Here Comes Trouble
A WWE Fan Fiction Story
Chapter 8:
I walked the empty halls of the hotel to my room. I slowly pulled out my room key, and put it in the door slot, and pushed the heavy oak door open as soon as it showed a blinking green light.
Am I getting myself in deeper, or will this play out the way that I want it to? I have to play it out and see. I could still feel my insides pull apart slowly from this evening, seeing Stu there openly on a date with Kelly. I was willing to do whatever it took to stop myself from hurting and put some of that if not all back onto Stu.
I plopped down on the soft queen sized bed, and stared at the off white ceiling. I closed my eyes and slowly let myself drift off into a deep sleep.
'I stood in a dark room, and I was scared, and cold. I wrapped my arms around myself, and then someone turned on a spot light. I noticed where I was. I was standing in the middle of the WWE ring, but I was not in my ring gear, I was completely naked. I opened my mouth to scream, but nothing came out. I looked around me and I saw a crowd miraculously appear, and I tried to shield myself. I couldn't believe this was happening to me. I saw a pair of black boots, and I froze, looking up to come face to face with Stu, in character as Wade Barrett. He had Kelly- Kelly on his arm.
"Come what may!" I quickly turned around to see Justin standing there, and I nodded.'
I awoke in a sweat to the sound of my phone going off. I tried to catch my breath, and quickly grabbed my phone not seeing who it was.
"H..Hello?" I tried to hide the sleep from my voice.
"Jamie, this is Vince." I checked the time, and it was nearly 8:00a.m.
"Yes,Vince?"
"I need you to fly out to Tampa, meet Justin Gabriel, your sister,Stu Bennett, John Cena, and a few other superstars for a make a wish meet and greet, for a 12 year old little girl." This was a great part of the WWE we were always deeply involved in make a wish, and helping out others. "Her name is Mary Jenkins, and she has a brain tumor." I gasped.
"How soon?" I asked packing as we spoke.
"I need you on the noon flight out today. You will meet up with the others when you land."
"Of Course… uh thanks Vince I'll keep you posted."
"I know you won't let me down Jamie."
I hung up and quickly make my way to the airport. Vince had wired me and the rest of the superstars attending flight tickets.
I pulled up to the drop off gate, and I saw Stu standing there checking in his bags. I swallowed my pride and grabbed my bags to do the same. I kept praying he wouldn't see me. He was wearing a tight black tee shirt that really showed off his muscles, and a pair of dark jeans. I came closer… please don't turn around, just go right on through the gate… Oh man he was wearing Axe body spray, and it smelt so alluring… I took a deep breath, trying to not to make a sound. I tried to focus on something else… The little girl we were going to see, taxes… oh wait I have to get Lizzy to help me with mine this year, and… Oh shit he turned around ,and he was staring at me now. He is giving me an amused look. Shit I must look so panicked.
"Jamie!" I blinked bringing myself out of my daze.
"What?" He chuckled.
"What enjoying the view, or did you learn to sleep with your eyes open now?" I rolled my eyes.
"You're so narcissistic!" I shoved past him to check my bags in, and get checked in, but he just stood there.
"And I can see right through you sweet heart! You're just as shallow!" I scoffed.
"Ha! That's funny coming from you!"
"You love it and you know it!" I glared at him. "Yea, in fact you crave it!"
"What?" I was half laughing.
"Yea, you love dangerous men, me… Ste…" I nearly choked at the mention of Ste.
"I am not with Ste, nor do I crave him!"
"I noticed you didn't deny craving me" He chuckled, and I punched him in the chest. "See that means you want me!"
"Don't kid yourself Stu, I'm over your form of …" I looked him up and down. "Pathetic seduction." I chuckled and walked past him to board the plane.
I left Stu dumb founded, but I hid the tears as I tried to hide the pain. I took my seat in the window seat the back of the plane. I put on my mp3 player, and let the music try to sooth my anxiety. The plane started to fill up and I rested my head against the back of the seat, and closed my eyes. I felt some one sit down next to me, but didn't think much of it until I felt that person pull the headphones out of my ear.
"Still afraid of flying?" I heard Stu chuckle.
"Stu that isn't funny!" I grabbed my ear phones back and put his hand on my knee, sending chills through my body. I looked up at him. "Don't" I whispered looking down at his hand.
"What… you don't crave me, right? My touch doesn't drive you crazy…" I bit my lip, and let my mouth speak before checking with my brain.
"I'm seeing someone!" I blurted out.
"What? Who… Ste?" I scoffed.
"NO… Justin"
"Gabriel?" He chuckled.
"Yes, do you have a problem with that?"
"He's not your type, love"
"Excuse me! He is a good guy!"
"Yea, but you like mysterious, bad boys, with an element of surprise… Justin" He laughed again. "You'll be bored!" I glared at him, and put my earphones back in and had every intention of ignoring him the rest of the trip.
Stu had exited the plane without another word to me, and for that I was grateful, and it gave me hope that perhaps I made him jealous, and that in itself made me smile.
By the time I had gotten to baggage claim I had met up with everyone as per Vince's request. John, Justin, Lizzy and Stu stood in front of me waiting for my instruction.
"Hey everyone, I see all of you got Vince's e-mail, this is a very rewarding thing this company does, and I am glad I can be a part of this. We are seeing a 12 year old girl, named Mary Jenkins. She has a brain tumor, and she requested a meeting with the WWE as her make a wish, wish." I looked over at everyone, and told them we had a limo coming to get us to take us to the hospital. I figured it was a way to travel so why not? Though before we all got in I grabbed Justin by the arm.
"Hey, I need to talk to you for a sec" He raised an eyebrow at me, as I led him off the side so no one would hear us.
"What is it? You look more neurotic than usual."
"First of all, shut up!" Then I looked behind me one more time to make sure Stu was not there. "But I need you to pretend that we are a couple. I know it was going to be a few flirting and kisses to make Stu jealous, but I slipped up. I sort of blurted out that we were together." I went on rambling out the situation, and inside Justin's mind he was singing and dancing. This was everything that he has always wanted. He tried to control his grin from spreading across his face, as he nodded and pretended to think it over, and he concerned about my actions.
"…so will you do it?" I looked at him pleadingly.
"Jamie, you know whatever you need I'm here" I sighed
"I don't want you to think I am weird" He chuckled
"I know you are in fact weird, but I am on board, I told you from the beginning." I tilted my head, trying to figure him out. "No weirdness… I promise" and he held up a few fingers. "Scouts honor!" I laughed, and we entered the Limo to go see our number one fan.
I sat next to Justin and I wasn't used to the side by side seating, so I tried to relax seeing Stu staring at me. I reached next to me and grabbed Justin's hand. He immediately took that cue, and interlocked his fingers in mine, and rub his thumb against the palm of my hand. Of course I had to be ticklish, and started to giggle, getting the attention of everyone else in ride as well. I blushed and tried to focus on what was going on outside.
We pulled up to St. Josephine's hospital for children ten minutes later, and we couldn't get there fast enough. We entered through a side door, and were immediately greeted by a frighteningly tall dark Italian man dressed in navy blue scrubs, and a big smile on his face.
"Welcome" HE extended his hand to all of us. " I'm Miguel, you all must be from the WWE. Mary has been talking about it nonstop, she is very excited."
"Were very excited to meet her" John replied.
"This is a rewarding part of this job, and were glad we could be here for her" I replied. Everyone else nodded.
"We here at St. Josephine's do not believe in exploiting un necessary media, or gossip so you won't be seeing any reporters here."
"Thank you" I nodded to the man who had introduced himself as the activities director. Lizzy went to square things over with him, and fill out paperwork, while the rest of us walked down a long hall way with brightly colored artwork on the walls, probably by the patients here, to room 107. When we walked in we saw a tiny girl with a pink bandana on her head, and dressed in a gray sweat shirt and light blue pajama bottoms. She was really engrossed in watching something on tv, until we walked in. She looked up and almost had to do a double take. She looked to be so shocked, that she was speechless.
"Hello Mary" I said as we all stood by her bed.
"OH my god! Jamie Montgomery, John Cena, Wade Barrett, and Justin Gabriel!"
"Hey Kiddo," John sat down on the edge of the bed. "So I hear you're our number one fan…"
"I have been watching since I was a little girl, with my father. He would tape old episodes that we would watch together. So yes, I am a fan." She giggled, and looked all around at us. "Can I ask you something?" She looked up at me, and I smiled.
"Of course you can ask anything you want sweetheart" She looked to be hesitating for a bit then smiled.
"You're a strong woman, and really talented for being new to the WWE, but why do you have such sad eyes?" I felt not only Mary's eyes questioning me, but everyone else as well. How could such a little girl be so perceptive, and see what I was not aware of myself? I bit my lip, and ran my hand nervously through my hair. "I'm sorry Jamie, I didn't mean to over step my boundaries, I am just very observant, and you see I look up to you, and all of the other Divas." She instantly brought a smile to my face. "Sometimes I have dreams that that could be me in the ring, but I know better." She looked down at her bare feet. I touched her shoulder.
"Mary, that means a lot to hear you say that. I am really glad I am having that positive of an influence on my fans, but you should never give up on your dreams."
"That's right Mary," John chimed in. "Jamie is a very strong woman, but so are you, and with a bit of hard work you could get there." She looked over at Stu.
"Ya see Mary, I think you got it all wrong" He smirked, and everyone turned to look at him. "Jamie has very weird eyes, and if you look into them long enough, it will just make her laugh." I raised my eyebrows, but Mary just stared into my eyes, until I did in fact burst out giggling.
"You guys seem real close?" Just put his arm around me, and I leaned my head on Johns shoulder, but didn't see Stu stare at me longingly. Mary giggled.
"Have you ever been to a show Mary?" John asked. She shook her head. John looked over at me ,and I nodded.
Just then a tall brunette woman knocked on the door.
"Excuse me Mary, but it's time for your MRI" I saw the look of sadness on Mary's face, and looked at John to take over.
"Say Mary," She looked up at John. "How would you like tickets and backstage passes for Wrestle Mania?" Her eyes got real big with excitement.
"OH My Gosh are you serious?" John Nodded.
"Yea, we don't think it is fair that you have never been to a show, and our time with you has been cut short." Stu added. Mary stood up and gave each of us a hug. She really was a sweet girl.
"Come on Mary" The impatient nurse waited for her by the door.
Mary groaned.
"We'll send the tickets to the hospital, so that you get them in time." I winked at her, and before she left she pulled me off to the side.
"Jamie, I just wanted to tell you thank you. It is not every day someone gives someone like me hope… for anything."
"Mary, your life isn't over, I have seen people turn around, and pull through, and all you have to do is believe in yourself."
"I have a brain tumor the size of a tennis ball, and the doctors say it's inoperable. It has been that way for 2 years, and I have just gotten worse, not better." I saw the tears that she tried to hide. Then she looked up at me, grabbing my arm. "You should believe in yourself more, I can see the hurt in your eyes, and" She looked over at the door, I followed her gaze to see Stu staring back at us, but he was putting his focus on me. "You love him don't you?" I gasped and pulled my arm away.
"Mary!" The nurse was getting frustrated now, and Mary didn't seem to care.
"I'm coming!" she answered looked at the nurse. Then turned back to me. "Thanks for the hope Jamie Montgomery, now let me give you some, and … just don't give up, I don't want to see sad eyes in one of my heroes."
She left in a wheel chair, and I watched her go.
We all left together, and I kept thinking back to what she had said to me. Is it really that obvious? How is it that one sick little girl can see something I hide so well from the world? Lizzie had met up with us outside.
"Hey!" Lizzie grabbed my shoulder turning me around. "I need to head out, and call the Make a Wish foundation, and set up a conference call with Vince about the tickets that you promised Mary."
"Thanks Liz, Tell Vince I'll check in later, I am heading back to Washington before our last show." She nodded giving me a hug.
Justin wrapped his arm around me, and I saw Stu staring, so did he, and I tried to act like I wasn't off in my own little world. I leaned into Justin, and gave Stu a show, but he wasn't the only one watching, John raised an eyebrow at the two of us going at it, in public, un afraid of what photographers, or reporters might see.
"I think on that note, I am going to catch my flight." He waved, "Bye"
Justin leaned down and whispered in my ear, but said it loud enough for any one to hear.
"Your hotel room or mine?" I blushed, remembered those were Stu's exact words to me not too long ago.
I grabbed his hand, and started to walk to the nearest cab.
"Jamie!" I stopped hearing Stu call my name. "May I have a word?" I looked to Justin, and smirked.
I walked over to him, and he grabbed my arm , pulling me over to a secluded corner.
"How are you happy with him?"
"What?" I grabbed my arm back.
"He doesn't know you like I do?"
"Ha, you know me? So know everything…" I rolled my eyes. "Does Kelly know how much you think you know me?"
"ARHHH! God…Jam…"
"I have to go, but if you want to talk about a match, or work, then fine, but leave me alone." I started to walk away, regretting every word I'd just said, and looking over my shoulder as I walked away arm in arm with Justin.
Justin and I had left to go get coffee, but something about it was different. He was different. It made me feel a bit un easy, but tried to think about my plan when he put his tongue inside my mouth.
The next morning, I caught the first flight to Washington. I needed to clear my heavy mind. My head was literally spinning from our meeting with Mary, to Stu trying to seduce me again, to Justin's new attitude toward me. I closed my eyes, listening to the sounds of Evenessance as the plane landed. I was one of the last ones off the plane, and I tried to avoid the media, as I casually put on my signature sun glasses, and grabbed my luggage from baggage claim.
Was I taking this game too far? I walked outside to see traffic, and people crowding every corner. I saw a taxi in the distance, and I tried to run for it, but I lost to a business man with his game face on. I msut be too tired to this. I felt my stomach do a flip when the taxi pulled away. There, leaning up against a black mini cooper was Stephen Farley. I tilted my head, and smiled.
Come what may….