Pre-match Pick Me Up

[Ryan Hughes]

The locker room before a big match is usually cast in to a sombre atmosphere. Not tonight however. Ryan Hughes doesn't seem too fazed by the impending title defence as he takes part in one of his famous pastimes- surfing the internet. A smile forms on the Mancunian's face as he ponders which site to go on to first. After a moments thought, Hughes begins to tap away at the keyboard of his Macbook, entering the URL to the website of his beloved Manchester City Football Club. His eyes light up almost immediately.

“They're coming over here! Yes! I am so there!”

Another moments browsing passes, before Hughes lets out a small laugh.

“Hurr hurr... Mancini got a haircut. Time to check Facebook, methinks.”

True to his word, he checks his Facebook account, ready to look over any notifications. The first one that comes up is 'Smarky “Smark” Mayweather has posted a video on your wall'. Hughes clicks the hyperlink to the video, only to find a crude yet joyful song about a scotch egg not really being from Scotland. This draws a chuckle out of the normally emotionless Batman, and he understandably clicks the “Like” button below the video. Going back to his notifications, he stumbles upon another message. 'Jade Brooklyn has tagged you in a photo'.

Ryan clicks the link, to find a whole album of photos from days out the two have had. Days out that have been non existent in recent days. Looking at the pictures, he notices most of them involve Jade squeezing up close to him, with a loving smile plastered on her face. She looked so beautiful, he thought, scrolling through the pictures. Just as he reached the half way point of the album, there is a feminine voice coming from behind the door to his room.

“Knock knock...”



TBC Jade

[The Silhouette]

[/color] Jade spoke softly while looking at the door waiting for him. She could hear him fall over something and then curse something horrible under his breath before getting to the door and opening it slowly. Jade just looked up at her mentor and sighed a little while walking in, he moved his arms out for a hug but she just passed him by and crossed her arms standing in the middle of the room. "Only a couple days and one night... you've been avoiding everyone including me!" She bit her lower lip while turning around to him, watching his hand press against the door to close it.

"I dont know what you want Ryan! You keep sending me mixed signals and i'm growing tired of it. I've been spending time with everyone but you...." She threw her arms out and glared at him. "I'm not just some person you can be with when you feel like! Okay! I'm not gonna be that girl, cause there are people who do care for me... " She clenched her fists while standing there.

Jade really had no idea what she wanted from this confrontation, her head was going every which way. "I had my debut match against some psycho asshole and you didn't even great me! You didn't come down to the ring to help. I was humiliated! And you stayed back here and did nothing!" Tears formed in her eyes as she stood there just screaming at him. "What do you want from me RYAN HUH?! WHAT?!"[/font][/ul]

tbc- ryan

[Ryan Hughes]

“YOU THINK I WANTED TO AVOID YOU?!”

Jade is stopped in her tracks, watery eyed. Ryan seems shocked at his outburst, but being bipolar, he doesn't take to well to people screaming at him. Kicking himself inside, he turns and walks to the opposite wall, wanting to think this one through. Yes, he had avoided her. But he had a cause. A cause he didn't really want to speak of. Looking to the ceiling, the Batman turns around to face his student and good friend.

“I'm sorry for shouting. But I can't help it with my bipolar disorder. It's an impulse reaction. Jade, I have my reasons for staying away. And it isn't just you that I avoided. I was in isolation back in England. I-”

“You could've at least called. I was worried that something happened to you! I was scared-”

“You had no need to be. I am alright. I just- I just needed some time to think. Personal stuff. I sure as hell wasn't going to tell Santiago that, he would've crucified me...”

Jade just looks to her feet, eyes brimming with tears. The New Age Champion knows what he needs to do. It is now or never, he thought. Gently lifting Jade's head so her gaze is locked on him, he speaks softly.

“Jade, if you still don't believe me...”

Ryan closes in. This was the moment of truth. Tilting his head slightly, he puckers his lips, and they meet with Jade's luscious pair. Holding her for what seems like an eternity, he realises that she hasn't pulled away. Ryan does the honour himself, slowly pulling back, before speaking again.

“Is that the actions of someone who doesn't want to be with you?”





TBC Jade

[The Silhouette]

[/color] She sighed and looked off to the side while moving to sit down.

"No matter what.. it doesn't give way to the fact that.. I was publicly humiliated and almost ended up in a hospital with my match with Carson.. and you weren't there. You weren't there to help me or protect me. My career could've ended before it even got started and you were off hiding somewhere." Jade couldn't help it, she was so pissed off, that the only true friend she seemed to have around here was James, Desperado in everyone's eyes, but her Jay, he was the only one who promised to keep her safe. Her eyes closed as a small smile graced her lips, Jay was just around the corner waiting for her to come out.

What a wonderful friend he was, those were her feelings, weren't they? Just best friends...? Sighing she shook her head and looked up at Ryan. "You've pushed me.. pretty far away Ryan... I'm not some arm candy." She finally said while watching him, tears forming in her eyes again. "The kiss.. I d-didn't expect it... but it didn't make everything okay." As she thought about what Despy was doing for her, it made Ryan's speech seem just a little more useless, as well was the kiss, but she had idolized Mr. Hughes for a long time.. maybe he was going through a rough time and maybe he would make it up to her.. maybe?

TBC Maybe? Ryan.
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[Ryan Hughes]

Ryan bows his head, and closes his eyes, as if he is partaking in a silent prayer. Jade looks at him wondering to herself about his welfare. She may have just pissed him off big-time, or she may have led him to an epiphany. Either way, Ryan continues to block everything out. Much to Jade's suprise however, he speaks.

“Like I said, I didn't ask to be away from you. I didn't want to be away from you. I had personal issues that needed sorting. I had no other choice but to leave.”

Hughes raises his head, wanting to see what sort of reaction he was getting from the English beauty. She gives him a reproachful look, as if she feels ashamed of herself. This look soon fades though, as she realises what Hughes left her to.

“But I assure you that it won't happen again. Whatever it takes, I will do it. If you want me to be beside you in each and every match, I'll do it. Just tell me what you want from me!”

The champion is getting desperate, he wants to have Jade on his side. But her next statement sends Hughes in to a state of paranoia.

“Just- just give me time to think.”

On that note, Jade turns on her heel and leaves the room. Ryan stares at the doorway she just exited from for a while, before the effect of her words sink in. Knowing there is nothing much he can do now, he decides to pull the weights from his bag, and begin in some pre match exercise.


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Comments Appreciated

[Metal Dragon]

Most relationship angles end up cheesy and pointless, but I'm actually interested in this one. Good work, you two.

[Hayden]

I agree, I am intruiged by this angle and want to see where it goes