A One shot based on Natalya getting called an 'Ugly Duckling' on Raw (7/29/2013)
Summary: After being called an Ugly Duckling and losing her match to Brie Bella, Natalya feels at her lowest point. Can Tyson make her feel better?
Author's note: Natalya and Tyson go by their real names: Natalie and TJ :)
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Natalie sat against the wall in her dressing room, her head resting on her knees.
'Am I really an Ugly Duckling?' she thought, glancing over to the mirror on the far wall and sighing when she caught sight of herself in the glass.
She glanced up when a knock sounded on the door, but she didn't want to answer it.
"Go away" she called, her shaking hand reaching up to wipe the tears from her cheeks.
"Nat? Open the door, sweetie" a familiar voice came through the door.
TJ.
"Leave me alone" she sobbed, "I don't want to talk to anyone"
"Sweetie, please let me in" TJ pleaded, "I hate knowing you're upset, open up"
The blonde Diva sighed and moved over to the door, opening it for him and then returning back to her place on the floor. TJ looked at the beautiful blonde and sighed as she began crying again. His heart broke at seeing her so broken, he couldn't bare it.
"Baby" he mumbled, crossing the floor and sitting down next to her, pulling her into his arms. She struggled against his hold, but he wouldn't let her free. She eventually stopped struggling and collapsed in his arms.
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"Don't listen to them, Nat… they don't know what they're talking about" TJ soothed, but Natalie shook her head.
"They're right" she whispered. "I am an ugly duckling." She turned to look at him, and choked up. "I'm nothing like them. I'm not beautiful like they are"
TJ smoothed her hair back behind her ear and cupped her cheeks, making her look at him.
"Natalie Neidhart….you are beautiful. In fact, you are more than beautiful, you are stunning" TJ said, "If you don't believe me then… I'll guess I'll just tell you every day until you believe me"
Nattie smiled and rested her head against his chest, as his arms wrapped around her waist, pulling her close to him.
"But I know you… and I know that what they said isn't the only thing that's upsetting you, now is it?" TJ asked, looking straight at her.
"No" she mumbled, as TJ nodded at her. "I guess I'm just mad at how I get treated around here… I've been here for so long and I don't understand how the Bellas can leave for a year and then come back like nothing ever happened. I think it's just all finally catching up with me"
"That's understandable" TJ soothed, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "But I need you to listen to me, Nat. You are an amazing wrestler, you know it, I know it and every member of the WWE Universe knows it."
"I don't know it, TJ" she whispered, "Not anymore. I'm practically a jobber here and I just don't see the point anymore."
"You are so much more than you think, Nattie" TJ said, "If the WWE can't see that… then it's their problem, it's their loss"
"It's not like they believe in me" Nat sighed, "All I'm good for is showing those two new Divas around, Eva-Marie and JoJo"
TJ sighed and ran his hand through Nattie's blonde hair.
"Your family believe in you, your friends believe In you" TJ smiled. "You know I believe in you"
Nattie looked up at him and smiled. He always knew what to say to make her feel better.
"Thank you" she whispered, pressing a kiss to his cheek.
"Anytime" he replied, smiling down at her.
As long as TJ believed in her, Nattie knew she'd be just fine.
A/N- Another completely pointless one shot that I had to write. Oh well! Hope you liked it and please review! :)