Chapter II

Kate
I stood outside the offices of SPLIT! Magazine, leaning against the bonnet of John's Ford GT.

I did it and boy did it feel good. There aren't excuses for what I've done for the last 6 months. I'm finally free from Jason's clutches, and I can concentrate of John and me. Just us.

I thought my smile couldn't grow anymore than it was, but it took over my face as I saw John emerge from the offices, looking tired but more gorgeous than ever. I ran towards him and straight into his arms hugging him like I never had before.

"What's brought all this on baby?" he asked smiling, giving me butterflies looking into his calm blue eyes.
I leant up on tiptoes, just level with his ears "I love you" I whispered, and watched as the angelic smile expanded across his face.

John

"I love you too, boo" I replied, having almost forgotten what it felt like to hear my Katie say that.

Why was I so suspicious? Maybe I am good enough for her. Whatever, she said she loves me and I love her and that's all that matters. I laughed out loud.
"What's funny?" Kate asked, her pearl white teeth gleaming in the Boston sun.
"I dunno." I said, my mouth starting to ache from all the smiling which had become so unfamiliar for the last 6 months "I'm just really happy"

Kate giggled, held my hand, and we made our way home to prepare for tonight's show.

Trish

I couldn't help but feel hatred for Kate as soon as I saw her, a feeling I hadn't had since finding out she had stolen John's heart from me, something which I had to work so hard to do; something which was so easy for her to do. Either way, I hated her again, and it made me feel sick when I saw them walk through the arena doors, hand in hand, while carried her suitcase of glitter and concealer, as if God only gave her one hand. Her fake smile made my blood boil, showing off what she had wrapped around her little finger – my John. The girl who has been my best friend since the 3rd grade..and I detest her.

"Hey Trish" they said in unison
"Hi" I said, looking away and walking straight past them.

I looked back as I heard the laugh that everyone loves so much exit Kate's mouth and saw her jump up onto John's waist and kiss him before he carried her over his shoulder down the corridor.

'wait until he's on his own. Then he's mine again' I said to myself before walking into to cafeteria.

Randy

Kate finally finished it with the drool that is Jason Reso and she was the happiest I've ever seen her when she told me, her eyes, an exact match to our mum's sparkling with life. It was a quick conversation while she was covering up a bruise that crept up last night but she's determined to correct everything with John and I'm so happy for them. I hate feeling torn between my best friend and my baby sister. I decided I'm gonna ask Trish out after tonight's show, she was looking extra fine when I caught sight of her in the cafeteria earlier, maybe she made a big effort for me after our conversation earlier. I can't wait to see her after my match.

Trish

"Whats'a matter Trishy?" Kate asked.

I had no choice but to go and see her, I needed my trademark eye glitter and she's the only person who has it.
"Nothing" I replied coldly
"Work getting to you?" Why was she acting so innocent, I felt so angry speaking to her, an emotion I'd almost forgotten how to display to her.

"Well, something's getting to me, yeah" I was harsh and left – I hope she got the message.

As soon as I stepped out of her office I saw him, my Johnny boy, heading for Kate's room.
"She's not in there" my thoughts as fast as a bullet from a gun "Vince moved her to the bigger room next door"

"Thanks Patricia" It still gives me butterflies when he calls me that.

He went in the next room and I rushed in there after him and locked the door behind me.

"Where's Katie?" he turned around "What you doing?"
"I gotta talk to you"

"I really need to go to make up before Vince screws" he said trying to get past.

"trust me John" the urgency in my voice (well done if you ask me)made his face drop "You'll wanna hear this"

He sat down on a couch "Okay, but be quick...What's up?"
I took a deep breath, almost as if my conscience was battling over my options
"Kate's cheating on you!" there I did it, no going back now.

"What?" he said, a sense of calm in his voice much like the sea at night "What are you on about?"

"Randy told me, he didn't say who with, but he thought I should know because he couldn't betray Kate and tell you himself" God I was quick to spill the lies.

"I don't believe you, Katie would never do that"

"Ask her yourself" I swung the door open "Her office is next door" I left behind him and snuck into a room opposite to listen in.

Kate

My office door burst open. I thought it was just one of the guys throwing a fit over not wanting their make-up done as usual, but I nearly had a heart attack when I saw John standing in my doorway, with fiery eyes which looked like they were about to explode.

"Is it true?!" he screamed, his voice almost breaking the sound barrier

"Is what true?"

"Don't treat me like an idiot!" he stormed across the room and pinned me against the wall, sending my work all over the room "Are you cheating on me? Are you having a fucking affair?!"

I noticed Ashley slip out of the room, either to protect herself from the wild side of John which I had never seen before, or to get help. I couldn't push a 250lb guy off me, and his hold wasn't weakening. I didn't answer him, I didn't know whether to or not, I just looked into his eyes, which showed his anger so much that tears were urging to stream out of them, his usually pristine complexion red, blotchy and sweaty.

"Are you deaf Katherine?" I shook my head, flinching, praying he wouldn't strike "Then answer the fucking question!" Randy and Triple H burst in the room and wrenched him off of me.

John

Why were they pulling me back?! Randy knows what's going on but he still dragged me outta the room.

"You could hear from the ring man" said Hunter, standing in the doorway of Kate's office so I had no hopes of getting back in there. I noticed Matt Hardy had gone to see Kate who was slumped on the floor.

"What the fuck happened dude?" Randy asked

I felt a huge bolt of anger rush through my body and I shoved Randy off me so hard he hit the wall behind him and cracked the plaster.

"What the fuck man?" asked Matt, emerging from Kate's office

"You knew Rand!" I tried to hold back the emotions surging through me "you knew what she was doing and you didn't tell me!"

"Dude, she's my little sister man...she knew it was wrong which is exactly why" His voice becoming angry "She fucking ended it. Open your fucking eyes man!"

I stormed away from them all to calm down.

Randy

I'd never seen John so angry, and he's had temper problems in the past. I can't believe he could show that much aggression to his girl. I let Hunter and Matt see to Kate while I went to find Trish. I found her in her locker room.

"Hey"

"Hey" she replied, not looking up from her magazine

"You look really good tonight" she still didn't look up

"Thanks" Even the way she turned the pages made me want her

"Hey, erm...you wanna go out tonight?"

Finally she looked up "Like a date?" I nodded "I don't want you to take this the wrong way Randy, but I'm in to someone else – you see now John's obviously back on the market, I'm gonna work my magic, but thanks for the gossip"

She slapped my chest with her magazine and walked out.

"Shit" I said to myself, running my hands through my hair

The situation was all my fault. Shit.

Kate

"Should I try an' find him?" I asked Triple H, I didn't know what I was supposed to do next

"Maybe. You should talk to him before his mind goes crazy with thoughts, but he might need space to calm down." He was always so good with advice, I just wish he didn't have to advise me in this situation. How did he find out?

Hunter picked me up of the floor, I waited for some feeling to come back into my legs and went to look for John.
"We'll cover for you both" Matt smiled. I forced a smile back and went to find John.

I saw him go out of a fire exit, Trish following hot on his tracks. I went up to the door as it slammed shut. I heard John light up a cigarette and slide down the wall to crouch down.

"I'm sorry Johnny"

John was quiet, the only thing I heard from him was lugging on his cigarette.

"Hello?" Trish persisted

"I heard you Trish" John finally replied

"Trish? I thought it was Patricia to you?"

"Whatever" he said clearing his throat

"Don't I deserve a thank you for giving you the warning before she left you for her fancy boy? You're free from her now Johnny"

"Fuck off Trish" The anger in his voice piercing my ears, I hated hearing him like this

"Why" She choked
" 'Cause the only reason you told me is 'cause you thought I'd jump straight into bed with you and pickup from where we left off. Well that's not gonna happen, you're nothing but a vindictive, scheming little bitch Trish, now fuck off and leave me and Katie to sort this shit that you caused ourselves"

Trish stormed back in the building, failing to notice me, thankfully.

Trish

I cannot believe him. How can he not be interested? I looked drop-dead gorgeous today and he didn't even notice! They're gonna work it out? I've never been rejected in my life!...Wait a minute, Randy...Bring on the Legend Killer.

It took ages to find Randy, but I found him after his match, and he completely ignored me when I told him it was a good match. What's going on?

"Take it to the grave eh Trish?" he said mimicking me "Yeah right. I can't believe you used me to get revenge on my sister and ruin her relationship.
"Let me take you out to say sorry" was the only response I could come up with

"Are you serious?" he said sarcastically "No"

"Why not?" this cannot happen twice in one night

"Because I've been trying to give you hints forever Trish. I've been feeling you since I first laid my eyes on you. Now you've betrayed me, as a friend. Just fuck of and grow up Trish, we're all too old for games"
"Not again!" I yelled. I hit him in the chest and stormed off. Michelle was going to suffer in her match tonight.