Disclaimer – I don't own Maria, Jeff and any other WWE superstars mentioned. They belong to WWE. Wish I owned Jeff though, he's hot.

Chapter one

Jeff Hardy sat in the corridor of the arena in which Smackdown was being held that evening. He had tied his multi-coloured hair up into a loose bun. He was returning that night after the betrayal at the Royal Rumble at the hands of his older brother, Matt. He had a segment later on in the night to talk about this betrayal and the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out. Until then, he was content just sitting there strumming his guitar.

Maria Kanellis was walking to her locker room to prepare for her match against Michelle McCool later on that evening when she heard someone playing guitar. She looked around to see who was playing and that was when she saw him… Jeff Hardy… just sitting there in the corridor strumming his guitar. She went to say hi and talk to him for awhile.

"Hi, Jeff." Maria said, cheerfully. She couldn't help feeling happy around Jeff. There was just something about Jeff.

"Yeah. Hi, Maria." Jeff replied, sounding a little dejected, "How are you?"

"I'm good. How about you?"

"I've been better, to tell you the truth."

"What's the matter?" Maria replied, concerned.

"The betrayal at the Rumble and this match at No Way Out."

"Well, you can't let the betrayal get to you and you just have to do your best in your match at No Way Out."

"You know what. You're right. I can't live in the past."

"I'd better go get ready for my match. Good luck tonight."

"Yeah, thanks. Good luck for your match tonight."

"Ok. Bye."

"See ya."