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"Are you ready?" Punk asked her for the 10th time. Kayley was cracking her knuckles at the gorilla position. Punk was already dressed for his match with Batista. He was wearing his ribs t-shirt with his white boots and white tights with black stars. Kayley just nodded her head. You can prepare for most moves in a match, but you can never prepare fully to go through an announcers table. "Kayley."
"Phil." She touched his face softly. "I'm going to be fine. I'll go out there, get my butt kicked, come back, watch you retain your title, then we'll go back to the hotel, and you can give me a massage."
"Damn good deal if you ask me." Cena said with a smirk.
"Well, no one is asking you John." Kayley said playfully.
"Which table are you going through again?" Chris Jericho asked. Chris had just finished his match with Shawn Michaels and he looked tired. His face looked as worried, if not more worried than Punk's.
"The Spanish announce table." Kayley said looking absentmindedly at the monitor.
"Have you guys noticed that the Spanish announce table is always the first one to go?" Cena said trying to break the tension.
"You know I actually have noticed that." Beth said, finally speaking up. "Why is that?"
"No idea. It just is." Cena said shrugging his shoulders. Punk placed his arms protectively around Kayley.
"I'll be right here when you're done." He whispered into her ear. Kayley felt her heart beat increase as she saw a promo for her match flash on the screen.
"Miss Phoenix." A tech said quietly. "You're on." Beth's music began to play and she gave Kayley a warm smile before heading out to the ring. Kayley swore that her heart was about to pound right out of her chest.
"I guess I am next." She said confidently. She hugged Cena then Chris and finally came to Punk. "I'm going to be fine." Punk just kissed her softly. "Guys do me a favor." She said looking toward Chris and Cena. "Try to make sure this guy doesn't run out there." Cena laughed slightly and Chris nodded seriously which made Kayley a bit nervous. She stood in front of the curtain and awaited her music.
"Kayley..." Punk said softly.
"Yeah?"
"I love you." Their eyes remained locked.
"We are dirt, we are alone
You know we're far from sober."
Her music blared through the arena.
"I love you too." She saw him smile before walking through the curtain.
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"And introducing the challenger from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... Alexis!" Jillian's exited the ring leaving only Beth Phoenix. Their eyes locked as Alexis climbed into the ring. There was no funny business as the two of them hooked up quickly. Beth got the upper hand by twisting Alexis' arm behind her back. She threw Alexis into the ropes and was looking to clothesline her, but Alexis ducked. As Beth turned around Alexis kicked her abdomen and she grabbed Beth's neck and forced her into a backbend over Alexis' knee. Beth cried out in pain.
"Give up Beth!" Alexis screamed, but Beth just shook her head no. Beth was able to reach up and grab Alexis' hair which caused her grip to loosen, only for a second, but that's what Beth needed. She quickly stood up, picking Alexis up as well and she threw her into the ropes. This time Beth's clothesline connected and Alexis fell hard to the mat. Beth quickly got down and tried to cover her.
"1...2..." Alexis kicked out.
"That was close Cole!"
"Not doubt about that King!"
Beth pulled Alexis up by her hair before picking her up and putting her into a back-breaker. Alexis cried out in pain and Beth let her go, sending her body back to the mat with a sickening thud. Alexis crawled to the turnbuckle and pulled herself up. She saw Beth running at her and she moved just in time to see Beth connect with the corner of the ring and fall backwards. Alexis picked her up and performed a DDT. The fans began going crazy as Beth laid unmoving in the ring. Alexis began to climb the turnbuckle and as she stood at the top Beth began to stir. She was up on her feet quicker than anyone expected and she ran over to Alexis pushing her. Alexis flew from the top turnbuckle out of the ring and connected with the Spanish announcer's table. The table didn't break but Alexis' lay lifeless on top of it just the same. She had landed front first, her ribs hitting the edge.
"Oh my God King!" Cole said horrified. The ref began counting.
"1...2...3..."
"I don't think she's getting up Cole!" King's voice was frantic.
"4...5...6...7" The fans were booing as Beth just looked at Alexis' broken body, a smirk across her face.
"8...9...10! Ring the bell!" The bell sounded throughout the arena, but it was drowned out by the fans jeers.
"Ladies and Gentleman, your winner and STILL Women's Champion... Beth Phoenix!" Jillian's voice filled everyone's ears. The ref was down by Alexis and he was waving his hand frantically as medic's ran down the ramp from the back. They seemed to be calling for a stretcher but Alexis waved it off. She put on of her arms around the ref and another around the medic before trying to stand. Her footing was shaky as fans looked on.
"This does not look good Cole." King said sullenly.
"At least she is not on a stretcher King. The way Beth was looking tonight Alexis is lucky she's walking out of here." The fans began to cheer as the two men helped the Diva up the ramp. When they got to the top she signaled for them to stop and she let go of the men. She almost fell at first but the medic caught her and helped her regain her footing. Alexis raised her arm and the roar from the fans was almost deafening. She smiled a tired smile and put her arms back around the two men as they led her into the back.
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"Kayley..." Punk's voice was worried. She was standing and walking on her own, the men having let go of her as soon as they were out of the fans view.
"We tried to help her all the way back here but she was too stubborn." The ref said before putting his hand gently on her shoulder. "Good job out there." He turned and headed toward the offices.
"Hey girl, how are you?" Beth asked with a nervous tone to her voice.
"Oh, I'll be fine. Don't worry about me champ." Kayley said with a grin.
"Are you sure because that fall looked..."
"I'm positive Beth. I'm fine girl." Beth pulled Kayley into a soft hug.
"Thanks for letting me beat you up." She said with a smile as she pulled away. Kayley just nodded with her own smile as Beth headed toward the locker rooms.
"You look like you're hurting." Chris said after a few seconds. He had taken a quick shower, or so it seemed and was now wearing a T-shirt and jeans. "Wasn't the table suppose to break?"
"Yeah, yeah it was. It wasn't pleasant, I'll give you that, but it was worth it." She said as she tried her best not to lean on Punk.
"That is what a true champ would say." Cena said with an almost proud grin.
"Yeah well, get used to it because Beth wont have that gold forever."
"Hell yeah!" Cena said with a cheer.
"Maybe you should just let the medic check you out." Punk suggested.
"Ok." Kayley gave in. She was in a lot of pain and a trip to the medic's wouldn't be a bad idea.
"Punk. You're up next." A tech said before running off.
"Good luck out there." Kayley said putting on a smile.
"I'll come back to the medic's as soon as I'm done." He said holding onto her hand. He leaned down and pressed his forehead to hers.
"I love you Phil." She said quietly.
"I love you too." He kissed her softly. His music started and he turned and headed quickly through the curtain. She turned to see both Cena and Chris smiling at her.
"What?" She asked seriously.
"You two looooooove each other. That's what."
"Cena shut up or I am going to smack that smirk off your face."
"Sure you will baby-doll. Can you even lift your arm high enough to reach me?" He asked seriously. Kayley merely shrugged.
"I should get to the medic's." She said finally.
"Mind if I join you?" Chris asked. She shook her head no before giving Cena a hug.
"Good luck out there John."
"Half of my match is already taped. I'll be fine." She smiled at him before heading quickly towards the medics.
"Why are you walking so fast?" Chris asked.
"Because I don't want to miss Punk's match and I know the medic has a TV going." She knocked on the door and was greeted by an older gentleman.
"Hello there Miss Bedell. I had a feeling I would see you back here."
"Hey Ben. Did it honestly look that bad?"
"It just looked like you hit the edge a little hard. Are your ribs hurting?"
"Yeah a bit."
"Come sit down, let me check everything out."
"Do you have a TV going?" She asked turning her head to once side. Ben just laughed.
"Yes and the match is just starting." Kayley was sitting on a table her eyes glued to the television as Chris and Ben exchanged casual conversation. Kayley watched Batista and Punk exchange blows. Every time Batista drove Punk into the mat, especially when he performed a spine-buster on him outside of the ring, Kayley cringed. She knew Punk was amazing at his job, but it was still nerve racking. Batista had rolled Punk back into the ring and was about to climb in himself when Kane attacked him from behind. He made sure Batista was taken out before climbing in the ring and chokeslamming Punk. Kayley saw Kane head back up the ramp and she knew Punk wouldn't be far behind.
"How am I coming there Ben?" She asked wishing she could get up.
"You're anxious to see him huh?" He asked.
"Yes."
"Ok, well just take it easy. Your ribs are bruised and you're going to be extremely sore come morning. I suggest a hot bath tonight and a lot of rest tomorrow before RAW."
"Thank you Ben." She gave him a quick hug. "You coming Chris?"
"No, I want to go give Jess a call." He stood up and hugged her. "You be careful and tell Punk good luck because I am coming for that championship."
"I will, tell Jess I said hello." She left and quickly headed back towards the gorilla position. She arrived just in time to see a very tired looking Punk walk through the curtain. She walked over to him and stood on her tiptoes, wrapping her arms around him, ignoring the pain in her ribs. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine." He said slightly out of breath. She pulled back and kissed him. "Are you alright?"
"Some bruises, but I'll be fine in a day or so."
"Let's get out of here." He said quickly. "I just want to get back to the hotel and take a shower." Kayley nodded and the two headed to the locker room to grab their gear and change into street clothes before headed back to the hotel. They were a sight walking back into the hotel. They were both stiff and sore from the various bruises and their hands were firmly linked together. Once they got into the hotel room they both fell onto the bed.
"I call the bathroom." Kayley said quickly.
"Ah, you suck." Was the only response Punk could muster. Kayley sat up and leaned over him placing a soft kiss on his lips.
"I'll hurry."
"Take your time babe. I'm sure the medic told you to take a nice warm bath and relax."
"Are you sure?" Punk merely nodded. She took a quicker than normal bath, but it still felt amazing. Bruises were forming all over her pale skin, nothing too horrible, but she had a feeling coming morning she wouldn't want to move. She headed into the main room with only a towel wrapped around her.
"Wow." Was all Punk could say.
"I took a quick bath so you better hurry up and get in there or I am going back in." Kayley said with a smirk. Punk pulled off his shirt as Kayley watched him out of the corner of her eye. He unbuttoned his jeans and pulled them down. Kayley felt herself blush as Punk walked into the bathroom and shut the door. She took a deep breath before pulling on an old Pink Floyd T-shirt and a pair of blue underwear. She crawled into the bed and stretched out as she heard the shower turn off. The room was mostly quiet with the only light coming from the lamp to the left of the bed. She heard the bathroom door open and her eyes connected with Punks. He was wearing only a clean pair of black boxers and his hair was hanging wet. Kayley sat up and smiled at him as he crawled onto the bed and on top of her. She pressed her lips to his ardently and smiled as she felt his hand touching her bare skin on her side. He began to pull away but she just pulled him down on top of her.
"Are you sure?" He asked, his eyes intense with passion.
"Yes." She said softly. He smiled at her as he reached over and turned off the lamp.
