat match. But she also knows they're going to team up and both go after Raquel.

"Yeah. I'm sure it'll be fun." She replies.

Rhea nods and a hint of a grin shows on her lips. Carmen finishes her second bottle and stands.

"I'll be back I need a drink." She says.

As she walks away, her head starts to spin. Or more like the room does. She makes her way to the kitchen, stumbling a bit as she grabs another bottle and opens it. Carmen drinks some as she makes her way back to the living room.

She spots Rhea on the couch and walks over. Rhea looks up at her and Carmen sits on her lap, her legs hanging off the couch beside hers.

Rhea looks surprised, like she's unsure of how to respond. She looks over at Buddy, who smiles back at her, before looking back at Carmen.

"Are we good now?" Rhea asks her.

Carmen looks in her eyes, then down at her lips and back up at her eyes.

"Oh you can't have me that easy baby." She smiles before sipping her drink.

"Hey...you should probably slow down on the margaritas. That one has a ton of tequila." Rhea says.

"It's a party no?" Carmen asks as she finishes her third bottle.

Rhea nods slightly. Carmen goes to put the bottle down on the floor and nearly falls face first onto it. She's caught by Rhea's hands on her lower back and her across her thighs, steadying her on her lap. Carmen giggles loudly and drops the bottle the rest of the way.

"Maybe we should take her back to the hotel." Buddy says to Rhea, who nods in agreement.

"You guys go ahead. We'll get the bottles." Damian says with a smile.

"Thanks D." Buddy smiles as he stands and pulls his keys from his pocket.

"Can you walk?" Rhea asks Carmen.

"Probably not." She giggles.

With that, Rhea wraps an arm around her back and another under her knees. She stands with her in her arms and turns to Buddy.

"Your dress is coming up Carmen. Can I pull it down for you?" Buddy asks.

Carmen giggles and nods. Buddy gently grabs the bottom of her dress and pulls it back down so it's covering her. Rhea thanks him.

"Say goodnight Carmen." Rhea says.

"Goodnight Carmen." She repeats.

The guys laugh and Rhea follows Buddy, carrying Carmen out to the truck he rented. She sets her gently in the backseat before reaching over her and buckling her seatbelt.

"I'm going to sit back here with her. I don't want her getting sick in here." Rhea says.

"Sure babe." Buddy replies as he starts the truck.

Rhea gets in next to Carmen and buckles herself up. She looks over and finds Carmen staring back at her with a smile plastered on her face.

"What's that look for?" She asks.

"You still have a nice butt." Carmen replies.

Buddy laughs from the front seat and Rhea reaches forward and smacks his arm, but she's laughing too.

"Don't encourage her." She says.

As they make it back to the hotel, Carmen's eyes are growing heavy and she's getting cold. She rubs at her arms, shivering slightly. Rhea notices when she comes around to her side and carries her out of the truck.

"Cold?" She asks.

Carmen nods and Buddy walks around to them.

"Let's get her inside and into something more warm." He says.

Rhea carries Carmen into the hotel. She slowly drops her head onto Rhea's shoulder as her eyes grow heavier. They make their way to Buddy and Rhea's room and he opens the door for them. Rhea carries her in and gently sits on the bed with her on her lap again.

"Here." Buddy says and hands her a pair of Rhea's sweatpants and one of his merch tshirts.

Rhea takes them and Buddy leaves the room, heading for the bathroom to give them privacy. Rhea looks at Carmen who still has her head on her shoulder.

"Can I take your dress off and help you put this shirt on?" She asks.

Carmen nods and lifts her head while Rhea grabs the bottom of her dress and slowly lifts it. She holds her arms up as Rhea takes it off of her and sets it on the floor.

She lowers her arms and covers her breasts, even though she has a lace bra on. Rhea opens the shirt and holds it up. Carmen slips her arms through and ducks her head so Rhea can slide it over her and pull it down, covering her upper half.

"You don't have to be embarrassed around me." Rhea whispers.

Carmen blushes as Rhea helps her stand. She grabs Carmen's wrists and sets her hands on her shoulders so she can steady herself. Rhea picks up the sweatpants and opens them, leaning down slightly so Carmen can easily step into them.

When she does, Rhea pulls them up and around her hips. She stands, keeping her hands on Carmen's waist to keep her steady. Carmen is half asleep now. Rhea scoops her up and sets her on the bed before covering her up to her chin just as Buddy comes back into the room and smiles at them.

"Rhea?" Carmen whispers.

"Hmm?" Rhea hums.

"Can you stay with me?" She asks.

Rhea sits next to Carmen on the bed and smoothes some of her hair back behind her ear.

"I'm not going anywhere."