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A/N: Well, here is the sequel to "Don't Let Me Get Me". The story will go back and forth throughout it to show things that happened in the past and how it led to now. Thank you for reading!

Almost eight years. Kayley had been a WWE diva for nearly eight years. For some reason that number seemed impossible, yet it was real. Her body ached every morning, too many times going through tables and banging herself against the mat, but she had no intention of quitting. She loved the business, something that was always there for her. In some strange way it made sense to her.

Grabbing a bottle of water from catering she sat alone at a table. People sometimes tended to avoid her. The once excitable Alexis, was now much more laid back.

"Hey kid." Chris Irvine's voice was always welcome. Better known to his fans as Chris Jericho, he had been a constant friend to Kayley since her start in WWE. Taking a seat next to her he eyed her carefully.

"Are you ever going to stop looking at me like that, Chris?" She asked. "Phil and I broke up two years ago."

"You just haven't been the same since." Chris was still in normal clothes, a white T-shirt and jeans, and his body was turned toward her. Kayley shrugged. "You know Finn cares about you."

"I know." Kayley's answer was genuine. She had been with Finn Balor for a few months and she liked him, but something didn't feel right in general. Turning she looked at the empty seats at the table. "Think about how much things have changed, Chris." Her voice was sorrowful.

"What do you mean?"

"When I came here it was you and me and John, Beth, Melina, Dave..." Kayley gave a short laugh. "With what John did to Nicole, Nikki won't let him around us. Well, me. Beth and Melina left. Dave is a movie star. And Jeff..." Kayley's voice almost broke. "Well, let's just say that bitch of a wife is still working a number on him." Chris's hand caressed her back softly.

"I know. I've been through this, Sweets." His nickname for her made a small smile cross her face. "I remember when I came back and everything was different. It was hard to see Edge and Christian go. Shawn too. Think about how Paul has it." He was referring to their boss, Paul Levesque, better known to fans as Triple H. "He's been here a long time."

"I know. I'm sorry. I've just been thinking about it a lot."

"You're not thinking of leaving, are you?" Chris asked, worried.

"That depends. Are you taking some more time off. By that I mean a year or two?"

"I'm here for a while."

"I am too." She wasn't lying. Unless something else forced her out, this was where she belonged.

"Where is Nicole?" Chris asked trying to change the subject.

"She's in wardrobe." Kayley answered. "She needed a new dress for tonight. It's going to be red and white for Christmas."

"Speaking of that. What are you doing for the holidays?"

"Probably going to see my mom. Maybe just going home. Finn is flying over to Ireland. He asked me to go, but I think it's too early for that."

"Don't spend it alone."

"I'll try." Kayley answered. Chris put his arms around Kayley and pulled her too him.

"Keep your chin up, kid. I'm here for you." As the tears threatened Kayley moved from his grip and kissed him on the forehead.

"I should go see Nicole." She got up without another word and Chris watched her walk away. Kayley had done enough crying and she needed to distract herself. It was a two minute walk towards the seamstress.

"I am thinking pure candy-cane." Nicole's voice called from the small room. Kayley knocked and the ring announcer turned around in surprise.

"Kayley!" Nicole's arms wrapped around the Diva and pulled her into a hug. Normally half a foot shorter than Kayley, Nicole was wearing 5 inch heels. "I love your hair, girl." Kayley had dyed her hair black with teal and purple streaks.

"Thanks. When did you put the Rogue look in?" Nicole's hair was dark except around her face which was a platinum blonde.

"WWE approved it two days ago so I got it yesterday."

"I love it." Kayley's eyes lit up, but Nicole could see through it.

"You're really not doing well, huh?"

"No." Kayley answered, unable to control the tears now streaming down her face. "It's stupid, Nicole. I... I don't have it bad. Finn is wonderful. He's funny, smart, handsome, and he cares for me. I am still being pushed and the fans like me."

"Depression is a bitch."

"I got another text from Phil." Kayley pulled her iPhone from her pocket.

"What?" Nicole led Kayley toward a set of chairs and they both sat down. "What did it say?"

"It just said, 'Can we talk?'"

"Did you write back?"

"No. I don't even know how he got this number, to be honest." Kayley put the phone back in her jeans pocket. "I don't want to think about him. It's been two years. This needs to stop."

"Kayley, you were engaged for four." Nicole reminded her.

"Yeah, and he obviously saw something in AJ that he didn't see in me because he married her in 6 months. Including dating." Nicole looked at her friend helplessly. Kayley had some bouts of sadness, but this was lasting. "Enough about this. Tell me about Rami. When is his debut back to NXT?" Rami was Sami Zayn. He had been out for seven months with a bad shoulder injury.

"On the 23rd." Nicole answered. "He's feeling really strong. Shoulder doesn't hurt at all."

"Thank goodness." Kayley voiced Nicole's thoughts.

"Yeah, we were worried he might have to stay in rehab for a few more weeks." The two had fallen for each other separately more than a year before. However, neither had the courage to say something until Kayley made Finn bring Rami to a labor day party at her house. They had been inseparable ever since.

"I heard rumors that he's coming up to the main roster."

"How did you know?" Nicole asked, her eyes wide.

"Please, I'm an old hat around here, they tell me everything."

"Yeah. He's going to be in the rumble. But don't spread that around yet." Nicole was elated. Kayley mimicked zipping her lips. "Only this RAW before TLC." Kayley nodded. "Are you on the schedule for TLC?"

"Just as a help. Becky Lynch is going to lose to Sasha with Tamina and Naomi helping. I'm going to try and do something, but Tamina is pushing me off the top rope onto the floor."

"Ouch."

"Nah." It would hurt, but nothing too bad. Nicole's phone began to ring and her face lit up.

"Rami?" Kayley asked and Nicole nodded. "Well, take it."

"Hello?"

"Hello beautiful." His accent played with her.

"How are you?"

"I am feeling absolutely wonderful." She could tell he was smiling. "How are you?"

"Good, getting a dress for tonight."

"Whatever you wear you will look stunning."

"How do you figure that?" Nicole bantered playfully.

"Because sitting there in heels and sweats you still look amazing." His voice echoed through the small room. Nicole immediately hung up her phone and ran towards him. Rami picked her up and spun her around, getting a laugh in response before he kissed her with everything he had. Nicole's head swam as she touched the side of his face.

"What are you doing here?" She asked.

"I couldn't wait to see you." He answered. Immediately Nicole looked around and pulled Rami farther into the room. No one knew, exactly, that the two had begun dating. Only Kayley and Finn. "Don't you think it's time we tell people?"

"I know." Nicole answered. "I just want to wait a little longer." Rami was silent for a moment, his eyes gazing into hers. She couldn't tell what he was thinking.

"Okay, a little longer." He finally answered.
"Thank you. Now come over here." Grabbing his hand Nicole led him to the chairs where Kayley was sitting.

"Hey Rami."

"Hey Kayley."

"How's that shoulder?" Before he answered he sat in a chair and pulled his girlfriend on his lap.

"Feeling amazing."

"Glad to hear it, man. That injury was bad. Respect for still going out there, though." When the injury happened he was suppose to come out and face John Cena. He still did. Rami laughed.

"He's pretty amazing." Nicole responded before she kissed him again.

"Okay, yuck." Kayley pretended to cover her eyes. "You guys have Nicole's bedroom at the hotel for that."

"You don't have to watch." Nicole mentioned and Kayley nodded.

"Too true. I have to find Naomi and go over the match for tonight anyway." Kayley stood. "See you kids later." Once the Diva was out of the room, Nicole turned her full attention back to her boyfriend.

"I have missed you, boy."

"I've missed you too." He answered softly.

"Your shoulder's really okay?"

"Yes. I promise." He answered, yet again. Nicole smiled and kissed where the surgery scar lay under Rami's button up shirt. "So, what are you doing for Christmas?"

"I am not sure, what are you doing?"

"I'm not sure either. I was going to fly home, but I figure I need more time here. Plus I just spent two weeks in Canada. I don't think they need to see me that much." Nicole laughed. "Maybe you would like to do something together?" Nicole thought about it for a moment. They hadn't been together very long and that seemed like a big step. Nicole's last relationship, with John Cena, had ended so badly she couldn't pretend she wasn't still scared. "If you think that's too much, I completely understand."

"Why don't you just give me a little bit of time to think about it?" Nicole asked.

"Of course, sweetie. Take whatever time you need." He kissed her again. "I am going to go find Owens and see how he's doing. I'll be back."

"Alright." Nicole stood and watched as Rami headed out. Sitting back down she put her head in her hands and let out a deep breath.

Three years earlier:

"Are you... You're joking?" Nicole accused. "This is some sick joke."

"No, it's not." John argued, his voice depressed.

"You cheated on me... With HER?" Nicole motioned to the other woman in the room, in their room. John and Nicole's bedroom. Nikki Bella was barely covered.

"Listen, Nicole. I care about her and-"

"Oh! Oh well that makes it all better. Doesn't it?" Nicole screamed. Her body was shaking as she started throwing random clothes and items into a bag. "It's okay that you're screwing her, in our bed, because you like her."

"You need to calm down." John ordered and Nicole just laughed.

"Me? Calm down? This situation is so fucked up. Calming down is the last thing on my mind."

"Nicole..."

"I moved here for you, John." Nicole had stopped packing and zipped her bag before turning to face him. "I moved away from my family and friends to move three thousand miles to you."

"You like being here."

"I liked being here, John. Liked. When you weren't cheating on me."

"I'm sorry, Nicole." After an annoyed sigh she turned and headed out of the bedroom and down the stairs. "Wait!" John was on her heels.

"Why? Why would I wait?" Nicole let herself be stopped for a minute.

"I really care about you."

"You have a funny way of showing it."

"I didn't plan to fall for Nikki. It just happened." Time seemed to stand still.

"Fall? Fall for her?" Nicole repeated him, her heart broken. She waited, the silence in then house almost painful. Waited for him to say he misspoke, that he didn't mean what she was sure he meant, but that never came.

"I really am sorry." His words were like knives and she decided not to answer, she just left the house.

Present Day:

Three years later Nicole had only just started dating. John had been with Nikki ever since. For a while she was bitter. Almost refused to announce them and risked her job. Now? She just needed to not be around them. Nikki was horrible to her and anyone who was her friend. In fact, that had kept John away from Kayley, which was hard enough on the two friends. Kayley told Nicole not to blame herself. Nikki was jealous and cruel. No one could change it. In her heart she wanted to immediately say yes to Rami, but a past stopped her.

"Nicole." The seamstress called out. "What do you think?" Nicole walked over and held up the sparkling, sleeveless, dress. It was exactly what she asked for. A candy-cane.

Kayley stood at the gorilla position and stretched. She had just changed into her ring gear. Now wearing a teal shirt showing her mid-drift and teal pants with a flowing design. She modeled them off off Matt Hardy's old look. One of Jeff's old black belts was around her waist.

"Wow. You can take my breath away." Finn's Irish accent made her smile as she turned to face her boyfriend.

"You're a sight for sore eyes today." Finn pulled her toward him and their lips connected softly. By the time he pulled away Kayley had a smile on her face.

"Good to see you smile."

"What do you mean?"

"Come on, darlin'. You can try to hide it, but I can tell something isn't exactly right."

"I'll be fine, Finn. Just need some time." Kayley explained. His arms wrapped around her again.

"Kayley." Chris Jericho's voice was fast paced. "I need to talk to you." Pulling slightly away from Finn she shook her head.

"Sorry Chris, I have a match in about a minute. No time to talk."

"You're going to want to... No, need to hear this." Chris hinted.

"I'll see you in a bit, babe." Kayley called to Finn before kissing him.

"Good luck out there." He answered back. Kayley walked over to Chris as she heard Naomi's music play.

"What's going on, Chris?" He looked around to make sure only she would hear him.

"Phil." Even his name made Kayley's body tense up. "He made a call to Vince McMahon today. He's coming back to the WWE."