Chapter 3

Massive plot twist in this chapter which will inevitably change the whole course of this story. I have two plots for this story. One which will cause HUGE problems for Karlee and Dean's relationship and another plot which will toy with Karlee and test their relationship but not break it. Opinions?

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Karlee felt a lot better being back at the place she loved. She had only been there for a half an hour and already she had received a warm welcome and met three of the newbies. Dean was talking with Steph and Paul in their office and Karlee, Seth and Roman were playing babysitter. Karlee was still slightly pissed that she hadn't seen Layla since she arrived but she tried to keep those feelings to a minimum. Dean had ran in quickly after his meeting to say he was quickly running to the hotel with the majority of their bags, only keeping Karlee's main ring gear so it could be altered for her return.

"Where's Layla?" Seth asked, trying to get some questions answered. He wasn't afraid to ask questions but he sure as hell wasn't asking them directly to Roman. Karlee spun around to look at them as Roman dragged a hand through his hair as he debated his answer.

"I have no idea guys. She's being really distant with me recently and I don't know how to handle it." Talking about it seemed to upset him and he genuinely looked lost, as if he didn't know what exactly what was going on. Karlee grabbed her crutches from the chair beside her.

"I need to go to catering, Roman come with me please." As soon as she spoke, they knew it wasn't for a social chat. There was no objections as everyone knew Karlee would help out with whatever was going on. Karlee limped ahead, even managing to open the door by herself. Roman followed, looking less than happy. They walked in silence until they got to the now fairly empty catering area. Roman grabbed them both waters and sat across from Karlee on the long bench, both their backs pressed against the wall.

"Right, so what's going on then?" Karlee placed her hands on the table, giving Roman the universal sign for 'spill it'. He looked at her, his eyes seeming almost watery. Whatever it was, he was gutted

"I think she wants to end it with me. She won't kiss me and won't cuddle me and she is barely even at home any more." Karlee frowned. It didn't sound like Layla at all, she was always caring and loving towards Roman. It sounded a little out of character.

"You want me to do a little digging and see what I can find out?" Roman nodded and stood up, reached over the table and gave Karlee a squeeze.

"You always figure out how to make the best of things, don't you?" Karlee smiled as Roman sat back down.

"I'd rather focus on you guys than what's happened. Makes life helluva lot easier." She smiled softly and Roman nodded, seeing where she was coming from. She was about to stand up but not before she saw Dean and the rest of the crew walk around the corner, funnily enough including Layla. He bounced and ran over to her, kissing her roughly on the cheeks as he sat down and chewed his bottom lip. She sat at the end of the table with her head in her phone.

"Steph wants us to shoot a promo on the Real Americans. Supposedly that's who Sofia has sided with. They've also recruited Barrett for their side so at least now it's going to be a fair fight. Boys! We get to go for some titles!" Kaitlyn and Karlee squeaked and clapped at the prospect of their men finally getting belts. Everyone else nodded contently, Karlee getting excited about the thought of getting back into it all

"What do I get to do?" Karlee asked excitedly, knocking her crutches over in the process. Dean looked at her, a little unsure of what he wanted her to do. But he could see that passion flare up in her eyes and that wanting she had written across her face.

"You are going to be the peak of the promo. We will air the promo when they are in the ring and you can threaten Sofia at the end or whatever." Karlee clapped her hands like an excited child on Christmas Eve. She quickly ran through the things she was going to say in her mini speech in her head, making sure she sounded fierce and ready for a fight.

"I'm guessing you need to change into something a little more... Karlee?" Dean whispered into her ear and she looked down at what she was wearing. Looking fierce in a brown sweater was going to be hard.

"But I left most of my stuff in the hotel. Amy is here tonight ain't she?" Kaitlyn nodded and Karlee stood up, picking her crutches up off the ground.

"Just nipping to see Amy. Won't be long." Dean scowled at her, signalling he wasn't happy that she was going on her own.

"C'mon then!" She shouted over her shoulder as she left catering, Dean following with his tongue on the ground as usual.

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It had been arranged that only the top half of Karlee would be shown meaning she didn't have to squirm out of her pants and into a new pair. Now she was sporting a black peplum top that had a lace top that ever so slightly covered her cleavage. Amy hadn't been there so it was AJ to the rescue as she offered her the fanciest shirt she owned.

"Fits like a dream, although my boobs can't breath." Karlee turned to face AJ and she smiled.

"Honey, they look huge, but you look gorgeous as always. Have you had a chance to meet the new rookies?" AJ asked as she did her hair in pigtails for an upcoming match. Karlee nodded.

"Yeah they all seem quite nice... Apart from Eva. She sounded a little... big headed?" AJ smiled and nodded.

"I know exactly what you mean. She even walked up to Sofia and asked if it would be okay to pitch a match for her title. You can imagine how that one went down." Karlee stifled a giggle. If Karlee won, Eva could easily be her first opponent.

"Well I have to go and film a promo. I'll get Dean to run back with this after we're finished." AJ scoffed and told her to keep it, she would never wear it anyway. Karlee smiled and gave the young diva a hug, wishing her luck in her match that night.

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"Are you guys ready? I'm not taking any more tries. Final shot!" The man behind the camera was getting impatient with the six members of The Shield who stood in front of his camera. Every time Dean started to speak, he mucked up his lines he had set. No-one had any idea why as the ferocious wrestler very rarely screwed up. Maybe it was the fact Karlee kept trailing her nails up the inside of her thighs...

"And we're coming for you Cesaro. And Swagger. And you Barrett. You see, we believe that you are here under false pretences. Calling yourself 'The Real Americans' when only you, Swagger, are actually American. Who are you kidding?" Dean chortled manically whilst Seth and Roman backed him up.

"We're coming for you. And your titles. All of you." Cesaro and Swagger held the tag titles whilst Barrett held the United States. The screen faded to black, but not before opening up again, this time, the camera followed the lustful gaze of Dean, focusing on the red bombshell that sat on the side. Karlee grinned wickedly as she looked up at the camera under her thick eyelashes.

"Oh... And sweet Sofia. Don't you worry about me or any sort of injury I may have right now. I'm coming for you when you least expect it and I'm gonna break you. I'm gonna rip that bleach blonde hair right from your head and I'm going to walk away with MY title." Karlee licked her lips as the screen slowly faded.

"Cut! That's a wrap folks. Good job!" The director called as a wave of relief swept over Karlee. She held her hands out and Dean helped off of the ledge she was sitting upon.

"You did amazing. So proud of you." He kissed her softly as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Get a room you two!" Seth and Roman yelled, making kissing noises and suggestive movements behind their backs. Dean turned around and winked.

"A few weeks yet lads... Then she's cleared." Karlee slapped him and giggled as she buried her face in his shoulder, almost embarrassed. Karlee's eyes slowly diverted as she watched Layla disappear from out of sight rather quickly.

"Babe... I just need to go and see someone about something. Can you stay here for a moment." Dean was reluctant but he agreed, making sure she got out of the basement style room safely. Karlee gave him a quick peck on the cheek and as fast as she could, limped after Layla towards the direction of the parking lot.

Karlee remained as quiet as she could and Layla continued to increase her speed, as if she was getting excited. Karlee stopped as Layla came to a standstill, standing against the whitewash wall and texting on her phone, biting her lip at the same time. Karlee whipped out her own phone and snapped a picture of her standing there, quickly texting Kaitlyn, telling her where she was and to come and find her. Karlee's eyes widened to the size of saucers as she heard the British accent of a man approach Layla. OK, so she was meeting up with her boyfriends enemy. Fair enough. But just as Karlee heard Kaitlyn's footsteps approach, Karlee witnessed something she never wanted to see.

Wade Barrett grinned his famous grin and walked towards Layla, wrapping his big hands around her head and neck and pulling her, smashing his lips to hers. Layla replied happily by shoving hs hands in his hair and wrapping her legs around his waist.

"Holy. Shit." Karlee whispered as she clicked snap, both her and Kaitlyn's jaws hitting the ground.

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Well? Layla? Did you guys expect it? Check my little note at the top and include your opinion in the reviews. Please and thanks. Another long chapter for you guys so I hope you like it. The reviews will speak for themselves.

Remember to check out my new Brie/Daniel Bryan fanfic... Chapter 2 up soon!

Love you more than the moon and the stars!

Amanda Xo

P.S My main man became champ last night! Yeeehaaa! I was almost as proud as Nikki!