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CHAPTER THIRTEEN

RAW: 25TH JANUARY 2010

COLUMBUS, OHIO

"What the hell is the matter with you two? Look I really don't know what happened in the ring last week, all I know is the 'Royal Rumble' is causing everybody to be on edge. You both have to get on the same page. We all need to be united so to speak, or we'll never get through this. And to top it off, the arguments and bickering and doing my head in. I didn't betray everyone and everything I've ever known for this. I didn't. I sided myself with you three because you are better than everybody else. You three can bring me through this business. You can help me and I can help you or I wouldn't be here. So just sort out your issues and suck it up" I snapped, walking towards Ted and Cody as they sat on a bench in the locker room, lacing their boots up.

They both stood up, Ted with his arms folded across his chest and Cody with his hands on his hips. They stared me down, lips molded into glares.

"If anyone has anything to sort out, its you Noah. You need to deal with the repercussions of last week, of what you did to Shawn...." Ted began.

"Yeah, perhaps you should think of that, before you lecture us on our workmanship".

"Hey! I have thought about it. What I did was for the best, I would never have been satisfied with them. I know it, you know and so do they. And it isn't just me who'll have to deal with the repercussions. You will too. You were in the ring with me when it happened, so don't rule yourselves out of their revenge plan. And don't think that there won't be one, 'cause there will be. Look, at the end of the day, you two are among the best in this business, and that's my personal opinion" I watched two cocky grins come over their faces and I couldn't help myself from smiling a little "I think that we could be of use to each other. So I just need you to deal with this...this tension between the both of you. It's not good for you, me, or for Legacy. Please".

They both nodded and looked at one another before looking back at me.

"Thank you" I said as I turned to exit the locker room "Oh and Randy wants to see the two of you" I added before shutting the door behind me.


I stood outside the locker room door, breathing deeply for a few moments. I leaned back against the door, gasping as the cold wood, bit into my bare back. I shook my hair out a little, twitching my lips before jumping up as the door opened behind me.

I turned around, letting out a startled yelp. Ted smirked as he saw the shock on my face, reaching his hand out to frame my cheek, pushing a lock of hair behind my ear.

"Hey" he whispered softly.

"Hi...." I let out a breath "I'm sorry...you know...about what I said...what I did....ummmm... last week. I've not really apologized and I wanted too. You've been great to me Teddy, and I just wanted to say I'm....." he silenced me with his lips, covering my own in a rough, demanding kiss. My lips parted instantly under his, my body falling into his embrace. His hand, covered my cheek, fingers curling onto the side of my neck, holding my face in place as he ravished my lips.

"Mmmmm...I know" he murmured, pulling away, pressing his forehead against my own.


RANDY'S POV

I sat on a bench in my locker room, my elbows leaning on my legs, my head in my hands. I let out a sigh, rubbing my hands over my face and groaning.

I couldn't get the image of Noah crying in the ring out of my head. It was driving me crazy. Everything was effecting me. I could remember how she sounded as she cried, which had made my chest constrict, leaving me struggling for breath, the way she smelled; of coconut and something orangey, the way she felt in my arms, her small frame with those soft curves contrasted against her toned muscle beneath my bigger, rough hands. The way she held onto me as she cried and buried her face in my chest as I carried her backstage.

Her face floated behind my eyelids every time I shut them, frustrating me to no end.

"Fucking hell!!" I shouted and threw the cup that was next to me across the room. The plastic clattered off the wall with a crack and dropped to the floor.

"Ughhh!!" I groaned, burying my face in my arms again.

My head shot up as my ring tone rang through the room. I jumped up and crossed the room in two strides, shoved my hand in my bag and grasped for the phone. My hand curled around it and I pulled it out.

"Hello?" I answered, rubbing my eyes with my fingers.

"Babe, its me. I wanted to wish you good luck for the show" Sam's voice sounded on the other side of the phone. I grimaced a little before forcing myself to smile and turned to look at the state my locker room was in. My street clothes were scattered around the room, there were towels from the shower dropped on the floor, my bag was dumped at me feet and that cup still lay on the floor.

"Oh, yeah, thanks honey. Is everything okay?"

"Yeah, its fine. I wanted to let you know, that I booked my ticket. I'm coming up next week. We can spend some time together and I can travel with you for a few weeks. Doesn't that sound fantastic babe".

"Uhhh....wow...yeah...that's good...news..ughhh..yeah good news Sam".

"Well don't sound too enthusiastic Randy".

"No, I am really. It'll be great having you here. I gotta run honey. Speak to you later".

"Okay, I love you".

"Love you". I ended the call and threw the phone back in my bag before storming from the locker room and heading over to Ted and Cody's locker room.

I rounded the corner but stepped back as I spotted Noah. She was standing outside the door to Ted and Cody's locker room. Her back was pressed up against the wooden door, her head down as she took a few deep breaths.

My eyes raked over her form, her long legs clad in dark blue denim jeans, a black glittery belt through the loops, and a black top which didn't cover very much. It had sequiny seams at her neck, in what I think is a halterneck style and around the waistband of her jeans. The material was stretched over her front in a diamond shape, open on the shoulders and hips, meeting at her sides just near her breasts. She had on black high heels as well.

I watched her stand up quickly and turn around.

"Hey" a voice whispered softly. I kept my back pressed against the wall, just looking around so I could see what was happening.

"Hi...." she let out a breath "I'm sorry...you know...about what I said...what I did....ummmm last week. I've not really apologized and I wanted too. You've been great to me Teddy, and I just wanted to say I'm....." she stopped talking. I look around and saw them both emerged in a kiss. Her lips parted under his, her body falling towards him. His fingers curved around her cheek and neck holding her face in place as he kissed her. As she he held her, I saw her back was almost completely bare, if only for a few sequined straps crossing diagonally over her back top to bottom. My eyes were drawn to the dragon winding up her spine. I wanted to run my fingertips over the design, caress her skin. I felt my tongue dart out of my mouth, as I imagined my lips and tongue ghost over the tattoo.

"Mmmmm...I know" he murmured, pulling away and touching his forehead to her own.

I pulled my head back around and took a deep breath, as I laid my head back against the wall and shut my eyes.

Fuck!!


NOAH'S POV

"You ready hon?" I turned around to see Mickie standing there. I smiled and nodded a little "You sure you're okay?"

"Yeah, I'm good Mickie. I just still feel stressed about what happened in kayfabe, but I know its just the way things go. And H and Shawn said they were okay with it. But I haven't really spoken to them since last week".

"You need to talk to them Noah. I'm sure everything will be fine, but you should be on good terms with them. Don't let this ruin your relationship with them. They're like big brothers to you, or fathers even".

"I know. We should get ready for the scene". She nodded and disappeared down the hall a little bit. She held her thumbs up when she was ready for the camera to start rolling.


"What the hell are you playing at?". I turned around to see Mickie marching towards me. She was dressed in her ring outfit, her face like thunder.

She looked up at me and glared.

"I have no idea what you're talking about. What?"

"Last week is what I'm talking about. How could you betray Hunter and Shawn like that?"

"Look, I've got no qualms with you Mick, we've all got to do things that we don't like. So if you don't mind, I'd like you to keep your nose out of my business".

"Just tell me what you were thinking Noah? A deal with him. With Randy Orton. What's gotten into you? You know he's the most dangerous guy here, he'll destroy you as soon as you put one foot wrong. Don't be fooled by him".

"And tell me how that has anything to do with you!?! What I do and who I do it with is damn all for you to be concerned with James".

"Oh so its a last name basis now? What happened to you?"

"I took a reality check. Not everything is bunnies and rainbows Mickie. And maybe you need to realise that. And if you can't, somebody will have to show you.

"What? You? Please, I'd love to see you try".

"Fine, we'll take it to the ring. How about Ted, Cody and myself against you and two partners of your choice. Tonight. And I'll make sure you learn to keep your nose out" I snapped, moving past her and walking down the corridor, the camera following my retreating back.


I turned the corner, as usual not looking where I was going. I bumped into a heavy frame. My eyes met with the chest of a black t-shirt, stretched over a very impressive chest. My eyes followed the shirt upwards, taking in the grey patterned veins, and the skull towards the top. Before my eyes met his face, I already knew it was Randy.

"Hey" I smiled widely at him, hoping my heartbeat would return to normal. His presence always made my heart race, even when I didn't want it to. There was no denying he had an effect; a major effect, on me. It had always been that way, ever since the day we met. It was at school. I was a scrawny 7 year old, with glasses and one of my front teeth missing. I had mousy brown hair, laying gently across my shoulders with a heavy fringe which almost touched my glasses. I was a skinny bookworm who immersed herself in sports, mostly playing soccer and watching wrestling with my dad. I never had many friends, especially since I'd only recently moved to St Louis, my friends were my books.


FLASHBACK

Sitting in class, a random day in October, when the door opened just after class had started. The teacher was escorting a boy inside. He was a little bigger than me and had short brown hair, the colour of chestnuts, his eyes were deep blue, like sapphires and sparkled under the light..

The teacher had a hand on his shoulder, showing the boy into the room.

"Everyone, this is Randy Orton, he's been transferred into this class because of his good grades. I want everyone to make him feel welcome. You can sit over there beside Noah" He said pointing at me. The boy turned his eyes on me, strolling over. I looked him over, dressed in a pair of brand new denim jeans, a blue and white checked shirt, with a white vest visible just beneath it. He had black trainers on as well.

He took the seat next to me and I looked away from him instantly, staring back down at the purple book I'd been writing in. I felt his eyes upon me and I looked up at him, pushing my glasses up my nose so I could see him properly.

He smiled a toothy grin at me and held his hand out across to my desk.

"I'm Randy" he spoke in a smooth voice. I nodded and took his hand, shaking it a little before letting it go quickly.

"My name's Noah. I just moved here not that long ago". He nodded and his smile stayed on his face.

"That tells me why I haven't seen you around before. You must be really smart, if you're not in any of my classes".

"I think I'm actually in your gym class. But we don't get paired up with the boys all that much".

"Ummmm...okay, what you writing in there?" he asked pointing to the purple book. I started and drew my eyes to the book, placing my hand over the cover protectively.

I shook my head and murmured "Just some private stuff. Silly stuff, don't really matter".

"I won't laugh, if you show me. I promise" he replied with a smile, flashing his teeth accompanied by a wink. I felt my cheeks grow hot, as a blush spread over them. I bowed my head and shook it a little "Please. I want to be friends with you. I promise I won't laugh".

I was feeling a little skeptical about it but he looked like I could trust him. I'd never shown anybody what was in the book and I didn't want to be laughed it. It was my biggest secret.

"Okay" I nodded and pushed my glasses up the bridge of my nose once more. I pulled the sleeves of my cardigan down over my hands before I passed him the book gently. I sat forward in my seat, watching him take it. His hand curved around the book and he pulled it towards him, placing it on the desk.

He flicked the cover open and I brought my hands up to my mouth, covering it as I watched him. I bit down on the sleeve of my cardigan, trying to will myself to trust him and not grab the book back and hug it to my chest protectively.

He flicked through it and when I knew he was getting close to my secret, I covered my face.

I heard the teacher's voice and I looked up to see him signalling that the bell would go for break in a few moments. He told us to pack up our things and get ready to go outside. I turned as I heard Randy's laugh. He was looking at the book and then he looked up at me, his mouth opened as his laugh tumbled off his lips.

I frowned and felt tears come to my eyes. I stood up and stood at his desk, grabbed the book back and looked at the page he was on.

It had pictures of Ricky Steamboat, Randy Savage, Ric Flair, Ted Dibiase and 'Cowboy' Bob Orton.

I shut the book with a thud and turned away. I went to sit down but the bell rang so I picked up my jacket and threw it on, tucking my book away in my bag. I turned around to see Randy standing behind me, a frown on his lips.

"You promised you wouldn't laugh" I said simply turning to walk away. He grabbed my hand and turned me around.

"Wait, you don't get it. Its just that....well..." he rubbed the back of his neck "I know those people in your book".

"Now you're making fun of me. Some 'friend' you turned around to be. I don't want to talk to you" I pulled away from him and ran out the class.


END OF FLASHBACK

"Noah!!". I snapped my head up to look at Randy and shook the blurriness out of my vision.

"Sorry, I was just remembering the day we met" I smiled a little "You laughed at me".

He rubbed the back of his neck with his hand and nodded "Yeah, when I promised I wouldn't. It was only because you had my dad in your book and pictures of Randy, Ric and Ted's dad. If you had just let me explain instead of running away" he ran his tongue over his teeth after he'd spoken.

"Yeah, you were right as usual Mr Obnoxious...."

"You wound me Princess" he chuckled. I nodded and smiled sweetly up at him. He went silent for a few moments before his hand came and cupped my cheek. His thumb stroked over the apple of cheek "Sam's coming up next week". My mouth opened a little as I stared up at him, his hand still on my cheek.

"Oh ummmm....wow, that's ummm, good news?". It was more of a question than a statement, I said looking around the corridor.

"Yeah, I guess so".

"Well at least I can meet the woman who's captured your heart O. She must be somethin' special, you deserve it. I really need to go and get in my ring gear, I'll see you out there". I took his hand and pulled it off my cheek gently, dropped it and then moved past him, heading for my locker room.

END OF CHAPTER

A/N 2: I thought I'd end it there. Its a bit long as it is and well, I've got more to write for the next chapter. Hope you liked it XxX