Author's note: Thanks to my friend CJ for her help. In this chapter I am going a little bit out of order from the actual WWE events. Hope you enjoy. J

December 30, TLC

"Seth?"

He turns to see the tiny auburn-haired beauty. "Hey Celeste. What's up?"

"Steph just told me that I get to sit at the announcers' table during your match. And that you will be doing a big spot on the ramp that will 'send me running to' you." Celeste explains.

"Yeah…" He sees that she's annoyed. "But she didn't tell you what the spot is right?"

"Right." Celeste responds. "So, what is it?"

"I'm sorry I can't tell you. She said she wants you to have a natural reaction." Seth clarifies.

"So I get to know the end of my fiancé's match-which I'm not involved in. But I don't get to know what's going to happen with my pretend love interest. That doesn't make sense."

"It's pro wrestling. Seth states. "You should have figured out by now it's not always logical."

"True. It's not very logical of me to consider ladder and TLC matches my favorites…and then freak out while watching them."

Seth laughs. "It's okay. I think this business makes all of us a bit crazy."

Daniel Bryan, Kane and Ryback are in the ring awaiting the Shield. The Shield's music hits, and they start making their way through the crowd. "Here they come!" announces John Bradshaw Layfield.

"And look who else is coming!" King exclaims.

Celeste makes her way down the ramp toward the announcer's table. She takes a seat next to JBL. "Don't you think it's a bit dangerous to be out here little lady?" he asks.

She looks at him and matter-of-factly states, "No."

Celeste spends most of the match cringing as all six men tear each other apart. After Seth and Roman bury Kane under a bunch of debris, Seth winks at Celeste. The Shield and Ryback are at the top of the ramp. Dean and Roman place Ryback on a table as Seth climbs a fifteen foot ladder. Celeste's eyes grow wide. "This can't end well." she thinks as she stands from her chair. Dean and Roman head back to the ring to deal with Daniel. Ryback gets up from the table and heads for Seth. In an attempt to escape Seth climbs higher. Ryback catches up and grabs Seth's waistband. Seth falls and his head bounces off of a table. Then he crashes through another table below. Celeste's hands fly to her face and she screams! She races toward Seth and kneels next to him. "Seth!" He doesn't respond. She's unsure if he's just selling the bump really well or is actually hurt. Celeste is so concerned about Seth that she barely notices when the match ends. She hears Justin Roberts announce the Shield as the winners.

Celeste feels large hands on her shoulder and is startled. She looks up to see Roman staring down at her. "Get up!" She stands and moves out of the way. Roman and Dean raise Seth to his feet. Seth's eyes are glazed over, but at least he is conscious.

When they get backstage, Roman and Dean take Seth to the trainer's room. John approaches Celeste before she can enter. "Hey. Are you okay?"

"No!" she exclaims. "I can't go through this again tonight, Cena!"

"What are you talking about?" he asks, puzzled.

"YOU'RE GOING TO FA…" John puts his hand over her mouth before she can finish.

"Shh. Don't spoil the ending." he gently reminds her.

She whispers, "I'm sorry. But you're going to fall off a ladder just like Seth."

"Not just like Seth." he insists. "I'll be fine. I promise you." Celeste pouts.

"How 'bout this?" John says. "So you won't be so stressed out, don't watch."

"Are you serious?" she inquires.

"Yes. Just stay back here, and I'll come back to you in one piece."

"Okay." she says. She wraps her arms around his broad waist. "I love you."

"I love you." He reaches into his pocket. "Here's your ring." He slides it on her finger. "I'm gonna get ready to head out there. You go see about Seth." They kiss then John dashes off.

Dean and Roman exit the trainer's room. "How he is?" Celeste asks.

"They're checking him over, but think he's gonna fine." Dean replies.

"Great." she responds and enters the room.

"Just lay here and rest a while." a trainer tells Seth.

"I hope my reaction was natural enough for Stephanie." Celeste teases.

Seth looks at her, his eyes no longer glazed over. "Did I scare you?" he asks calmly.

"Yeah, just a little." she replies. "How are you feeling?"

"Like I fell off a fifteen foot ladder."

Celeste smiles. She raises her hand to brush a strand of hair from her face.

"Ow!" Seth exclaims.

"What?" Celeste asks, startled.

"The light reflecting off your ring hurts my eyes." he explains.

"Oh, sorry. If I'd picked it out myself it would be smaller."

"I must have hit my head harder than I thought. I could swear I just heard a woman say her diamond ring is too big."

Celeste chuckles. "I did say that. I'm not really a flashy girl. Three carats isn't my style. But I love the person who got it for me, that's what counts."

"Shouldn't you be watching his match right now?" Seth wonders.

"I was so…shaken up from your stunt that he told me to not watch. But, he promised he'll come back in one piece."

"I'm sure he will." Seth states as he sits up on the exam table.

"What are you doing?" Celeste questions, concerned.

"I can't lay here any longer. I'm gonna go shower." he insists.

"Oh you're one of those stubborn guys aren't you?" she states.

"Yeah. What's your point?" he responds with a smirk on his face.

She shakes her head. "Just be careful and try to rest later."

"Okay, I'll be a good boy." he teases as he hops off the table and walks out of the room.

"Great. Both my fiancé and my pretend boyfriend are hard-heads." she thinks to herself.

She stays in the trainer's room-praying for the safety of John as well as Dolph during their match.

"Told you I'd come back in one piece." John's voice booms from behind her.

Celeste stands up, excited to see her love. She turns to face him and gasps! "What happened to your eye?!"

John has a tiny cut on the far corner of his right eye. "Calm down! This had nothing to do with falling off the ladder and it's fine. I just need to get it cleaned up."

She sighs and wraps her arms around him. "Okay, as long as it's not bad. Still don't like seeing you bleed."

Monday Night Raw New Year's Eve

After turning on John the night before, AJ revealed Dolph Ziggler as her new boyfriend. In an attempt to get revenge, Vickie Guerrero set up a match for the main event. She and John would face AJ and Dolph in a mixed tag team match. During the match, the women end up fighting their way backstage-leaving the men alone. John locks Dolph in the STF suddenly AJ returns from backstage. With her is Big E. Langston, he hit's the ring just as Dolph is about to tap out. Raw ends with Big E laying out John.

Vince rented out the top floor of a nice hotel for a New Year's Eve party.

Celeste stands on the balcony gazing up at the night sky.

"Hey there."

She turns to see Seth. "Oh hey. Haven't seen you since we got our new scripts earlier."

"Well you did tell me to rest." he reminds her.

"So are you feeling better?" she asks.

"Yep. I feel fine. So what do you think about the scripts."

Celeste blushes. "I think I understand why actors say kissing scenes aren't really romantic to film."

John comes out onto the balcony. "That's several hours from now. Sorry Seth. But I get the first New Year's kiss."

"Yeah of course." Seth replies. As the countdown begins, John embrace Celeste. Seth scratches his beard and sighs, "Alone again at New Year's."

Celeste smiles at him. "Well maybe next year."