***Author's Note***
Please take note that I've made some AU liberties. As in for ECW (the WWE run) I've added the Hardcore Championship along with ECW World Tag Team Championship. Both discontinued before 2006, but I needed it for my own OC's backstory. This goes into my next point of Mike Valaski and Todd Jacobs are of my own creation. They've been around since 2006 when I first got the Raw Vs Smackdown 2006 for PSP.
Background on these two as follows:
Mike Valaski AKA "Little Mike V" – 5ft 6" 196 lbs. He is a 3-time ECW Champion, 8-time Hardcore Champion (with the longest days held), and 8-time ECW Tag Team Champion. He is one of the greatest high flying daredevils. His specialty is in Extreme Rules, Hardcore, and Hell in a Cell matches. His signature is the Shining Wizard and his finisher is the Shooting Star Press.
Todd Jacobs – 7'2" 323 lbs. He is a 5-time ECW Champion, 5-time WWE Champion, 2-time World Heavyweight Champion, and 8-time ECW Tag Team Champion. His specialty is Last Man Standing, Cage, and Ladder matches. His signature is the Spinebuster and his finisher is the Chokeslam.
Together they make Team Hardcore. One of the most entertaining dynamic duos to grace ECW. If you want more information on these two goofballs shoot me a private message! I haven't decided if I want to give them their own story or not. Now let the story begin!
The year was 2012. I was finally signed to be in WWE. This moment I've been dreaming of since I was 11 years old. I remember my dad always making sure I could go to all the shows in California. He made sure I could meet all my heroes. This was the moment. My moment to show off all the hard work I put in pay off.
"Everyone get into groups of two and start sparing. Each trainer will be around taking notes." Trainer Bill Demott ordered.
"Hey you got a partner?"
I turned to see a tall, tan blonde. She was completely toned and I could see words tattooed on her ribcage.
"Uh n-no not yet." Real smooth there Bayley I thought.
"Cool. My name's Charlotte. Let's get going."
We finished sparing and Sarah Amata came up to Charlotte. She pulled her to the side to talk to her. I didn't think anything of it then. Not until Ric Flair showed up. He came up with the biggest smile on his face.
"That's my girl!" He walked up to Charlotte and gave her a big hug. That's when it clicked. She's Charlotte Flair! There were rumors that a legend's kid was going to be joining WWE soon. Most, including me, thought it was going to be a guy. Charlotte and I made eye contact. I gave her a small smile and headed towards the locker room. Not long after she joined me.
"So you're Charlotte Flair." I said breaking the silence.
"Yeah, you could say I have mighty big shoes to fill." She gave a small laugh.
"Don't worry, I know you'll do great!" I gave her a big hug then took off towards the showers.
I debuted in March 20, 2013. It's now August 22nd. I lost in every match so far, including a WWE Diva's title match to AJ Lee. I sat with my back against the lockers and my head down. I've worked so hard and it still seems like it's impossible to make anything come together.
"Perk up Bayley." My head shot up to see Charlotte standing by the door.
I put on a fake smile as she came and sat down on the bench next to me. Then she put her arm around me. I tensed at first at the unexpected action. I quickly relaxed though. Charlotte and I have been best friends since day one.
"Listen Bayley, I just got word from JBL that he wants a woman's tag team match. He's got Aksana and Alicia Fox on one team. He's looking for another team. I was thinking maybe it could be you and me."
"Are you serious!" I jumped up and tackled her into a huge bear hug.
"Calm down there Bayley-Wayley! Yeah I'll go tell JBL right now." She chuckled and maneuvered out of my iron grip.
"Oh, before I forget Nattie was looking for you." And with that she was out of the locker room.
Wonder what Nattie could want. I thought. We weren't exactly close but she did look out for the younger talent of the WWE.
I walked out the locker room and headed to Tyson Kidd's room. When I arrived, I knocked on his door. Tyson threw the door open.
"Yeah?" His annoyed attitude caught me off guard.
"Is Nattie here? I was told she was looking for me." He sighed before hollering for her.
"Hey girl!" She gave me a hug before grabbing my arm and pulling me away from Tyson's door.
"Sorry about that he's just grumpy."
"It's cool. What did you need to talk to me about?"
"So I've noticed that you haven't won any matches yet." My face turned beet red and I looked down at my feet.
"No, no don't take that the wrong way! I know that there is a lot of talent here at WWE just not enough trainers. You wouldn't happen to know Mike Valaski and Todd Jacobs?"
"Are you kidding! Team Hardcore! They were legendary in ECW! After ECW closed Todd went on to be a 5-time WWE Champion and 2-time World Heavyweight Champion! Mike is known for his crazy high flying skills! Who wouldn't know them?" Nattie chuckled at my uh… slight fangirling.
"Well they just opened up their own training school here in Orlando. They were looking for recruits and I thought of you. Would you like the address? I can schedule you a meeting with them."
"Oh my gosh! Yes, please! I would love to learn from them!"
"Awesome! I'll text you with the details later."
I was on cloud nine walking to the car garage. I wasn't paying attention and accidentally ran into Sasha Banks. My heart skipped a beat until she opened her mouth.
"Hey watch it loser."
"I-I'm sorry. I wasn't paying attention."
"Obviously." She purposely bumped into my shoulder while walking past me.
I just shook my head and continued to the car garage.
Today was the day. I get to work with two legends at their own gym. Saying I was excited is an understatement. They named their gym Xtreme Wrestling. Fitting since most of their tenure was in Extreme Championship Wrestling. I walked in to see Nattie talking to a bald guy about an inch taller than her and a giant with a brunette marine cut and goatee. They both were extremely fit. The smaller one, who I know is Mike, was wearing sweatpants and a white t-shirt. The giant known as Todd Jacobs was wearing his signature red, black, grey, and white camo shorts and a black ECW shirt. Todd saw me first and waved me over.
"So you must be Bayley!" Todd exclaimed.
"Sure am! It's amazing to meet you both! I'm a huge fan! I've watched all your matches on the WWE Network!" Mike chuckled and put his arm around Nattie.
"Nattie told us that you were a huge fan. It's a pleasure to meet you. We've reviewed some of your previous matches and have points that we would like to hit on. Can you get started now?"
"Yeah! Let's go!"
Nattie and Todd watched from the side lines as Mike got in the ring with me.
"So a key thing I want to work on is your move set. Starting with that move when you do that slip and slide move on a downed opponent. Hey Nattie can you come up here?"
Nattie got into the ring and her laydown on her stomach. Mike proceeded to do the slip and slide starting on her right side and stopping at her head.
"Once you get here I think you should either punch her in the head or put her in a head lock."
I practiced the move and others under the supervision of Mike and Todd. It was amazing to say the least. They showed me how to do an arm drag off the middle turnbuckle.
"Alright that's enough for today. Take this black card. It'll let you into the gym whenever you want. As you can see up front we have all the wrestling rings. In the back is all the exercise equipment. It was a pleasure to meet you."
"Same to you and honestly thank you for this opportunity!" Walking back to my car my phone vibrated.
Hey can we talk? -Char
Sure. Over the phone?
No in person. Your place. -Char
This is weird. Wonder what it could be about. I hopped into my car and head towards my apartment. Luckily it's only a couple of blocks from Xtreme Wrestling. I pull up to see Charlotte already in my driveway.
"How long have you been here?" I ask as Charlotte steps out of her car.
"Like 35 minutes. Can we just get inside?" Okay she's definitely acting strange. I nod my head and open the door to my apartment.
"Charlotte what's going on? You're kind of freaking me out."
"Why did you join a new gym?"
"How do you know I joined a new gym?"
"Just answer the question Bayley!" She screamed.
"Nattie said that Mike Valaski and Todd Jacobs of Team Hardcore started up a gym to help less experienced wrestlers. I haven't won a match since I've gotten here, so I thought it would be good for me. I mean I don't want to be dead weight in our match against Aksana and Alicia Fox."
"And that's it. There's no other reason."
"No there's not. What the heck are you getting at Charlotte?" My teeth clenched. She couldn't know. There was no way.
"There's a rumor going around that you're gay and have a crush on me. So, that's why you joined another gym so you don't have to be around me all the time." My mouth fell open. I tried to speak, but no words would come out.
"Where in the world did you hear something like that? I just wanted to get better ring skills! And two legends wanted to train me! Why wouldn't I jump on an offer like that?" How in the hell did she find out I was gay?
"That answers the gym part. What about the first part." Charlotte's tone was even. I could tell she was about to explode.
"Look I don't know how you found about this or why, but yes Charlotte I'm gay. But I DON'T have a crush on you. You're my best bud. We've been friends since day one. We travel together, room together, heck you requested your first NXT match to be against me. I just didn't want anybody to know, because I didn't want to be treated differently. So, I'll ask again how do you know?" I could feel the tears forming behind my eyes. This is not how I wanted anybody to find out. Especially Charlotte or the upper management.
"Aksana grabbed me in the hallway and showed me a picture of you kissing a girl. Then Paige showed up and beat the shit out of Aksana. She told her that our private lives are private, and if she finds out that she told anyone else besides me then she would make sure the rest of her WWE days would be hell. After Paige left, Aksana mentioned how you joined a new gym right after I said we would team together. Then she laughed at me and said awe she has a crush on you. Paige turned around and yelled at her to drop it. She got quiet and left. Then I came straight here to find out the truth."
"Her name is Laura. We met during my time at Shimmer. We dated off and on. When I got my WWE audition we called it off for the last time. We never posted pictures of us together, so I have no idea how Aksana got ahold of it." Charlotte crushed me in a giant bear hug. I could feel her hot tears on my shoulder.
"I'm sorry I overreacted, but trust me Bayley I have your back on this. We are fighting for equal rights for women's wrestling. It's about time we fight for that too."
"Thanks Charlotte. That means more than you can ever know."
"Hell since I'm here let's just have a movie day!"
We settled in with the popcorn and the soda. It was good knowing no matter what happened she had my back.
At least that seemed the case until November 13th. Sasha was wiping the floor with me. She had me in a headlock and I managed to walk backwards into the turn buckle to make her let go. I dug deep and just like Randy Orten, pulled a Bayley to Belly out of nowhere! Sasha was down. This was my chance! I went to make the tag to Charlotte and that's when my life came crashing down. She slapped me with so much force it dropped me. I was exhausted and could only get up to my knees. That's when she performed her finishing move Natural Selection. That's when everything went black.
"Bay, can you hear me? Bay!"
"Nattie, please step back. I need to exam her." Dr. Ammen ordered to Natalya Neidhart.
"Ugh, my head doc." I managed to squeak out.
"Bayley! You're awake! Doc I have to call Mike and Todd." With that Nattie walked out of the room.
"Dr. Ammen, please tell me I just fell down the stairs. That Charlotte slapping me and performing Natural Selection was just a dream."
Dr. Ammen dropped his head and sighed. He rested his hand on my shoulder before looking me in the eyes.
"I wish I could Bayley. I really do. Good news is that you don't have a concussion. You're good to go." That's when Mike and Todd bust through the doors.
"Bayley!" They yelled before tackling me into a hug.
"Easy guys! She's not hurt right now. Let's not try to push it." Dr. Ammen scolded.
"Sorry Doc. Seriously, Bay are you okay?" Todd asked getting down to eye level.
"The only thing hurt is my pride and heart. Charlotte and I became pretty close. She knows some seriously personal stuff about me. I'm just worried that she might tell everyone. That could end my career real fast."
"Bayley, we are here for you. We will not let that happen. We will throw in every favor we have to make sure that doesn't happen. You're wrestling has really started to improve. Besides that, the connection you have with the WWE Universe is magical. What could possibly take that all away from you?" Mike asked.
"I'm gay Mike." Tears were streaming down my face now.
Mike's face softened. He and Todd came in and hugged me tightly.
"Bayley, that doesn't matter here. There have been several LGBT members here. Management doesn't really want to push that kind of storyline in wrestling yet. That doesn't mean anything though because Total Divas is starting to go into it. Bottom line is that won't stop you. Just breathe, but I understand if you're not ready to tell the whole world. You don't have to. Besides you have us goofballs every step of the way." Mike smiled warmly.
"Heck yeah! Now we can have guys plus Bayley night!" Todd yelled pumping his arm in the air.
"Don't get too ahead of yourself Mr. Hardcore Icon." Nattie said walking in.
She swiped her finger under Todd's chin as she made her way to the middle of the group.
"I just want to go home guys. I drove with Charlotte…"
My head dropped and looked at the ground. My car and training buddy is gone.
"I'll take you home. Come on let's go get your stuff. We'll see you later boys." Nattie winked at Todd before leading me out of the training room.
"Why do you flirt with him?" I asked.
"It's fun to tease him. I've known Mike and Todd since I first started in WWE. They just started in ECW back in 2006. Todd's dad Terry Funk managed to sweet talk WWE into signing them. Best decision they ever made if you ask me. They used to come down and see my beginning matches at FCW."
"That's so cool! It's good to know that their down to Earth demeanor on TV matches their real-life personalities." I grabbed my pack from the locker room and headed to Nattie's car.
I walked through the halls of Full Sail University when I heard Sasha, Summer and Charlotte's voice.
I need to know why she did it.
"What do you want?" Summer spat.
"Where's Charlotte? I want to talk to her about why she slapped me in the face."
"Listen Charlotte doesn't want to talk you Bayley. She's moved up in the world now. Plus, by the looks of it your so called friends Emma and Paige they can't even get along. We're so sorry about that."
"Yeah." Sasha chimed in.
"Tootles!" I grabbed Summer's shoulder and pulled her back.
"I want to talk to Charlotte now!" I yelled.
"Do you have a hearing problem? She is not going to talk to you! So why don't you scram loser? Go eat some donuts in that cat shirt!"
"Bye!" Sasha waved.
"Loser? We'll see who the loser is after our tag match!"
"Tag match?" Summer and Sasha said in unison.
"Yeah!" I said nodding my head with a smirk.
"Who are you even going to tag with? You don't have any friends, Bayley." They both chuckled.
"I've got friends. I've got friends." Not sure who I'm trying to reassure. Myself or them.
"Yeah right." Sasha scoffed.
I heard Summer repeat Sasha as I was walking away. I went to the locker room and changed. Then I sat on a bench outside of the gorilla just trying to take deep breaths. I knew Nattie was going to be my partner. I was just trying to steel my nerves.
"Bayley, hey!" My head snapped up to the voice of Natalya.
"We've got a match." I jumped up off the bench.
"Hey Nattie, I know." I stated while rubbing my wrists.
"Are you okay?"
"J-just a little nervous."
"Don't be nervous. Honestly this is going to be fine." She said holding onto my arm trying to ground me.
"I know, but I haven't talked to Charlotte yet, and now I have a big match. It's… It's just a lot to handle."
"Don't be afraid of Charlotte. Honestly, Charlotte is all bark and no bite. And she's not going barking up your tree with me in your corner. I'm your friend, and I have your back. Plus, we are going to have so much fun tonight! I promise." Her smile literally lit up the room. There was no way I could doubt her.
"You're my friend?"
"Of course! I mean who introduced you to Mike and Todd?"
"That's awesome!" And I gave her a big bear hug.
"Yup, I'm your friend, but let me breathe okay? Let's go out there and do this. I think I can. I know I can. We've got this!"
"Alright!"
"Sasha Banks pulled off Bankrupt!"
1…
2…
3!
The haze cleared from my mind as I realized I lost again. The two BFFs were screaming incoherently up the ramp as Natalya kneeled at my side.
"Come on Bayley let's go." I nodded and followed her back to the locker room. I grabbed a change of clothes.
"I'm going home. I'll see you some time." With that I was out the door into the parking garage.
The way to my apartment was relatively quiet and peaceful until I hit the driveway.
"You have got to be kidding me!" I yelled.
I opened my front door to see Charlotte lounging on my couch watching TV.
"What the hell do you think you are doing? How did you get into my house!"
"I know where you keep the spare key." Her eyes never left the TV.
"Get out!" Charlotte sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose before sitting up.
"Just let me explain Bayley. Sit down please."
"Don't tell me what to do in my own house!" But I sat down anyways.
"Bayley, what happened in the ring was just business. Nothing personal." Charlotte's face was completely neutral.
"Nothing personal? Are you serious! You slapped me in the face! Then you used your finishing move to let Sasha and Summer win! How is that not personal!"
"Bayley, look at me. In this business, you don't get anywhere by making friends. You find the people in power and who can make you better and you join them. Learn all you can and move on to the next person."
"Really Charlotte? Who am I talking to right now? The kind, sweet, awesome Charlotte Flair or Ric Flair." I saw her teeth grind.
"My father is a 16-time Champion! He obviously knows how to be successful in this business!"
"Charlotte, just leave. Please. I need to get some sleep." I laid my head back on the couch and closed my eyes.
"There's another reason I'm over here."
"Great…"
"Your secret is still safe with me. That was personal." With that she got up and left.
The next day I was at Xtreme Wrestling. I was working on the punching bag. A lot of stress and frustration was being channeled into my hits.
"What did that punching bag do to you? I definitely don't want to make the same mistake!" Todd joked as he walked up next to me.
"I'm just frustrated. I can't seem to win. On top of that and Charlotte turning her back on me. It's just been rough."
"True, but hitting the bag like that isn't going to help. At least not with that striking technique. You might mess your wrists up. Let me show you."
We worked on the bag together then moved on to rehearsing some moves.
"Listen, I heard you have a match tonight against Summer Rae. Mike and I have decided that we are going to cheer you on from the back. Whether you win or lose you are always our winner. You've come really far. Don't give up."
Together that night, Mike and Todd rode with me to the University.
"We'll meet you by gorilla. We better say hi to Hunter." Mike said before he and Todd were off.
I walked into the locker room where Summer and Sasha were talking crap.
"Sasha take care of that loser for me while I go warm up." Summer chuckled as she bumped into me before walking out.
"Sasha, please just leave me alone." I said throwing my backpack into my locker.
"Oh, Bayley has a temper!" She teased.
"Seriously, I've had a rough time. I just want to be left alone." Sasha then pinned me up against the lockers. My heart started beating a mile a minute.
"I'm the Boss. Got it. Don't you dare talk back to me." My mouth went completely dry.
"Sasha get off her before I throw you into those lockers." Natalya growled as she ran up to us.
"You're lucky this time Bayley. Someone isn't going to be out there to save you against Summer tonight. Remember that." She shook her butt the entire way out of the locker room.
"Too bad she's a jerk. She might just find someone who would want her." I commented.
"Bayley, your match is first. Get dressed and get out there. Mike and Todd are waiting for you."
"Thanks Nattie." I gave her a small smile.
I perked up when I saw Mike and Todd waiting for me. They gave me a big hug.
"What are two legends doing here, and hugging you no less?" Summer spat out.
"We are training Bayley. She's our favorite student and we are here to support her." Mike spoke.
"Wasting your time if you ask me." Summer scoffed.
"No our time would be wasted training someone as superficial as you. Bayley is honest and true. We will stand with her forever and always. We will watch her become one of the greatest Women's wrestlers ever. Just you wait!"
With that, Summer's music kicked on and she and Sasha ducked out.
"You got this girl! Also, love the dinosaur on your pants." Todd commented.
"You're not going on your own." Nattie said ducking out behind a curtain.
Then my music kicked on and I went out to give the WWE Universe and my mentors everything I got with Nattie by my side.
"Flying elbow and right into a Bayley to Belly!"
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3!
"Bayley's done it! She's knocked off Summer Rae! What a fantastic moment for Bayley! Her first single's win here at NXT!"
I celebrated with Natalya. The crowd roared in excitement and I looked up to see Mike and Todd making a mad dash to the ring. Todd picked me up and put me on his shoulders. Thank you, Bayley, and Team Hardcore chats were booming throughout the stadium. We had a huge group hug and went to the back to celebrate. Best day of my life. January 8, 2014, I Bayley Martinez won my first match in NXT! Todd carried me all the way to the women's locker room. I saw my phone light up in my back pack when I was grabbing my change of clothes.
Nice win. -Char
"Who's texting you?" Natalya said joining me in the locker room.
"Just an old friend. Why?"
"I think you're smiling bigger now than when Mike and Todd ran out to congratulate you." She replied laughing.
"Anyways, the boys have decided they are taking us out. Let's go." Natalya said grabbing my arm.
"So, Bayley, how's it feel to win your first NXT match?" Mike said in between bites of pizza.
"Words can't describe it man. The fans cheering my name gave me goose bumps! Highlight of my life for sure! What about you Mike?"
"Man, my first win was nuts. It was me vs RVD. He was known for his legendary hardcore highflying style. I was the rookie who was just trying to make a name for myself. RVD somehow talked Paul Heyman to let us have a Falls Count Anywhere match. My most unforgettable moment is when I got on top of the Titan Tron and did a 3 flip Shooting Star Press on to him for the 3 count. Todd had to come out and carry me to the back because I knocked myself out cold when my face hit the steel."
"Scariest moment of my life for sure. I thought he was dead!" Todd interjected.
"What about you Todd?" I asked.
"It was kind of like a pass the torch match. I had to face my dad Terry Funk in a Hardcore match. It was crazy. His promo's against me was insane. He hyped it up that if I couldn't beat him at December to Dismember then I was no longer his son. I didn't belong in ECW because I wasn't extreme enough. I'd have to go join those pansy asses at WWE. The crowd ate it up! We were having one hellacious match. My father and I were fighting on top of a ladder and I choked slammed him onto barbed wire. Then I took a move out of Mike's book and did a 450 Frog Splash onto my pops for the 1, 2, 3. When they went to stretcher him out of the arena he stopped them. Pops had the referees give him a mic. He looked me dead in the eyes and said that's my boy. Welcome to the Extreme Family Son."
"That is so awesome! Please tell me it's on the WWE Network! I have got to watch both of those matches!"
"You definitely should. It's always important to remember your first. It can only get better from there. Bayley, we should probably call this a night. We have training in the morning." With that, Mike picked up the tab and drove me home.
I just got done practicing at the gym when I was heading home. I've had a couple weeks off from NXT and spending every second with Mike and Todd training. My phone buzzed so I grabbed it out of my sweatpants.
Meet me at our old ice cream shop. -Char
Sure. When?
Now. -Char
I got in my car and drove to the shop. When I arrived, I saw Charlotte sitting with Sasha and Summer.
"There she is!" Summer yelled out loud before running to me.
"What's going on?"
"Take a seat next to me!" Sasha more or less ordered.
Summer threw me so hard into the chair I almost toppled out of the chair. She pushed a bowl of rocky road in front of me. She then handed me a spoon.
"Listen, Bayley-Wayley. Charlotte convinced us to give you another chance to join the BFFs! So here we are offering you another chance to make the correct choice!" I eyed Charlotte.
She slightly nodded her head yes.
"No." I was up out of my chair and almost to my car when an arm gripped my arm tightly. Charlotte swung me around and threw me up against my car.
"What the hell do you think you are doing? I pulled every string I had to get you into this group! You need this group Bayley! They can help you make it here at NXT! Isn't that what you want?"
"Of course, I want to be a top star in NXT, but I want to do it on my own terms. If you haven't noticed, I have my own team. Mike, Todd, and Nattie all believe in me. I wish you did too." With that I got in my car and drove away. My phone buzzed and was surprised to see it was Nattie.
Just found out from Dusty that I have a match with Summer tonight. Guarantee her little witches will be with her. Mind helping me even the odds? -Nattie
You got it. See you tonight.
I was sitting on a bench outside of guerilla waiting for Nattie. Mike and Todd turned the corner and came up to me.
"Hey Mike and Todd. Where's Nattie?" I greeted them.
"Interview. She'll be right out." Todd answered.
"Sorry I'm late! Are you ready for tonight Bayley?" Nattie apologized.
"Yeah I'm—"
"Look who it is girls! The loser squad!" Summer was still being her fictitious self. Luckily Nattie's music started playing.
"Thank God, we've been saved by the music. Todd and Mike try not to listen to these air heads." Nattie smirked before linking arms with me and leading me down the walkway.
"Natalya has locked in the Sharpshooter!"
"Summer Rae has tapped!" I raced to the ring to hold Nattie's hand high in the air. Summer and Sasha both were screaming their heads off outside. It made walking past them to the back the greatest feeling in the world.
"Bayley, come here for a second." Dusty hollered from a side room.
"You've looked great here lately. Just wanted to let you know that you have a match against Sasha Banks next week. Good luck!"
"Thanks, Dusty! I really appreciate the opportunity." This was it. It's time to prove my worth. I'm tired of these BFF's tricks and name calling. It's time I put them in their place.
"Damn, Bayley you looked determined." Mike commented.
"Yeah, I just found out that I face Sasha next week. It's time to prove to them that I'm not a loser. I'm here to win, and I'm not going anywhere. Anyways guys I'm exhausted from all the training we've done lately. I'm grabbing my pack and heading home. I'll see you later!"
Heading to the locker room, someone grabbed my arm. Sasha pushed me up against the wall. She grabbed my chin and tilted my head down to her. My eyes locked with hers. She looked so determined. My heart stopped, and I forgot how to breathe.
"I see fear. That's why I'm going to win in our match next week. So little worthless Bayley can finally go on home!"
She let go of my chin, but swiped her finger underneath my chin to make sure I was watching her as she walked away. She was still doing the adorable butt shake as she walked away. I have no idea if she is hitting on me or not. Plus, there's a possibility that Charlotte told her about me. It's not like we are on good terms right now. I headed into the locker room and grabbed my pack and my phone.
Watch your back. I'm coming for you. -The Boss
Did you steal my phone just so you could put your number in it?
Let the games begin Bayley-Wayley. -The Boss
PS I won't be alone… And it won't be just Summer. This is the end for you Bayley. -The Boss.
Fantastic. Man, good thing I have Nattie in my corner. She has more experience than all three of them put together. I'm really going to need it this time.
January 29, 2014, it's time for my match. Nattie is sitting next to me giving me a pep talk. I can't concentrate on what she's saying. I can't let Sasha get into my head, but man is she damn gorgeous. Plus all these texts on top of it. I really do think Charlotte told my secret. My music started playing pulling me out of my thoughts. Nattie and I linked arms and headed down the ramp. Sasha's music came on and out came her, Summer, and Charlotte. Looks like she wasn't kidding on having the full crew. Here is the time for me to take Charlotte out for turning her back on me and telling my secret! The bell rang and I immediately dove for her. I missed, and the ref grabbed me and pulled me back. I pushed Sasha out of the way again to get to Charlotte, but this time Sasha attacked me from behind. I've got to get my head in the game. I have to focus on this match. I can't lose!
Most of the match was a blur except when Charlotte distracted me when I was on the turnbuckle. Thankfully, Nattie came to my aid and pulled her off the apron. That's when Summer Rae attacked Nattie.
"Hey leave her alone!" I barked at Summer.
Sasha grabbed me and rolled me up in a small package. I kicked out at 2 and half! I grabbed Sasha and performed Bayley to Belly!
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3!
I rushed out of the ring to check on Nattie. She gave me a hug to let me know she was alright. I locked eyes back with Charlotte and tried to run at her. Nattie grabbed me and held me back.
"You'll get your chance. Just breathe Bayley. Just soak up this win."
"You're right. Thanks, Nattie." We walked together towards the locker room when Charlotte grabbed me and threw me into a room. She locked the door and I could hear Nattie pounding on the door trying to get in.
"What the hell is your deal Bayley?" Charlotte growled at me.
"Why did you do it?" I shouted back.
"I told you why I joined the BFFs! I tried to get you another invitation! What did Sasha hit you too hard?"
"Not that! Why did you tell them about me! You promised you wouldn't!" Charlotte's face was stunned.
"Bayley, I—"
She was interrupted by Todd Jacobs kicking down the door. Mike ran in from behind him and got in between Charlotte and me.
"Let's go Bayley. You don't have to take this from her. If I have to go toe to toe with her dad I will." Mike was seething at this point, so I just let him lead me out. They escorted me to their SUV. Nattie came running up behind us with my backpack. The ride to the gym was silent until Todd spoke up.
"What the hell was that about?"
"She wanted to know why I was so determined to beat her up while I was supposed to be fighting Sasha."
"And you're answer?"
"Because she told the BFFs that I'm gay after she promised me she wouldn't."
***Author's Note***
I know I focused a lot on Bayley being afraid of being found out. This is more of a personal touch of how I hid myself. Don't worry, she will become more confident about herself in the future! She just has to go on this self discovery/journey first. R/R