When You Say Nothing At All
Disclaimer: I own nothing having to do with the WWE. Alicia (Allie) and Stephanie are my characters though.
Later that day, Allie was walking down the hall, swinging her hall pass back and forth in her hand. She was avoiding study hall because it was full of kids from Smackdown. As she turned the corner she saw Jason Reso running towards her, looking very frantic.
"Thank God," he said breathing hard, "Allie, I need you help."
"What's going on Jay?" she asked him, resting a hand on his shoulder.
"Some Smackdown kids got Eugene backed up against some lockers and are smacking him around," he said motioning down the hall. Allie began turning red with anger.
"Go to class Jay, I got this," she said taking off down the hall. She rounded the corner at the end of the hall and saw a group of guys huddled around some lockers. As she got closer she saw someone on the ground and a figure standing above him that looked to be slapping him. She began running even faster and when she reached them, she tackled the one to the ground.
"Oh shit guys, its Allie," said one of the guys, and they all began backing up. The one she had knocked to the ground got up when she went to check on Eugene.
"Yeah, its one girl," he said stalking towards Allie. When he went to grab her, he stopped hearing a voice coming from down the hall.
"I wouldn't do that Luther," said the voice of her brother's best friend, John Cena.
"Why's that Cena?" Luther Reines looked at John frustrated.
"Cause then you'll have to answer to me," he said getting in Luther's face.
"Look Cena, when you decided to quit the gang, you gave up your leadership role," Orlando growled at him.
"Yeah, whatever," John said glaring at all of them, "get your asses back to class and maybe you'll actually learn something."
"Being Mark's best friend won't protect you forever," said Luther backing away, "Hell Mark himself won't protect you forever, so watch your back Cena."
"I SAID GO," he yelled. They all sneered at him whispering 'traitor' amongst themselves as they walked away.
Allie sat in shock at what had just taken place. John Cena, her brother's right-hand-man, or former right-hand-man, so it seemed, had helped her and Eugene. John turned around and met her gaze for a second before crouching down next to her.
"He gonna be ok?" John asked nodding towards Eugene. Allie shook herself out of her trance, and facing Eugene.
"Umm, yea, he seems to be ok. They just roughed him up a little," she said standing and helping Eugene up as well.
"Thank you guys. I'm ok now. I'm gonna go back to class," he said hugging Allie and patting John on the back.
"Ok Eug, see ya later," Allie said watching him walk down the hall, John still at her side. They began walking down the hall in an awkward silence.
"Umm….thanks for your help back there," said Allie glancing at John.
"Oh, don't mention it. I'm glad I could help," he said smiling at her, "Those guys can be quite a handful."
"Yeah," Allie said smiling back, "no offense, but I don't think I'll ever get use to you guys being here."
"None taken, I completely understand that. I know it must be difficult for you guys," he said chuckling a little, "but in all fairness it's not really easy on us either."
"Oh, I know that," she said, then sighed, "Man John, I wish I remembered how this whole rivalry started. It's been so long that I can't really remember."
"Well, to be honest, I think it all started with you and your brother, and your dad putting it in our heads that we were better than you guys, because our families have more money," he said looking at her sadly, "and I'm ashamed to say that, at one point, I agreed with him."
"At one point?" she asked smirking.
"Yeah, because I finally realized that money doesn't make you better than others. Character and respect is what truly matters," he said smiling again.
"That may be true, but some of us still need money," she said as they turned the corner at the end of the hall, "I'm one of them unfortunately, which is why I'm working two jobs, and why I might need a third."
"Two jobs? Wow, I think you just became my hero," John said in shock, "Where do you work?"
"Well on Tuesdays and Thursdays I'm a waitress at J.R's Diner," she said smiling fully, "and on Mondays and Wednesdays I'm a mechanic at King's Garage. I take extra hours from both whenever they're available though."
John again looked at her in shock, "You're a mechanic? That's awesome girl, how long have you been doing that?"
"Well I've been working at King's for almost two years, but I've been working on cars and bikes since I could handle a torque wrench," she chuckled, then remembered something, "Oh crap I forgot to ask Dave for a ride to work."
"I could take you if you want," John suggested as they stopped outside her classroom.
"Oh no, that's okay, I can just take the bus," she said, "I wouldn't want you to go out of your way."
"No, really, I don't mind," he said grinning, "I won't take 'no' for an answer."
"Well if you're sure," she said blushing slightly, "It would be great if you could take me to work."
"Great, meet me out front after school," he said starting to walk away.
"Ok, cool. Thanks John," Allie said going for the door to her classroom.
"No problem Al," John said as he continued walking down the hall with a smile and an excited feeling. Allie smiled and let out a breath she didn't know she was holding in. For the first time all day she was happy Smackdown High and Raw High had be joined. 'But I'll never admit that,' she thought, laughing to herself as she walked into her classroom.
Ok, there you go. Chapter 2 is up for your reading privilege. I know its kinda short, but hey at least it's something. You know what to do. I'll be back soon with chapter 3. Later!