A/N: The lead female character in this fic is based on Amy Lee from Evanescence. The songs periodically used through the fic will be from the band. I've changed a few things to fit better with my fic, so I've replaced the male members of the band with women. The girls grew up in a fictional town in N.C with the Hardy's, and some regular known characters will appear through-out, along with a few O/C's. Enjoy.
2006.
Gen X Studios:
New York.
Zoe Lancaster reclined back in her chair, thankful for the small rest and closed her eyes. The girls had been in the studio since 3am laying down tracks for the new album, and things were getting a little stressful to say the least. She took a deep breath in and exhaled slowly, slowly tapping her fingers away on the console to no particular tune.
"Zo I'm sorry everything should be up and running in no time." Joey Carnes their main sound engineer announced over the intercom.
Zo opened her eyes and gave a small appreciative nod before closing her eyes again, reveling in the peace that was surrounding her. She ignored everything around her as her mind carried her away.
A smile appeared on her face as the excitement of her plans for that evening came to the forefront.
Flashback:
"Oh shit where the hell did I leave you?" Zoe yelled rushing around her apartment trying to find her cell. "Wait… shit!" Zoe sighed in frustration as the phone stopped ringing.
''Lost something?" Taylor, Zoe's personal assistant mused, walking into the living room.
"Just my cell again" Zoe replied tossing her couch cushions on the floor.
Taylor smiled shaking her head. "Here let me help before you make more mess."
Zoe looked up kicking the couch. "Why the hell do they have to make them so small?"
"We should tie it around her neck like a bell or something." Taylor teased.
"Or maybe I should look for a new assistant?" Zoe quipped.
"I'll just look for the phone."
"Good idea." Zoe laughed.
5 minutes later Taylor found the phone amongst the unpacked groceries bought that morning.
Zoe smiled walking away to listen her message.
"You have 1 new message… "Hey Zo it's Matt I'm in town this weekend, going to leave a ticket for you at the Arena, and don't even think about not coming you promised to show me YOUR New York." He laughed. "Talk soon, bye girl."
Zo smiled flopping back onto her bed. "That man is going to be the death me."
End Flashback.
Zoe found herself with the same goofy smile on her face as the girls headed back into the studio.
"What's up with you?" Sasha queried.
"Nothing just thinking." Zoe replied. "So we ready yet?"
"We're good girls; let's take it from the bridge." Joey smiled.
"Alright let's go." Laney said sitting back behind the drums as she counted everyone in; 1.2, …
Later that afternoon:
In catering Ash and Torrie sat eating their lunch catching up with their weekly gossip magazines.
"She is so gorgeous." Ashley said looking through her most "Sexiest Rock stars" issue of "Rolling Stone".
"Who is?" Torrie asked looking up from her "US Weekly."
"Zoe Lancaster." Ash smiled turning the magazine around to show Torrie.
"Oh yeah she's beautiful, she's even prettier in person." Torrie smiled taking a closer look at the double page layout as Ashley handed her the magazine.
"You've met her?" Ash asked.
"Yeah Stace and I went to one of her concerts a few years ago. Andrew you know Test got us some tickets and backstage passes." Torrie replied.
"Really how did he get those?"
"He used to be Motley Crue's bodyguard, and one of the guys from the band used to date one of the girls, I think it was Laney. Anyway he got us tickets and then we all went backstage. We got to meet all the girls and talk to them, they were all so nice." Torrie replied smiling.
"Sounds amazing I'm so jealous." Ash pouted playfully.
"What are you jealous of?" A smiling Jillian asked joining them at their table in catering.
"Torrie and Stacey got to go backstage at Voodoo Girls concert."
"Really when?" Jillian asked.
"A few years ago."
"They're great huh? I went to a concert a few months ago in New York and we got to meet them outside and got photos and an autograph from Zoe and Laney they were so nice."
"Am I the only one who hasn't met her?" Ash asked pouting again.
"Have you ever been to one of their concerts?" Torrie asked handing Ashley her magazine back.
"Yeah last year, but we had really bad seats but the show was awesome." Ash replied smiling.
"They never have a bad show and that girl never looks bad. It was snowing and everything and she looked so beautiful it was unbelievable. I have some photos at home somewhere I'll bring them next time we have a big pay per view." Jillian said.
"Oh we're never going to see them." Ash teased referring to Jillian's lack of cleaning skills!
"No I'm getting better Tank is teaching me."
"Domesticated and cute, girl you officially have the perfect man." Ash laughed.
"Well I wouldn't go that far but I am pretty close." Matt joked joining the girls.
"Not you." Torrie laughed. "Talking about Jilly's boy."
"Oh baby don't listen you're perfect to me." Ash cooed kissing Matt on the cheek.
"Thanks babe." Matt said with a wink. "So what have you girls been up to?"
"Just catching up on the goss." Ash smiled as she resumed her reading. "I would kill to have her nose, it's perfect."
"She is perfect, that's it I hate her." Jillian said looking away.
"Why?" Matt asked amused.
"She's beautiful that's why."
"So you hate her because she's good looking?" Matt asked confused.
"Yes." The girls replied.
"Okay. You know what I'm just going to take this away. Babe trust me it's for your own good." Matt said taking the magazine away. "I'll see you all later." He laughed walking out.
"Bye babe." Ash yelled as they laughed.
Matt pulled his cell out of his pocket as a familiar tune played and smiled. "Hello Sexiest Rocker of 2006 how are you?" He chuckled.
"I'm great thanks how are you?" Zoe giggled.
"I'm good what's up?"
"Not much just thought I would call to say hello, it's not a bad time is it?" Zoe asked.
"No I'm just walking down the corridor reading your little article, very nice." Matt grinned.
"Glad you approve, so tell me what time does the show start tonight?"
"Around 7 you're still coming right?" Matt asked excited.
"Yeah well if I can get out of this traffic." Zoe replied.
"Where are you now?" Matt chuckled walking into the empty locker room.
"I'm near Davies, this traffic is insane. Now are you sure nobody knows that I'm coming?"
"Positive I'm the only one, and I've checked out where the seat is and it's perfect he won't be able to see you." Matt replied.
"Thank you so much for this." Zoe smiled.
"Don't mention it just have fun, and I'll call you later."
"I will thanks again bye." Zoe smiled hanging up excited at the prospect of seeing a live show. It had been years since she had last been and even though it took some convincing on Matt's behalf, when he told her that it was going to be Jeff's first PPV since his return, she knew she couldn't pass up the opportunity of being there to support him. Even if it was as a mere fan.
Later that night:
"And your new Intercontinental Champion; Jeff Hardy!" An excited Lillian Garcia announced as the crowd cheered loudly.
"Thank God." Jeff said to himself as he slowly picked himself up as the ref raised his arm in victory. He gently climbed out of the ring and high-fived the fans around ringside and made his way up the ramp. He gave his usual salute to the crowd and held his belt up, which once again had the entire crowd cheering and chanting his name. As he walked through the curtains his co-workers and the backstage agents all applauded both he and John Morrison on a fantastic match.
Jeff simply smiled and nodded as he walked to his locker room. He closed the door behind him and slumped onto the couch. Every inch, every muscle in his body ached from the near 25-minute gruelling ladder match. "Never again." He sighed as he tried to get comfortable.
Jeff closed his eyes and as he drifted off to sleep there was a soft knocking at the door. "Come in." He called out annoyed.
"You were amazing out there." A softly spoken woman said.
Jeff pushed the pain aside and quickly looked up at the beautiful woman who stood in front of him. His eyes widened thinking that he had just seen a ghost. Was it really her? Was the woman he had loved since his childhood really standing there?
"Z?"
"Hi J." She said with a huge smile on her face.
His heart pounded as he sat up and eased himself off of the couch. "How… I can't believe this." He said shocked as he reached out to touch her. "You're real, you're really here."
"Yes I'm here baby." Zoe smiled sweetly as he held her hands.
"I've missed you so much; you can't imagine how much I've missed you." Jeff said throwing his arms around her and holding her close to his body.
"I've missed you too J." Zoe replied hugging him back as a tear rolled down her cheek.
"I love you Zo." Jeff whispered into her ear.
"I love you." Zoe smiled as Jeff pulled back so he could look at her again. He stood there mesmerised by her, she hadn't changed she was still the same beautiful girl who had stolen his heart all those years ago. "J you're staring." She giggled.
"I'm sorry, you're just so beautiful." Jeff said breathlessly. "I thought I would never see you again. I thought I'd lost the love of my life that day you left; please tell me that you won't ever leave again?"
"Baby I've never left you, never." Zoe replied as they both leant in and kissed.
"I need you, I need you so much." Jeff said against her lips as his hands slipped under her shirt.
Zoe stood there in complete bliss as Jeff unbuttoned her little black shirt. "Hmm I forgot how good you tasted." Jeff grinned as he left a wet trail of kisses down her neck and breasts. Zoe giggled as he slid his tongue down sending tingling sensations throughout her body. He grinned as he ran his hands down her sides tickling her as he worked his way down towards her hips.
He continued to kiss her stomach as he reached down to unbutton her jeans. He gently pulled them down and looked up with a devilish grin. Zoe smiled and slowly nodded for him to continue. Jeff slowly slid her panties down and smiled when he saw that she still had the tattoo on her inner thigh, that he had designed for her all those years ago. He began to kiss slowly and gently moving his lips closer to a very warm and familiar place that he had always loved exploring.
"Oh my god." Zoe moaned. "That feels so good." She said reaching down and playing with his hair. "Oh J… "Hey man wake up."
"Hey wake up."
Jeff jolted awake to find his brother looking down at him. "Fuck!" Jeff said startled. He sat up and re-focused his eyes. "Where is she?"
"I'm right here." Brittany smiled walking up. "Great match baby."
"Oh thanks." Jeff replied looking over her shoulder as she hugged him.
"Have you gone to see the doctor yet? That last bump was insane." Brittany said.
"No I'll be fine, but I'm a little thirsty do you mind getting me a drink please?"
"Sure babe, Matt do you want anything?"
"No I'm good thanks." Matt replied.
"Okay I'll be right back."
"Are you okay?" Matt asked looking at his brother who looked stranger than usual.
"You sure nobody was in here when you came in?" Jeff asked.
"Yeah man I'm sure, why?"
"I think maybe I should go and see the doc man my head's killing me." Jeff replied, grabbing the back of his head.
"Good idea do you want me to come?" Matt asked concerned.
"No its okay just let Brit know where I am." Jeff said walking out.
"Yeah sure." Matt replied walking him out. "Hey babe." He smiled as Ash walked out of the Divas dressing room
"Hi what's up with Jeff?"
"He hurt his head so he's getting Andy to check it out."
"Not too serious is it?" Ash asked concerned.
"He'll be fine." Matt replied. "So where have you been I've haven't really seen you tonight?"
"Just talking to the new girl Chantelle, she's from N.C too."
"Yeah? Which part?" Matt asked.
"Raleigh."
"Oh cool." Matt replied a little distracted.
Ash looked up frowning. "Are you sure everything is alright?"
"Uh, yeah um, babe I gotta make a call, I'll be right back.
Jeff was making his way down the hall when he bumped into a smiling Torrie Wilson.
"Hey Jeff, really great match tonight." Torrie smiled.
"Thanks Torrie, you were great too." Jeff said managing a small smile.
"Oh my God, is everything okay?" Torrie asked as Jeff lost his balance.
"Yeah just a little dizzy that's all." Jeff replied trying to shake it off.
"Come on let me help you to Andy's office." Torrie said putting her arm around his waist to steady him as they walked to the medical trainer's office. "Knock knock hey Andy can you help me please?"
"Yeah sure, oh I'm sorry." Andy said turning around noticing Jeff. "Here we go, you okay Jeff?"
"My head is killing me." Jeff replied.
"He nearly collapsed in the corridor." Torrie said.
"Okay just sit up here and let me look you over." Andy replied helping Jeff up onto the high medical table/bed. "Why didn't you come and see me after the match?"
"I didn't think it was serious I just wanted to lay down, and the pain went away. But then it just started again and was like real intense." Jeff explained as Andy shone his little light in Jeff's eyes.
"Your pupils look okay your reaction and response to the light was a little slow, but nothing out of the ordinary due to the match that you just had." Andy said.
"So nothing major?" Torrie asked still in the room.
"No not really." Andy replied. "But you'll probably have a headache for a few days and if it doesn't go away come back and see me, but just to make sure I want you to go to the local hospital and just get checked out a little more."
"Is that really necessary?" Jeff asked.
"Just a precaution, I'm going to go and arrange everything, Torrie you might want to go and get Matt and tell him what's going on." Andy said.
"Are you going to be okay?" Torrie asked Jeff.
"Yeah I'll be fine." Jeff smiled as Torrie left and closed the door. "Hey doc can I ask you something?"
"Sure." Andy replied.
"Can a bump to the head cause hallucinations?"
Andy looked at Jeff for a moment before responding, "What type of hallucinations?"
Jeff slowly shook his head unsure of how to describe this without sounding insane. "No type just like seeing things that aren't really there. You know just random things or people."
"Did this happen tonight Jeff? Or are you talking in general?" Andy asked concerned, shining his light back in Jeff's face.'
"Both." Jeff winced, trying to extend his left leg as it locked up.
"It can be a side effect, are you sure everything's okay? Do you want to talk?"
"Forget about it, it's nothing. Is it okay if I wait for Matt in here?"
"Yeah no problem." Andy replied unconvinced, but he dropped the subject anyway. "I'll just make sure everything is set at the hospital, will you be okay?"
"It's cool doc." Jeff said moving back down and closing his eyes. "It was just a dream, she wasn't here. It was just a dream."