Title: I don't have one yet, anyone got a suggestion?

Author: Jennifer

Rating: Strong PG-13, R maybe

Spoilers: none

A/N: Okay, I wrote this back when Austin beat up on Michael Cole(Cole's the best announcer ever, so that was just wrong) this is what happened after, assuming the beating was bad enough to hospitalize him over night. I realize this is extremely old, but I didn't have a computer that worked at the time, and no Internet, so... this is assuming Tazz and Michael Cole are a couple. So this is a light Slash. SLASH!!!!!!!! okay did everyone catch that, if M/M affections aren't your thing leave now. SO now for all the open minded people, this is my first fic, so don't flame me to harshly... please?

Disclaimer: Glancing at self, nope, definitely not Vince McMahon, I own nothing.

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Michael sat in the Emergency Room getting examined after the beating Austin had given him, and they call that man a campion. "Well, Mr. Cole, you have some bruising, a couple of broken ribs, and a few deep lacerations that are going to need stitches." Michael looked at the doctor, who had just broken him out of his thoughts, "Okay, then can I go back to the hotel when your done?" He knew that wouldn't happen just from the look the doctor gave him. "No, we need to keep you here overnight for observation." Michael who was completely annoyed just rolled his eyes "Great." All the while wondering if Pete had noticed he was gone.

Pete meanwhile was back at the arena, and to say he was in hysterics was a bit of understatement. He was pissed. Most people stayed away from him after hearing bits of phrases that sounded like "I'm going to kick Austin's bionic red neck ass if he's seriously hurt Mike." Finally Dwayne (For those of you who live under rocks, yes I mean Dwayne Johnson a.k.a. The Rock) to pity on everyone and helped him out. Pete, if your looking for Cole, they took him to Mercy after Austin left the ring." Pete immediately looked at Dwayne, then ran towards the exit shouting back at Dwayne, "Thanks man, I owe ya."

Pete then left the arena and went strait to Mercy. "I should have showered later, I should have stayed out there and at least tried to protect him." After a few looks and a slight argument, the receptionist, told him Michael's room was on the fourth floor, room 423.(A/N: I picked both hospital, and room number randomly, any similarities, coincidence.)

Pete knocked before he entered and heard Michael groan "So help me, if your hear to stick another needle in me, when Pete gets here I'll have him rip you a new ass." He shook his head and walked in chuckling"Sorry to disappoint you, when you had such high expectations, but it's just me." "Pete, shut up and get over here."

To Michael, Pete was safety, and right now, he needed to feel safe. As soon as Pete wrapped his arms around him he broke down and cried. Then he looked at Pete, and couldn't help it. "I'm sorry" Pete thought he'd grown a second head. "What for?" "For not being strong enough to keep Austin from beating the hell out of me."

"Mikey, you let me worry about Austin, now tell me what the doctor said." "Well, I have a some bruises, a couple of cuts that needed to get stitches, and um..." "And um... what." "A couple of broken ribs." "Son of a bitch, that's it, I'm talking to Vince, and getting you a couple of days off. Just a couple off house shows, before you even argue."

Pete didn't give Michael a chance to say anything he just got his phone out and started dialing Vince McMahon. He talked for about 10 minutes to Vince and then said his goodbyes. He hung up smiling we are off till next Tuesday at the Smackdown! taping. Now, sleep, you need it." "Will you be here when I wake up?" "Of course, now sleep."

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There's more to it, but unless I get a few reviews asking for the ending, I'll just leave it. Like I said , before I get flamed due to the age of this thing see the authors note above. All comments are appreciated, just be gentle on the flames, this is my first fic on ff.net, and my first fic ever so.