Backstage after Ascension 132
"Good win. Good win."
Titus took a drink from his water bottle as I undid my boots. Matt was also in the locker room. It was a historic moment. Three active Hall of Famers in one room.
"Hey Titus, Matt and I are going to be having a Thanksgiving dinner at the school. You are more than welcome to come."
"No, we are not doing anything Thanksgiving related."
"You mean the holiday were Americans fed undocumented immigrants?"
"Yeah! That one! Do you have Thanksgiving in England? Or does it just rain all the time and you guys be sad?"
"You've been to England numerous times! James Howard was from England!"
"James Howard was from San Francisco. Given your special interests, you think you would know that Matthew."
Titus chuckled a bit.
"I appreciate the offer, but I will have to pass. My birthday is coming up and I want to prep for that. Big plans."
"Well good luck my friend. As usual, Titus and Stormrage do all the heavy lifting. It was a pleasure."
I shook hands with Titus who said his goodbyes and went to meet up with Rosie. I hear she was a big deal as a child or something. I'm not sure. To be honest I wasn't paying attention. I had a dental appointment the next day and I was scared.
Back at Kick Ass Academia
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Come on man, we are gonna do A Live Mas Thanksgiving Two: Electric Boogaloo."
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No."
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What about this? A Live Mas Thanksgiving Two: This Time It's Personal."
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No."
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What about this other idea I have? Two Belts, One Guy."
I made sure to show Matt both the Mayhem and Elite Overweight Titles I was carrying.
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NO!"
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Why are you so pissed?"
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Do you remember the last time we did a Live Mas Thanksgiving?"
I stopped to think for a minute, when it all came flooding back.
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Hell yeah I do! We got hot bitches, good food, and we won that week."
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You were also arrested for soliciting a prostitute!"
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They were classy escorts. Besides, you ruined it by trying to kiss yours on the mouth."
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I just have a lot on my mind right now Mikey. We are both coming off wins and we are still no closer to knowing our future. I just worry about the state of WZCW. Ownership seems to be in flux. Corporate didn't say anything to Pablo backstage when we brought him for his tryout. Most of the suits are never around. It just feels like we are stuck."
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Look, Pablo did fine. He just wore that damn mask around the entire time and it freaks people out how he refuses to take it off, even when eating. It's creepy."
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Fair point, but I'm just worried."
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It's like you said mi hermano, just one win. It's all we can do. Just one week at a time, one win at a time."
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When did you get to be the sage in the team?"
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I don't know. Probably while you were busy kissing hookers on the mouth last time we tried to do Thanksgiving."
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This is why we aren't doing anything Thanksgiving themed!"
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Can I at least make one joke? Just one. It's relevant to my opponent."
I looked at Matt with puppy dog eyes.
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Go ahead."
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It must be Thanksgiving, cause I know Baby Doll wants the stuffing!"
Matt did chuckle a little.
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Are you going to give her your special gravy with the stuffing?"
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Ewwwww! Dude, too far! She is a kind and respectable lady."
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Who is a kind and respectable lady?"
I didn't miss a beat with this upcoming joke.
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NOT YOUR MOM!"
I spun around and it was Katherine. I had managed to blow it with her before I even got started. Matt had to hide his face to keep from laughing.
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That's mean. She does her best."
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I'm sorry Katherine. I had no idea it was you. I would have never said that had I know you were coming up behind me."
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It was just a harmless joke. It isn't a big deal at all."
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No, it was rude. Totally uncalled for."
I tried to keep my answers short. Every time I was around Katherine I just felt different. It was something I hadn't felt in a long time. It made me feel like an awkward teenager again. Not like awkward erection while slow dancing at your middle school dance awkward, but close.
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He only says that because he has a crush on you. Like bad."
Katherine was blushing a bit and I was speechless. Why would Matt do this? Why was he being such a Killjoy?
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Like I've seen this guy around A LOT of women, and never once have I seen him on such good behavior. He likes you Katherine."
I was about to kick Matt in his tiny dick when she responded.
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Well, I'll tell you what. If you really feel bad about the joke, why don't you come to Thanksgiving dinner with my parents. They want me to bring a man home for the holidays every year, so I'm sure this will be a pleasant surprise for them."
I started to stumble over my words. Matt had been my wing man and I hadn't even realized it.
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I can't take advantage of my position as your teacher. It wouldn't be ethical."
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Pffffft. Ethical. Last time we had to work Thanksgiving week he hired two hook...."
Matt fell to floor mysteriously clinching his genitals.
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I was going to eventually say to go. You have been working hard. First ever dual champion, you deserve some time off. Just go have fun."
You could tell Matt had just been hit low when he was talking. I helped him up.
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Are you sure this is cool? I need to prep for my match with Adams, I need to help you go through more student paperwork. There is a lot of work to be done."
Matt got to his feet and leaned in close.
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Look man, you and I have been doing this together for, like five years and in that time I have seen you with a bunch of different girls who you never gave a second thought to. I know how you feel about Katherine. You are my brother and I want you to be happy and I know she would make you happy. You bust your ass in that ring. Few people in the wrestling world work as hard as you, you deserve some sort of break. You go have fun man. Don't worry about any of the other students, don't worry about Adams. Just focus, for once, on you and your own desires."
Matt put his arm around my neck and touched his forehead to mine.
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I've spoken to her, I've talked you up to her. You got this man."
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Thank you. I love you homie............no homo."
I patted Matt on the back and turned to tell Katherine I was in.
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Oh, Mikey one more thing."
I turned back to face Matt, only to be met with the a painful shot to my own balls. I feel on the ground in pain.
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Love you brother."
Note that Matt did not say no homo.
Katherine helped me to my feet and to my car as Matt had to pull Ozzie off Pablo. He was giving him an Indian burn.
A FEW DAYS LATER
I went to Thanksgiving dinner with Katherine and while I was nervous, I was on my best behavior in front of her parents. It was a wonderful time with none of the usual Mikey Stormrage shenanigans. When it was time for me to leave San Juan, I gave Katherine a hug and thanked her for the invite. She smiled and said we would have to hang out again outside of school soon. I turned to head to my car when I heard her running behind me. I turned around and she kissed me. It wasn't passionate, it wasn't deep, but it felt like the best kiss I had ever received. She smiled and I smiled back and kissed her softly. It truly was a Thanksgiving miracle.
Oh and it turns out Katherine's mom was a kind and respectable lady. Who knew?