This is my first story here! I hope you all enjoy it!

DISCLAIMER: I do not own anyone used in this fanfiction. All wrestlers are rightfully owned by themselves or the WWE.

Jeff's POV

I walked down the hallways backstage after my highly anticipated return to the WWE. My first match in years was against Seth Rollins, which I successfully won. So far, everyone was glad to see that I was back. On my way to the locker room, I was greeted by old and new faces. It felt good to be back.

Once I was in the locker room, I met eyes none other than CM Punk, my past on-screen (possibly off screen) enemy.

"Welcome back," he said, putting his ring gear in his bag.

He cleaned his look up quite a bit, sporting shorter hair. It looked...good. Great actually.

I picked up my backpack and said, "Thanks for welcoming me back."

It definitely felt a little awkward if I had to admit it. How long has it been, six or seven years? That was a pretty long while back.

"No problem, Hardy." he said, looking up at me. "You did good out there. You really kicked Rollins' ass."

"Uh, thanks." I said awkwardly. He was complementing me, how am I supposed to react? With awkwardness that is!

"We have a match as tag team partners tomorrow. You think we can cool off and mingle? Straighten out the past? I was sort of a dick back then, so I'd like to apologize. What do you say?" He rambled on and on.

I took off my armbands and looked over at him. "It's cool, it's not like your words killed me. We can settle our differences and look forward. We'll kick some butt while in the process as a bonus."

His words from the past kinda hurt me, but I can hopefully get over it. His apology seemed sincere, so I might as well forgive him and hopefully put the past behind.

"So, in order to settle things, wanna hang out?" he asked, what seems like hope in his eyes.

"Uh, sure. Just let me shower first." I said, kicking my shoes off.

"Okay, then. Meet me at catering!" he said before exiting the locker room.

This better not be a trap...

Once I was done showering, I put on some new clothes. Just as I was putting my shoes on, my phone rang. I quickly grabbed it to see that it was my brother Matt.

"Hello?" I asked once I answered the phone.

"Hey Jeff. How was your first day back?" He asked with enthusiasm.

"It was pretty awesome. When are you gonna return?" I said proudly.

"Soon...So, did you meet anyone new?" He asked, cheekiness in his voice.

"Yeah. Lots of new people." I said.

"Anything interesting happen?" He asked, cheekiness still in his voice.

"Yep. Punk talked to me and complemented my in ring ability. He also apologized for the past and I forgave him." I stated.

"What?! That jerk called you all those terrible names and you decide to forgive him?! What the hell?!" He yelled.

"He apologized and it seemed sincere! I know he was serious." I said with a sigh.

"How can you believe him, Jeff!" He yelled.

"Ugh, you know what? I'm hanging up. Goodbye Matt!" I said, frustrated.

He seemed kinda right, but I'm a grown man that can make his own damn decisions. If I get betrayed, than that's my own fault.

After that terrible phone call, I decided to go to catering, the place where I was meeting Phil. Once there, I saw Phil and a couple of others sitting at a table.

I grabbed a water bottle and made my way to his table.

"Hey guys." I said.

"Hey Jeff." said Phil, tapping the seat next to his. "You can sit here if you like."

I obeyed. Sitting across from me was my old friend, John Morrison.

"You guys are friends now, that's awesome." said John, grinning.

"Don't get too excited there, Morrison. You'll choke." said Phil before taking a sip of his Pepsi.

"I will not choke, trust me." John replied before taking a bite of his sandwich.

We chatted for a while before being approached by the Lunatic Fringe Dean Ambrose and a petite Diva by the name of AJ Lee, more calm and sane expressions than their characters.

"Hello, Jeff. My name's AJ. It's so nice to meet you! I'm such a huge fan." she rambled on before being interrupted by Dean.

"Sorry for her rambling. My name's Dean. It's a huge pleasure to meet you." Dean said, extending his arm to shake my hand. Of course, I shook his hand.

"Nice to meet you too. Same to you, AJ." I said, putting on the brightest smile I've ever shown.

AJ smiled as well and said, "It's a HUGE, HUGE honor to meet you!"

Before I knew it, she practically threw herself at me, hugging me as tight as she could.

"Okay, AJ. I think you've sucked all the life out of him with that life threatening hug. That's enough for today." said Dean with a chuckle, pulling AJ off of me. She simply pouted.

"It was nice meeting you!" said AJ with a wide grin before Dean grabbed her hand and led her out, mumbling a 'nice meeting you' as well.

"You have a fangirl! Aw, more fans for Jeff!" said Phil with a chuckle. John chuckled as well.

"Yeah...well, at least I have fans." I said with a Cheshire cat-like grin.

"Touché." Phil said, raising his arms up in defeat.

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