Post by gvb on Nov 4, 2022 17:36:13 GMT -6
3x05 SHE LOVES YOU
The Laundry
November 2nd, 2022
4:26
Students do wash their own clothes, yes. Well, not everyone, some may take advantage of the laundry service, but Ava Grimes was not one of them. Rather than staring at the washing machine as it does its cycle, the young sister of the Cult Classic winner is taking this time to stretch before the up and coming training session. She’s wearing blue yoga shorts and a matching top, her hair tied up in a high ponytail. Her right foot is resting on top of the dryer, her torso leaning forward as she demonstrates her flexibility by reaching her toes with her hand, holding the stretch for thirty seconds.
Near the end of that thirty seconds, Ava could hear someone clearing their throat. When she turned, she saw CJ Night standing there, awkwardly running his hand through his hair.
CJ Night:
Uh… hey Ava! Sorry I walked up on you like this. I mean, you know what I mean! I’m not trying to be a perv or anything, I wasn’t staring but I also didn’t want to interrupt you! .
Initially startled, she immediately regained her composure as soon as she realized it was her friend CJ.
Ava Grimes:
Didn’t they teach you how to knock?
She said in an obviously playful tone, sticking out her tongue.
Ava Grimes:
But you could’ve just called me, it’s just stretching. I could do it at the gym but Lady is quite busy today and could only give me one hour. I thought I could get a head start. This way, I can take full advantage of the little time I have with her.
CJ Night:
Yeah! Just stretching! Duh!
He chuckled and nodded.
CJ Night:
That’s smart though. That’s why I like hanging around you, you don’t waste any time and you take this probably as seriously as I do.
Team Strike’s number one pick shrugged her shoulders.
Ava Grimes:
I ain’t blaming anyone for having fun, I believe we are all taking it seriously. But that’s not how I operate, I know I can’t let any distraction get to me. I already screwed up one career because I put my priorities in the wrong places, I can’t fuck this one up too.
She said this while staring at the tip of her shoes rather than looking at her friend. CJ walked up to Ava and placed his hand on her chin, raising her head up so that she was eye level with him.
CJ Night:
Hey now, don’t worry about the past. Focus on the present and right now? You’re killing it. I believe in you and so do so many other people. But messing up? It’s a part of life. Look at my dad? He’s not perfect. He’s screwed up a ton of times. And look at your older brother. I love Gavin but he’s gone through some dark roads. But he finds his way back.
CJ nodded.
CJ Night:
So whatever might happen? Just find your way back and don’t forget that you will always have my help doing just that. You and me? We’re going to do great things in this sport.
He pauses and shrugs playfully.
CJ Night:
Sammy and Reign too, I guess.
Ava Grimes:
Sure they will, if they stop acting like the Prom Queen and King…
The two shared a laugh.
Ava Grimes:
I love them and I’m so happy for them. Though I’m a bit worried for their match, it’s so messed up… I know it must be awkward for Sammy to fight her. Hell, he couldn’t even fight me when we had our match.
CJ shrugged his shoulders.
CJ Night:
I get that it’s tough but it’s something he needs to get over. They’re both in separate teams than you and me, and they need to just make it work. We’re here to learn and that means taking on whatever is put in front of us, you know? This isn’t and never was going to be easy.
She nodded, agreeing with his words. A smile then appeared on her face as she poked him on the shoulder.
Ava Grimes:
I wouldn’t have a problem kicking your ass if they put us in a ring, just saying!
As soon as she said that, the dryer stopped. Ava checked the time on her phone.
Ava Grimes:
Perfect timing!
She began to quickly throw the freshly washed clothes in her bag.
Ava Grimes:
Well, the room is all yours, I’m done now. See you at dinner CJ!
She stepped toward the door, stopping right before walking out of the room.
Ava Grimes:
Wait, Laura said she was making pizza tonight… Do you mind saving me some, in case I’m a bit late? You know how Sammy is, he can’t control himself when he smells pizza…
CJ laughed lightly and nodded his head.
CJ Night:
I’ll make sure to save you some. Don’t you worry!
As Ava left, CJ looked around the room, wondering why he was still standing there.
CJ Night:
Wait, I only came here to find Ava anyway. Ugh, I should’ve helped her carry her laundry.
He shook his head in disappointment as he walked off and the scene faded.
The Courtyard
November 3rd, 2022
5:52 PM
The scene opens under a shaded tree on a patch of grass in the courtyard. Sammy Grimes is sprawled out on his back with Reign Reyes lying atop his chest. Both of their eyes are cast skyward as Sammy plays with Reign’s hair.
Reign Reyes:
I mean I get it, I do. Aside from me, there’s NOTHING going on at this stupid school so of course Principal Olive Garden books me against you to get a rise out of me. It’s just good booking on his part.
Reign exhales and lays there for a beat before suddenly realizing something. Her brow arches and she cranes her neck a bit to look back at Sammy.
Reign Reyes:
What I meant to say is that there’s nothing going on at this school aside from you and I…
She catches herself again and quickly adds…
Reign Reyes:
…and Ava. Ava’s the bomb.
Sammy laughs and nods.
Sammy Grimes:
Ava is great and hey, CJ might be the youngest one here but he’s no slouch either. I think the four of us are the best here. I just wish we all could’ve been on the same team. But nope! I’m stuck being the leader of my team! I guess I can’t complain.
He rubs his hand along Reign’s back.
Sammy Grimes:
It just means I get to compete with you a little bit. Nobody will keep me on my toes like you do. .
Reign grins and leans back to steal a kiss before playfully booping Sammy on the nose.
Reign Reyes:
You’re damn right I’ll keep you on your toes. Someone has to. As for you being leader of your team, at least you have a team to lead and a coach who actually knows this place exists. Pretty sure Kayla only stops here because it’s near her nail salon.
Reign pauses to inspect her own nails.
Reign Reyes:
Speaking of which, I should probably get a manicure after our match. Make sure I get the pieces of Saoirse’s oily, nasty scalp out from under my nails. Do you think being a member of a cult requires that you don’t bathe or is that just a personal choice she’s making?
Sammy can’t help but laugh.
Sammy Grimes:
Honestly? I think it might be a little bit of both. And don’t get me started on those Mickey Mouse tattoos of hers. They suck! She sucks! Everything about her sucks.
Now it’s Reign’s turn to laugh as she turns so that she’s facing Sammy.
Reign Reyes:
That’s not very team leader-ish of you, Samuel. You’re supposed to support and encourage your teammates, regardless of how much they suck… and Saoirse definitely sucks. She has all the suck a human being can possibly contain and then a little extra. Like she wears a fanny pack just so she can carry around the extra suck. A suck bag, if you will.
Sammy Grimes:
How do you know she isn’t the suck bag herself?
He grins and shrugs.
Sammy Grimes:
But yeah, I’m not going to support someone like that. If I have to team with her? Whatever, fine. But I won’t mind seeing you knock her ass out. That being said, I won’t let you show me up out there! You got it!?
Sammy starts to tickle Reign’s sides. es which immediately causes her to scream out and squirm while swatting at his hands.
Reign Reyes:
ACK! SAMMY STAHP!!!
She wiggles away and stops to mean mug in his general direction while wagging a finger at him.
Reign Reyes:
Do not! You are not allowed to tickle me, ever. Got it? Especially not in the ring. If you tickle me in the ring I swear to God I’ll wet willy you in front of the entire world… or you know, the three people who watch Rizz’s live stream.
He playfully motions toward her.
Sammy Grimes:
Uh oh! Did you just give away your weakness in the ring? Is it tickle fighting!?
He grins before shaking his head.
Sammy Grimes:
You don’t have to worry about that though. I would never use anything cheap on you! Scouts honor!
He holds up his hand but he has his fingers crossed on the other hand, though he’s not trying to hide it. Reign continues to mean mug, clearly not impressed by the display.
Reign Reyes:
You forget, I know where you sleep.
He gasps playfully.
Sammy Grimes:
Hey now! Don’t make me take that key to my room back from you!
Reign pounces, pushing Sammy back onto the grass as she lay on top of him. Hovering over him for a moment, she leans forward so that they’re nose to nose.
Reign Reyes:
I’d show you how I know you’d never do that but there are cameras on us right now.
He looks shocked for a moment.
Sammy Grimes:
Wait a minute… they’re recording us!?
Clearly he’s joking but that doesn’t stop him from leaning up and giving Reign a kiss. Reign grins and rolls them over so that Sammy’s back is blocking the camera, as the scene slowly fades out.
Singles Match
CJ Night VS The Rizz
WINNER: CJ Night BY: Pinfall (Crescent Kick), 9:31 |
Tag Team Match
Winning duo earns a title shot for their team
Winning duo earns a title shot for their team
Team Noir (Saoirse Tyrell & Sammy Grimes) VS Team Jones (Reign Reyes & Adrianna Garcia)
WINNER: Team Jones BY: Pinfall (Double Superkick), 18:52 |