Chapter 6Although Kenny insisted he was well enough to play in the Storm match on Sunday, Raw told him he’d be a substitute, only going on if someone was injured. Hayden hoped Kenny wouldn’t have to play, partially out of his concern for Kenny’s health—he was far from 100%—but also because he was enjoying snuggling up to Kenny. The two men sat under a blanket in the open hatchback of Hayden’s mother’s car, Kenny’s arm wrapped protectively around Hayden’s shoulders. The fact Kenny had allowed Hayden to drive them said volumes about how unwell he really was. Normally Kenny insisted on driving.
Their close proximity had drawn a few smiles or raised eyebrows from the other players and their supporters, but Hayden didn’t mind, and seemingly Kenny didn’t either. The blanket—Hayden’s idea to kee
