Brian moved off her to the other side of the bed. Her cheeks were still flushed and her heart racing. It was their first time being intimate and boy was it great. "Wow that was great. How was I"? "You were great" she said smiling. He reached over and begin kissing her. "You're so beautiful you know that"? She had been told that before but never felt they meant it.
She accepted his kisses before he laid back beside her. "This might sound strange but I have never felt this way about anyone before. I have never met anyone like you before". "I feel exactly the same way really" Mickie confessed. "Can I say something crazy"? "Yeah go ahead" She said giggling. "I think I love you". She sucked in a breath. Could he be serious"? "Look I get if it's too soon but I mean it. I have never been so sure about anything in my life".
"Brian I love you too". And she meant it. They separated to get ready for their respective matches. Mickie and a partner of her choosing would be taking on Michelle and Beth in a tag match. Mickie went off to find a partner. She knew just who to ask first. Kelly was in the locker room stretching as she approached her. "Agh just the girl I wanted to see". "What's up Mickie"? She asked curiously. "Beth challenged me to a tag match tonight". "That's some tough competition.
Those girls don't play around". "Yeah you can say that again. And I have got to find a partner who isn't afraid of a fight. No anybody like that"? Natalya had been spying at jumped at the opportunity. "Well I" Kelly began. "Oh Mickie il do it. Remember how I wanted to team with you? This will be perfect" Natalya said as she jumped excitedly. "Umm Natalya I think Kelly was just going to". "I'm sure she was going to recommend me". She interrupted. "Il be a great partner.
I want let you down. See you out there" she said raising her hand in the air and scurrying off. Mickie and Kelly looked at each other in confusion. "Okay.. Well good luck with all that" Kelly said putting a hand on her shoulder. Mickie held her hands up looking in between both places before following after Kelly. "Well she has wanted to team up for a while. She seems really excited and I would hate to disappoint her. Is it alright with you? I mean I wanted to ask you.
I know very well you can get it done in the ring and we work well together. Plus Eve and Gail both had things to do tonight". "Hey its fine no worries. It just seems like Natalya is really obsessed. Are you sure she's okay"? "I mean I guess so. She's just a little excited". Kelly raised her eyebrow. "And a little intense". Mickie admitted. "That might be an understatement".
"She is a good wrestler though". "Yeah she is. I suppose it would help to have her on your team tonight". "True but she can't take your place Kelly. You will always be my go to tag team partner". "Thanks" Kelly said smiling as they hugged. Mickie was really thankful to have the friends she did.
When Mickie and Natalya won the match they headed backstage. It was then she noticed Natalya was wearing the same outfit as her. "Mickie that was awesome you were awesome". Thanks Natalya you were great too". "Really? You really think so" she said stepping in front of her eagerly. "That means the world to me coming from you". "Yeah… so anyway I wanted to ask you about your outfit". "Oh this? Isn't it great? I figured that if we were teaming together we should match".
"I..guess that makes sense". Natalya attacked her in a hug. "I just knew you'd feel that way Mickie". Natalya continued to rock and hug her. Mickie wasn't sure why she even liked her so much. It was sweet though a little obsessive but still. It was how she treated Trish though. She made a mental note to keep an eye on her just in case.
The next week Mickie didn't have a match. But Brian had a match against William Regal for the intercontinental title. She was delighted when Brian asked her to come to ringside with him for his match,. She smiled listening to his voice mail. "Hey girl! Phone tag! Thanks for agreeing to come down to the ring with me for my match against Regal. A shot at the intercontinental championship is a huge opportunity, and it'll be great to have you by my side".
She loved that he wanted her by his side. She had never had the opportunity to accompany a boyfriend to the ring before. She tried not to look to eager as she rushed to meet him. "Hey girl" He said giving her a peck on the lips. "Hey yourself" she said. He took her hand and led her down the hallway. "Once again it means so much to be that you are going to be at ringside with me tonight. I have to impress my girlfriend after all. It will be sweeter to win with a pretty lady cheering me on".
Mickie blushed despite her best effort. "Oh you aren't going to get involved in the match are you"? "No of course not". "Okay that's good I was worried about you. Regal can be quiet the dirty player. I wouldn't want you to get hurt". Mickie smiled "Don't worry I will be careful. Besides I could look out for myself". "I know you can but I am your boyfriend. It's my job to protect you".
Mickie did feel safe and protected with him. It was amazing really how he made her feel. Never in her life had she felt this way. She could handle herself and she had always known that. But with Brian by her side she felt like she didn't have to worry about anything. Because he would be right there to keep her safe. It was a great feeling. She couldn't wait to watch him win the intercontinental title. He worked hard and he deserved it without a doubt. He grinned and kissed her one last time before making his entrance.
It felt quite a change to be in her midriff top and jeans instead of wrestling attire. She studied William as he made his entrance. He was dangerous no doubt. She hoped Brian would be okay. "Well we have this match for the intercontinental title" Cole said. "And we have the women's champion at ringside" Jerry said. "Doesn't she look lovely tonight? She and Kendrick seem to be hitting it off well". "They do without a doubt". "Let's hope he can win this tonight because of the pretty lady he has watching. I would if I had that cheering me on".
Mickie had only just begun watching the match when Beth came down the ramp. Mickie didn't know why she was here to ruin such a moment. But she wasn't going to let her get one up on her. "What's Beth Phoenix doing here"? Cole asked. "She must still be bitter about losing the women's championship". Mickie rounded on Beth but then she threw her into the steel steps and got her in her finisher. She laughed at her before leaving. As Mickie reeled from the pain Brian rushed to check on her. "Are you okay"? As the ref counted he rushed to get back in but was disqualified.
"Kendrick was so caught up in trying to protect Mickie James that he's been counted out of the match". "So much for winning the intercontinental championship". He shook his head but went to climb out of the ropes to get back to Mickie. But William pulled him back and sucker punched him knocking him to the ground. Mickie stood to her feet despite the pain and couldn't help but ask him what that was for. He smirked as he used his foot to hold the rope open for her in mock fashion.
Mickie slid through the ropes and went to Brian's side to check on him. As he sat up William bowed as his smirk grew wider. The crowd reacted as Shane McMahon came out. "Interruptions, count outs, this isn't how a championship match should go. We're going to have a match at no way out. Mickie James and The Brian Kendrick vs. Regal and Beth Phoenix in a winner take all match. The winning side gets both the women's title and the intercontinental title". Mickie and Brian smiled at each other at the opportunity.
They both worked hard for the head up to the no way out paper view. Mickie and Brian separated to prepare for their matches. Mickie checked her voicemail to discover one from Natalya. "Hey partner! Good luck tonight. I mean, I know you don't really need it, but I wanted to make sure you know that I'm thinking of you. If you need anything- anything at all- I'm just a phone call away".
Mickie headed to her match and she and Brian worked well. Mickie got the pin and the two celebrated as they held up their titles. They were both now champion. "Kendrick and Mickie have done it. They'll be leaving as the intercontinental and women's champion respectively". "You know a championship win would have helped a few of the relationships I was in".
The next week rolled around rather quickly. "Welcome to the city of brotherly love" Cole said. "Speaking of love WWE has a championship couple Brian Kendrick and Mickie James. They flourished in their winner take all no way out match. Can anything stop these to"? "Mickie and Brian were walking hand in hand backstage when they stopped to kiss and hug. That's when Mickie noticed a hand on Brian's shoulder. "Brian I need to talk to Mickie for a second" Natalya said. "Sorry it's a team thing".
Brian looked visibly annoyed. "Can it wait Natalya were kind of having a private moment". "No actually it can't wait" Natalya said hatefully putting her hands on her hips. "I think that's for Mickie to decide" he shot back. Mickie frowned as the last thing she wanted was to cause problems between her boyfriend and friend in Natalya. She didn't want to hurt either of their feelings either. She just wasn't that way with people she cared about. "Sorry Natalya Brian and I are busy right now" she said putting a hand on her shoulder.
"Il talk to you later okay"? Natalya started to walk away then hugged back at Brian before walking away. They both looked at her strangely. "Now where were we"? Brian asked taking her hand. Mickie was happy to be back alone with him. She knew Natalya meant well she was just over eager. But she would not risk the best thing she had in her life. Brian was too important to her. Not to mention all he had done for. He had to be the best boyfriend she had ever had.
"Brian I love you". "I love you too Mickie". She felt such a feeling of joy. It was just the two of them in the moment. She would do anything for him. She just knew she would. She took his long hair in her hands. He had to be the most beautiful man in the world. She loved him something strong. She just didn't know how much it would come to cost her.
