A/N: I'm probably just going to do each chapter as like, what happens at the RAW tapings and Pay-Per-Views. Because I'm too lazy to think of relevant things to do during the rest of the week. That might explain some stuff.
Kelly smiled to herself as she tied her boots, quietly humming along to her iPod, that was playing her current favorite song, "Stereo Hearts" by Gym Class Heroes and Adam Levine.
"Make me your radio," Kelly whispered to herself as she tied her laces into a bow.
"Thought love was dead but now you're changing my mind." She continued after a few lines, her smile returning.
Kelly had been in an amazing mood since her date with Wade. She'd been on cloud nine all week.
She stood up from the bench and picked up her belt before walking over to the full length mirror across the room.
Still humming the song, Kelly pushed the belt through the first loop on her black leather shorts, and absentmindedly continued this with the rest of them until she got back to the front, and hooked the belt together.
She positioned the probably too big studded belt buckle more in the middle, before turning her attention to her top.
The green zebra print fabric was slightly falling, so she pushed it up, to where it was covering her chest at bit better. Damn that PG rule.
Kelly heard a loud knock on the door, and glanced at it for a moment before shouting, "Hold on a sec!"
She ruffled her hair a bit, and nodded in approval at her appearance.
Walking over to the door, she was confused when it was revealed that Alex Riley was on the other side.
"Alex? What's up?" She asked.
"I just wanted to talk to you." He answered calmly.
Kelly stepped out of the locker room and shut the door behind her.
"So?"
"Why.. were you on a date with Wade?"
Kelly felt her mood start to shift.
"Look I don't think that's any of your business. The real question is, why were you at my house while I was on that date?"
"Because maybe I wanted to see my best friend that has barely spoken to me in almost two months." Alex replied, his voice laced with unintentional sarcasm.
"Well with this attitude you've had, maybe there's a reason I haven't talked to you. Ever thought of that?"
Kelly instantly regretted her words when she noticed a look of hurt flash across Alex's features.
Alex opened his mouth to speak, but was cut off before he could by two approaching Divas.
"Well, well, well. Look at this, Nikki."
"Kelly getting with another Superstar? I'm so shocked!"
"Not!" Both Bellas chimed in unison.
"You guys are pathetic." Alex piped up.
"Says the guy who's only famous for being The Miz's lackey." Brie said smoothly.
"Ahaha." Alex replied sarcastically. "At least I'm not a rip-off LayCool."
Brie and Nikki stared at him with dropped jaws.
After a second though, Brie smiled and chuckled devilishly. "It's okay, A-Ri. I'm a champion. That's a LOT more than either of you can say."
Alex stiffened. They were really getting on his nerves.
"So, getting your new boy toy to fight your battles for you, huh Kelly?" Nikki acknowledged how Kelly hadn't said a word.
"I don't need anyone to fight anything for me." Kelly snapped at her.
"Oh really?" Nikki laughed skeptically.
"Really. And I'll prove it tonight when I beat Gail for the number one contender spot. And again this Sunday at Capitol Punishment when I beat your ass!" Kelly stated aggressively, pointing her finger in Brie's direction.
The twins scoffed, and stepped closer to Kelly, the intent to hurt clearly on their faces.
"Do something!" Kelly yelled, and The Bellas pounced.
"Hey!" Alex interjected, trying to pull the girls apart.
Nikki broke free, and pushed Alex away.
"What's going on here?"
Seeing what was happening, Wade jumped down and gripped Kelly's waist, pulling her up and away from Brie and Nikki.
"Barrett?" Both girls screeched angrily.
Wade placed a shaken and frightened Kelly down on her feet.
"Now what do you two think you're doing?" Wade asked them.
Alex watched Wade, and noticed a weird softness in his eyes towards The Bellas.
"That skank threatened us!" Nikki shouted defensively.
Kelly winced.
Wade put a hand on Kelly's back.
"And are you also going to tell me that she threw the first punch?"
The twins went silent and looked at each other.
"Thought so. Now, can we all just play nice until you guys actually have a match?" Wade asked calmly.
The Bellas groaned. "Whatever." They replied, before disappearing into the Divas locker room.
Kelly smiled after they were gone. "Thank you, Wade."
She wrapped her arms around his waist and gave him a tight hug.
Alex continued to eye Wade. "So, what? You're playing peacemaker now?"
Wade raised his eyes to Alex's, and a smirk crossed his lips. He turned back to Kelly, and kissed her forehead. "I'll see you later, dear."
"Alright. Bye." Kelly responded. She waved to him as he walked towards catering.
"Kelly, listen to me," Alex pleaded, turning Kelly around to face him.
"What're you talking about?" She asked, already becoming annoyed again.
"Some thing's up, Kell. I don't know what though."
"Oh, shut. Up! Is there nobody around here that can just be happy for me for once?" Kelly shouted.
"It's not that it's just-"
"Just what? What do you know, Alex?"
"I know Wade enough to know that he's a sneaky little bastard. I don't trust him, Kell and neither should you."
Kelly made a disgusted look. "Too late." She stated simply before she turned to leave.
She had a match soon, why was everyone trying to ruin her spirit? She was happy. Why couldn't anyone accept that?
"I'll show them all." Kelly whispered to herself as she stepped up in front of the curtain.
"Let's do this."
...
The arena went silent for a moment, before Kelly's music hit and the place erupted.
She was barely in the mood to be all flashy tonight, but she did her best to smile and high-five as many fans as she could.
Stepping through the ring ropes, Kelly kept her eyes locked on Gail Kim.
Even as she jumped on the turnbuckle, she had a serious look about her.
It was easy to tell that Kelly was in an unusual mood.
Tonight was about winning. There was no other option.
Kelly and Gail shook hands, and the bell rang.
...
The match had only been going for a couple minutes, but Kelly had Gail weakened.
Gail laid in the middle of the mat basically motionless, and Kelly picked her up by her hair, and set up her finisher.
With a leg around Gail's neck, Kelly let out a piercing scream before dropping Gail on her face.
She rolled her over, and easily got the pin.
Her music blasted again, and she felt much more happier at this point.
Her happiness escalated further as Justin Roberts announced, "And the NEW number one contender for the Divas Championship, Kelly Kelly!"
As Kelly jumped around excitedly and blew kisses to the crowd, she silently prayed that the cameras didn't pick up the small amount of tears forming in her eyes.
...
When she burst back through the curtain, Wade was the first person Kelly saw.
"Congratulations sweetie! I knew you could do it." He praised her.
"Thanks, babe." Kelly replied, wrapping her arms around him.
"I'm happy for you, Kelly." Alex's approaching voice said.
Kelly smiled at him softly. "Thanks."
"Kelly! Girl!" Eve chimed in.
"Eve! I did it!"
"I know!" Eve replied as she put Kelly in a tight bear hug.
"Don't kill me, Eve." Kelly joked.
Eve laughed. "I'm sorry, I'm just so excited! I know you'll beat those stupid twins."
"Stupid, huh?" Brie questioned as her and Nikki joined the group.
Eve tensed.
"Thought so." Brie smirked.
"So, you actually won? Ha. Wow." Nikki asked.
"Of course. I wouldn't let a chance to put you two in your place slip through my fingers." Kelly told them bravely.
"We'll see who gets put in their place." Brie replied.
"Hey, I said we'll all play nice." Wade cut in.
The twins rolled their eyes.
"We'll see you Sunday, Kelly. Let's just hope you don't get too distracted with your little boy toy over here." Nikki said, pointing towards Wade.
"Jealous?" Kelly asked.
A smirk between Wade and The Bellas was exchanged; and Alex noticed.
"Not at all, sweetheart." Brie answered.
"Anyway, we've got better things to do tonight. See you in D.C." Nikki ended the conversation before it went further.
The Bellas walked off, a couple snickers from them were heard, but ignored.
"Don't worry about 'em, Kellz." Eve assured her.
"I won't."
"Good luck, this Sunday, girl." Eve added, before waving and leaving herself.
Alex stared at Barrett, trying desperately to find out what he was up to. But he found nothing.
"So, Kelly, want to head out with me now that your segment's over?" Wade asked, breaking the silence that formed after Eve's departure.
"Oh, sure. Just let me go get changed." Kelly smiled and started to walk away, but Alex grabbed her arm.
"Kelly,"
"Alex... just let me live. God it's like you're my father." Kelly was getting extremely sick of Alex trying to interfere.
Wade smirked at Alex as Kelly said this.
Alex sighed, and let go of her arm. "Fine."
"Thank you." She said coldly.
She walked away, with Wade following closely behind her.
Alex took a deep breath.
He would get to the bottom of this. There was no way he'd allow anyone to hurt Kelly. Not on his watch. He would just have to do what he could, and save her.
He just prayed that he'd get to her in time.