Ignore Your First Impression Chapter 4: To Feel Safe, a wrestling fanfic

We need a minutes silence you guys. One of the greats has left us. Chris Benoit, a hero to all of us has passed away. I refuse to believe what the authorities believe happened, as far as i'm concerned the Benoits we're murdered by an unknown someone . Benoit was a friend to some, a role-model to many and a legend to everyone. RIP big guy, we'll all miss you.

Tension was running high in the auditorium the next morning. Al, Mads, Shane and Char were sitting together close to the stage, their hands linked and their expressions nervous. Shane could feel her heart pounding in her chest, sensing the same from Al Shannon turned to her offering a weak smile to her friend. Al returned Shannons smile before turning back to the stage where Mr. McMahon had just stepped up to the microphone with a short list in his right hand. "Ah hem hem" he cleared his throat loudly before gazing around at all of the hopeful faces gazing up at him "Ladies, i havea list of ten girls in my hand, all of which will progress on to the finals of the diva search this season in Raleigh. Okay well i can see you girls are desperate to know if you made it or not, so here we go. The ten girls are... Alexis Summerville!" A tall, thin blonde stood up beaming before making her way to the stage

"Tammy Simons!" An equally thin girl with long black curls and slightly crooked teeth made her way up to the front, a grin plastered across her pretty face

"Shannon Carlyle!" Shane leapt up, her face alight and her purple hair swinging around her curvy form, looking back down at Al she looked sad all of a sudden, "Al?" "GO!" Al said laughing slightly, trying to cover the hurt, "What if they all make it without me?" Al thought desperately as Shannon took her place beside the blonde.

"Bethany Brighton!" A short girl with a beautiful face and honey brown locks stood up behind Maddi and sauntered off to the front looking very smug.

"Charmaine Lennon!" Char scowled for a second at the use of her full name before realising that she was in, she squealed lightly before tossing back her long curls and bouncing up to the front. Maddi slid across into Shanes vacated seat and gripped Al's hand tightly, "We'll get in, i know it!" She whispered to Al.

"Cruz Sayer!" A sporty looking girl strutted past Al a few seconds later, long, straight ponytail billowing behind her.

"America Dion!" A very tanned, tall girl clicked towards the stage on insanely high heels, smiling confidently at all of the other girls who gazed at her jealously.

"Madelaine Sandy!" Maddi gazed at Al "I don't have to go" she said "Yes you do" Al replied giving her a little shove "I'll be right behind you!" she smiled squeezing Al's hand, before joining Shane and Char at the front.

"Grace Timmins!" A shy looking girl, a little taller than Al with short, dark hair floated past her, her gait soft and smooth. Al could feel tears pricking at the back of her eyes and she couldn't bring herself to look up at her friends.

"And finally, the last spot goes to... Ally Williams!" Al let out a strangled sob before standing up, dimly aware of her friends leaping onto her shrieking excitedly. 'I'm in? I did it!!' She thought excitedly. Suddenly Al was aware of her and the other nine girls being herded through a door at the end of the auditorium and then heading through several corridors. Al walked just behind Shane, Mads and Char who were already at the back of the group. Al was consumed with her own thoughts until a voice broke through her musings "Hey. Congratulations" Jeff had just appeared at her shoulder smiling at her "Thanks" Al replied a smile finally finding it's way onto her face "Don't be thanking me. You deserve it darlin' i can tell you've worked hard for this! Hey, do you maybe wanna have a drink with me tonight?" Suddenly the confident Jeff Hardy had retreated leaving him looking nervous and vulnerable "It's just that there's a club near the hotel we're staying in, in Raleigh and they're having an open mike night tonight. If you don't want to though i.." "Jeff!" Ally cut across his ramblings suddenly "I'd love to!"

Al was standing in front of the full-length mirror in their hotel room surrounded by her friends who were busy alternating between fussing over her hair and make-up and chatting animatedly about how lucky Al was. "I can't believe you got a date with JEFF HARDY!" Shannon cried from over Al's shoulder where she was straightening Al's fiery red locks "I just can't believe you've already got a date after only knowing him like two days!" Maddi called from where she was adjusting Al's long heeled boots that covered about a third of her alredy skinny-leg clad appendages. "I think that you are so in girlie!" Char said smiling at Al as she plucked the last stray eyebrow from Al's forhead "You guys are over-reacting so much!" Al cried smiling slightly at her friends excitement as she straightened out her black V-neck top with glittery gold edgings "He just knows i like to sing so he's taking me to the open-mike night!" "Yeah i'm so sure that's the only reason" Shane said as she applied the finishing touches to Al's hair "FINITO!" Shane suddenly shouted, giggling at her friends surprised expressions. A knock on the door rang through Shanes giggles and suddenly the casual order of the apartment burst into chaos with girls rifling through all of the bags on the beds and floor calling out random objects as they located them "CELLPHONE!" "LIPGLOSS!" "JACKET!". Meanwhile Char, being the only level-headed one at said moment, had opened the door to reveal a nervous looking jeff hardy. He was dressed in a pale blue shirt with dark jeans and a dress-jacket and clasped rather tightly in his left hand was an array of multi-coloured flowers, "Urm, hey is Al ready?" he murmured, nervousness evident in his voice. "She will be in a sec" Char said smiling lightly at him before ushering him into the living room section of their apartment. Meanwhile al was putting the finishing touches on her eye make-up before turning to her friends, "You guys i.." She began "Don't even say you can't do this!" Maddi cut in "You need to give Jeff a chance, he is a great guy Al, he's not like Luke! Now go wow him!" Maddi smiled before steering her towards the door and giving her a little shove through it "Good luck" Shane whispered to her as the three friends shut the door to the bedroom behind Ally. As she stepped into the room with Jeff his eyes snapped up to meet hers "Wow" He breathed "You look.. amazing!" "Thanks" Al replied shyly "So, dya wanna get going?" "Uh, yeah, definately" Jeff replied smiling at her and offering her his arm "Lets go!"

The rental car stopped outside a small, modern looking club with a large sign out the front proclaiming the open mike contest. Stepping out of the car Al was joined by Jeff who led her into the club. It was cosy inside, plush leather chairs were grouped together near the bar and there was a good sized dancefloor which tonight was covered with a captive audience as a young man stood on stage singing a song in soft tones. "You're up next" Jeff said to her noticing her fascination with the microphone in the young mans hand "No i - i cant" She said suddenly getting flustered "Why? Al you're an awesome singer! You'll blow them away!" Jeff smiled at her "I believe in you". Practically melting at the look in jeffs eyes and the tenderness of his voice she nodded slowly before allowing Jeff to lead her towards the stage. Murmering her song choice to the DJ, Al stepped up onto the stage and grasped the microphone with slightly shaky fingers. As the music started to play Al found Jeff in the crowd and locked eyes with him.

Hey you're looking good tonight
And every girl has got you in her sight
What, you doing with someone like me?
Surely one of life's little mysteries

So tonight I'll ask the stars above
How did I ever win your love?
What did I do? What did I say?
To turn your angel eyes my way

Well I'm a girl who never learned to dance
Never even got one second glance
Across the crowded room was close enough
I could look but I could never touch

So tonight I'll ask the stars above
How did I ever win your love?
What did I do? What did I say?
To turn your angel eyes my way

Don't anybody wake me
If it's just a dream
Cause it's the best thing that's ever happened to me
All you ladies, you can look all you like
Cause this guy you see is leaving here with me

So tonight I'll ask the stars above
How did I ever win your love?
What did I do? What did I say?
To turn your angel eyes my way

As she finished singing the audience burst into applause "Thankyou" She murmured stepping down from the stage only to find herself face-to-face with Jeff, "That was awesome!" he said smiling proudly at her "I know!" Al replied confidently "Now it's your turn!" It was jeffs turn to be shocked as Ally pushed him up onto the stage as he protested and shoved him in front of the mike. Turning to look at Al he shook his head playfully before turning to the DJ and requesting his song

I can't sleep. I can't think
I don't know what's wrong with me
I see you. within me
Or am I just imagining
A vision of how we could have been now
But I only see me somehow
Im falling so far
What we're leaving behind is in the back of my mind
Cos I'm addicted to you

Lets take it right from the start
Can't bare us to be apart no more
Don't walk away from me now
Cant lose the love that I found
I'll promise you no more tears, or fears
Just give me a chance to show you now
How my love can change your heart

Don't you see me
Why can't it be like it used to be
A light shines in my night
Its the promise of everything that we could've been
Its come apart at the seams
I'm living inside my head, I don t care what s said
Cos you've opened my heart
Don't you tear me apart
Cos I'm addicted to you

Can't you remember baby all the love we shared
It's hurting me to think that you re no longer here
I couldn't keep you near me
I sat down and cleared my mind
And told myself its just a matter of time
Yeah
Cos I'm addicted to you

Cos I m addicted to you

The rest of the night was a blur, the only thing Al could remember was dancing with Jeff a whole lot and then ending up outside her hotel room.

"I had a great time tonight" Jeff said as they approached the door to Al's apartment "Yeah, me too Jeff, this was just what i needed" Al replied as she leant against the wall beside her door. "That dickhead boyfriend o' yours still playin' on your mind huh?" Jeff said, his eyes burning briefly, "Yeah, and that's ex-boyfriend jeff, he's outta my life for good this time" "Good. You deserve so much better darlin'." He smiled at her and lightly brushed her cheek with his fingertips "You're so beautiful" he murmured before the already hugely reduced gap between them closed and his lips pressed softly against her own. The kiss was brief, but powerful, slowly opening her eyes Al felt slightly light-headed as she looked into the two passionate emeralds that were Jeffs eyes. "Uhm, i'll see ya tommorow, okay?" Jeff murmured tucking a strand of crimson hair behind Al's ear "O-okay" Al stammered. Jeff smiled before brushing his lips tenderly against Als once more before turning and walking off down the corridor. Ally's heart pounded against her chest as she turned and prepared herself for the bombardment she was about to recieve from her friends.

Awww, i'm sorry i suck at building up to things! yes they are like practically together already but don't worry, the rest of this story won't just be pointless mush, i promise!! There is some twists to come so stay tuned everybody!! Okay the songs are 'Angel Eyes' By Paulini and 'Addicted To You' By Anthony Callea, and i don't own either of them! Love ya, Enigma, XX