�Are you sure about this?� Lita asked as she adjusted Stephanie�s top.
�Can�t back out now, can I?� Stephanie asked with a nervous smile.
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�Matt, not helping.� Stephanie said to the elder Hardy brother. He held his hands up in defense. Ever since Stephanie started hanging out with them he was less harsh towards her and she was friendlier, talking and joking with him, instead of just staying out of his way.
�She can do this.� Lita said. �Do you want to practice again?�
Stephanie shook her head. �It�s time to go. I�m ready.�
�We�re all ready.� Jeff smiled. �Let�s go.�
Stephanie took a deep breath and followed the Hardy�s out to the ringside. This was the match they had set up. Tonight the Hardy�s would defend their titles against Stone Cold Steve Austin and his partner of choosing, her brother Shane McMahon. No one knew that she was coming out with the Hardy�s, not even Chris. She would pay to see the look on his face when he saw the match. But that would have to wait; right now it was time to perform.
The music played and Stephanie came out standing beside Jeff, doing the gun motions along with the other three. The crowd went wild and her brother and Steve looked shocked. She slid in the ring with the Hardy�s and even went up on a turnbuckle to do the motions. She received the most shouts and she smiled as she slid out of the ring with Lita.
�So far, so good.� Stephanie said.
�Let�s hope it stays that way.� Lita said crossing her fingers. She knew that if this went bad not only would they have to deal with Stone Cold and Shane McMahon but they would also have to deal with Chris. She wasn�t looking forward to that.
Matt started out and soon the match was underway. He and Steve fought pretty well together but clearly Matt was gaining the upper hand. He tagged in his brother who climbed up on the ropes to perform the Whisper in the wind. Stone Cold rolled out of the way causing Jeff to land painfully on his side. Shane was tagged in and he started to repeatedly kick Jeff�s arm, trying to injure it. He threw the younger Hardy into the turn belt in his corner and Stone Cold held his foot up, causing it to ram right into Jeff�s back. He cried out in pain as Shane started to slap him hard across the chest. Shane then tagged Stone Cold back in and he continued the assault. He pushed Jeff into the ropes, hoping for a clothesline, when Jeff held his arm up and they both received one.
Stephanie was pounding on the mat, giving Jeff support and trying to get him back into his corner. He tagged Matt in as Stone Cold reached Shane. Shane held up his hands in the defense, not wanting Matt to hurt him too badly. Matt ran right after Shane and Shane grabbed him by the shoulder and tossed him over the ropes, causing Matt to hit the floor headfirst. Stone Cold then came around and started to kick the elder brother in the ribs.
Shane turned his attention back to the injured Jeff and dragged him into the ring. He continued to stomp on his arm as the referee tried to pull him off. Shane knocked the referee into the turnbuckle causing him to fall to the mat, holding his head.
�Our time to shine.� Lita said climbing up on the ropes and facing Stone Cold. �You gonna be ok?�
Stephanie nodded as she hopped up on the apron and watched Lita give Steve Austin a Litacanrana. She then turned her attention to Jeff who was desperately trying to fight back. Shane went to give him a drop elbow when Jeff pulled his knees up and hit him in the chest.
�My time to shine.� Stephanie whispered to herself and quickly climbed into the ring. Jeff was shakily climbing to his feet, using the ropes as support. Stephanie ran to the turnbuckle, turning a little towards the right, flying off of the ropes and performing a Lionsault on her brother. It was executed perfectly but her stomach hurt like hell. She heard Lita and Matt cheering for her, as Matt slid in the ring, as the referee crawled towards him, still holding his head. He pinned Shane McMahon to retain the tag team titles.
�You did it!� Lita squealed as she ran into the ring and hugged Stephanie tightly.
Stephanie laughed as Matt and Jeff joined in the circle in the middle of the ring. She felt like she was finally part of this group.
�You are quickly on your way to becoming a wrestler.� Jeff said as he helped her out of the ring, with his arm around her waist. �And now you know how Jericho feels everytime he performs that move.�
�It looks easier than it is.� She winced with a smile. �But we did it.�
�Yes.� Matt said sliding his arm around her shoulder. �We did it.�
The four turned around and faced the crowd as they reached the top of the ramp. The Hardy�s and Lita were pointing towards Stephanie and the crowd went wild as her dazed and confused brother started to get up in the ring.
�I shined.� She grinned.
They were laughing and hugging again as they walked back into the Hardy�s locker room. Jeff was getting such a kick out of Stephanie�s outfit.
�I�m glad I talked Lita into making it for me.� She said looking down on it. She was wearing a pair of Lita�s cargos and thongs and she had on a sports bra top with a little figure on it, with legs sticking out. Lita personal designed those shirts and Stephanie asked her if she could quickly make her one.
Lita did. The little person on her top was Chris Jericho wearing vinyl pants.
�Hey, hey!� Lita yelled calling their attention as she looked at her watch. �3, 2, 1.�
�What in the hell were you thinking?� Chris yelled as he barged into the Hardy�s room and pulled Stephanie into his arms. When he watched her go out with the Hardy�s he smiled, his face lighting up. He was glad to have her on his side. But when he saw her perform the Lionsault he could�ve strangled her pretty little throat. �That was so dangerous.�
�I practiced.� Stephanie winced. �This isn�t helping my injured stomach.�
�Oh.� He said letting go and looking at her. He placed his warm hands on her stomach and felt around. �You ok?� She was about to answer him when a gleam appeared in his eyes and he smiled at her. �Nice shirt.�
She smiled up at him. �Lita made it for me.�
�You could�ve hurt yourself out there.� He said slipping his arm behind her neck.
�We�ve been practicing.� Stephanie said.
�They�re fools, they�ll do anything.�
�Hey!� Jeff said. �Ow.� He groaned when Lita elbowed him in the stomach.
�Shh.� She whispered.
�I did it,� Stephanie smiled. �For you.�
Chris grinned and then he pulled her in for a kiss that was so heated, Stephanie felt her toes curl.
�Finally!� Lita cried.
Stephanie pulled back with a blush but stayed close to Chris.
�Yeah, you ruined the moment.� Chris laughed. �Jeff, toss me her coat.� Jeff did so and Chris wrapped it around her shoulders. �Follow us out. I got a separate hotel for us tonight.� He looked down at Stephanie. �Different rooms.�
�For you two or for�ow!�
Lita smiled as she removed her elbow from Jeff�s stomach again. �We�ll follow you.�
�Ok.� Chris laughed. �Let�s go babe.�
�Later guys.� Stephanie smiled as Chris led her out.
�We need to get you a girlfriend.� Lita said. �Hurry up so we can follow them.�
�What�d I do?� Jeff asked.
�You feel any better?� Chris asked, as Stephanie came out of the bathroom in a Raw is Jericho shirt and a pair of sweatpants. Her hair was combed but damp. He had taken a shower first because she wanted to lie down for a few minutes and see if her stomach and ribs would relax.
�A little.� She said with a small smile. �My brother needs to get some more padding.�
Chris laughed as he held up a bottle. �I�ve got just the thing. Why don�t you lay down on the bed and I�ll give you a little massage?� He grinned. �An innocent one.�
Stephanie laughed as she tossed her towel back in the bathroom. �I doubt that.� She climbed on one of the beds and pulled her shirt up a little, tucking it under her breasts. She laid back on her back and closed her eyes. �Work your magic, Jericho.�
Chris smiled as he walked over to near the door and shut the big lights off. He had to keep telling himself this woman was married and to behave. He wasn�t sure if that were going to work tonight, especially after that kiss.
Stephanie opened her eyes a crack and noticed that only the bathroom light was on. �What are you doing?�
�I�m going to bed after this.� Chris said as he slid on the bed next to her. He saw her adjust to his weight on the bed and he slipped a little closer. �I think you should as well. You�re only supposed to wrestle if you know what you�re doing.�
�When I feel better tomorrow I�m going to show you I know how to wrestle.� She said with a small smile. �Chris!� She gasped as he massaged a very cold goo on her stomach. With his hands though it immediately began to warm up.
�Icy hot.� He smiled. �My secret remedy.�
�Yeah, I�m sure the people who invented it are saying that too.� She murmured as she twisted under his hands.
Chris swallowed hard. If she kept moaning and speaking all breathy like that his good intentions were going right out the window. She looked good enough to eat right now in his clothes and with her hair straight and wet, so wet.
�This feels so good.� She whispered.
�Yeah, it does.� Chris squeaked.
Stephanie opened her blue eyes and Chris noticed they were a little darker now. She was smiling softly. �You know what else felt good?�
�Hmm?� He asked as he pulled back. �All done.�
�That kiss earlier.� Stephanie said. �The way you just took me in your arms and kissed him. It made my toes curl.�
�Steph.�
She leaned up and kissed him, like the time back in the cabin over a month ago. She felt him loosen up and lean towards her, pressing his body against hers and sliding his tongue in her mouth.
