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Chapter 2: A Happy Reunion?
2 Weeks Later
Wow, I have never seen my sister freak out so much. She's getting married in a hour and I can tell that she is so nervous. She is going for a traditional wedding so her dress is white while the bridesmaid's dresses are a deep purple. I wondered who the best man is because since it's traditional, which means I walk down the aisle with him and dance with him alongside the bride and groom. But it seems to me that Ashley doesn't even know for sure yet. It's probably either Jeff or Randy so I'm fine with that.
Anyway we're all getting ready to walk down the aisle. I'm all ready and right now my mom, Candice, Samantha, and I are getting Ashley all done up. Ashley looks so beautiful and I know Matt will absolutely love it. Well my mom wanted to have that talk with her older daughter but Ashley wanted me to wait up for her so she could talk to me real fast.
When my mom came out about 10 minutes later and giving me a kiss on the cheek, I went back in to see her. I found my sister, looking at herself in the mirror.
"I just can't believe this, you know?" Ashley started to say, "Pretty soon I'll be Mrs. Matt Hardy."
I smiled at her, "I can't believe it either. But he's a great guy for you, Ash. He really truly loves you."
"I know." She replied back to me. But then she turned to look at me. "I just have a feeling that this is going to be you someday."
I shook my head jokingly, "Nah, I'm destined to me single for life."
Ashley looked at me seriously. "No, this will be you. You just need to find someone worth settling down with and that you truly love. Just keep this in mind, Nikki, you're beautiful in every way and any man would be lucky to have you."
It was so cheesy but I wiped a tear from my eye, "Thanks Ash." Then I hugged her. I love my sister so much and I'm really happy for her. I know this is what she truly wanted.
Well after our little moment, we walked to the chapel doors and I looked around. I went and stood behind Candice and Samantha. I saw Matt was already down there and then I saw Jeff and Randy already lined up. So who in the hell was the best man? Well the wedding march began. Jeff and Candice went down first and I saw everyone was smiling. Then it was Randy and Samantha's turn but before they left Randy gave me a look that said I better be ready for a surprise. So after they went down I looked to see who I was walking down with and I gasped.
"JOHN?!" how could this be. I thought he couldn't make it today. At least that was what I was told. This looks like one of Ashley's plans.
He didn't look as stunned as I was. "Yeah." Oh my god did he look really good. He was all decked out in a tuxedo which looked so good on him. Down Nicole, calm the hormones. But Lord fucking kill me now.
I was about to say something else when I noticed that we had to go down the aisle. So John stuck out his left arms, I swear he can still read my mind, it's scary. But I loop my arm with his and we walked down together. Even through the material of his jacket, I feel electricity surging through the material. As we were walking, I saw all eyes on the two of us.
I know Channing was probably fuming right now. He doesn't know all of what went on in John and I's relationship, just bits and pieces. I really just left out the part about the whole baby thing, but I didn't think it was really any of his business. But this was just great. Oh shit, I think John saw I'm still wearing that locket. I never take it off but he doesn't need to know that.
We finally get to our places and then the bride starts to walk down the aisle. I have tears in my eyes and I think even Matt does. She gets there and smiles at her soon to be husband. Everyone sits down and the minister begins.
As the minister reads them their vows, I can't help but steal a look at John. My eyes connect with his and our eyes read the same thing, 'This could have been us.' But I also see sadness and anger at the same time and guilt fills my body. I look away quickly and turn my attention back to the couple.
Finally, Matt and Ashley are announced as Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Hardy. Everyone clapped as they walked back down the aisle. Then John and I linked arms again. This is the first time I searched for my boyfriend. I saw him looking unhappy as I predicted. I gave him a smile but I know he knew something was up. But could he really blame me? I haven't seen John in over 2 years.
After we lined up to throw rice at the newlyweds, Channing came and stood behind me, wrapping his arm around my waist. People would think that this was a cute gesture but I knew it was because John was standing across from me. I love Channing and all but he doesn't have to get all possessive.
We all go to the reception hall and everything looked great. It was a good DJ and everything looked perfect. Channing and I got to talk for a little but then I had to go sit at the bride and groom table.
After all the toasts, it was time for the duet. And holy shit, I am so scared. I don't even know what I'm singing with John because Ashley said she wanted to surprise me. But knowing her, it's going to be a song I won't like. I saw Ashley got up on the little stage that they had set up for us.
"Well for the first song for me and Matt to dance to, I wanted my baby sister and our dearest friend to sing it." Ashley explained to everyone, "So give them both a round of applause."
Everyone did just that and some even whistled. I walked up to the microphone as John got on the opposite one.
"I don't even know what song we are singing and I have no idea why they picked me. So get ready to plug your ears." John joked as everyone laughed.
"It's a mystery to me." I smiled. "But I hope you all enjoy it."
Then the opening cords of 'Hate That I Love You' began. Oh god, this isn't good at all. But I swallowed down the lump in my throat and sang . . .
That's how much I love you (yeah)
That's how much I need you (yeah, yeah, yeahah)
And I can't stand ya
Most everything you do
Make me wanna smile
Can I not like you for awhile
Oh no, I was afraid this was going to happen. I knew I was going to have flashbacks!
"Hey, don't I get a special thank you." John smiled at her.
Nicole laughed, "What does that mean?"
"Hmm, for right now a hug from a pretty lady will do."
"Sorry, don't know you well enough." Nicole smiled. "Maybe next time."
"I'll hold you to that."
Then it was John's turn. I was surprised that he even knew the words to this song.
Cuz' you won't let me
You upset me girl
And then you kiss my lips
All of a sudden I forget (that I was upset)
Can't remember what you did
It sent a shiver down her spine every time she heard him say her nickname. Then he said, "You know I don't know how you do it but you make me forget why I was mad at you. I hate that."
Nicole giggled, "It's a gift."
I avoided looking at John. I know he's probably seeing flashbacks too and I know that it hurts. This song is basically our relationship right now. But I sang,
But I hate it...
You know exactly what to do
So that I can't stay mad at you
For too long that's wrong
Nicole rolled her eyes and giggled, "You're such a pervert."
"I know, but you love me right?" John asked.
"Unfortunately for me, yes of course I do." She teased him. She gave him another kiss and he kissed her back even deeper. She kissed him harder and slower. She wrapped her arms around him as he pulled her closer.
John continued to sing while trying not to look at his ex-girlfriend as well.
But I hate it...
You know exactly how to touch
So that I don't want to fuss... and fight no more
Said I despise that I adore you
"What are you doing, Nicole?"
Nicole threw her arms around him and kissed his bare shoulder, "I'm sorry, JJ." Then she trailed kisses up to his neck and repeated, "I'm sorry." Then she kissed his cheek. His skin tingled everywhere she kissed.
"I forgive you, Nicole." John replied giving her a soft kiss on the temple.
Here I go now. I notice that everyone is dead silent as if they know what is going on between the two of us.
And I hate how much I love you boy (yeah...)
I can't stand how much I need you
Randy just listened in surprise. Wow, did she get almost exactly what John said right. These two were just meant for each other. But then he heard the brunette woman sigh, "You know what's funny, Rands?"
"What's that?" Randy asked.
"How the person who has hurt me so much is the same exact person that I want to comfort me and tell me that everything is going to be ok…" Nicole asked, "How can that be? It doesn't make any sense to me."
Randy looked back again sympathetically, "It make perfect sense. It means no matter what he does that you want to hate him for, you never can. And you will never be able to hate him. You'll always love him."
And I hate how much I love you boy (oooh whoah...)
But I just can't let you go
And I hate that I love you so
"I love John so much and I don't know if I could handle it if I lost him, Ash." Nicole revealed to her sister.
This is getting harder with ever verse. It's taking everything that I have to not break down in front of everyone. It's John's turn anyway so I'll get a little break.
And you completely know the power that you have
The only one that makes me laugh
"You just didn't need to be worried, Shorty. I liked not talking about it. Every time when I was with you, it made all the memories and feeling go away. You made me laugh and just forget about my life for one. You were just what I needed then. That's why I didn't tell you about her." John told her.
I swallowed and sang back, looking into the crowd . . .
Said it's not fair
How you take advantage of the fact
That I... love you beyond the reason why (why...)
And it just ain't right
He took the dog tags out from under his shirt and held them out to her. She saw that there was one more than usual and she saw on the new one, it had Nicole's full name plus his nickname for her engraved on it.
"Oh, JJ." Nicole swallowed hard and tried to push back the tears that were threatening to spill out. She knew how much his dog tags truly meant to him. "You didn't have to do that."
"Of course I did. I love you Shorty, so this way whenever we're apart, a little part of you will be with me." John said, "But that's still not all."
After that last part, it is getting harder and harder not to look at him. I know everyone is wondering when we will finally look at each other. I wonder if he is feeling what I'm feeling now. John began his verse . . .
And I hate how much I love you girl
I can't stand how much I need you
Even though starring in this movie could be the biggest break of your career?" Ashley asked.
John didn't even have to hesitate to answer, "As cheesy as this may sound, Ash. She's everything to me. It isn't worth it if she's not there to share it with me."
John swallowed hard and continued . . .
And I hate how much I love you girl
But I just can't let you go
But I hate that I love you so
Nicole was finally done, and she waited for John to say it, but surprisingly it never came. Instead, John cupped her face in his hands and pressed his lips against hers. To say Nicole was surprised would have been and understatement, but she was kissing him back, kind of hungrily. Like she had missed it, which secretly she had but didn't want to admit it. She felt sparks with every kiss and his lips were so soft and warm. He started to pull away from her, but Nicole didn't want to stop. It reminded of that drunken night back inn New York, these kisses were so damn addictive. Instead of pulling away like he was, she pulled him closer wrapping her arms around his neck. After awhile she realized where they were, and that there was a show going on, so she reluctantly pulled away.
I couldn't stand it any longer, I have to look at him. I look at him as I see his eyes meet mine. Now as we look in each other's eyes, we both sing . . .
One of these days maybe your magic won't affect me
And your kiss won't make me weak
Nicole gave him a quick kiss. She went to pull away but his hand found the back of her head and he gave her the most passionate, spine-tingling, make-you-go-weak-in-the-knees kiss she had ever had. He pulled away smiling as she mustered up a smile after a kiss like that. John said, "I love you, Shorty."
"I love you too, JJ." Then without another word, she left to go meet her sister and best friend.
I know he's going through the same pain that ii am to see the flashbacks of our relationship. His eyes could never lie to me and they look like how I feel. We continue along,
But no one in this world knows me the way you know me
So you'll probably always have a spell on me...
Nicole smiled, "You're my best friend too and believe me if any of us was going to screw it up, it would be me. Face it John Felix Anthony Cena, you're stuck with me for life."
"Well Nicole Elizabeth Massaro" he smirked when he used her full name too, "I wouldn't have it any other way."
I'm glad that this song is almost over. I'm going to kill my sister for doing this. Anyway I kept singing as Matt and Ashley kept dancing,
As much I love you (as much as I need you oh...)
As much as I need you (oooh... as so much I love you)
As much I love you (oh...)
As much as I need you
After about an hour or so, she got up out of bed and started to pack. She hated this idea so much but knew she had to do it. Tears poured down her face but it was the only way that could make it all better.
Finally, the last verse. I can do it. I'm still looking at John while he still is looking at me. It feels like no one else is in the room, just us. I want to hurry because I feel tears come to my eyes.
And I hate that I love you soooo
And I hate how much I love you boy
I can't stand how much I need ya (cant stand how much I need you)
He saw Ashley running for her sister so he whispered to Nicole, "He won't I'll make sure of that. And I don't know how and don't know if you even want me too, but I promise that I'll always be there to protect you."
And I hate how much I love you boy
But I just can't let you go (but I just can't let you go no...)
And I hate that I love you so
"You know, I thought Liz was supposed to be the one. But I know now that I was wrong, I think I found her. And she's standing right in front of me." John said while gently stroking her cheek.
"I think I found the one for me too." Nicole smiled even bigger. She gently kissed him and felt his arms wrap around her waist. She felt him deepen the kiss and electricity flowed through her body. Passion and heat overcame her.
Finally, just the last line, so we sang it together . . .
And I hate that I love you so... soo...
Everyone was applauding and cheering. I put on the fakest smile ever and walked off the stage, not even looking at John. Ashley came over and gave me a hug, "Are you ok?"
What do you think? But I said, "Yeah, I just need some air. I'll be back in a little bit ok?"
Ashley understood and nodded her head.
So I walked outside to get some fresh air. I found a bench and sat down. And there I just lost it and let go of all my self restraint. I started to bawl my eyes out. I just couldn't take all of those flashbacks of me and John's relationship. I just feel so guilty because I was the one that threw that all away.
So I just let it all out. I almost didn't hear someone ask, "Nicole?"
I quickly wiped my tears and looked up into piercing blue eyes. I'm so glad he followed me, "Hey Randy."
He went and sat down beside me, opening his arms. I scooted over and hugged him to me while he just rubbed my back comfortingly. He knew I didn't want to talk, just to be held. God, I didn't know that it could hurt this much. I'm so glad that Randy is here with me. He just keeps telling me that everything is ok. I pulled away and smiled at him.
He wiped the remaining tears from my eyes, thank god for waterproof make up. I said, "Thank you."
"Nick, you don't have to thank me. That's what I'm here for." He replied, returning my smile.
I gave him another big hug and a kiss on the cheek. But my luck is really bad because Samantha came walking out. Now she is still one of my friends but she is still suspicious of us two. I'll tell you more on that later. So I bet she didn't like that little thing.
"Umm Nicole, we need you for the dance thing. You too, Randy." Samantha said quickly. I just nodded and Randy and I stood up. We walked back in and Randy and Samantha went to the dance floor.
I saw John waiting for me so I made my way over there. We both didn't say anything at first, just grabbed each other's hand. I brought my other to his shoulder while his other hand rested on my waist. And again, through the fabric of my dress, I could feel the heat from his hand. I hear 'Sorry' by Buckcherry begin to play. What is this? Some kind of a make Nicole cry day? But my eyes never leave his. Finally he speaks, "Can I ask you a question?"
I was afraid what he was going to ask. But I nodded my head anyway so he asks, "What were you thinking?"
I scrunched my nose in confusion, "Thinking?"
"Yeah, what were you thinking when you decided to pick up and leave without saying goodbye?" John asked with no emotion on his face.
I looked away from him and tried to find Randy. I couldn't see him, "Please John, do we need to bring this up now?"
"Yeah because I have every right to do this. I want to know what was going through your mind when you decided to leave" John began to say, ". . . Was it me? Did I do something wrong?"
I instantly looked up in his eyes, "no John, you could never do wrong to me." I waited and thought for a moment, "Didn't you get my letter?"
"Yeah, but I couldn't ask a damn letter all these questions. It didn't seem like it was you at all."
He looked at me intensely, "You know, I've wondered why you left. And I've come to the conclusion that I just wasn't good enough for you."
I swear to god. How could he ever think something like that? "You know that's not true John. You know I'm not like that."
"I thought I did know you." John said sadly, "And I'm sorry for making a conclusion when I can't have someone telling me any different. I stood by you and was willing to give up everything just so that I could be with you."
"That right there is why." I started to explain. I kept my gaze on him as we swayed to the music, "Everything I said in that letter is true. I wasn't going to let you give up everything you have ever worked for just for me. You are meant to be great and do great things."
"But Nicole, that is my decision to make. It hurt that you seemed like you just threw our whole relationship away like it meant nothing to you."
Ii shook my head, now he was really making me angry. How could he think like that at all? "Well what do you want me to say, John? Do you want me to say that I made a mistake? Well I know I did, ok? There probably was a way better way to handle that . . . but look what's happened to you since I left, shall we? You've starred in that movie and it was a huge hit. You've been WWE Champion 2 more times . . . and you even have a beautiful girlfriend to share it all with. So don't act like your life went to shit after I left. It just got way better."
I could see anger in his eyes, "What about yours, Nicole. You live in fucken Los Angeles and are in the movies. You model and do so much other shit. You are dating such a popular movie star boyfriend to top it all off. You have just had the greatest life after you left. So I bet you think it's the smartest move you ever made."
Finally, it was the end of the song so I dropped his hand and backed away from him, "I don't need this." I turned and walked away from him.
I ran over to a table and started to breathe. No way was I prepared to fight with him. I felt angry tears begin to sting my eyes. It is so hard to keep all those feelings inside of me. I hate that he thinks all of those horrible things. And it hurts to think that the relationship we had had been reduced to this.
While I tried my hardest to keep my tears from falling, I felt two arms snake around my waist. I turn to see Channing just smiling at me. Wow, no offense but he can really be dense sometimes. I put on a fake smile for him, "Hey baby, where did you come from?"
He gave me a quick kiss on the cheek, "I just came back from talking to your parents. They really are a great bunch . . . hey babe are you ok?"
What was your first clue? "Oh, I'm fine . . ." I began but I hurriedly changed the subject, "Uh . . . what did you talk to my parents about?"
Channing smirked, "Oh I just wanted their opinion on something. But can I ask you a question?"
"Yeah anything." I replied.
I thought he was going to ask me why I was so upset. But boy was I ever wrong. Nothing could have prepared me for something like this. He got down on one knee, reached into his pocket, and pulled out a velvet ring box. He flipped it open and it revealed a huge gold colored diamond ring.
"I was really asking your parents for their blessing to know if I can marry you. They gave it to me." Channing looked up at me and I'm really pinching myself right now. I can't believe it. "When I first met you, I fell in love with you. You're such a beautiful woman and you really make my life complete. You're what I have been searching for. I would be honored if you would be my wife. So Nicole Elizabeth Massaro, will you marry me?"
I was just speechless at first. I can't believe that some guy really wanted to marry me of all people. And no one didn't even see what was going on. Maybe this is the one I'm supposed to with forever. So I hurriedly nodded my head and said, "Yes Channing, I will."
He smiled so big and he slipped the ring on my finger. He stood up and laid a kiss on my lips. Don't get me wrong, Channing is really a great guy. He's sweet to me and treats me right. But John is the one that my heart says I need. But after our fight today, I don't think we'll ever go back to the way we were. So I guess that it is meant to be this way . . .
John's POV
After the fight I had with Nicole, I went to see Maria. I didn't mean to pick a fight with her. But for so long I have wanted to know why she left me. I guess the combination of that and being bombarded with flashback, I just snapped. I've spent so much time being angry with her, I just wanted an explanation to tell me different.
Anyway I found Maria, looking beautiful as usual. "Hey Ria."
"Oh John—" Maria started to say. But I just laid a passionate kiss on her lips. What? It helps me.
I pull away, "You were saying?"
"Oh . . . nothing." Maria said dreamily. I smirked because I knew I had that effect on her. I was about to say something to her when I saw out of the corner of my eye, Nicole's movie star pretty boy, boyfriend walk out on that little stage.
The he began to say, "Everyone, can I have your attention please? I have a very important announcement to make."
Then he had this huge grin on his face. I just rolled my eyes. It was probably just something like he was starring in another movie. Big surprise.
"I just asked the beautiful Nicole Massaro to marry me. And she said yes!" I whipped my head to look at him.
I heard a series of 'Aww's' and 'Oh My God's' while everyone applauded. I searched for Nicole but then a spotlight hit her. I saw her blush and smile.
She walked towards him, got up on the stage, and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. Everyone gave them their congratulations but I kept my gaze on her. After she gave her mom and dad a hug, I saw that her light blue eyes fell on me. We are having a conversation with our eyes. Hers read 'I'm sorry' while I know mine read 'Whatever, it's your life.' If she didn't want me, I guess Channing is the one she wants.
Next Chapter: Nicole is coming back to the WWE against Channing's wishes. While there, Randy tries to talk to John about Nicole. But Nicole questions herself whether she is over John or not?
Disclaimer: I'm disclaiming the song that I used. It is 'Hate That I Love You' by Rihanna and Ne-Yo. Sorry just thought it needed disclaiming.
