Underdog

Chapter 5

Ali POV

I walked to Gia's locker room to let her know that she was up soon. Since she hadn't came to catering, I figured she was still in her locker room.

I was about to knock when I heard her talking. And to none other than Randy. I couldn't hear everything but I heard my name mentioned. Then it got quiet.

I walked away and just let the crewman go to her locker room to summon her.

Later that night I went to her hotel room to ask her about it. But she wasn't there.

The next morning I went to the gym with Ricochet.

"So what's up man?" He asked.

"Not much." I replied as we did a light pre-workout.

"How are things with Gia?" He asked.

"What do you mean?"

"You asked her out yet?" He asked.

"No. What's up with you guys and your assumptions?"

"What do you mean?" He asked.

"You and Black with your thoughts of Gia & I."

"I just figured you'd have asked her out by now."

"Yes she's beautiful and we're close but we're just friends. Nothing more, nothing less." I explained.

"Who are you trying to convince, me or yourself?" He asked.

"Besides, she's back with Randy." I waved him off.

He stopped his workout and looked at me.

"Are you serious?"

"As a heart attack." I shrugged.

"And you let that happen?"

"What do you mean 'I let that happen'? I can't tell her what to do."

"You know what I mean."

"I told her I didn't think she should give him another chance, but I support her and I'm here for her. But she's a grown woman who's gonna make her own choices." I further explained.

"You're a true role model man. I don't think I could handle that."

"It's not as easy as you think." I blurted out.

"So are you admitting to having feelings for her?" He grinned.

"Even if I did, it doesn't matter. She's in a relationship or whatever."

He nodded.

Gia's POV

I woke up later than I normally would. I looked over to see Randy still in a deep slumber. I smiled and bit my lip, recounting the night we spent together. I felt the heat rise to my cheeks.

I watched him as he stirred and opened his eyes. A smile crept upon his face. He hummed and pulled me close to him.

"Mm, good morning beautiful." He growled.

"Good morning. How'd you sleep?" I asked.

"Better than I have in a long time. How about you?"

"I slept really well."

"Good."

"Last night was.. It's been a long time." I expressed.

"We had to make up for lost time." He grinned causing me to chuckle.

He kissed my forehead.

"I'm gonna go shower. You have media today so you need to get up too." I rolled over and sat up on the edge of the bed.