Post by Samuel Chatman on May 31, 2021 23:52:12 GMT -5
Saturday, May 29, 2021
7:20 a.m.
Austin and Todrick’s house
Manhattan, NY
”Reflection”
The sun shines through the bedroom window, and Todrick Tabor looks over Austin and Domino, peacefully asleep. He smiles and gets up quietly. The last few months had been drastically improving for the two of them. The peaceful look on Austin’s face was not there when F2B closed its doors back in March. In truth, Austin had been a monster since that car accident that caused him to get a complete facial reconstruction. In truth, he had spent a lot of time coming to terms that his life had flipped upside down, and he didn’t mean to take that out on Todrick or hurt him, but he couldn’t help it. He sought validation in places that he shouldn’t and had stepped out on Todrick.
Todrick demanded they go to therapy, and Austin wasn’t willing to lose him and agreed. He truly loved him, and they had been together for October 28, 2020, and he wasn’t going to let all that hard work go to waste. The counseling had been doing wonders for both of them. Austin opened up about his past, and he was expressing more and working through some of his anger issues. His behavior on social media had even improved. He still needed to make amends with people, but he was at least trying.
He had selfishly interfered in all of Todrick’s friendships and alienated all those close to him. This did not sit well with them, and Druscilla “Prophet” White was involved in the fray. The two had some very public arguments, and Austin said some particularly nasty things to her. They had hoped to get their hands on one another, but fate had other plans. F2B closed, and they kept snipping at one another, but that changed when Austin was forced to get help.
He had been called everything from monster to bipolar, and often it was like dealing with Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. You never knew what version of Austin you were going to get. Austin was up now, and he saw Todrick sipping his tea, looking out at the city and kissed him on the forehead, and took Domino outside for a walk. The fresh air felt good on his skin. He wanted to be outdoors today. He had some critical things to do today. A few clients for his personal training business, a promo for his debut match in OPW, and last and certainly not least, a trip to the jewelry store. Today was the day. The moment he laid eyes on Todrick, he knew that one day he would wear his ring. He couldn’t stop smiling at the thought. He cleaned up after Domino and headed back inside the house. Todrick greeted him with a cup of coffee and a smile.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Good morning babe.
TODRICK TABOR: Good morning boo. You have a hectic day today. I laid your clothes out on the bed because you have a client to meet at the gym in an hour. So, get that naughty look off your face right now because you don’t have time.
Austin grins and nods playfully, swats Todrick’s backside, and heads upstairs. ” How did I get so lucky?” He thinks to himself. He showers and gets dressed, and heads back downstairs. Todrick hands him his gym bag and his Jeep keys. He says goodbye to Domino and Todrick and heads out the door.
Saturday, May 29, 2021
8:30 a.m.
Encore Fitness
Manhattan, NY
8:30 a.m.
Encore Fitness
Manhattan, NY
”Dues Paid”
Austin steps into the gym and meets up with his first client of the day. He can barely concentrate as his mind is on his three o’clock appointment at the jewelry store. They go through the usual motions, and today she was coming on strong with the flirting, but he didn’t mind. He was used to both his male and female clients coming on to him. He was a changed man, and he was not going to give in to the temptation. At the end of their session, she seemed a little disappointed. Austin was polite but hurried off towards the locker room to create some distance.
The second client comes in, and there would be no issues with this one; their relationship was strictly professional. However, the last client would be a challenge because the last they saw each other a few months ago, Austin slept with her. He had been dodging her calls, but she booked a training session on the app he launched and could not do anything about it. She walked into the gym wearing a purple Fabletics outfit from Akasha Monroe’s collection. She looked fucking hot, and she knew it. Austin looked down and turned to readjust himself before she got closer. She walked up to him and pulled him into a hug. Her perfume was light and smelled delicious. Austin was careful not to wrap his arms around her. She didn’t care; she wanted another piece of that meat.
She lets him go and bends over, and starts stretching right in front of him. Sex was his weakness, and he had been working hard to control that. She was making this extremely difficult. She intentionally kept doing things that made her bounce and wiggle in all the right ways until they reached the end of their session. She goes to press up against him, and he takes a step back. He is polite, wishes her well, and heads to the showers as fast as his legs could carry him. He needed some privacy and some relief, but he had been a good boy and was proud of that.
He left the gym and headed to the pier. It was nice out, and he still needed to put something out on the internet to hype his upcoming match with Druscilla up. He parks and heads to his favorite spot. Once he gets settled, he sees the camera crew roll up in their creepy white van, and he laughs to himself. They set up, and the cameraman gives Austin a nod to start.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Outlaw Nation, you are in for a treat, The Phoenix has chosen OPW as a home, and I know that you were all anxious for that to happen. You can’t get enough of me on social media, so I thought I’d kept them in suspense for long enough; let’s make this happen. It should come as no surprise that when a talent like me is signed, you cash in on that right away, and I have a match against Druscilla “Prophet” White. We are no strangers if you’ve followed my career and my Twitter account.
Dru and I started pretty cool, but then she got involved in my relationship with Todrick Tabor, and I didn’t like that very much. She had no proof of me cheating or being mean to Todrick, but she started putting that out into the universe, so of course, I had to defend myself and direct her back to her own lane. You can’t just go around saying stuff like that and think that I won’t clap back. Sure I made mistakes, but it wasn’t her place to make them public. I felt like she was on a smear campaign, and I couldn’t wait to shut her mouth properly. I needed a sanctioned match, but F2B closed before we could dance our little dance.
We know I would’ve won, though. Look at all the hell I went through over there. They said I was afraid to face women and held back in the ring. My match with Le’Andra Fury proved that was a lie. They said that my height would hold me back but look at some of the powerhouses I fought, Aiden Romero, Brandon Moore, and the Three Bastards, the list goes on and on, and my matches all showcased my undying spirit. You see, Dru, I’m The Phoenix for a reason because I refuse to stay down. I always rise from the ashes, and when I rise, I scorch the Earth. I have an appetite for violence and destruction that can’t be satiated with a quick little exhibition to showcase talents.
I need wanton violence, and that is what I shall be bringing to our match. I know that outside of the ring, we’ve grown to be friends, and we share a love for Toddy, but that has no place when we step into the ring. That will not be on my mind. What I’m about to do to you in that ring will remind the world that I am fucking Austin Ramsey and that my name is not one that you will soon be forgetting. You are the first of many stepping stones that I will use to catapult myself to the top. Your name will be in the history books as the one who launched me to greatness here at OPW. I suppose I should be grateful for that. It is what fate intends, and we cannot deny Lady Fate.
I have forgiven you for all your past transgressions with me, but that has no bearing on what is about to happen. It will be you that is forgiving me for the hell that I will put you through. It is you that will be forgiving me for the pain that will last long after that final count of three and the ringing of the bell. I have paid my dues to be here, and I hope that you have not forgotten that. I like that you are always watching me. That means you know exactly what I have in store for you. I like that you watch because I need fans like you to make my name great in the streets. I like that you watch because my ego and my passion demands that you watch. If you aren’t afraid, then you truly are insane because I transition from The Phoenix to The Dark Phoenix in seconds, and you are quite familiar with that.
Get your affairs in order because you will not walk out of this match the same way that you entered. I pray that you will be able to walk at all. You see, I’ve studied you, and I know that you need your leg strength for most of your moveset, and I plan to take that away from you as quickly as possible. Once I take your legs away, I will work on your arms, which will significantly deplete your arsenal. Only then will I make you beg for sweet release to end the destruction, to end the pain. I will consider your request, and if my appetite has been filled, I will take to the sky and end your suffering. Do not allow those that you care about to watch this match. They will be forever changed.
OPW needed someone like me to challenge all the talent that has been coasting. A new challenger has entered the fray, and you have all be found wanting. My fire burns bright, and this is one fire that you will be unable to extinguish the flames. Prepare yourself for war, Druscilla, because this is no ordinary battle. To everyone else out there that is watching, my foot is on your neck.
The scene fades, and the crew packs it up and leaves. Austin looks out at the water, pleased.
Saturday, May 29, 2021
3:00 p.m.
NYC Diamond District
Manhattan, NY
3:00 p.m.
NYC Diamond District
Manhattan, NY
”Its Go Time”
Austin strolls into the jewelry store right on time. He is sweating and jittery. He greets Mike, the guy who helped him design and purchase this ring. Mike had been in this business long enough to know Austin’s palms were sweaty, so he skipped the handshake portion. He pulls out a box and shows Austin the ring, and he is pretty pleased with it. He clutches the box and is handed a copy of the invoice stamped paid. This ring cost him pretty heavily, but Todrick was worth the absolute best. He was not hurting for money with all his businesses, endorsements, and reality tv work.
He leaves the store and can barely contain himself. He calls home and asks Todrick to pick up the dry cleaning because he needed him out of the house for a bit. He stops at the store and picks up flowers and candles. When he gets home, he pets Domino and begins to set the place up. The food he ordered arrived because he wouldn’t have time to cook. He plates everything and sets the table. He puts the flowers in a vase on the table and rushes upstairs to shower and change. He puts on a black suit with no shirt underneath. He hated those things; just ask Vhodka Marie and Michelle Moore. He takes a single rose and heads downstairs just as Todrick enters the house.
TODRICK TABOR: Baaabe. Oh there you are. What’s all this?
Todrick puts the dry cleaning on the coat rack and accepts the rose. Austin pulls him close.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: This is because I’m in love with you Todrick Tabor.
Todrick laughs and rolls his eyes. It smells good in here, and you smell perfect, babe. Austin leads Todrick to the table and pulls his chair out.
TODRICK TABOR: You are such a gentleman. Thank you.
The ring is burning a hole in Austin’s jacket pocket. He takes his seat, and they have a wonderful meal. Austin clears the table and comes back with a bottle of champagne, and pours two glasses. He steals a kiss from Todrick and gets down on one knee. Todrick’s eyes widen, and his eyes begin to water.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Babe, we have been together for a while, and I see how you look at the wedding shows and the announcements from your friends on their engagements. I know that you have been dreaming of the day when you would be married. Well, I want to give that to you.
Todrick begins to cry, and Austin takes his left hand in his and opens the ring box.
AUSTIN RAMSEY: Todrick Tabor, will you make me the happiest man on the planet and agree to marry me?
Austin places the ring on Todrick’s finger, and he hears the words that he wanted to hear all day.
TODRICK TABOR: Yes. Yes I’ll marry you Austin Ramsey.
The two stand up together and hug. Todrick begins pulling Austin towards the stairs, and he blows out the candles, and the room goes dark.