A/N: OH MY GOD!! Thank you massively for all the reviews! I totally
appreciate them all! I love you all massively!!! And I wanna apologize
for it taking me so long to get new chapters. I just have school, friends,
a new nephew goin on so it's been taking up my time. I'm gonna try to get
chapters up sooner and more often. Again, thanks for reading.....and keep
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A/N2: You people really want Casey and Jeff together!!! Wow...I can't believe that! You guys don't like Casey with Shane? Hmmmmm.....well, I've got plans and the last two chapters already done. I can't change them now....sorry, ya'll will just have to live with the out come!
"You ate today, right?" Shannon asked as we walked into the arena in Minneapolis.
"Yes Shan. I did. Do you honestly think I would not eat and chance passing out tonite? Not a chance! It's my first televised match!" I exclaimed happily.
"Ready to get your ass kicked tonite?" Dawn asked as I walked into the Diva's locker room. I smiled and placed my bags down. Shannon leaned against the door with his arms crossed and watched as I stalked over to her.
"You think my ass his gonna get kicked!" I laughed sadistically as I pushed her into the wall. She looked up at me with fright in her eyes.
"Casey, I was joking. I didn't mean anything by it!" she said as her voice shook. I backed away and smiled sweetly.
"I know, I was just playing with ya!" I said walking back to my stuff.
"Are you serious? You scared the shit outta me!" she said with a laugh.
"Case, I'll see ya later?" Shannon asked with that adorable smile of his.
"Yeah, I'll be by to get Shane before my match." Shannon let the door shut behind him and I dug through my gear for my clothes.
I pulled on my regular black jeans and a black tank top that had Angel written across it in baby blue. I pulled my hair into a ponytail and began on my make-up. I wore the usual dark eyes and pink lips. I pulled my boots on and began to paint my arms and face with black light paint and glitter.
I walked down the hall, looking for the guy's locker room. My mind was racing with ideas of how to make the match the best ever. I had to make my first televised match memorable. I wanted people to know I'm more than just a girl, more than just a valet.
"Casey!" I turned around to see a figure running towards me. I laughed as the 7 foot man tried his hardest to run. He stopped in front of me breathing heavily. "Oh, you think that's funny, darlin?"
"If you were me and saw a 7 foot man running towards you, you'd laugh too!" He smiled and wrapped his large arms around me. "Careful! I don't wanna have to do my paint again!"
"I just wanted to wish you luck and to be safe out there. Don't do anything stupid!"
"Dad, do I ever do anything stupid?" I smiled sweetly as he began to laugh. "Hey! I'm not joking!"
"I love ya darlin. I gotta get some tape from first aid. I'll see you later!" Mark kissed my forehead and walked off. I shook my head and continued looking for the locker room.
"Case, are you lost?" Rey smiled as he walked up next to me. He stood at my height and draped his arm on my shoulders easily.
"Yeah, actually I am. I can't find your locker room. I have to get Shane for my match," I said as we walked together.
"That's right, your first tv match. Congrats! You'll do great!" he said as he opened a door to reveal a dozen guys getting ready for the nite.
"Thanks Rey," I said with a smile as we walked inside.
"No problem! Shane's no the only superhero around here!" he exclaimed as h grabbed a towel and walked to the showers.
"Ready Shane?" I asked as I sat on a bench.
"Why do you even bother sharing with the Divas? You're in here more than in there!" Kurt Angle said.
"So? Is that a problem?" I asked with an innocent smile.
"No. Not at all. We love having you in here!" Chris Benoit said as he slapped my leg.
"Ready!" Shane exclaimed as he velcroed his cape on.
I smiled as he kissed my cheek. I grabbed his hand and we walked out towards the curtain. I stood in the back, doing last minute stretching. Dawn joined us seconds before my music started. Shane and I stood at the top of the ramp holding hands. He did his Hurricane pose as I moved to the beat of the music. I grabbed his hand and we walked to the ring. The crowd gave me a huge pop as I stood on the posts. Dawn walked down to the ring as Shane kissed my cheek before sliding out of the ring. He stood in my corner and cheered me on as we locked up.
I put my leg between hers and swept them out from under her. She landed on her back and I did a back flip onto her. I picked her up and brought her into a hip toss. She got back up and pushed me backwards. She slapped me hard and whipped me into the ropes. On my return she clothes lined me. She straddled me as I laid on my back on the mat. She began punching the hell out of me before I finally pushed her off. I jumped up and bounced myself off of the ropes, giving me the momentum I would need to pull off one of Edge's excellent spears. She went down hard and groaned as she hit the mat. I pulled off a second rope moonsault followed by a lionsault. I pulled her to her feet and gave her a belly to belly suplex. I stood over her and smiled as I ran to the post. I got on top and went for Halo's Twist. She rolled out of the way and I landed hard. She stood up and pulled my hair until I was on my feet. She delivered a few chops before swinging me into the post. She ran at me and was in position to do a spear, but I moved and she rammed her shoulder into the post. She fell to the mat gripping her shoulder tightly. I ran and did a baseball slide into her back. She arched her back and screamed in pain. She laid down on her stomach and I rolled her over. I climbed to the top of the post and landed Magic perfectly. She slowly got to her feet and I moved my hands in a bring it on motion. She ran at me and delivered a few elbows to my head. She grabbed my arm and pulled me into an armdrag takedown. She wrenched my arm behind me and pulled on it. I cried out in pain as the ref asked if I wanted to stop. The crowd began to scream loudly and I dug through everything I had and stood up. I elbowed her head until she finally let me go. I whipped her into the ropes and lifted her into a backbody drop. I pulled her to her feet and performed a tilt-awhirl backbreaker. She stood up in pain and growled as she ran at me. She attacked me, pulling my hair, and swinging me around. The ref finally split us up. I looked at her and smiled before I did a german suplex bridge for the win. I stood up as Shane slid into the ring. He raised my arms and pulled me into a tight hug. I jumped up excitedly as I listened to the reaction from the crowd and my music playing loudly.
"I finally know what you guys mean when ya'll say that the crowd gives you the fuel you need to continue with the match!" I said exhausted and out of breath.
"Kiddo, you put way too much into that match. That was worthy of a pay per view!" Rey said. "I'm glad to see you're using Magic too!"
"I know I put a lot into it, but it was my first match that would be on tv and I wanted it to be the best they've seen women do!" I said excitedly.
"Well, I think you succeeded in that!" Chris Benoit said as he handed me a bottle of water.
"You seriously killed me out there. Why do they insist on you wrestling us?!" Dawn whined as she walked by me.
"Just think, next week, you're on Smackdown," Matt said.
"Yeah, wrestling with me!" Shane said with a bright smile.
"Yeah.....and we had better do some stuff together before we screw it up too! We need to work on some moves together. We have never wrestled with each other before or against each other. Not even in training. Because you refuse to wrestle me!" I laughed.
"Yeah, because he knows you'll kick his scrawny ass!" Adam said. Shane glared at him as we all laughed.
"No, I just don't wanna hurt you!" Shane insisted.
"Uh-huh," we all said in unison. Shane rolled his eyes as I walked with the group of them to their locker room.
I sat down on the bench and watched the show as all the guys got ready. I was used to them walking around in just towels and sometimes less, depending on the guy. They were so used to me being in there that they didn't care. I was part of the locker room. Part of the group. It wasn't that I didn't love the girls, it's just that they weren't Trish or Nora. My girls. Torrie was too bubbly for me and Nidia was too, well, Nidia. I leaned back and continued and watched the show, wishing that I could go back to the hotel and sleep. But I couldn't, I had to do training with Rey and Adam. I would be dead the next day, but we had a few days before our next house show for me to rest up....not that I wouldn't be training because I would be. Probably the whole time!
"Ready to go back out there Angel?" Shane asked. I nodded and stood up. I walked out to the ring with him as the crowd went wild for us once again. I stood in Shane's corner and cheered him on. Smiling as I remembered my match earlier.
"Casey, do we have to do this again?" Rey asked as I leaned against the post.
"Rey, I seriously don't have the energy to do more with these props."
"Come on Case. I'll teach you the conchairto!" Adam said happily. I glared at him and shook my head. I looked back to Rey as he held up a chair.
"Please? Sleep!" I yelled as I saw Shane and Matt sit in one of the metal chairs.
"Casey, just an hour longer," Rey said with a smile.
"Oh man!" I groaned as I took the chair from him. I placed it in the middle of the ring and Adam set me up for the unprettier over the chair. I cringed as I thought about the impact. I closed my eyes and connected with the chair. "OH SHIT! Fuck me!! That hurt damnit!"
"Are you alright?" Matt yelled from his seat. I sat up and looked at him. I brushed a stray strand of hair out of my face and glared at him.
"Yes! I'm fine!" I yelled back angrily. Adam helped me up as I saw Rey fly from the top rope at me. I dropped kicked him and landed back on the chair. "Oh Jesus!"
"Someone move that damn chair!" Shane yelled.
"Can't man. Training." Adam smiled evilly. Shane shook his head as I stood up. I pulled Adam into a headlock and whipped him into the ropes. On his return I connected my knee with his stomach and he toppled over. "Good job Case. Over come the pain."
"Trust me, I'm trying."
Training went on like that for quite sometime before Shane finally stopped them. And when he did I was starting to get into it and was hoping for the ladders. That's right, I was gonna be a ladder girl.
"Maybe we'll wait until later to get to the ladders then. When Matt is all rested up. So this way the expert can give his input. Too bad Jeff couldn't be here to do it. He is the king!" Adam joked. I nodded as I grabbed my bag and walked out of the arena with them.
The air was cool and crisp. A very fall nite. The sky was clear and bright with stars. It was a beautiful and romantic nite. Shane kissed my cheek lightly and I smiled as I looked up at the shining heaven.
"It's so beautiful out here," I said softly.
"Yeah it is," Shane replied as he put his arm around my waist. He pulled me close to him as we walked to the parking garage.
We all got into our cars and headed to our hotel. As soon as I got in the room I fell onto the bed fell instantly asleep. Shane laughed lightly as he covered me up and kissed my forehead.
"And making her first appearance on Smackdown! MYSTIC ANGEL!" I jumped up and down on the ramp, trying to pump myself and the crowd up. I looked at the ring and saw Crash standing there in his normal fashion. I ran down the ring with a big smile on my face. I was by myself. Shane had a match against Matt, so he couldn't walk out with me. I flipped over the ropes, cracked my neck, and we locked up. I knew I wasn't going to win the match. I was too new. But I worked the match as best as I could without over powering Crash. The crowd was chanting my name and I was just getting a high from it. Without even realizing it, I was up on the post and in the air for Halo's Twist and going for the pin. I had him. Crash had no chance in getting back up. It didn't hit me what I had done until I heard "Halo" throughout the arena. I stood up as the ref held my arm in the air. I slid out of the ring and walked up the ramp with a huge smile on my face. I got back stage and was greeted by confused stares.
"What?!" I exclaimed as Matt walked up to me.
"Crash was supposed to win."
"I know. I don't know what got over me. I just had to do it," I said as I walked past him. I walked into the guy's locker room and he followed.
"Case, that was wrong. It's a good thing you don't have a story line with him! Cause you would be screwed!" Matt yelled as I grabbed a towel from Shane's bag.
"I know Matt. Jesus, stop lecturing me!" I exclaimed. Matt threw his hands in the air in defeat.
"Casey! You beat me!" Crash exclaimed with a laugh as he walked in the locker room
"I know. I'm sorry!"
"No, don't be. That's fine. You made the match great! You entertained the fans. That's what you were supposed to do!" Crash said as he hugged me.
"You don't think I destroyed it?" I asked as he backed away.
"Not at all!" he said while shaking his head.
I sat there and waited for Matt and Shane's match. I walked out with Shane like normal and he slowly got into the ring holding my hand. We stood in the middle of the ring facing Matt as he spoke.
"Now, you are probably thinking why I called you out here," Matt began as Shane shook his head. "Well, Hurricane, I think you have potential and that's why I'm challenging you tonite. You obviously already have my valet's heart that has shown many what a little teaching from Version One, Mattitude can do."
Shane looked at him confused and shocked. I just stood there holding his hand and rolling my eyes. "We want Jeff! We want Jeff!" The crowd chanted. Shane and I looked around the crowd smiling and shaking our heads. "We want Jeff!" They continued. Matt glared at everyone and made it into his own chant.
"That's right. They love me. A little Mattitude goes far!" he said happily. I kissed Shane's cheek and slide out of the ring to stand in his corner. I cheered loudly as the match went on. Chants of "we want Jeff" continued. Shane had him pinned and then Matt reversed, grabbing Shane's tights for the win. Matt started celebrating as Shane stood in the ring confused. I got in and joined him. I glared at Matt as he started to grab my hand. I ripped it out of his grasp and stepped back into Shane's arms. Matt shrugged and walked out of the ring. Shane and I stood in the middle of the ring confused as the crowd cheered.
We finally got out of the ring and walked backstage. John started walking back to the locker room and I ran up behind him and jumped on his back. I wrapped my arms around his neck as he grabbed my legs.
"Hey kiddo!" he said. "Good match earlier!"
"Thanks John. I thought so too!" I smiled as he carried me down the hall. He placed me on one of the benches and I watched as he grabbed his towel. "How do you not have a girlfriend?"
"I don't know. I just don't. Maybe my antics are a little to crazy for them!" he said with a smile.
"But you're sweet, funny, romantic, HOT!" I laughed as shook his head.
"I don't know Case, I'm just not boyfriend material I guess." He walked into the back to the showers. I sighed and leaned back against the wall as my cell rang.
"Hello Jeff," I answered, not bothering to look at the number. I just knew it was him.
"How'd ya know it was me?" he asked with a shocked tone.
"Cause I'm that damn good!" I laughed. I heard him chuckle over the sound of a car running. "What's goin on?"
"I'm goin to the hotel to pick Trish up. We're goin on another date tonite." I knew he was smiling. His tone was just too happy.
"That's great. I haven't spoken to her in a long time."
"I know. She's not too happy with that. She really wishes you would call her."
"Jeff, it works both ways ya know!" I stood up and walked out of the noisy locker room to and to the quieter Diva's locker room.
"Well, a bunch of the guys are pissed that you haven't called them either."
"Like who?!"
"Rob, Chris, Jay, Marc, and Matt."
"Chris Irvine?" I questioned as I relaxed on the bench.
"Yes Irvine. He really misses you," Jeff said as he sighed. I sat up as I heard a knock on the door. "Scott misses reading your work."
"Come in!" I yelled as the door knob turned. "Fine, I'll call them. But, how are you doing?"
"Ready Angel?" Shane asked as he walked in. I nodded as he grabbed my bag.
"Much better since I talked to you. I was on time for RAW last nite!"
"That's great. I'm glad to hear that," I said with a smile.
"But I still wish ya'll were here," Jeff said sadly.
"I know. Me too babe." I sat in the car and Shane drove out of the parking lot.
"Well, I have to go. I just wanted to check in with you," Jeff said as I heard him shut the car door.
"Okay. Love ya!"
"I love you too," Jeff said as h hung up.
"You did great out there tonite," Shane said softly.
"Thanks," I replied as I put my hand on his. "Did you get hurt out there? You looked like you were in some pain earlier."
"Not really, but I have a horrible knot in my neck and back."
"I'll fix that." He smiled as he intertwined his fingers with mine.
I sat next to Shane on the bed as he laid down on his stomach. I moved my hands on his bare back, working out the knots. We watched a "Who's Line Is It Anyways" marathon as I gave him a much needed massage. When he decided I could stop, I laid down next to him and he draped his arm over me.
"Shane? What's wrong?" I asked as I toweled my head dry. Shane had just gotten off the phone and had his head in his hands. I walked over to him and put my hand on his shoulder. "Shane?"
He lifted his head with tears in his eyes. "Casey, one of my high school buddies was killed."
"Oh baby," I said with a soothing tone. I rubbed his back comfortingly. "When do we leave?"
"I leave tonite. I'll be back Saturday," he replied, dropping his head again.
"Let me pack and then I'll go tell Matt," I said as I began to rush around. Shane gently grabbed my arm and pulled me back to him.
"No, Case. You don't get it. I'm going. You're staying here. I have to go alone. That's just the way I am." He sighed and put me on his lap. "Do you understand?"
"Yeah. I understand. Go," I said sadly. "I'd probably be the same way."
"Thank you for understanding. I love you."
"I love you too." He kissed me softly before I stood up to let him pack.
"I'll miss you Angel!" Shane said as he held me in his arms at the airport.
"I'm gonna miss you too." I cried on his shoulder as we waited for his plane to come. "Ya know, we haven't been apart like this since we became serious!"
"I know. It's gonna be weird being in a totally different state from you!" He wiped my face with his hand and kissed me softly.
"We are now boarding for the flight to Raleigh, North Carolina. Please have your ticket ready," a woman announced. We stood and he grabbed his carry on bag.
"I love you Sugar!" I cried as he squeezed me tightly.
"I love you too Angel!" We pulled away and he kissed me passionately before walking away. I stood there with my arms crossed, watching him go through the metal detectors. He turned to me and waved. I blew him a kiss and waved back. I watched him walk out of sight before shuffling my feet to the escalator. I rode it down to the bottom and ran into John's arms.
"I know kiddo. He'll be back soon. He'll be back in 3 days," he said as he rubbed back.
"I know, but I'm still gonna miss him. And it's still gonna be hard without him," I sobbed. We began to walk out of the airport and to the car.
"Let's go do something!" John exclaimed.
"Like what?" I asked.
"I don't know. Wanna go see a movie and get something to eat?" he asked excitedly. I laughed at his excitement and shook my head. I wiped my tears and looked at him.
"How could I say no to that excitement?! Let's go!" I exclaimed as we drove out of the parking lot and to the nearest movie theater.
"Thank you John, for everything you did for me tonite," I said as we stood in front of my hotel room.
"No problem. I'm always here for a good time. You know that!" He smiled that devious smile of his.
"Yeah, I know! But thanks again. It really meant a lot to me. If it wasn't for you, I would have been in my room all nite watching the crappy tv. Or just being plain old bored!"
"I know." My smile faded as I thought about the lonely nite I was about to have. "You'll be okay. He'll be back soon. And you know that if you are feeling really bad or even if you just want some company, I'm here and you can always come stay with me."
"Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. You may just have a visitor at 2 in the morning!" I laughed. He smiled and nodded.
"That's okay.....I could use the company. Been awhile since I've had a girl sleep with me!" he said raising his eyebrows in a suggestive way.
"Yeah, I bet you could!" I said. I sighed and opened my door. I stood on my toes as he leaned down for me to kiss his cheek. "Goodnite John."
"Goodnite kiddo. Sleep well. And don't forget my offer!"
"I won't. Believe me. It's totally engraved in my mind!" I said as I shut the door behind me.
I turned the tv on and changed into a pair of netted shorts and one of Shane's shirts. I flopped down on the bed, grabbed my kangaroo, and watched tv until I fell asleep.
A/N2: You people really want Casey and Jeff together!!! Wow...I can't believe that! You guys don't like Casey with Shane? Hmmmmm.....well, I've got plans and the last two chapters already done. I can't change them now....sorry, ya'll will just have to live with the out come!
"You ate today, right?" Shannon asked as we walked into the arena in Minneapolis.
"Yes Shan. I did. Do you honestly think I would not eat and chance passing out tonite? Not a chance! It's my first televised match!" I exclaimed happily.
"Ready to get your ass kicked tonite?" Dawn asked as I walked into the Diva's locker room. I smiled and placed my bags down. Shannon leaned against the door with his arms crossed and watched as I stalked over to her.
"You think my ass his gonna get kicked!" I laughed sadistically as I pushed her into the wall. She looked up at me with fright in her eyes.
"Casey, I was joking. I didn't mean anything by it!" she said as her voice shook. I backed away and smiled sweetly.
"I know, I was just playing with ya!" I said walking back to my stuff.
"Are you serious? You scared the shit outta me!" she said with a laugh.
"Case, I'll see ya later?" Shannon asked with that adorable smile of his.
"Yeah, I'll be by to get Shane before my match." Shannon let the door shut behind him and I dug through my gear for my clothes.
I pulled on my regular black jeans and a black tank top that had Angel written across it in baby blue. I pulled my hair into a ponytail and began on my make-up. I wore the usual dark eyes and pink lips. I pulled my boots on and began to paint my arms and face with black light paint and glitter.
I walked down the hall, looking for the guy's locker room. My mind was racing with ideas of how to make the match the best ever. I had to make my first televised match memorable. I wanted people to know I'm more than just a girl, more than just a valet.
"Casey!" I turned around to see a figure running towards me. I laughed as the 7 foot man tried his hardest to run. He stopped in front of me breathing heavily. "Oh, you think that's funny, darlin?"
"If you were me and saw a 7 foot man running towards you, you'd laugh too!" He smiled and wrapped his large arms around me. "Careful! I don't wanna have to do my paint again!"
"I just wanted to wish you luck and to be safe out there. Don't do anything stupid!"
"Dad, do I ever do anything stupid?" I smiled sweetly as he began to laugh. "Hey! I'm not joking!"
"I love ya darlin. I gotta get some tape from first aid. I'll see you later!" Mark kissed my forehead and walked off. I shook my head and continued looking for the locker room.
"Case, are you lost?" Rey smiled as he walked up next to me. He stood at my height and draped his arm on my shoulders easily.
"Yeah, actually I am. I can't find your locker room. I have to get Shane for my match," I said as we walked together.
"That's right, your first tv match. Congrats! You'll do great!" he said as he opened a door to reveal a dozen guys getting ready for the nite.
"Thanks Rey," I said with a smile as we walked inside.
"No problem! Shane's no the only superhero around here!" he exclaimed as h grabbed a towel and walked to the showers.
"Ready Shane?" I asked as I sat on a bench.
"Why do you even bother sharing with the Divas? You're in here more than in there!" Kurt Angle said.
"So? Is that a problem?" I asked with an innocent smile.
"No. Not at all. We love having you in here!" Chris Benoit said as he slapped my leg.
"Ready!" Shane exclaimed as he velcroed his cape on.
I smiled as he kissed my cheek. I grabbed his hand and we walked out towards the curtain. I stood in the back, doing last minute stretching. Dawn joined us seconds before my music started. Shane and I stood at the top of the ramp holding hands. He did his Hurricane pose as I moved to the beat of the music. I grabbed his hand and we walked to the ring. The crowd gave me a huge pop as I stood on the posts. Dawn walked down to the ring as Shane kissed my cheek before sliding out of the ring. He stood in my corner and cheered me on as we locked up.
I put my leg between hers and swept them out from under her. She landed on her back and I did a back flip onto her. I picked her up and brought her into a hip toss. She got back up and pushed me backwards. She slapped me hard and whipped me into the ropes. On my return she clothes lined me. She straddled me as I laid on my back on the mat. She began punching the hell out of me before I finally pushed her off. I jumped up and bounced myself off of the ropes, giving me the momentum I would need to pull off one of Edge's excellent spears. She went down hard and groaned as she hit the mat. I pulled off a second rope moonsault followed by a lionsault. I pulled her to her feet and gave her a belly to belly suplex. I stood over her and smiled as I ran to the post. I got on top and went for Halo's Twist. She rolled out of the way and I landed hard. She stood up and pulled my hair until I was on my feet. She delivered a few chops before swinging me into the post. She ran at me and was in position to do a spear, but I moved and she rammed her shoulder into the post. She fell to the mat gripping her shoulder tightly. I ran and did a baseball slide into her back. She arched her back and screamed in pain. She laid down on her stomach and I rolled her over. I climbed to the top of the post and landed Magic perfectly. She slowly got to her feet and I moved my hands in a bring it on motion. She ran at me and delivered a few elbows to my head. She grabbed my arm and pulled me into an armdrag takedown. She wrenched my arm behind me and pulled on it. I cried out in pain as the ref asked if I wanted to stop. The crowd began to scream loudly and I dug through everything I had and stood up. I elbowed her head until she finally let me go. I whipped her into the ropes and lifted her into a backbody drop. I pulled her to her feet and performed a tilt-awhirl backbreaker. She stood up in pain and growled as she ran at me. She attacked me, pulling my hair, and swinging me around. The ref finally split us up. I looked at her and smiled before I did a german suplex bridge for the win. I stood up as Shane slid into the ring. He raised my arms and pulled me into a tight hug. I jumped up excitedly as I listened to the reaction from the crowd and my music playing loudly.
"I finally know what you guys mean when ya'll say that the crowd gives you the fuel you need to continue with the match!" I said exhausted and out of breath.
"Kiddo, you put way too much into that match. That was worthy of a pay per view!" Rey said. "I'm glad to see you're using Magic too!"
"I know I put a lot into it, but it was my first match that would be on tv and I wanted it to be the best they've seen women do!" I said excitedly.
"Well, I think you succeeded in that!" Chris Benoit said as he handed me a bottle of water.
"You seriously killed me out there. Why do they insist on you wrestling us?!" Dawn whined as she walked by me.
"Just think, next week, you're on Smackdown," Matt said.
"Yeah, wrestling with me!" Shane said with a bright smile.
"Yeah.....and we had better do some stuff together before we screw it up too! We need to work on some moves together. We have never wrestled with each other before or against each other. Not even in training. Because you refuse to wrestle me!" I laughed.
"Yeah, because he knows you'll kick his scrawny ass!" Adam said. Shane glared at him as we all laughed.
"No, I just don't wanna hurt you!" Shane insisted.
"Uh-huh," we all said in unison. Shane rolled his eyes as I walked with the group of them to their locker room.
I sat down on the bench and watched the show as all the guys got ready. I was used to them walking around in just towels and sometimes less, depending on the guy. They were so used to me being in there that they didn't care. I was part of the locker room. Part of the group. It wasn't that I didn't love the girls, it's just that they weren't Trish or Nora. My girls. Torrie was too bubbly for me and Nidia was too, well, Nidia. I leaned back and continued and watched the show, wishing that I could go back to the hotel and sleep. But I couldn't, I had to do training with Rey and Adam. I would be dead the next day, but we had a few days before our next house show for me to rest up....not that I wouldn't be training because I would be. Probably the whole time!
"Ready to go back out there Angel?" Shane asked. I nodded and stood up. I walked out to the ring with him as the crowd went wild for us once again. I stood in Shane's corner and cheered him on. Smiling as I remembered my match earlier.
"Casey, do we have to do this again?" Rey asked as I leaned against the post.
"Rey, I seriously don't have the energy to do more with these props."
"Come on Case. I'll teach you the conchairto!" Adam said happily. I glared at him and shook my head. I looked back to Rey as he held up a chair.
"Please? Sleep!" I yelled as I saw Shane and Matt sit in one of the metal chairs.
"Casey, just an hour longer," Rey said with a smile.
"Oh man!" I groaned as I took the chair from him. I placed it in the middle of the ring and Adam set me up for the unprettier over the chair. I cringed as I thought about the impact. I closed my eyes and connected with the chair. "OH SHIT! Fuck me!! That hurt damnit!"
"Are you alright?" Matt yelled from his seat. I sat up and looked at him. I brushed a stray strand of hair out of my face and glared at him.
"Yes! I'm fine!" I yelled back angrily. Adam helped me up as I saw Rey fly from the top rope at me. I dropped kicked him and landed back on the chair. "Oh Jesus!"
"Someone move that damn chair!" Shane yelled.
"Can't man. Training." Adam smiled evilly. Shane shook his head as I stood up. I pulled Adam into a headlock and whipped him into the ropes. On his return I connected my knee with his stomach and he toppled over. "Good job Case. Over come the pain."
"Trust me, I'm trying."
Training went on like that for quite sometime before Shane finally stopped them. And when he did I was starting to get into it and was hoping for the ladders. That's right, I was gonna be a ladder girl.
"Maybe we'll wait until later to get to the ladders then. When Matt is all rested up. So this way the expert can give his input. Too bad Jeff couldn't be here to do it. He is the king!" Adam joked. I nodded as I grabbed my bag and walked out of the arena with them.
The air was cool and crisp. A very fall nite. The sky was clear and bright with stars. It was a beautiful and romantic nite. Shane kissed my cheek lightly and I smiled as I looked up at the shining heaven.
"It's so beautiful out here," I said softly.
"Yeah it is," Shane replied as he put his arm around my waist. He pulled me close to him as we walked to the parking garage.
We all got into our cars and headed to our hotel. As soon as I got in the room I fell onto the bed fell instantly asleep. Shane laughed lightly as he covered me up and kissed my forehead.
"And making her first appearance on Smackdown! MYSTIC ANGEL!" I jumped up and down on the ramp, trying to pump myself and the crowd up. I looked at the ring and saw Crash standing there in his normal fashion. I ran down the ring with a big smile on my face. I was by myself. Shane had a match against Matt, so he couldn't walk out with me. I flipped over the ropes, cracked my neck, and we locked up. I knew I wasn't going to win the match. I was too new. But I worked the match as best as I could without over powering Crash. The crowd was chanting my name and I was just getting a high from it. Without even realizing it, I was up on the post and in the air for Halo's Twist and going for the pin. I had him. Crash had no chance in getting back up. It didn't hit me what I had done until I heard "Halo" throughout the arena. I stood up as the ref held my arm in the air. I slid out of the ring and walked up the ramp with a huge smile on my face. I got back stage and was greeted by confused stares.
"What?!" I exclaimed as Matt walked up to me.
"Crash was supposed to win."
"I know. I don't know what got over me. I just had to do it," I said as I walked past him. I walked into the guy's locker room and he followed.
"Case, that was wrong. It's a good thing you don't have a story line with him! Cause you would be screwed!" Matt yelled as I grabbed a towel from Shane's bag.
"I know Matt. Jesus, stop lecturing me!" I exclaimed. Matt threw his hands in the air in defeat.
"Casey! You beat me!" Crash exclaimed with a laugh as he walked in the locker room
"I know. I'm sorry!"
"No, don't be. That's fine. You made the match great! You entertained the fans. That's what you were supposed to do!" Crash said as he hugged me.
"You don't think I destroyed it?" I asked as he backed away.
"Not at all!" he said while shaking his head.
I sat there and waited for Matt and Shane's match. I walked out with Shane like normal and he slowly got into the ring holding my hand. We stood in the middle of the ring facing Matt as he spoke.
"Now, you are probably thinking why I called you out here," Matt began as Shane shook his head. "Well, Hurricane, I think you have potential and that's why I'm challenging you tonite. You obviously already have my valet's heart that has shown many what a little teaching from Version One, Mattitude can do."
Shane looked at him confused and shocked. I just stood there holding his hand and rolling my eyes. "We want Jeff! We want Jeff!" The crowd chanted. Shane and I looked around the crowd smiling and shaking our heads. "We want Jeff!" They continued. Matt glared at everyone and made it into his own chant.
"That's right. They love me. A little Mattitude goes far!" he said happily. I kissed Shane's cheek and slide out of the ring to stand in his corner. I cheered loudly as the match went on. Chants of "we want Jeff" continued. Shane had him pinned and then Matt reversed, grabbing Shane's tights for the win. Matt started celebrating as Shane stood in the ring confused. I got in and joined him. I glared at Matt as he started to grab my hand. I ripped it out of his grasp and stepped back into Shane's arms. Matt shrugged and walked out of the ring. Shane and I stood in the middle of the ring confused as the crowd cheered.
We finally got out of the ring and walked backstage. John started walking back to the locker room and I ran up behind him and jumped on his back. I wrapped my arms around his neck as he grabbed my legs.
"Hey kiddo!" he said. "Good match earlier!"
"Thanks John. I thought so too!" I smiled as he carried me down the hall. He placed me on one of the benches and I watched as he grabbed his towel. "How do you not have a girlfriend?"
"I don't know. I just don't. Maybe my antics are a little to crazy for them!" he said with a smile.
"But you're sweet, funny, romantic, HOT!" I laughed as shook his head.
"I don't know Case, I'm just not boyfriend material I guess." He walked into the back to the showers. I sighed and leaned back against the wall as my cell rang.
"Hello Jeff," I answered, not bothering to look at the number. I just knew it was him.
"How'd ya know it was me?" he asked with a shocked tone.
"Cause I'm that damn good!" I laughed. I heard him chuckle over the sound of a car running. "What's goin on?"
"I'm goin to the hotel to pick Trish up. We're goin on another date tonite." I knew he was smiling. His tone was just too happy.
"That's great. I haven't spoken to her in a long time."
"I know. She's not too happy with that. She really wishes you would call her."
"Jeff, it works both ways ya know!" I stood up and walked out of the noisy locker room to and to the quieter Diva's locker room.
"Well, a bunch of the guys are pissed that you haven't called them either."
"Like who?!"
"Rob, Chris, Jay, Marc, and Matt."
"Chris Irvine?" I questioned as I relaxed on the bench.
"Yes Irvine. He really misses you," Jeff said as he sighed. I sat up as I heard a knock on the door. "Scott misses reading your work."
"Come in!" I yelled as the door knob turned. "Fine, I'll call them. But, how are you doing?"
"Ready Angel?" Shane asked as he walked in. I nodded as he grabbed my bag.
"Much better since I talked to you. I was on time for RAW last nite!"
"That's great. I'm glad to hear that," I said with a smile.
"But I still wish ya'll were here," Jeff said sadly.
"I know. Me too babe." I sat in the car and Shane drove out of the parking lot.
"Well, I have to go. I just wanted to check in with you," Jeff said as I heard him shut the car door.
"Okay. Love ya!"
"I love you too," Jeff said as h hung up.
"You did great out there tonite," Shane said softly.
"Thanks," I replied as I put my hand on his. "Did you get hurt out there? You looked like you were in some pain earlier."
"Not really, but I have a horrible knot in my neck and back."
"I'll fix that." He smiled as he intertwined his fingers with mine.
I sat next to Shane on the bed as he laid down on his stomach. I moved my hands on his bare back, working out the knots. We watched a "Who's Line Is It Anyways" marathon as I gave him a much needed massage. When he decided I could stop, I laid down next to him and he draped his arm over me.
"Shane? What's wrong?" I asked as I toweled my head dry. Shane had just gotten off the phone and had his head in his hands. I walked over to him and put my hand on his shoulder. "Shane?"
He lifted his head with tears in his eyes. "Casey, one of my high school buddies was killed."
"Oh baby," I said with a soothing tone. I rubbed his back comfortingly. "When do we leave?"
"I leave tonite. I'll be back Saturday," he replied, dropping his head again.
"Let me pack and then I'll go tell Matt," I said as I began to rush around. Shane gently grabbed my arm and pulled me back to him.
"No, Case. You don't get it. I'm going. You're staying here. I have to go alone. That's just the way I am." He sighed and put me on his lap. "Do you understand?"
"Yeah. I understand. Go," I said sadly. "I'd probably be the same way."
"Thank you for understanding. I love you."
"I love you too." He kissed me softly before I stood up to let him pack.
"I'll miss you Angel!" Shane said as he held me in his arms at the airport.
"I'm gonna miss you too." I cried on his shoulder as we waited for his plane to come. "Ya know, we haven't been apart like this since we became serious!"
"I know. It's gonna be weird being in a totally different state from you!" He wiped my face with his hand and kissed me softly.
"We are now boarding for the flight to Raleigh, North Carolina. Please have your ticket ready," a woman announced. We stood and he grabbed his carry on bag.
"I love you Sugar!" I cried as he squeezed me tightly.
"I love you too Angel!" We pulled away and he kissed me passionately before walking away. I stood there with my arms crossed, watching him go through the metal detectors. He turned to me and waved. I blew him a kiss and waved back. I watched him walk out of sight before shuffling my feet to the escalator. I rode it down to the bottom and ran into John's arms.
"I know kiddo. He'll be back soon. He'll be back in 3 days," he said as he rubbed back.
"I know, but I'm still gonna miss him. And it's still gonna be hard without him," I sobbed. We began to walk out of the airport and to the car.
"Let's go do something!" John exclaimed.
"Like what?" I asked.
"I don't know. Wanna go see a movie and get something to eat?" he asked excitedly. I laughed at his excitement and shook my head. I wiped my tears and looked at him.
"How could I say no to that excitement?! Let's go!" I exclaimed as we drove out of the parking lot and to the nearest movie theater.
"Thank you John, for everything you did for me tonite," I said as we stood in front of my hotel room.
"No problem. I'm always here for a good time. You know that!" He smiled that devious smile of his.
"Yeah, I know! But thanks again. It really meant a lot to me. If it wasn't for you, I would have been in my room all nite watching the crappy tv. Or just being plain old bored!"
"I know." My smile faded as I thought about the lonely nite I was about to have. "You'll be okay. He'll be back soon. And you know that if you are feeling really bad or even if you just want some company, I'm here and you can always come stay with me."
"Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. You may just have a visitor at 2 in the morning!" I laughed. He smiled and nodded.
"That's okay.....I could use the company. Been awhile since I've had a girl sleep with me!" he said raising his eyebrows in a suggestive way.
"Yeah, I bet you could!" I said. I sighed and opened my door. I stood on my toes as he leaned down for me to kiss his cheek. "Goodnite John."
"Goodnite kiddo. Sleep well. And don't forget my offer!"
"I won't. Believe me. It's totally engraved in my mind!" I said as I shut the door behind me.
I turned the tv on and changed into a pair of netted shorts and one of Shane's shirts. I flopped down on the bed, grabbed my kangaroo, and watched tv until I fell asleep.