Title from Christina Perri's song. I claim no rights to that song or anything in the WWE, people or names.
I think I've struck another story here. Ultimately DeanXOC but. just a warning, there will be many paths of love and trials along the way to this coupling. Expect the unexpected! During this trek there will be moments of AlbertoXOC and KaneXOC as well.
"I think Steph and Paul are loosing their touch. They're letting all kinds of trash in here," a familiar male voice spoke.
Kimi turned slowly until she spotted the one and only Jonathan Good, just to tackle said man in a flying hug.
"Whoa there sweetie," Jon said with a chuckle.
His solid arms snaked around her back as she wrapped around his body like a koala. Burying her face in his neck, she held him tight as he rocked them slowly.
"I'm so glad to finally be here and see you," she sighed.
Jon paused then said, "Me too. Have you put on weight?"
"I should be used to your smart ass comments by now, and yet, I'm still shocked at how stupid you can be," Kimi said with a sigh.
She pulled back and pushed her brown curls from her face so she could see him clearly. Jon smirked and she couldn't help smiling back. Something about those dimples always got to her.
"Yeah, well, I haven't got to tease you in over a year, so I got to make it up somehow," he said, winking.
She rolled her eyes, but couldn't hide the blush that came across her cheeks at his actions.
"So Jon, are you going to introduce us?"
Kimi looked over in surprise just to see one of the main interviewer's, Renee, standing there with a stiff smile.
"So the rumors are true?" Kimi asked.
She had to work hard to mask her disappointment as Renee nodded.
"Yep, two years now," Jon replied, a smile coming to his face as he turned towards Renee with the tiny female still attached to his waist.
"Renee, this is Kimi; Kimi, this is Renee."
"Great to meet you," Renee said, sticking out her hand.
Deciding to make friends rather than enemies on her first day in the big leagues, she shook the blonde's hand firmly with a smirk.
"So how do you know each other?" Renee asked carefully.
It was clear there was some jealousy in her tone, and it made Kimi smirk wider. She had done research on Jon throughout the years and heard the rumors about them dating. The confirmation was definitely a blow to her happy mood, but she also knew she had a place in Jon's heart that Renee couldn't fill.
"Moxley here used to need my services in beating off the women, literally, when he decided he didn't want to bother with them anymore."
The blonde's eyebrows shot up in clear confusion, and Jon groaned, rubbing a hand down his face before rolling his eyes.
"Don't say it like that you little weirdo. What she means, is that we worked together in the indies with her as my valet, and she would wrestle the females," Jon explained.
A squeal left the brunette as Jon poked her hard in the side.
"She's like the annoying little sister I never wanted," Jon added on as Kimi smacked his arm.
While she knew he saw her as that back in the day, due to their age difference, hearing it out loud now was still bittersweet. It was no secret to anyone that she'd always had a crush on him. Somewhere after their second year working together though, she knew it was useless because he only saw her as a sister. She latched onto that title like no other, proudly showing off Jon as her honorary hot brother, but still wished for more.
"Hey Good, not sure if you know, but there's a woman attached to your side."
Kimi whipped her head around as she heard the unforgettable voice of Colby. His eyes widened as comically as hers did.
"Colby!"
"Ow!" Jon snarled, promptly dropping the woman clawing to get out of his arms.
Besides Jon, Colby had been one of her best friends back in the day, having met at NWA Midwest before she chose to go with the Harley Race academy for training. Colby groaned as he pulled her in close.
"Thanks. Scream in my ear, scratch the hell outta me, then desert me for the traitor," Jon said snidely.
Kimi lifted her middle finger to Jon without letting go of the man holding her. Relishing in the warmth and comfort, she held him tight.
"When did you get here?" Colby asked.
They finally parted and she said smartly, "Well, about an hour ago..."
He rolled his big brown eyes and gave her a silly smile.
"Duh, brat. What I meant was you've gotta be here for a job or something right? What is it?"
Biting her lip, she tried to contain her smile but failed as she leaned up to him, before stage whispering.
"I'm on a two year contract as a diva," she hissed, "Can you believe that?!"
"No way!"
The room went wonky as he picked her up and spun around a few times. Giggling, she braced herself against his shoulder as dizziness overwhelmed her. Of course, she took the chance to breathe in his cologne at the same time. He always smelled good.
"This is great! Are you joining the whole diva's revolution bit?" he asked.
"Mmm, not exactly," she replied.
He searched her face but she gave nothing away except a smug smile.
"I can't tell you Colby! Just wait and see tonight, okay?"
Without waiting for a reply, she patted his chest and turned to Jon, who was looking on with a bored expression as Renee scrolled through her phone next to him.
"Finally remembered I was here huh?"
"Oh shut up dork. I'm going to go meet with the other females and then get in my ring attire. Do you guys want my number and maybe we could all go out for drinks and catch up?" she offered, glancing between both men.
"Sure, here," Colby said, handing over his cell.
Kimi quickly added her name and number into the contacts and then reached out her hand to Jon. He rolled his eyes and started to hand it over, but Renee snatched it straight from him. Unable to believe the older woman had done that, Kimi stared at the blonde who simply stared back. Jon shrugged uneasily but said nothing.
"Number?"
"You know what, Colby, can you just send it to him?" Kimi replied, not even acknowledging the scoff Renee sent in her direction.
"Sure thing," he replied, looking curious.
Just because Renee's little act annoyed her so much, Kimi decided to lay her goodbye on thick. Maybe it was petty, but she really didn't like that Renee could act like that to Jon without a single reaction, as if he was used to it. Back in the day, Jon ran the 'relationships'. He had never been one to hand his crap over to a woman willingly, much less let her jerk it away. Of course, he was never one for actual relationships either. Opening her arms, she was drawn into a hug, which she clung to longer than necessary.
"Don't get in too much trouble around here," Jon warned as he rubbed her back.
"Can't promise anything. You know what I get like some times," she replied as she pulled back, giving him a wink.
With that, she waved and took off down the hall towards the divas locker room. It wasn't until she came upon an exit sign and no other doors that she realized she was not where she needed to be.
"Oh fuck," she sighed.
Running her hand through her hair in annoyance, she turned and headed back, hoping to find someone she knew. She didn't want to look like the rookie she was by asking where the locker room was.
''Lost, Miss Nixen?"
"Holy shit!" she screamed, jumping back and clutching her chest.
Glenn Jacobs, aka Corporate and Demon Kane, stepped from the hall she had just passed. He offered a smile as she dramatically smacked her chest, trying to restart her heart.
"You almost gave me a fucking heart attack," Kimi said, then flushed slightly in embarrassment, "But, uh, is- is it that obvious?"
"Yeah, but it's okay. You're new and they haven't put the signs up pointing to the rooms. Would you like me to lead you to the divas area?" he asked, gesturing to the hall he came from.
She nodded and he stepped aside so she could walk beside him.
"Usually you will have a few signs giving the location of things like the locker rooms, catering, and such. I think we're just having an over all off-kilter day though," Glenn said.
As he spoke, she couldn't help but stare up at him. While he towered over most people, even men, he was a literal giant to her. She was only five foot flat, where as he was billed at seven feet tall.
"You okay?" he asked, looking down with worry evident on his face, "I hope this isn't too overwhelming for you. Paul did discuss everything with you this past week correct?"
Shaking her head to clear her awe, she said, "Yeah. Yeah. It's just gonna take some getting used to. Question."
He lifted an eyebrow but slowed in his steps as they neared a few doors.
"Yes?"
"Are you actually seven feet?" she asked, trying to visualize inches in her mind as she looked over his body.
"Six foot ten," he replied with a small smile, "You look a little on the short side though. I'd guess five two?"
"Five foot," she corrected.
Despite his mean and psychotic character on the show, he seemed like a really nice guy. Handsome as well. Blushing at the direction her thoughts had taken, she cleared her throat and thanked him for leading her.
"It's no trouble. Consider me your WWE guide," Glenn replied.
Smirking, she didn't dare reply before she ducked into the room.
"Aye, you must be the new girl."
Kimi looked up to find about half of the diva's roster there, getting dressed in ring gear.
"Yep. That'd be me. Kimi's the name," Kimi said, giving a small wave.
Becky sent her a smile as Natalya rose to come over.
"So you're the infamous Lady Rin. When I heard we were getting a new recruit from the indies, I looked you up. You've got quite the rap sheet dear. It's nice to meet you. I'm Nattie."
Feeling a little awkward and embarrassed, Kimi shrugged and rubbed the back of her neck.
"Thanks, I guess. Just been at this a while I suppose," Kimi said.
While she was at home joking around and teasing men, women made her feel a little more nervous, when outside of the ring. She was never one for girl friends.
"How long have you been wrestling?"
That was from Nikki Bella.
"The last eight years of my life," Kimi replied, "Do we have a specific place for our stuff or...?"
"Pick any locker you want," Nattie replied, patting the smaller girl's shoulder, "Welcome to the WWE."
Kimi sent her a thankful smile and made her way to a locker at the back of the room. Although she was proud of her thick toned shape, she still wasn't exactly happy about changing in front of a bunch of strangers again. Quickly she undressed and pulled on her outfit. It consisted of a black tank top with her stage name written in silver across the upper back, gray spandex capris with black zebra stripes, and Geta style shoes. Tying her hair into Odango style double buns, she looked herself over in the mirror and smiled at her reflection approvingly. Her clothing still complemented her skin tone, although it had lightened slightly from the constant training in-doors recently, and luckily she still required no makeup as her face was still smooth and her brown eyes were naturally wide. Kimi took a deep breath, ran her hands over her hips one last time and spun in the mirror, then left the locker room in look of the stage entrance. All the boxes and areas looked the same, and no one would stop to talk to her and answer her questions.
"Seriously, are you all assholes or what?!" she snarled quietly.
"We have to stop meeting like this Miss Nixen."
Spinning in surprise, she caught Glenn leaning against the wall, now dressed in his black and red wrestling pants. Damn did he look good. She bit her lip and gave a half smirk.
"I don't know. I think I like you coming to my rescue twice in one day. No one else seems willing to help," she joked.
His eyebrows lifted in obvious interest before he leaned off the wall.
"Would you like-"
"Yes please," she cut in.
As the large man started walking, she couldn't help but watch as she followed him closely. He was impressive, in every aspect. Tall and broad, exuding strength without trying; his piercing eyes didn't help matters either. Kimi silently cursed herself for her immediate attraction to him, knowing it was a useless attraction much like her one to Jon.
"I feel like we will be seeing each other soon again," he said with a light chuckle once they approached the curtain.
She shrugged and said, "Maybe so. Probably. I'm useless with finding my way around."
Alberto Del Rio's music sounded suddenly and the crowd went nuts on the other side of the thin material, making her heart jump. Never had she been in front of this many people.
"Good luck Kimi," Glenn said, giving her a gentle pat on the back, "You'll do great."
Blushing, she nodded and sighed, stretching her arms up and over until Del Rio's music stopped and her music started. 'Start Shootin' by Little People.
"There's your cue," a woman with a clip board stated, gesturing to the entrance.
Kimi nodded and took a deep breath before jumping through the curtains.
!
The crowd let out a loud and curious pop, making her heart beat thrum faster in her veins. In the ring, Del Rio and Sheamus stood and stared in confusion.
"Who the hell is that?" Sheamus yelled, his face contorting into a cute confused expression.
Lady Rin smirked and bowed gracefully and spun as her music cut off. The distraction worked perfectly as when Alberto turned around, he was hit in the chin by Ziggler's boot. The smirk on the Spanish-Asian woman's face grew twice in size as she strutted down the walk way. She could feel the eyes on her back as she finally got to the ring side. Fans went insane; Cheers for Ziggler and Tyler Breeze filled the ring as Dolph went for the pin. At the last moment, she grabbed the ropes and jumped into the ring.
"Hey! You can't be in here!" the referee yelled, trying to push her back.
"Move."
He looked torn so she took the chance and dove past him, landing a double ax handle on Ziggler's back.
"What the-?!"
The bell rang as Ziggler rose with frustration on his face.
"Due to outside interference, this winner of this match by disqualification is the team of Dolph Ziggler and Tyler Breeze!"
Lady Rin stepped back and bit the tip of her finger, coyly winking at Sheamus who stomped at her as she rolled from the ring.
"Who in the bloody hell are you?!" Sheamus snarled.
She gestured to a stage hand for the mic and did a little shimmy.
"My apologies for introducing myself this way, but you know how siblings can be."
Sheamus made a confused noise and jumped off, approaching the smaller woman who simply stared back into his menacing glare.
"Wha' are you talking about woman?" he asked.
"Oh, not you Sheamus," Rin explained, gesturing to the startled looking man inside the ring with the complexion similar to hers, "Him."
That had the crowd roaring, confused shouts hurling across the open room. Alberto sat up straighter as Sheamus looked between the man and woman.
"Good to see you again mi hermano mayor," Rin spoke slowly.
She dropped the mic and fled around the ring and up the ramp quickly as Alberto called for her.
!
"Whoa hoo! Look at you go!"
Kimi was immediately swept up into a spinning hug by Colby.
"Was it good? I didn't look scared shitless? Or sound awkward?" she asked once she was back on her feet.
"Nah, not at all. You're a natural!" Colby assured her, grinning, "Now I've gotta get ready to kick Jon's ass, so if you'll excuse me."
The small woman gave a mock bow and gestured to the gorilla position, earning a smirk.
"Kick his ass," she called as she spotted Jon coming up to her side.
"Really? First you choose to hug him over me, now you're choosing him to win over me? Where's the loyalty in that?" Jon jeered.
Kimi was about to respond but an arm wrapped around her shoulder, pulling her close.
"Well done out there!" Jose said, "I have a feeling we will play well off of each other."
With a slight blush, she thanked him and accepted a high five from Stephen before the two walked off. Then she spun around, finding Jon staring at the retreating men.
"Like I was going to say, you're my brother. I don't have to be nice to you, right? Colby is a young, attractive, male best friend. I always gotta support him," she teased, winking at Colby who snickered.
"At least you've got your priorities straight Kimi," Colby said, turning once his music started.
All traces of playfulness was gone from his face and anger quickly came over his features as he stalked out to his guitar riffs.
"Damn, he looks pretty intimidating," she murmured, lifting an eyebrow to Jon who rolled his eyes, "Better watch yourself Ambrose."
"Shut up kid," he retorted.
"Fine, catch you later," she said lyrically before swaying off to find food.
