~With Marc~

When I got Jacksonville, I immediately hated how humid it was. Took a shower on Friday, Tuesday: still not dry.

I gotta have a talk with Cody about future AEW: Dynamite shows in Florida that include me.

But when I got to the arena, I was surprised by how nice the people were, until I met Kip Sabian and he bumped into me, snickering.

Kip: Oops.

I turned around and he did too.

Me: The hell is your problem?

Kip: Mine? Oh no, lad. I think you're in the wrong company. You should go to the other one, they bury pieces of shit like you.

I chuckled and then got in his face with a grin.

Me: Do you really think I'm an idiota? Unlike your fake bimbo you have the balls to insult me. I'm making my debut tonight, and I'm gonna go after your ass. Take this as a piece of advice.

I walked away, hoping I taught him a lesson, but he still talked back.

Kip: You call my girl fake, what about your old man? Oh yeah? He's dead!

I was berated by that and I got in his face again.

Me: Talk about my father one more time and you're getting whacked, and I'm not talking about the move. I'm talking about actual murder.

Kip: Yeah? We'll see.

He walked away laughing with his bimbo. I heard that she's going to challenge Shida for her title tonight, so I have to stay in gorilla in case something bad happens.

~Penelope Ford v Hikaru Shida: AEW Women's Championship~

I'm down by the babyface entranceway and she was coming in her gear. I was interested in why she would wear something like that to the ring, until I learned her actual gear is underneath.

Hikaru: Marc, why are you by the entranceway?

Me: I heard about your match so I wanted to keep an eye out in case some bad things happen.

Hikaru: Oh, you're sweet. Anyway, if anything happens, you'll back me up, right?

Me: Of course. Why wouldn't I?

She smiled and had a shade of pink on her cheeks.

Hikaru: My match is next.

Me: Good luck.

She entered and while Shida went to the ring, her opponent and her boyfriend got in her face. She punched Ford, but got shoved to the ground by Kip, making her burst in tears.

I knew something like this would happen. I didn't want my music playing and I came out of the curtain, and a huge pop was made while I had a pissed off look in my eyes. Kip was stunned as I made my way to the ring and got in his face.

Me: You wanna hit girls? How about you hit me instead!

That got a ton of support from the crowd as I tended to Hikaru.

Me: You okay?

Shida: Yeah, I'm fine.

Me: Can you stand?

I helped her up and she gave me a hug. It was awkward, but I hugged her back to make it seem like we're friends in real life, even though we just met. I eventually went out of the ring and stayed at ringside, just for precaution.

The match began with a brawl, until Shida hit her Falcon Arrow early, but Ford kicked out at 2. She was irate, but she calmed down.

Hikaru was going for another one until Kip distracted her. That was when I had enough. I pulled him down from the apron and gave him the Mafia Hit headbutt. That knocked him on his ass right there, making Penelope Ford yell at me until Hikaru gave her another Falcon Arrow for the win.

Once Kip and his girl went on the ramp, I celebrated with Shida, but I had to send him a message. I grabbed a mic and yelled into it.

Me: Hey! Turn around you son of a bitch!

He did, and was angry at me.

Me: You can't be hitting on women. You're labeled as an arsehole if you put your hands on a beautiful signora like Shida!

Hikaru was blushing as I said that as the crowd agreed with me about men not hitting women.

Me: That's right! But what you can do is beat her brother's ass, and that's exactly what I'm planning to do to you next week on Dynamite!

A round of cheers and applause from the crowd were looking forward to me putting my hands on Kip.

Me: I wasn't planning on coming out to support my friend, but now I'm putting a hit out on you! And in order to beat you in a fair match, I'm gonna need you to take that bimbo back to plastic surgery!

I did a mic drop and that got everyone fired up for my match next week. Shida was trying to hide her blush, but she couldn't. She smiled and hugged me again. I had to return because why not? She's beautiful and I had to defend her from that "Superbad" Bitch Sabian.

When I got back through gorilla, I was met by Cody and he was smirking a bit, but was mostly serious.

Cody: This wasn't the debut we planned for you.

Me: Sorry, Cody. I just couldn't let Kip hit another woman like Shida.

Cody: Listen, I respect the fact that you defended Hikaru, but you gotta let us know next time. Next week, you have your match, but Hikaru will be at ringside.

Shida was a bit shocked, but it was perfect. In case Penelope tries to fuck it all up, Shida comes in to stop it. And our referee for the match? None other than the awesome Aubrey Edwards.

Aubrey had a ton of experience in officiating wrestling matches and outside of her role, she's a down to earth lady. I've seen her interview with Chris Van Vilet, and it shows that Aubrey's smart, humbled, respectful, and actually very funny. Look at the thumbnail on YouTube. Does that look funny or what?

Anyway, we went over to Aubrey who was a bit disappointed with me coming to help Hikaru up, but she understood what I was doing.

Aubrey: Marc, I respect what you've done tonight, standing up for Hikaru, but next time, just stay out of it.

Me: Alright.

Aubrey: Don't "alright" me, just, whatever happens in your match next week, just don't do anything stupid.

Me: I don't plan to.

Aubrey: Good, because if you do, I'll kick you in the balls.

Me: Really?

Aubrey: No, not really.

She shared a laugh with me and it was amazing to talk to the legendary Aubrey Edwards. She was easy to talk to and quite fun to be around.

When the show was over we packed for home. I was going home hunting to see what house would work for me. I thought Florida would work but the weather is ridiculous. I can't work with the intense humidity. So I think the state would work for me is in New York City.

NYC was gorgeous, and while extremely expensive, there were a couple of houses that were up for sale and it was great to see, but I had a home in Italy that was still there.

I had to sell it for £2,500,000. Pretty expensive if you ask me because I had to move out of there since the mob is after me and I moved to a new house.

I had to get some help from the movers and once after we unpacked a couple boxes, I went to sleep in the new bed I bought before the move.

~10:00 AM~

I woke up to start my day with a couple stretches and some workouts for the time being. I didn't have a gym yet so I went with jumping jacks, sit-ups, push-ups, and jump-roping. After that I showered in the most comfortable water I've ever been in.

I got Hikaru's number after we became friends and I asked if she wanted to come up and visit, all she had to do was ask.

I continued unpacking the boxes until I heard the doorbell ring. I went to answer and I saw that HIKARU was there.

Hikaru: Hey, Marc.

Me: Ciao, my lady.

Hikaru: May I enter?

Me: Of course.

I let her in and she was surprised by how maxing the house was.

Hikaru: This is amazing.

Me: Sí, it's awesome.

Hikaru looked at my wrestling memorabilia and was interested in looking.

Hikaru: I see you're still unpacking.

Me: I am.

Hikaru: If you want, I can help?

Me: If you want to, I won't force you into anything.

Hikaru: You helped me out from last week, I want to return the favor.

I put my hands up and said,

Me: Alright.

She laughed and smiled and started helping me unpack.

It was great to see Hikaru here, but I wondered how she knew where I was living now.

Me: Can I ask you something?

Hikaru: Yes.

Me: How did you know where I moved to?

Hikaru(jokingly): Um, hello? You sent me your address.

Me: Oh.

We chuckled as we kept unpacking.

She was still smiling that cute smile. I'll admit, Shida reminds me a bit of an ex-girlfriend that was nice enough until I learned it was just to get into the spotlight and steal it from me, but I know Shida wouldn't steal it. She seems to be the opposite of that ex-girlfriend: humbled, kind, and grateful to be in wrestling while working as an actress in Japan.

Me: Why are you around me for some time now?

Shida: You mean by what?

Me: I mean by you're shy and blushing whenever I'm around, and I think you have feelings for me.

She became a bit pissed and said something that made me regret saying that line.

Shida: I have feelings. Okay. Isn't it too much to explain, Marc?

She threw down the box and was starting to walk out. I had to stop her before she made her exit.

Me: Hikaru. Listen, signoria, I'm sorry for that. I know how it is to have feelings. I get it, but I'm just not ready for a relationship yet.

Shida scoffed and attempts to walk out again, but I stop her.

Me: How about this? We'll stay amicos for now. Then, if we do start developing feelings for each other, we'll talk about it. Is that fair?

Shida: Yeah, it sounds fair. I'll work with that.

Me: Alright, good. I'll buy lunch when we're done unpacking. Okay?

Shida: Okay.

Shida reminds me a bit of Lorraine Bracco in that Goodfellas scene. She was pissed that I, Ray Liotta, thought the feelings meant nothing, until I made a proposition, which she accepted.

~12:10 PM~

Me: And we are done! What do you think, Hikaru?

We looked at the memorabilia on the wall with a TV above the fireplace. It looked great as I had my flag above my kitchen window.

Hikaru: It all looks fantastic. I think we did a good job.

Me: Absolutely. You know, I think we make a pretty good team, as long as we develop chemistry.

Hikaru: I think so.

I then heard her stomach growling and I knew it was time to eat. She grabbed her stomach and was smiling and blushing in embarrassment.

Hikaru: Oh I'm so sorry!

We both laughed and it was cute to see this side of her.

Me: I'll order some pizze, you're alright with that?

Hikaru: Today's my cheat day, so yes please.

Me: Okay. I'll order it now. Plain cheese?

Hikaru: Please.

I ordered us some pizza from a local Italian restaurant that I heard their pizza won 11 awards and it was the best while hot. I even had a couple of diet sodas and beer in the fridge while we just talked as we ate.

I have no problem talking about my life, but having a father in the mob, is kind of a touchy subject for me. I don't mind it at all, but I don't like talking about it since I almost got killed at the day of my father's funeral, but Hikaru, she seems to be very delightful to work with backstage.

I mean she's so cute even a ladybug wouldn't match up with her!

After just hanging out, she had to go home, which I had no problem with. I had to lead her to her car to make sure that no one tries to hurt her, even though I'm like in the middle of nowhere.

Hikaru: It's been great hanging out with you.

Me: It has. Thanks for stopping by and helping me out with the unpacking.

Hikaru: It's not a problem. Guess I'll see you next Wednesday?

Me: Sí, Hikaru.

As soon as I was about to say goodnight, Hikaru kissed me on my cheek.

I wasn't expecting that. It has to be a sign that she's in love with me. I had to hide my blush before she knows about my feelings for her as well.

Me: Well that was unexpected.

Hikaru: That's to give you an idea of how I feel about you. Goodnight, Marc.

Me: Goodnight, signora.

~With Hikaru~

While walking to my car, I heard him say "Goodnight, signora" and that made me blush. I eventually regained my focus as I got in my car and drove away.

Marcello Costanzo, I think I love you. Not as a friend, but a lover.