(A\N- Story update-Nine more chapters with a possible epilogue, please review!)
Chapter 20-Raw-Des Moines, Iowa. (Twelve months remain to NOC.)
Chris and I had arrived in Des Moines, and I was excited because I was finally able to enjoy a different part of the country. But I knew that there was potential that my cousin's friend and his dorm mates will watch the broadcast, but I couldn't risk that worrying me. Around 5, we had received our scripts for tonight and I was worried sick-due to the fact what the shield had to do to fight Chris, and the worst part is that I would have to watch them fight Chris. Under no circumstances, I was to intervene. I had the song, "I'll be there for you" by Bon Jovi playing as Chris noticed the change in my demeanor. I started crying slightly and I said, "I cannot do this-I can't watch the shield hurt you while I just have to watch-I am scared for you." He chuckled a bit and said, "I have been in this business for over 25 years, you have nothing to worry about." He said reassuringly. I smiled and I was about to say something when I felt Jericho's lips on mine. The kiss lasts for a couple moments more, when I hear yelling. "Why in the world is he here?" I said aloud, totally forgetting that Chris was in the room. He looked at me puzzlingly, and said, "What's going on?" I paused and said, "Knowing Mike is here, you'll get an earful tonight." I heard the beginning of "Break the Walls" and ran over towards the curtain to meet up with Chris. Then, he and I walked down the ramp and that's when it hit me like a ton of bricks. I looked around at the ring and realized that this was Miz TV. I took a seat and hoped that I wouldn't get sick or harmed by Mike. I had a death grip on to Chris's arm. I looked towards Mike and he has his trademark smirk, on his face I instantly knew this wasn't going to end well. "Welcome my guests, Chris and Hallie." He said. "So far, so good, right?" I thought. He continued to talk, and I just decided to tune him out. That is until he said, "Hallie, Why did you ruin your chance to be with the awesome one?" I knew that this question was coming so I calmly answered, "It's simply because you're not my type" Then, I heard the universe go into chants of "You got dissed". I smiled as Mike came up to me and kissed me with force. Luckily, Chris knew that I felt uncomfortable around Mike and he started throwing punches, and then I hear Bret Hart's music. He got into the ring and helped Chris as I made my escape to the back, though I didn't go to the locker room just yet. It hurts me when I know that my secret is going to come out and soon.