Smile

Author: LexysK23
Chapter: (14/45)
Words: 2,335
Disclaimer: I don't own WWE or the plot, just how the story goes.
Author's Note: Sorry for the shortness. The day came faster than I thought. I thought I had more time to write this. I have finals this week, so things got a little crazy. My school is different. I usually have finals at the end of the month. My classes last one month. So this is the end of the month, it's finals week in a way, but not like every other school. I don't really takes tests, it's more projects and such. But enough about my excuses.

Here is the next chapter. Hope you guys like it. Can you guys believe I'm on chapter 14? How awesome is that? Anyways, enjoy.

Update: April 28, 2015

AJ watched as Seth danced with Paige and Emma. She could see the smile on Paige's face as she seemed to be letting her past behind, even for a little while.

"AJ, are you okay?" Brie asked. AJ looked at the people at the table, and noticed that all three of them were staring at her.

"I-I don't know," AJ responded, over the loud music as she looked back at Paige.

"What's going on?" Brie questioned, wanting to help her friend.

AJ looked back at her three friends, her eyes wide. "I-I think I'm falling for Paige."

"What?" Dean asked, shocked with the revelation.

"I think I'm falling for her," she told them, looking back at Paige.

"Are you sure?" Nikki questioned, frowning. She looked at Paige and saw her having fun with her best friends.

"I-I think so."

Paige took the moment to walk over to the group. She grabbed Dean and pulled him towards Emma and Seth.

AJ sighed. "We'll talk about this in a quiet place."

The twins nodded. AJ looked back and watched as Paige laughed at something Dean had said.

She wondered if she should say something. If she should tell Paige. What would it do to their friendship? She was slightly scared to think about it.

Fireproof Flame

RAW started with the Divas. Summer and Cameron were going against Emma and Naomi. It was a good match, and Paige paid close attention, not showing anyone what team she was rooting for. But deep down, she was rooting for Emma and Naomi.

AJ sat down next to Paige and watched her. To everyone, Paige seemed to be her normal self. She was still her happy person, but AJ knew better. She could see past the smile, past the playful exterior.

"What's going on today?" AJ asked, turning to the television.

"Well, we have a promo, and you have a match with Nikki. I have one on Smackdown with Brie," she answered, distracted by the television.

AJ smiled and nodded. She turned to the television to see what was going on. The divas match ended with Emma and Naomi winning.

There was a promo with the Authority vs. Cena. There were other matches, Usos and the Dust brothers.

Finally it was time for them. Nikki was out there. She looked at the crowd.

"Paige shouldn't get too comfortable with that belt of hers. Not when it'll be mine when I beat her at Survivor Series. I will be a better champion than you."

Paige's song came out. There was a pop as she walked out, a mic at hand. She smiled as she looked at Nikki. "Nikki, I'm sure you'll win. I mean, you have your assistant to help you. I'm pretty sure, if I go out there, then your pet will do something to make sure you win. I'm not stupid."

"Hey!" Brie exclaimed, offended with the comment Paige had made.

"Not now," Paige told her. "Nikki, unlike you, I don't cheat to win. I win, because I am better. I win, because I know I can."

"I don't need Brie to beat you!"

AJ's song came out, as she skipped out and stopped next to Paige. She looked from the pale girl to the two women in front of her.

"How about we make this interesting? I am not going to let my little crumpet by the likes of you two. As long as Brie is around, so will I."

Paige smirked as she turned to the twins. She saw Nikki frown. "So I think this makes it even, doesn't it?"

Nikki frowned, as she glared at the women on the stage.

"How about a match, you Nikki, against my friend?" Paige asked, and turned to AJ. "What do you think?"

"I'd love to. Anything to knock the little princess off her pedestal."

Paige smiled and nodded. AJ's song came out again, and she skipped to the ring, with Paige following her.

Nikki glared at AJ, who got in the ring. Paige stood outside, as she watched the match start. The two went to grapple. AJ then clotheslined Nikki. AJ then used the ropes to do a cross-body on her opponent. AJ went for the cover. Nikki kicked out on one.

AJ then tried to put Nikki on a sleeper hold.

"C'mon Nikki!" Brie exclaimed, watching the match from the sidelines.

AJ got off of Nikki, and ran towards the ropes. She pushed off of them and did a Hurricanrana. She went for the cover. She got a two count.

AJ stood up and looked down at Nikki. AJ turned and got up on the turnbuckles. She was ready to go and jump on the older woman, but Nikki was able to put her knees up when AJ made contact.

Nikki took the chance to regroup, while AJ seemed to be in pain. "Let's go AJ!" Paige said, as she slapped the mat, trying to help her friend.

AJ slowly started to get up. Once she was up on her feet, Nikki took the moment to suplex her. Nikki went for the cover, it was a two count. She seemed frustrated. She picked AJ up. AJ kicked Nikki, and ran back to the ropes. AJ was over Nikki. The Arizona native was able to grab hold of the shorter girl's legs and execute the Alabama Slam.

Nikki went for the cover. Two.

Nikki grabbed AJ by the hair and put her in a submission hold. Paige started to hit the mat, causing the crowd to clap. AJ fought against the hold, and started to stand up. Once she was on her feet, Nikki hit her on her back.

AJ fell to her knees. Nikki then made AJ stand up, and smack her head against her knee.

AJ looked to be out. "C'mon AJ!" Paige shouted again, wanting her friend to win.

Two count.

Nikki picked AJ up by the hair and whipped her to the rings. Nikki prepared to attack, but AJ was quicker. She was able to DDT her. She went for the count.

Two.

AJ jumped onto the turnbuckles and waited for Nikki to stand up. Once she was on her feet, AJ jumped on her. Nikki fell back. AJ then made Nikki stand up, and prepared the Black Widow.

Brie got on the mat, and looked like she was going to get into the ring, but Paige ran to grab her leg. Brie turned, and used her other feet to kick the British girl. Paige fell to the ground. The referee and AJ seemed distracted by the commotion. The referee started to talk to the two girls that were fighting outside. AJ released the hold, wanting to check on Paige.

Nikki used the distraction to get up. When AJ turned, Nikki poked AJ's eye. It was enough for her to set up and do the Rack Attack.

One!

Two!

Three!

Nikki rolled out of the ring when she got the three count. Brie met her at the other side, and they both smile.

Paige rushed into the ring to check on her friend. She glared at Nikki. The Bella twins were on the ramp. She grabbed a mike and looked at them. "You think you're so great? How about a real match? Not a singles match, but with a stipulation? I think I proved to everyone I can beat anyone? So how about next week, we decided where we are going to fight. Or how I am going to beat you."

"It's a deal. And I know I will win," Nikki responded.

"Unlikely," Paige told her, as she watched her opponent walk away.

Paige looked down at AJ and helped her backstage.

Fireproof Flame

"YOU just want to continue making history," AJ commented, a smile on her face.

Paige grinned. "Hell yeah. It's that the point of being here?"

AJ shrugged. "True."

Paige grinned as she looked at AJ. "I'm happy that we're trying to get back to how we were."

AJ looked at her and frowned. "Happy? Are you really?"

Paige's smile fell off her face. "What do you mean?"

"I see you. I see behind your smile. And I know you're not completely happy," AJ told her, shrugging.

"Then why ask?"

"I was just wondering if you were going to lie to me."

Paige shrugged. "I'm getting better. I don't think I'll ever be really happy. He ruined that for me. I get scared, getting close to people."

"He's not here anymore. He's not going to come anywhere near you again. I promise you," AJ whispered, reaching for Paige's hand.

"You shouldn't promise something you can't keep."

"What do you mean?"

"You don't even know who he is. You don't know if he's been around."

"Then tell me," AJ told her, frowning.

Paige shook her head. "It's not going to do you any good."

"It'll make it easier to protect you."

"So you say."

AJ sighed, before changing the subject. "Is it awkward, being around me?"

Paige shrugged. "It's getting easier."

Those three words stopped AJ's world. She didn't know what to say.

She was lucky that Paige's friends chose that moment to sit with them.

"Hey, what's sup?" Summer asked, as she smiled at AJ and Paige.

"Nothing," Paige whispered, a small smile on her face.

Emma frowned and looked at AJ, not sure what was going on. AJ, subtlety, shook her head.

"Hey, look who we found," Seth said, as he walked towards the table with his Shield Brothers, although the Shield had been broke for some time.

The three men sat down, and they all started talking. AJ noticed that Paige hadn't said one single word. She didn't even look at the men.

"I miss this. The six of us hanging out," Roman said, smiling at the group. "It's just like back in NXT."

Paige stood up. "You know, I think I left something in the locker room. I'll see you guys later," she said, not looking at anyone. She just turned and walked away.

AJ watched her walk away, and looked at Emma and Seth who seemed just as confused. AJ looked at Roman, but he seemed to be talking to Dean.

She didn't know what happened. She shook her head, probably overthinking it. She went looked at Summer and started a conversation with her.

Fireproof Flame

NXT.

Paige clenched her eyes shut.

Just like NXT.

Paige didn't know if she could breath. Her body felt like it wasn't hers. She slid to the ground.

"What the hell is going on," Paige whispered to herself.

I know you're not completely happy.

Paige tried to take a deep breath; she tired to get air in her lungs. She ran her hand through her hair, and then stopped midway. She grabbed a handful of her hair, wanting to scream.

She stayed like that for a few minutes, before standing up. She stumbled to a mirror and looked at herself. She smiled at her reflection. She was a mess.

With her trembling hands, she made herself look presentable.

All she wanted was control of her life again. Was that too much to ask?

Fireproof Flame

AJ watched as Paige slept. Roman had left when Paige returned. But she didn't stay for long. She told the group she was going to her room, the one she shared with AJ.

AJ stayed with Seth, Emma, Summer, and Dean for a little bit longer, but she felt like a fifth wheel. She stared at the couples, wondering when they were going to hook up.

She went back to her hotel room, and found that Paige had fallen sleep. AJ could tell that Paige cried herself to sleep, and it broke her heart. She sat there, watching the twenty-two year old sleep, wondering about her crush. She wasn't sure if she should tell Paige, or not. She didn't want to ruin what they already had. She wanted to talk to someone, and talk to them fast.

Fireproof Flame

SMACKDOWN came and went, with Paige winning. AJ kept a close eye on Paige. She noticed that Paige seemed extra jumpy. AJ hadn't found the right moment to tell her about her feelings.

The whole roster was told that there was going to be changes in Raw. They were told that they were calling people from NXT. And they weren't told who they were or how many. Just that thing were going to be shaken up.

AJ didn't see Paige for the rest of the day. She didn't know what was going on, and it had her worried, but she couldn't dwell on it too much.

Fireproof Flame

"TELL her, before she loses all feelings," Nikki told AJ, who told the twins about what happened.

"What if it's too late?" AJ asked, not sure if telling Paige was a good idea.

"Do you just want to be friends with her? Do you not want to be anything more with her?" Brie questioned, frowning.

"What if it's better if she's not with me?"

"I don't think she will be. You guys don't think we don't notice, but we see that Paige smiles brighter when you're around."

"R-really?" AJ asked, looking at her friends.

Nikki nodded. "Go, tell her. The worst thing that could happen is she tells you no."

"I don't think this will ruin your friendship. But if you don't tell her, you might regret it," Brie added.

AJ took a deep breath before nodded. "Okay, I'll tell her."

Fireproof Flame

AJ walked up to Paige, who was tying her shows for Raw. Paige looked up at AJ and gave her a small wave, before going back to her shoes. AJ took a deep breath before walking up to her.

"Paige, there is something I need to tell you," AJ told her, looking her straight in the eye.

Paige let out a laugh. "Why does this seem familiar?"

AJ smiled. She had to tell her. Let her know at least. AJ looked at Paige, who had her broke smile.

So, this chapter ended like Chapter 6, Light. But the question is; will AJ tell her? And if she does, what will Paige say? Paige is slowly moving on from her feeling of AJ.

So I finally put Roman on the story. And Paige didn't really react great around him. You'll be able to take people off your "List of Possible Abusers" soon. I wouldn't check off Roman just yet, because you never know.

Thanks for reading. Please review. And until next time.

Next Chapter On:
April 30, 2015

Chapter Name:
Rise