You're Either Nexus or Against Us
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Inspired by a side story I'm working with on amplified ecstasy. Check out her WWE stories too! :)
Summary: Torrie Wilson left the company in 2008, afraid she would never be able to wrestle again. Now after two years of training and hard work, she is finally ready to make her comeback. John Cena, her former boyfriend and close friend is thrilled, but Raw's new GM has plans for the Cover Girl involving the newly formed heel stable, Nexus. When Torrie becomes close with the leader, Wade Barrett, will John stand by and watch her slip away or make a stand for the Boise babe?
Chapter Two: We Are One
Torrie entered the gym bright and early, around eight. She was wearing black sweat pants and comfy light pink hoodie. No wrestling attire today. She wasn't in a rush to be wearing outfits that required her to use half a roll of double-sided tape. The blond finished up her stretching when Wade walked in.
"Wow, you really are an early bird," he teased, setting his gym bag down. He was wearing gray sweat pants and a black long sleeve shirt. "So should we start with the basics?" he asked, motioning to the ring.
Torrie nodded and followed him, stepping through the ropes. It felt nice to just be back in the ring. "I think I can still take a few bumps. Why don't you give me your best shot?" she teased.
Wade raised a brow and laughed. "Torrie, I may play a heel on TV, but I'm not about to hit a lady."
"I'm tough. I can handle it."
Wade sighed and grabbed Torrie's wrist, whipping her into a corner of the ring. Torrie groaned as her back hit the turnbuckle and Wade looked worried until she giggled softly. "It hurt, but I told you I can handle it."
"Oh? Well what about this?" Wade walked toward her and pinned her against the turnbuckle. "Now what?"
Torrie squirmed around before laughing. "Now I need some pointers."
Wade chuckled. He was definitely enjoying the closeness between the two. He hesitated before taking a few steps back. "Okay, try this. When I run at you, jump and see if you can get your feet up on these ropes," he gestured.
Torrie nodded and when Wade ran at her again, she jumped up onto the ropes. She dropped down behind him and tried to go for a schoolboy, or in her case schoolgirl, pin, but couldn't pull Wade down.
He laughed and helped her up. "Not bad. Your wrestling instincts are still there."
"Yeah, you don't really forget those...it's the heel side I'm worried about," Torrie admitted.
"It's not that hard. Just play dirty," he winked. "I'm sure even you have dirty tricks."
"A few," Torrie smirked.
"Show me," Wade challenged before hoisting Torrie onto his shoulders, ready to give her his finisher, The Wasteland.
Torrie tried to wiggle out of his grasp, but couldn't. "Okay, okay! You win! I give up!"
"Oh no, you're a member of Nexus now. You can't give up," Wade replied, grinning before gently laying her down. "You just lost," he teased.
Torrie looked up at him before pretending to give him a low blow. Wade pretended to go down and Torrie went for the pin, but Wade kicked out at two. "Aww," Torrie frowned and propped herself up on her hands, still sort of laying over Wade.
"Better luck next time," Wade smirked, reaching up to brush back a few of her stray curls. The girl smiled until she felt Wade press his lips against hers.
John strolled into the gym and was going to open his mouth to get Torrie's attention until he saw what was going on. He was frozen in shock for a moment before he managed to head out the door. Ouch.
It only lasted a few seconds, but wow. Torrie blushed and quickly moved away. Wade silently cursed himself for making things awkward.
"Um, I should get going," Torrie said, moving out of the ring. "I'll...I'll see you Monday."
"Yeah, see-" Wade called, but Torrie was already out the door. "-you," he whispered. "Damn..." Maybe it wouldn't be awkward come Monday?
Monday Night Raw
Torrie walked down the hall as she heard Lay-Cool head out. She was suited up and ready to go, wearing her classic shorts and bra in pink with black wrestling boots, covered with pink leg warmers. The only difference was she had a Nexus armband on as well.
She wasn't fighting Layla or Michelle. They were going to sit at the announcer's table and watch.
"Good luck," a deep voice said. It was John. Thank God. Torrie was still nervous about seeing Wade. She didn't want things to be awkward...but she definitely didn't mind the kiss.
John couldn't forget what he saw, but it wasn't like he and Torrie were an item...yet. Besides he was her best friend. He would always be in her corner no matter what.
"Thanks, John," she said, hugging him as her own entrance music played.
You know I want that girl so bad...
Torrie walked out to the ring a bit more serious than usual. She was nervous, she didn't even know who her opponent would be. Once she was in the ring, Nexus theme began to play and Heath Slater and Dave Otunga walked out.
"Before this match starts, we have something to say," Otunga began. "Now Torrie you may think you're a part of Nexus because you came out with Wade and managed to woo him with your little outfits and pretty face, but that's not the case."
"That's right. Every member of Nexus had a match that determined if they would be in or out," Heath said. "And that's what your match is tonight. If you lose this match, Torrie, you're out of Nexus!"
Torrie pouted softly. She could easily throw the match and not be a part of Nexus, but she wanted to be with them. She wanted to see more of Wade... Was she starting to crush on him?
"So since the stakes are high, we decided to pick your opponent," Otunga said as Tamina made her way to the ring.
"Good luck," Heath smirked.
Oh God, Tamina? Torrie wasn't so sure she could take her down.
Wade and John were both backstage, waiting for the match to start. "That's not fair. I lost and I had to join Nexus," Cena mumbled before looking up at the monitor.
The bell rang and the two locked up in the center of ring. Tamina easily shoved Torrie away, smirking as the blond practically flew across the ring like a rag doll. Torrie took a few seconds to figure out how she would take down Tamina. She ran at the girl and tried to jump up and push her down, but Tamina caught her and slammed her into the mat.
Torrie cried out in pain and struggled to get up. Tamina grabbed her hair and yanked her up before whipping her toward the ropes. Torrie bounced off the ropes and when Tamina went to pick her up again, Torrie wrapped her legs around Tamina's head and brought Tamina down with a head-scissors takedown.
Torrie grabbed Tamina and shoved her against the ropes. When Tamina bounced back, Torrie took her down with a leaping clothesline. She kicked Tamina in the stomach and threw her into a snap suplex before going for the pin.
Tamina kicked out at two and picked up the blond for a Samoan drop. Torrie managed to wiggle out of it. She kicked Tamina and grabbed her hair before dragging her over to a corner. She climbed to the top rope and kept a good grip on Tamina before giving her a tornado DDT and going for the pin.
1...2...3!
"Here is your winner, Torrie Wilson!"
Torrie smirked as her music played and her hand was raised. She was panting slightly and her body was starting to ache, but she did it. She began to walk up the ramp when her music stopped and Nexus' began. All the members of Nexus aside from John came out and stood at the top of the ramp.
Wade motioned for Torrie to come over. The blond slowly approached them and Wade raised her hand in triumph. It was official now, Torrie was a member of Nexus.
"I didn't know you could do all those moves," Wade teased once they were backstage, hoping to break the ice in a way.
"I like to keep things a surprise," Torrie smirked, reaching for a bottle of water. Any awkwardness between the two had faded away by now and Torrie was glad.
Torrie felt a hand pull her away and she was instantly encased in a hug. "I'm so proud of you, girl," John said.
Torrie giggled and hugged him. "Thanks! We're both in Nexus now...though I guess there's a difference between us."
"Yeah, I don't want to be, but you do?" John asked innocently.
Torrie nodded. "I think it'll be a good opportunity and Nexus are nice outside of the WWE," she laughed. "Plus we'll kinda get to see more of each other...even if you are hellbent on destroying Nexus."
John chuckled and nodded. "Hey, about this morning...I was gonna show up to help you train, but I got sidetracked," he lied.
Torrie blushed slightly when he mentioned the training. "Oh...it's okay. Maybe we can hang out some other time?" she suggested. She was still questioning these new found feelings for Wade.
"Sure, maybe ton-"
"Torrie! We're celebrating tonight," Wade said, running over to her. "You have to come with us. A Nexus night out," he laughed.
Torrie turned to John and frowned. "Maybe another time. This weekend? I'll call you," she said, kissing his cheek before heading toward her dressing room to change.
John nodded, knowing their wasn't much he could do for now. Not until he could get some alone time with the girl.
Wade turned toward him and smirked before walking away. This was too easy.
Thanks for the reviews, guys! It might be awhile before I update again because I'm not sure what direction I want the story to go in... I tagged this as a Torrie and Wade story because it's something different and I like the idea of those two together, but John isn't gonna back down so easily!
