Lex leaves us as soon as we get into the arena. Jon watches her walk down the corridor in search of Dolph before looking at me. "She's acting weird" he says leading me in to the locker room. I nod, smiling at Joe and Colby before sitting down. "She thinks she's gonna be the reason we split" I say. Colby looks at me quickly. "You're splitting?" he asks. I shake my head. "No" I say. "You're all stuck with me. Long story Colbs, don't worry about it. But we're strong as ever, right Jon?" He nods, wrapping his arms around me. "Believe that" he whispers, kissing me softly. We all look up as Lex bursts into the room, closely followed by Dolph. "Hey Nick" I say, hugging him. "How are you feeling?" "I'm good Lor" he says smiling. "Sorry about the other day, damn leg just gave out. Didn't mean for it to happen, honest." I smile. "It's ok" I say. "Just don't do it again, last minute changes are my pet hate!" "Ain't that the truth" Jon groans. I laugh at his hard done by husband act. "Really Ambrose?" I ask, raising an eyebrow. "You really wanna go there?" "Doll" he leers. "I would go abso fucking lutely anywhere with you." "Bucket!" Colby yells. "Anyone got a sick bucket?" Jon and I laugh and he grabs my hand. "Gonna take a walk with the wife" he says, leading me to the door. "Catch you guys in a bit." They all wave and I smile quickly before he pulls me into the hallway.
"What's the hurry?" I ask as he practically runs down the corridor. "No hurry" he says, slowing down. "I just wanted some time alone with you. That ok?" I nod, pulling him to me and cuddling into his side. "Awww you guys look so sweet!" Nikki says, watching as we walk towards her. "How anyone can think this relationship is fake is beyond me!" Jon smiles. "Nothing fake about us" he says, kissing my head. Nikki nods. "I can tell" she says. "You're showing your emotions for a change Ambrose. It's good to see." She pats his arm and walks off, leaving Jon frowning. I kiss him and he pulls me to him, holding me against him tightly. Someone clearing their throat makes us pull away quickly. Great. Hunter. "Lora" he says grinning. "You're going to the ring with the guys tonight. Change of plans." I look at Jon then look back at Hunter. "I'm not even supposed to be here tonight Hunter" I say. "What would you have done if I wasn't?" "But you are" he says walking off. "So deal with it." I wait until he's around the corner before growling at Jon. "I'll deal with him" I warn. "With a house brick." Jon laughs. "The best way to deal with bullies like him" he says. "Is to prove them wrong. Go out there tonight, tear it up the way we all know you can. Fuck Hunter." "Ewwwww!" I squeal. "No thanks!" He laughs. "You know what I mean Lor" he says. "Come on, let's go get you kitted out in some proper Shield clothes." I nod and let him pull me along the corridor to Sandra.
I'm in the middle of getting changed when Jon bangs on the toilet door. "Meeting Lor!" he calls. "Fuck!" I yell. "You guys go, fill me in later. I'm kinda nowhere near ready." "Ok" he says grudgingly. I hear the locker room door close and groan as I look at my reflection in the mirror. "Makeup Lora" I say, grabbing my phone and running out of the locker room to makeup. "Hey" the girl says, smiling as I get in the chair. "I've been looking forward to working with you." I smile. "Good" I say. "Just don't paint me up like a porcelain doll!" She laughs. "No worries" she says. "I'm under strict instructions. Minimal makeup when you're in Shield gear. More makeup when it's singles matches." I smile and settle down, letting her work her magic. I thank her when she tells me she's done, running quickly back down the corridor to the locker room.
"There you are!" Jon says, hugging me as I walk through the door. "Wow Lor" Colby says. "You look mean!" I smile. "Thanks Colby, I think" I say. He smiles. "What happened at the meeting?" I ask. Jon shakes his head, looking at Joe and Colby quickly. "Uh, no time to explain" he says. "We're out first. We need to get to the entrance. Come on." I frown but let him pull me to where we need to be. Fans are milling around the entrance, calling me names as usual. "Ignore it" Jon whispers in my ear as he hugs me. I smile. Easier said than done when you're being called a slut for marrying a guy. "Time guys" a security guy calls. He pulls the door open and the entrance music reaches my ears. Joe walks through first, followed by Colby. Jon pushes me in front of him and puts his hand on my waist as I walk down the steps. Before I know it I'm in the ring, not even remembering how I got over the barrier. "Do you trust me?" Jon asks suddenly. I look at him, frowning. He raises an eyebrow and I nod slightly. He smiles just as their opponents music starts. Wait a second. I know that music. I glance up the ramp as he walks down. My stomach in knots, I look at Jon again. "Trust me" he mouths. I watch as he gets in the ring, standing right in front of me, microphone in hand. "Lora" he says smiling as his music ends. "Long time no see. I've missed you." I feel Joe press a microphone into my hand. Nerves start to take over, but knowing Jon is beside me helps a lot. "Finn Balor" I say into the microphone. "What brings you here?"