Going public.
It was the morning before the show and i was preparing myself to tell the world. Tonight me and Jeff were going to stand up, on tv and tell our fans about our baby. We were also going to become official with our relationship and announce that to our fans. Tonight was going to be a big night, so i needed to be fully prepared. I had stayed with Jeff at his last night, so i had to return home before the show. Even though i wasn't going to be in action, i still needed to dress the part. Once breakfast was out the way, i made my way back home. As i opened the door my stomach started to turn over. Morning sickness was becoming a problem. I can't wait until it passes! My wrestling gear is kept seperate to my normal wardrobe, so it's fairly easy for me to gather together. I didn't need to be at the arena until 6pm, so i lounged around for a few hours.
As i was watching tv, my phone started to ring. It was Jodie "hey Jo, what's up?" she was squealing like a child "i'm going to throw you a baby shower!" i let out a loud sigh and shake my head "you don't have a baby shower until much later in the pregnancy, Jo" she goes silent for a moment "i knew that! I'm still throwing you one though. Are you in work tonight?" i start to laugh at her words. She likes to pretend she knew that, but she didn't "of course you did. Yeah i am, why?" she sighs loudly "i wanted to come see you. I thought you couldn't work now?" "i'm going to keep making appearances with Jeff, i just won't wrestle. You can come round tomorrow if you like? Jeff will be here too" her usual squealing returns "ok, i'm up for that. Now you guys are a real couple, i can get excited about it! I knew it would happen, eventually" i had to laugh at her comments. Maybe she did know, maybe i knew in my heart. "i'll pick you up at 7 tomorrow evening, ok?" she squeals once more "ok, see you tomorrow. Love ya!"
After lounging around for a few more hours, it was finally time to head to work. As i pull up to the arena, i notice loads of fans waiting outside. Sometimes it's fairly quiet, but they know it's my return tonight. Making my way through them was easy enough. I signed a few photo's and let a few fans have a photo with me. The fans were never too much, they always respected our privacy and timetables. Once i walked into the building, i was greeted by Reby. She was smiling widely at me, holding Maxel in her arms "congratulations! I'm so happy for you both. We all knew it was going to happen. You guys getting together i mean. No one would have guessed you'd be pregnant!" i let out a slight laugh "i never thought i'd be pregnant either! Think of how i felt when i found out. I almost died of shock" she starts to laugh and shake her head.
Once i had reached the locker room, i waisted no time getting ready. It wasn't too long till me and Jeff were due in the ring. He was going to have his match and then we would announce the news. Matt and Jeff were keeping the tag titles, so Dixie thought the good news would go well with the celebrations. As i walked out the locker room, i noticed Jeff. He was stood against a wall, arms folded and one foot pressed against it. He had been waiting for me. As his eyes fell on me, he gave me a sweet smile "you look good" i let out a slight laugh and playfully nudge him "oh shut it! I look like this quite a lot when I'm working, you know that" his smile becomes a smirk and his arms wrap around my waist "you look good every day! But, before long you wont be able to fit into that gear." my face drops as the realisation that i'm going to balloon hits me. There was a short silence, as i looked on into space, before Jeff spoke once more "i'm sure you'll lose it easily though. And you'll still be just as beautiful, when you're heavily pregnant"
We walked to the entrance hand in hand. My nerves had started to play up. I didn't know how the fans would react to our news. Some would be over joyed, but others could get upset. After all, Jeff and me do have some fans that are a little obsessed with us. It wasn't long before Matt joined us. We were all ready to make our way to the ring. Matt's theme echoes through the arena as Jeff turns to me, a smile on his face "ready?" my stomach was turning and i felt a little light headed, but i was ready. I somehow manage to nod "let's do this!"
As we all walked out from behind the curtain, the fans started to cheer and scream. My nerves instantly vanished, for the time being. Once both teams were in the ring, i took my place ringside. I stood there cheering and encouraging both Hardy brothers. Each time Jeff was injured or knocked back a little too hard, my heart skipped a beat and worry took over. I knew he wasn't hurt, but it still hurt to watch it unfold. Before i knew it, the bell rang and the ref was holding Matt and Jeff's hands in the air. "here are your winners and STILL tag team champions, Matt and Jeff Hardy!" as the announcer spoke, i made my way into the ring, wrapping my arms around Jeff's waist. The fans were screaming as we stood there, wrapped up in each other.
The sound of the fans was blocked out by Matt's voice "the Hardy's have an announcement. I'll leave it over to my brother" the screams had died down as everyone waited in suspense. As Jeff takes the mic, my heart starts to pound, hard. The nerves were back again, great. "me and Lexi would like to share some news with you all. People have been wondering for a long time now, if me and her are an item. Well, i can officially say now that we are." the fans start to scream once more, until he resumes talking "that's not all we would like to announce. We also found out not too long ago, that Lexi is pregnant. We couldn't be happier and hope that you all share our joy" the screaming begins again as Jeff hands the mic to the ref. He turns to me and wraps his arms around my waist, lifting me off the floor. A huge smile takes over my face and my arms fall behind his neck, as our lips press together. We were lost in each other for a minute, before the sound of Jeff's theme and Matt's hand on our shoulders breaks us apart.
Once we were backstage, Jeff's arms wrap around me once more. We couldn't keep away from each other, but i was loving it! He had a warm smile on his face as our eyes connected "now everyone knows, i wont be subtle! I want the world to know how happy i am with you, Lex" my heart starts to melt hearing his words. I knew i had feelings for him, but since we had made it official i found myself falling head over heels in love with him. There was no one i would rather be with. Even though we were both happy, i still couldn't help thinking i might lose him. If he was happy with Beth, then why did he find his way to me? Could it really be fate? Or is it just a matter of time before he finds someone else? I knew i was overthinking it all and i needed to stop! But a part of me just couldn't get those thoughts out of my head. I guess only time will tell.
