This Woman's Work

Chapter 1

Author's Note: I have had this idea for a while now and this will be my first ever John/Mickie pairing. The story will probably be less than 10 chapters and I was inspired by the song "This Woman's Work" by Kate Bush so I decided to name it that. I will update the other stories soon I just wanted to post this story to see if people liked it.

Disclaimer: As always, I own NOTHING except anyone you don't recongise. I am not writing this to make money, I am simply writing stories for my enjoyment (and also for the fact that its better than studying for my final psychology exam!)

Mickie James smiled widely as she headed to the Gorilla Position. It was the 23rd of June 2008 and as it was a Monday she was getting ready for her upcoming non-title match against Jillian Hall. Her title belt was draped proudly across her waist and she approached the gorilla her smile got wider as she saw him standing there talking to CM Punk.

"Jesus Christ girl! You almost killed me!" John Cena teased as Mickie practically rugby tackled him to the ground before hugging her boyfriend of almost 1 year.

"Oh shut up you big drama queen!" Mickie said rolling her eyes at him but she smiled at him.

"I know I am! That's why you love me!" John replied smiling before leaning down and kissing her softly on the lips.

"And I'm outta here...as much as I enjoy your company I don't wanna see that." Punk joked and Mickie who was cuddled close to John stuck her tongue out at her best friend – she had known Punk or Phil for many years and he was practically her brother. "Love you too Mickie...good luck out there...see ya." Punk said with a grin as he walked down the corridor.

"Maria went back to the hotel!" Mickie yelled as she noticed he was heading for the Women's locker room. She and John laughed as he done a funny sort of side step thing and headed for the parking lot. He had wrestled earlier so his work was done.

John turned to Mickie she pulled him close and kissed him long and slow. He wrapped his arms around her and she wrapped hers around his neck. As they broke away she rested her head against his forehead.

"Be careful out there, I don't wanna see you get hurt." John softly told her running a finger down her cheek.

"Maybe I should have picked another profession then?" Mickie said lightly and when she saw the look he shot her she smiled softy at him.

"I will Mr Cena if you promise me you won't try and FU the Big Show again...or even worse the Great Khali." Mickie replied as thought of the time he broke one of his ribs in his match against the Big Show because he wanted to play Mr Show off.

"I bet he's lighter than you." John replied with a smirk causing Mickie to hit him on the arm.

The sound of girlish laughter made her roll her eyes and curse under her breath. John smiled slightly and whispered "Be nice." as Layla, Jillian and Kelly Kelly approached. He put his arm around Mickie as the three women approached.

Kelly Kelly scowled when she saw this as it was no secret that she fancied John Cena. Every time she saw him she always flirted (especially when Mickie was there) and each time John knocked her back or of he felt like it humoured her, but as her name suggests and plus the fact she was blonde Kelly Kelly didn't realise that was what he was doing and actually believed that he wanted her.

Layla was the dark haired one on the left who worshipped Kelly and Jillian. She constantly bitched about everyone and tried to flirt with all the guys.

"Nice outfit Mickie...the 70's are so in this year!" Jillian said nastily as they approached them taking in Mickie's ring attire of a hot pink halter bikini style top and matching pink flares.

Mickie thought it was much better than Jillian's...she had a silver sparkly (albeit two sizes too small) tube top on which threatened to expose her ahem...assets. She had teamed this with tight fitting leather trousers and she looked as if she had been taking make up lessons from Coco the Clown. In fact the other two bimbo's looked near enough like that – Layla wore black leather trousers and a tight fit black corset. Kelly looked like "Hoe bag Barbie" with her pink short pants and black ripped fishnets and pink bikini style top.

Jillian was blonde and one of the most deluded people you would ever meet. She had a microphone headset on as she was going to share another one of her banshee screaming, I mean, singing sessions with the WWE Universe.

"I happen to like the retro look...I think it's kinda sexy." John replied smiling down at Mickie who grinned back at him.

Kelly glared at Mickie but she also made a mental note to herself at the same time: Note to self - retro = sexy

"So what delight have you got in store for us this evening Jillian?" Mickie asked sweetly and both she and John tried not laugh as Jillian was oblivious to her sarcasm.

"Well seeing as I am the best singer in the WWE...sorry John but you're not as talented as me..." Jillian gushed and smiled apologetically at John.

"I know...I just can't compete with you...you're that amazing. Has anyone ever told you, you're like Britney Spears?" John said his voice dripping with false enthusiasm.

Jillian's face dropped. How dare he! She was way better than Britney in her opinion.

"Before or after her meltdown?" Mickie quipped and they laughed as Layla and Kelly had to hold back a fuming Jillian.

"You think you're so funny! We'll you won't be laughing when I kick your ass!" Jillian screeched.

Mickie broke away from her boyfriend and stepped closer to the blonde.

"Oh yeah? Well if you spent as much time wrestling as you do on your "singing" I might feel threatened by you." Mickie replied and beamed at the Diva who was now red in the face with anger.

Before she could react, her music played into the arena.

"Leave it Jill, she's not worth it." Layla said as Jillian tried to break free.

"Its just you and me bitch!" Jillian hissed at Mickie as she broke from her friend's grip and flung her hair over her shoulder and marched towards the arena.

Layla and Kelly glared at Mickie and followed Jillian out. Before Kelly went out she turned John and smiled seductively at him.

"See you later Johnny." She purred before going out.

"Yeah in your dreams Barbie!" John hollered and Mickie turned to him and burst out laughing.

"She is such a fucking moron."

John grinned and walked over and hugged his girlfriend.

"You know you're so much better than them...that's why I love you." John said and kissed her.

They continued to make out until Jillian's began to sing "Don't cha" by the Pussycat Dolls.

"Jesus its like cats being tortured repeatedly with a hot iron." John said with a shudder as they broke apart.

"I guess that's my cue." Mickie joked as she headed towards the entrance. She laughed as she spotted some tech guys covering their ears.

"Here and good luck." A blonde haired tech said to her as he quickly removed his hands and gave her a microphone before covering his ears once more to try and stem out that godforsaken noise.

"Show time." Mickie whispered and smiled back at John before walking out to the WWE fans.

"DON'T CHA WISH YOUR GIRLFRIEND WAS HOT LIKE ME? DON'T CHA WISH YOUR GIRLFRIEND WAS RAW LIKE ME? DON'T CHA!" Jillian screeched as she stood in the ring dancing while she sang.

Layla danced and cheered her friend on whist Kelly just rolled her eyes and scowled at Jillian.

King: She may be hot J.R, but sing she cannot.

J.R nodded in agreement. "I know what you mean King, she may look like an angel but she sure as hell don't sound like one."

Suddenly Mickie's music blasted through the speakers and she done her usual bouncing up and down thing. The fans cheered and J.R and the King looked relieved.

"AND HER OPPONENT FROM RICHMOND, VIRIGINA, SHE IS THE WWE WOMEN'S CHAMPION...MICKIE JAMES!" Lillian announced with a smile also sounding relieved.

"Cut the music....damn Jillian I didn't know that was you!" Mickie announced shaking her head.

Jillian smirked at her. "I'm just that talented Mickie..." The sound of booing cut her off.

"SHUT UP! LIKE YOU ALL KNOW ABOUT SINGING!" Jillian screeched at the crowd.

"That's talented? Damn! I thought someone was shoving a hot poker up an alley cat's ass!" Mickie replied smirking and the fans roared with laughter.

Kelly tried not to laugh, although she hated Mickie with a passion she knew the Virginia native was right...Jillian was terrible. Layla just scowled at Mickie along with Jillian.

"You think you're so great huh Mickie?" Jillian spat. "Let's see how great you think you are when I beat you tonight!" Jillian declared with a confident smile.

Mickie walked down the ramp with a determined look on her face, she was going to shut that bitch up for once and for all. Jillian took her headset off and gave it Layla.

As she got in the ring she climbed the turn buckle and done her usual thing. Jillian stood glaring at her. Layla and Kelly got out and stood at ringside. If they tried to interrupt the match then Jillian would be disqualified.

Mickie got down and smirked at Jillian. She took her belt off and gave it to the referee. He wandered over and gave it to Lillian who took it with her to the announcer table. The referee then looked at the two women and signalled for the bell. The match began.

Jillian rushed over to Mickie and shoved her to the ground. Layla and Kelly laughed as Mickie touched her mouth. She quickly got back to her feet and practically rugby tackled Jillian to the ground. She began pounding the blonde with her fists. Jillian squirmed, trying to prevent the blows to her face. She reached out and grabbed the bottom rope. Mickie still continued her attack even though the referee was threatening to disqualify her.

"Come on Mickie break it up!" The ref yelled at her. She moved away from Jillian but aimed a sharp kick to her left side as she got back to her feet. Jillian seized the opportunity to slide out of the ring. Layla and Kelly rushed over and asked her if she was okay as she grabbed her head.

Mickie stared at them, her hands on her lips, grinning. Kelly glared at Mickie and mouthed the word "bitch" at her. Mickie grinned once more and three were confused to see the Diva walk across the ring and lean against the ropes.

The turned their attention from Mickie and both Layla and Kelly checked on Jillian. The referee was at "4".

The crowd cheered and the three women were confused as to why but before they could do anything Mickie used the ropes near them to give her leverage to jump and kick out, knocking Jillian into Layla and Kelly.

Kelly landed on her ass and Mickie burst out laughing. Jillian wearily got to her feet and got back into the ring.

Layla helped a fuming Kelly to her feet, the blonde's face was almost the same colour as her outfit.

Meanwhile in the ring, Jillian had gained the upper hand. She kicked Mickie in the stomach causing her to fall and clutch her stomach.

"I gotta say King, even though Jillian can't sing, she sure can wrestle." J.R. commented as he watched the two women fight.

"You got that right. Jillian could prove to be a likely candidate for the next WWE Women's champ." Jerry replied with a smile.

Mickie winced as Jillian grabbed her by the hair again and pulled her to her feet. She grabbed Mickie's left arm and Mickie struggled to break free. Jillian twisted her arm and her her to the floor. Jillian then went for the cover but Mickie kicked out at 2.

Jillian glared at the referee then tried to make Mickie tap out by pulling on her left arm. Kelly laughed from ringside. Mickie grimaced and yelled in pain but she somehow managed to get back onto her feet. Jillian still had her grip on her. Mickie reached out and punched Jillian in the stomach with her free hand. Jillian jumped back and Mickie punched her again as she felt the grip the blonde had on her loosen. She continued until Jillian broke away from her. The blonde had the wind knocked out of her and was doubled over. Mickie knew this was her chance – it was now or never she waited for Jillian to turn round.

Layla frowned as she watched – what was Mickie going to do? Kelly knew exactly what Mickie was planning to do.

"JILLIAN LOOK OUT!" Kelly yelled.

Jillian turned to to blonde confused and then turned round – her face met Mickie's boot. Mickie went for the cover and got the three count.

As the referee went and collected Mickie's belt she stared at Kelly and mouthed "Thanks." as her distraction had helped her win.

JILLIAN was still on the floor. Mickie raised her arm in the air and smiled at the referee when he gave her belt. As he raised her arm she lifted her belt in the air and the crowd cheered in approval.

She slid out the ring and saluted the fans as she walked up the ramp. She laughed as she watched Layla help Jillian to her feet and saw her shout at Kelly who pointed at Mickie and tried to argue that she was trying to help.

Mickie was still smiling when she got to the back. Her smile widened as she saw one of her best friend's Candice Michelle clapping her hands.

"Great job out there...Kelly's face was classic!" Candice congratulated with a giggle as she hugged her friend.

"Thanks, did you see Jillian yelling at her? Things won't be happy in bimbo's paradise." Mickie joked as the two women stood there.

Minutes later the three other women came through the curtain.

"Awe Jillian, unlucky again." Candice said her voice dripping with false sincerity.

Jillian's eyes turned into tiny slits. Layla was helping her stand whilst Kelly stood at her other side looking moody.

"Don't worry, there's always next time!" Mickie picked up where Candice left off.

Before Jillian could reply Candice slung her arm around her friend's shoulder and they laughed as they made their way back to the locker room.

"Hey are you and John coming out tonight?" Candice asked as they walked down the hallway.

"Yeah, its Silver isn't it? (A.N. Random name I know just roll with it.) Just a few blocks down from the hotel?" Mickie asked the raven haired Diva who nodded.

"Yep, I told Jeff that you were coming to my room to get ready. Candice replied.

"Sounds good. I better give John..." Mickie replied as they reached the locker room.

"No need!" Candice cheerfully cried as they stopped outside the door.

Mickie frowned at her friend who smiled at her. "Jeff is with him, they are going with Randy and Ashley." Candice replied. "Now come on...if we hurry we won't bump into the 3 bitches of RAW."

Chapter 2 Summary

It takes forever for Mickie and Candice to get to the club. Once they get there everyone unwinds and someone gets a nice surprise!

Please Review the next Chapter will be up soon!

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