Monday 8th April

Alexa smothered a yawn as she wheeled her luggage out to the parking lot to meet Jon, Joe and Colby; the group ready to set out on the five and a half hour drive to Boston for Main Event and the Smackdown taping the following day.

Raw that night had been one of the best shows she had been at since her return. As was expected, the sixteen thousand strong, post-Wrestlemania crowd was more passionate than usual; for three straight hours, they chanted loudly and proudly, it was awesome.

The roof had nearly blown off the IZOD Center when 'Dolph' had finally cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase, the pop he had received was probably the biggest she had ever heard; when the referee's hand hit the mat for the three-count, the roar had been deafening. It looked like he was finally getting what he wanted; the chance to break out and do big things for the company.

''Sierra!''

Alexa turned to find a small group of fans near the back of the arena and plastered a smile on her face, giving them a wave.

''Hey, can we please get a picture?''

''Sure thing.''

The smaller kids ran off to find their parents after she had signed a few things for them and posed for a few photos; leaving two guys that appeared to be around her age. She scrawled her name on a few magazines for them before picking up her case and getting ready to go, when she heard them mumble among themselves before one of them spoke up.

''So, which member of The Shield are you banging?''

''Seriously?'' She cocked an eyebrow, not amused in the slightest but deciding to humour them. ''Well, which one do you think?''

''I'm thinking Reigns, chicks seem to dig him for some reason.''

She snorted softly, shaking her head. ''Well, you're wrong.''

''That mean it's one of the other two? Or are you free and easy?'' He smirked, stepping towards her. ''Because if that's the case then how about I take you out?''

''Uh, thanks for the offer but I do actually have a boyfriend. He's waiting for me right now, actually, and we really need to get going.'' She started to wheel her back, eager to get away from them. ''Thanks for coming to the show, have a good night.''

He stepped in front of her, blocking her path. ''You think you're better than me because you're a 'Diva'?''

''No, not at all, I do-'' She cut herself off, taking a deep breath to calm herself down while her eyes scanned the area, hoping that because she was taking so long, maybe one of the guys had come looking for her. No such luck. ''Can you move, please?''

''What are you going to do if you don't?'' The mouthy one asked, getting up in her face.

Alexa recoiled as the strong scent of alcohol hit her nose, irritation starting to get the better of her. ''If you move now, maybe I won't kick your ass.''

The pair laughed, the one in front of her leaning in suddenly to try to grab her.

''Hey!'' She dropped her case and used both hands to shove the man back, sending him stumbling back into his friend. ''Back off!''

''You saw that guys, right?'' He glanced at his friend. ''She put her hands on me. That's assault.''

The other one nodded. ''You should sue!''

''Hey! What's going on here?''

Alexa had never been more relieved to hear a familiar voice, the woman keeping her nervous gaze on the pair in front of her as Phil's form appeared in front of her.

''There a problem?'' He asked, glancing between the two men as his fists clenched at him sides.

''No!'' One said, holding his hands up defensively. ''No problem here, dude, we were just kidding around.''

''Playing around?'' A humorless laugh escaped his lips. ''It didn't look that way to me. It looked like you fucktards were being rude to someone who was nice enough to stop and sign your shit for you.'' He stepped closer to them, towering over the much smaller men. ''I suggest you apologize before I do something I'll reg- no, I wouldn't regret it... Apologize!''

''We're sorry.''

''Yeah, sorry.''

''Good. Now get out of here before I kick both of your pathetic asses.'' Phil hissed, shaking his head as the two quickly scurried away, not needing to be told twice. He turned to Alexa, concern clear in his eyes as he looked her over. ''Are you alright?''

''I'm fine.''

Avoiding his gaze, she picked up her bag and pushed past him, starting to walk away. She knew she was being rude, especially after what he had just done, but she couldn't help but be angry with him. Over the past few weeks, Phil had become distant and aloof, leaving her wondering what the hell was going on. They used to be so close but recently it seemed like he was doing his best to avoid her, like their friendship meant absolutely nothing to him.

''Wait, Lex-''

''Just leave me alone, Phil.''

''I just want to make sure you're alright.''

''Please.'' She let out a loud scoff, turning on her heels to face him angrily. ''Don't pretend like you care.''

''What? Of course I fucking care!'' He insisted, stepping towards her.

Alexa took a step forward too, jabbing a finger into his chest. ''Yeah? Maybe you should start acting like it.''

''Me?'' He barked out a laugh. ''You shouldn't be walking through dark parking lots by yourself, Lex. Where's Jon, huh? Maybe your boyfriend should be the one acting like he cares.''

Her eyebrows furrowed in confusion. ''What's Jon got to do with this?''

He opened his mouth to respond before abruptly closing it, dropping his gaze to the asphalt.

''Phil?'' She prompted softly.

''Just go, I'm sure they're waiting for you.'' He mumbled, turning around to head back to his tour bus.

Dumping her bag on the floor, she dashed in front of him and crossed her arms over her chest and stared at him stubbornly.

''You're not going anywhere until you tell me what the hell is going on with you.''

He sighed. ''Come on, Lex, I'm really not in the mood-''

''I don't care. I deserve an explanation for why you've been acting like such a dick to me recently.'' She said calmly.

''I just... look, it doesn't matter, okay.''

''It does matter!'' She cried, her frustration getting the better of her. ''We've been friends for over ten years, Phil, we've always been there for each other. You know you can talk to me about anything but you've just been ignoring me and it's been making me feel like shit... Is it something I've done? Because if it is, then I'm sorry.''

''It's nothing you've done.'' He promised. ''I never meant to upset you.''

''Well, you did... are you going to tell me what's going on, or not?''

His eyes bore into hers for what felt like forever, before he shook his head, eyes dropping back down. ''I can't.''

''Bullshit.'' She scoffed, taking a few steps back and reaching down to pick up her case. ''Nice to know our friendship means so little to you.''

Alexa started to stalk away, only managing to make it a few feet when he jumped in front of her. She didn't have the chance to utter a word, the man moving forward and covering her lips with his in a heated kiss. It took her a few seconds to recover from the shock and she roughly shoved him away, delivering a hard slap before staring at him in dismay.

''I'm sorry.'' He panted, eyes wide in horror. ''I didn't- I'm sorry.''

''I... what the fuck, Phil?'' She asked shakily, stepping back as he made to move forward to comfort her. ''I'm with Jon!''

''I know that, don't you think I don't know that?'' He growled, running his hands over his head. ''I shouldn't have done that, I-''

''No, dude, you shouldn't have.''

Alexa jumped, turning around to find the source of the voice and finding Colby walking towards them, a stony look on his face. He went to move past her to confront Phil, but she quickly stepped in front of him, her eyes silently pleading with him not to.

Colby sighed, turning to send a glare the other man's way instead. ''You should go.''

Phil nodded at the man before sparing her a glance, swallowing heavily as he slowly walked away, wondering what he had just done.

Alexa's eyes started to burn as she watched him walk away and she blinked a few times, but the feeling persisted. She bit down hard on her lip, hoping to stop it from quivering as Colby looked down at her in concern.

''You alright?''

''Yes... No... I don't know.'' Her voice broke as the tears that had threatend to spill, trickled slowly from her violet orbs. She reached up and rubbed at her eyes as she let out a groan. ''Oh my God... what am I going to do, Jon-''

''Hey, calm down.'' He wrapped an arm around her shoulder. ''What exactly happened?''

She wiped at her face again, tears rolling down her cheeks as she briefly explained the past ten minutes to him.

''It's okay.'' Colby said, his voice soothing. ''It's okay. Come on, Jon and Joe are probably wondering where the hell we are.''

He started to lead her through the parking lot before she could protest and within moments she could see the two men waiting in front of their rental. Joe was leaning back on the side of the car while Jon was standing beside him, arms crossed over his chest and an impatient look on his face.

''About fucking time.'' He grumbled as they moved closer.

Alexa didn't say anything as Colby took her bag from her, moving around the car to throw it in the trunk.

Joe pushed himself from the car. ''What took so long?''

''I... uh...''

''She had some trouble with some fans that were hanging around.'' Colby interjected as he re-joined them.

Jon was by her side instantly, eyes roaming her body as he checked her over. ''Are you okay?''

''I'm fine.'' She shrugged him off, avoiding his gaze and missing the hurt look on her boyfriend's face as she stepped towards the car. ''Can we just go.''

Well, there it is... please, let me know what you think :)