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I was in place at ringside and did it up for the camera when it spotlighted me. As the camera panned up to entrance way and I heard Jeff's music hit I was a fan again, not an up and coming star. It was easy to be into the match and show concern when it was called for. Jeff was facing off against Randy Orton, and it was a tough match. In the end of course there was interference from Teddy and Cody, which led Matt to come running to his brother's defense. When they headed to the back I slipped out of my seat and made my way to the locker room as well.
I was met by Matt who immediately wrapped me in his arms and kissed me. "You were great out there. Exactly what they were wanting and I think they knew you could do it."
"I was just a fan, really. It was like when that music hit I was not on contract, I wasn't working, I was just a fan again. It was so much fun!" I was actually happy about how it had gone. "Where's Jeff? He took some hard hits out there, and I want to be sure he's okay."
Smiling, Matt led me to the trainer's office where we all did time after a match. Jeff and Randy were both in there being looked over and having ice packs applied to various aches and pains. I went over to Jeff and hugged him.
"You were terrific out there, and it was a great match. It really made it easy to get into it."
Jeff winced as he shifted his weight to lie down. "Yeah, you think so? Randy is always a good guy to have across from you in a match. The pay-per-view should be good."
I put a light kiss on Jeff's forehead and then turned to Randy. "How are you feeling?"
He got that smirk and said, "You care? I thought you weren't a Randy fan?" When he saw the look on my face he quickly said with a laugh, "I was kidding! I was only kidding. I'm okay, thank you for asking."
I smiled at him. "Good because I was only kidding about being shocked by you saying that. John told you I wasn't a fan huh? Actually knowing John he probably made it sound like I wouldn't spit on you if you were on fire."
Randy laughed and I knew I was right. Before he spoke he pointed in Matt's direction. I turned to Matt and he hugged me tightly.
"I have to get out there for my match. It starts in fifteen minutes. Hang here if you want to. Julie and Shannon are here and they have Lucas. I'll see you soon." Kissing her Matt turned and headed out.
"So I take it that is exactly how John made it out huh?"
Randy laughed again. "You already know him to well. How accurate was he?"
Laughing myself I said, "I think he hit it on the head. You guys really changed my opinion of you the other night though." Walking back over to Jeff I leaned down to hug him. "I'm going out to watch Matt's match. You alright, do you need anything before I go?"
"I'm alright babe, thanks. I'll be out there in a few minutes."
I reached the curtain just before Matt went out and gave him a quick kiss. I had no idea who he was facing, but it was sure to be a good match. Matt knew what he was doing in the ring, and that helped to make any match good. Turning around I saw Teddy walking up behind me with Cody, ready for action. Yes, I thought, this was going to be a good match.
I was not disappointed and the fans weren't either, even when the match ended in disqualification. As the guys all walked backstage I took hold of Matt's hand and headed to the trainer's office. Looking at Cody I said, "When are you going to learn you can't always get away with chairs to the head?"
He smiled at me. "Never," he said with a laugh.
Focusing my attention on Matt I said, "Are you okay?"
"Of course I am. I'm ready to get something to eat and head home though. It seems like there is never enough time to just be home sometimes. At least we are all off for three more days." Matt looked tired and I wanted to get him home and in bed, and not for my benefit this time.
In the trainer's room Jeff sat and watched as Matt was looked over and checked out and at the quiet mood I could not resist joking, "So how was the ring tonight you too?"
Jeff turned red and looked away, and Matt burst out laughing. "You my dear are evil and will be punished in time."
Standing I kissed his full lips and said over my shoulder as I walked out, "I certainly hope so."