Title: It's Not About You
Author: Cherrycokerocks
Rating: T
Spoilers: None Really.
Disclaimer: I do not own anybody in this story. All belongs to TNA and/or themselves. Not me.
Pairings: Karen Angle/AJ Styles.
Summary: AJ Styles gets the shock of his life when his friend Karen Angle drops a bombshell that will change both their lives forever.
Notes: For the sake for the story. Kurt and Karen are separated but still married. They don't have any kids. Also, AJ is single without his two darling kids either. This is an older plot bunny of mine, rehashed for the Karen Styles pairing.

Chapter 1

Karen Angle stared at the two little white plastic sticks in front of her. Both were confirming her current worst fear, she was pregnant. And not only was she pregnant but she was pregnant with AJ's baby. She wasn't sure how it had happened. In fact that was a lie. Karen knew exactly how it had happened. She'd had a massive argument with Kurt and turned up at AJ's hotel room in a right state. He of course, being the good friend that we was, had offered her a shoulder to cry on. Throw in a large quantity of Jack Daniels and feelings that were usually kept well hidden had bubbled to the surface, they had made love and hadn't really spoken since. "What the hell am I going to do?" Karen said out loud.

"Are you okay in there, honey?" Traci Brooks called out from the other side of the bathroom door. "You've been in there for the last ever."

Karen took a deep breath, "I think so."

The Canadian Knockout laughed, "You don't sound so sure there, Karen."

The brunette stepped forward and opened the door, "That's because I'm not really." She held up the two sticks for her best friend to see, "I'm pregnant."

Traci's eyes went wide, "I thought you and Kurt weren't sleeping together anymore?"

"We aren't …. He's not the father."

The raven haired woman looked even more shocked, "Then who is it? Do I know him?"

Karen turned on her heels and walked back into the bathroom. She placed the pregnancy tests back down on the counter by the sink and ran a hand through her hair. She waited until Traci had followed her inside to speak again. "Yeah, you know him. It's AJ's. AJ is the father.

Traci gasped, "You have got to be shitting me? You and AJ aren't even speaking … When did you sleep with him and why didn't you tell me about it?"

"Two months ago. This is the reason why we aren't speaking. AJ decided it was a huge mistake and he's been ignoring me whenever possible since," Karen explained.

"Oh my god. I had no idea. Why didn't you say something?" Traci asked, clearly unsure why her friend would keep something like this from her.

"I wanted to but I felt really stupid after AJ rejected me and I didn't want to be reminded of the fact." Karen sighed heavily, "What am I going to do?"

Traci rubbed her hands together, "First thing we need to do is make you a doctor's appointment to confirm it. Those things aren't one hundred per cent accurate, you know."

Karen made a face, "I think it's a pretty sure bet that I am. I've skipped one period and I'm really late for this month. I just thought it was stress, ya know?"

Traci nodded, "I understand hon. We just really need to get things confirmed. What are you going to tell AJ?"

"Honestly? I have no idea. I can't exactly just walk right up to him and say, 'Hi … I'm pregnant … surprise!' can I?"

Traci laughed, "Well you could and I'm sure AJ's face would be priceless but that wouldn't be the best way to drop a bombshell like this. What about Kurt?"

The brunette made a face, "What about Kurt? He doesn't have anything to do with this.

"Good luck with telling him that. He's bound to have an opinion on the matter. He's still your husband after all," Traci reminded her.

"Not for much longer, thank god. I really don't want to have to deal with him right now. The longer he's kept in the dark the better."

Traci nodded, "Yeah, that's probably for the best, hon."

"I should go find AJ and tell him I have something important to say. I only hope he'll listen to me. Do you have any idea what room number he's in?" the brunette asked.

"Yeah, he's in room 205. It's just down the hallway on the right. Are you sure you want to tell him now?"

"No … But I gotta tell him sometime and the longer I put it off the harder it's gonna be. I'll be back soon. Wish me luck?"

Traci hugged Karen tightly. "Good luck hon."

"Thanks, I'm gonna need it." Karen picked up the two positive pregnancy tests and walked out of the bathroom and headed towards the door. On her way out, she stopped by her bed and picked up her purse. Once the tests were inside, she continued on her way out towards AJ's room. As she reached room 205, Karen began to feel nervous. Maybe this wasn't the best idea after all. Maybe she should wait until it had been confirmed? She pushed those thoughts out of her head. It was better to tell him now. She raised a shaky hand and knocked on the door.

A moment later, the door was opened but it was not AJ who was standing there, it was Angelina Love, dressed in only a white towel, "Oh hey Karen."

Karen stared at the other woman for a moment, unable to process the information. "Hi … Um is AJ there?"

The blond frowned for a moment, "AJ?"

"Yeah, this is his room right?"

Angelina smiled suddenly and nodded, "Yes … yes it is but he's kind of busy right now in the shower."

Karen was starting to feel sick, "Oh …. I see."

"Can I pass on a message?"

The brunette shook her head, "No, no message."

Angelina studied her closely, "Are you okay, Karen? You don't look so good."

Karen swallowed hard, "I feel sick, I think it was something I ate. Excuse me …" Karen turned on her heels and ran as fast as she could back down the hallway towards her own room.

Angelina frowned for a second and then smirked to herself as she closed the door. As she turned around and went back towards her bed, a person walked out of the bathroom, "What are you looking so pleased about?"

"I just pulled the best impromptu rib on Karen Angle ever."

"How come? And why aren't you dressed yet? You've been out of the shower for ages."

Angelina pouted, "I've been deciding what to wear."

"Whatever! So tell me about the rib."

"For some reason, Karen thought this was AJ Styles' room so I kind of told her that he was in the shower."

Velvet Sky gasped, "Oh my god, Angelina … that's evil. I love it!" She held up her hand for her best friend to hi five.

"Holler!" the two members of the Beautiful People said at the same time.

When Karen reached her room, she ran straight to the bathroom. Only just reaching the toilet before she threw up. When she had finished she turned out to find a worried looking Traci standing behind her.

"That was quick. What happened? What did he say?"

Karen took a deep breath, "He didn't say anything. I didn't even talk to him."

Traci shot her a confused look, "He wasn't in?"

"Oh he was in all right. He just wasn't alone. Angelina answered the door, wearing only a towel. AJ was in the shower."

"Oh my god. I'm so sorry hon. I had no idea those two were dating."

"Me either. How could I have been so stupid?"

Down the hallway in room 215, AJ Styles sat alone. He was miserable. He'd been about to head out for some fresh air a few moments ago but he'd only gotten as far as the door. As he'd opened it, he happened to glance up the hallway and spotted Karen Angle talking to someone. He hadn't wanted her to see him so he retreated back inside to the safety on his room. Things between himself and the brunette had been strained as of late and he just didn't want to deal with her right now.