A/N: Hey! How bout that twist that I threw in there?! I know, ya'll think
Karen is a bitch. I do too! Lol Don't worry, she'll get it eventually!
Oh, thanks for the reviews!! Greatly appreciated like normal!!!
I sat on the edge of the bed in the hotel thinking about the Jeff and Karen situation. It had been a month since the first black eye and things hadn't gotten better. She had begun beating him anytime they got in a fight and Jeff, being the gentlemen he is, just took all the crap. She had given him many bruises, he stopped wearing tank tops because of them. His arms were all red from bite and scratch marks. She had given him a fat lip and another black eye. Probably the worst injury he had received was the one she had given his mental stability. Jeff hardly came out of hiding and was always quiet. He barely talked to me! He hardly greeted his fans and when he was approached by one, he signed whatever they wanted without a sound and ran away. It was killing me to see him like that, but what could I do about? With that thought, I ran to the wall and punched it as hard as I could, leaving a dent and my hand throbbing.
"Casey?!" Shane exclaimed running out of the bathroom with a hotel towel around his waist. I sat on the floor with a thud, sobbing as I held my hand. He put his arms around me as he sat next to me. "Jesus, Case. What the hell did you do?"
"That fucking bitch. I'm gonna kill her," I said, my voice full of rage.
"Whoa. Wait a second there. Who are you gonna kill?" he asked, his voice full of concern.
"Karen. She's killing him Shane," I said as I put my head on his bare shoulder. He stroked my hair soothingly as I cried on his shoulder.
"I know baby. I wish there was something we could do too, but there isn't. If he can't see that there's a problem then we can't really help. So, there's no use in punching the walls," Shane said as I lifted my head. He placed a soft kiss on my forehead as I sighed.
"I know, but it still pisses me off!"
"Me too!" He smiled at me before pulling me to my feet. "Now that's the second time you've done this. Keep it up and you'll break you hand! Let's get you some ice."
"What happened, kid?" Chris asked as he stopped me in the hall of the arena. I looked at my bandaged hand and up at him as I gave him a slight smile.
"I punched the wall."
"AGAIN!?" Chris exclaimed. I chuckled as I kissed his cheek.
"Yes, AGAIN!" I laughed.
"Okay, definitely changing your nickname," He laughed. "You're now gonna be known as killer!"
"Yeah, I suppose that fits!"
"So, what was your reason this time?" he asked slipping his arm around my waist and we began walking down the hall together.
"Jeff. What else?" I said letting out a quiet chuckle. We stopped in front the Diva's locker room and he placed his hands on my hips.
"That girl still with me?"
"Yes. The bitch."
"I really wish I knew what was goin," he said with a sigh.
"Dude, it's all just a big mess."
"Irvine! Get your filthy hands off my girl!" Shane joked as he walked towards us.
"Sorry man! She's just so damn hot!" Chris teased as he pulled me closer.
"Am I gonna have to fight your ass for her?!" Shane said playfully punching Chris's shoulder.
"Name the time and the place you......pussy!!!" Chris joked.
"Oh, I'M the pussy?! In the words of the Rock, 'Just Bring It!'" Shane said, complete with hand motions.
"I may be King of the World, but I'm no idiot! You can have her!" Chris laughed, throwing his hands up in defeat.
"You don't love me anymore?" I asked as my lips formed a pout.
"I love ya killer, but your boyfriend here is insane!" Chris said.
"Yeah, I guess he is!" I joked as Shane wrapped his arms around my waist.
"I'll see the two of you later," Chris smiled before kissing my forehead. "No more punching walls, okay killer?"
"Sure Chris. I'll try to stop myself," I laughed as he walked away.
"Ya know, you really need to. You'll seriously injure yourself," Shane said as we walked into the locker room.
"What'd you do now Case?" Trish asked placing her hands on her hips.
"She punched the wall," Shane replied.
"AGAIN!!?" Trish, Nora, Stay, Andrew, Matt, Marc, and Devon exclaimed together. I burst out laughing as I threw my bag on the bench.
"Is there a party goin on in here?" Jay asked peeking his head into the room. I placed my Christina Aguilera Stripped cd in the boom box. I grabbed his hand and pulled him into the room.
"When I'm in here, it's always a party!" I exclaimed as I began dancing with Jay in the middle of the floor.
"That's true. It's never a dull moment when you're around!" Marc laughed.
"I don't' wanna break up this party or whatever, but we do have a show in an hour!" Matt announced as we all seemed to look at our watched. I sighed as I walked over to the boom box to change the cd to Nickelback. Trish, Stace, Nora, and I pushed the guys out and began dressing for the show.
"Case, what's goin on with Jeff?" Nora asked as Amy walked in.
"UGH!! I'm done! I'm finished! I'm done trying to talk to that boy!" Amy exclaimed sitting herself in one of the metal chairs and crossing her arms.
"Who you talking bout Ames?" I asked pulling my paint covered, cut up, black wife-beater over my bright blue athletic top.
"Take a guess," she said coolly.
"Jeff?" we all guessed.
"Very good! Mr. Personality had just totally pissed me off!" she exclaimed.
"How this time?" Stace asked.
"He just informed me that he wouldn't be able to be Matt's best man!"
"WHAT!!!?" I yelled.
"Yeah, so now you understand why I'm so pissed."
"Oh that's it! He's gonna fuckin listen to me!" I yelled angrily as I stormed out of the room. I burst into the guys' locker room and found Jeff sitting in the corner, curled in a ball, listening to his walkman. I stood in front of him with my hands on my hips. He looked up at me sighed. "Jeff! You are gonna fuckin talk to me right now!"
"Talk to Amy, I see," he said softly.
"Yeah, I did. And now you're gonna listen to me and we're gonna talk!" I yelled as he stood slowly. He winced slightly in pain as I grabbed his black and blue covered arm. I dragged him into an empty locker room and sat on the bench. I grabbed a nearby chair and sat on it backwards, facing Jeff.
"What?" he asked softly.
"Jeff, I'm sick of this shit!" I yelled. I ripped the sunglasses off his face and held them in my hand tightly.
"Case, I don't wanna hear it," he said sternly, looking down at the floor.
"Well, that's too damn bad cause you're gonna listen to what I have to say."
"I get enough lectures from Matt and Amy. If you were truly my friend you would drop it!"
"Bull shit! Being your friend mean I can't drop it!" I said angrily. I sighed and took his hand, softly holding it in mine. I looked into his green eyes and began to cry. I used to see joy, happiness, confidence, and excitement for life in them. Now they held fear. He was scared and I knew it was because I was touching him. All I wanted to do was wrap my arms around him and not let go, but I knew that would scare him out of his mind. His spirit had been killed. I let go of his hand and covered my open mouth. "I'm so sorry."
"For what?" he asked with a shrug.
"For what's happening to you! Jeff, I'm sorry that you can't see what's happening to you. None of this should be happening to someone like you!" I said softly.
"Casey, nothing's happening to me," he said.
"Jeff, I can see the fear in your eyes. You're scared to have me touch you, even though you know I would never hurt you."
"I'm not scared to have you touch me! Where would you get that idea?" he asked with a laugh.
"If I was being abused like you are, I'd be scared too!" I exclaimed.
"Abused?!"
"Jeff, she's fuckin abusing you!"
"Who?"
"Karen."
"Oh, don't start this again."
"Baby, it's not normal for someone to be all bruised and scratched up. And it's not normal for you to be acting the way you are!"
"She's not abusing me!" Jeff argued.
"Bull shit Jeff!" I said standing up. I sighed deeply as I sat back down. "That's not what I pulled you in here for."
"Alright, then why?" he asked crossing his arms over his chest.
"Why did you tell Amy that you're not gonna be Matt's best man?"
"I can't handle the responsibility," he answered.
"Bull Jeff! He's your brother. You only have one chance for this to happen!" I said dropping my arms to my sides.
"Listen, we have to finish getting ready for the show," Jeff said standing.
"But Jeff!" I yelled after him as he left. I shook my head as I slowly followed him. I walked into the Diva's locker room and Amy walked to me. She gave me a hopeful look. I frowned and shook my head slowly.
"Asshole!" Amy screamed.
"Ames, it's not his fault. If you're gonna blame anyone, blame Karen," I said sadly as I put my hand on her shoulder.
"I know. I just wish he'd realize what's goin!" Amy said walking away.
"Case, come on girl!" Shane yelled peeking his head in the room. I smiled as I followed him down the hall. I sat on an equipment case looking down at my tag team title belt.
"Hurricane!" I exclaimed as he began to walk by. He stopped and looked at me, flashing me a heroic smile.
"Angel, I was just looking for you," he said as I kissed his cheek. "I wanted to let you know that I'm challenging Jeff to a match tonite."
"Whoa! What?" I said with a scowl.
"Baby, he's trying to steal you away from me. I refuse to let that happen so I'm gonna challenge him to a match. Plus, he kisses you way too much!" he answered putting his hands on my legs.
"But I don't want you two to fight! Please Hurricane, let it go and I'll talk to him!" I pleaded.
"Sorry Angel, but talk time is over!" he said walking away.
"Hurricane!" I yelled as Jeff walked up to me.
"Hey Angel," he said with a smile.
"Jeff, I'm gonna warn ya right now. Hurricane's pissed! He's gonna challenge you to a match tonite," I said as he lifted me off the case.
"I can handle him," Jeff shrugged.
"Jeff, Angel, glad I found you," Sean Morley said running up to us.
"What's up Sean?" Jeff asked.
"Mr. Bischoff wants to see you two in his office. NOW!" he said before running off. Jeff and I looked at each other and then walked to Eric's office.
"You wanted to see us?" I asked as we walked into his office.
"Jeff, Angel, please come in," Eric replied as Jeff shut the door behind us.
"Hurricane! Why are you in here?" I asked.
"I wanted to get the match okayed," he replied glaring at Jeff.
"And I have. So tonite will be The Hurricane vs. Jeff Hardy," Eric said.
"So why am I here?" I questioned.
"Well, you see, beautiful Angel, you are the prize!" Eric smiled devilishly.
"Excuse me?!" I exclaimed.
"That's right Angel. They'll be fighting for you! Whoever wins, wins you!" Eric said giving an evil laugh.
"So what am I supposed to do? Hang off a pole?! Hang over the ring?!" I exclaimed.
"Those aren't some bad ideas," he smiled as I crunched up my nose in disgust. "But no. You have a very important job tonite. You'll be deciding who gets you. Angel, you'll be the special guest referee!"
"What?! No! I won't choose between my best friend and boyfriend!" I screamed.
"Well, how about this? If you don't, you'll be on the first flight back to Cameron!" Eric yelled.
"Fine. I'll do it. Are there any rules I need to follow?" I asked angrily.
"Nope and I'll even let you interfere in the match! You can help whoever you truly love," he said with a laugh. "Now, LEAVE!!"
I followed the guys out of his office and watched Jeff walk away. "Angel, tonite Jeff leaves you alone!" Shane said kissing my lips softly.
I watched him walk way as I crossed my arms and said, "But what if I don't want him to?"
"CUT!" I took a deep breath and walked into the Diva's locker room. I pulled the cut up ref shirt out of my bag and placed it on the bench. I stared at it and sighed as I sat on the floor.
"Casey, what's wrong?" Nora asked.
"Nothing. Just thinking," I replied looking up at her. She gave me that Molly Holly smile and I chuckled.
"That could be dangerous," she teased.
"Yeah probably!" I joked.
"Come on Case!" Shane yelled through the door. I stood and pulled the black and white ref shirt over my head. I smiled at Nora and left the room. I kissed Shane's lips before walking to the curtain.
"Go easy on Jeff," I whispered.
"I'll try," Shane whispered back as "Halo" started. I walked out as my new silver pyro fell onto the stage.
"Now entering the ring, one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions and member of the New Team Extreme. The special guest referee MYSTIC ANGEL!!" I walked down the ramp, waving at the audience. I got onto the posts and did the gunz.
'STAND BACK! THERE'S A HURRICANE COMING THRU!'
"The following match is scheduled for one fall for...ummm...Mystic Angel! Now entering the ring, the challenger weighing in at 215 lbs, Mystic Angel's current boyfriend, THE HURRICANE!" Shane posed on the posts and stood next to me in the middle of the ring as Jeff's music went off.
"Now entering the ring, weighing in at 218 lbs from Cameron, North Carolina. The other half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, JEFF HARDY!"
Jeff entered the ring and Shane glared at him. Jeff got on the post and Shane punched his back. I signaled for the start of the match. I stayed unbiased for most of the match until Shane set up Jeff for the vertebreaker. "JEFF! VERTEBREAKER!!" I screamed. Jeff countered and pulled the twist of fate on Shane. Jeff quickly went up top and landed a perfect swanton. Jeff went for the pin. "1...2...3!!"
"And here's your winner, JEFF HARDY!" I jumped back as Jeff slowly stood. He walked towards me and I rolled out of the ring and up the ramp.
"Oh God! What have I done?!" I exclaimed as I paced back and forth.
"Angel! What the hell was that?!" Shane screamed as he stormed up to me.
"Hurricane, I don't know. I....I'm sorry!" I said.
"So, that's it, huh?! You want Jeff, huh?!" he exclaimed.
"I don't' know what I want."
"Then let me make this easier for you! We're through!" Shane stormed off and all I could do was watch.
"Angel! Thanks for the..."
"Jeff, no!" I interrupted. I walked off and Jeff sighed.
"CUT!"
"Wow, that was a scary feeling," I said as I stood next to Shane.
"What was, baby?" he asked placing his arm around me.
"Hearing you break up with me," I answered.
He kissed my cheek and said, "Believe me when I say that you'll never hear that again!"
"Good, cause I would have had to kick your ass!" I laughed. I gave him a kiss as I walked into the Diva's locker room.
"Hello?" I said as I answered my cell.
"Hey kiddo."
"Hi Matt. How's it goin?"
"Alright I guess. But have you, uh, heard the news?"
"About Jeff?"
"Yeah. Oh and good job reefing tonite."
"Thanks and yeah. I yelled at him about it."
"Case, what am I gonna do about him? He wont talk to Shannon and Dad's really worried about him."
"We're all worried, but he won't listen to us!" I said.
"I miss my brother."
"So do I Matt."
"Hold on. Shannon wants to talk to you."
"Hey Case," Shannon said in his deep southern voice.
"Hi Shane," I said giggling.
"Can you talk some sense into that friend of ours?"
"I've tried. Believe me! He just won't listen."
"I miss him."
"We all miss him. Shannon, don't tell Matt, but I noticed something in his eyes today when I was holding his hand."
"Oh? What?"
"Fear. Shannon, he's scared of me touching him. I just started crying for him," I said as tears began to roll down my cheeks.
"I can't believe what that bitch has done to him! Crystal had no idea she was like this. If she did, she would have never set them up! She feels like it's her fault or something."
"It's definitely not her fault. It's all Karen's fault!"
"I gotta go. Take care of him, please Case?"
"Always!"
"Love ya Chica!" I heard Rey yell.
"Love ya too!" I yelled back.
"See ya Wednesday Case," Shannon said with a laugh.
"As you can tell, we all miss you," Matt laughed.
"I miss you all too. Tell Adam that I love him."
"Sure thing. Anyways, I'll see ya Wednesday," Matt said.
"I love ya Matty!"
"Love ya too, kiddo!"
"What's up with Matt?" Shane asked coming out of the hotel bathroom.
"Worried about Jeff like everyone else," I said sadly as Shane wrapped his arms around me. We laid back on the bed together and fell asleep.
"Is that all you do? SLEEP!?" Matt yelled jumping on my bed.
"Matt, as much as I love you, I will kill you if you don't stop!" I said groggily. He crawled up the bed and sat next to me, leaning against the headboard.
"Well, I guess I'll have to tell my three friends to go home cause you don't wanna see em," he said folding his hands and resting them on his lap.
"Friends? You have friends?" I teased as I looked up at him.
"Ha Ha. Always the comedian!" he said sarcastically. "Anyways, my friends came home with me just to see you. But if you don't wanna see em, I'll go tell em."
"Wait. I'm getting up." Matt smiled and kissed the top of my head. I followed him slowly down the stairs. Matt moved into the living room, giving me a clear view of his friends. I squealed with joy and ran into their open arms.
"Hey Case!" I looked up at the 6'4", long wavy blonde Canadian, as he lifted me up off the floor.
"ADAM!" I exclaimed happily as I wrapped my arms around his neck. He hugged me tightly before putting me back on the floor.
"Are you gonna hug me or what, Chica?"
"I would never leave you out Rey!" I kissed his cheek before moving onto the third man. "Hi John."
"I missed you so much!" he said as he lifted me into the air. He held me tightly in his big arms.
"What are ya'll doing here?" I asked as I continued to cling to John.
"Well, I decided to make a pit stop here before goin to Florida to see my Alannah," Adam said with a smile.
"And Rey and I have a signing in Raleigh," John answered as I slid down his body onto the floor.
"I'm so happy to see you all! How long are you here for?" I asked as we sat in the living room.
"Just for about 2 hours hon," Adam replied slipping his arms around my shoulders.
"How's it feel to have tag team gold?" Rey asked.
"Well, it'd be great if it wasn't for my partner," I answered.
"What's wrong with him now?" John asked.
"It's still Karen, I said with a sigh.
"When is he gonna realized that you're the perfect girl for him, Chica?" Rey asked with a sly smile.
"Rey, don't start that shit!" I exclaimed.
"Alright, sorry," he said still smiling.
As the day went on, I kept getting a feeling in my stomach. In the beginning I just pushed it off, assuming it was because Rey, John, and Adam were leaving, but deep down I knew it wasn't. By 2:00 it had become the worst feeling ever. Dad had gone out with some friends and would be gone for the rest of the nite. Amy and Matt went out and were going to see her parents so they probably wouldn't be back that nite either. Shane was busy with his brother so I couldn't go visit him either. I was down to Jeff. When his name popped into my head, my stomach did flips, nervous and scared flips. I decided that I was gonna go over to his house and see what he was up to and ask if he wanted to do something together. So, I pulled on my dirt bike gear and headed off to his house through the mud and dirt.
I sat on the edge of the bed in the hotel thinking about the Jeff and Karen situation. It had been a month since the first black eye and things hadn't gotten better. She had begun beating him anytime they got in a fight and Jeff, being the gentlemen he is, just took all the crap. She had given him many bruises, he stopped wearing tank tops because of them. His arms were all red from bite and scratch marks. She had given him a fat lip and another black eye. Probably the worst injury he had received was the one she had given his mental stability. Jeff hardly came out of hiding and was always quiet. He barely talked to me! He hardly greeted his fans and when he was approached by one, he signed whatever they wanted without a sound and ran away. It was killing me to see him like that, but what could I do about? With that thought, I ran to the wall and punched it as hard as I could, leaving a dent and my hand throbbing.
"Casey?!" Shane exclaimed running out of the bathroom with a hotel towel around his waist. I sat on the floor with a thud, sobbing as I held my hand. He put his arms around me as he sat next to me. "Jesus, Case. What the hell did you do?"
"That fucking bitch. I'm gonna kill her," I said, my voice full of rage.
"Whoa. Wait a second there. Who are you gonna kill?" he asked, his voice full of concern.
"Karen. She's killing him Shane," I said as I put my head on his bare shoulder. He stroked my hair soothingly as I cried on his shoulder.
"I know baby. I wish there was something we could do too, but there isn't. If he can't see that there's a problem then we can't really help. So, there's no use in punching the walls," Shane said as I lifted my head. He placed a soft kiss on my forehead as I sighed.
"I know, but it still pisses me off!"
"Me too!" He smiled at me before pulling me to my feet. "Now that's the second time you've done this. Keep it up and you'll break you hand! Let's get you some ice."
"What happened, kid?" Chris asked as he stopped me in the hall of the arena. I looked at my bandaged hand and up at him as I gave him a slight smile.
"I punched the wall."
"AGAIN!?" Chris exclaimed. I chuckled as I kissed his cheek.
"Yes, AGAIN!" I laughed.
"Okay, definitely changing your nickname," He laughed. "You're now gonna be known as killer!"
"Yeah, I suppose that fits!"
"So, what was your reason this time?" he asked slipping his arm around my waist and we began walking down the hall together.
"Jeff. What else?" I said letting out a quiet chuckle. We stopped in front the Diva's locker room and he placed his hands on my hips.
"That girl still with me?"
"Yes. The bitch."
"I really wish I knew what was goin," he said with a sigh.
"Dude, it's all just a big mess."
"Irvine! Get your filthy hands off my girl!" Shane joked as he walked towards us.
"Sorry man! She's just so damn hot!" Chris teased as he pulled me closer.
"Am I gonna have to fight your ass for her?!" Shane said playfully punching Chris's shoulder.
"Name the time and the place you......pussy!!!" Chris joked.
"Oh, I'M the pussy?! In the words of the Rock, 'Just Bring It!'" Shane said, complete with hand motions.
"I may be King of the World, but I'm no idiot! You can have her!" Chris laughed, throwing his hands up in defeat.
"You don't love me anymore?" I asked as my lips formed a pout.
"I love ya killer, but your boyfriend here is insane!" Chris said.
"Yeah, I guess he is!" I joked as Shane wrapped his arms around my waist.
"I'll see the two of you later," Chris smiled before kissing my forehead. "No more punching walls, okay killer?"
"Sure Chris. I'll try to stop myself," I laughed as he walked away.
"Ya know, you really need to. You'll seriously injure yourself," Shane said as we walked into the locker room.
"What'd you do now Case?" Trish asked placing her hands on her hips.
"She punched the wall," Shane replied.
"AGAIN!!?" Trish, Nora, Stay, Andrew, Matt, Marc, and Devon exclaimed together. I burst out laughing as I threw my bag on the bench.
"Is there a party goin on in here?" Jay asked peeking his head into the room. I placed my Christina Aguilera Stripped cd in the boom box. I grabbed his hand and pulled him into the room.
"When I'm in here, it's always a party!" I exclaimed as I began dancing with Jay in the middle of the floor.
"That's true. It's never a dull moment when you're around!" Marc laughed.
"I don't' wanna break up this party or whatever, but we do have a show in an hour!" Matt announced as we all seemed to look at our watched. I sighed as I walked over to the boom box to change the cd to Nickelback. Trish, Stace, Nora, and I pushed the guys out and began dressing for the show.
"Case, what's goin on with Jeff?" Nora asked as Amy walked in.
"UGH!! I'm done! I'm finished! I'm done trying to talk to that boy!" Amy exclaimed sitting herself in one of the metal chairs and crossing her arms.
"Who you talking bout Ames?" I asked pulling my paint covered, cut up, black wife-beater over my bright blue athletic top.
"Take a guess," she said coolly.
"Jeff?" we all guessed.
"Very good! Mr. Personality had just totally pissed me off!" she exclaimed.
"How this time?" Stace asked.
"He just informed me that he wouldn't be able to be Matt's best man!"
"WHAT!!!?" I yelled.
"Yeah, so now you understand why I'm so pissed."
"Oh that's it! He's gonna fuckin listen to me!" I yelled angrily as I stormed out of the room. I burst into the guys' locker room and found Jeff sitting in the corner, curled in a ball, listening to his walkman. I stood in front of him with my hands on my hips. He looked up at me sighed. "Jeff! You are gonna fuckin talk to me right now!"
"Talk to Amy, I see," he said softly.
"Yeah, I did. And now you're gonna listen to me and we're gonna talk!" I yelled as he stood slowly. He winced slightly in pain as I grabbed his black and blue covered arm. I dragged him into an empty locker room and sat on the bench. I grabbed a nearby chair and sat on it backwards, facing Jeff.
"What?" he asked softly.
"Jeff, I'm sick of this shit!" I yelled. I ripped the sunglasses off his face and held them in my hand tightly.
"Case, I don't wanna hear it," he said sternly, looking down at the floor.
"Well, that's too damn bad cause you're gonna listen to what I have to say."
"I get enough lectures from Matt and Amy. If you were truly my friend you would drop it!"
"Bull shit! Being your friend mean I can't drop it!" I said angrily. I sighed and took his hand, softly holding it in mine. I looked into his green eyes and began to cry. I used to see joy, happiness, confidence, and excitement for life in them. Now they held fear. He was scared and I knew it was because I was touching him. All I wanted to do was wrap my arms around him and not let go, but I knew that would scare him out of his mind. His spirit had been killed. I let go of his hand and covered my open mouth. "I'm so sorry."
"For what?" he asked with a shrug.
"For what's happening to you! Jeff, I'm sorry that you can't see what's happening to you. None of this should be happening to someone like you!" I said softly.
"Casey, nothing's happening to me," he said.
"Jeff, I can see the fear in your eyes. You're scared to have me touch you, even though you know I would never hurt you."
"I'm not scared to have you touch me! Where would you get that idea?" he asked with a laugh.
"If I was being abused like you are, I'd be scared too!" I exclaimed.
"Abused?!"
"Jeff, she's fuckin abusing you!"
"Who?"
"Karen."
"Oh, don't start this again."
"Baby, it's not normal for someone to be all bruised and scratched up. And it's not normal for you to be acting the way you are!"
"She's not abusing me!" Jeff argued.
"Bull shit Jeff!" I said standing up. I sighed deeply as I sat back down. "That's not what I pulled you in here for."
"Alright, then why?" he asked crossing his arms over his chest.
"Why did you tell Amy that you're not gonna be Matt's best man?"
"I can't handle the responsibility," he answered.
"Bull Jeff! He's your brother. You only have one chance for this to happen!" I said dropping my arms to my sides.
"Listen, we have to finish getting ready for the show," Jeff said standing.
"But Jeff!" I yelled after him as he left. I shook my head as I slowly followed him. I walked into the Diva's locker room and Amy walked to me. She gave me a hopeful look. I frowned and shook my head slowly.
"Asshole!" Amy screamed.
"Ames, it's not his fault. If you're gonna blame anyone, blame Karen," I said sadly as I put my hand on her shoulder.
"I know. I just wish he'd realize what's goin!" Amy said walking away.
"Case, come on girl!" Shane yelled peeking his head in the room. I smiled as I followed him down the hall. I sat on an equipment case looking down at my tag team title belt.
"Hurricane!" I exclaimed as he began to walk by. He stopped and looked at me, flashing me a heroic smile.
"Angel, I was just looking for you," he said as I kissed his cheek. "I wanted to let you know that I'm challenging Jeff to a match tonite."
"Whoa! What?" I said with a scowl.
"Baby, he's trying to steal you away from me. I refuse to let that happen so I'm gonna challenge him to a match. Plus, he kisses you way too much!" he answered putting his hands on my legs.
"But I don't want you two to fight! Please Hurricane, let it go and I'll talk to him!" I pleaded.
"Sorry Angel, but talk time is over!" he said walking away.
"Hurricane!" I yelled as Jeff walked up to me.
"Hey Angel," he said with a smile.
"Jeff, I'm gonna warn ya right now. Hurricane's pissed! He's gonna challenge you to a match tonite," I said as he lifted me off the case.
"I can handle him," Jeff shrugged.
"Jeff, Angel, glad I found you," Sean Morley said running up to us.
"What's up Sean?" Jeff asked.
"Mr. Bischoff wants to see you two in his office. NOW!" he said before running off. Jeff and I looked at each other and then walked to Eric's office.
"You wanted to see us?" I asked as we walked into his office.
"Jeff, Angel, please come in," Eric replied as Jeff shut the door behind us.
"Hurricane! Why are you in here?" I asked.
"I wanted to get the match okayed," he replied glaring at Jeff.
"And I have. So tonite will be The Hurricane vs. Jeff Hardy," Eric said.
"So why am I here?" I questioned.
"Well, you see, beautiful Angel, you are the prize!" Eric smiled devilishly.
"Excuse me?!" I exclaimed.
"That's right Angel. They'll be fighting for you! Whoever wins, wins you!" Eric said giving an evil laugh.
"So what am I supposed to do? Hang off a pole?! Hang over the ring?!" I exclaimed.
"Those aren't some bad ideas," he smiled as I crunched up my nose in disgust. "But no. You have a very important job tonite. You'll be deciding who gets you. Angel, you'll be the special guest referee!"
"What?! No! I won't choose between my best friend and boyfriend!" I screamed.
"Well, how about this? If you don't, you'll be on the first flight back to Cameron!" Eric yelled.
"Fine. I'll do it. Are there any rules I need to follow?" I asked angrily.
"Nope and I'll even let you interfere in the match! You can help whoever you truly love," he said with a laugh. "Now, LEAVE!!"
I followed the guys out of his office and watched Jeff walk away. "Angel, tonite Jeff leaves you alone!" Shane said kissing my lips softly.
I watched him walk way as I crossed my arms and said, "But what if I don't want him to?"
"CUT!" I took a deep breath and walked into the Diva's locker room. I pulled the cut up ref shirt out of my bag and placed it on the bench. I stared at it and sighed as I sat on the floor.
"Casey, what's wrong?" Nora asked.
"Nothing. Just thinking," I replied looking up at her. She gave me that Molly Holly smile and I chuckled.
"That could be dangerous," she teased.
"Yeah probably!" I joked.
"Come on Case!" Shane yelled through the door. I stood and pulled the black and white ref shirt over my head. I smiled at Nora and left the room. I kissed Shane's lips before walking to the curtain.
"Go easy on Jeff," I whispered.
"I'll try," Shane whispered back as "Halo" started. I walked out as my new silver pyro fell onto the stage.
"Now entering the ring, one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions and member of the New Team Extreme. The special guest referee MYSTIC ANGEL!!" I walked down the ramp, waving at the audience. I got onto the posts and did the gunz.
'STAND BACK! THERE'S A HURRICANE COMING THRU!'
"The following match is scheduled for one fall for...ummm...Mystic Angel! Now entering the ring, the challenger weighing in at 215 lbs, Mystic Angel's current boyfriend, THE HURRICANE!" Shane posed on the posts and stood next to me in the middle of the ring as Jeff's music went off.
"Now entering the ring, weighing in at 218 lbs from Cameron, North Carolina. The other half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, JEFF HARDY!"
Jeff entered the ring and Shane glared at him. Jeff got on the post and Shane punched his back. I signaled for the start of the match. I stayed unbiased for most of the match until Shane set up Jeff for the vertebreaker. "JEFF! VERTEBREAKER!!" I screamed. Jeff countered and pulled the twist of fate on Shane. Jeff quickly went up top and landed a perfect swanton. Jeff went for the pin. "1...2...3!!"
"And here's your winner, JEFF HARDY!" I jumped back as Jeff slowly stood. He walked towards me and I rolled out of the ring and up the ramp.
"Oh God! What have I done?!" I exclaimed as I paced back and forth.
"Angel! What the hell was that?!" Shane screamed as he stormed up to me.
"Hurricane, I don't know. I....I'm sorry!" I said.
"So, that's it, huh?! You want Jeff, huh?!" he exclaimed.
"I don't' know what I want."
"Then let me make this easier for you! We're through!" Shane stormed off and all I could do was watch.
"Angel! Thanks for the..."
"Jeff, no!" I interrupted. I walked off and Jeff sighed.
"CUT!"
"Wow, that was a scary feeling," I said as I stood next to Shane.
"What was, baby?" he asked placing his arm around me.
"Hearing you break up with me," I answered.
He kissed my cheek and said, "Believe me when I say that you'll never hear that again!"
"Good, cause I would have had to kick your ass!" I laughed. I gave him a kiss as I walked into the Diva's locker room.
"Hello?" I said as I answered my cell.
"Hey kiddo."
"Hi Matt. How's it goin?"
"Alright I guess. But have you, uh, heard the news?"
"About Jeff?"
"Yeah. Oh and good job reefing tonite."
"Thanks and yeah. I yelled at him about it."
"Case, what am I gonna do about him? He wont talk to Shannon and Dad's really worried about him."
"We're all worried, but he won't listen to us!" I said.
"I miss my brother."
"So do I Matt."
"Hold on. Shannon wants to talk to you."
"Hey Case," Shannon said in his deep southern voice.
"Hi Shane," I said giggling.
"Can you talk some sense into that friend of ours?"
"I've tried. Believe me! He just won't listen."
"I miss him."
"We all miss him. Shannon, don't tell Matt, but I noticed something in his eyes today when I was holding his hand."
"Oh? What?"
"Fear. Shannon, he's scared of me touching him. I just started crying for him," I said as tears began to roll down my cheeks.
"I can't believe what that bitch has done to him! Crystal had no idea she was like this. If she did, she would have never set them up! She feels like it's her fault or something."
"It's definitely not her fault. It's all Karen's fault!"
"I gotta go. Take care of him, please Case?"
"Always!"
"Love ya Chica!" I heard Rey yell.
"Love ya too!" I yelled back.
"See ya Wednesday Case," Shannon said with a laugh.
"As you can tell, we all miss you," Matt laughed.
"I miss you all too. Tell Adam that I love him."
"Sure thing. Anyways, I'll see ya Wednesday," Matt said.
"I love ya Matty!"
"Love ya too, kiddo!"
"What's up with Matt?" Shane asked coming out of the hotel bathroom.
"Worried about Jeff like everyone else," I said sadly as Shane wrapped his arms around me. We laid back on the bed together and fell asleep.
"Is that all you do? SLEEP!?" Matt yelled jumping on my bed.
"Matt, as much as I love you, I will kill you if you don't stop!" I said groggily. He crawled up the bed and sat next to me, leaning against the headboard.
"Well, I guess I'll have to tell my three friends to go home cause you don't wanna see em," he said folding his hands and resting them on his lap.
"Friends? You have friends?" I teased as I looked up at him.
"Ha Ha. Always the comedian!" he said sarcastically. "Anyways, my friends came home with me just to see you. But if you don't wanna see em, I'll go tell em."
"Wait. I'm getting up." Matt smiled and kissed the top of my head. I followed him slowly down the stairs. Matt moved into the living room, giving me a clear view of his friends. I squealed with joy and ran into their open arms.
"Hey Case!" I looked up at the 6'4", long wavy blonde Canadian, as he lifted me up off the floor.
"ADAM!" I exclaimed happily as I wrapped my arms around his neck. He hugged me tightly before putting me back on the floor.
"Are you gonna hug me or what, Chica?"
"I would never leave you out Rey!" I kissed his cheek before moving onto the third man. "Hi John."
"I missed you so much!" he said as he lifted me into the air. He held me tightly in his big arms.
"What are ya'll doing here?" I asked as I continued to cling to John.
"Well, I decided to make a pit stop here before goin to Florida to see my Alannah," Adam said with a smile.
"And Rey and I have a signing in Raleigh," John answered as I slid down his body onto the floor.
"I'm so happy to see you all! How long are you here for?" I asked as we sat in the living room.
"Just for about 2 hours hon," Adam replied slipping his arms around my shoulders.
"How's it feel to have tag team gold?" Rey asked.
"Well, it'd be great if it wasn't for my partner," I answered.
"What's wrong with him now?" John asked.
"It's still Karen, I said with a sigh.
"When is he gonna realized that you're the perfect girl for him, Chica?" Rey asked with a sly smile.
"Rey, don't start that shit!" I exclaimed.
"Alright, sorry," he said still smiling.
As the day went on, I kept getting a feeling in my stomach. In the beginning I just pushed it off, assuming it was because Rey, John, and Adam were leaving, but deep down I knew it wasn't. By 2:00 it had become the worst feeling ever. Dad had gone out with some friends and would be gone for the rest of the nite. Amy and Matt went out and were going to see her parents so they probably wouldn't be back that nite either. Shane was busy with his brother so I couldn't go visit him either. I was down to Jeff. When his name popped into my head, my stomach did flips, nervous and scared flips. I decided that I was gonna go over to his house and see what he was up to and ask if he wanted to do something together. So, I pulled on my dirt bike gear and headed off to his house through the mud and dirt.