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Chapter 3...
"Hey Corinne, can I talk to you for a second?"
Cory turned, surprised to see Portia standing in front of her.
"You know, you can call me Cory," she said. "My mother is pretty much the only person who calls me Corinne."
"Right," Portia seemed uninterested. "Can we talk?"
"We only have a few minutes before-"
"It'll be quick, trust me," Portia insisted. She started walking away and Cory followed, wondering what this could be about.
They reached a quiet corner and Portia turned to her, "I just wanted to take a moment to make something very clear to you."
Oh this should be good
"And what is that Portia?"
Portia looked her up and down, "I'm not convinced."
Cory waited for her to go on.
"You're pretty enough I guess, but I'm not convinced. I'm not impressed," Portia said. "I don't think you deserve to be here."
Cory nodded, reminding herself to keep her temper in check, "And why do you think that?"
"Because you're not as good as me," Portia shrugged. "And I doubt you ever will be."
"Really?" Cory raised a brow. "Wow."
"I know you have some friends around here and they just think you're the greatest thing since sliced bread," Portia said. "But I see things differently. And I want you to know that when you mess up, I'll be the first person to call it out."
Cory thought about calling her a bitch but decided against it. That was probably what Portia wanted. That way, she could go tell everyone that the new girl insulted her on her first day and make her look bad. Cory went with a different approach.
"Portia, last year I was ranked the 12th best women's wrestler in the world...What number were you?" Cory asked. Portia didn't seem to have a response and Cory walked away, knowing the answer to her question: 38.
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Viveca finished curling her hair and ran her fingers through it, smiling at herself in the mirror. She turned to Dawn, "How do I look?"
"You look fantastic," Dawn said, staring at two pairs of shoes.
"Wear those," Viveca pointed to a black pair as she walked by her friend to get to her own personal items. She grabbed the short red dress she had hanging up, "Have you seen Adam?"
"About a half hour ago," Dawn answered. "He and Jason were talking to Mark."
"Has he seemed kind of..weird lately?" Viveca asked, stepping into her dress and pulling it up.
"Which one?" Dawn laughed.
"Adam," Viveca said. "He's been distant."
"He seems pretty normal to me," Dawn shrugged. "But I guess I don't pay as much attention to him as some people."
"Was that some sort of a shot at me?" Viveca raised a brow.
"If you choose to take it that way, then so be it," Dawn smirked. "I just feel bad for Jeff."
"Why would you feel bad for Jeff?" Viveca laughed, reapplying her lip gloss.
"Oh come on Vivie," Dawn rolled her eyes. "He follows you around like a puppy. It's sweet."
"It's not sweet," Viveca insisted. "It's frustrating."
Dawn shrugged, "I think it's sweet."
Viveca laughed, "Well then you take him."
"He's not my type," Dawn laughed.
"Oh that's right," Viveca smiled. "Your type is taller with green eyes and a big forehead."
Dawn laughed, playfully tossing a t-shirt at her friend, "Shutup."
"The show's starting," Viveca pointed to the monitor in the corner where the opening video had just finished.
Dawn pulled a chair closer to the monitor, sitting down to watch her best friend's first night on TV.
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RAW
The crowd was a mix of cheers and booing as Evolution's music began.
"Oh great," JR said dryly as the group made their way out onto the stage.
"Who is that?" King asked as the camera briefly focused on a gorgeous brunette with her arm looped through Randy Orton's.
"I have no idea King," JR said. "But I'm sure we're gonna find out."
Triple H and Batista entered the ring first, followed by Ric Flair. Then, Randy watched, smiling as the brunette slowly climbed into the ring.
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Cory remembered Dawn's coaching and made sure not to look as giddy as she felt as she stood in the ring between Ric and Randy. Randy's hand found it's way to Cory's back. She wasn't exactly surprised, she'd figured Randy was going to capitalize on their 'relationship' angle sooner or later.
Hunter waited for the noise to die down before he spoke.
"Before I get down to business," Hunter said. "I'm sure a lot of fourteen year old boys have already hopped onto the internet, trying to find the identity of the lovely young woman behind me."
Cory felt Randy's hand on her ass but she forced the smug smile to stay on her face.
"This, ladies and gentlemen," Hunter began. "Is this newest member of Evolution. And if you're wondering how she got so good looking, look no further than that man right there."
Cory laughed a little as Hunter pointed at Ric.
"Her name is Cory Flair," Hunter introduced. "The only woman in the world good enough to be a part of Evolution. Now, I know you're all waiting to hear what I have to say about what happened between me and Shawn Michaels last week..."
Cory listened intently as Hunter continued. He covered his feud with Shawn Michaels, then went through the rest of Evolution including Batista's rivalry with Brock Lesnar, Ric Flair's conflict with Chris Jericho, and then Randy's problem with John Cena. He finished with a promise that as usual, Evolution would run the show, with that, it was time to leave. She'd been in the ring for a while but it felt like only a minute or two. She couldn't get enough of being in front of such a huge crowd. She'd gotten a taste of it in ECW but nothing quite like this. The men exited the ring and then Cory stepped through the ropes. Randy and Batista helped her down and then Randy put his hand dangerously low on her back again. Once she knew the show was at commercial, she turned to him as they walked up the ramp, "Randy, unless you want to lose a few fingers, i suggest you cool it with the ass grabbing, okay?"
Randy smirked, "I'll think about it."
Hunter held back the curtain as everybody walked through it.
"Not too bad," he said, as they walked back through the gorilla position.
"Don't be too nice," she laughed. "I haven't actually done anything."
"You got through the segment without a wardrobe malfunction in that dress," Hunter laughed. "I'd say that's an accomplishment."
Cory laughed, "Thanks Hunter."
"Besides, you've got a bigger role later tonight," Hunter said. "I'm sure you'll be great."
Cory smiled, "Thanks...I see why my sister talks about you so much."
Hunter looked a little surprised, "She does?"
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"Maybe I need to come up with one of those creative dates," Jeff suggested. "Women like that stuff."
"It only works if they like you man," John laughed, patting his friend on the shoulder before he left the room.
"He's right," Matt laughed. "You should really give up. Do you know how many women wanna date you?"
"Yeah," Jason Reso spoke up. "You don't know what it's like to be in the shadow of the cute one."
"You're plenty cute Jay," Adam joked, mussing his friend's hair.
"Says the one who gets all the women," Jason rolled his eyes.
"You have a girlfriend," Adam laughed.
Jason nodded, "That is true, but she liked you first."
"She did," Matt laughed. "I remember that."
"Isn't this conversation supposed to be about Jeff and Viveca, not me?" Adam laughed.
"The point is, Jeff, you need to give up on the one that doesn't want you and focus on the tons who do," Matt said.
Jeff shrugged, "I guess."
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"She said what to you?" Jessica looked irritated.
"Jessie, it's not a big deal," Cory shrugged. "She was just trying to psych me out before the show started. She wants me to mess up."
"She doesn't even know you," Jessica said.
"She doesn't need to," Cory shrugged. "She doesn't like that there's a new girl in the fold. I don't really care."
"Well I'm pissed," Jessica insisted.
"I'm not," Cory shrugged. "I'm gonna have so much fun proving her wrong."
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Later that night...
RAW
"This should be quite a match folks," JR said as John Cena handed his jersey and his chain to his girlfriend Portia. Matt Hardy waited for him, obviously ready for the action to start.
The ref was about to ring the bell when Randy Orton's music began. The crowd booed as he walked to the ring with Cory at his side.
"What is this about?" JR asked.
"I don't know, but I cant say that I mind JR," King laughed. "I like Cory."
"You've never even met her King."
The couple walked around the ring, stopping for a second when Randy pointed at John and then whispered something to Cory. They both started laughing and he took her hand, leading her toward the announce table.
"My what a lovely surprise," JR said, voice dripping with disdain as Randy sat down next to King and Cory sat on his lap.
King gave them both a pair of headphones.
"To what do we owe this honor?" JR asked.
"Relax JR," Randy smirked. "We're just here to take in the show."
"So you're coming out here has nothing to do with your problem with John Cena?" JR asked skeptically.
"We just thought it would be an interesting match to watch," Cory said, smiling innocently.
"You are a lucky man Randy," King said, smiling and shaking Cory's hand.
"Yes I am," Randy agreed. "Now keep your hands to yourself Lawler."
"Of course," King said. "I'm a gentleman."
"Sure you are King," JR laughed. The match began and Cena got the upper hand.
A Few Minutes Later...
"I don't trust them," JR said.
Randy and Cory had left the announce table and were standing at ringside, watching the match.
"Cena doesn't either," King said. "He seems really distracted."
"Wouldn't you be distracted with these two plotting at ringside?"
"What makes you think they're plotting JR?" King asked. "Maybe they really do just want to see the match."
"And maybe I'm a hunky calendar model," JR said.
Cory slowly strayed from Randy's side and found herself near the ringsteps and in front of a very annoyed Portia Kelly.
"Uh oh," JR said. "This doesn't look good."
"Looks good to me JR," King laughed as Portia said something to Cory. Cory made a talking gesture with her hand, rolling her eyes, which seemed to infuriate Portia.
Portia slapped Cory's hand and then the two women started arguing. They were yelling at each other and the referee came out of the ring to try and separate them. Then, Cory grabbed John Cena's chain that was sitting on the ring steps and tossed it into the ring. She was so quick that no one noticed at first.
"Did you see that JR?" King asked.
"She just gave Cena's chain to Matt Hardy!" JR exclaimed. "She cant do that!"
"She just did," King said. "And that referee didn't see a thing."
The referee was still trying to get the women to calm down when Matt Hardy wrapped the chain around his head and punched John Cena right in the face, sending the larger man to the ground. Hardy quickly slid the chain out of the ring and Cory finally backed away from Portia. The referee slid into the ring just in time to see Matt pin Cena and he counted the fall.
"I cant believe this!" JR exclaimed.
Portia looked shocked and furious as Matt slid out of the ring and handed the chain to Cory. She laughed, putting it on as she and Randy backed up the ramp.
"That apple didn't fall far from the tree," JR said.
Portia slid into the ring with John, who was finally getting up. Randy put his arm around his girlfriend as they walked backstage, obviously pleased with themselves.
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"That was so much fun," Cory said as she reached the backstage area and found herself in one of Mark's bear hugs.
"You were great," he mussed her hair. "I wasn't sure how much I'd like this character but it's going good."
"Thank you," Cory smiled.
"You could stand to have more clothes on though," Mark suggested.
"I knew you were gonna say that," she laughed.
"You know me well," Mark said.
Cory was about to make fun of Mark when she felt something hit her back and she stumbled forward so hard the heel on her shoe broke. She turned around to see John and Portia arguing as they walked by. John was closest to her so it was obvious he was he one who bumped her. And if he realized he did it, he didn't seem to care.
Cory shook her head, looking up at Mark, "How come no one warned me that guy was such an asshole?"
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