Tori
As I was being pulled up the ramp, I saw commotion in the ring. The crowd was roaring and it was hard for me to hear anything. After being behind the curtain, I heard something in my ear.
"Shhhh..." I heard, the crowd to loud for me to hear.
Nodding my head, I was hoping it would be someone taking me away from my hell and back to Ted. Once we were far enough away from everyone, we turned down a dark hallway and I was turned so my back was to the wall. I looked up as panic started to set in.
"You really thought that was going to work!?" I hear Justin hiss, eyes filled with rage.
"I had nothing to do with that!" I yelled back in his face.
"Liar!" He pushed me hard against the wall as I winced, still sore from my match.
"It's the truth!" I pleaded, begging him to believe me.
"You think you're so smart huh?" His grip got tighter on my arms as he leaned down, breathing hot on my neck. "You're not. You the same weak, pathetic girl from back in NXT." His words hit me like a ton of bricks. "If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't be where you are today."
"...not true..." I mumbled through my tears.
"What did I say about talking back!" He hisses, moving his hand and slapping my face.
"Stop!" I cried, begging and pleading for him to let me go.
"We're not done." He seethed, pulling me away from the wall and dragging me back to the locker room.
Ted
Waiting by the curtain for my cue, I was watching as Tori was having one of her best matches. Smiling to myself, I knew all her hard work had finally paid off. Moving closer to the curtain, I saw that Tori was about to win and knew that was my cue. The lights went off and I ran down the ramp and to the ring. Once I got there, I reached around for Tori, finding her hands and pulling her out. Hurrying back up the ramp with her, I pulled her behind the curtain and down a hall.
"Tor..." I turned to look at her. "...Kelly?" I turned to see it was Kelly in front of me and not Tori.
"Why the long face?" She pouted. "Not happy to see me?" She moved closer to me.
"Hell no!" I pushed her away. "Stay away from me!" I yelled, walking around her and back to find Alex and Bella.
"You got her?" Bella ask, hopeful.
"He found out." I ran my hands through my hair, anger taking over.
"How?! We were so careful."
"I don't know but, this ends now." I turned around, my anger taking over as I stormed away.
"Ted!" I heard Bella call. "Where are you going?"
"To get Tori back!" I said over my shoulder. I heard quick footsteps behind me and knew Alex and Bella were right behind me. I was going to get Tori back no matter what it took.
Tori
Being rushed to get all my stuff, I didn't even have time to change out of my attire. Justin was quick to take me and hurry me out of the arena. We got to the car and I was pushed in quickly as we started to drive off. I sat there, biting my lip as I trembled, feeling Justin breathing heavy next to me. I knew he was livid and I was afraid of what he would he do.
"You're taking time off." He simply said, no emotion in his voice.
"I am not! My career is finally taking off!" I turned, yelling at him.
"You will do as I say." He turned, shooting me a glare.
"I will not!" I stood my ground.
"Need I remind you what happens when you talk back to me?" He grits his teeth as I bite my lip, remembering the last time.
I had just gotten back from a day of hanging out with Bella and Natalya. It was good to have gotten out since things have not been going good with Justin the past few months. I was able to talk to Ted for a bit today and that made me feel better. Pulling in the driveway, I saw Justin's car there. Looking at the clock, I was about five minutes later then he said. Putting my car in park and shutting it off, I took a deep breath and got out. Waking to the house, the door opened before I got there, revealing Justin looking livid.
"You're late." He growled as I walked in the door.
"Five minutes." I mumbled.
"I. don't. Care." He hissed through gritted teeth.
"I have having fun! I'm sorry." I shouted, getting annoyed. Just then, my phone went off. Looking at it, I saw it was Ted.
"Who is that?" Justin asked, snatching my phone.
"Give it back!" I tried reaching for it.
Looking at my phone, I saw his eyes light up with pure anger. "What did I say?" He glared at me.
"I told you, he's a friend!" I raised my voice.
"Don't ever, ever raise your voice at me."
"If I do?" I said, not really caring.
Next thing I knew, Justin had me up against the way, pushing me hard against it, my head hitting the wall hard.
"You're hurting me!" I cried as he kept slamming me against the wall.
"You going to talk to me like that again?" He stopped, glaring at me with his now cold eyes.
"...no." I whimpered, my head pounding.
"Good." He said, pushing away from me as I slid down the wall holding my pounding head.
"...no." I mumbled, biting my lip.
"I need you off TV for awhile." He reached his hand over, placing it on my thigh. "Can't have anyone seeing you this way right now." He squeezed on my thigh as I began to tremble knowing exactly what he meant.
Since we were only a few hours from Tampa, we drove the whole way. I was praying the car ride would be over soon and I could get more space between Justin and myself. Looking out the window as he moved his fingers over my thigh, tears began to fall from my eyes. I looked up at the star filled night sky thinking of being back at the lake house with Ted once again.
Ted
"Gabriel!" I banged on their locker room door. "I know you're in there!" I tried the handle, it opening.
"Careful." Bella whispered as I peeked my head in.
Slowly walking in, I looked all around for any sign of them. Walking farther into the room, I started to get worried. I walked into the showers, changing room, and back into the main room.
"Where the hell are they?" I ran my hands through my hair in frustration.
"I don't know..." Bella said as she looked around. "...Ted!" Bella called. "Look!" She said handing me a piece of paper.
"Ted, I love you and I need you."
Tears started to form in my eyes reading the note from Tori. She was hurting and there was nothing I could do in this moment to protect her. He has way more friends and resources then he did all those years ago.
"Let's go." I said, staring at the note.
"Where?" Alex asked.
"To get Tori back." I balled my hands into a fist, turning and walking out of the room.
Tori
Feeling the sensation of being placed down on something soft, I flutter my eyes open. Seeing that I'm on a bed, I realize that I must have feel asleep in the car. Feeling blankets go over me, I hear footsteps walk away from the bed and the light in the bathroom go on. Moving my hands, I feel that I am still in my attire and am thankful. Too tired to change, I pull the blankets up and around me and go back to sleep.
Justin
Having a god laugh with the guys, I noticed Vik hasn't moved or said anything in awhile. Looking over, I see her sleeping against the window. I gently moved get over so she was resting on my chest. She was so beautiful when she slept. Moving her hair from her face, I placed a kiss on the top of her head. She shifted slightly, snuggling more into me. I really missed having her in my arms. Everything felt so right, until she was awake and not listening.
"Calm down." I thought in my head."She is yours now and no one elses." A smile formed on my lips at the thought of having her back.
I held her close to me, enjoying the feeling of having her next to me once again. I began to run my fingers over her cheek as I stared at her for the rest of the ride back to Tampa.
Arriving in Tampa, we reached the house that her and I share once again. Gently lifting her up, I carried her out of the car and in the house. Making my way upstairs, I headed right for our room. Opening the door, I walked over and laid her down on the bed, her stirring a bit. I pulled the covers over her, kissing her head before heading to shower before getting into bed and holding her all night.
Tori
Waking up, I feel arms wrapped around me as I was laying on someone. Opening my eyes, I look to see it is Justin I'm still with and not Ted. Shifting a bit, I feel his hold get tighter as he takes a deep breath. Not wanting to wake him up, I lay there for a bit until he starts to relax. Doing what I used to do, I run my fingers through the hair on his face. He grumbles in his sleep and slowly starts to let go. I slowly start to slide off him and quietly make my way to the edge of the bed. Sitting up, I see he is still sleeping then I get up and walk out of the room, opening and closing the door as quietly as I can. Looking outside, I see the sun is just starting to rise so I make my way down the stairs and to the kitchen. Walking in, I go over and start to prepare the coffee pot. While that starts, I walk through the kitchen and family room to the back patio. I open the door, the warm air hitting my face as I take a deep breath. I walk out and over to one of the chairs that was set up by the pool, taking a seat.
"I miss the old days." I sigh, biting my lip as I look at the pool thinking about all the good times we had with our friends. "Now I hate it here." I mumble, rolling my eyes as I start to stand and head back inside.
Walking back into the kitchen, I make myself a cup of coffee and head back outside, not before hearing a door open from a room upstairs.
"Vik!" I heard Justin call.
Rolling my eyes, I make my way back outside and sit by the pool.
"Vik!?" I heard his voice getting louder. "Vik!?" He shouted, anger in his tone.
Hearing the door open more, I bite my lip harder. After last night, I'm done letting him treat me this way. I'm going to stand up to him no matter how he treats me. He is not going to get me back to where I was all those years ago.
"Vik!?" Justin barks as he walks over to me. "What the hell?"
"I didn't hear you." I look at my cup, not looking at him.
"Who said you could come out here?" Him standing in front of me now.
"I did." I firmly say.
"Not good enough." He slaps me across my face.
"Stop that!" I yell, jumping up from me seat. "Never touch me again!" I shove him away and storm into the house. I make it inside and close the door behind me, hearing it open again.
"Get back here!" Justin orders, following me though the house.
"No!" I walk faster to the stairs.
"I said..." He grabs my arm and pins me to the wall. "...get back here."
"Ow!" I cry as my head hits the wall hard. "Stop!"
"Remember what happened here last time?" He leans down, inches from me face.
"Stop!" I move my arms up and down, trying to loosen his grip.
"Are you...going to...listen?"
"Not to you!" I stand my ground as strong as I can.
"Have it your way." He grins, his hold getting tighter on my arms. Just then, there's a knock at the door and Justin snaps his head to the door.
"Who did you call?" He slowly turns his head back to me.
"No one! I don't have my phone!"
"Stay here and don't say anything." He demands, walking over to the door and cracking it open.
"What are you doing here?" Justin says in a hushed tone.
"Ted!" I say hopefully, Justin looking back at me.
"Am I early?" I heard a familiar voice ask.
"You are. Come back tomorrow." Justin says as he closes the door, turning back to me.
"Now..." He slowly stalks over me. "...where were we?" He runs his hand over my cheek.
I press my back to the wall, trembling as tears begin to fall. I turn my head, so his hand falls down to my arm.
"You never learn." He shakes his head, raising his hand and slapping me across the face again.
I bring my hand to my face as I slowly look at him. "Do what you want. I'm never going to listen to you, ever!" I say with as much fierceness as I can as I spit in his face.
He moves his hand to his face, wiping my spit away then chuckles. "If you say so." He gets that evil look in his eye as he takes my head and throws me across the room. "Is that what you want?" He shouts, walking over to me and picking me up again, grabbing my hair.
"Go ahead." I look him dead in the eyes, not backing down.
He then takes me and throws me hard across the room, my shoulder hitting the door frame. I cry out as I grab my shoulder trying to ease the pain.
"That's one way for you to be off TV." His voice seems satisfied.
"You're an ass! I hate you!" I yell, trying to fight through the pain in my shoulder. "How are you going to explain this?!" I yell as I slowly start to pull myself up.
"You got hurt in your match last night." He shrugs.
"I did not!"
He walks over to me, backing me to the wall, making sure I hit my shoulder. "You got hurt in your match." He tells me, rather than suggesting it.
"Fine!"
I shake my arm, trying to get the pain and stinging out of it. Moving my shoulder in circles, I slowly start to get it loose again and it starts to feel better. Justin then walks away and into the other room, leaving me alone and in pain once again. I slide my back down the wall, holding my shoulder as tears start to fall from my eyes.
"I will get out of here." I say to myself, trying to bring back all my determination and will to fight.