Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot of the story. I MIGHT add a few OCs throughout the story, and I shall own them.
AN: Maria and Jeff remain on Raw. Unless you want it otherwise (tell me through PM's and Reviews). I don't think I'm going to go with the real events in Raw. It just messes everything up. It's called fiction.
Their Story Continues
"Maria, it's not that bad." Candice chased her friend.
"I know." Maria said with a genuine smile.
"It's not the end of everything, you know. Everything's going to be fine." Mickie added.
"I know." Maria nodded.
"These things are really not permanent." Candice spoke.
"I know." Maria, starting to get irritated, put her hands in the air.
"Yes, exactly and--"
"I know guys! It's fine with me. I knew I was going to lose the title. That's what really happens, okay? And I'm not really sad about it! All I wanted was to feel how it was to be Women's Champion. Now, I have felt it, it's fine with me if I lose the freaking belt! Got it?" Maria interrupted Mickie. They stared at her for a while, as her eyes were bulging and she was breathing hard. Then, she softened up and gave a small smile.
"We got it." They finally said.
"We just thought you would be upset. It was your first reign after all."
"Look, I've thought about this before, and come on, it's WWE. It was bound to happen. I am a bit upset, but it's not going to bring me tears or something. You guys know I'm not like that." Maria softly whispered.
They all saw it coming. It was too predictable. They knew it would happen sooner or later. Title reigns... they're not permanent. Maria was not devastated to learn she was going to lose her title. After 2 and a quarter months of winning, losing, being almost injured, and having fun, she was going to bid farewell to the gold that she was proud of wearing. She felt a little gloomy afterward, but it did not last long. She had lived for the moment and she had no regrets. The past three and a half months were one of the best in her life. She was in the presence of 5 other best friends, one of them being the love of her life. She was ready to accept her defeat, knowing that fame is not everything. That's how WWE works. You can't have something and keep it forever, or else ratings will drop. She felt it wasn't going to be her last time being a champion. Anything can happen.
She was happy though, that they still let John keep his title for the meantime. Of course the WWE Championship is given more importance than the Women's Championship. John was a main eventer. So was Randy. Right now, both Randy and Jeff are after the title, so is HHH. With Paul Levesque's wife on the creative team, chances are HHH will win the title from John.
Maria and John became closer than ever before. Their storyline must've helped. It was still ongoing, and maybe it will continue for more weeks, probably months. They were sure it was going to end, just like
any other romance storylines. Yet, they don't care. It's not like their whole relationship revolved around that petty storyline. Their relationship was deep and it would only take something heavier than drastic to break them apart. It really helps if you are friends, too.
Mickie and Randy were closer too. With them being together all the time, it was just a craze. Not one day passed without their group laughing, all because of them. They were not always laughing. Some moments were serious and solemn. They were at times quiet in each other's presence and the comfortable silence between the two was just what they needed. They brought out the best in each other. And that was probably the reason why they were performing better than ever in the ring.
Candice and Jeff were the smartest couple in the group. Probably because of all the experiences they have been through. They helped each other cope with problems, as they had more challenges than the other four. They were quiet, well at least, more quiet than the others. They were always there to ask advice from, because they were open minded. The time they spent with each other was always worthwhile.
As usual, their group was always together and sometimes, they forget to hang out with other people. Sometimes, when they go to their hometowns individually, they spend their vacations with their childhood friends, who would always have special places in their hearts. But these times were limited and most of the time they would spend their days in each other's company. Things have changed for the better.
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"Wait up guys!" Jeff hollered. He was holding on to 6 bags. 4 of them were Candice's. John was a few feet ahead of him.
"No way. If I have to carry these things on my back a little longer, my back would crack. Oh... I feel it now..." John lied. But he was carrying Maria's stuff too. He only carried part of her stuff and his stuff. Maria had too much things, not that she was materialistic, but her work called for it. She was labelled as the 'fashionista' and therefore must live up to it.
Beside John was Randy, who was chuckling. He too was struggling to carry Mickie's stuff. Luckily for him, Mickie didn't mind rolling her clothes, and so she saved bag space. She only had 3 bags for him to carry.
"This is your entire fault John." Randy complained as he felt a cramp starting. Wincing he put the bags down to rest. John continued to walk and Randy resumed walking as soon as Jeff caught up to him.
"Yeah John. If you hadn't offered to carry Maria's bags, we wouldn't be here. Of course you just had to offer her within the girls' earshot, yeah? Now we have to carry Candice and Mickie's bags too." Jeff agreed.
"What was I supposed to do? She has more bags than I have. Did you guys think I was going to let her carry all her things by herself? I couldn't let that happen to my Ma-ree-uh." John imitated Santino Marella, from the storyline which was long over. He didn't see Jeff and Randy roll their eyes.
"Whatever, John." Jeff whispered not too loud for John to hear, but enough for Randy to hear. He was rewarded by snickers from Randy. They finally reached the entrance of the hotel.
"Thanks John." Maria acknowledged John just before she planted a kiss on his cheek. John grinned at her.
"Anything for you. Good thing this young man over here cared to help with your other bags." John scratched his head and pointed to the scrawny bellboy standing near the check in counter.
"Aww, that is so sweet." Candice gushed while Jeff came behind her and hugged her.
"We're sweeter." Jeff whispered and Candice rolled her eyes.
Meanwhile, Mickie and Randy were speaking to the person at the check in counter.
"Guys, what's our arrangement this time? Girls in one room and boys in another or a room for each couple?" Mickie called from there. The six people looked at each other, unsure of what they should choose.
"I think the girls should room with each other and the boys room with each other, for a change." Maria suggested after a few second of silence. "So we can... have girl talk and stuff like that." A smile creeping on her face.
"Don't you think you've had enough of those?" Randy asked Mickie.
Mickie in turn gasped. "Randy! There is no such thing as enough girl talk." She said, crossing her arms.
He glanced at both Mickie and Maria and they had crossed arms too and they were nodding in agreement.
"Besides, it's been forever since I've roomed with my girl friends." Mickie added.
"Yeah!" Candice and Maria exclaimed simultaneously.
"Well I guess we could let them have their sacred girl talk." Jeff slowly nodded.
"Yeah, then we would have our guy talk?" John said rolling his eyes.
"You have guy talk?" Candice looked from John to Randy then finally to Jeff behind her.
"Don't mind John, hun. He's just being gay." Jeff sympathetically looked at John.
"Poor Maria." Randy decided to join in on the fun.
Maria was about to burst into laughter when John frowned. "I was being sarcastic. And although I have nothing against homosexuals, I am not one of them." He told them in a serious voice.
"John. Chill. You're not, okay." Maria told him while squeezing his hand.
"Ladies, gentlemen, have you made a decision?" Mickie asked them, noticing the person at the desk was getting impatient, and so were the other Superstars and Divas behind them.
"Yep. Girls with girls. Boys with boys." Candice beamed; excited she was going to room with her best friends again.
They were soon given their key and bellboys were called to bring the girls' luggage to their rooms, while John, Randy and Jeff insisted on carrying their own stuff.
"You guys behave, okay? If you don't... you'll see." Candice warned them, as she gave Jeff a peck on the lips. Jeff winked at her, meaning everything was going to be fine.
"You got it, Candy." Randy answered before leaning in to give Mickie a kiss.
"Mhmm." John murmured, unable to speak, as he was making out with Maria.
"I knew we should've have gotten a room per couple." Randy told Mickie. Mickie rolled her eyes at him. "You're just jealous because you didn't get a kiss like that."
"How'd you know?" Randy smirked. Once again, Mickie rolled her eyes.
"I'll miss you." Maria whispered as soon as they broke the kiss.
"We'll be back as soon as we set our things in our room." John told her.
"Still, I will." She smiled.