A/N – Hi Fellow Readers, this is another WWE School AU. I'm kinda making it up as I go so let me know what you think. And what you would like to see in future chapters. Happy reading.
The yellow and orange halls of All Star Academy were once again bustling with activity. Students and teachers alike attempting to get to their destination, without tripping or falling over and hopefully without any embarrassing incidences. AJ Lee walked down the halls amongst the sea of humanity, the sound of her former best friend echoing down the sickly coloured dark halls, the sunlight all but being drowned out by the light grey doors and the never ending flow of students and teachers, the lockers lining each of the walls being the only thing to really light up the dark corridors, the lighting above either being too dim or turned off. For the smaller dark haired teen the sudden betrayal of her former best friend was still fresh in her mind even if the hybrid haired teenager had all but forgotten about her and how their friendship had ended so abruptly.
"Hey pumpkin" came the chipper voice filled with an unmissable English ascent, the raven haired teenager it belonged to appearing next to AJ, while also leaning on her own locker. No doubt waiting for the seconds leading to the bell ringing to put her things in the tin can and retrieve the things necessary to make it through the first few periods of the day. "What's got you so glum. I already miss you psychotic smile" spoke the taller more paler teen, her voice more serious as she ignored the people passing her and looking at her weirdly, instead focusing all her attention on the smaller teenager she had come to call best friend towards the end of their freshman year. AJ on the other hand could only smile slightly upon seeing the English teen appear so worried for her, even how she had been there since they had become friends and only accepted the true AJ rather than some fake plastic version.
"Nothing to worry yourself over Paigey" responded AJ trying her best to put on a small comforting smile for her best friend, only to hear Kaitlyn's laughter closer than it had been before. The Hybrid teenager changing so much over the summer to the point even the New Jersey native didn't recognise her any more. Gone was anything original about her, now she was all about a face full of make up, the latest fashion and going on dates with the hottest guys around the school. "Just can't seem to shake the memory of Kaitlyn's betrayal that's all" continued the smaller teenager as she put her books into the metal locker that was supposed to be her own personal storage space for the next few years. She had decorated it with a few things, a photo of Paige and herself along with a few stickers here and there. "We got Volleyball with Lita right?" asked the smaller dark haired teen, watching as the dread appeared on Paige's features, confirming to AJ the sport both girls almost hated was the one they would be spending the first periods of the day doing. Just as the New Jersey Native could still see the shadow of the bruise on the paler teenager's cheek from where she had been hit with the ball the last time.
"I think the guys are with us this time. Something to do with the timetable being all over the place" utter the English native, remembering when Aleister and Finn had talked about it the day before. As normal they were hidden at the back of JBL's history class, next to her if only to keep her company in one of the only classes where she was separated from her bestie. The group at the top of the social standing always scattered around the classroom and babbling on about the latest make up, fashion or celebrity news or in the case of the guys it was normally something to do with who they were dating or the latest rumours or embarrassing incident to have taken place. AJ could only nod wondering how many times they would be hit with the volleyballs this time. Just as she wondered if it would be the talk of the school for the next week or so if it happened in front of the boys of the year rather than just the girls.
"You mean to say we all have to deal with watching Daniel and Brie play tonsils hockey for an hour and a half" muttered AJ remembering when she had previously dated the teenager who had become synonymous with the goat inferiority complex. She could only sigh to herself when the taller raven haired teen nodded in response, clearly not looking forward to the sickening showcase of affection or the never ending jabs that came from the younger Bella twin. It was almost as if she enjoyed tormenting others over the school romance they didn't have, just another thing she could compare herself to. "Was that just me or did Seth Freakin Rollins just check you out …. again" whispered AJ noticing how the resident smart-ass and one of the three more popular boys in the school had looked her best friend over almost as if he was trying to memorise every little detail about her. Paige just rolled her eyes before linking arms with the slightly smaller girl and skipping down to the girls locker room, both having their sports gear in the draw string gym bag each carried on their backs. Neither particularly caring for the weird looks or snide comments others sent their way, instead they amerced themselves in it.
"Checking Paige out again?" asked Roman, his rhetorical question only receiving the death glare from the teenage boy it was directed towards, his voice already booming off the sickly coloured walls, no doubt being heard by those who stood the furthest side of the corridor, the whispering and gossip already predictable for the rest of the day. "I don't know what you see in her. She's weird not like us. Probably be better off choosing someone from Brie's group" continued the Samoan teen, his long dark hair tied back in small man bun at the base of his skull, just as he happily ignore the looks he was receiving from both of those he called best friends. Even Nikki Bella gave him an odd look as she walked past casually ignoring the junior year student she had once believed to be her perfect man, just as she could still recall how they had broke up over the summer holidays and how devastated she was.
"I say go for it" commented Nikki, happy to give someone the confidence boost, she personally would love to see one of her closest friends in Paige find some sort of happiness since she was almost invisible to pretty much everyone in the school, despite her standout appearance. "Oh and Roman. Paige isn't weird, she's one of a kind" continued the older Bella twin, correcting the Samoan teen before walking away with a small smile on her lips, hearing Dean chuckle to her words as she did so. She could also see others in the same social class as Roman looking on completely gobsmacked someone had stood up for another who was considered low down on the social ladder, some of them clapping where as others looked on with amusement.
"I agree with Fearless" cheekily pointed out Dean, his hair already looking as if he had been in a fight, despite it being the first few minutes of the school day. He could still remember when he had bumped into his own girlfriend in Renee for the first time. The blond had opened her locker door just seconds before he ran past, resulting in him smacking into the metal door and falling to the floor with a headache and a slightly bloody nose. She had helped him up and apologised, yet it was her shinning smile that had drawn his attention to her, she didn't seem to mind he had unintentionally given her a fright. "Renee seems to know Paige, maybe I can get some Intel for you" added the shaggy haired teenager, his blue eyes beaming with mischief as they always did yet his cheeky smile showing he truly cared for his best friend and was willing to help him in whatever way he could. Even if that meant setting him up on a blind date as he had done with Roman and Rosa, even how the Latina teenager would all but throw her heeled shoes at the Samoan wherever she seen him.
"How am I supposed to ask her out?" asked Seth unsure how he was going to ask the girl he had found himself crushing on. In a way he struggled to understand it, their freshman year the previous year he had hardly even noticed she was there, yet something over the holidays had changed to the point she was the first girl in the school he was attracted to, every time he seen her his heart rate would rapidly speed up like he had just ran a marathon, just as he couldn't take his eyes off her, every time another spoke ill of her or attempted to hurt her for some joke, he felt the need to defend and protect her. "Roman happily pointed out were two different social standings. We're popular and she's considered weird" quickly added the two toned teenager as he began to walk with Dean and Roman down to the changing rooms, wondering what the day would hold in terms of sports lessons, he wondered what they would be doing since everyone had been reminded by Booker and Lita all would be in the shared sports class until Vince could sort the timetables out.
"Doesn't she and AJ have protectors?" asked Roman, reminding both of the slightly younger teenagers he was still there even when he was being unusually quiet. He could remember Daniel coming face to face with one of them or mentioning it after his nasty break up with AJ. The Samoan unaware Punk was walking behind him, Corey Grave also there both of them looking on with amusement especially when they knew whom Roman was referring to. "Remember Daniel had a run in with them last year after he broke with AJ" uttered the Samoan wondering if either Seth or Dean were taking a blind bit of notice, he was still yet to work out who the pair were, especially when he couldn't recall seeing either of them around until Daniel mentioned them.
"They're names are Aleister and Finn" cheerfully mentioned Bray as he walked passed the group, Eric Rowan and Luke Harper almost silently following behind, Luke as normal with a far away look in his eyes where as Eric one again hid behind his mask, creeping anyone who dared to look at him out. Although most debated whether he did that for the fun of it or to force others to think twice before annoying him. "If you think Paige and AJ are weird Roman, what exactly do you think of me, Luke and Eric?" asked the teen who had once joked he aspired to be a creepy cult leader, the way he spoke in riddles just to confuse other students and teachers alike being one of the reasons why so many steered clear of him and his two followers. It was at this point Roman turned around only to see Punk almost mincing his every move with an amused smile on his lips, Corey chuckling, clearly finding the actions of his friend entertaining. Both boys ignoring the look Roman sent their way as if they didn't see it.
"Wait Aleister Black and Finn Balor?" asked Seth, recognising the names of both boys, he had most periods of the day with them and Paige, noticing how both kept her company when AJ wasn't around. The only periods he was sure it was just Paige on her own was Art, IT and Music, yet he had every one of them with her, hence why he had picked up on the little things no one else noticed. Bray could only nod in response, confirming the two teenagers were the ones the two toned boy thought. "No wonder why Daniel stopped dead in his tracks. They're friends with the bad boys of the school, they can put Randy Orton and Batista to shame" he continued showing he was aware of who the pair were and just how extreme they could be when it come to looking out for others they seen as friends. Just as he was sure all could remember the encounter Randy and Batista had with the pair just before the holidays, the now junior year students had been put to shame easily by the duo.
"The Devil and the Demon King" muttered Luke just loud enough for those around him to hear, Corey soon looked to Punk both knowing the two had likely earnt their nicknames, as most around the school had. Nikki Cross had become known as the Twisted Sister, where as Paige herself was the Anti-Dive due to being the opposite of everything Brie and her group of girls stood for, Dean had gained the nickname of the Lunatic due to some of his crazy actions, no one dared to nickname AJ or call her crazy, her screeching attack on Brie the year before had made many think twice. Seth on the other hand had become known as the Architect much like Corey was known as the Saviour of Misbehaviour.
"Hey Seth I'll make you a deal" called Punk from behind, noticing how the two toned teenager turned to face him while walking backwards, Dean directing him so he didn't crash into anyone or anything. "You ask out the resident Anti-Diva and I'll do the same with AJ" he continued wondering what other nicknames would make themselves known this year, since most of them had changed throughout the summer holiday. Seth thought about it for a sew seconds before nodding to the offer, feeling slightly more relived he wouldn't be alone going through it and also generally happy to know someone had a schoolboy crush on AJ Lee. "Oh goody maybe we can plan what we're gonna say to them in Science while Dean and Corey come up with some wildly mischeivous plan to torment Daniel's group" continued Punk before entering the boys changing room, noticing both whom had been previously mentioned were already in the locker room, both sat in the corner filled with shadows, Bray and his two loyal followers close by them, almost if it was the corner they went to been unseen in until they wanted to be seen by others. Daniel also in there, ECIII, Bobby Roode, Elias, Andrade and Baron also there, muttering amongst themselves as they normally would, the odd occasion when they would look up to see who entered. As they did when Sheamus entered bobbing away to the music he was listening to while ignore the glare Daniel was happy to send his way. Kofi, Xavier and Big E also there, huddled together as they normally were.
"Alright listen up" called Booker T, his voice loud enough to be heard over music and chattering alike, the tiled walls and floor helping to elevate his voice and gain the attention of those who had a habit of ignoring those with authority. "As I reminded you on Friday. We'll be doing joint classes with the girls until the timetable is amended. So myself and Lita came up with each lesson with both in mind. So all lesson from now on will be something both can do" announced Booker, hearing the heavy sighs from each of them there, Drew McIntyre being one of the only ones to realise their favourite activity wouldn't be changing, especially when he knew the girls could be just as tough and willing to try something different or at least some of them were. "Come and get ready, the girls are waiting in the sports hall" finished the boys sports coach, a stern look on his features as he did so, opening the door to the little office/changing room he had ready to lock away the phones and other valuable things his students may have. Knowing some of them would feel safer since the freshman year students would be using the changing room for the second period.
"Well that's dodge ball out" spoke Daniel, not bothering to keep his comment to himself. Kevin could only look over from his spot with Sami, both seeing Andrade nodding away in agreement. Much like Ali stood near the much taller Drew both clearly thinking the same thing, the others on the other hand seemed more than happy to ignore the comment and Daniel in general. "So who's getting showered today?" asked the man who was for all intense and purposes the leader of the Jocks in the sophomore year. Hunter being the head of his own year, both teenagers often butting heads since the school year had began eight weeks before hand. Seth, Dean and Punk could only look at each other, attempting to keep their snide comments to themselves, especially when they knew for sure Cross would be happy to give the boys a lesson or two on how to really play dodge ball.
"Come on man. We all know your girl and her friends will be running from the ball but that doesn't mean the rest will" spoke Jimmy, a smile on his lips especially when he knew Naomi actually looked forward to the chance at playing the game. Much like he was sure others were, he couldn't imagine all the girls running away from the ball and screaming they had broken a nail or two or messed up their hair. "I know for sure Bliss will give as good as she gets not to mention Lacey has it out for Baron as of late" continued the Samoan teenager, hearing his twin chuckling from his side. No doubt from the mental image of Bliss flinging the ball with all her strength back at one of the boys, a sweet smile on her lips as she did so and tightening her pig tails shortly after. Just as he was sure Lacey would focus in on Baron until either one of them was eliminated.
"Not to mention Cross, Paige and AJ. Fearless too. We all know Cross could kick are asses and especially yours Daniel and Andrade. Pretty sure the others three will take the chance to bash a few of us with the balls given to them" chimed Jey, adding his opinion in there, noticing the terror to appear in Bobby's eyes, clearly having realised if Dodge Ball was on the table then Fearless would take her opportunity to get even for his tormenting remarks towards her since returning to school. Miz sat near by laughing to himself, hearing that of Bray both having found something said amusing, Aleister and Finn sat in the shadows with a smile on their lips, knowing the two they had all but become the protectors off would be more than happy to participate in the normal warm up game. It wasn't long before Booker directed them to the sports hall, noticing most of them had opted for jogging trousers rather than the standard shorts. He himself had a pair of dark coloured jogging trousers on, a hoodie as well with the school logo on and the word coach written across his back in big bold white lettering. He knew Lita and the girls class were already waiting for them, no doubt having done their warm ups, now being ready for the first day of the shared sports classes.