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Chapter ten; real talk

A/N: I do not own any of the characters mentioned besides Cora Worthington my OC. Thank you to those who are following this story and for the reviews.- xHWS

The divas locker room was full of chatter as Cora walked in. She could feel the eyes of her friends on her as she walked to the corner and sat her black gym back down.

"Hey girl" Nattie said trying to start up some conversation with the ginger diva.

"Don't bother Nat, Cora is in a mood" Paige replied for Cora as she sat her stuff next to her friend. The raven headed diva knew very well the seventy of Cora's mood swing. After all, she had to listen to her rant about Seth on their way here. At one point she was afraid Cora was going to snap the steering wheel from holding on so tightly. Nattie nodded as she watched the younger diva with worried fill eyes. Cora on the other hand changed into her ring gear ,which consisted of a pair of short coral shorts with a silver belt, a coral and silver crop halter-top along with a pair of sliver boots. Taking off her necklace, Cora kissed the pendent as she placed in her bag.

"I'm going to catering" the ginger diva muttered after changing. She was in no mood to listen to who was sleeping with who. She had more important things to worry about.

"Want me to come?" Paige asked carefully. Cora just shook her head no and left the locker room.

Walking into the catering area, Cora was relief to see no sign of Seth in or around the room. She relaxed a little as she walked over to get a bottle of water. Hearing footsteps behind her she sucked in her breath and turned around ready to face Seth if it was him. Instead she saw Ambrose heading in her direction.

"Ah my favorite ginger" Dean smiled as he walked towards her and engulfing her into a hug. "How are you feeling?" he asked. The last time he had seen her he was trying to get her in to Nattie's car.

"I've been better" She muttered as she pulled back from his hug.

"Yeah? Well you look a lot better than last night when I saw you" He teased grapping two bottles of water, one from him and other for her.

"Thanks by the way.. for helping getting me into the car." She said taking her bottle from his hand.

"Any time sweetheart. How did seeing Seth go?"

Cora let out a sarcastic laugh as she looked up at him. "He's a dick". Dean shook his head in agreement. He knew that they couple had been in a hot spot lately. Between Cora complaining about how Seth's been treating her and Seth complaining about Cora complaining, the picture of their problems was quite vivid.

"What happened this time?"

"First of all, the whole Zarah thing from last night. Like what the hell? Did he really not think I was going to get mad at him? And then this morning he got a butt hurt and called me a bitch and had the nerve to ask if I was on my period" she vented as her grip on her water bottle got tighter. "Like honesty I didn't need his shit this morning. Not when I was already feeling sick". Dean crossed his arms as he listened to the diva.

"and let's not forget how he treats me in front of the Authority. God forbid they think he actually loves me. " She took a deep breath as she felt herself getting worked up over him "I love him Dean. I love him so god damn much. I don't understand why it isn't enough. Why is my love not enough?" she asked her eyes wide as she looked at Dean for an answer. Dean bit his lip as he thought of a response to his friend. He wanted to tell he to leave Seth, but he knew she never would. She loved him way too much.

"He's just stupid"

"I don't know what to do anymore. I love him Dean, but I don't know how much longer I can put up with his actions"

"Just talk to him about it Cora."

"Will you talk to him for me?" She begged with big eyes. "Pretty please". Dean let out a deep breath.

"Just for you sweet cheeks" he said agreeing to the deed.

"Thank you so much" she said as she gave him a quick hug. "I need to go prepare for my match. You're a life savior". Dean smiled as the diva walked off seemly in a better mood than when he walked up.

Knocking on the champ's locker room door, Dean let himself in. "Got a minute?" Dean asked shutting the door behind him. Seth looked up from tapping his wrist.

"Yeah, sure" he replied.

"It's about Cora"

"go ahead, what did she complain about this time?" Seth rolled his eyes. He was impressed with how long it took her to complain to Dean, normally he's the first one she goes to after a spat between the two.

"Look, I really think she's looking at leaving you".

Seth let out a laugh as he looked up at dean "Cute joke Ambrose".

"No really Seth, She was talking to me in catering. She's really upset about last night. If you do not straighten up and treat her right you can kiss Cora bye" Dean said.

"She's not going to leave me" Seth said putting on a confident front. "She's can't do better than me".

"I just can't even deal with you right now, don't say I didn't warn you" Dean glared at Seth before leaving the locker room. He wanted to slap some sense in him but he knew it wouldn't make matters any didn't need another backstage brawl between the two.

Seth closed his eyes as Dean's words sunk into thoughts. Despite coming off confident, the fear of losing Cora struck a nerve. He didn't even realize it was even coming to that point. Hearing the knock on his door his eyes snapped open as Hunter walked through the door with Stephanie in tow.

"You ready?" Hunter asked looking at the golden boy.

"Yeah, Before we go out can i run something by you?"