I do NOT own any recognisable person in this story. All WWE talent names, brands, etc belong to Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment. All other notable people/places all belong to their respective owners. Story is based on song Someone Like You by Adele
"Natalie, it has been so long since I've heard from you! How are you?" Cheryl asked.
"I'm very well thank you. Look, I think you know the reason why I called." I said.
"TJ, doesn't want me telling you much Nat. He's settled down now, he's got Kristina and they are happy together. They're married," His Mom said, sighing softly.
"They got married? I guess his dreams came true then huh," I said.
"I'm sorry Natalie, look, him and Tina just pulled up, I have to get off the phone. TJ will be angry if he even knows that I talk to you." His Mom said. The line went dead and I frowned slightly. I was currently visiting my cousin, who lived right across the street from his Mom's house. I stepped out the front and saw TJ and who I assumed to be his wife about to walk up the steps.
"TJ!" I called out. He turned around and I saw that his eyes widened when he saw it was me. I hadn't even seen him for over two years. He slowly walked down to the driveway across the street.
"Hey Nat, this is my wife Tina. Tina... this is Nattie," TJ said awkwardly. I raised my eyebrow and looked at him closely. Since when was he shy? My eyes shifted towards his wife and I couldn't help but think what she could have that I didn't. My eyes finally rested on her stomach and I gasped.
"You didn't let me know you were having a baby," I said to him, my eyes flickering to his. TJ shrugged and avoided my stare.
"Did he need to?" Tina said. I looked at her and smiled softly, shaking my head.
"No he didn't need to. I just figured he might... this isn't over for me you know, even if it has been nearly three years." I said, redirecting my stare back to his.
"I heard you have a boyfriend," He mumbled.
"He's not you though," I said, before turning around and crossing the street again.
Just as I made it across the street, a car pulled in the driveway and I smiled as I saw Liam with my two-year-old son grinning widely in the back seat. I walked over to the door and looked over to see TJ still watching me. I opened the back door and little Tyson squealed and clapped his hands.
"Hi Mama!" He said as I unbuckled him from the car seat. I lifted my little brown-haired boy into my arms and set him on the ground near the driveway.
"Mama get my ball," Tyson said. I bent over into the car and threw the ball out.
"Uh oh, Mama!" Tyson yelled. I looked out and saw the ball rolling across the street. It landed right in front of TJ and I groaned.
"Come on Tyse, we'll get the ball." Liam said.
"No, Mama get it with me!" Tyson said. I quickly smiled at Liam and grabbed my little boy's hand.
"All right, do you know where it went?" I asked. Tyson pointed to it and we started to cross the road.
"Quickly grab your ball," I said. I looked up and frowned slightly when I saw TJ staring at my... well, our... son. As Tyson picked his ball up and grinned widely, his baby blue eyes connecting with TJ's, I saw Tyson process him in his small head.
"Mama got photo of you!" He said, pointing up at him. I lifted Tyson up into my arms and kissed his cheek softly as his hair flopped into his face.
"You can say hi to Mister TJ baby boy," I said.
"Hi Mister TJ!" He said, waving excitedly. As TJ looked at the mirror-image of him, I smiled and shifted Tyson on my hip.
"Remember when you said that sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead?" I said to TJ. His eyes connected with mine and he nodded his head slowly.
"This is why for me... it isn't over," I whispered, motioning to our son. I smiled softly and turned around, heading back across the street and into Teddy's house.
We need to talk. That little boy is mine isn't he?
I sighed as I looked down at the message in front of me.
When do you wanna meet up Theodore. And where.
Within seconds I had a reply.
Meet me out the front of Teddy's house at one a.m. I'll take you for a walk.
I sighed and felt the sofa dip in as Liam sat next to me. I put my phone away and smiled at him.
"That guy out there, he's Tyson's Dad?" He said. I sighed and nodded my head.
"You're still in love with him," Liam said. I bit my lip and crawled into his lap, wrapping my arms around his neck.
"I'm always going to love him, he's Tyson's Dad. Am I in love with him? I'll admit a little bit but I'm with you now and that's never going to change. I... I love you Liam." I said. Liam smiled and pressed his lips against mine. I allowed my eyes to fall shut and I kissed him back.
I met up with TJ at one and we started walking. We walked in silence for five minutes before I sighed and looked up at him.
"His name is Tyson James Neidhart, you weren't around to sign the birth certificate so he took my last name. He was born November 4th two years ago. He's a good little kid, very cheeky but that goes with who his parents are. He calls Liam 'Daddy'." I said. TJ sat down on a park bench and I sat next to him.
"It seems like just yesterday that we were together. It was the best time in my life. In love... and happy," TJ said. I nodded my head and bit my lip nervously.
"What went wrong?" I asked softly.
"We changed... I changed." He said. I started crying and he wrapped his arm around me.
"Are you okay?" He murmured.
"I cared about you, I begged you to stay and you just couldn't." I said softly.
"Like you said earlier... sometimes it lasts in love and sometimes it hurts instead," He said softly.
"Yeah, I guess so. I wish you and Tina nothing but the best with your baby. Tyson is the most gorgeous little boy in the world." I said.
"Life was easier with you, I had no worries or cares. I regretted leaving you for a long time before I realised that maybe we weren't really made for each other. I mean, I sure have my share of regrets and mistakes but they are memories made ya know?" TJ said. I nodded and squeezed his hand tightly.
"Earlier, Liam said that I was in love with you still. I said I was a little bit but now that we are here... I don't think I am. I love you TJ, I know I do and I always will but maybe you were right... we weren't made for each other. Maybe we were supposed to happen so you could meet Tina and I could meet Liam." I said. TJ smiled and slid off the bench.
"Let's start to head back." He said. I nodded and we walked slowly.
"Tell me everything about Tyson," He said. I smiled and nodded my head. Before I could start though, he cut me off.
"I know that you said he calls Liam Daddy... I want that to keep happening. Let's be civil and friends so I can see him some times but I think it'd be best if Liam remains as his Daddy." TJ said. I nodded and smiled at him.
"All right, now tell me everything about him." He said.
By the time we got back to the houses, it was nearly three in the morning. TJ and I stood in the middle of the street staring at each other. All of a sudden, I pulled him in close and allowed my forehead to touch to his.
"I hope you and Tina have an amazing life together. I know that she is what's best for you and the both of you will be amazing parents." I said.
"I'm sorry... about everything. I love you Nattie, and I know that you and Liam are great together. Take care of my son, I'll see you soon." He said. I nodded and went back inside Teddy's house. I sighed and went back into the bedroom, cuddling up with Liam.
"You okay," He mumbled, waking up slightly.
"Yeah, I love you baby, go back to sleep," I said softly.
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.
TJ and I weren't meant to be together. Breaking up with him had hurt me and I'd never thought I'd find someone like him ever again. But... as I lay here with Liam, I realised he was exactly what both Tyson and I needed.
"All I've ever needed was someone like you," I whispered before drifting off into a peaceful slumber.
Awww, I didn't like writing this because clearly TJ and Nattie weren't together but hey, it's my story and I quite like it. So please read and review!