John and Punk weren't in the same spot when the girls returned, in fact, Punk was no longer in the catering area, and John was over at a table conversing with Ted Dibiase, Natalya, Miz, and Randy.

Haley felt her heart speed up as they approached the group of superstars, Taylor must have sensed it and gave her friends hand a reassuring squeeze while saying "relax…its not like you have to tag with him in a match tonight. Take a deep breath Hales, everything will be fine."

The petite brunette didn't need eye contact to know that Randy was looking at her, she could feel it. After a 7 year on and off relationship with the Viper she had picked up on a few things.

"Hey Hales" he spoke breezily, and she bit her lip as he used the nickname he used to call her. "congrats on your win last week. I've been watching your matches, you deserved the win"

"Thanks Randy" Haley said. She met his gaze for a brief second and immediately regretted it; he looked different since the last time she had seen him, he hair was once again buzzed and his face was scruffy. A sight she had missed. Especially when they were together, the way his scruffiness would brush across her soft skin, giving her goosebumps.

Breaking into her thoughts Ted Dibiase walked over and put his arm around her shoulders "um…Haley, your drooling…" he teased.

The petite brunette looked away from Randy to meet the blue eyes of her friend Ted, she smacked his lightly on the chest "am not…" she argued.

"Alright look, I have a dark match tonight before the show against Antonio Cesaro, and I heard Eve is going to be in his corner….what's the chances I could get the new Divas champion to be in my corner?" he asked with one of his million dollar smiles.

"There's a very good chance I'd say" she told him.

Ted pulled her in for a hug and whispered in her ear, "trust me….Orton is not over you at all…I can feel him burning a hole through me right now"

She kissed him on the cheek then told him she was gonna go check the schedule to see what she was scheduled for tonight. She had to get out of there, being around Randy was stirring up old feelings and the last thing she needed was a distraction right now.

All she was on the schedule for that was a promo with Eve about her return match for the following week, as she was chatting with a stagehand she was approached by the WWE champ. She silently prayed that things wouldn't be awkward between them after what had happened this morning.

"How was your conversation with the Viper?" Punk asked curiously.

Haley crossed her arms over her chest and looked at him "Is that a hint of jealousy I detect in your voice Punk?" she teased.

Punk scoffed lightly "What do I have to be jealous of exactly…." he could tell by the glint in her eyes that she was enjoying the idea of someone as stoic as Punk getting jealous.

Haley moved closer to his so their was barely any space between their bodies and leaned in to whisper in his ear "nothing….that's why its so amusing." then walked away.

A few minutes later Ted found her and let her know his match was up next, they walked to the tunnel and waited until he got his cue to head out to the ring. The crowd was ecstatic when they saw Haley accompanying Ted to the ring for his match, much to the surprise of Cesaro and Eve.

The match wasn't very long but it was very back and forth with both men pulling off very impressive near falls on each other but unfortunately Cesaro cinched the victory, as the United States champion celebrated up the ramp with Eve.

Haley waited for Ted to get up but after he didn't she got very concerned, stepping through the ropes she knelt at his side and asked him if he was okay, he didn't say much just that he was having sharp pains in his neck, the referee waved for the trainer to come down, as they did Haley stepped back to let them check on Ted.

Once they had secured him on the stretcher and put a neck brace on him and got him out of the ring Haley was back at his side. She told him they were going to take him to the hospital to do some xrays but that she would be there as soon as she was done with her promo. She wanted to go with him at that moment but knew she had a job to do as well. Haley kissed his forehead and told him she would see him soon and that he was going to be fine.

As she watched the ambulance drive away she felt a hand on her shoulder, turning slightly she saw Zack Ryder next to her, along with Taylor and Punk. The WWE champion saw the tears in her hazel eyes and pulled her into his arms.

"He's gonna be fine Haley" Punk assured her, hoping he wasn't lying for her sake.

"I sure hope so. He was definitely worried he broke his neck, but the trainer told me he was able to move his fingers and feel his toes so that is good. I really want to go to the hospital, I'm going to go see if we can shoot the promo now instead of later." Haley said, then walked away.

Given that was the only thing she was on the schedule for that night, Vince was okay with her shooting it early so she could leave and check on Ted. After the promo she rushed back to the locker room and grabbed her bag, as she was leaving she bumped into Taylor.

"Hey, if you need anything let me know and John and I will be there as soon as the show is over…" Taylor told her.

"Thanks T, I appreciate that. I just hope its nothing too serious, he's had enough setbacks in his career already. Can you tell Punk I'll call him later.." Haley asked, shouldering her bag.

"Of course" Taylor agreed, giving her friend a quick hug then let her leave.