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Give In To Me: Chapter 34

Scarlett

When I'd returned to the Nexus locker room, it was bustling with energy. The guys were obviously pretty nervous about Wade's big match tonight. With such a big stipulation, we honestly didn't know if we'd be all together like this tomorrow or if we'd be forced to disband. I had faith in Wade and his abilities, but at the same time, the possibility of failure irked me. Hopefully, I wouldn't need to activate my 'insurance policy'. I hoped if it did have to be used, that Wade wouldn't be pissed at me for arranging it.

I quietly began changing into my ring gear in preparation for the evening, I had my own match to compete in after all. I slid on my new, even tinier than usual wresting shorts. I made the mistake of ordering new gear before Nexus' tenure was put on the line. I removed my shirt and rustled around in my bag in search of my new corset. Finally, I wrapped my hand around it and pulled it out of the bag. Justin knowingly walked towards me knowing I'd need some help lacing the back.

The locker room door slammed and in walked Wade. He looked relatively calm on the inside but inside I knew he was freaking out. He approached me and Justin as he had begun lacing.

"Gabriel, why don't you run to catering and fetch an energy drink for Scarlett here?" He said smoothly.

"I-uh…can I finish this for her first?" Justin asked a little caught of guard by such an odd request.

"You'll do it now. I can finish up here."

"Sure thing. Be right back." He handed Wade the strings and they switched places.

I lifted my hair off of my back again and he gently and slowly began to lace up my back. His touch sent a small shiver down my spine. I heard him chuckle softly, amused at my obvious reaction. This man had an effect on me whether I liked it or not. It was hard to concentrate on anything else with his warm breath on the back of my neck.

"You're all set," Wade said warmly.

"Thank you, Wade," I said softly as I turned around to face him. We just stared at each other for a second with an insane amount of mounting sexual tension. It would have likely continued if we weren't interrupted.

"Scarlett, here's that energy drink!" Justin said sweetly.

"I-uh…thanks!" I giggled, caught of guard.

"Before I forget…"Wade said quickly, "I have a request."

"Okay, what is it?"

"I want you to take all of the guys with you tonight to your match."

"Awww, why!? I don't need babysitters, Wade!" I whined. He looked at me a little taken back by my response.

"Scarlett, they aren't your damn babysitters, although half the time you could use one!" he quipped. I tried to keep a straight face but failed. I burst into hearty laughter and Wade smiled.

"First of all, that is so not true! Secondly, why do I need them if they aren't there to keep me reigned in?" I argued. He was silent for a minute. "Well?"

"I just want to make sure you are well protected out there…I wouldn't want you to get hurt," he said quietly.

"Wade, it's only Alicia Fox, I'm sure it will be fine!" I assured him.

"It's not her I'm worried about. You have been drawing a lot of heat from the other Diva's and I just want to prevent an attack of any sort." I wanted to be mad but I couldn't, after all, it was a bit sweet of him. I sighed.

"If it will make you feel better about tonight, than fine! I'll take a damn entourage!" I conceded.

"Well good! That settle's it then!" He said happily.

"Men! Gather 'round!" Wade said loudly. The guys followed suit. "Tonight is a big night! Not only will Scarlett retain her Women's Championship, but we will have a new member…John Cena!" The guys roared with cheers. "But you guys need to do one thing for me tonight. You will be accompanying Scarlett to her match. Make sure nobody pulls any funny business or even touch a hair on that pretty head of hers! Got it?"

"Seriously? You are making us cater to Scarlett all night?" Michael Tarver whined.

"Yes, I'm bloody serious!" Wade snapped.

"Shut up Mike! It's totally fine!" Justin spat. "We'd love to escort you our Scarlett, right Heath?"

"Absolutely bay-bay!" Heath laughed.

"Thanks' boys," I said gratefully.

"I just don't get why she is put on such a damn pedestal in the Nexus. She's the newest member and yet we bend over backwards for her!" Michael said pissed off.

"We protect her because she puts herself on the line for us. Scarlett has put herself in harms way and been injured for us. She's been a contracted superstar for years! She left her cushy position in the company hierarchy to join us. Show her some respect!"

"Pfft, whatever," Michael scoffed.

"Whatever? WHATEVER! She has a championship….this is her fourth reign. You can barely win a match let alone win a title! Scarlett has ruffled a lot of feathers, she is one of us, and you will protect her out there," he yelled. I smiled at Wade's knightly defense of my honor. We'd come a long way since I'd joined and I hoped tonight wouldn't end our run with the Nexus. "Speaking of her title, her match is next. Better get going," he said smiling almost deviously.

"See you later, Wade!"

"Knock 'em dead, Scarlett!"

"You know I will!" I said confidently. As I passed Michael Tarver, I leaned in and whispered, " Watch yourself, Tarver!"

I happily bounced through the curtain after retaining my title. The night was going so well. I could only hope that this trend would continue.

"You did great!" Justin said sweetly.

"Thank you, hun! My body is already feeling sore!" I chuckled.

"Well, let me give you a lift!" He knelt down and motioned to his back. I hopped on and got a piggy back ride all the way back to our locker room.

We burst through the door. Wade stood up and greeted us.

"Well done!"

"Thank you! I'm just saying, there were obviously no incidents tonight. Told you so!" I said sticking my tongue out.

"Fair enough, Scarlett," he chuckled.

Soon enough, it was time for Wade's match. I walked with him to the curtain as usual. The walk was a very quiet one and finally we'd arrived. I stood anxiously next to him.

"You know you've got this, right?" I said breaking the silence.

"I sure hope so. I-we can't afford for me not to. If I fuck this up, we're done, finished. All the work of the last four months will be wasted!" Wade said a little worked up.

"Look at me," I said seriously. He obliged. "Wade Barrett, you are a strong, charismatic, intelligent man. You have led the Nexus bravely over every hurdle thrown in our way. I refuse to let you doubt yourself now! Now go out there and kick John Cena's ass!" I said firmly. A small smirk crossed Wade's lips.

"Yes, mamn!" he said with a lock salute. "I like it when you're feisty!" he teased. I playfully hit his arm.

Then the Nexus music hit.

"Kick some ass!" I cheered.

"Come with me," He said grabbing my hand, pulling me gently towards him.

"Okay, okay!" I giggled. he let go of my hand and I adjusted me belt onto my shoulder before bouncing onto the stage. I made a grand arm gesture motioning to Wade as he to came through the curtain. I pranced down the ramp next to him. I hopped onto the apron and sat on the second rope, allowing Wade to pass through. He did his little routine in the ring and sat on the turnbuckle in his corner. John's entrance began.

"You really think we've got this?" Wade asked me seriously.

"Absolutely. You just do what you do best, wrestle. I'll take care of the hooligans backstage. We'll be waiting on the other side of the curtain to celebrate when you win!"

"Really?"

"Really. I've got everything under control. Just trust me," I said a little cryptically.

"Scarlett, what do you mean by that…." He asked. Before I could answer, we were interrupted.

"Scarlett! No Nexus allowed ringside during the match!" the ref, Chad Patton yelled.

"I know, Chaddy-cakes! I'm going, I'm going!" I giggled. "Good luck, Wade."

I began to walk out of the ring when I was stopped by John. I smiled a big, forced smile. I was still a little aggravated from our earlier encounter. He extended his hand to me which I accepted it and shook it. He used my hand to pull me in close.

"Say goodbye to your golden boy and little club," he whispered. I fake laughed for the cameras knowing they couldn't hear us.

"Unlikely. Wade is going to kick the shit out of you Johnny boy. I've got a Nexus shirt for you in the back. We're going to make your life hell."

"You're the god damn devil," he spat.

"You know it, honey. Eat shit." I released his hand and left the ring.

Ten minutes into the match, I had practically worn a path into the floor from pacing. As promised, the Nexus was watching the match from a monitor a mere 10 ft away from the gorilla position.

"Scar, stop freaking out!" Justin said softly.

"I can't, I'm a little stressed out about this!" I said probably a little over dramatically.

"Whatever happens, we'll figure it out," he said putting an arm around me and giving me a little squeeze. I tried to remain calm, but the image on the screen wasn't looking good. Wade had lost control of this match. I couldn't just let this happen. I had todo something.

"You know what? I'm going to go to the ladies room really fast. Too many energy drinks!" I joked. In reality, nature wasn't calling but I needed to call in some back up. I grabbed my phone and texted Husky and McGillicutty, my little insurance policy.

"It's go time!"

"You sure?" Husky texted back.

"Absolutely. Keep it simple, boys!"

I quickly teetered back to the rest of Nexus, walking as fast as I could in my heeled boots.

"Did I miss anything?" I asked them.

"No… not really. It's not looking good," Heath said sadly. John had locked in the STF

"What the….somebody jumped the barrier!" Otunga shouted. The man crawled into the ring. The ref turned and tried to deal with the intruder. John got knocked off of Wade because he was paying attention to the commotion.

"Oh my god! Another one!" Otunga yelled again. The second intruder attacked John in the head and ran away, exiting over another barrier. Wade went for the cover…1...2...3!

He'd won! Nexus got to stay together….with John Cena as our newest member.

"Well what are we waiting for? Let's go congratulate him!" I shouted.

We all ran down the ramp and into the ring. Wade held out his arms and the men gave him hugs and congratulatory pats on the back. He looked to me with his arms still open. I stepped toward him and gave Wade a big hug even though he was all sweaty. I broke the hug and Otunga and Tarver put Wade up on to their shoulders for even more show boating.

After a few additional moments of celebration., we made our way backstage.

"Scarlett can I speak to you a moment?" Wade asked in a serious tone.

"Uh…yeah, sure," I said a little worried. I couldn't help but wonder if he was mad. I followed him down the hall to a little unoccupied room. He opened the door and let me in first. I nervously walked into the room and turned around.

"Before you say anything, Wade. I just wanted to-." My words were silenced by Wade's lips crashing into mine. I reciprocated almost eagerly. Then, he pulled away.

"You brilliant, brilliant woman!" He said happily.

"So you aren't mad?" I asked relieved.

"Not in the very least!" He gave me a peck on the lips and left the room.

I stood in place, confused about what just transpired. I wasn't sure what the hell was going on between Wade and I, all I knew was that I definitely didn't hate it.

With two amazing Nexus victories tonight, tonight was absolutely perfect. I could only hope the smooth sailing would continue…

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