Maria was backstage in the divas locker room with one of her best friends, Mickie James, standing in front of the full length mirror. She'd been standing there for the past half hour going over her whole outfit double checking every single detail from her makeup, to her jewelry, all the way down to her shoes. Everything had to be perfect.
"Maria hun, you look great, really. Theres nothing else that can be done." Mickie said. Maria didn't look up from the mirror as she replied.
"Ugh that just won't do! Mickie! Lip gloss me!" Maria exclaimed running a finger over her pouting lips. Mickie rolled her eyes but handed over a clear shine lip gloss to her friend who immediately put it on smacking her lips together afterwards.
"Ok are you done now?" Maria turned her head to glare at Mickie. She should understand that Maria had to look way better then she usually did in order for her plan to work out the way she wanted it to. After that fling Mickie had, had with John Cena, she should be a little bit more supportive! Maria helped her out during that period, including doing her hair and makeup for John and Mickie's first date AND helped her pick out the perfect dress. Maria felt like Mickie kinda owed her one.
"I told you Micks. I have to look beyond gorgeous tonight! I need him to notice me. Really notice me." Maria emphasized her statement by gesturing to her body.
"Thats just it Ria! You look absolutely stunning! Besides I have the feeling that he already notices you. Who wouldn't?" Maria didn't reply. Instead she continued to toy around with her straightened red hair. Mickie threw her hands up in the air and plopped down onto the couch unmuting the TV. She gave up. Talking to Maria when she was like this was like talking to a damn wall. What she didn't understand was why her friend was going to all this trouble to impress a guy. Granted Mickie got rather dressed up for John but that was different. She could see that John liked her back as well. Maria seemed to be quite oblivious to the fact that her crush did infact like her back. Mickie however was not. She noticed how after one of Maria's matches he would pay full attention to her and Mickie caught all of the suttle glances he threw at Maria thru out the day. Well Mickie thought to herself, I guess she'll figure it out soon enough.

Read the words that are written in their face
Why believe them? I believe them!

It's a tragedy to see
A crooked man in defeat
But all the top must go
Cause I'm fired and safe with rage

It's a shame for they, lost their head
A careless man who could wind up dead
You wear your sin like it's some kind of prize
Too many lies, too many lies
Oh, oh, these words are true, and I'll make you believe
Yeah, ya' fight for air and struggle just to breathe
And you wear your cowardice well
And I will see you ride it straight to Hell "Echoed Hell"

It's written in your face, the shadows of my eyes
When the devil comes to call you "echoed you", it breaks your hurting ties.

Mickie couldn't help but chuckle as Maria ran around the couch, carefully, staring intently on the screen as Sheamus's theme hit the arena.
"Careful there Ria. Don't break your ankle now" Mickie told her. "I don't think that he'll find crutches all that sexy. Plus they wouldn't match your outfit." Maria sent Mickie a dirty look before hitting her on the arm. Mickie just laughed again.
Maria's POV~ Oh there he was. So hot. Sheamus was up against Alberto Del Rio. Again. Honestly Del Rio just didn't know when to admit defeat. He was starting to act like Christian when he kept bitching about 'One More Match.' Perhaps this would be a quick one and Del Rio would be forced to move on and get over it. It wasn't like he was gunna actually beat Sheamus anyways. I bit my lip as I watched the Celtic Warrior perform the Irish Curse back breaker following up quickly with the pin. Kick out at 2. The rest of the match went pretty good and Sheamus looked amazing for all of it. I loved the way his muscles flexed when he hit a clothes line or did that flying leap over the top ropes. His flaming red hair looked so fuckin sexy all damp and ruffled that I actually had to remind myself to keep on breathing and pay attention. Sheamus went to the turnbuckle and signaled for the Brogue Kick. That's my cue.
"Later Micks," I said as I went over to the door, opening it.
"Bye and good luck! You look stunning!"
"Thank you!" I yelled as I left. I made to gorilla position, a smile coming to my face as I heard Sheamus's theme loud and clear. Alberto and his creepy looking ring announcer nearly ran over me as they came out from the curtain muttering angrily in spanish.
"Mover perra!" (Move bitch!) Del Rio snapped at me.
"Someones a sore loser..." I muttered. Then taking a deep breath I set my plan into motion. Yes. He was still in the ring. The crowd yelled in surprise when I stepped out onto to the ramp and walked slowly down to the ring my eyes never leaving Sheamus who by this point had realized I was there. He never took his gaze off of me once and his eyes widen a little bit as I slid under the second rope getting into the ring.
"What is Maria doing out here Cole?" Jerry asked.
"I have no idea but she seems to be focused on the Great White!"
Then I shocked everyone by walking over to Sheamus, cupping his face inbetween my hands, and kissed him. I pulled away before he had a chance to react and sent him a wink before leaving the ring at walking back up the ramp to the back. I don't think I've ever seen him look so damn shocked before in my life! My stomach was full of butterflies and I my lips were tingling slightly. Even tho it had been a short kiss all of my senses were on full alert. Wow. I was about halfway up the hall when I heard someone coming up fast behind me. A second later I felt someone's hand wrap gently around my wrist spinning me face to face with them. My breath caught in my chest as his blue/green eyes met mine. I wasn't surprised to see him, I knew that he would chase after me, but his eyes got me every time.
"Sheamus hey" I said doing my best to keep my voice neutral. Didn't wanna come out sounding like a crazy fan girl now did I? I think not. Sheamus stared at me for a minute before nodding.
"Hey Maria... Mind if I ask ya something?" His slightly deep voice enhanced the tingles I still had. Oh boy relax Ria. Stay cool...
"Sure anything." He glanced over my body and I smiled a little bit.
"Err what exactly was that kiss for lass? Not that I didn't appreciate it mind ya." Sheamus quickly added in. I felt a blush start to creep onto my face along with a small smirk.
"I just wanted to congratulate you on the win against Albitcho and Retardo." He chuckled at that bit. "I'm glad you enjoyed it." Sheamus nodded and gave my arm a gentle squeeze. He hadn't actually ever let go of me once he'd caught up... that could be a good sign.
"One more thing lass" Sheamus said. "Why are ya dressed soo..." He paused for a minute searching for the right word. "fancy? You hardly ever dress this much up." I raised an eyevrow at him and he instantly shook his head. "You always look great lass, real great, don't get me wrong."
"Oh..." There was that goddamn blush again. Hell my face probably matched my hair right now. One compliment and I go up in flames. Jeez...
"I don't know. Maybe I wanted to make sure that I was noticed tonight..." I broke off not wanting to come right out and tell him my real reason as to why I had fancied up. Sheamus gave me an amused look.
"Ria people would have to be blind in order to not notice a pretty young lass such as yerself." He smiled at me and I felt the butterflies kick it up a notch. Here it goes...
"That mean that you like it?" I asked quietly. He called me pretty! Stop acting a like a fuckin teenage girl! Get a hold of yourself!
"Of course I do. I think you look beautiful like always." Like always. The words vibrated in my head some as I got the meaning behind it. He noticed before? I guess love really did blind me a little. Here I was thinking I was invisible to him and yet he was watching me the whole damn time. At least it was working itself out now.
"Thanks Sheamus. Truth is I kinda picked this outfit out specifically for you tonight. Mickie helped me however. I uh hum just wanted to see if you'd do anything." I confessed to him. Sheamus looked at me his eyes swirling with an emotion that I wasn't quite sure of. Did I say the wrong thing? Before I could move to leave I felt his lips on mine in a soft kiss. They were gone as soon as they'd come and now it was my turn to stare at him in shock. Did he just kiss me?
"That answer your question?" He asked and seeing as how I couldn't form words at the moment I nodded my head yes. Sheamus smiled and took my other hand in his own. "Maria would you like to got out with me tonight on a date?" Eeeppp!
"I'd love that." The words slipped out of my mouth and Sheamus gave me another smile that made my knees weak.
"Is 7 alright?" He asked.
"7's great." Then he leaned down close to me and pressed his mouth up against my ear sending a small shiver down my spine.
"By the way lass, you don't have to dress all up just to make me notice ya. I always do."

~There ya go love! I hope you like it and that it dosen't suck too bad :)