Abby's POV
I was in the bathroom at the hotel preparing for the show tonight. After slipping on my dress, I began to style my hair the way I chose before moving onto my makeup. Once that was all done I started to add my jewelry. I was putting the last earring in my ear when I hear my name being called from inside the room.
"Hey Abz?" Cody called as he was finishing buttoning up his shirt.
"Yes Codes?" I called as I walked out of the bathroom, looping my last earring in my ear.
"So...you and Ted?...what is going on there?" Cody asked, noticing that we have become a bit close over the past few months I have been in WWE.
"What do you mean?" I asked, walking over to my bag as I gathered up my attire for the evening.
"Well...you have both been acting like..well...more than friends and I know you like him more than that too." Cody said noticing how we have been acting.
"I have no idea what you are talking about." I shrugged it off as I continued to gather my things. "Can we not talk about this now?"
"Why not?" Cody frowned. "I am just stating what I have been observing."
"Well-" I was cut off by someone knocking on the door. "I got it." I stated as I headed over to the door.
Making my way over to the door, I put my hand on the handle before turning it opening the door to reveal Ted on the other side. I felt my cheeks get warm and I knew I was blushing.
"Hey Ted!" I smiled. "Come on in." I said, stepping aside so he could come in.
"Hi to you too and thanks." Ted chuckled as he made his way into the room. "Hey Cody." Ted greeted once he was in the room.
"Hey man." Cody said as they did the man hug.
"So...are we ready to go or not?" I asked, picking up my bag as I slid it on my shoulder.
They both looked at me and nodded. We grabbed what we needed then headed out of the room going down to the car. Once our bags were in the back we started to get in.
"Shotgun!" I called, placing my hand on the passenger door.
"Damn." Cody muttered as he put his head down.
Smirking at Cody, I opened the door then sitting down. Once we were all in and ready to go, Ted started to drive to the arena. The ride was fairly short since we were not that far from the arena. When we got there we got our bags out of the back before making our way inside. Heading the the locker room we all share, we stopped by the schedule for the night.
"Looks like we have a tag match." Ted said to Cody.
"Against who?" Cody asked, making his way over.
"The Uso." Ted said after checking.
"Easy." I chuckled.
"You got anything Abz?" Cody asked.
Looking over the paper I saw I was accompanying them to the ring then introducing the new diva.
"Not tonight. Just heading out with you both the introducing some new diva." I stated after looking.
"Who is it?" Ted asked curious.
"No clue." I shrugged.
We then made our way to our locker room. As we walked in we saw we were not sharing with anybody. Setting our bags down, Ted and Cody went to go change as I sat down on the couch. I laid down in the couch just resting a bit until they came back out.
"Looking good." I teased, picking my head up slightly.
"Like what you see?" Cody smirked, jokingly his eyes moving in Ted's direction.
"Cody stop!" I blushed, covering my face with my hands.
"Did I miss something?" Ted asked looking confused.
"No...not at all." I laughed as I glared at Cody.
They sat down and we watched as the show was about to start. We were not sitting there for long when there was a knock on the door.
"I'll get it." I rolled my eyes after seeing that Ted or Cody were not moving.
Shaking my head I walked over to the door. After opening it, I saw someone I was not expecting to see.
Charity's POV
Arriving at the arena, I pull into the V.I.P. parking lot. One of the security guys stop me and walks over to the side.
"Hi." I greet brightly as I roll down the window.
"Hi." He smiles back. "Superstar or crew member?"
"Superstar."
"Alright. May I see your parking pass?"
"Of course." I lean over the middle console and open my glove compartment. After a few moments of shuffling around, I fish out my V.I.P. parking pass and show him. He nods and motions for me to go inside. Thanking him, I set my pass on the passenger seat and pull inside. A few moments pass but I finally find a spot and park my car and shut off the ignition.
I pop the trunk from inside and grab my paper with information and my pass before getting out and grabbing my bag. I shut the trunk and head up the little steps to the door where another security guard waits.
"Can I please see your pass?"
I nod and hold it up. He nods and lets me inside. I walk into it and am just in awe. Being a newly signed diva from the Indies, being here was something new and exciting.
Spotting the schedule on a big white board near the curtain, I walk over. I scan the board and see that one of the divas will be introducing me. "Who's Abby?" I say to myself. One of the other superstars whom I recognized as Zack Ryder walk up along side me to look at the board. "Excuse me." I say looking at him. He looks at me and smiles.
"Hi."
"Hi." I smile back. "I'm the newest Diva and it says that I'm going to be introduced by Abby. Do you know where I may find her?"
"Cool! Well Welcome to the WWE." He smiles. "You can usually find her with Ted and Cody. You can check their locker room first."
"Oh...okay." I say. I glance around trying to figure out where their locker room could possibly be.
"I can help you find them if you want?" He offers.
"Thanks." I say relieved. "That would be great."
"Great! Let's go then." Nodding I follow him towards one of the hallways. We talk a little on the way until he stops in front of a door that has their ring names written on a piece of paper taped to it.
"Here we are." He smiles motioning to it.
"Thank you..." I left off.
"My name is Matt but you can call Zack." He replies. "There's alot of guys named Matt who work here." He chuckles and so do I.
"Well thank you Zack. You've been a huge help."
"No problem." He beams. "Anytime."
He just stands there for a moment before realizing he's been standing there a little too long. "Well I have to go but I'll see you around!"
"Yeah." I giggle. "I'll see you around Zack."
He walks away and I knock on the door. I wait a little while and am about to walk away since it seems like they're not in there when somebody opens the door. I quickly turn to see a girl with brown hair with carmel highlights holding the door open.
Abby's POV
After opening the door, I saw a petite girl about my height with brown hair just under her shoulders and a duffel bag on her shoulder. Looking at her for a moment, not knowing who she was I finally spoke.
"Hello..." I smiled. "Can I help you?"
"Yes...I'm the new diva, Charity." She spoke, sounding a bit nervous.
"Ah yes. Please, come in." I offered, stepping aside as I opened the door more for her.
"You can set you bags over there." I motioned to where all our bags were.
Nodding she walked over setting her things down before making her way over to the couches. I sat back down in between Ted and Cody as she stood there not really knowing what to do.
"Please, sit." I smiled. "This is Ted and Cody." I introduced point to them. "I am Abby."
"Nice to meet you all." She smiled as she sat on the couch.
She sat down, just looking around taking everything in. We stayed silent for a bit, no one really knowing what to say. Ted was focused on the TV while Cody was busy looking at her.
"Cody..." I whispered as I nudged him. "...you're staring."
"Am not!" He deafened quietly.
Shaking my head with a chuckle I turned my attention to Charity.
"So, Charity, are you excited to be here?" I spoke, breaking the silence.
"Actually I am." She beamed, excitement filling her face.
"I can tell." I acknowledged. "So, tell us about yourself. What did you do before here?" I asked, curious to know about her.
"Well...I did some work in the Indies, OVW to be exact, then I went on to do some work over in Germany and Mexico as well." She said.
"OVW?" Cody spoke, eyes getting a bit wide.
"Yes, why?" She asked, uncertainty in her tone.
"I knew I recognized you, but I could not place it." Cody responded.
Looking at Cody I was a bit confused.
"You know her?" I asked.
"Well..not really, just remember seeing her there." Cody chuckled.
"Yeah, I left about a week after Cody had joined then I went onto Germany from there." Charity nodded.
"Oh, well you seem to be very well trained then." I nodded.
"I like to think so." She laughed, causing us to all laugh at her confident attitude.
"You're going to fit in just prefect around here." I chuckled.
"So..." She trailed off playing with her fingers. "...I saw you are introducing me tonight?"
"Yes. What is going to happen is, after Ted and Cody's match, I am going to call you out to the ring and challenge you to a match so the universe can get to know you and see how you preform." I explained.
"That sounds good." She nodded. "Anything I need to know?"
"No, that's it really." I added.
I then got up to do change into my attire for the evening. When I came back out, I did not realize that Ted was staring at me until Cody nudged me. Blushing I looked away as we sat there talking amongst each other until there was a knock on the door, telling us it was time for Ted and Cody's match.
"See you out there." I smiled as we made our way to the ring.
Once we got to the curtain we waited for their theme to go off. Once it hit we made our way to the ring, not paying attention to all the boo's we were receiving. Climbing up on the apron, Ted and Cody held the ropes for me to get in, making their way in after. They did all their poses on the ropes before The Uso's theme hit. I rolled my eyes at how long they were taking to get to the ring. Once they were in, I made my way ringside as the ref rang the bell.
It started off it Cody and Jay. Cody took it to Jay and hit a back body drop for a one count. Cody hit some punches but Ted tagged himself in. Ted hit a big clothesline on Jay before hitting a run of shoulder blocks and then a bit boot to the skull.
"That is how it is done!" I cheered from the side.
Ted went for a power slam, but Jimmy yanked Ted off for himself and tagged in. He hit some right hands in the corner for a two count. Jimmy hit a spine buster for two count. Ted kicked out before he tagged in Cody who stomped away with vigor on Jimmy before tagging in Ted who went to work on the leg.
"Come on Ted, you got this!"
Ted backed Jimmy up with some punches before Ted hit a nice standing drop kick for a two count. Cody tagged in and went to work himself, on the leg, slapping on a step over toe hold. Cody dropped back and went for a cover or two, but they didn't have much effect. Ted tagged in and slammed Jimmy's leg off the apron. He pounded on Jimmy in the ring before going for a figure four. Jimmy pushed him off. Ted prevented him from reaching the corner and tagged Cody.
"Prepare to go down!"
Cody hammered away on the leg before gathering Jimmy and looked for a dragon sleeper, but Jimmy reversed it. Jay got the hot tag and took out the heels and hit a high back body drop on Ted. Jimmy hit a dive on Cody to cut him off before Jay psyched up. He loaded up a Full nelson bomb and nailed it only for Ted to break it up. Jimmy took exception and shoved Ted into the corner where Jay tagged in. Jay threw Ted into the ropes before delivering clothesline. As Ted laid there Jay went to the top rope then hit the Superfly Splash getting the pin.
"Are you kidding me!" I yelled in disbelief as Jay got the pin. Rolling my eyes I waited for Ted and Cody to exit the ring. Making our way back up the ramp, I helped them both walk. Once backstage I waited by the curtain since my segment was next.
"I'll see you both in the locker room." I said as I stopped at the opening of the curtain.
"Alright." Ted said as he and Cody headed back to the locker room. As they were walking away, I saw Charity walk past them. I noticed Cody look over his shoulder at her and giggled to myself. Soon Charity got to where I was standing.
"Are you ready?" I smiled at her?
"As ready as I'll ever be." She said taking a deep breath.
"Well, be ready." I chuckled as my theme hit.
Walking out once again, I was met by the same amount boo's as I was the first time I was out there. Walking down to the ring, I didn't care what everyone thought. Climbing in the ring, I was given a mic. I stood there for a moment before licking my lips and smirking at the crowd.
"Do you really think I care what you think?" I said in the mic getting more boo's by the second. Chuckling I spoke again. "I am the best Diva that there is right now. Everyone wants to be me. I mean..." I trailed off shrugging. "...who wouldn't want to be?" I laughed evilly. "Now, I hear there is a new diva here and I would like to challenge her to a match so I can see for myself if she is as good as everyone seems to think." I spat in the mic. "Now..." I started, but was cut off my music.
Charity/Angel's POV
My theme starts playing and I take a deep breath before I walk out. I'm billed as a babyface, or good guy, so I walk out and acknowledge the crowd.
Next,introducing, from Denver,Colorado...Angel!
I get a small response from the crowd. They must recognize me from Ring Of Honor or something. Making eye contact with Abby, I run down the rest of ramp and slid into the ring.
We stare each other down for a bit before I try to go for a quick sharpshooter, but Abby uses the ropes to escape. She hits a DDT and goes for the cover and I kick out. She locks on a modified camel clutch, but I get to my feet and throw her off. I then hit a clothesline and again try for the sharp shooter. This time I'm able to lock it in. Abby tries to grab the bottom rope, but I pull her into the middle of the ring. The crowd is going crazy and after pulling back she finally taps. I quickly let go and and the ref raises my hand in victory.
Playing off her heel character she crawls over to the ropes and leans against them while shooting me a glare. Smiling I climb out of the ring and walk backwards up the ramp never breaking my gaze. At the top of the stage I acknowledge the crowd once more before walking back through the curtain.
Abby's POV
I sat in the middle of the ring in total shock. I just lost to the new diva. I could not believe it. No one makes me tap out, NO ONE! Hearing the cheers from the crowd I look up the ramp to see Angel walking back smirking at me. Standing up, I shot her a glare that one I could deliver. Waiting until after she disappeared behind the curtain, I got up making my way out of the ring. Stomping up the ramp in a huff, I made my way backstage. Once there I saw Charity there with a smile on her face.
"You did great out there." I congratulated her.
"Thanks." She beamed. "So did you."
We then started to walk towards catering, Charity getting compliments from various superstars and divas along the way. Making our way into catering, I grabbed two bottles of water handing one of them to Charity. Taking the cap off we both took a long sip before we started to head back to the locker room.
Ted's POV
After making our way backstage after our match, Abby stopped at the curtain. I knew she had her match against the new diva and I wanted so bad to be out there with her. Cody and I started making our way back to the locker room, as we passed Charity along the way. I noticed Cody look over his shoulder before turning back around.
"Dude, you like her don't you?" I smirked.
"What? I don't-" He started with a stutter. "I don't know what you're talking about." He tried playing it off.
"You know I can tell. We have known each other for sometime and I can tell when you are into a girl." I said.
"So, like the way you are with Abby?" He retorted.
"That is different." I defended.
"How?" He questioned raising a brow.
"It just is!" I rolled my eyes.
"Sure, whatever." He mumbled.
Finally making to the locker room, we walked in then went to change. After we were done we sat and watched the match between Abby and Charity, or well Angel. The whole match Cody could not take his eyes off her and to be honest I could not stop looking at Abby. I was in shock that Abby actually tapped out, since she never has before. Looks like she is going to have her hands full with this new diva.
"Ted?" Cody spoke breaking the silence.
"Yes?" I said, turning my head in his direction.
"I was thinking..." He scratched the back of his neck. "...we should switch hotel rooms for the night."
"Why is that?" I asked a bit confused.
"Well, I heard that Charity is rooming next to you and I was thinking that maybe I would be able to bump into her..." Cody said.
"Do you think Abby will mind?" I asked a bit wary.
"Oh not at all. I know for a fact she will not." He grinned.
"Well, if you say so." I said a bit drawn out. "I think I'm gonna head back now though. Key?" I added standing up and holding out my hand.
"Don't worry, I'll tell Abby." He said, handing my the key. I gave him mine before making my way out then out to my car.
Abby's POV
Making our way to the locker room, I only saw Cody there when we walked in. Noticing Ted's things were gone I looked at Cody.
"Where's Ted?" I asked as I got my things to change into.
"Oh, he went to the hotel." Cody said with a slight grin.
"Oh...alright." I said a bit uncertain from his look.
Making our way into the changing area Charity and I got changed into our normal clothes before walking back out. Gathering our things we then started to head out to our cars. Saying our goodbye's we got in and headed to the hotel. Once there, Cody stayed behind talking to Randy as I made my way to our room. When I got there I walked in and was not expecting to see what I saw.
"Ummm..." I said covering my eyes. "Am I in the right room?"
"Yes you are." I heard Ted say.
"Oh..well...I um..want me to leave so you can get changed?" I said since Ted was only wearing a towel.
"No..I just need my clothes then I'll got in the bathroom." Ted said again.
Uncovering my eyes, I could not help to bite my lip as I saw his well toned abs. He looked so good that I could not help but to stare. After he got his things he made his way back to the bathroom.
"I'll be right back." I called through the door.
"Alright." I heard Ted say back.
Setting my bags down, I made my way out of the room. Heading to Ted's old room, I started to knock on the door.
"Cody Garrett Runnels, I know you are in there and you better open up right now!" I yelled through the door.
After waiting a few moments Cody opened the door in only his boxers. Storming past him, I walked in as he closed the door.
"Abz...what brings you here?" Cody smirked.
"Don't Abz me!" I scolded, hands on my hips. "You know exactly why I am here!"
Walking closer to me, Cody broke into a grin. "You missed seeing me like this?"
"One..no...two..why is Ted is our room?" I narrowed my eyes at him.
"I thought it would be nice if you both hung out a bit more...alone." He said, adding a wink at the end.
"Cody, come on. It's-" I got cut off by Cody.
"You like him, he likes you. Plain and simple." He said.
"Well.." I bit my lip hanging my head a bit.
"If it does not work out, then we will go back to the other way at the next city." Cody said, walking over and lifting my chin.
"I'm holding you to that." I muttered.
"Now, go back and do not keep him waiting." Cody winked.
"Codes, stop!" I playfully whacked him as I blushed.
"Night Abz." Cody said giving me a hug.
"Night Codes." I smiled, then walking out and heading back to my room.
Walking back to my room, I opened the door to see Ted laying on the bed in only his bed pants and no shirt. He had is arms folded behind his head as he was laying back on the bed looking at the ceiling.
"Everything alright?" He asked, looking at me as I walked through the door.
"Just peachy." I smiled as I walked over to my things.
After getting my things I then made my way into the bathroom. Doing my routine, I got all cleaned up and ready for bed. Once I was all done I walked back out, setting my things with my bag. When I was all done with that I walked over to my bed and laid down. As soon as my head hit the pillow I was out like a light.
Ted's POV
After Abby got back she walked over to her things. I could not help but to look at her. She was so beautiful and graceful. Watching as she walked into the bathroom I let out a sigh.
'Just go for it.' I said to myself.
My thoughts were broken as she came out of the bathroom. I could not help but to watch her as she put her things away. She may have only been wearing bed pants and a tank top, but she could not have been more beautiful. I was going to saying something, but I was lost in her beauty and next thing I knew she was on her bed passed out. Sighing I laid there just watching her for a bit. Soon I had drifted off, thinking about when and how to tell her how I feel.
Charity POV
After saying goodbye to Abby, I walked over to my car. I had just unlocked it when I realized I forgot my phone in the locker room. Cursing under my breath I shut my car door and run back inside.
Reaching the hallway Zack took me to, I slowed down trying to remember which way we went. I walked slowly, checking the little signs on the doors until I found Ted and Cody's name. I knock first and wait for a response before opening the door. Luckily nobody was there so I snuck inside and found my phone lying in one of the locker areas. I pick it up and walk out of the room to see Zack down the hall talking to this tall guy standing in a doorway.
"Come on Paul!" I heard him say. "We're going to the same place! Can you please just let me ride along?"
The giant sighed warily. "Zack for the last time, I'm not going to the hotel right away. I have some stuff I need to do first." They argued back and forth for a few moments before the giant finally had enough and shut the door is his face.
I walk over to him and hear him mutter 'Are you serious bro?' under his breath before turning around.
"Hi Zack." I smile. "Everything alright?"
"Hey Charity." He replies glumly. "I'm just trying to find a ride back to the hotel but so far no luck."
"Oh." I frown. "How did you get here before?"
"Ziggler and I traveled together like we normally do but he left without me so now I'm stuck here unless I can find a ride."
"How about you ride with me?" I offer. "I'm heading back to the hotel right now."
His face lit up and he smiled. "Really? You wouldn't mind?"
"Not at all. It's the least I can do since you helped me earlier." I smiled.
"Thank you so much! I just have to go grab my gear back and I'm ready."
"Alright. I'll meet you out in the parking lot. I'm in the middle and will stand next to it so you can see me."
"Okay." He grins. I'll be right back."
We part ways with me heading to the parking lot and him to the locker room.
Cody POV
"Even though you lost tonight, great job out there Cody. You're getting better." Randy commented.
"Thanks Randy." I say. Just as I said this I saw Charity walking towards the parking lot and smile. "I gotta go. Talk you you later, man."
Randy glanced behind him and I saw a slight grin form. "Alright man. See you later." He walked away and took a deep breath and adjusted the strap of my gearbag on my shoulder before jogging to catch up to her. About a foot away I take out my phone and pretend to text somebody. I walk along next to her and she stares directly ahead of her.
"Dammit." I say quietly to myself. I need to get her attention somehow. It takes a few moments before I get an idea. We walk a little side by side and I pretend to stumble a little bit and drop my phone. "Crap!" I say aloud making her turn. I kneel to the ground just as she does.
"Oh no! Here let me help you!" She says. We grab for it at the same time and my hand goes on top of hers and We both look up. Wow. I've never seen a prettier pair of brown eyes in my life.
"Oh hey!" She smiles. She even has a great smile. We both stand up and she hands me back my phone. "You're Cody, right?"
I try to reply but everything I wanted to say was gone. "Uh..." I say. "Yeah. Yeah that's Cody. I'm me." Mortified I blush a little making her giggle. What a cute laugh. Clearing my throat I nod. "I mean yes that's me. I'm Cody...Abby's friend."
"I see." She chuckles. We start walking together in a comfortable silence while I tried to think of something charming and witty to say. I was surprised that she was still walking with me when she turned in one car before mine.
"Is this your car?" I ask dumbly. It was the only thing that came to mind. So much for witty and charming.
"Rental but yes it is." She smiles. I walk over to her and lean again my passenger side door and put my hands in my pockets deciding to play it cool. "That's cool...this is my truck." I say motioning to my vehicle.
"It's a really nice truck. My uncle used to own one just like it." She says.
I was about to say something when she turns and waves Zack Ryder over. "Over here Zack!" She calls. She turns back to me.
"Oh..." I start to say looking away. She must have sensed my discomfort for she smiled.
"Poor Zack here had his ride leave without him and would have been stranded. I'm giving him a ride back to the hotel since that's where I'm heading."
"Oh!" I say brightly. Zack walks up and she pops her trunk before looking back at me.
"Well it was great meeting you, Cody." She says holding out her hand. "I'll see you around."
"Yeah, you too. It was great meeting you too. Welcome to the WWE." I say shaking her hand. "Hopefully we'll see each other again soon."
Right after I said it I regretted it. She giggled a little.
"Hopefully we do. Bye Cody." She lets go of my hand and I watch both her and Zack hop into her car. She waves through the window after she backs up. I wave back and watch her drive off.
As soon as she's gone I straighten back up and suddenly remember my phone. I quickly take it out to review the damage. "Shit!" I say as my screen has this huge crack across the screen and a piece broken off. "Great...now I need a phone!" I sigh. I put it back into my pocket and take out my car keys and hop into my truck before heading back to the hotel.
Charity's POV
After saying goodbye to Cody. I pulled out of my space and waved before leaving the lot. "Well that was interesting." Zack chuckles as we pull out onto the street.
"What was?"
"That little moment with Cody."
"What about it?" I ask with a slight grin.
"Nothing...you two just really hit it off. That's all." He smiles at me.
"It's not like that Zack." I chuckle. "We were walking to the parking lot at the same time, he dropped his phone and we got to talking. That's all."
"Whatever you say..."
Chuckling I shake my head.
After a while we pull into the hotel parking lot and I pop the trunk before shutting off the ignition. We both get out of the car and grab our bags from the trunk and start towards the hotel. We check in and get our key cards before walking over to the elevator and getting inside.
"So what floor are you on?" I ask just to make conversation.
"3rd. What about you?"
"3rd." I smile. "What a coincidence."
"Or fate." He says with a smile. I chuckle and wait as the elevator makes it to our floor and the doors slide open. We wait there for a moment until Zack holds the doors. "Ladies first." He smiles as he motions.
"Well thank you." I step out and he does too. We fall into step with each other and again stop together.
"Would you look at that." He laughs. "Our rooms are right next to each other."
"Well...looks like fate alright." I laugh making him grin. "I guess I'll see you later then."
"Yeah. Goodnight."
"Goodnight Zack." He walks over to his door and we walk into our own room. Seconds after I closed the door behind me there was a knock.
"What the..." I laugh. I look out the peephole and smile before opening the door. "Yes Zack?" I grin, leaning against my door.
He holds up the duffle bag in his hand. "I accidentally grabbed your bag and you grabbed mine." He says with a laugh. I motion him inside a little while I grab the bag off the bed. "Well it looks as though we did."
"Fate again!" He exclaims. We both laugh and hand each other the bags.
"Let's try this again. Goodnight Charity." He smiles as he backs up towards the open door.
"Goodnight Zack." He leaves, shutting the door behind him. Laughing I walk over to one of my suitcases and grab something for bed and start changing.