Unexplainable [Original Version]

[chapter three: "reunion from hell"]

Chapter 3: "Reunion From Hell"
Scott Hall's POV

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"Scott? Thank you for coming with me tonight. I actually really appreciate it."

I glance over at Jolene as I drive, sending her a grin. Tonight's going to be fuckin' weird, without a doubt. I mean, it's the night of her 12 year high school reunion. Like really, who does that shit?

At least it gets her out of a 15 year reunion, right?

"You know it's not a problem, babe. It gives us a chance to spend some time together like we used to. I don't think we've really gone out and done much just the two of us since I came back to WCW."

"It's not the most fun thing we could be doing, but hopefully we'll have a nice time. I'm excited to spend some time with you." Jolene reaches into the cup holder and grabs her cigarettes and her lighter. She places a cigarette in her mouth before saying, "I just hope those little shits I went to high school with have grown up some. Most of them were absolute idiots."

"I'm sure it won't be too bad. We can always leave if it becomes too much." I assure as she lights her smoke and cracks the window. "Besides, you look fuckin' great tonight."

Joli's wearing this beautiful dark blue dress with a pair of heels and some nice little bracelets. Her hair and makeup aren't done any differently than she normally does them, but from head to toe, she's stunning.

"You don't look too bad yourself." Joli giggles and I can't help but smile. I've missed this personal time with her.

I'm glad that she and Kev are so close! I really am. We're a tight little group and I'm fuckin' grateful for that. It's just, this is a whole lot fun, you know? Joli and I have been chilling with just each other for the past day and a half. I've been staying at her house with her and we've been preparing for this shindig.

I've just really been reminded of why Joli and I became such good friends in the first place. I'm glad to have time like this to spend with her.

We soon arrive at the old high school and it's already packed. I park the car and get Joli's door for her, like a gentleman. I offer Joli my arm and once she places her hands on the upper part of it, we start walking towards the entrance.

"I thought we'd be early. You said this thing didn't start until 7." I glance over at Joli as I speak. She looks absolutely stunning, but I can see some unease on her pretty little face. "How big was your fuckin' class?"

"Big enough." Joli seems to be gripping onto my arm a little tightly. Is she okay?

"Remember babe, just let me know the moment you want to scoot out of here. You don't owe anyone here a moment of your time."

"I know. Thank you." Joli sends me a smile and I try to believe she's completely okay with this.

At no point did Joli ever truly want to come to this. I had just assumed that she thought it was a hassle, because let's face it, it is, but it doesn't seem like that is necessarily the case. She's somewhat uncomfortable by just being here, but I don't know why. Did she have some shitty experiences in high school? Or is someone she doesn't like going to be here?

I don't know, but if anyone fucks with her, they're making the wrong choice. Joli is safe with me.

We sign in at the door at it seems like as soon as we're inside, people start flocking to Joli. It's a lot of, "Hey, how have you been?" and "I've missed you so much!"