*!I've Been Waiting For a Girl Like You!*

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"Baby, what did you do? Surely it can't be as bad as your making it sound?"

Summer smiled as she remembered that day in Jim's office, the day that she learned Jeff was gone.

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"What could you have in mind that would blow my mind Ms. Ryan?" Jim asked. He was curious as to what this girl was up too.

"Well it's like this really Jim, I want to buy out my contract."

"Buy out your contract? Whatever for? You're doing well here, and you just got back!"

"I don't think you can use me the way I need to be used at this point in my career Jim. There are so many women competitors on Raw, and you need to focus on them, because frankly I just don't feel the same as I used to about this business."

"This is all stemming from me telling you about Jeff leaving isn't it? Does he mean that much to you? That you would give up your dreams?"

"Honestly Jim, it has nothing to do with Jeff and everything to do with me. You wanted to know about my trip Jim? Well my passion for this business left town when I did and it never came back with me. I love my music, and you can compare it to Jeff all you like, it wouldn't change the fact that right now I'm divided in what I want to do."

"Divided? Summer you are a tremendous talent. I'm asking you to re think what you're doing here. Don't do what I know you are about too. It can only hurt you in the end."

"I have too Jim. I'll post a formal goodbye to my fans on my site, so they don't worry too much when they don't see me for awhile. I've already agreed to writing the piece about Jeff, and posting what you've said, so don't worry, I won't let you down."

"Summer, do not do this, it's just not right."

"Not right for who Jim? Because it's something that I have to do for me. I can't just jump from my home in Cameron to Toronto and my studio, and then just fly all over the States for Raw shows. I know how much you want me to stay and keep doing this, but it's just not possible."

"Seeing as there really is no convincing you otherwise, I'll inform Vince of your decision. It won't be pretty I assure you, but you know that already. I just hope you know what you're doing here girl."

"I do Jim. This is the right move for me. I want to make music, it is my new dream, and it's almost a reality."

"Well, I guess that sums it all up then. I just hope that Jeff Hardy knows how lucky he is."

"He doesn't right now, but he will eventually. Jim, for what it's worth, I'm really sorry, I just can't do this anymore. The WWE prides itself on superstars having heart, and after all the politics and miscommunication, my heart lies somewhere else."

"Can I say something here Summer?"

"Of course you can Jim."

"From the moment that you walked through those doors, and took your spot here on the active roster, I knew you'd be big. When you started hanging out with Jeff Hardy, I knew it was only a matter of time before you really exploded onto the scene. You succeeded in doing that and I'm proud of you. Your heart left this business and I understand that, and I know where your heart lies. So do what you have to do. Just know you're welcome here anytime."

"Thank you Jim."

"How go home, and find your heart."

"What do you mean?"

"Summer, your heart is with Jeff in North Carolina. It's as plain as day to anyone who really knows you. I think it has been since the day you two met."

"You just might be right. I think it has been. Thanks so much for everything Jim. It was one hell of a ride."

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"Jeff, I quit."

"What do you mean baby?" Jeff asked. He was starting to get concerned now. She had gotten so serious all of a sudden; he didn't know what to expect from her.

"I said that I quit. I no longer work with the WWE. I made a choice."

"You did what?"

"I quit. I bought my contract out from under them, so now I own myself again."

"Why did you do that?"

"I couldn't play the games anymore Jeff. I was going to ask for more time off anyway, but when I found out you left, well I knew at that moment that you took my heart with you. And I also knew that it wouldn't be coming back. My heart I mean. It just wasn't right anymore."

"You quit because of me?"

"Partially. I love you Jeff, and without you by my side, wrestling ceases to matter. There was a time when that's all that mattered to me, getting into the ring and scrapping it out. Now it's different, I have bigger dreams and better motivation."

"What are those dreams princess?"

"To be a singer mostly. Other then that, signing Peroxwhy?gen to a contract on my label would be the next dream. You share my vision, you always have. Jeff Hardy, you are my dream."

"Wow."

"Is that all you ever say now?" Summer said laughing.

Jeff saw her start to laugh and felt himself break down and start laughing too. He kissed Summer on her nose and looked deeply into her eyes. He knew it before, but it was so much more apparent now. He was so absolutely in love with this woman. She wasn't afraid to say how she really felt, especially where he was concerned, and he adored it.

"You are my dream too Summer. You have been for awhile now..."

"So I guess the question now is, do you still want to be with my even though I no longer have a job?"

"Of course I do! I think I might want you even more now, after your confession. What you did for me, and even for yourself, well it speaks volumes on how much you care. I love you Summer Ryan."

"Jeff, you know I love you too."

Pulling her close to him and bending down, he kissed her gently on the lips and felt the sparks give way again. This was what they had both been waiting for. This very moment in time. This was the love they had been waiting for since the day they had met. At that moment, Summer knew it was going to last, it just felt right. Interrupting her thoughts and pulling away from the kiss Jeff had a thought he needed answered.

"So when do I get to see that one piece lingerie we bought together a year ago? I think I've been a good boy long enough don't you?"

Grinning evilly, he pulled her with him up the stairs and to her bedroom. It was time he showed her how much he really loved her. Now that he had her back in his life, there was no way he was going to let her go.

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