Keeley Gilmore sat in her barbers chair and staired at the window, there were pros and cons to being a hair dresser. A Pro would be doing what she loved, meeting new people and getting to express her creativity all while soothing her restless busy hands. Cons would be the time that you get into your own head in between customers.

But it gave her time to reflect on how far she had come. Her beginnings where very simple ones, raised by her parents in Hawaii she was always told she was a very bright child, creative full of energy and life. She was always a good student who worked hard, But after graduation she met the same choice that everyone does once the training wheels come off. Where did she want to go to college? Education was important to her parents, as they wanted to make sure that she would be able to support herself in her future.

After looking at her options she settled on University in Davendport, IA. There she planned to go for her Cosmetolegy degree with a minor in Business. Her Grandfather Everett, had recently been diagnosed with Cancer, so her plan moving forward was to move to the inland help care for him while she attended school.

With a full ride scholarship and her bags in hand she moved to Davenport.

School had been the challenge but she thrived on it, caring for her grandfather on the other hand, had been more of a challenge. Over the course of 10 years Everett had slipped in and out of remission, but every Monday and Friday night he made sure to take the time to watch Wrestling with her.

Eventually after 11 challenging years her beloved grandfather lost his battle peacefully in his sleep. Keeley took a deep breath and blinked, Now it was just her and her grandmother kept the tradition alive and made she they watched wrestling together every week.

Hearing someone move behind her Keeley shook her head and focused again as she looked back at her boss Davina. The older woman smiled at her, " you zoned out there for a moment. Is everything alright?" she asked.

Keeley gave her a small smile and nodded her head " Yeah, I'm alright i was just thinking about how I got here." she told the woman sweetly.

Davina was an older woman, maybe in her 70's and one of her grandmother's friends, she had been kind enough to give Keeley a chance when she hired her and slowly she bacame like another grandmother. Over time she had become the manager and even started her own hair and make up business on the side using her skills to do hair and makeup for weddings proms and other big events, of course with Davina's help.

She smiled at Keeley " Well i can honestly say you are the best thing that ever happened to this place. It is beyond refreshing to see older as well as younger people come in here and be able to express themselves with our help." she gushed over the girl.

Keeley blushed when she heard the phone ring and shook her head shaking off the embarassment. Picking up the work phone she cleared her throat "Thank you for calling Curl up and Dye, this is Keeley how can I help you?" she asked sweetly as she grabbed a pen just in case she needed it.

"My little Keeleesi!" came her grandmothers voice through the phone, Keeley groaned and reached a hand up as she pinched the bridge of her nose, " Oh god Grandma, Have you been watching Game of Thrones again?" she asked her grandmother.

Her grandmother laughed through the phone " Oh course I have there is a new season coming up, I have to refresh my momery." she told her in a matter of fact tone. Keeley looked over at Davina and rolled her eyes.

" Anyway that is not why I called. I tried calling both of your cell phones, but they went to voicemail." Evelyn said through the phone. Kelly nodded her head " yeah they are charging, what is going on?" she asked as she leaned back in her chair smiling at a customer who had just walked in the door.

"Well, I went on the internet and I entered this contest, it was a wrestling on that i had gotten an email about. VIP passes to the next Pay- Per- View" she said. Keeley nodded her head " yeah i entered the same one, what i would give to sit down and have a talk with Finn Balor is well there is a heavy pricetag on it." she said laughing lightly.

Evelyn laughed " well anyway I entered it a couple of times, and Keely.. I WON!" she cheered Happily. Keeley blinked and held the phone back from her face. The next Pay- Per- View was.. holy shit it was Summer Slam! She had entered that contest at the least a dozen times! and here she got beat out by her own grandmother.

" so what all does it entail? plan on taking anyone special with you?" she asked trying to sound casual about it. Her grandmother let out a huff " well, it is Ticket so all of the events leading up to Summer Slam and front row seats to the event. Of course I plan on taking someone, I was thinking about taking you.. I mean if you can manage to get Davina to let you have a week off." she told her.

Keeley's eyes got wide, " I will um talk to her about it and i will let you know once i get off work." she told her " I have to go though grandma I have to get back to work, Love you." she said as she hung up the phone. Hey eyes wandered over to Victoria, who was busy talking to one of her regulars. Keeley bit the inside of her lip and took a deep breath as she slid up beside them, " Hey May, How are you today sunshine?" she asked the customer.

The old lady sitting in the chair had been coming to Curl up and Dye since it first opened 35 years ago. May smiled at Keeley" I am doing quite well now that i have seen your beautiful face my dear." the woman cooed at her as she reached her old hand up and cupped Keeley's cheek affectionaly.

Keeley smiled as she reached her hand up and patted the womans hand returning the affection happily. Standing up straight she looked over at their reflections in the mirror. She looked herself over, her 5 ft 6 146lbs frame was slim but not overly slim, Her waist length deep Rainbow hair flowed freely down her back and over her tank top covered torso.

She finally turned her Emerald Green eyes over to Davina and a huge smile took over her face " Dav, I have a question for you." she said in a sickly sweet voice as she stood on her toes with her hands behind her back all innocent like.

Davina looked at her and raised an eyebrow as she placed a hand on her hips " I have 4 daughters, I know that tone. What do you want?" she asked in a serious tone with a smile fixed firmly on her aged face. Keeley bit the inside of her lip again and shuffled her converse covered foot on the floor and looked at her boss " I need to um.. well I need a week off in August. Grandma won tickets to all access Summerslam and well... it's wrestling you know i can't say no to that?! I mean i entered that damn contest every day from the moment it opened and got beaten out by my own grandmother! This is an Injustice!" she said waving her arms.

3 Weeks later

Kelley walked around her room in a pair of Black Jeans, Her DX Tank Top and a pair of Green Converse. She had made sure she covered all her bases, making sure her hair was touched up and her rainbow as vibrant as ever, she blew some pink purple and blue strands out of her face as she looked at the check list in her hand.

" Jeans.. check, T-shirts and corset top, converse, under garments...check check check" she said as she went down the list placing checks along the list. " and most importantly... Merch to be signed triple check" she said as she placed the list on the bed she started to place the things in her bag. There was a knock at her door causing her to look up " it's open." she said as she looked back at her task and kept working.

Evelyn walked in with her suitcase in hand and smiled as she watched the girl work. she was excited for this trip, it had been a long time since she had something this exciting. a trip with her goregous granddaughter was just what she needed. Watching Keeley stand up, the girl turned to face her " I see you are all ready there grandma." she said with a smile.

Evelyn nodded her head happily smiling " Oh i have been ready, I am just glad that Davina gave you the whole week and a half off!" she said as they both took their bags and started towards the stairs. " well I should hope so, I have not taken a day off in forever. " she laughed.

" this is very very true, and if you are not at the shop you seem to have made quite a name for yourself as well young lady" she told her winking. Keeley rolled her eyes, " Alright, alright. stop gushing over me before you turn the tanned girl pink. we have a flight to catch." she said as they locked up the house and went.