Post by Austen Blackwell on Nov 4, 2017 6:59:16 GMT -5
In town, Austen and Mercedes are shopping as a little grocery store.
Austen: Milk. Bacon. Wait, is Canadian Bacon just bacon up here? Or do we call it American Bacon?
He looks at some older man down the aisle, who shakes his head.
Mercedes: Babe it is called the same. You are one silly ass boy. You are getting people looking at us.
She couldn’t help but to laugh, as she is looking at him.
Austen: Okay, what else do we need?
Austen heads down the aisle towards the candy, looking over his shoulder to see if she was watching him.
Mercedes: No candy babe, we need some cheese, and also eggs.
She wasn’t even looking at him, but knew exactly where he was going, as she was smiling.
Austen: Fine!
He still snagged some Pop Rocks and a white chocolate Twix.
Austen: I got the eggs.
His phone’s notification goes off. She looks at him, as she smiles.
Mercedes: Wonder who that is, you should check it babe.
He tries to pull his phone out of his pocket, and drops two packets of Pop Rocks.
Austen: Not mine!
Mercedes laughs, as she bends down, and picks up the pop rocks.
Mercedes: Right, and whose are they, Mickey Mouse’s?
Austen: Wait! Mickey is here!
He looks around. She looks at him as she shakes her head.
Mercedes: Austen… it was a joke. Now what’s the notification on your phone….
Austen: It is Ruby, she posted her promo. Wanna watch?
Mercedes nods as they start to watch her video. Once it ends, Mercedes looks at him, as she wasn’t sure what to say.
Mercedes: What do you think?
Austen: Wow. Well, I am sort of speechless. I cannot believe she said all of those nice things. It’s like…. She hasn’t lost, yet. I want to win, more than anything. I guess being in a triple threat, you sorta need to plan for the worst case and hope for the best?
He turned towards Mercedes for some insight. She looks at him, as she nods her head.
Mercedes: I would think you would want to look a the worst case, while hoping for the best. It really almost felt like a goodbye to me. I hate saying that, because I don’t want to see her gone. I would miss her a lot really.
She glances at him, as she was trying to figure out the right words.
Mercedes: Yet I do want you to win, but I know you wouldn’t be giving up almost.
He nods his head slowly.
Austen: It’s just. I get it. It’s a lot. But I know what I need to do. You know?
Mercedes nods.
Austen: But I have a job to do. And that is that.
Mercedes nods again.
Mercedes: We all have jobs to do.
Austen: Your job? Look cute as ever!
He smiles as he leans over and kisses her.
Austen: Grab me one more packet of Pop Rocks? Please?
Mercedes: Never know what all my job can be.
She laughs, as looks at him.
Mercedes: Yeah I can get you another packet.
They head up to the counter to pay for their stuff.
Some hours later, Austen is standing in front of the camera as he offers a genuine smile.
Austen: You know, Ruby and I have talked some but it seems like Danni has been radio silent. Grumble grumble, insert mean stuff here.
He laughs.
Austen: Nah, I know D is working on wedding plans. But if I know anything about those two, they are probably having.. Tacos. Yes. Tacos. Definitely.
Austen shakes his head, amusing himself with his own silliness.
Austen: Our match is not too far away. And I saw what Ruby had to say. Wow. That put me at a loss for work, and I appreciate it. I am glad that no matter what, we will remain friends. I know that these matches have put a lot of strain on you Ruby, and for that I am sorry. But moving up to NGW, you might even have to face Scotty, Billy, Mason, or even Honey. It’s hard. But when we have a job, we have a job. Just know that true friends will stick by you forever. And Danni? Just like the wedding cake tasting, I am going home with more then I came with. I am taking that title home, so don’t have any smart ideas of leaving champion.
He smiles.
Austen: I know what I need to do. I am ready to win the South Bay Championship, and to lead the division. It has long been my dream to hold gold. I want to represent my home. Where I come from. Forget Julianna. Forget Ryan. Forget the Messiahs. I have represented the left coast since day one. The Cali boy. This is my home. My place. My love. The South Bay is my home. And I want to represent it to the fullest. Holding that title would be so sweet. It would mean the world to me. Ruby has done a great job to represent everyone. To give us a great champion. And I am glad for that. But now? It is time to pass the torch. Ruby needs to concentrate on bigger things in NGW. Danni and I need to be able to show what we can do. And what we look like as champions.
He exhales.
Austen: Going into this match. Win or lose, it is with friends. I know Julianna hates it, but us three are friends. We will always have this bond. This connection. I can remember the first show. We immediately hung out and were drawn to each other. Now? Danni is getting married. I am getting married. Ruby and Scotty moved in with each other. Things are changing. But friendship? Friendship will always remain.
He stands up straight.
Austen: To the South Bay! Austen, Danni, and Ruby. Win or loss, let’s all celebrate inside of the ring. Let’s enjoy our time. And let’s put on one hell of a show!