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A/N - YES I KNOW, DON'T UPDATE IN MONTHS, THEN YOU GET TWO UPDATES IN TWO DAYS. I THINK I'VE FOUND MY SPARK FOR THIS STORY AGAIN I FOUND THIS CHAPTER A LOT EASIER TO WRITE COMPARED TO THE LAST ONE... I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT AND IF YOU COULD READ AND REVIEW AS USUAL I APPRECIATE IT... I LOVE READING YOUR REVIEWS :-) ALSO CHAPTER 20 OF BEAUTIFUL,DIRTY,RICH SHOULD BE OUT SHORTLY AS WELL...
After the shocking events at Invasion the WWE knew it was on a slippery slope, Stone Cold Steve Austin the man the whole world was looking to be their savior against the alliance had defected, turning on his WWE team mates costing them main event at The Invasion PPV. Tension was high backstage between the Alliance and WWE - the alliance believed that because they won the battle that they had won the war, but the war had just begun.
Vince knew his company was in trouble, the alliance was in control of the momentum; in addition to holding all the belts that were owned by WCW they now were in possession of the WWE title, WWE intercontinental championship and also the WWE hardcore championship.
The spirits of the WWE superstars were at a low, their prides and egos were bruised as much as their bodies from the chaotic matches they all endured during the previous night. They put their bodies on the line just to be screwed over by a rattlesnake at the end of it.
Vince had called a meeting for the remaining WWE rosters, he knew he had to stop other superstars from defecting to the alliance who were growing stronger and more powerful by the day.
The superstars had all gathered for the meeting, Lita and Trish were sat next to one another. Matt was told to have the day off after the vicious sneak attack by RVD and Jeff hadn't arrived yet leaving Lita with the company of her new found friend. They had worked well to secure a win over alliance members Torrie and Stacy and despite the low spirits from the other superstars - they were proud of their victory, their opponents had made it personal more than anything.
"Vince is going to be pissed…" Trish whispeed to Lita as the other superstars wandered in to have a meeting. "...without Stone Cold, I don't think we stand a chance, every day the alliance gets stronger…"
"We did our part Trish…" Lita replied unperturbed. "That's all we can do…"
Trish nodded in agreement as she scanned the room, looking for a certain blue haired man who hadn't yet walked through the doors yet.
Lita noticed the blonde's gaze travelling around the room, as she placed a hand on the blonde's. "Why didn't you just tell him how you feel? You know if he knew you liked him he wouldn't even give Torrie the time of day…"
Trish looked down and she knew the redhead was right but she was scared, she wasn't sure why she was scared but she also knew the minute she admitted her feelings, it would become real. Jeff had been there for her throughout the year and she couldn't imagine her life without him, she feared that things would get complicated and the potential of losing her friendship with the enigma stopped her from revealing the truth in her heart.
"Have you spoke to him?" Trish asked curiously, deciding to ignore the comment made by the redhead - she didn't want to discuss the date between Torrie and Jeff… yet she was intrigued to see if the date was a success and whether or not Jeff went back to his hotel room on his own.
"No…" Lita replied sympathetically, she knew it was playing on the blonde's mind. After spending months wishing Trish and Jeff wouldn't pursue a relationship and within a short time her opinion on the two friends had changed drastically, she did now believe the two would be perfect for each other after giving the blonde a chance to reveal her true personality.
As Trish nodded at the comment, her mind creating vivid scenarios involving Torrie and Jeff - she imagined them both hitting it off, going back to his hotel room, falling in love, he would defect to WCW, they would get married and have little babies with Jeff's green eyes. Sure she was being dramatic and came up with worst case scenario yet Trish had become accustomed to thinking the worst.
As Lita pinched the blonde, knocking her out of her day dream - the redhead pointed towards as she noticed the man of the hour walk in, earphones in, a plaster on his head which must've been cut open from his match with RVD as he kept his hoodie over his head.
Jeff sat down at the end of the seats as Edge and Christian sat next to Lita and Trish. Jeff still hadn't noticed his blonde and redhead friends instead he just sat arms crossed waiting for Vince to arrive and begin his meeting.
"If it isn't the most awesome divas in WWE history…" Christian grinned, most specifically at Trish who returned his comment with an eye roll.
"One of these days I'm going to rip out your vocal chords…" Lita smiled threateningly.
"You think your so cool because Team Xtreme is missing an 'E'…" Christian chortled back at Lita. "It's like Hardy Boyz spelt with a 'z' is that meant to scare people?"
"Don't you have somebody else to annoy?" Lita rolled her eyes.
"Don't you want to take the 's' out of my name and start calling me 'Chriztian?'" Christian continued to annoy Lita who bit her tongue trying not to lose her temper as Christian continued to push her buttons. "Maybe you might respect me a little more…"
"You have nothing to respect…" Trish jumped into to defend Lita, getting irritated herself by Christian's cockiness.
"Maybe you should dye your hair 15 different colours…" Edge sniggered to Christian as he pointed to Jeff on the other side of the room. "Maybe then they'd respect you like they'd respect rainbow brite over there!"
"You girls need an attitude check…" Christian stated to the blonde and redhead who looked at each other and smirked. "I mean you both swoon over the Hardyz yet we have a good track record, we've beat them numerous times…"
"Cage matches…" Edge added.
"We've beat them for number one contenderships…" Christian shrugged. "TLC…"
"Twice I may add…" Edge announced proudly.
"Exactly we reek of awesomeness!" Christian grinned. "So why you both love the Hardyz so much I don't know… the last time I checked we take just as many risks as they do!"
"I can't believe how jealous you are," Lita scoffed. "We have a war going and you're still insecure about the Hardy Boyz? In case you haven't realised we're all on the same team…"
"Yeah but Matt hasn't won King Of The Ring… yet I have…" Edge smirked at the redhead who rolled her eyes dramatically as she placed two fingers in her throat suggesting he was making her want to vomit.
"Yeah Edge and Christian have won King Of The Ring…." Christian beamed as he stuck his tongue out immaturely.
"Wait dude…" Edge scoffed. "I won King Of The Ring… not you…"
"Yeah I know I mean we're a team right what's mine is yours and all that shizzle?" Christian chuckled obviously offended at the reminder of Edge winning the competition.
"Well that was something I won as Edge and not as Edge and Christian…" Edge reminded his brother as the tension became evident between the tag team.
"Trouble in paradise?" Lita smirked.
"'Trouble in paradise?'" Christian mocked Lita's tone before pulling a straight face. "Shut up rudolph the red haired bitch."
Christian laughed as he went to high-five his brother Edge who shook his head refusing to return the hand slap.
"C'mon man bro-five?" Christian furrowed his brow in confusion. "You know that was a good one!"
"Dude that was disrespectful to reindeers everywhere." Edge gasped dramatically. "Rudolph is an icon, even is Lita is a bitch…"
"I don't know who's dumb and who's dumber…" Lita said with disbelief to Trish nodding her head in agreement.
"Can I have your attention please…" Vince announced as he walked through the WWE superstars causing their mini conversations to be put to a halt.
Lita and Christian were still pulling faces at each other, mocking one another. Trish just chuckled as she looked over to Jeff who had pulled his earphones out. The blue haired enigma lifted his gaze to meet Trish, he gave her a cherished smile which made her heart skip a beat, she returned his smile as her cheeks unknowingly turned a rosey red.
"So I'm sure you're all aware of the shocking decision for Stone Cold Steve Austin to turn his back on the WWE last night…" Vince projected his voice loud enough for the whole roster to keep their attention firmly on him. "Now I know it was a huge loss for the WWE, yet don't lose hope just yet… we are the WWE… we are the top dogs in sports entertainment… we are the best of the best…."
Vince's words hoped to inspire and motivate his remaining superstars as he continued with his speech. "We may have lost the battle but we have not lost the war, we need to keep our cool, we lost three of the most importants title belts to the alliance… but we will not lose our heads… we will not lose our faith… I have worked to hard to let this company go down the drain… you have all put your bodies on the line… your heart and souls into this company… we will not fall… you hear me… this isn't the end… god damn it!"
The passion in Vince's words received a few 'hell yeahs' and cheers from the roster.
"Not many people are aware but I have extended an invitation to somebody I should've unsuspended a long time ago…" Vince announced. "Now all we can do is wait to see how that person responds tonight… rumours are my ungrateful children are also trying to recruit this man to the Alliance… we can only pray they don't get through to him."
The superstars whispered amongst themselves wondering who Vince was talking about.
"Now I called you all here to remind everybody that business shall resume as normal, now every match you go in you give your heart, body and soul to win! We need to regain the momentum!"
"I completely agree Mr McMahon and I will start by facing Booker T for the WCW championship and bringing home the gold!" Kurt grinned enthusiastically. "The same way that I brought back olympic gold for the United States of America with a broken freakin neck!"
"That's the spirit Kurt!" Vince clapped the olympic gold medalist. "We all need to keep the fire in our bellies, we need to show these sons of bitches that we have the biggest grapefruits…" Vince stopped looking at the divas. "...and puppies… in this business! Now you go out there and you fight like your lives depend on it because this company depends on it!"
'Whoop whoop'
'Alright!'
'Hell yeah'
'Let's do this'
As the spirits of the superstars were lifted they began to flood through the corridors, the energy electrifying as Vince had managed to respark their hope. Trish watched Jeff fumble along at the back of the crowd, she strutted over to him, placing herself next to him as the two of them walked.
"Hey…" Trish spoke interrupting Jeff who had no idea she had made her way to his side.
Jeff looked down with a smile as he noticed Trish stood by his side. "Anybody ever told you that you would make a great spy?"
"It's nice to know if the wrestling doesn't work out I can always become a FBI agent…" Trish chuckled back. "I just wanted to say one more time I'm really sorry about our little disagreement before your match last night…"
"Trish it's fine… it's all forgotten…" Jeff reassured his friend. "I realise now why you were mad about Torrie flirting with me…"
"You do?" Trish replied with a panicked tone.
"Yeah…" Jeff's tone was calm, his southern accent always soft and gentle. "...it's like you said… you're my friend and she's your enemy… it's a pretty shitty move to make on my behalf… that's why I didn't go on my date with Torrie…"
Trish couldn't help but grin from ear to ear as she heard the news that Jeff didn't go on the date with her new found rival.
"Wow don't look to upset…" Jeff joked.
"Sorry is it that obvious that I'm really happy you said that." Trish's smile had turned from joy to smugness.
Jeff laughed at the blonde as he nuzzled her hair with his hand. "You're cute…"
"Did you just pet my like a dog?" Trish scowled.
Jeff laughed at Trish who looked far from amused at his gesture. "Your friendship means a lot to me and I just hope that the next girl I plan to go on a date with you like her… it's kind of a deal breaker otherwise… I mean you're a good friend and your opinion matters when it comes to who I date..."
Trish couldn't hide her disappointment when she heard he would potentially go on another date, even if she couldn't blame him. He was young, single and extremely good looking. Of course he would go on dates and eventually even have a relationship with somebody, she would have to accept this was inevitable, she couldn't blame him especially if she had no plan to tell him what her real feelings were.
"Are you having a conversation in there?" Jeff chuckled as he noticed the blonde zone out and gently tapped on her head with his knuckles. "Is anybody home?"
Trish chuckled as she moved his knuckle from her forehead. "Well I hope whoever you next go out with realises how lucky she is…"
Jeff couldn't restrain his smile when Trish's words came out of her mouth and began teasing her. "I am pretty awesome…"
Trish's face dropped when she heard him use the word. "Please… don't say that word… ever…. Again… I might rip my ears off I hear it one more time!"
Jeff raised his eyebrow in confusion. "Why?"
"I've had the Edge and Christian Show of Total Awesomeness on repeat since Invasion… the word gives me an anxiety attack… just please don't use it… ever again." Trish replied dramatically as she shuddered.
"Fine!" Jeff laughed as he threw his hands in his air. "Could you imagine if they had their own show…"
"I dread to even think…" Trish chuckled.
Vince walked over to Jeff and Trish which caused Jeff's defensive exterior to return.
"Would you mind if I have a moment with Trish?" Vince asked Jeff, a hint of bitterness hidden in his professional tone. He didn't like Jeff yet he was a good asset to have in his company.
Jeff looked at Trish waiting for her response. Trish nodded subtly at Jeff placing her arm on his hand. "It's okay…" Trish reassured Jeff with a comforting smile as Jeff nodded back and continued to walk down the corridors leaving Trish and Vince alone. "Is everything okay Vince?"
"Yes I'm not here on personal matters I'm here to let you know Torrie Wilson has requested a paddle match with you, not entirely sure what you have done to upset her but I believe the fans will love it… besides you have already proved the WWE divas are the dominant force we need to remind the alliance not to mess with us… can I count on you to deliver that message Trish…" Vince asked his tone was professional at all times and didn't make her feel uncomfortable for once.
"Yes of course…" Trish nodded.
"I also want to say that I'm sorry how things turned out and I hope we can move past our personal relationship to continue a business relationship, you are becoming a fan favourite and I do believe you are a valuable asset to this company." Vince offered his hand out for a truce.
Trish was weary to shake his hand, she had been fooled by the devil so many times but after a second of debating she reluctantly returned his hand shake. "That means a lot, thank you."
Vince nodded as they broke the hand shake and continued with his business.
-x-x-x-x-
As Jeff stood making a coffee he was surprised to find Torrie stood next to him, her alluring eyes and her seductive smirk glued to her face.
"You really let me down last night Hardy…" Torrie pouted dramatically. "I was really looking forward to get to know you better…"
"I know I'm sorry…" Jeff replied politely as he began to think of a lie. "...I had to visit Matt in hospital… yeah… he called me and said he needed some fresh clothes…"
"Oh I understand…" Torrie smiled. "...How is Matt?"
"Yeah he's recovering… hopefully he will be back for Smackdown on Thursday." Jeff said casually stirring his coffee.
"Well that's great news… I'm sure Stacy will be happy to hear that… I know he's with Lita but personally I think she has a little crush on him… what can I say you Hardy Boyz have good genes." Torrie winked at Jeff as her flirting began to bore him. "So anyway I have this paddle match with Trish Stratus tonight…"
Jeff became interested in the conversation when he heard Trish's name making eye contact with the WCW blonde as he placed his coffee on the side.
"...I was hoping you could help me get some practice in…" Torrie smirked as she whipped out the paddle from behind her back causing Jeff's eyes to widen as Torrie turned her back to him and bent over.
"What's going on here?" Trish frowned as she appeared from nowhere.
Jeff threw his arms in the air innocently as he attempted to avoid another argument with Trish. "Trish she has a paddle…"
Torrie smiled falsely in Trish's face, knowing how to press the diva's buttons.
"Yeah?" Trish nodded nonchalantly. "Paddle this bitch!"
Trish without hesitation used the palm of her hand to slap Torrie's face, the two fighting backstage was becoming a routine. The force of the slap pushed Torrie back on the table as Trish threw herself on top of her, slapping her face repeatedly as she savaged her like a wild animal.
Jeff as amused as he was to see Trish beat the WCW babe for a second time, he knew he had to intervene as he pulled Trish off of her one more time by her waist. "Hey Trish… calm down…"
"You're going to pay for that you slut!" Torrie announced as she picked herself
Trish still attempting to wriggle her way out of the grip as Jeff attempted to calm her down.
"I'm gonna beat her ass!" Trish announced, chuckling like a lunatic in a tone that slightly frightened the enigma.
-x-x-x-x-
Torrie was the first to enter down the ramp, wearing her leather pants and black sleeveless top that read 'naughty' as she shook her hips with every step she took on her way to the ring. She blew kisses into the crowd, loving the attention she was receiving from the male fans.
The WCW diva climbed up the metal steps and ducked under the rope as she made her entrance into the ring. As she shook her hips with her hands one more time in the centre of the ring, she placed one thing on her pouting lips before placing it on her rear end. Torrie eyed up the the paddle which was attached to the pole on one of the turnbuckles. Envisioning herself being the first one to grab it down and hitting Trish with it repeatedly for payback after her successful win at Invasion and also with the successful win with Jeff Hardy's attention. Torrie wasn't used to not getting what she wants and it infuriated her that Jeff had stood her up.
"Paddle on a pole match…" JR commented. "I think I've almost seen it all…"
"JR I think we almost saw it all last night at invasion with the bra and panties match in which Trish and Lita were victorious…" Michael Cole replied to his partner.
Trish's theme music began to play as the crowd gave her a warm welcome, she hadn't been a fan favourite when she had first arrived at the WWE, especially when her affair was found out. It seemed like she wouldn't ever be able to get herself out the mess she was in but she had finally began to leave it all behind her. She was finally doing what she joined the WWE for and that was too wrestle, she felt excited about her future for the first time in a long while.
"Making her way to the ring from Toronto, Canada…." Lillian announced. "Trish Stratus!"
Trish power walked down the ramp as her and Torrie locked eyes, you could feel the tension in the arena as the two girls got ready to settle their differences once and for all.
"Well I believe these girls might just rip each other apart!" JR commented as he said what everybody in the arena was thinking. "This is an opportunity for Torrie Wilson, representing the alliance to settle the score with Trish…"
"Rumour has it that this isn't just about the bra and panties match in fact they have conflict of interest over Trish's good friend Jeff Hardy…" Michael Cole added.
"Where do you get your sources from?" JR replied.
"People talk JR, the locker room has witnessed two fights break out between these two beautiful, young girls, Trish unhappy with Torrie flirting with her good friend Jeff Hardy and both times he had to split these women up and we all know there's been rumours regarding Trish and Jeff for months now suggesting they're more than friends but neither have confirmed these rumours as of yet…" Michael Cole continued his commentary.
"They haven't denied it either…." JR added. "I also understand Torrie has made it no secret she has her eyes set on the young Hardy…"
"Yes so I believe this match is more personal than the alliance vs the wwe." Michael added concluding their discussion.
Torrie waited as Trish stepped into the right, picking up speed and taking the down the WWE diva with some force. Torrie began to pick Trish up by her hair and began to drag her around and attempted to irish whip Trish into the corner which Trish reversed causing Torrie to end up in the corner of the ring instead.
As Torrie made her way out of the corner, running towards Trish, Trish managed to counter with a forceful kick in the taller blonde's face causing her to fall flat on her back. Torrie turned around quickly as she felt the impact of her face, placing her hands over it to protect it as Trish continued to stamp on Torrie.
"Trish is very aggressive in this match…" JR added. "I think we're seeing a side to her we've not yet seen in the WWE as she manages to keep dominant in this match so far…"
"Trish is definitely in control so far of Torrie Wilson as Trish walks to the pole and climbs to the top turnbuckle in attempt to release the paddle." Michael Cole commentated.
While Trish stood on the top rope attempting to take off the paddle in which Torrie rushes over and attempts to attack her ribs which Trish is prepared for when she closelines Torrie from the top rope knocking her down in the process.
As Trish grabs Torrie up by the hair, Torrie counters Trish knocking her grip off of her. Torrie pushes Trish into the corner of the ring, underneath the paddle on a pole. She repeatedly pushes Trish into the corner of the ring which slows down her momentum. Torrie finally lets go causing Trish to fall down to her knees.
"I think the momentum may be changing JR…" Michael Cole commented.
While Trish crawls out of the corner, Torrie lays some ruthless kicks into the back and ribs of Trish which push her back to the mat. As Torrie continues to hammer away, Trish attempts to recover from the attack.
Torrie walks over to the pole confidently unaware that Trish was in fact back up on her feet and charging right at her. Trish grabs Torrie's head as she whacks it into the turnbuckle underneath the pole, Trish grabs Torrie's head in a headlock and pulls her body away from the corner.
As Torrie steadily made her way to her feet, Trish attempted to spear Torrie out of the ring but misses causing herself to tumble out between the second rope. As Trish hit her head on the barricade, she begins to rub it in an attempt to take the pain away.
Torrie smirks as she watches the WWE diva in pain and confidently walks over to the pole, hoping she will have enough to climb it and remove the paddle.
As Trish noticed Torrie wasn't in sight, she picked herself quickly up off the flooring and ran around the ring to see Torrie climbing off the turnbuckles. Grabbing Torrie's hair as she climbed onto the apron before she began choking her out and dropping her on the ring.
Trish managed to climb the pole and removed the paddle as she watched Torrie still struggling to get her breathe back.
"Trish is really angry in this match…" JR commented.
"Torrie Wilson really messed up when she flirted with Jeff Hardy…" Michael chuckled.
"Well if the two are only friends like they insist… then why would Trish be acting so aggressive in this match against her…" JR conspired.
"Perhaps JR the two really are just friends but Trish still can't believe Torrie had the audacity to flirt with Jeff on two occasions." Michael replied. "Trish has the paddle!"
Trish attempted to hit Torrie with the paddle as she dodged by rolling out of the ring.
"Unfortunately she has to use the paddle to pick up a win!" Michael explained as Trish's feet get pulled by Torrie as she stands on the outside of the ring causing Trish to drop the paddle.
As Trish and Torrie continue to battle it out, the possession of the paddle gets passed between each other. While Torrie faces down on the mat, Trish regains possession of the paddle as she lays on top of her - Torrie attempts to wiggle out of Trish's hold but it's no use.
Trish waves the paddle in the air to the fans who erupt in the arena - mostly turned on to see the two blondes really going at it. Trish grins as she forcefully hits Torrie's ass repeatedly with the paddle causing the WCW girl to screech.
"That's what I thought you little bitch!" Trish hisses in Torrie's ear as she rubs her bottom.
"Here is your winner… Trish Stratus!" Lillian Garcia announces.
The referee has to tear Trish off of Torrie who had still been spanking Torrie even though she had already won the match. Trish was excastic with the outcome, believing it was about time she had finally shut the WCW diva up and she knew Torrie would think twice before she annoyed her again a.k.a flirted with Jeff again.
-x-x-x-x-
As Trish walked down the corridor, she noticed The Rock walking down the corridor.
'He must be the one that Vince wants to unsuspend' she thought to herself unable to take her eyes off of his muscular body, he looked in great shape and must've been training every day during his suspension as he awaited his return to the WWE. He was suspended not long after Stone Cold screwed him at WrestleMania. Trish couldn't help but notice how good he looked, his already tanned skin was extremely sun kissed, showing signs of a vacation. The Rock noticed Trish staring at him, raising his signature eyebrow as she quickly turned away and continued down the hall.
-x-x-x-x-
"It was so good watching Trish win the match against Torrie!" Lita smiled as she fist bumped the air dramatically. She began to despice Torrie and Stacy and believed they needed to get knocked back a peg or two.
Jeff couldn't help but chuckle. "I guess it was pretty entertaining, I don't think I've seen Trish use so much force before…"
"Well maybe JR and Michael Cole have a point…" Lita insinuated as she took a sip of her diet coke, looking suspicious as she sucked the liquid through the straw.
"What do you mean?" Jeff scrunched his face in confusion.
"Oh come on…" Lita let out a bored sigh. "...you and Trish… being more than friends…"
Jeff sighed and rolled his eyes at Lita. "C'mon Amy drop it…"
Lita frowned at the use of her real name. "No Jeffrey… I won't 'drop it'"
"We're just friends…" Jeff insisted.
"If you say it enough times… you might start to believe yourself…" Lita teased.
"Look she's even told me that we're not going to be anything more than friends… in fact she made it extremely clear that would never happen!" Jeff exclaimed.
"Well she's lying…" Lita shrugged. "Come on are you really that blind? She was super jealous when you and Torrie were supposed to be going on a date… 'friends' don't get jealous…"
"You got jealous when I started hanging around with Trish?" Jeff replied smugly.
"I wasn't jealous, I was protective… there's a big difference…" Lita pointed out.
"Well she's just being protective of me…" Jeff shrugged.
"You are both ridiculous…" Lita sighed in frustration. "You like her, she likes you, why can't you just skip to the part where you both tell each other how you feel, you become WWE's very own power couple, after me and Matt of course, you go on to live a happy life and we can all live happily ever after!"
"Because we're just friends…" Jeff replied flatly.
"You know that's bullshit…" Lita sighed as she shook her head and picked herself up off of the table. "I've got to go and see Matt but you need to talk to her… sooner rather than later…"
-x-x-x-x-
As Trish came out of the showers, she was surprised to see Torrie Wilson sat waiting for her.
"If you want round 4…" Trish warned. "I'm ready to go…"
Torrie laughed as she rolled her eyes at the comment. "I came to say you won… I'll leave Jeff alone…"
"This wasn't anything to do with Jeff…" Trish lied.
"Oh please and these are my real puppies..." Torrie scoffed not believing a word she said. "It's clear that you are both crazy about each other… even if you won't admit it… that's why he didn't come to meet me last night… he would have rather spent the time with you..."
Trish stood in silence, her towel wrapped around her naked body as she stood in shock by Torrie's words.
"Besides nobody wants a guy that's going to be thinking about somebody else the whole time…" Torrie shrugged off. "My advice to you Trish… is if you don't snap him up soon… another girl definitely will… B… T… W…. this doesn't mean we are friends…. But I just had to come and tell you I'll happily face you again in the ring anytime… as long as it's not because of Jeff Hardy…"
"I'll see you around Torrie…" Trish smiled.
"Hopefully not…" Torrie replied bitchily before strutting out of the changing rooms. Trish couldn't help but smile at the bitchy comment, no longer angered by the other blonde's actions, in fact she found it quite amusing. She could imagine if they wasn't on opposite teams perhaps they could've even been friends.
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Jeff knocked on the women's locker room, his nerves were playing up while he thought about what Lita had said to him. He had practiced a whole speech in his head of what he was going to say to Trish but as she opened the door his mind went completely blank as she stood smiling at him.
"Jeff?" Trish said in a surprised tone.
The blue haired man looked at the diva who was now out of her wrestling attire, instead she looked super casual in some light blue skinny jeans and a white vest top finished off with black nike trainers. She had washed her makeup off she had had received before the match and her face was naturally pretty, looking fresh and moisturized. Her hair was tied back in a ponytail revealing her beautiful features.
It had been a few seconds and Trish still hadn't gotten a reply from the man stood in front of her.
"Jeff is everything okay?" Trish asked as she broke the man out of his trance.
"What?" Jeff replied, forgetting all the words he planned to say to her.
"You've just knocked on the women's locker room… are you okay?" Trish giggled.
"I was looking for you I needed to tell you…" Jeff began as panic started to break in as Trish continued to gaze at him with those big, sparkling, hazel eyes. "...tell you… the match with Torrie… was great."
"I didn't know you were a perv Hardy…" Trish teased.
"Noo… I don't mean that… I mean you said you were gonna beat her ass…" Jeff chuckled nervously. "You're a woman of your word…"
Trish chuckled, slightly confused as to why Jeff knocked on the door just to say that.
"Well is there anything else that you wanted to say?" Trish looked at him with longing eyes, her heart beating rapidly as she hoped he was going to say something else.
Jeff felt his palms sweating from his anxiety, he had a whole speech planned out and it came to her face and he choked. Froze. Unable to say the words she was longing to hear.
'I think I'm falling for you and I want to know if you feel the same way' Jeff coughed to clear his throat as he tried to hide his nerves as he repeated the sentence over and over again in his head, he couldn't find the strength to say the words out loud. "Erm… no… I just thought I'd tell you that I'd see you on Thursday…"
'Of course he was going to say that how could I ever think he would ever come to declare his love for me… stupid girl… we're just friends… stop getting your hopes up for something more' Trish looked at the enigma, a wide smile appearing on her face as she tried to hide the disappointment. "Yeah I'll see you on Thursday…"
A/N - I'M AWARE IN REAL LIFE THAT TORRIE WON THE PADDLE MATCH, I'M TRYING TO USE THE REAL STORYLINES BUT PUT MY OWN TWIST ON THEM TO FIT THIS STORY :-)