Author's Note: Mikaela stands by Allen in his ladder match while Selena stays hidden. She just never expected to see Traci again. That and she worries about her sister's sanity. Thank you to coolchic79260 for reviewing.
Disclaimer: I only own the OCs in this. The rest belongs to TNA. Enrique Iglesias owns his songs "Hero" and "Addicted"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thursday July 21st, 2011 Fortune's Locker room (Selena's POV)~~~~~~~
When I had been at the appointment with Frankie on Monday I had told him four more months. I remembered the look on his face when we saw the twins on the screen. I even remember the doctor asking if we wanted to know the genders. No words had been exchanged but we were on the same page. He had his arm thrown over my shoulder and I was leaning into him as I watched my sister with Sting.
"Okay you two look like the cats that eat the canary spill." Bobby said.
"I can say the same about you Bobby." I said with a smile.
"I asked you two first." Bobby said.
"Guys we're not four." Mikaela said with a raised eyebrow.
"You always ruin the fun Mommy." I said with a smile. I may be seven years her senior but she was fun to mess with. I felt Frankie's laugh rumble through him. I didn't know how I would do any of this if he wasn't standing with me through the whole thing. I looked up at him and find myself getting lost in the green of his eyes. That happens a lot and I can't say I hate it.
"I think we should." He whispered. I smiled at him.
"We were at the doctor's on Monday. I'm far enough along that we can tell genders." I said.
"And?" Brianna asked with a slight tilt of her head. I saw her hand almost flutter to her stomach but it stopped and rested on Bobby's thigh instead.
"One boy and one girl." I said.
"Can I aw? Now?" Mikaela asked.
"Feel free too." Frankie said. Mikaela laughed but shook her head.
"Congrats." Allen said.
"Now spill you two." Frankie said as he looked at both Bobby and Brianna.
"Can I say something first?" Celeste asked.
"Sure. We're not stopping you." Mikaela said.
"I'm thinking about changing my ring name." Celeste said. A smile curved to my lips and it lifted the material of Frankie's shirt just slightly.
"You thinking about changing the last name right?" Brianna asked. Celeste nodded her head.
"I think it's a good idea." I said.
"Now I think its Brianna and Bobby's turn unless Allen and Mikaela have something to say." Frankie said.
"I feel like this is therapy." James said.
"No. We're just really open." I said. Brianna cleared her throat.
"Sorry. We're done." I said.
"So I went to the doctor yesterday. Don't panic. I got the results this morning. I-We're going to have a baby." Brianna said. I looked over at Mikaela who had the same smile on her face that probably graced mine.
"It has to be a bug." Daniels said.
"It is in the water." Frankie said with a smile.
"Yeah don't drink the water." Allen said.
"Why do you think James runs around with beer?" I asked. Daniels laughed. We watched the show with some interest. At some point before the tag match we all left except for Allen. Allen was getting ready. Mikaela had left but we were all sitting together at a table. I had resumed my seat leaning against Frankie. My I-Pod Touch sat on the table and "Hero" by Enrique Iglesias was playing. I decided to sing along with it.
"Let me be your hero
Would you dance if I asked you to dance?
Would you run and never look back
Would you cry if you saw me crying
Would you save my soul tonight?
Would you tremble if I touched your lips?
Would you laugh oh please tell me these
Now would you die for the one you love?
Hold me in your arms tonight?
I can be you hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
Would you swear that you'll always be mine?
Would you lie would you run away
Am I in too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
I don't care you're here tonight
I can be you hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
I just want to hold you
I just want to hold you
Am I in too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
Well I don't care you're here tonight." I sang. Brianna and Celeste got in on it too. I smiled and looked up at Frankie. My light blue eyes locked with his green eyes. He leaned down and captured my lips in a kiss.
When he pulled back he smiled.
"I'll always be yours." He whispered before kissing my forehead. I turned my head when I heard Mikaela clear her throat.
"We can go back. Daniels and Allen had a mini pow wow but I don't know what it was about." Mikaela said.
"It'll be okay it always is." Brianna said with a smile. I paused my music and using the table for leverage stood up slowly. No need to make myself dizzy. We followed Mikaela back into the locker room and settled down to watch the Tag Champion match. I was impressed with how Devon was handling herself. I shook my head when Lust slammed Athena's head on the apron. I watched as Tara and Miss Tessmacher picked up the win. I also watched as Phoenix restarted the match and Athena picked up the victory.
"Good luck out there Allen." I said. I knew the ladder match was next. Allen nodded his head as he and Mikaela left the locker room. I snuggled back up to Frankie again.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Mikaela's POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I wondered what Allen and Chris had been talking about but I had other things to worry about. I was in a pair of jeans and a tank top. His fun little sparks were going to tickle. My blonde hair was curled and pulled into a ponytail. I walked with Allen out to the arena. I was going to enjoy this. I looked at how he looked at the ladder. I was nervous. I stood in the ring as Matt Morgan walked out with Devon. Joe walked out followed by Gunner. I stepped out of the way in the same way as Devon did.
We watched as the boys went at it. I couldn't hold back the cringe every time Allen got hit with the ladder. I was sure it would end up well. I was glad that at least Matt picked up the victory. I helped Allen to the back.
"We'll get them again." I said.
"Of course we will." Allen said. We got back into the locker room and watched Eric take down D-Low. That was stupid. I watched as Alex and Brian had a good match. Well until Austin Aries got involved. I was starting to want him so much more now.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Selena's POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Allen's match had gone okay. We weren't going to say much about it. I clicked my tongue at everything that had happened. When Mexican America came out and started running their mouths it got on my nerves. I watched as both Bobby and James left. Brianna and Celeste followed after them. We watched as James did most of the talking. At the end I was impressed with how easily the girls stood up to Rosita and Sarita.
I was excited to see Mickie and Velvet go at it for the belt. I knew Colton would be there for Velvet. I watched in shock as Angelina and Winter attacked Mickie. Velvet and Colton hit the ring. Colton wasn't going to hit anyone. Velvet and Mickie took it to them. Out of nowhere ODB and Jackie hopped the barricade and started in on the brawl.
My hand was resting on Frankie's thigh as I leaned into him. I continued watching. Angelina and Winter left. My hand tightened on Frankie's thigh when I saw Traci come out. She hated me. For just reason too.
"It'll be okay." Frankie whispered. I watched as the brawl continues to happen. I saw refs and security came out. I saw Colton try to get a hold of Velvet but she kept breaking out on his hold. Eventually the police came and arrested ODB and Jackie. When they did the interview with Traci I tensed even more.
"Selena calm down." Frankie said. I nodded my head and took a few deep breaths. No need to stress out the babies.
I watched the tag match not completely focused on it. The whole match didn't actually register for me until I heard the music play again. It meant someone had won. I saw Sting and Kurt's arms being raised. I was glad for it. I stood and gathered my messenger bag. I said goodbye to the rest of the team and Frankie and I left. As we left I played the next song on my list. It was "Addicted" by Enrique Iglesias.
"Have I told you how good it feels to be me,
when I'm in you?
I can only stay clean
when you are around.
Don't let me fall.
If I close my eyes forever,
would it ease the pain?
Could I breathe again?
Maybe I'm addicted,
I'm out of control,
but you're the drug
that keeps me from dying.
Maybe I'm a liar,
but all I really know is
you're the only reason I'm trying.
I am wasted away,
I made a million mistakes.
Am I too late?
There is a storm in my head;
it rains on my bed
when you are not here.
I'm not afraid of dying,
but I am afraid of losing you." I sang with it. I slipped my hand into Frankie's. I stopped when he did. We were still a little bit away from the car. I was about to ask when I saw why. Traci was in front of us.
"Traci." Frankie said.
"Frankie. Selena." Traci said.
"It's nice to see you again." I said with a smile on my face.
"Cut the pleasantries Selena." Traci said. I shut up and paused the music.
"Traci there isn't a need for this." Frankie said.
"I just wanted to see how you two were doing." Traci said.
"Just fine obviously." Frankie said. It wasn't often I wanted to curl into Frankie and look invisible. This was one of those times.
"You look a bit rounder then the last time I saw you Selena." Traci said.
"Of course she does. She's five months pregnant." Frankie said.
"Frankie. I want to go home." I whispered.
"I've never known you to run from a fight Matthews." Traci said. I stiffened when she used my maiden name.
"It's not Matthews anymore. It's Gerdelman." I hissed. Traci smiled.
"I knew that. Just wanted to see what you would do." Traci said.
"Goodnight Traci." Frankie said as he let go of my hand and hooked his arm over my shoulder. He led me to the car. He didn't bother to pop the trunk. He just stuck his bag in the backseat. I did the same with mine. Once we were on the way to the hotel he spoke.
"I'm sorry." He said.
"It's not your fault Frankie." I said.
"Why isn't it?" Frankie asked.
"I'm the one who took you from her." I replied with a smile as I kissed his cheek. He laughed. I loved to listen to him laugh. I knew everything was going to be okay. Well at least I hoped so.
