Title: Cruelty 3? -Fighter

Author: Psychobarbie

Rating:T for teen...cuz I like to swear hehehe

Chapter Summary Simon knew something was bothering her but he wasn't the only one to notice. She tried her hardest to remain normal but she was spooked. What's going to happen when it's time for her to go home?

Disclaimer: I don't own the wrestlers. the OC's are mine, none of the songs are mine. and Pearl belongs to herself... she's letting me borrow her lol...actually I kidnapped Jericho and won't give him back until I'm done with her hehehe..

Feedback: yeah but don't be mean, I'm not very nice when I get angry

Author's Note: an old story i'm picking back up... enjoy

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'Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter

He had only known her for a couple days and had only hung out with her once, but Simon Dean could already tell she was different. Not the confident, 'I just went out there in front of thousands, I can do anything different,' more like 'something bad happened, now I'm spooked so please stay the hell away from me,' different. And he didn't know why, but he had a feeling it had to do with either another wrestler that had been bothering her or the boyfriend she acted afraid of but claimed he was harmless.

The fact that she was already booked into the hotel when he arrived on Friday, and she told him she got there on Thursday, made him believe it was her 'harmless' boyfriend. But he didn't say anything to her. They had just become partners in crime, they had just met days ago, he didn't want her angry with him, they had to be able to trust each other and he didn't want to scare her away now. He didn't know why but he had the overwhelming need to protect this new Diva and he was going to keep a close eye on the situation. The situation reminded him too much of his sister and he'd be damned if he let the same thing happen again.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" She asked with a raised eyebrow.

They were currently sitting across from each other in catering on Tuesday night, before the taping, not really doing anything, just talking. Simon wasn't used for the house show this weekend, which he told her happened sometimes but they still had to be there, just in case. He said that more then likely they would be used next weekend or the weekend after once they got a short program started with Booker T and Sharmell.

Simon had been super sweet and Adrianna could see him becoming a fast friend. She had checked into the hotel Thursday during the day and when he arrived on Friday, he had come straight to see her and make sure she was settled in okay. When she answered the door, she knew that he knew something was wrong but he didn't push her and for that she was thankful but thus began his new job as her protector. She didn't find it annoying, she appreciated it and found it oddly comforting.

Saturday, he took her to the arena early and went through basic moves with her, nothing too big, just showed her how to take bumps properly and the two of them talked over simple ideas for her and Sharmell. They'd have to talk to the couple before okaying anything but Simon was pretty sure they would go along. It just consisted of her teasing Booker T, Sharmell chasing her around with Simon interfering and stopping Sharmell from getting anywhere. Simple but effective in his words.

On Sunday, they got together with Booker T and Sharmell and quickly discussed what they would do at the next Smackdown tapings, Booker was all game and Sharmell stood behind him with her arms crossed, huffing as she waited for the meeting to end. She didn't even want to go through it at all and as Booker pulled her aside to talk to her, Adrianna leaned over to Simon.

"We're gonna be the bestest of friends." She had muttered as Sharmell shot her hostile looks. She didn't understand what her problem was but wasn't too keen on finding out.

Monday her and Simon did a mock run through with Rey Mysterio and Melina one of the other Divas Adrianna had befriended the night before. Rey was also nice and together they all helped her build confidence for the following night. She knew it might not work out as they had done it but she knew she could at least do whatever was thrown at her now.

"You okay?" Simon now asked, noticing she had gone off into space yet again.

Adrianna gave him a funny smile, "yeah, why?"

He shrugged, "You've seemed kind of distracted all weekend."

She looked away now, fiddling with the cap on her water bottle.

"Orton hasn't been bugging you has he?"

Dri shook her head a laugh bubbling from within, "With you watching over me? Not possible."

"I'm not bugging you am I?" He asked referring to the fact that short of sharing a hotel room they wee basically always together. They even traveled together and hung out in between shows

She shook her head, "not at all, in fact I appreciate all you've done for me, really?"

He gave her a small smile. "Your boyfriend?"

She looked at him her mouth forming an O of surprise.

"Did I guess right?"

She shook her head, avoiding his eyes.

"Dri?"

"It's nothing, we just had a little fight is all."

"You wanna talk about it?"

She shook her head, "he'll be fine when I get home."

But Simon Dean had the distinct feeling she was hiding something important but he didn't want push her.

"We should probably go get ready," he said, standing up and waiting while she did as well. As they were leaving catering, Randy Orton came in, a smirk forming on his face as he spotted Adrianna, but it soon dropped when she walked right by ignoring him and he only grew more angry when he saw Simon Dean's hand protectively on her lower back.

"He's not going to leave me alone is he?" Dri whispered as they walked down the hall.

"Eventually." Simon hesitantly replied as they came to a stop in front of the Divas locker room.

"I'll pick you up when I'm finished getting ready."

"Why don't we just meet at the Gorilla?" She laughingly asked. "I can make it there."

He smiled at her before walking away.

"Oh, Simon?" she called after him

He turned to face her.

"Wear the purple one, my top is purple." She said, referring to his track suit.

He nodded before disappearing down the hall and she went into the locker room, leaning up against the closed door, and closing her eyes, pain washing through her again. She had yet to speak with Mark and had ignored any phone calls he made. She would talk to him Wednesday face to face and until then, she was going to forget about him. She would not let him bother her. She was going to go out there and she was going to do good. With a determined smile on her face she moved across the room pulling out her clothes and getting ready for the night.

When Adrianna finished changing, she went out to the Gorilla, waiting for Simon who had yet to arrive. She was wearing another short black skirt, like the first week and a purple tank top with black boots that were comfortable enough to run in. She stood back from the group of wrestlers that were already there and went over what would happen in her mind. She just prayed she didn't screw up, at least not a lot. She was so deep in thought, she didn't see the wrestler come up behind her and briefly watch her before gently reaching up and pushing her hair aside, resting his hands on her shoulders. She tensed and quickly pulled away.

"Don't touch me." She shrieked.

She turned around her eyes widening when she saw who it was.

"What-what do you want?" She asked her voice trembling, tryint to cover her momentary freak out.

He eyed her warily wondering what had caused that reaction.

"Are you okay?" He asked reaching towards her but she hastily pulled back.

"I'm fine?" She whispered defiantly lifting her chin.

"Is everything okay?" a new voice asked stepping up beside Adrianna, she tensed and looked ready to pull away until she realized who it was.

"Yes, everything's fine, Simon." She whispered looking away.

He put his hand on her back and Randy saw her tense a moment before relaxing. Simon didn't seem to notice but he did and his eyes narrowed, wondering what exactly was going on.

"Are you sure you're okay?" Simon asked as they waited on the gorilla as Booker T and Sharmell made their entrance.

"I'm fine why?"

"Did he do anything to you?" Simon asked his eyes narrowing, he didn't like the scene he came upon. Randy was moving towards her and she had looked spooked, scared by him being near her.

Dri shook her head. "No, he startled me is all."

"Are you sure?" He asked, narrowing his eyes in suspicion.

"Positive, I'm fine." She gave him a big smile, to prove her point.

His music started and he put on his big cheesy smile, grabbed his bag and headed to the curtains.

"Sneer at the crowd." he reminded her right before they went through.

They stopped momentarily at the top of the ramp and he looked around his big cheesy grin plastered on his face while she stared at the crowd with a raised eyebrow, her expression turning into a sneer as she continued looking and her eyes met Sharmell's in the ring.

Dri followed Simon to the ring, taking his bag as he went into the ring and she walked around the outside. She put the bag in his corner and focused on the match, or at least tried to. She was still a little spooked by what had happened. She didn't even know why she freaked out when Randy had touched her but she did and he didn't deserve it at all, he wasn't trying to hurt her.

Shaking her head, she focused on the match, watching Simon and cheering for him. She became more and more nervous as it neared her part but tried not to let is show, she knew she could do this.

Simon went down from a scissors kick and Adrianna pulled herself up onto the apron.

"Hey Booker." She yelled, stopping him from going from the pin.

"Look at what your wife could look like if she actually went on the Simon system." Adrianna spun in a slow circle before stopping halfway and seductively shaking her hips. She turned back to see him staring at her butt a big goofy grin on his face. Seeing Simon getting up she jumped down, just in time to see Sharmell moving towards her.

"You little skank." Booker's enraged wife yelled.

Adrianna's eyes widened in surprise and fear and she took off running in the opposite direction around the ring all the while Sharmell screaming and threatening her as she followed. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Simon knock Booker down and roll out of the ring right in between the two women, his smile no longer cheesy but looking almost threatening.

"Now, now, Sharmell, what have I told you about bugging my client."

Adrianna stopped and stood behind Simon a smirk on her face as he advanced on a defenseless Sharmell who was looking for her husband who was still not getting up, He came closer and closer and just as she turned away with a shriek, he reached out and grabbed her arm, pulling her back.

"I don't like people messing with my clients, Sharmell." He said, his smile dropping.

Adrianna kept the smirk in place her eyes full of malice as she wondered where Booker T was. Wasn't he supposed to rescue his wife, say 15 seconds ago? But Adrianna soon learned the answer to her unspoken question as someone grasped her hair and lifted her off the ground. She instinctively grabbed the arm to relieve some of the pressure, hiding her shock at what was happening. Now this was improv.

"Let her go Simon, or yours gets worse."

Simon spun around and seeing Adrianna suspended in the air, let go of Sharmell who ran to the other side, fixing her tiara as she went. Booker T dropped Adrianna who fell in a heap on the ground and moments later Simon was near her whispering to her.

"You okay?"

She gave a slight nod.

"You did good, he was a little slow in getting up, just sell this a little."

She nodded, holding the top of her head as Simon rolled into the ring and with a yell of anger charged Booker, who was checking over his wife.

Adrianna waited a few minutes before pushing her hair back and while still rubbing the top of her head, slowly got to her feet as Simon rolled Booker up and used the bottom rope for leverage for the win. As the bell rang, Adrianna let out a victory cry as Simon rolled out and put an arm around her checking her over as they walked up the ramp, gloating at an extremely pissed off Sharmell and Booker T in the ring.

They walked through the curtain and Dri exhaled deeply.

"Don't tell me you've been holding that in the whole time." Simon laughed.

She laughed with him. "I felt like it."

"Dinner?" He asked

Her smile faded but she nodded.

"I'll come get you when I'm done."

She nodded before hurrying back to her locker room, What she didn't expect was Randy Orton sitting in the hallway by her door.

"I'm surprised you didn't go inside." She scathingly remarked.

"Why the freak out?" He asked standing up.

She lifted an eyebrow at him. "You just get right to the point, don't you?" When he didn't respond, she rolled her eyes. "You scared me, okay? Sorry for the screeching I was just so into-"

"Bullshit." He called her bluff. "Did Simon hurt you?"

She let out a low laugh. "Isn't that sweet, Randy Orton acting concerned. That's still not gonna get you in my pants."

"Who said I wanted to?" He challenged her.

"Please, you actually concerned? I've been warned about you."

She opened her door, ready to end the conversation, but he didn't prove as willing when he followed her in.

"Excuse me, I didn't realize I had invited you in to my room."

"And you're gonna believe all those rumors?"

"Why shouldn't I? You haven't proved me otherwise."

"I don't have to prove anything."

She rolled her eyes. "Kay I'm gonna change so you can leave now."

He smirked, sitting down in the nearest chair "I'm fine here."

Adrianna glared at him and when he didn't move, she sighed and moved into the bathroom area.

"You better be gone when I come out." She yelled on her way.

Randy's smirk only grew. He heard the shower start but made no move to leave. Eventually there was a knock on the door and he opened it, coming face to face with her new bodyguard.

"What are you doing in her room?" Simon yelled, pushing past him into the room "Where the hell is she?"

"Taking a shower." Rand replied with a smirk.

"I swear to god if you touched her or did anything to hurt her I'll-"

"You'll what hurt her or threaten her some more?"

"What the fuck are you talking about?" Simon snapped.

"You don't think I didn't see how freaked she was, how scared she was by anyone touching her, how uncomfortable she was when you came to "rescue" her."

"You think I did something? I should be more worried about you, asshole. You're the one throwing yourself at her."

"She's hot, who wouldn't, I know you want her."

"Get out of here." Simon snapped. "Stay away from her."

"Make me." The Legend Killer snarled back. "You don't own her."

"So? I'll make sure scum like you stay's far away from her."

"She's a big girl Simon, if she wants to come near me, you can't stop her."

"I'll do what I can to make sure she stays far away from you, now get out of her room."

Randy and Simon glared at each other, neither one backing down until they heard a soft cough. Simon looked away first to see Dri dressed in jogging pants and a baggy sweatshirt her hair still wet forming dark ringlets down her back. Her dark brown eyes were filled with amusement a small smile lifting the corners of her mouth as she stared at the two men.

"Am I interrupting something important?" She asked.

Randy looked at her now and with a nod, left her room.

"Were you playing nice?" Dri asked dryly

"What was he doing in your room?"

"He followed me in."

"Did he hurt you?"

Dri stopped and looked at him. "Why are you so worried about Orton hurting me?"

"I just wanted to make sure he wasn't the one who made you act like this."

Her smile was frozen on her face but Simon saw the fear in her eyes. "Act like what?"

Simon stepped closer. "You look scared, you're acting scared. What happened?"

"Nothing."

"You're lying."

She shook her head. "You don't know me, Simon, for all you know this could just be me."

"But it's not, you just confirmed it by saying that."

He stepped closer and lifted his hand to her cheek, noticing that she seemed to tremble and slightly pull away. He dropped his hand and turned away sighing in frustration

"It's that asshole isn't it?"

She looked at him in confusion.

"Your boyfriend. You were scared of him last week and now you're scared of all men. What did he do to you?"

She forced a laugh and shook her head. "Nothing Simon, we're still fighting. He's a little jealous but we'll be fine, we're just in a rough spot."

Simon turned back to her ready to argue some more but stopped on the look on her face. Her eyes had gone steely and he could tell her smile was forced.

"You ready to get some food?"

She shook her head. "I think I'm just gonna go back to the hotel I'm really tired."

"Dri, I-"

"Simon, please, I just want to sleep."

He sighed but nodded anyway lifting up her bag for her and leading the way out to his car.

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The new diva, Adrianna Brent, is said to be traveling with her in ring partner, Simon Dean. The two have been spotted arriving and leaving all events together.

Dri crumpled the paper up in her hands as she closed the door behind her, not liking how this was starting up already. She had just arrived home and the first thing she saw when she entered was a piece of paper printed from the computer with the information on it. Mark wanted her to see this but why?

She walked into the living room where Lui jumped off the couch and ran to greet her, his tail wagging as he smothered her in kisses.

"Hey boy." She whispered, pulling him close. "Where is he?"

"Surprise." Mark Slurred behind her.

Dri sighed and stood up to face him. "Are you drunk already?"

"So how's Simon?"

"He's fine and so not the topic here."

"Are you already sleeping with him? It took months for you to give it up to me and it took you not even a week for him."

"That's some pretty big accusations you're throwing out there. What about last weekend when you were all over Slutty McSlut Slut?"

"You have no proof."

"Ronnie saw you, you jackass. And who were you getting drunk with this weekend?"

It was so swift that she didn't see it but she felt it and her eyes stung with tears and her cheek burned.

Dri did the only logical thing here, she slapped him back, just as hard.

"Two weeks on TV and you think you can wrestle?" Mark snarled.

"Don't ever hit me again." She snarled back. "You lay another fucking finger on me and I will personally cut off your balls."

"Don't you fucking talk to me like that, you cheap whore. You think you're some big celebrity now? You're not, you're nothing but a 5 cent trash bag hoe."

"And you're nothing but a two timing drunken jackass who can't even come up with his own lines but has to steal them from a wrestler."

He pushed her and she fell down her head hitting the wall.

"For fuck sakes, you moron." She yelled, grabbing her throbbing head. "You listen to me, it's over. I don't want you coming near me I don't want you talking to me, Stay the fuck away."

He grabbed her by the hair yanking her up and pulling her face close. "This isn't over. It's not over until I say it's over."

"Fuck you Mark." She spat, lifting her knee into his crotch. Beside her, Lui watched obediently, he knew his master and her boyfriend fought a lot and play wrestled around so he didn't make a move.

Mark let go of her and went down and Dri ran up the stairs, she didn't get far as Mark grabbed her foot and pulled her back her chin smashing into the steps and dazing her for a second, but it was enough for Mark to scramble further up the stairs on top of her.

"You asshole." She hissed through clenched teeth.

He laughed at her and she spit her saliva and blood that was filling her mouth at him. He wiped it off and grabbed a handful of her hair, slamming her head back into the stairs and taking a little more fight out of her.

"You're mine." He whispered, reaching below her to undo her pants.

She lifted her glazed eyes to him. "Go to hell." She mumbled as a thought struck her. "Lui." she yelled. "Attack."

Her beloved Pit-bull ran up the stairs and at the distressed state of his master, took a big bite out of Mark, who screamed and kicked the dog off who stumbled back a bit but Lui charged forward again and this time Mark was ready and he picked him up throwing him down the stairs and into the wall below.

"Lui." She screeched when her dog took a few moments to shake his head and stand.

Dri was so pissed off that he had actually gone and hurt her best friend she lifted up her foot and pushed Mark down so he went rolling down the stairs as well, landing in a heap at the bottom and not moving after that.

Dri let her head drop back down with a sigh, her mind unable to comprehend what had just happened. Below her, Lui was whimpering and she slowly sat up.

"Lui, you okay boy?"

The black pit-bull looked up at her, worry in his big brown eyes.

"Come here boy."

He slowly walked up the stairs and she could tell her was hurting too but when he reached her, he only nuzzled her hand, laying his head in her lap. She let her head fall on top of his, contemplating her next step.

She was done here but she didn't want to pack anything up now in case Mark woke up. She'd just grab what she could then she would take Lui and drive to the next house show. It wouldn't be that far. She had time now and she didn't want to put Lui in a carrier on the plane. She would have one of her friends, preferably guy friends to come get her stuff or her parents when Mark was at work but there was no way in hell she was staying here a moment longer with this monster.

Gathering up what she would need she packed it all into her car and her and Lui got in, pulling out of the Driveway as if it was on fire. Picking up her phone she left a message On Ronnie's phone, explaining She was close enough to drive and she would see her next weekend. She promised to call later but she wasn't in the mood to talk. She turned off her phone and rolled down the window, not caring how cold it was to get some air on her face. Her whole head ached as did various places on her body from being pushed and pulled around.

"What happened?" She asked out loud.

Lui lifted his head at her question and she reached over patting his head, content, he curled up into a ball, falling asleep. Dri continued petting him as she drove. Hours later she stopped, her head hurting her too much, she just needed to rest for a bit. Pulling into the parking lot of a nearby Walmart, she went in and picked up some Advil, dog food, water and snacks for herself. When she got back to the car, she let Lui out to go to the bathroom and took 3 Advil's for the pain. When both were ready, they hopped back in the car. Pain or not, Dri was determined to drive the whole way. She wanted to put as much distance between them as she could.

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