Author's Note: Avery announces on NXT and starts bringing back the animal mascots? Justin seriously contemplates something someone else said. Then they hit up Superstars as always. Thanks to coolchic79260 and XRanger13 for reviewing.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~Wednesday February 1st, 2012 Omaha, Nebraska (Justin's POV)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It was about twenty minutes before the show started. I walked toward Avery's locker room before I knocked. Avery opened the door and smiled at me.
"Hi Justin." She said as she stepped back. She was in a red strapless dress that stopped at her upper thighs. Her blonde hair was straight. I walked in and was almost attacked by a little white puppy with black spots all over her coat.
"When did you get a Dalmatian?" I asked.
"Tuesday in Canada." Avery answered. I had picked the Dalmatian up.
"What were you doing in Canada?" I asked.
"My sister told me about a dog obedience thing and it was decided to take Loki. We were walking to the back of the store when I saw this little girl staring up at me. Codi bought her for me as a congrats on making it present." Avery replied.
"What's her name?" I asked.
"You've got to bear with me because I watched 101 Dalmatians with my nephews before the obedience training. Her name is Perdita." Avery replied. I smiled.
"So who is keeping an eye on Perdita and Loki?" I asked.
"I am technically. I'm supposed to be the tryout to see if the WWE should bring back the animal mascots." Avery answered.
"Come on then." I said. I set down Perdita. Avery grabbed two leashes and hooked them to the collars before we left. I noticed that Perdita had a pink color and Loki had a cobalt blue one. We were walking toward gorilla when we saw Matt come out of his locker room with a pretty brunette.
"Hi Matt." Avery said.
"Hey Avery." Matt said.
"Who is your lady friend?" I asked.
"Justin, Avery this is Alanna Orton." Matt said.
"Pleasure to meet you. I'm Avery Roode." Avery said.
"Ah so this is the elusive girlfriend." I said.
"I'm not elusive. I just didn't have a job with the WWE. And nice to meet you Avery." Alanna said.
"So what do you do in the WWE?" Avery asked.
"I'm a wrestler on the RAW brand." Alanna said.
"Oh that means I get to announce you maybe." Avery said. Alanna smiled.
"If you don't mind me saying you two make a cute couple." Alanna said. I shook my head and rested my hand at Avery's lower back subconsciously. Avery had a blush on her cheeks.
"Honey the two of them aren't dating." Matt said. Alanna blushed.
"Oh I'm so sorry. I just thought you two just looked so cute together and you seemed so close I assumed." Alanna said.
"It's fine Alanna. If you don't mind me saying you two are a cute couple." Avery said. Alanna smiled.
"Tell Randy that." Alanna said.
"Get to your spots." Matt said.
"Yes sir." Avery said as she gave Alanna a wave before we walked away.
"Wow. First time we've ever been mistaken as a couple." Avery said.
"Won't be the last." I said. Avery shook her head before we walked down gorilla and settled down in our little box. Avery managed to get Perdita and Loki to lay at her feet. It seemed like forever before Josh got us started.
"Ladies and gentlemen please welcome Titus O'Neil." Avery announced without even leaving her spot. She looked at me and I shook my head. We watched the package they were playing. Alanna's words were reverberating in my head. Would Avery and I make a good couple? Maybe. I'd have to ask some people what they thought. I looked at Avery as she ducked down and picked up both Perdita and Loki and set them on her lap. I loved the fact the fans started the "What" chant.
We watched as Darren Young came out.
"Does anyone call him D-Young?" Avery asked.
"I don't know." I replied. We watched as the two of them started going back and forth. They shake hands and Percy's music hits. He comes out and I start to dread the long winded promo was coming on. I figured when Darren said "Say It To My Face" Alex would come out. I haven't seen Alex yet. Avery was trying to not look bored. Finally when Alex's music came on she perked up. Alex came out with Alexsandra like he was bound to do lately.
"So are Alexsandra and Alex dating?" Avery asked.
"Last I knew." I replied. Alexsandra looked over at us. She pointed between her and Alex and somehow pantomimed the two of them dating.
"Oh she's good." Avery said. We watched as Alex and Percy got into the ring and every started squaring off.
"Matt will come out and make a match." I said. Avery nodded her head. I wasn't surprised Alex was bringing the Miz into this. Avery chuckled next to me and Alexsandra nodded her head next to Alex.
"Can we make that a shirt?" Avery asked after Alex said "Say It To My Face."
"Maybe babe." I replied. Avery looked at me. There was Matt. Matt walked out with Alanna next to him. It was then I realized I'd just called Avery babe. Matt made the tag match like I thought he would. Avery stood up and took Perdita and Loki into the ring with her. She had a quick conversation with Alexsandra before they left.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall." Avery announced.
"Approaching the ring from Mount Sinai, New York weighting in a 203 lbs Trent Barreta." Avery announced.
"And from Calgary, Alberta, Canada weighing 195 lbs Tyson Kidd." Avery announced before she got out of the ring. She sat down next to me again. We watched as they started their back and forth match. I didn't expect less than their fast pace match. Every near pin fall didn't have Avery putting the mike close to her lips anymore. She waited until the ref would call for the bell.
"He doesn't need those." Avery said. I smiled. She's only said that after Trent had pushed Tyson onto the turnbuckle and he ended up landing not to pretty.
"The winner of the match Tyson Kidd." Avery announced. We saw Matt and Alanna being talked at by Tyler and Curt. Alanna was standing there trying not to get squished.
"End this now." Avery whispered. I laughed when Matt said he hated those guys.
"Way to go Matt." Avery said. I shook my head and we settled back to watch what was going to happen. We watched as Heath walked out with Carrie again.
"Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome Heath Slater and Carrie Lutz." Avery announced. I knew Avery was agreeing with Slater about this show. Avery looked over William.
"Why?" Avery asked.
"We've watched it five times you nut job." Avery said.
"I will end you if I have to watch it one more time." Avery said. We watched as Derrick Bateman walked out now.
"What are you doing here?" Avery asked.
"Someone is snarky today." I replied. We watched Heath got touchy with Derrick.
"Not as snarky as Slater." Avery said.
"Not if I nail you with a Hangman's neckbreaker." Avery said.
"Lynn enough." I said. Avery sat back and said nothing more. I had a feeling she wanted to say more about this. Avery let out a whistle when Slater insulted Maxine.
"Yeah by beating up everyone in sight." Avery muttered.
"Averylynn." I warned. Avery looked down like I'd scolded her. Derrick was messing with the wrong person. Even I knew that. The two of them then got into a brawl but Heath so didn't win. Carrie got out of the ring with Heath. Maxine came out and Carrie looked ready to fight. Maxine made it a point to bump into Carrie. Which wasn't wise. Heath managed to pull Carrie away before she killed Maxine though.
"Don't insult viper's Regal. Randy is one." Avery said. I shook my head as we watched Derrick kiss Maxine. Avery just stood up.
"The following Divas match is scheduled for one fall." Avery announced.
"On the way to the ring Alicia Fox." Avery announced before she sat down. We watched the match and Avery was thankfully as quiet as Regal on his opinion on Maxine. We saw Johnny Curtis come down with Roxanne. Alicia took advantage and got the three count.
"Here is your winner Alicia Fox." Avery announced. Roxanne was laughing as she gave Johnny a kiss before they walked to the back.
"I still don't understand why half of the Divas Tag team champion is here." Avery whispered. We watched the John Cena package. We watched as Maxine with Derrick was looking for Johnny. She was pissed. We saw Kaitlyn talking with Justin Gabriel and Fallen Angel. Gabriel and Angel hit the bricks when they saw Maxine coming.
Maxine and Kaitlyn had a conversation. Maxine then suspected Kaitlyn liked Derrick. We then saw Johnny and Roxanne come out of a room.
Avery had gotten into the ring and was trying not to laugh.
"The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall." Avery announced. I could still here the laughter in her voice.
"Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Alexsandra Cosmos at a combined weight of 481 lbs Showtime Percy Watson and Alex Riley." Avery announced. Avery had gotten her laughter under control by that time.
"And their opponents at a combined weight of 516 lbs Darren Yong and Titus O'Neil." Avery announced before she got out of the ring with Perdita and Loki. She sat down next to me again. We watched as the match started. It was one of those usual back and forth matches. After Darren sideslammed Percy onto the apron Titus and Darren were in control. Alex was having a panic attack in the corner distracting the ref. They weren't letting up and Alex was doing his best to get Percy to the corner. Percy tagged out to Alex and Alex lit it up against Darren. Alex was rolling. Titus broke up the pin but I didn't like where it was going. Percy went into the ring apron again. Alex continued to fight but Percy made a blind tag to Titus without Alex knowing. Titus ended up picking up the victory.
"The winners Darren Young and Titus O'Neil." Avery announced. We were getting our stuff together when a chant started. Avery looked at me as we tried to figure out what it was. Avery's eyes widened.
"Are they chanting kiss her?" Avery asked. I nodded my head. Avery looked up at me. I wasn't going to apologize for this. I leaned down and I gave her a quick kiss. Avery responded by wrapping an arm around my neck. I pulled away and the two of us walked out of the arena.
"See you Thursday?" Avery asked.
"Why were you so snarky this week?" I asked.
"My brother called me drunk and told me I sucked at my job." Avery answered.
"That would explain it." I said. Avery nodded her head.
"So see you Thursday?" Avery asked.
"Yeah." I answered. We parted ways.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thursday February 2nd, 2012 Kansas City, Missouri (Avery's POV)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I was actually perfectly on time today. I was in a strapless dress that stopped at my upper thigh. It started off with white glitter and darkened until it was deep purple. My hair was left straight and done in an elaborate ponytail.
I was sitting next to Justin again with Perdita and Loki on my lap. I hadn't spoken to Justin about our kiss from NXT and I wasn't sure I really wanted to have that conversation.
We watched in silence the Mahal Tatsu match. I was glad that it wasn't as awkward as it could have been though. I stood after Tony had sat down and made my way to the ring while Matt was switching out of the announce position.
"Avery you wrestle?" Matt asked.
"Depends." I replied.
"Be prepared for Wednesday." Matt said before he left. I closed my eyes. That was not good. I got into the ring and stood their patiently until "Holla" played.
"The following Divas Tag Team Contests is set for one fall." I announced.
"Making their way to the ring being accompanied by Andrew Braddock the team of Alicia Fox and Kelly Kelly." I announced. I waited patiently in my corner until "You Can Look But You Can't Touch" played.
"Their opponents from Scottsdale, Arizona the team of Nikki and Brie Bella the Bella Twins." I announced before I got out of the ring. I settled back down and closed my eyes. I'd hear the bell when it went.
"You okay Avery?" Justin asked.
"I don't know. Matt just asked if I could wrestle. He told me to be prepared for Wednesday." I replied. I felt Justin rest his hand on my left thigh. I said nothing and listened patiently for the bell. I had one more match and I could go home and sleep after that. I could hear Andrew cheering for Kelly actually. I heard the bell and I opened my eyes. I saw the ref raise both Kelly and Alicia's arms.
"Here are your winners Alicia Fox and Kelly Kelly." I announced. I stood up and waited until the three of them left. I got into the ring and waited patiently as they played the John Cena packaged. When "Get On Your Knees" played I perked right up.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is not for the WWE United States Championship." I announced.
"Introducing first being accompanied to the ring by Vickie Guerrero from Perry, Oklahoma weighing 260 lbs he is the WWE United States Champion Jack Swagger." I announced before I got out of the ring. R-Truth never need an intro because he did his little rap thing down the ramp. I sat back down by Justin and realized he had Perdita in his lap. I said nothing and once again closed my eyes. I was beat. I'd been on the road constantly since Sunday.
"Is it bad to want earplugs?" I asked. Vickie's yelling was giving me a headache.
"No." Justin said. The more she kept the yelling the more I wanted to go over and strangle her. I was trying to find a way to get past Tony without breaking my neck.
"Don't do it." Justin said. I gave him a look before turning my attention back to the match. I don't know how to feel about the fact Justin knew what I wanted to do without me saying anything.
Finally I watched as the match wound down and R-Truth managed to pull out a victory with a move he called Little Jimmy.
"Here is your winner R-Truth." I announced. We grabbed everything that was ours and left. I was walking toward my locker room when Justin stopped me.
"I don't want to take her home." Justin said as he held Perdita out to me.
"I don't want you to take her home either." I said as I took her.
"So I'll see you Monday right?" Justin asked.
"Yup. I'll be at work." I replied.
"See you Monday then Av." Justin said before he left. I felt it was better to leave anything unsaid. I wasn't sure what was to be said.
"Let's go home." I said as I walked into my locker room. I'd changed into jeans and a t-shirt before getting out of here. I'd have at least three days at home in Detroit. Before I had to head to RAW.
