Unexplainable [Original Version]

[chapter twenty-eight: "quite frankly"]

"Hey, let's go ahead and get ready for tonight! It's been forever since we did our hair and makeup together." Kim pulls me over to her side. "I'm sorry, Kev. I'd like to borrow her for a little bit."

"Go right ahead." Kev grins at her before looking over at me. "Have fun, babe. I'll meet back up with you later. Come find me once you girls are done, all right?"

"I will. I'll see you, Kev. Later, Dally!" I wink at Kev and wave to Dally.

"Enjoy yourselves, ladies!" Dallas kisses Kim's cheek.

"We'll see you two later." Kim chuckles before leading me away from our men. God, it's so weird, saying that I actually have someone. "All right, lets go get your clothes."

I grab my bag of clothes from the locker room and meet back up with Kim. I follow her to the female locker room, and once we're in there, we change into what we're wearing tonight.

Once I'm dressed, I walk over to a nearby mirror to look at myself. I smile as I look at my outfit, from the nWo logo across my chest on my cut t-shirt to my simple dark shorts. My wrists sport these badass black bracelets; they're spiked.

"Woah! Look at you over there. You're going to kill it tonight." Kim whistles as she walks over to me, a wide grin upon her face. "Kevin's a lucky guy."

"You think so?" I ask playfully. "I'm flattered."

"I know so. You're quite the catch, sister. I mean that. I'm glad that you're finally reaching out and giving love a chance." Kim's such a sweetheart. I give her a smile and motions for us to head on out. We both grab our hair/makeup bags and I follow her lead once more.

"It isn't easy to do, but I'm trying. Kev's the absolute best. He's so considerate and understanding. I love him, Kim." I look forward to the day that I'm strong enough to make my relationship with Kev official.

"You two are the perfect fit. I'm happy for you, Joli." Kim pokes my upper arm playfully. "You and Kev are really good together."

"I don't know if I really would've even entertained the thought of preparing for a relationship if it weren't for you." I admit, bumping Kim with my elbow. "You're great, Kimmy."

"I'm so glad you're back." Kim giggles. We walk into the big dressing room where all of us ladies go to fix our hair and makeup. There are several different stylists and makeup artists here, but Kim and I have never bothered with them. We either take care of ourselves or each other.

We walk over to one of the big counters and sit down our bags. There aren't many other people in here at the moment, where we've still got a bit of time before Nitro starts. I can't stop myself from feeling so damn excited as I get out my makeup, my hairbrushes, and my straightener.

This is just such a natural routine for me. It's been so long since Kim and I did this together, but it feels like the last time was only yesterday. Wow. I love my job.

"I hope Kid and Scott show up." I comment as I plug in my straightener. While it heats up, I begin working on my makeup. I occasionally glance over at Kim as we both prepare ourselves.

"I wouldn't give up on them just yet, Joli. They've still got time." Kim's trying her best to reassure me, but I don't believe even she buys that idea.

"But what if they don't show up? Bischoff will throw a fit. I don't want them to get in trouble." I frown for just a moment.

"Scott, at least, won't get in too much trouble." Kim wants to add something about them missing my return, I know she does. She just doesn't want to upset me anymore. "Have they got a backup plan?"