Sophie yelped at her finger got caught between the piece of fencing she was carrying and the wall. " You ok there?" Walt her boss asked and she nodded. This is what she hated about working in production , when the lights, camera and show was happening you felt on top of the world , once it ended the rest of the job was lugging things around, doing checklists and packing vans. She had started working for the WWE two months ago now and so far she really loved it. Sophie had been a wrestling fan since she was younger and working alongside some of her idols everyday made her so happy. This week she would be on the road working both RAW and SMACKDOWN. She wanted to work as many shows as possible and really make her mark on the business. She had made some friends too – Womens Champion Kaitlyn was really nice as well as AJ Lee one of the female wrestlers, they had taken her out to dinner and always stopped to talk to her and make her feel included. It really was a dream come true, she had one or two issues, mostly with wrestlers who felt they were above all others on the roster and thought of her their assistant , rather than someone who worked for the company. She was so engrossed in her list that she didn't notice AJ approaching and she jumped when she felt her hand on her back. " Wow , you really zone out , I have been calling you for like a minute" . Sophie flashed her an easy smile , showing her white perfect teeth. " Sorry , this list is almost done then I am free, where do you wanna go for dinner?". AJ Yawned and said " Hotel ? I know a lot of these guys will be there but I'm beat and don't think I could face a busy city". They were of course in New York City, where Sophie actually lived so it meant tonight she could actually sleep in her own bed. Most of the wrestlers and production stayed in hotels most nights while on the road , but tonight Sophie was determined to spend some quality time in her beautiful apartment. She agreed to go to Aj's hotel as it wasn't too far from her apartment , she could walk home and she loved walking in New York at night , it was magical .
They arrived at the hotel , Sophie dressed head to toe in black – the colour her production team wore, while AJ looked cute in cut off denims and a baggy t-shirt. They had just sat and ordered some wine when AJ scowled at something behind Sophie's head. " What?" Sophie asked trying not to look around . " It's just that girl I told you about is here – Nikki , you know the one dating John Cena?". Sophie nodded , John Cena was big news in the WWE , she had met him briefly once and he seemed kind, from what she had heard though , his girlfriend Nikki was not very popular. She and AJ didn't get along at all and Sophie had heard a lot of bad things about her. "Shit, they're coming this way". AJ tried to study her menu in the hope that they wouldn't notice her but no such luck. " AJ Lee – how are you?" John had stopped at their table and appeared to be smiling genuinely at AJ , Sophie noticed that Nikki had tightened her grip on John's arm . AJ flashed John a winner smile " Hey John, haven't seen you in a while. Have you met Sophie , she's part of our production team". His eyes locked into hers and Sophie experienced a little rush in her tummy , he extended his hand " Yeah I see you sometimes before heading to the ring, I'm John – it's nice to meet you". She took his hand and shook it " Sophie" she responded and smiled at him. His eyes remained locked with hers for another few seconds and she tried not to blush. Sophie knew she was attractive in a traditional sense, blonde hair, blue eyes, tall and a trim athletic build. Her father was Irish and she had inherited his freckles , it was what separated her from all the other blue eyed , blonde haired American Girls. She could see John give her the once over and realised up close he was gorgeous , she had to tear her eyes away from his. Nikki cleared her throat loudly and John automatically put an arm around her . Sophie noticed how she didn't make an effort to say hi or introduce herself. " We are going for a drink later a few of us, if you guys wanna come?" John said looking from Sophie to AJ. Nikki rolled her eyes "John, I'm sure these girls have plans". AJ Narrowed her eyes " We'd love to actually , text me the address and we will see you there". John gave her a warm smile " Great , see you to meet you Sophie – see you later" . He walked off , Nikki beside him a look of thunder on her face. Once they had left AJ laughed " What was that , I thought you were tired". Sophie said puzzled by AJ's behaviour. " I am exhausted but we need to be there tonight, judging by the look John just gave you , I gotta see this". Sophie was embarrassed that AJ had picked up on whatever that look was between her and John. " What do you mean ?". Aj smiled at her " I mean my dear that I think John Cena likes you and he is a man that usually gets what he wants, now eat fast we gotta get ready"