A/N: I know it's been ages since I've updated this, and to anyone who was actually reading it or cares, I apologize.
But life/work/school have taken over and I'm much more focused on that.
The lovebirds seemed inseparable.
There was not a minute that week that you didn't see Kelly and Alex together, and it was no different the next Monday at the RAW show.
Kelly's eyes widened as she read the match board outside the main locker room.
"Number one contenders match..." She whispered, mainly to herself.
"This is your chance, babe!"
Kelly smiled. "I know."
"You can beat her. I know you can." Alex said encouragingly.
Kelly and Natalya were far from friends, but they had stayed away from each other once both ended up on RAW.
Alex gave her an assuring side-hug as they walked back to the nearest hallway.
He helped her up onto one of the production cases, and they waited for the opening promo and first match on the card to end.
A mere forty-five minutes flew by, much faster than Kelly had expected.
CM Punk told off everyone in sight and Dolph Ziggler destroyed Zack Ryder in seemingly record time, and then it was Kelly's turn to take the stage.
Kelly nodded in respect to Natalya, and got the same in return.
Alex kissed the top of her head. "Good luck."
Kelly smiled.
Her music and the voice of Justin Roberts blared through the building as she stepped out onto the stage.
A huge pop of cheers welcomed her and boosted her confidence.
She skipped to the ring with nothing but victory in her mind.
Tonight, she would take the first step to becoming Divas Champion. And this time, no one would be able to stop her.
...
Natalya was in no rush to get to the ring.
Her slow trek was beginning to irritate Kelly, which rose her adrenaline level.
The ref called for the bell, and Natalya was turned around into the corner, yelling back into the audience.
A cheap win is better than a loss.
Kelly ran to Natalya, slipped her hand under the bigger Diva, and rolled her up school girl style for the pin.
1, 2, 3.
"Here is your winner and NEW number one contender, Kelly Kelly!"
Justin Roberts' words rung through her ears. They drowned out every other sound.
Number one contender...
She did it!
It took thirty seconds to change her future. Thirty seconds.
This wasn't possible, was it?
Surely it had to be. Because she was now next in line for the Divas Championship!
Kelly was vaguely aware of the tears that fell down her cheeks as she headed towards the back, eagerly anticipating Alex's reaction.
...
As she entered the catering area, she was met with the warm embrace that could only come from Alex Riley.
"You did it! You did it, Kellz!"
"Don't get to excited." Nikki Bella's voice broke the couple's excitement.
"You still have to go through me before you can have this." Brie smirked and pulled her title higher on her shoulder.
"6 days. Make the rest of that title reign last, Brie." Kelly spat back.
"Good luck, Blondie. You and your boy toy are going to need it."
The twins twirled around with a swish of their capes, and stalked off in the opposite direction.
Kelly watched them leave with sheer anger etched in her features.
Alex's arm motioning to walk down the hall was the only thing making her snap out of her trance-like stare.
...
About halfway down the hall, Alex was stopped by a crew member to talk.
Kelly stood silently, her eyes lingering around the building.
Her gaze shifted straight ahead, and she saw Wade standing next to Alberto Del Rio. He was saying something.
Kelly's muscles tensed as she read Wade's lips;
"Thanks for helping us out."
He pulled a large wad of cash from his suit pocket, and began counting it off and setting it into Alberto's palm.
The smirk on Alberto's face...
Kelly's mind went blank.
Suddenly, different images flashed in her head.
Alberto's face. Somewhere in the distance there was a horn honking. News articles stating that a WWE Superstar was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car. Bright white lights. Alex in the hospital. Alberto's face...
Alberto!
And then, everything clicked together.
Kelly grabbed Alex's arm and screamed as realization dawned on her.
"Kelly! What's wrong?" Alex asked in panic.
"Alberto! It was him!"
"What?"
"He's the one that hit you!"
It was Alex who looked up this time.
He did just as Wade crashed into him, knocking him to the ground.
Kelly screamed again, but was silenced as Alberto's hand covered her mouth.
"Shut up, puta." He hissed.
She whimpered into his hand as she struggled to get lose of his grip, but it seemed useless.
Alex was doing no better.
The larger man made easy game of Riley, almost finishing him off in an instant.
Kelly jerked her head and it caused Alberto's hand to slip, giving her enough time to scream with every bit of hope she had left.
"Alex!"
Alex looked up, and saw Kelly was trapped in Alberto's arms.
A rush of adrenaline swept through him, and Alex pushed Wade off of him with ease.
Wade's head hit the wall with a loud thud, and it was easy to see that he was in no position to fight back anymore.
Alex stood up, and Alberto threw Kelly to the side.
Clearly not wanting any part of Alex, he helped Wade up, and ran off down the hall.
"This time, Riley!" He growled as they fled.
Alex snorted before quickly turning to Kelly.
"Are you okay?" He asked frantically.
"Yes, I'm fine. Just... scared."
"No need. They're gone for a while." Alex said as he pulled Kelly into his arms.
Her shaking was unmistakable.
"Let's get you home. You don't need to worry about them, you have a championship to win."
Kelly nodded absentmindedly and began following him as he led her to the locker room.
6 more days...