Young Love

Beautiful Than Ever

Matt and LJ finally arrived at Mandalay Bay. LJ parked in the vallet parking. Then he walked in to check in but there was a long line. Matt was still gettin his stuff out of the car. While LJ was waitin a average height brunette caught his eye. She wore jeans, a cowgirl tuff shirt and boots. LJ kept lookin like he knew her.

"Did you see that pretty pistol" Matt asked

"Y-yeah" LJ hesitated

"You alright bud"

"Yeah"

Matt smiled about the way LJ was acting. Finally they made it to one of the check in clerks. They were booked on the twelvth floor. As they made their way to the room, he saw her walkin into one of the rooms. A small smile creeped up on his face.

"There she is again" LJ whispered

"Who" Matt said

"That girl I saw downstairs"

"Oh. Well hurry and open the dam door. Im tired as hell" Matt complained

LJ finally opened the door. They walked in and the place looked like an apartment. It had two bedrooms, a kitchen and livingroom.

"Dibbs on masterbedroom" Matt shouted

"Ive got it already bud" LJ said

"Paper rock scissors" Matt asked

"Fiiiine" LJ said in a annoyed voice

LJ won the game. Matt walked to the other side of the room. LJ walked in the masterbedroom and he was speechless. It was even bigger than his room. He had his own personal bathroom and had big flatscreen and he can see the strip from his room. LJ layed down on his bed. Within minutes he fell asleep in no time. Well he did need his sleep for a big weekend ahead of him.

Next Day

LJ got up the next day. He walked out of the bedroom and into Matt's. He was spowled out on the bed. Like someone tied him down to the bed. LJ made a soft chuckle and shook his head. He closed the door as quite as he can.

LJ got dressed and left a note for Matt. LJ walked downstairs for breakfast. He walked into of the restaraunts downstairs. The hostess sat him down. Then he looked up and saw the one and only Julio Moreno sittin in the distance. He was havin breakfast with a girl. Then Julio spotted LJ and waved and LJ waved back.

By the time Matt came to the restaraunt Julio and that girl were walkin out. LJ barely noticed it was the girl that walked by him. Matt was talkin to Julio and the mysterious girl.Deep down LJ was feelin a little jealousy comin on. After a short conversation, Matt finally walked up to LJ.

"Morning bud" Matt greeted

"Morning"

LJ was tryin to read Matt's expression.

"What are you happy about"

"I got to meet Julio Moreno! The guy who owns Bushwacker"

"Ok?" LJ

LJ and Matt enjoyed their breakfast. They had to make their way to the lobby for signing. But LJ couldnt concentrate. All he thought bout was that girl.

Later that day LJ and Matt had to get ready for the bullriding. LJ hasnt seen the girl from this morning all day. Its been bugging him non stop. LJ wants to at least know who she is. When he tries to introduce himself, someone gets in his way or he'll become speechless. Its been frustrating.

"Hey bud you ready" Matt asked

"Yeah"

LJ and Matt made their way down to the arena. LJ was stoked to ride but still had her in his mind. Who was she?

"You who! Loverboy" Matt joked

"Huh.. what" LJ said

"Lets go"

The introduction was about to start. When he was walkin towards the chutes he saw her again. Whenever he wants to get a good glimpse at her, she would turn away or one of the guys would walk up to her. LJ was losing his patience. Just as he was about to walk towards her the lights went off.

The announcer introduced every bullrider. Once the introduction was over, LJ quickly made his way behind the chutes but she wasnt there again. He searched and searched but nothing. Until he heard a couple of pins open up and looked in that direction. There she was. Loadin up bulls and gettin them ready. But what left him speechless was, how the did she get this contract. She was hangin out with Bushwacker. She treated him like a pet. Walked up to him and petted him and gave him a treat.

The third round rolled around. All the rank bulls come out in round three. LJ made it all the way to the third round. LJ stood on the shark cage and pulled a slip out of a hat and he drew Bushwacker. LJ was excited that he drew him. A bull that is one of the greatest and on his farwell tour. Not only that, the girl was behind the chutes standin next to Bushwacker. Then she put the flank on. This was LJ's chance to talk to her. As he got.closer he backed off. He waited till she left the bull's side.

"Come on Larry" He told himself

LJ shoved the thought out of his mind. He put his bullrope on the bull. As he got done, he saw her talkin to Jory. He was making her smile and laugh. LJ felt a little jealousy comin on. He wanted to go over there and sweep her away from Jory. Once she turned her head, LJ quickly turned his away from her.

LJ was gettin set on his draw. Matt was helping him out. On the other hand she was keepin Bushwacker calm. LJ was blushin a bit under his helmet. Matt smirked as he saw what LJ was blushin about. LJ called for it. He only rode him for three seconds. As he turned around and walked towards where she stood. As he walked closer, he couldnt believe it with his hazel eyes.

"Arena" He questioned

She was beautiful. Still slim, dark brown hair, she still looked the same but more grown up. She rushed towards the back. LJ quickly left his stuff and ran after her.

"Arena! Wait" He shouted

Arena panicked. She didnt know where she was going. She kept goin until she reached a dead end. Then she turned around and there he stood. Tall, handsome, shaggy brown hair, his hazel eyes keepin focus on her. He slowly walked towards her. She turned her back to him. LJ felt a bit of hurt when she did that.

"Arena.. Look at me babe" LJ pleaded

She slowly turned around with tears running down her cheeks. LJ stood in front of her, wiping every tear. He didnt care if she refused or not; he pulled her in for tight embrace. He pulled away and planted a kiss on her lips.

"Arena I missed you so much." LJ spoke in a soft voice.

"Me too" She finally spoke

LJ smiled and kissed her once more. The first pair of lips he kissed which are still soft. After a short make out session, they finally pulled away.

"What do you say me and you leave here and have some fun" LJ said

"What bout your ride"

"Screw it. I'll tell em I cant ride.. Im injured"

"Where"

"My heart"

Arena dropped her smile.

"But now its healin. By the most beautiful girl in the world. And I do anything to have her back in my life."

Arena stood there wondering what to say.

"I love you Arena" LJ said

"I love you too"

"Come on. Vegas awaits us."

LJ grabbed her hand and walked back out. The bullriding was done with. LJ walked back to grab his things. Arena waited for him. Minutes later, he finally came back to her.

"Ready" He asked

"Yep" Arena chirped

They left Mandalay Bay and roamed the strip.

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Yay! They reunited!!!