Alrighty, so upon finishing up the first part of this, I realized that this is very much a standalone story. There is no way that I could slip these storylines into another story that I'm working on. So in saying that, here is chapter two!
Nattie kept to herself most of the night. She wasn't making an appearance, but she was still required to be there. She wandered the halls until she found Cody watching a monitor during the segment between Damien Sandow and Sheamus. She stood behind him for a moment, finding the right moment to gather her courage to talk to him.
Cody sighed, shaking his head as he watched his "best friend" and tag team partner act like he was above Matt Striker and Sheamus. Believing that he was alone he sighed and mumbled. "Sometimes, I wonder why I ever agreed to team up with him."
"Because you thought that it might get you a push as well," Nattie offered in a soft tone as she stepped up beside him.
Cody recognized who was with him right away, seeing as how Nattie happened to have a very distinctive voice. He smiled as he turned his head. "You're right about that. Funny how it didn't work."
"It almost feels like you've gotten balled in with me and Tyson. I mean, look at how they treated Teddy and Harry," Nattie shrugged.
Cody nodded with a shrug, "at least we're not being treated as horribly as DiBiase and McGuillicutty."
Nattie laughed softly and sighed. "You couldn't be more right about that."
Cody paused for a moment, taking a deep breath, letting it out sharply before holding out his arms to Nattie. "We go with what they give us."
Nattie nodded, stepping into Cody's arms and hugging him tightly with a sigh. "And we stay because it's what we love."
Cody nodded, rubbing her back. "Speaking of things we love. Nattie, I had no idea. We've known each other how long?"
Nattie blushed, nodding. "Many years. I'm sorry that I never said anything. I guess that I didn't want to admit it to myself."
"So..." Cody bit his lip, still holding Nattie as he waited for the words to come out. "Beth too, I'm guessing?"
Nattie buried her face on Cody's shoulder as she nodded. "I'm really sorry that I let our friendship fall apart over this."
Cody shook his head with a smile. "If someone got all of the girls I was into, I'd probably start hating on them, as well."
Nattie laughed, giving him a squeeze. "You can have her, you know. I mean, I have Tyson. Things are finally looking good with him." She looked down at her engagement ring with a grin.
Cody caught a glimpse at the ring while laughing as well. "Damn girl, it's about time he popped the question."
"Right?" Nattie nodded with a laugh. "It only took him how long?"
"As long as it is what you really want in the end," Cody kissed her forehead.
"Honestly?" Nattie sighed. "Time will tell."
About half way through their conversation, Kaitlyn walked up as she looked for Cody to possibly plan a second date. When she saw him with Nattie, she was confused. As far as she knew, Nattie hated Cody. She believed that Nattie only tolerated him for her sake, because Nattie was being a good friend, and knew that Kaitlyn liked him. She stayed back quite a bit away from her best friend and her potential boyfriend, so she couldn't make out what they were saying. She watched on as they hugged for quite a long time and laughed together. Her heart broke as she watched on at what looked like a hidden romantic relationship was unfolding in front of her eyes and shook her head, wiping a tear from her eye as she headed back to catering, doing her best to not think of it.
Layla had been sitting in catering, minding her own business when the younger, two-toned Diva sat down across from her with a huff. She looked up with a sympathetic frown, "what's got my favorite girl looking so sad?"
Kaitlyn sighed, running her fingers through her hair. "I thought that he was actually serious about me this time. I just saw him with someone else. They were looking awfully cozy."
Layla raised an eyebrow, "were they snogging?"
Kaitlyn shook her head, "at least not from what I could see. They were just all huggy and laughing at something."
"That could mean a number of things, love," Layla offered a soft smile.
"I don't know," Kaitlyn bit her lip. "I hope so. I think that I may actually like this guy."
"Then have faith, darling," Layla nodded. "Until you know for a fact that he's got something going on with this girl, you still have a chance.
Kaitlyn nodded, "thanks Layla. That does make me feel better." She got up, leaving catering once more and pulling out her phone and texting Cody.
Kaitlyn: Are you free tonight?
Cody: I'm not. Sorry. My week is looking rather solid, too. :/
Kaitlyn: Oh... well... soon then?
Cody: Definitely. I already miss you. I promise that my next free moment is all yours.
Kaitlyn: OK well... let me know?
Cody: Of course! :*
Nattie smiled as she watched Cody texting back with a grin on his face. When he put his phone away, she looked up. "Kaitlyn?"
"Yeah, I already miss her. I wonder where she is," Cody pouted, looking around as he walked down the hall toward the locker room area with Nattie.
"I'm sure she's around here somewhere. We're contractually obligated to be here when we're medically cleared to be," Nattie laughed softly.
"I just wish I had time to hang out with her after the tapings," Cody sighed. "As is, I'm barely going to get four hours asleep before my first appearance in the morning."
Nattie frowned sympathetically. "I know how that is. I'm sure she understands."
Cody nodded, "I'm sure I'll figure out how to spend time with her eventually." He paused once he reached the locker room. The show was nearly over and he wanted to slip out as quickly as possible. He kissed Nattie's cheek before opening the door and disappearing into the men's locker room. Leaving Nattie on her own for the rest of the night.