The butterflies hit as soon as Finn's music does. "Relax" he whispers, kissing my head. "It's all good. You just have to stand around, cheer, and look pretty tonight. Believe me, you've got the third one down already. You look great." I smile, looking down at myself. Short dress and high heels, standard valet outfit. I walk out behind him, glancing sideways at the announce table where Renee is sat. Finn shakes his head almost imperceptibly. I nod and walk down to the ring with him, to where Charlotte is waiting with Baron Corbin. The match is over quickly, Finn picking up the win, and me, before running back up the ramp to the locker room. "Time to get changed" he says smiling. "Next match is in an hour." "An hour?" I ask. He smiles. "Didn't they tell you?" he asks. "We film four weeks worth of material at a time. But tonight, for the last match, it's a mixed tag. We're up against Charlotte and Baron. So get prepared." "Thanks for the warning!" I laugh as we walk into the locker room. "Come out with us later?" he asks quickly. "I don't..." I start, groaning as he shakes his head. "No more moping Lora" he says. "Do you think Ambrose is sat around, wondering what you're doing, or who you're with? Is he fuck! He's with Renee, constantly. You need to get out, and start enjoying yourself." "And you need to stop telling me what to do" I say, grabbing my next outfit and heading into the bathroom. "I'll see you out there."
Finn wins the next two matches comfortably. Then it happens. Charlotte slaps me, making Finn come to my defence, which gets Baron involved. Which makes Hunter appear at the top of the ramp. "Next week" he growls. "Mixed tag match. Charlotte and Baron Corbin, taking on Lora and Finn Balor." The crowd goes wild as Finn and I look at each other. We look out into the crowd, both spotting a hastily written sign. "Lora and Finn, sexual chemistry". Finn looks at me and smirks, holding out his hand and helping me out of the ring and up the ramp. Hunter is waiting for us backstage. "Give them what they want" he says simply before walking away.
I'm sat having my hair done ready for the match when I hear her. "You'll never guess who's made it to NXT" she says, clearly on her phone. "Lora. She has a match tonight. No, no, I think she's gonna be busy later. Jon, there's something you should know, she's paired with Balor. In more ways than one, if you ask me. They're looking awfully close. What? Sure. I'll speak to you later." She must have literally just hung up when my phone rings. Jon. I bite the bullet and answer it.
"Balor huh?" he spits. "Renee huh?" I spit back. "Don't turn this on me Jon, you did this. You and the future Mrs Ambrose. I did what you wanted. I signed the contract. And I lost you anyway. Now, if you don't mind, I've got a match to prepare for." I hang up and put the phone on the table. Finn appears by my side. "I heard her" he says quietly. "You ok?" I nod. "Jon just having a diva moment" I say, pointing at the phone. "Seems to think that he can move on with his life but I can't. That offer for tonight still on?" He smirks. "Of course" he says, helping me off the stool. "Balor, Lora, you're up" a runner calls. Finn holds out his hand and I take it, smirking as we walk past Renee. Finn leans down and whispers in my ear. "I'm gonna talk complete crap" he whispers. "But you're gonna smile, and giggle, and make her wonder what the hell I'm saying, and then, I'm going to kiss you. And I mean, kiss you." I take a deep breath, nodding and smiling. He winks and I giggle, holding his hand tighter. He pulls me to him and wraps his arms around me, dipping his head and kissing me softly. "Fuck" he moans, pulling me back to him and picking me up, wrapping my legs around him before kissing me again. Renee squeals and hurries past us to her seat. "Ready?" Finn asks as his music hits. "No" I whisper. "But let's go." He nods and we walk down the entrance ramp, glaring at Charlotte and Baron.
We're halfway through the match, and I'm in the ring with Charlotte. "Don't look now" she whispers. "But Jon is in the front row. They're using this as him being a supportive husband. But we all know the truth. And now, hit me with it and let's get this over with." I nod slightly, eyeing the front row cautiously. Of course, she's right. He's there, yelling for me, like a supportive husband would. "Come on Lora!" Finn yells, making me focus. I push Charlotte away, turning around and hitting her with the Dirty Deeds before pinning her. Drake hits the three count and signals for the bell as Finn rushes in and picks me up. "Awesome!" he says in my ear as he hugs me. We get out of the ring and slap the crowds hands as we rush around. Jon stands up and I totally blank him, holding on to Finn before rushing up the entrance ramp. Finn picks me up again and carries me backstage. "Yes!" I say, jumping out of his arms. "Oh wow! That felt so good! Can we do it again?" Hunter laughs. "In a few weeks" he says, shaking my hand. "I think Charlotte was right, you are ready for this. I'm gonna get that programme between you and Charlotte started for the next taping." I nod then walk off, heading for the locker room.
"Looking awfully cosy with Balor, Mrs Good" Jon drawls from the bench as I walk in. I scream in shock. "Hello Mrs Good" he says menacingly. "Long time no see."