"So I have the night off, what about you?" Cara asks as we both get ready.
"Facing Tamina. That's gonna be a challenge."
"Yeah, she's a challenge for sure."
"But I embrace challenges. Bring it on."
"Of course."
"Love your dress."
"Thank you. I loved the color so that's why I bought it. You look cute too."
"Thank you. And blue is such a great color on you."
"Helps that I love the color regardless." She giggles.
"Very true."
"You've been wearing bright colors lately. Trying to get someone's attention?" I tease.
"...maybe..."
"It was nice of him to let you sleep in his room last week too."
"I know."
"I think that's cute."
She nods, blushing a little.
"Bet you died on the inside when you found out Dean was staying the night in the room with you." She adds.
"Yeah...considering he slept shirtless."
"Oooooh."
"Yeah I know, I forgot to tell you that the day after."
"Yeah you did. Too busy being distracted by it?" She teases, giggling.
"Oh shush."
"No way, its fun to tease you."
"At least I didn't tell you what he wore exactly to bed when he didn't have clothes to change into like he probably does."
She raises her eyebrows.
"Oh darn, now I need to tell you don't I?"
"Duh."
"Well I honestly thought he would just sleep in his shirt and stuff. I didn't see what he was wearing at the time since he had the blanket covering him. But the next morning, I had woken up right as he was getting up to head to the bathroom and I kind of found out right then and there that he stripped down to his boxers the night before."
"Ooooooh." She nudges me.
"Like I said, I had no knowledge of it until that morning."
"Suuurrre."
"I didn't honestly. I had gone into the bathroom to change into my PJs, and I came out to see him already in the other bed. Yes he slept in your bed."
"Oh."
"What did you think? We shared mine?"
She giggles and shrugs.
"Well that would've been awkward. I didn't want things awkward."
"True."
"I mean, he hasn't exactly told me he likes me, and I haven't told him that I like him. Although I'm starting to question things because he got overprotective when room service came up with our dinner..."
"What happened?" Cara asks.
"Well I was all caught up in the game I was playing. Apparently the room service waiter was giving me a creepy, flirty look. I guess he was pushing the cart way into the room over to my bed where I was, and Dean had stopped him. And he didn't tip him. I asked him what that was about and he told me. Got into a conversation about how it's not the first time that's happened and such. He said he doesn't like it when guys looks at girls like that...especially if the girl is family or friends and stuff like that."
"Oooh. I think that's a definite sign."
"He also kind of paid for both of us at the aquarium yesterday. Oh and he brought lunch to the room, after I had woken up from him knocking on the door."
Awww."
"Someone has a crush on you." She sings.
I blush and she laughs.
"I'm definitely going to be hanging around with him, Seth and Roman to see how he reacts while watching your match."
"Oh boy."
"I may just push him to ask you out already too, after what you told me about last week. So I would be prepared."
"Oh god. You and your matchmaker side."
"Mwahahaha." She giggles.
"Beware my matchmaker side." She adds.
"Why thank you."
"Uh-huh."
"So anyway, Seth told me they had an interview with Cole today that's airing on the show tonight."
"Oooh."
"That's all he told me though. Didn't tell me what about, just said it was an interview."
"Hmm wonder what it'll be about."
"I wonder too."
"Guess we'll see."
"Yup. So are we ready to go?"
"Yup. All ready."
I nod and pull on my jacket, and making sure I have everything I need. You do the same and then we head out and down to the car, waiting a bit for the car to warm up, before heading to the arena. Once we get there, we go take our stuff to the locker room. After that, we proceed to walk around a bit to waste time until the show.
"Wonder if they're here yet."
"There's only one way to find out."
She nods as we go looking for them.
"They definitely wouldn't be where they were last week just yet. I say they're somewhere back here."
"Yeah."
After a while of walking and no sign of them yet, I stop when I hear their voices.
"Down here." I motion to the hallway next to us.
She nods, having heard them herself. We walk down the hall and turn a corner, finding them standing there, talking amongst each other. We sneak up on them.
"Boo!" Cara says loudly.
Seth of course is the one who jumps almost like 10 feet in the air, causing the other two to laugh, along with us.
"Jumpy?" She snickers.
"Seems so." I add.
"Shut up." Seth says, looking embarrassed.
"Aww does Seth need a hug?" She opens her arms.
He comes over and lets her hug him.
"You just never see me coming." She laughs.
"Sneaky." He mutters.
"Yes, yes I am."
"Ninja."
"I'm that too."
"Of course."
"So not ready for the show yet?"
"Nah, gonna wait a while." Seth answers.
"Want company?"
"Yeah, I mean we don't mind. I have a match tonight, but I don't need to get ready yet." I add.
"Sure." Dean agrees.
"So you have a match? Against who?"
"Tamina."
"Ohh."
"She's a bit tough but I like challenges."
"I know you can beat her. Afterall, I know what you can do in that ring." Dean grins.
"Thanks." I smile.
"Would ask you guys what's planned for tonight other than that interview, but I know the answer to that." Cara adds.
"You'll find out later." The three of them say in unison.
"Exactly."
"Nice timing." She says amusedly.
It isn't long until the stuff before the show is done in the ring, and the show itself had started. To start the show, was Ryback, it being an opening match.
"Seems to be showing no effects from the Triple Powerbomb you gave him at the pay-per-view and Raw last week."
"He's a weirdo anyway." Cara remarks.
"Titus is a weirdo too." I add when we see that Titus is Ryback's opponent.
"Uh yeah."
Titus had Darren in his corner to cheer him on, but the match wasn't very long. Despite Darren's efforts to help Titus out, Ryback would shove Titus into Darren, knocking him off the apron. Ryback then levels Titus with the Meat Hook Clothesline before planting Titus with Shell shocked to pick up the win.
"Like that wasn't predictable."
"Duhhh."
"Whether it's one CM Punk, three outsiders dressed in black, or all four of them together, I'm gonna stand here all damn night till I get what I want. Feed me more!"
And just then a line of security guards come walking out and head down to the ring.
"Ohhh like they're gonna stop him?
"Psssshhhh. Please."
"Tells you a lot when it takes only us three to take him down and there's a whole line of security needed to take care of him." Roman remarks.
"Mmhmm."
The biggest guard steps forward, trying to be the brave one and gets thrown out of the ring. The others back off and Vickie comes out.
"Ryback. I am a very understanding person. And I know that you feel angry and embarrassed for being put through a table twice last week. And I know you feel robbed of the WWE Championship at Survivor Series. However, as managing supervisor of Raw, I am telling you that you will not be allowed to put your hands on the security or hold my show hostage. So Ryback, I have no choice but to-"
"-that's right Vickie, there is no choice. I want CM Punk, and I want CM Punk at the TLC Pay-Per-View. And I ain't going anywhere till I get it!"
"Ryback, I understand that you are angry. You have every right to be. Look, in interest...of fairness, I will give you your match at the TLC Pay-Per-View against Punk. But I am asking you to please leave the ring."
"Shut up! I wasn't finished speaking! I want CM Punk AT TLC. At TLC, but guess what Vickie? I don't just want that, I want Punk with tables! With ladders! And with chairs! And I swear Vickie, I swear, if you don't give me what I want-"
"-okay Ryback, okay!"
"SHUT UP! There's no amount of security you can find that can stop me from tearing this damn ring from post to post!"
"Okay Ryback. Look, you can have your tables, ladders and chairs match against Punk. But only under one condition. Will you please, please leave the ring so I can get on with the show?"
The security starts to close in on him, wanting to escort him out themselves. Ryback fakes them out and they go running.
"Wimps."
"Cowards."
"Some security." Seth chuckles.
"I know right?"
It came to the first break of the night and during that break, the three of them decided to go get into their gear for the show. We remained where we were, waiting until they came back. We nudge each other back and forth, knowing we're silently teasing each other over little things that just happened. The commercial was over before they could come back and a backstage confrontation between Rosa and Hornswoggle from earlier today was shown. She confronts him over trying to offer her flowers, only to squirt her in the face with water. He tells Rosa that no one would want to kiss her or give her flowers, which causes her to berate him in Spanish.
"Ohhhh burn."
Del Rio then arrives on the scene to defend Rosa's honor, saying that Hornswoggle plays pranks because he knows that no woman would ever take him seriously. Del Rio continues that, if Rosa is looking for revenge, then he will be happy to help her out. However, before he could get his hand on Hornswoggle, a giant hand is placed on Del Rio's shoulder and when he turns around, he finds himself face to face with Khali, who tells Del Rio to leave his friend alone. Not wanting to incur the wrath of Khali, Del Rio backs off, allowing Khali and Hornswoggle to leave in peace.
"Dorito." Cara mocks.
"Is gonna get his butt kicked."
"Yup."
That led to a match between the two. Just as the match had begun, the guys had walked back and we had noticed that they had completely new gear than what they wore the last two times.
"That's different."
"Looks like riot gear."
"I like it." She tilts her head.
"I can tell...you're staring at him." I grin.
She shoves me.
"Shut up."
"What? He doesn't notice." I laugh.
She sticks her tongue out at me.
"Well if it helps, I like it too."
"It suits them."
"I have to agree with you there."
"Looks good guys." Cara says as they walk up.
"You definitely look all dangerous now." I add.
"Well good."
"That's what we were going for."
"Of course."
"I like it." I grin.
"Me too." She agrees, giggling.
"Good to know."
"Something different than the average guy wears here."
"Exactly." I nod.
"Makes you guys stick out."
"I couldn't agree more."
"Thanks."
"You're welcome."
So we ended up missing a lot, but it wasn't important. When the show had come back on the air, the guys had motioned to the TV screen because their interview was airing now from earlier today. We both pay close attention.
"Dean, Seth, Roman, I've known you guys for a while now and worked with you down in the developmental territory in NXT, and um...seems a bit odd though to be conducting this interview tonight under these circumstances. It was 8 nights ago at Survivor Series, many people say that you ca-"
"-many people? Who are these people? Michael if you got a question to ask us, just ask." Dean interrupts him.
"Okay. Are you three working directly for WWE Champion CM Punk?"
"Nope." Dean answers.
"Duh." Cara rolls her eyes.
"Okay. So if you're not working for Punk, then why are you guys here?"
"That's the question Michael, that's the question you should be asking." Seth answers next.
"You see, we sat down in NXT and we saw things clearly. Crystal clear actually. You see everybody around here has to answer to the likes of the Vickie Guerreros and the Booker Ts. And Vickie and Booker, they have to answer to the board of the directors. And the board of directors ultimately has to answer to the WWE Universe, the all mighty WWE Universe. What is that Michael? What is that? That's a popularity contest. And that's not right, that's wrong Michael. We saw things heading in the wrong direction. We stepped in and righted those wrongs. Michael we are a shield...from injustice in WWE."
"I mean come on guys. There's no denying that everything you've done so far has benefited CM Punk."
"Michael, it's coincidence. Happen stance, you ever heard of it?" Seth asks.
"It's not about benefiting Punk, it's about right and wrong. CM Punk, the WWE Champion was forced to defend his title in a triple threat match against two guys he had already defeated. That's wrong. So we stepped in. If it had been Ryback or Cena, we'd have done the same thing. If Ryback was champion for 365 days, and Punk tried to ruin his party, we would've intervened on Ryback's behalf. 365 days as champion is this era, I mean that's a huge milestone, that should be celebrated right?" Dean adds.
"Roman? I'd love to get your take on all this."
"When I want to say something, I'll say it."
"Look Cole, we see what you're getting at okay? We hear everything you guys are saying, we read everything that's being written, okay? We know what you guys are thinking. Look, we're not renegades, we're not mercenaries, we're not the Nexus, if you're looking for the NWO go buy the DVD. We're about principles, we're about honor. Where honor no longer exists, we're gonna step in. It's like he said, we're a shield from injustice. We're a shield from injustice. We are The Shield."
"Ooh I like the name."
"Oooh yeah, good choice."
They all grin.
"Okay, so-"
"-hey hey hey, I got something to say. We've said enough. This interview's over man." Roman gets up and removes the mic, and the other two do the same before walking off.
"Nice cut-off." Cara laughs, holding her fist out to Roman.
He chuckles and fist bumps her.
"A man of so many words. They do say watch out for the quiet ones." I snicker.
"Exactly." He smirks.
Just then an attendant comes and finds me and tells me that my match is coming up next. I nod and they walk off.
"Well looks like I have to go get ready."
"Want me to come?" Cara asks.
"I think I'll be good. You stay here and watch the match with them."
"Alright." She nods.
"You sure now? I mean I could even walk with you to the locker room and then to the curtain, which isn't far from here so I wouldn't have to worry about missing anything." Dean offers.
"If you want." I shrug.
"Decide quick because I'm heading there now." I say as I start to walk away.
"I think you should go. You never know what creeps are lurking around here." Cara encourages. "Someone may attack her from behind."
Dean nods and rushes to catch up.
"I'm so pushing him to ask her out after tonight." She says after he's gone.
"Do ittttt." Seth grins.
"Did he tell you what he did last week for her?"
Seth and Roman shake their heads.
"He got all protective when the room service guy was staring at her all creepy."
"He didn't tip him either." She adds.
"Nice." Roman chuckles.
"If that's not a clear sign, I don't know what is."
"Right."
"That and him offering just now to walk her to and from the locker room. I just can't wait to see how he reacts while watching the match. It's gonna be interesting."
That's for sure."
"He still hasn't shut up about her either." Seth chuckles.
"Nice." She laughs.
"So yeah I say go for pushing him to ask her out." He nods.
"I will."
"So decided to come then huh?" I laugh when Dean catches up.
"Yeah." He nods.
"There may be creepy people lurking around and we can't have you getting hurt." He adds.
"Aww." I smile.
"And people fear me so they wouldn't dare touch you."
"Of course."
We reach the locker room and I head in to change into my ring attire, while he stands out in the hallway waiting. I come out a few minutes later, all ready in my gear.
"Looks good."
"If you weren't a veteran, and you were new like me, people would think you're part of The Shield. You know with it being all black and stuff." He grins.
"True." I laugh.
"Should get to that curtain before I'm late for my own match."
"Right." He nods, following me.
When we get there, it's only moments after when my music goes off for me to go out first.
"Well I guess I'll see you back with everyone else."
"Good luck." Dean smiles.
I thank him before heading out onto the stage, and he heads back to where the other three are to watch.
"He has returned." Cara says as Dean walks up.
"Of course I have. I don't want to miss the match."
"Oh of course not."
As soon as my entrance was over, Tamina comes out next. I pay close attention as she comes down to the ring. The ref holds me back as she gets into the ring. Once we were both ready, the bell rang. I go right after her to avoid getting hurt by her. I keep at her with kicks until she's in the corner. I throw punches repeatedly until I'm pulled away from the corner. I walk back over and wrap an arm around her neck and pull her away from the corner, delivering a DDT. I go for the cover, but she kicks out. I help her up only for her to kick me in the leg, making me go down to one knee. I go to fight back, only for her to grab me and push me into the corner...well place me there anyway. She pulls me out of the corner and hits me with a hard clothesline that almost knocks the wind out of me, and I have to catch a breather for a moment. She reaches down and grabs me by the hair, only for me to roll her up for another pin attempt, she powers out. We both get back up, only for her to knock me back down again. She grabs me by the hair and gets me on her shoulders and drops me back. She gets back up no problem and drags me over near the corner, before exiting and going to the top. She goes for it, but I move out of the way at the last second. I proceed to get up and walk over to her as she's laying on her stomach. I step on her back and grab her hands, pulling her arms behind her. I hold her there for a bit, before putting my foot to the back of her head and then letting her go so her face bounces off the apron. I quickly move out of the way and wait for her to get up. After a few moments she does, a little stunned and when she turns around I superkick her in the face and she drops. I pull her away from the ropes and I cover her, and get the three count.
"Niiiice." Cara grins.
She happens to look over at Dean for the last time for the match, since it was over, and his eyes have never left the screen. She snickers quietly.
"Yoo hoo? Are you alive?" She waves a hand in front of his face.
"Huh? Oh, yeah I'm alive."
"Uh huh. I'm gonna make this short and sweet. You should just ask her out already."
He looks at her, startled.
"Oh don't act so surprised. Your feelings for her are obvious." She says amusedly.
"Let's see...you can't shut up about her, you're overprotective, and don't think I haven't noticed the way you look at her. I can say for a fact that she has feelings back."
"Really?" He asks.
"Really. And it's not recently she's had these feelings. It goes way farther back before we all saw each other again after Survivor Series. She didn't tell you because she didn't want to make the friendship awkward."
"Ohh..."
"So yes, she has feelings back for you."
Dean is quiet but clearly surprised and happy.
"Sorry to startle you with that, but I had to with the way you've been acting since we all met after Survivor Series."
"Its okay. Its a good surprise."
By this time I had left the ring and gone to the back. I stopped to get a bottle of water before heading back to where all of them are.
"Great match Sere." Cara comments as I walk up.
"Thanks. Nobody has yet to kick out of a pin attempt after that superkick to the face."
"Except you." I poke her.
"Yes, I'm the exception."
"I'm special." She shrugs.
"You never give up, that's why."
"I'm stubborn."
"It shows how tough you are."
"Oh stop." She says, blushing a bit.
"What? It's true."
"You're making me blush."
"You and I both are two of the toughest divas amongst others of course, on the roster."
"Tis true."
"Oh and by the way...I told him." She grins.
"You what?"
"What I told you I was gonna do. Kind of startled him a bit about it." She muttesr quietly.
"He's happy though." She adds.
"Wouldn't be surprised if he asked you out between now and when we leave." She continues.
"I can't believe you did that."
"Really? It's me afterall." She smirks.
"You should've seen the way he watching your match. His eyes never left the screen. I had to snap him out of it."
I blush and she laughs.
"And you should be happy too, because now he knows how you really feel."
"I'm sure he'll want to hear it from you though." She murmurs.
"Right..."
"Maybe I should ride back to the hotel with Seth and Roman and leave Dean to ride with you. Then you can tell him."
"Oh god." I mutter.
"I just might do that. I'm thinking about it."
"I bet you are."
"Now what are you doing over here with me, go over there with him." She laughs as she tries to push me over there.
"Car!"
"Oh come on. Go."
"The more you resist, the more I push."
I sigh and walk over. I lean against the wall as soon as I get close to him. He in turn moves a little closer.
"They're not talking..." Seth points out.
"Give it time."
"She feels awkward. Just wait and let things diffuse a little." She adds.
It was the middle of the segment in the ring, the whole scandal thing with John and AJ. Vickie was in the ring with him of course, but then AJ would interrupt her, not happy.
"Uh...oh wait. Let me guess AJ. You're coming out here to deny that this whole year you were acting like a panting, love sick puppy everytime a guy said hi to you backstage?"
"I'm not gonna deny it Vickie. You're right. No no, it's okay John. It's true. I know that in the past I have had a lot of issues, especially when it came to men. But I'm trying to learn from my mistakes. I'm trying to become a better person. Do you know what a better person is Vickie?"
"I didn't think so. But now come to think of it, this whole scandal, was based on the fact that John Cena and I had an inappropriate relationship while I was GM. But thanks to you, I'm not GM anymore."
"And I thank you very very much."
"No thank you Vickie. Thank you because now that I'm not GM, I can date whoever I want. I can do whatever I want. For example, I can do this." She says, getting touchy with John. "Or I can do this." She adds, smacking John on the butt, making him drop the mic.
"He's so embarrassed." Cara laughs.
"You would so do something like that." I say to her.
"Well look at his face. He's embarrassed."
"It's funny as hell." She snickers.
"Or I can do this." She goes to kiss him.
"Okay. Okay okay okay! I get it, I get it. Move on."
"Yeah yeah Vickie, you do get it. Because thanks to you, a GM can't do any of those things with talent anymore. Which is really a shame because...you being the boss would be the only way you'd ever land a man."
"Buuuurn."
"Ahahaha."
"Look Vickie, what I'm trying to say is I'm not that love sick puppy anymore. But between the two of us, there's only one female dog in this ring right now."
"You be careful what you say little girl How dare you talk to me that way." She gets drowned out by Dolph's music.
"And here comes her boyfriend since 2010." I roll my eyes.
"Ziggles the kitty!"
"That makes her a cat lady."
"Yes, yes it does."
"Well well well well. While this particular episode of the Jerry Springer show is oh so entertaining, I'm gonna have to break up the head party here. You're all losing the facts of the real story here. John Cena can't deal with the fact that last week I tackled him through a bathroom wall and he just laid there and took it. And then...for some reason...completely unprovoked...you cheap-shotted me John. You attacked me from behind on SmackDown. And something about that just didn't sit right. Why would John Cena resort to such..cowardly tactics? And I was racking my brain and...and then it hit me. I know John. I know what's eating you up inside. Last week, when you kissed AJ, and she jumped in your arms and she wrapped her fingers around your neck, she closed her eyes, she puckered up and she shoved her tongue down your throat. You know she was thinking about me the entire time."
"What the hell..."
"He's seriously creepy."
"Disturbed."
"Then again he flirts with almost every Diva around here. It was only a matter of time before he moved onto AJ."
"Tis true."
"The countless times he's failed with both of us. How sad." I laugh.
"But funny." Cara giggles.
"Mr. Desperate."
"Yup."
"And no, you don't have to worry about him. If he's moved onto AJ, he's not messing with me anymore." I turn to tell Dean, because I knew that's what he was wondering.
"He hasn't messed with me in a long time." Cara snickers.
"No, and even if he did still mess with us, I know you'd be able to kick his ass anyway."
"Yup." Cara nods.
"I know. That's funny, that's funny. Because here's what I know. The sun will rise tomorrow, this is Monday Night Raw, we are in Lafayette, Louisiana. And I know I'm about to walk over there and stuff that briefcase down your throat!"
"Wait wait wait wait wait wait wait wait! John wait. WAIT! There is not going to be anymore fighting in a bathroom or on the stage. We're gonna settle this tonight in this ring. We're gonna see who the better man is. Dolph Ziggler vs John Cena tonight."
"Shocker."
"She's never one for shock value that's for sure."
"Nope."
"Come with me for a sec?" Dean asks me, before walking down the hall and away from everyone else.
"He's gonna ask her..." You mutter to Seth and Roman while grinning widely.
She claps excitedly.
"You seem a lot more excited."
"Well I like seeing my friends happy."
"That makes three of us."
"Its been coming for a while now anyway."
"If only we could hear what they were saying."
"I know right?"
"So what's up?" I ask.
"Well Cara told me something and I wanted to ask you about it."
"Okay, ask away."
"Is it true that you have feelings for me?"
"Well...yeah. I have for years. Even when we did lose touch."
"Same here."
"I didn't tell you at the time before we did lose touch, because I didn't want to make things awkward just in case you know?"
"Right, of course. I felt like that too."
"Let me guess...you always wondered what I was doing those years we never spoke to each other?"
"Yeah, all the time."
"I was doing the same thing, which is why I was watching your stuff."
He nods and chuckles.
"So you're gonna ask me what I think you're gonna ask me?"
"Yeah." He smiles.
"Well I'm sure you already know my answer without asking me."
He laughs and nods, pulling me into him.
"They're hugging...I know what that means." Cara bounces around where she's standing.
"Finally." Seth says.
"So...you two are going out now huh?" Cara grins when we go back over.
"Yes."
"Aha so my plan worked. You're both welcome."
We both shake our heads in amusement.
"Yes, thank you."
"You're welcome."
"So when's the first date?"
"We haven't decided on that yet."
"I'm sure it'll be fun and special."
"Well you guessed right." He grins.
"Duh."
"May be tough and stuff in character, but I'm the complete opposite outside."
"Yes, we know that."
"Big teddy bear."
"A teddy bear with hair in his face. That never changed through the years."
I reach up and mess with Dean's hair.
"You're just lucky I haven't slicked it back yet."
I laugh.
"Sure."
"You two are being cute already. Awww."
"Cara, you're weird."
"And you've just now realized this?" She raises an eyebrow.
And just then the TV cuts to backstage where Daniel and Kane are.
"Nobody likes you. People like me. I have proof."
"You have proof? What proof? I'M going to win."
"Kane, this is not my opinion. I have empirical polling data. Allow me to show you, look. You see all these states colored in blue? Those are the states that have voted for me. The states colored red are the states that voted for you. I'm sorry, but it doesn't look like any states have voted for you. But luckily the voting is global. So let's look at the rest of the world. Oh...hmm...look at that. I'm winning the rest of the world too. Unfortunately they don't have polling date in Hell. So maybe you're winning there."
Kane then grabs Daniel by the throat.
"How about I send you there so you can find out for yourself?!"
"Excuse me gentlemen? Gentlemen, I don't mean to interrupt, but it's time to reveal the results of the RAWActive poll to find out which one of you will face WWE Champion CM Punk tonight on Monday Night Raw."
After a long drumroll the winner turns out to be Kane with 59%.
"What? No! No! No!"
"It looks like your data was obscued. Red rules!"
"Daniel, even though you didn't win the RAWActive poll, I'm getting information right now that you do have a match on Monday Night Raw. For the first time ever, Daniel Bryan faces Rey Mysterio and that match is right now."
"Right now?" Daniel questions with a look before rushing to head out.
"Well isn't that an injustice." Roman states.
"I know what's happening during that match." I add.
"Interruptions!" Cara declares.
"Kane's another one of those weirdos."
"Yup."
"Attack him all you want."
"Have fun."
In the end of the match, Rey hit the 619 on Daniel, following it up with the Bullet Splash en route to picking up a big win.
"Well...that was exciting."
"Not."
"I wish the night would hurry up."
"I know, me too."
"I wanna see the attack and then go back so I can go to bed."
"I just want to go relax." She shrugs.
"Will a chair help?" Seth asks.
"I can get one for you."
"That would be nice. Thank you."
"Anything for you." He grins and goes down the hall to where there were tons of chairs stacked, and he grabs one, coming back.
He opens it up and she sits with a grateful smile.
"Looks like Dean's not the only one being sweet around here." I grin.
Seth rubs his neck sheepishly and Cara giggles a bit.
"Well that's because he's a sweet guy. We all know that." She adds.
After the break, it was time for John vs Dolph. During the match, John would go for the five-knuckle shuffle on Dolph, but in the setup to the move, John would appear to tweak his injured lef, causing him to roll out of the ring where the ref and the EMT immediately tended to him. Meanwhile in the ring, Dolph would take advantage of the referee's distraction as he tries to expose the steel turnbuckle in the corner, but AJ would rush out, trying to stop him. This would in turn bring out Vickie, who gets AJ off the apron, sparking an argument between the two. While the referee tries to get Vickie and AJ to leave the ringside area, Dolph grabs his Money-in-the-Bank briefcase and swings it at a pursuing John, who ducks before planting him with the AA to pick up the win. After the match, AJ enters the ring as they share a kiss in the middle of the ring.
"What a surprise." Cara rolls her eyes.
"You know what would be funny actually? If she turned on him. That would shock people for sure."
"Watch it happen." Cara nods.
"Then she really can play the crazy chick."
"Yeah."
"Don't think she can compete with how crazy I was though." Dean chuckles.
"Definitely not." I laugh
"How crazy did you get exactly?" Cara questions with a raised eyebrow.
"It's hard to explain really."
"Must be pretty crazy then."
"Pretty much."
"Nice."
The next match of the night would be Sheamus vs Cesaro. During the hotly contested match, Sheamus would land the Brogue Kick on Cesaro, knocking the United States Champion out of the ring. While the referee makes the count, Big Show comes out with a steel chair in hand. The referee then makes it to ten, which wins the match for Sheamus via count-out. After the match, Sheamus addresses Big Show, saying that Big Show has been telling everyone that he will be the World Heavyweight Champion until he retires with Sheamus vowing to make Show's retirement a reality at WWE TLC. Sheamus continues, saying that, when he gets a steel chair in his hand at WWE TLC, he will show Big Show just how "barbaric" he is. However, Big Show would let his actions do the talking as the World Heavyweight Champion rips the steel chair apart with his bare hands.
"Ooookay then."
"Anger problems." I sing.
"Just a bit yeah."
"And people said I had anger problems." Dean remarks.
"No, you never had anger problems. You were just crazy."
"True."
In the second to last match, we would see Damien Sandow go one on one with Zack. In the end it was Damien hitting Terminus on Zack to pick up the win.
"Yet another loss for Zack. If anything you three should solve that injustice."
"He's a great guy with a lot of potential." Cara shakes her head sadly.
"But ever since dropping the title, he's been reduced to this."
"It's sad."
"I think we'll consider it."
"Okay."
"I believe it's time for the main event. I think we need to move to where we need to be." Seth remarks.
"Aw okay."
"You can come too. It gets lonely standing around waiting."
"Sure."
He holds his hand out to help her move from the chair. She takes it and he pulls her up. Then she and Seth walk ahead first, followed by Roman, and then Dean and I follow last. Along the way, I feel him grab my hand and I look down to see that he's holding it.
"Hope that's okay." He leans down, muttering in my ear.
"Its more than okay." I smile.
"Good. Just making sure."
"And I love how you ask to make sure it's okay with me."
"Well I don't want to do anything you aren't comfortable with."
"You're sweet. The side rarely anyone gets to see."
"You're special so you'll see it more than anyone."
"Awwww."
I smile and lean up to kiss his cheek.
"Hope that was okay with you."
He nods with a smile.
"Good. Kind of couldn't resist anyway." I say as we reach the area the guys needed to be.
"Couldn't resist what?" Cara questions with an amused look.
"Nothing Car."
"Uh huh."
She knows she'll get the chance to prod me about it later so she just leans against the wall beside Seth.
"You love to tease her don't you?" He asks.
"Mmhmm. Its fun."
"And it's fun for me to tease you back."
"Tis true." She nods.
The match had shortly begun, both men now in the ring. During the match, Kane would hit the chokeslam on Punk, but behind the ref's back, Heyman drags Punk towards the ropes, allowing him to get his foot on the bottom rope, preventing a pin. The guys motion to each other and get ready to go out.
"We're just gonna head backstage after we're done, so we'll meet you two there."
"Alright. Have fun and be careful."
"We will be. You know we have fun beating people up." Seth laughs.
"Oh we know."
Roman had headed around to a different entrance, since they would be coming down in different areas. That left Seth and Dean to go out where we are. Seth had walked closer to the curtain, Dean had let go of my hand and I kiss his cheek before he walks over to join him. Cara looks over at me and mouths 'oooooh'. I make a face at her and she just giggles. Then Seth and Dean started to head out, taking their time of course and we watch from the TV monitor on the wall. Kane was about to give Punk the Tombstone Piledriver when the guys were spotted heading to the ring. That would distract Kane long enough for Punk to fight out of it and hit the GTS on Kane to win.
"Mission accomplished."
"High five."
We laugh and high five. After Punk had won, the guys climb over the barricade and surround the ring. They then pull themselves up and get into the ring and attack Kane. Punk leaves, getting out of harms way, but then Daniel comes running out and goes right after Seth when he slides into the ring.
"Oh great." Cara sighs.
"Bad Daniel."
"Yeah."
But Dean and Roman leave Kane and go after Daniel for the time being. Seth goes after Daniel while Dean and Roman go after Kane. Daniel gets knocked out of the ring and Seth goes over to help the others. Just then Ryback comes out. Punk looks around concerned for his life and then runs and jumps over the barricade and hides.
"Psh what a wimp."
Ryback rushes the ring, but gets attacked. He breaks through and takes out each of the guys. First it's Seth with a powerbomb, and then it's Dean and Roman with clotheslines. We both cringe. Punk comes in and hits Ryback from behind, only to get lifted up for a powerbomb. Roman however gets up and spears Ryback, making him drop Punk. Then Dean throws himself on him and wails on him. After Seth gets up, Dean and Seth help lift Ryback up and all three deliver a triple powerbomb to Ryback for a third time now.
"Serves him right."
"Definitely."
Punk exits the ring once more and stares at them in the ring and they stare back. They move and exit the ring as Punk enters, standing over Ryback to end the show.
"Finally its over." I say.
"I know right. Now we can go."
"About time."
We leave where we were standing and then head back to the backstage area.
"Hopefully we can continue avoiding Wade." She mutters.
"I know. Seeing him is the last thing you need."
"No kidding."
"We've been lucky so far."
"Hope it stays that way."
"So head to them first or stop by the locker room so I can change and we can get our things?"
"Let's get our stuff and get you changed."
"Alright." I nod. "I wouldn't be surprised if we found them waiting when we come out of the locker room." I laugh.
"That wouldn't shock me."
"Especially now that you are Dean are dating and he'll get oh so lonely without you." She teases.
"Oh hush." I stick my tongue out.
"Nope. It's fun."
"Go change." She laughs, pushing me.
"Okay okay, I'm going." I laugh too, grabbing my bag and heading into the changing area.
She sits and waits for me after getting her jacket on. It doesn't take me too long, I had packed a change of comfortable clothes so I changed into those and walked back out.
"All ready."
She nods and gets up. I grab my jacket as I follow you out and start to pull it on. Just as we leave, I was right, the guys had just turned the corner, coming to meet us.
"Nice timing." Cara says.
"I so called that."
"Mmhmm."
"So I'm thinking, maybe I could ride with you two, while those two have a car all to themselves." Cara suggests to Seth, referring to her, him and Roman and then me and Dean.
"Sure." He agrees.
Roman nods as well.
"I was gonna ask regardless anyway." She giggles.
Seth grins and Roman chuckles.
"I say, let's go then." She declares.
Everybody nods and we head out to the parking lot. We split up when we reach the cars like Cara said. She goes with Seth and Roman to the guys' car and then Dean and I go over to me and Cara's car. On the way back, Dean and I hold hands as he drives.
"You know Cara was gonna have us ride in the same car together just so I could tell you for myself that I had feelings or you."
"Too bad we beat her to it." He chuckles.
"And she still suggested we be in the same car together."
"Probably wanted us to have some privacy."
"That and she said you would be oh so lonely without me."
"She is right."
"I somehow thought so. She got us together, now we have to work on getting her and Seth together."
"Oh yeah." Dean agrees.
"Should definitely have him take her somewhere she loves."
"That's a good idea."
"And he obviously knows what that is so..."
"Right right."
"But it's definitely got to happen this week. She was staring at him when you guys came back out from getting changed into that new gear of yours."
"Nice." Dean chuckles.
"I do have to admit I was staring at you too. I couldn't help it."
"Looks good huh?"
"Maybe..."
"Well I'm glad you like it."
"Well like we were saying earlier tonight, it's something different."
"And it suits you guys." I add.
"Right. That and the group name as well, I know." He nods.
"Yeah I like the name. Its a good one and not something lame either."
"Like The Nexus...the shampoo product." He chuckles.
"Yes."
"I just called then ninnies. Because their shirts all had the letter 'N' on them." I laugh.
Dean cracks up.
"That's hilarious."
"Why thank you."
Soon we're at the hotel and heading upstairs to our floor. We stop outside the door when we reach the room you and I share.
"I'll sort out all the details of our first date. Considering the fact I know everything you like anyway. I'm thinking this weekend we have it." He suggests.
"Sounds great." I smile.
"It's gonna be strange not being able to go out for each other's matches...well once you get a first match, now that we're together and stuff." I add.
"I know but we'll be able to continue spending the rest of our time together."
"I know. Which is the best part now."
"Definitely."
"Well, should probably let you get in there and let you go to bed..." He adds.
"I know." I sigh.
"I'll send you a text before I go to bed alright?"
"Sure. I'll be waiting."
He leans down and kisses my cheek and of course I can't help but start to blush. I lean up and do the same to him. We both say our goodnights before he heads off to the room he shares with the guys and I head into me and Cara's room. Seth, Roman and Cara get to the hotel and go up.
"I'm glad we don't have to continue watching those two dance around each other and their feelings." She says.
"I know right?"
"Now we'll have to deal with PDA." Roman states.
"I don't think we have to deal with that for a while. I mean they haven't even gone on the first date yet."
"True."
"Unless you want to count a kiss on the cheek as PDA."
"Eh, sort of."
"Well if you ask me, that's sweet and cute." Seth remarks.
Roman and Cara look at him with raised eyebrows.
"What? A guy can't have a soft side for things like that?"
"It's a little weird."
"Alright, let's just drop that subject."
"Right."
When they reach the floor, they step out of the elevator. Roman heads to their room while Seth walks Cara to our room.
"You didn't have to walk me."
"I wanted to."
"Well thank you for being sweet."
"You're welcome."
She stops at our room.
"This is me."
He nods.
"Hey, hope you have a match next Monday, so I can see it."
"I should since I was off this week. I had a tag match the night you guys debuted so I should probably have a singles match next."
"Well I can't wait to see it."
"I can't wait for you to have a match of your own."
"Hopefully we don't have to wait too long for that."
"Yeah. Well I should go. Night Seth."
"Night Cara." He opens his arms for a hug.
She giggles, and hugs him. When they let go, she heads into the room and Seth heads to his.
