Haunted By The Past (Sami and Adrian)

Chapter 14 - Failing To Keep Him Safe?

It was the next day. Randy was going to be on high alert all day. He would try to hide it the best he could. Hopefully no one would figure out anything. He didn't want people worrying about him when they didn't know that Corey could easily just be around the next corner. He would be lurking in the shadows. Hiding down any corridor. No one would be safe today. That night Randy had shared his hotel room with Dean and Luna.

Sami and Adrian shared their own room that night. Again, Adrian was plagued by the same nightmare. Reliving the worst time of his life. Over and over. When he woke in a fit of panic, Sami woke and calmed his best friend down. Luckily for the pair, it didn't take too long at all. Although this was slow progress, it was progress which is all they could ask for.

Randy woke first in his room, from his shit nights sleep. He slept on the sofa, being the gentleman. How nice, considering he's nicknamed the Viper. He insisted on it. Luna would have one bed while Dean would have the other. Randy was still being a bit over protective of Dean. He didn't want him to take any risks whatsoever. Not that sleeping on the couch would have been such a big risk but he wanted Dean to get full nights sleep. Even though Randy would be on full alert, he put everyone else above himself. It would be a long day. All because of that blasted letter from Corey.

Why did he have to write that letter? He could have stayed quiet and struck, taking one of them out. Or more importantly for Corey, he could have found the right moment to kill Sami. That was still his ultimate goal, kill the young Canadian. Why didn't he just stay silent? Why didn't he play the part of the silent assassin? Appear and then strike.

Did Corey enjoy seeing them in fear? Did he get off on that? Watching someone be constantly scared. Be scared to leave their home alone? Feel like they had to have someone with them, feel like they could never be alone. Give people sleepless night or nightmares. Corey had a sick and twisted mind. Saying that, Kevin Owens must have too as he's going along with Coreys plan. Both need help, urgent help.

Randy was making his usual morning coffee and as if by magic, Dean had awoken and came stumbling in the kitchen area, the usual.
"Everytime man."
"Morning to you too grumpy."
"Try sleeping on the shitty sofa."
"I did offer to."
"I know, sorry man."
"It's ok man. What's on your mind?"
"Nothing. Nothing important."
"Randy, spill now."
"Fine, I miss my girl. We hardly get to see each other at the moment. I just want to hold her tight in my arms. It's been a while and it sucks."
"It won't be that long now man. About a month isn't it?"
"Yeah a month too long. That's if she doesn't leave me by then."
"I'm sure she won't. She's a keeper."
"Like Luna then?" Randy teased.
"We're just friends Randall."
"For now."
"Shuddup." Denatured replied, slightly blushing.
"Nah."
"Morning arguements already?"
"Luna!" Both men said in unison.
"Yeah, that's my name. Always been my name. Did I interrupt a bromance moment?"
"What? No. Not him."
"Oh but it would be if it was Seth and Roman huh."
"You jealous?"
"Of what? You and Seth having more fan fiction?"
"We do?"
"Don't act like you don't know."
"What I don't. I don't do the internet."
"Yeah that's what you tell everyone."
"GUYS!"
"Yeah." They replied quietly.
"Can we just have some coffee before we have a full blown arguement please?"
"Yeah, sorry Luna. Randy?"
"Wha- Sorry."
"Good now hurry up, I'm thirsty."

*Sami and Adrians room*

"Adrian. We need to talk."
"About what?" He asked, passing Adrian his morning tea. One of the things he missed from growing up in England. A proper English brew.
"Your nightmares."
"Do we have to so early?"
"Yeah because I'm really worried and this is the only time we get alone to talk."
"Sami, I'm fine."
"You're not fine damn it. If you were ok then you wouldn't be having the nightmares."
"Who said that was the nightmare I was having?"
"Oh I don't know Adrian. Maybe what convinced me was when you screamed out Sami don't die, don't leave me."
"Sami..." Adrian spoke softly.
"I just want to help you Adrian. I can't when you shut me out like this. I hate seeing you struggling like I know you are and denying it." Sami's tears started to fall down his face. "I hate seeing you hurting like this."
"Sami, don't cry. Please."
"I'm sorry... It's just... I don't want... I can't keep seeing you like this most nights."
"It scares me too Sami. It scares me to death. I'll be honest with you... I've only told you one of the dreams..."
"You've been having a different one aswell?"
"Yeah, it's... gruesome."
"How bad is it?"
"Really bad..."
"Do you want to talk about it? It might help..."
"Not to you about it. No offense Sami."
"It's because it happens to me, isn't it?"
"Yeah..."
"Would you talk to Dean or Randy about it? Maybe even Seth or Roman?"
"Not really. They're kinda to close to the situation."
"Would you talk to a shr-"
"Shrink?"
"Yeah..."
"If I'm ever going to get rid of these dreams then yeah. I will. I did want to try and sort this out within myself. I failed there huh Sami."
"You didn't fail. You just need a little assistance, that's all."
"Sami, don't sugar coat it."
"I'm not. We all need that extra but if help every now and again."
"I guess. I'll go see Stephanie and Hunter at the tapings. They'll know some people won't they."
"They will. And don't be ashamed or anything."
"I am a little though."
"Don't be silly. You've been strong for long enough. Share the burden that your carrying."
"I will... Sami?"
"Yeah bud?"
"Thank you."
"Anytime. That's what best friends are for right?"
"Yeah."
"You'd do the same for me wouldn't you?"
"Of course. I'd do anything for you." Sami smiled brightly, Adrian mirrored that smile.
"Keep that smile Adrian."
"I'll do my best. Want some breakfast?"
"Yeah, I'm starving."

*Later at the arena*

Everyone had made it to the arena in one piece, that itself practically guaranteed everyone's safety. No sightings of Corey at all, Randy had kept his eyes peeled all day. He tried to do it so it didn't look so obvious but he wasn't always that convincing. He had called Kevin and asked him to keep a look out. He just said he had this feeling that today Corey might try something. He did have that feeling each day but now it was worse because of Coreys damn letter.

Of course Kevin immediately got in contact with Corey who was just arriving at the arena in disguise. You couldn't tell it was him, he had completely transformed himself. He made it past all the security easily, well after taking out one if them that needed no photographic I.D. He would do anything to get his hands on Sami. Absolutely anything.

Adrian had just left to go see Stephanie and Hunter as Sami wouldn't shut up about what they had talked about that morning. The Geordie loved Sami to death but the Canadian could be a major pain in the ass sometimes. Dean had opted to take Luna around the arena. Give her the dull backstage treatment.

Randy unwillingly went to catering under Sami's orders. He wanted Randy Ro have some times to himself. It may have only been an hour, yes Sami ordered Randy to have an hour to himself, but he needed that time alone. One hour to relax about everything. Of course he tried to object because of the letter but Sami wouldn't take no as an answer. He was clueless to Randy's reasons.

Sami's Pov

I'm glad Randy final agreed to enjoy some time to himself. He needed some time away from everyone he's looked so stressed today, and I don't know why. I know we've all been more stressed after Dean's attack but for Randy today, it was so much worse. I'll take him aside later and see if he'll talk to me.

I've just taken a lovely hot shower. Man that really felt good. It made me feel so much more relaxed. I am worried about Adrian. He's suffering with those nightmares most nights. He screams out in the middle of the night or rushes over to me, waking me and making sure I'm alive. I can't imagine what it would have been like to he went through, seeing me... die in front of him. I fear for what could have happened if I didn't survive. I have faith in him but I don't think he would have carried on. It would have ended up being too much for him. He can handle a lot but that could have pushed him over the edge.

I hear a knock on the door as I head back towards the showers.
"It's open!" I shout.while grabbing the rest of my toiletries. Whoever it is they are being really quiet. Like a ninja. I bet you its Dean with Luna. Or perhaps even Seth and Roman. The least they could do is talk, right?

I come out of the showers, hands filled with mine and Adrians things. Recently all I've been doing is cleaning up after him. I guess it's payback for all the mess I used to make when we were living in our old apartment. What? I was always in a rush.
"So..." I froze when they turned around to face me. My eyes had to be deciving me. It couldn't be... It can't be. Impossible. It's... him. Adrian, please come back soon...

Adrians Pov

I finally got myself some counselling sessions, thanks to Hunter and Stephanie. After what happened with Corey, they said they would do anything they could to help Sami and I. They were surprised it took one of us so long to ask for this, after what we had been through. Both Hunter and Stephanie said we are unbelievably strong. I'd agree that Sami is but I definitely am not. Speaking of Sami, I just got to the locker room door, it's quiet. Too quiet. Usually he's singing like a cat being strangled along with his terrible music blaring from his phone. Usually yoy hear him dancing around or he's in the shower. I hear absolutely nothing.

Opening the door I see my best friend lying on the floor, lifeless...
"SAMI!!"