The Good Girl

Chapter 14: You Know What? I Love You.

A/N: Captivating title, eh? Wonder who's gonna say it? Again, thanks for the reviews they have been much appreciated. Please forgive the short chapter, but it's a nice little cliffhanger. Now, onwards to the story….

The following day, the WWE crew had just finished taping Smackdown and were heading to another arena. Typically, Natalie rode with the three members of the Shield, opting to spend more time with Jon rather than with her best girlfriends.

Are you riding with us? Natalie looked down at her text on her cell phone.

Yeah. Where are we meeting?

Back doors, towards Exit 3.

Natalie grabbed her luggage, said goodbye to the girls and headed to find Exit 3. When she arrived at Exit 3, she only saw Roman and Seth.

"Where's Jon?"

"He's right behind you." Jon remarked coming right behind may have spent the evening with another woman, but damn it, she loved being around him.

"Where are we staying in Albuquerque?"

"Hilton."

During the two hour drive to the next town, Natalie could sense that something was up with Jon. He was just acting funny. He didn't seem that he was all that interested in what Natalie had to say, or especially to her. Natalie tried to not let it bother her, but she knew she had to confront the Renee factor with him, later.

They arrived at the hotel for check-in and Natalie was surprised when Jon got his own room – he never did that. Now, she was getting upset – what the hell was up with him? Natalie booked her own room and headed to the elevator. Could this be the beginning of the end? She surely hoped not. What did she do wrong? Of course, she had caught feelings for him. How could she not? She spent most of her days with him – with or without clothes. She had to admit to herself, that she was, in fact, in love with him. She loved everything about him – his smile, his hair, his carefree personality – the list could go on and on. Was this the right time to tell him how she felt?

Natalie arrived at the hotel room, and since it was late, she decided just to head to bed and confront Jon about everything tomorrow. Since it was a house show, the crew didn't have to be there until about 2 p.m. Typically, she went with the guys to the show to meet up with the girls. However, one o'clock came and went and the guys never texted her or contacted her. She hitched a ride with the girls and explained the situation.

"I think it's over, Nat." Nikki commented.

"I don't know what to do. I don't want to be a clingy chick. Why did I even start this anyway? Oh that's right – you girls."

"Don't blame us for falling in love with him. You did that on your own terms. Maybe something is going on with the Shield storyline-wise and they're just working hard." Natalya added. She felt bad for her friend, and she hoped that when she finally did confront Jon that he wouldn't break her heart.

The girls arrived at the arena and Natalie ran into Jon on the way to the locker room.

"Can we talk tonight?"

"Yeah, 898." Jon said nonchalantly and walked away from her.

This quite have possibly been the most nervous that Natalie had ever been – what was going to come out of this conversation? Many things could come up - 1, he could say that he wanted to continue their elicit affair; 2, he could say he was in love with her too or 3, he could end it. Natalie knocked on the door and after about three knocks, he answered the door in just a pair of jeans.

"Hey, come on in." Jon said scooting over so Natalie could come in the door. "What's up?"

"We need to talk."

"About what?"

"What's going on with you and Renee?" Natalie immediately pressed the issue.

"Is that really any of your business?" Natalie was shocked by Jon's reply.

"I guess not." Natalie said turning around, not even able to face this man she was in love with.

"It's nothing. She just asked me for drinks. What's this about?"

"I just didn't like seeing you together."

"Why not?"

"I know we're not in a relationship or anything, but.."

"But, you're jealous and you're right, we aren't in a relationship." Natalie stood stunned by how Jon was treating her, and what he was saying. "You shouldn't let it bother you."

"Why shouldn't I? Maybe I just don't like seeing you with other women. You know what? I'm in love with you, Jon. There, I said it. I know you said you didn't want a relationship, but all this time we've spent together, somewhere along the way, I fell in love with you." Natalie could stand the built-up tension with Jon anymore and she decided to divulge her secret.

"I told you I'm not into relationships."

"I know."

"I don't love you. I don't have any feelings for you. I like being around you, and believe me, the sex is amazing, but no, I don't feel the same way about you." The look on Natalie's face was utter shock and awe, she couldn't believe this was the same guy who did all the cute stuff for her and the guy who got her through some of her weakest points. She turned around, without saying a word and ran to her room.

It was over.