TITLE: What Went On?

AUTHOR: Hayley

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RATING: PG-13

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~*CHAPTER 24*~

Days went by without anyone saying a word about Amy's sudden change of heart. No one really knew why she left, not even her friends. The ones who didn't know about Matt and Amy's parting ways, they were curious as to why Matt hadn't taken time off to console his upset girlfriend.

Questions thickened the air backstage as everyone tried to act normal when they knew very well that it would take more time to adjust. Some thought Vince might have fired her so others were on alert making sure they didn't get fired too. Others thought that maybe they were losing their passion for the business and should quit like Amy did. The girls backstage were probably more affected by this than the guys were. She was a leader backstage and in the Divas locker room that now they felt lost and out of control. No one was there to guide them on the right path, tell them what they should do and help them do it.

Matt. People didn't know what to say or think about him. He seemed so empty and out of life. He wouldn't hang out with the guys backstage or show up for practice on time. He'd be at the arena super early, but late for everything else. He seemed to have lost his drive and was lost in the mix. He didn't seem to have a grasp on everything, something he usually did. Much like Amy, Matt's peers did look up to him. He was always so dedicate and willing to help others. Now, they were afraid to even approach Matt thinking they would do something wrong, or say something to make him angry. The vibe backstage wasn't as laid back as it used to be. Everyone was tense and scared of what might happen next. Things just weren't right.

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Amy had caught a flight back home. This time it was back to North Carolina. She didn't know why she was going back there, but she felt like she had to.

She walked up the steps to her large house. It looked so familiar, so comforting. But as soon as she got inside, she felt awkward and uncomfortable in her own house. She felt like a stranger being somewhere she didn't belong.

Dropping her bags, she pulled off her coat and took off her shoes. As she went to hang her coat in the closet, she saw Matt's black leather jacket. Holding back tears, she pulled it out and brought it with her as she sat on the couch. Cuddling under a warm blanket, she put the jacket in her lap and stared at it.

Softly tracing the zipper, Amy remembered when she first bought that jacket for him. It was for his first birthday that they celebrated together as a couple. *He was so happy...*Amy laughed softly. They were at a restaurant, and when they planned on going back home, Matt took a detour. They stopped at the beach, and sat on the car hood as they looked out above the ocean. They snuggled under that jacket, as she nuzzled her face against his shoulder. Matt whispered 'I Love You', something he rarely did. Not that he didn't mean it; it just was hard for him to get the courage to say it. Her heart fluttered at the sound of those amazing three words. That was one of the few times Matt said those words without Amy having to ask or hint for him to say them. She never minded though, Matt had other ways to show how much he loved her. And damn did he get his message through to her. They got back in the car, and Matt couldn't take his eyes off her. She smiled, and leaned in to kiss her amazing boyfriend. Knowing where this could go, Matt took her to the backseat and continued to kiss her. The song 'I'll Make Love to You' by Boyz II Men came on the radio and set the mood for the rest of the night.

// Close your eyes

make a wish

And blow out the candlelight

For tonight is just your night

We're gonna celebrate

All thru the night

Pour the wine

light the fire

Girl your wish is my command

i submit to your demands

I'll do anything Girl you need only ask I'll make love to you

Like you want me to

And I'll hold you tight

Baby all through the night

I'll make love to you

When you want me to

And I will not let go

Till you tell me to //

And Matt did just that. They spent hours making love in the back of his car, the final touches to their already amazing night. She woke up the next morning, and the only thing covering her naked body was Matt's leather jacket. He wasn't in the car; he was outside, leaning against the car. It was early in the morning, 5 or 6 o'clock, and the sun was just coming up. Amy put on some clothes and got out to watch it with Matt. It was the perfect moment, one of the best things that happened in their relationship.

Amy smiled at the memory; it was crystal clear in her mind, like it happened just yesterday. She hadn't realized she was crying, until she got up to answer the phone and saw her reflection in the mirror. Softly wiping them away, she saw the key on her counter. Not remembering when it was there, she picked up the phone, fiddling with the key in her hands.

"Hello?" She asked softly. At the sound of his voice, she realized who's key it was.

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