Name: Ignorance
Author: Hollywood Scarlet (Casey)
Rating: T
Characters: Michelle McCool, Cody Rhodes, Mickie James.
Story Genre: Romance, Drama, Humor.
Summary: Michelle and Mickie have always hated each other, especially in the mists of their on-going rivalry for Michelle's Championship. When newly drafted Cody Rhodes gets pulled into the mix, which diva will prevail and who's intentions are pure?


A/N: I probably am going out of my mind starting a new story, especially when I have so many incomplete, but this one was just begging to be written. Dedicated to McCody maniac and my absolutely Flawless Bestie, Jess! Hope you like it sweetie :) xx

P.S: If you're a hardcore Mickie James fan, then I suggest you don't read it. If you're a fan but you still want to read it be my guest, just realize this story does not show Mickie James in a positive light.


A CHALLENGE I COULDN'T REFUSE.


I sighed as I finished lacing up my left boot. It was four days after the draft, and everyone was still buzzing about it. I on the other hand? Hardly. Most of the picks didn't concern me. The only draft picks I, so much as acknowledged were Kelly Kelly and Rosa Mendes – not that it was shocking or intimidating. I was holding the most prized Female title in pro-wrestling today and I had two new 'divas' on the roster who would most likely be after it. I'm not afraid of Kelly, I mean I'll be surprised if she could count the three count to win my title, although she'd have to actually harm me in the first place, which is seemingly impossible in Kelly's case. As for Rosa? She'd have to actually get some air time. The only people on the Smackdown roster I have to look out for are Mickie James and Beth Phoenix, my real only contenders. Even with that said, I had Layla to watch my back; so I guess you could say my year's been off to a pretty great start.

"Ready for another Flawless match, Chelle?" Layla's voice echoed through the locker room as she walked in. I was so concentrated on my thoughts; I'd forgotten where I was. I looked up at Layla, a grin settling on my lips.

I nodded. "Definitely. Let's go show, Smelly Kelly and Beth Phoenix how it's done." I jumped off the bench, grasping my title and placing it on my shoulder, Layla and I heading out the locker room.

"Did you see Piggy James tonight? Ugh!" Layla spat in disgust. "Wardrobe should really do something about her attire."

Layla and I simply gossiped about Piggy James, like usual as we made our way to the gorilla. I gazed up at the monitor to see Cody Rhodes making his Smackdown debut. I nudged Layla and gestured the monitor. He must have been drafted in the supplemental draft. "Isn't that the guy who use to walk around with Randy Orton on RAW?" Layla asked as she watched him move on the screen.

"Legacy, you mean." I corrected. Layla turned to me and shrugged.

"Same thing really; He and DiBiase were just Randy's bitches."

I rolled my eyes. "Layla, he did more than just follow Randy around like a lost puppy. He got himself known. I'd be Randy's bitch just to get wrestling exposure, wouldn't you?" I asked Layla.

Layla turned to me, a small grin forming from the corners of her lips. I narrowed my eyes at her, that grin can't be good. I thought. "You're defending him. What? Do you have a little fangirl crush on him or something?" Layla protested. I was taken aback by her statement. I didn't know Cody. Sure he was attractive but half the men in WWE were attractive.

I shook my head. "What? No. I don't have a thing for Cody. I barely know him." I defended. Layla narrowed her eyes at me. "I don't! I was just stating the facts." Layla eyed me suspiciously before deciding to let it go. Cody eventually won his match and made his way up the ramp and backstage. My eyes fell on a hot and sweaty Cody Rhodes. I tried to tear my eyes away from him before Layla noticed, but couldn't. His eyes eventually caught my gaze. Our gazes didn't move until Layla said something, snapping me back into reality. Did I really just get lost in his eyes?

"Did you hear a thing I said?" Layla whined. I looked down at her before nodding my head. "Then what did I say?" She asked, placing a hand on her hip.

I bit my lip hesitantly, trying to gather my thoughts. I couldn't remember what she was talking about. "Something about new shoes?" I guessed.

She looked at me suspiciously before speaking again. "That was a lucky guess." She stated before continuing to speak. I never noticed before, but Layla talked a lot. I nodded in agreement to whatever Layla was talking about before my eyes scanned the room. My eyes fell on Cody again who was taking a drink out of his water bottle. He turned to me, noticing my eyes glued to him. He smirked at me, causing me to blush lightly. Whoa, hold on, did I really just blush? I bowed my head down, trying to hide it; this only made it more noticeable because before I knew it he was chuckling at me.

"Michelle Leigh McCool!" Layla exclaimed causing most people to turn to us. After most people had turned away, Layla proceeded. "You think he's hot, don't you." She questioned in a loud whisper.

I rolled my eyes dramatically. "Well, yeah, look at him Lay." I whispered back, gesturing him with my left hand. Layla followed my gesture, staring at him for a few moments. Luckily he was talking to stagehand, so he could see Layla practically studying him. Layla turned back at me, pausing for a second or so because shrugging.

"I guess." She replied. My face dropped and I let out a small groan. She guessed? Anyone with eyes could see he was hot. I guess Layla has always had high standards, but still, I mean look at him! "Okay," She gave in. "Yeah he's hot, but you're practically undressing him with your damn eyes!" She noted. My gaze was on him, her voice snapping me out of my train of thought.

"Am not! I'm just…" My voice trailed to a silence as I tried to think of an excuse. My eyes fell on the water bottle in his hand. "Curious to know what brand of water he's drinking." I defended with a nod of my head. Layla didn't buy it, although she let it go, releasing a small sigh and a roll of her eyes.

It was silent for a good 5 minutes before our voices were heard again. Layla and I spotted Smelly Kelly talking to Piggy James and Glam-a-man. A devious grin spread across both our faces. Layla looked at each other, a nod of my head signaling for us to go over.

"Well, well, well, Look who we have here, Michelle. Piggy James brought some friends from the farm." Layla teased aloud as we made our way over to the trio, our backs to them.

"I just hope they both know that Piggy doesn't share, so we'll have to buy them a trough each." I teased back. Layla and I turned around, facing the trio. "Oh sorry, didn't realize you were standing here." I faked an apologetic tone, holding a hand on my heart. The trio just rolled their eyes.

"Could you just grow up?" Beth snapped at us. Layla and I placed an innocent expression our faces, glancing at each other before shrugging.

"What are you talking about, Glam-a-man?" I asked politely, battering my eyelashes innocently. She sneered at us.

"You two are pathetic, no wonder nobody likes you." Kelly spat as Beth's music hit the arena.

Layla and I just chuckled as Beth made her way over to the curtain. "Is that the best you've got Kelly? We couldn't care less. At least we have respect, something you will never, ever gain." I sneered as she followed Beth to the curtain. "Oh and Kelly?" I called from behind her. Stagehand and wrestlers around us (including Cody) turned to me, curious to know what I was about to say. "A shower once in a while wouldn't hurt." I called, grinning at the anger building on her features.

"Don't you two have anything better to do?" Mickie asked bitterly. Layla and I looked at each before turning to Mickie. We both shook our heads in unison. Mickie shook her head and let out a small laugh. "You're both so immature. God, why don't you drop dead already? Do us all a favor!" Mickie spat, getting right up in my face.

I placed my hands in front of body, as if to protect myself. "Easy there, Piggy. Jealous much?" I fired back. I wasn't afraid of her. She was pathetic. Everything about her was pathetic.

"There's is absolutely nothing to jealous about. You're just a heartless bitch, Michelle McCool," Mickie sneered before turning to Layla. "And you," She began, pointing to Layla. "You're not any better." She replied bitterly.

Layla and I let out a loud chuckle. "Like your opinion matters soooo much." I exaggerated in a sarcastic to tone, using my hands. I rolled my eyes. "Go eat another burger, bitch." I sneered as my theme hit the arena. "I'd love to stay and chat, but we've got a match to win. Not that you'd know anything about that." Layla and I continued laughing until we reached the stage. I could have sworn I saw Cody wink at me as I headed out to the arena. I shook those thoughts out of my head. I didn't need my head in the clouds, I had to focus.

The match was easily won. Layla started the match off against Kelly, performing some great strikes and grapples. When the pathetic Smelly Kelly couldn't continue, she tagged in Beth. Beth dominated Layla, although when she shoved Layla into the turnbuckle, I quickly used this to my advantage and tagged myself in. Beth got me grounded a couple of times, but before I could let her perform her finisher I countered any more moves she pulled. Before I knew it I had hit her with the Faith Breaker and she was lying unconscious on the mat. Once I got the three count, Layla jumped up on me as we celebrated another Flawless win. Layla and I grabbed a microphone each.

"Pathetic, aren't they Michelle." Layla clarified, motioning the hurt Kelly and Beth. Layla and I laughed as Kelly helped Beth out of the ring, glaring at us.

I shook my head. "When will the Smackdown divas get it? Lay-Cool runs Smackdown. We're untouchable." I said with a large smirk. As Layla opened her mouth to speak all of the sudden the lighting changed and Mickie James' theme began blaring throughout the arena. I rolled my eyes and let out a loud groan. Her theme song was so annoying, much like her. Piggy was pacing around the top of the ramp with a microphone in hand.

"You know what; I've had it up to hear with your pathetic little jokes. I want to stop it, once and for all!" Mickie exclaimed into the microphone. I could see the anger in her face. It was quite amusing. Layla and I had agitated her that much? Wow, we have a talent. I turned to Layla and she turned to me – we both sent each other a large smirk.

"Really Piggy? And what are you and your large ass possibly going to do to me? Huh, squash me?" I teased, laughing into the microphone.

Mickie's jaw was clenched and her teeth were gritted. She was pissed. What, no, she was beyond pissed. My job here was done.

"Actually, no Michelle. You see I've spoken to the General Manager and he has allowed me to challenge you for the WWE Women's Championship at Over The Limit." Mickie announced proudly - Pointing at myself and my title various times.

I paused and glanced at Layla before reverting my eyes back to Layla. I had a blank look on my face. Suddenly my facial expressed turned into amusement, when Layla and I howled in laughter. That pig really thinks she can meet my standards? Ha. That's the funniest thing I ever heard. "Fine, Piggy," I emphasized the word, I knew it pissed her off, "You can have your little title match," I paused again, glancing out into the crowd. "But if you lose, and you will lose, you have to come out here on Smackdown the following week, dressed up as a pig, and have a handi-cap match against," I paused once again and turned to Layla, "Simply Flawless!" Layla and I said in unison, with big smiles plastered on our faces.

Mickie let out a sarcastic chuckle before raising the microphone to her big mouth. "Fine. You're on!" She announced.

Piggy James was in for a big surprise come Over the limit. Believe me.


A/N: There you go guys. Sorry it took so long to post, I hurt my left hand and couldn't type properly, so I had to delay it. I hope you guys like, especially Jess. I love you girly, thanks for being so amazing. Sorry for the shortness, I didn't really see any other way to end it without it being super long. Don't forget to review.

Also I will have another chapter to 'Don't Let Go' and 'All You Needed' sometime tonight or tomorrow. Since the holidays start Friday (YAY!) I will hope to finish either 'All You Needed' or 'Don't Let Go' which will be a huge relief, even though I really do love writing them. Anyways I'll stop blabbing.

What to expect in the next couple of chapters; Cute McCody scenes, Backstage Brawl and an unexpected warning.

-Casey Marie xx