Waiting and Hoping
Author: LexysK23
Chapter 2 of 3
Words: 1,179
Disclaimer: I don't own WWE, the rosters, or this plot. I just own how this story happens.
Author's Note: Here is the second part. Sorry this took a while. One more chapter after this one. Enjoy you guys,
Updated: November 04, 2015
Present
AJ was sitting there, on a chair, her eyes on the ground, as she thought about her girlfriend. Dean had picked her up, telling her that he didn't want her to get in an accident as well.
AJ shook her head. A drunk driver. Someone who had been drinking decided to get in his car and drive. Someone who wasn't supposed to be on the road was. Someone who caused her girlfriend to be in a hospital room being operated on. Someone who ruined people's lives.
AJ clenched her fist, wishing she could make the man pay for what he did. He wasn't hurt. He was going to be able to walk away, literally speaking. While Paige, no one knew what was going to happen to her. No one knew how hurt she was. What the damage was.
AJ knew, that Paige would be destroyed if she couldn't work anymore. AJ rubbed her face, as her head began to pound.
Flashpoint
A Few Weeks Ago
Paige was sitting on the ring. It had been build by the crew. The doors were not yet opened.
AJ walked over to her. She moved to sit next to her. "What are you doing here?"
Paige looked over and smiled. "Just thinking. This is my dream job. This is where I've wanted to be since I was thirteen years old."
"You made it."
Paige nodded. "I made it. I'm here, and it's great."
"What's going through your head?" AJ asked, moving so she was facing her girlfriend.
"Just thinking how lucky I am to be doing this with you. With the person I love."
AJ scooted over so she could rest her head on Paige's shoulder. "Me too."
Paige wrapped her arm around AJ, and both women looked over to stare at the empty stadium.
Flashpoint
Present
AJ's phone started to ring. She looked down to stare at her broke screen. She could see the name through the cracks.
Phil
AJ walked away from the waiting room, where Emma, Dean, Seth, Summer, and Roman were. She went to a hall. AJ inhaled deeply before letting her breath go. She slid her thumb over the cracks, not caring if it cut her.
"Hello?"
"AJ? Are you okay? I heard someone was in an accident, and I thought it was you. I've been so worried," Phil said from the other end of the phone. AJ could hear the worry in his voice, and it didn't affect her like it used to.
"I'm fine."
"Who was it?"
"Paige."
"Oh."
AJ sighed at the awkward silence. She wondered why she doubted herself before. She would joke around with Paige about their ex's, with the exception of the boyfriend that hurt Paige when she was younger. But the relationships, on and off screen, they joked about them, and it was never awkward.
"Did you think about what I said?" Phil asked, after a minute of complete silence.
AJ scoffed. Was this man serious? "Are you kidding me? My girlfriend is fighting for her life and you're asking if I want to get back with you?"
"AJ?"
"No! You know what? I spent months wondering why I wasn't good enough for you. What I did to lose you. You made me feel inadequate. You made me feel like I was less than you. That's not a relationship. Relationships don't make you second-guess yourself. They make you feel happy. They make you feel complete. They make you feel empty when the other person is gone, but you are excited for their return. They make you wonder how you got someone so perfect, even if they aren't. That is how Paige makes me feel. Not once did I feel like for you. And now, she's fighting for her life because of you! Because I felt like you wanting me back made me feel valuable. But you know what, I don't want you back. I love Paige. I have never loved someone like I love her. And nothing will change that."
"I-I love you," Phil told her, his voice a whisper.
"Yeah? Well, you should have realized that before you let me go."
AJ hung up the phone, feeling relieved. She let out a small laugh, not believing she did that.
Flashpoint
A Few Months Ago
AJ watched as Emma and Paige started to pump each other up. AJ didn't know what was going on, but the two former NXT stars where in a corner, repeating some phrases. They seemed to be getting excited about something.
AJ watched as Emma placed her hands on Paige's shoulders and tell her something. Paige nodded, determined. Emma turned Paige and pushed her, slapping her butt for theatrics. AJ laughed.
AJ watched as Paige walked toward her. She gave the shorter woman an adorable grin. "Hey."
"Hi," AJ said, her eyes shifting from Paige, who was grinning, to Emma, who was watching with rapt attention.
"So, there is something I wanted to talk to you about," Paige said, nodding her head.
"Okay, and what is that Paige?"
"Do you want to have dinner with me?" Paige asked, feeling proud of herself.
AJ grinned. "Don't we do that already?"
Paige deflated. "Oh yeah." AJ watched as Paige thought about something. She then perked up. "Do you want to watch a movie with me?"
"We have movie marathons all the time."
Paige suddenly turned and walked towards Emma. The Australian told her some things, AJ didn't know what and didn't find out. Suddenly, Paige turned around and walked to AJ.
"You, me, date, Friday."
AJ just stared at Paige, before grinning. "Why did you just say so?"
AJ watched as a smile appeared on Paige's face. "Is that a yes?"
"Yes, I will go on a date with you," AJ confirmed.
Paige did a fist pump, before turning and rushing to Emma. AJ just shook her head, wondering what their first date was going to be.
Flashpoint
Present
AJ was allowed to see Paige. The doctor had explained to the group that Paige was going to be okay. She had a broken leg that would heal. She had a small concussion that they were keeping an eye on. Her body was going to be in pain, but she would have pain medication.
AJ was the last to see Paige. She went to the room, and saw her girlfriend hooked up to machines. AJ placed her hands over her mouth, trying to keep the sobs at bay. It was her fault that Paige was in that bed.
AJ chose to be last, telling the group that they could go home and that AJ would tell them when Paige woke up. She wanted to stay with her.
AJ sat down next to the bed.
"Please wake up soon. I love you Paige. And I don't want to lose you. You mean more to me than Phil ever will. I just want you to know that. Come back to me," AJ whispered, as she grabbed Paige's hand and held it.
All she could do is sit there. Waiting and hoping.
Next Chapter Name:
Always and Forever
