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I arrive at Smackdown ready for another fun show. As I am walking I see Randy arriving. "Hey." I greet.

"Ready for our segment today?" he asks.

"Yeah, I'm excited to see how it turns out, working with all the guys is so much fun."

"We are happy to be working with you too."

"I just hope the fans enjoy the intensity of it today."

"They will." He assures.

We continue walking and walk into Jon, Joe and Colby. "Hey." I greet.

"Are you excited for our segment?" Jon asks.

"Hell yeah, are you ready to scare me?" I retort.

Jon grins. "Yes."

"I hope I pull it off well."

"You will." Colby reassures.

I smile up at him and remember I have to get ready. "Well I have to go get ready, see you later."

For tonight I'm wearing matching blue and black crop top and shorts. For my hair I have loose waves and for my make up I've gone for a subtle look.


Once I'm ready I meet up with Celeste at gorilla. "Hey girl." I greet.

"You ready?" She asks.

"Always."

"Have fun." she wishes and her music starts and she walks out to a huge reaction. Once she's in the ring my music blasts and I walk out.

I walk out and the crowd goes crazy. "And her opponent from, Seattle Washington, Sarah." Lillian announces as the crowd cheers loudly.

I make my way down the ramp and jump up onto the apron and climb the corner and blow a kiss. I hop down and watch Kaitlyn closely.

The referee rings the bell and the match is underway. "This match is underway. Divas Champion Kaitlyn Vs Sarah." Col announces. "We've seen these two fight before, so this should be a great match."

"Kaitlyn better look out, because Sarah is coming for her title." JBL warns.

Kaitlyn and I circle one another and we lock up. She quickly gains control and pushes me into a corner and at the count of 4 the referee pushes her back up.

As she backs away I charge at her and take her down with a close line. "A powerful close line by Sarah." Cole says as I start punching her and the referee has to push me back. "Sarah looks to be in a bad mood tonight."

Kaitlyn looks at me wide eyed and charges at me but I'm to slow and she takes me down and starts unloading on me. I start to fight back with punches of my own and it's back and forth.

I deliver another punch and she stumbles which allows me to get some distance. I back up a couple steps and push off the ropes and deliver a closeline. I cover "1, 2" but she kicks out.

I quickly pull her up and deliver a standing suplex. I stand and start to climb the nearest corner. I make it to the top I wait for her to get to her feet and as she turns around I jump and deliver a beautiful cross body. I cover "1. 2" but she kicks out. "Beautiful crossbody." JBL compliments.

I stand up frustrated and go to put her in my finisher when 'Sierra, Hotel, India, Echo, Lima, Delta, Shield.' plays. "What in the world." I say aloud as I look to the crowd and see The Shield making there way down through the crowd.

"What's The Shield doing out here?" Cole asks confused.

I throw Kaitlyn down and eerily watch as they walk down to the ring. One at a time they jump over the barricade and make there way around the ring. "Sarah must be scared to death in there." JBL shouts.

I look around the ring and see they are surrounding the ring. I turn back to Kaitlyn but she's already standing up and she spears me. "Spear by Kaitlyn with the distraction from The Shield." Cole shouts. Kaitlyn covers me "1, 2 and 3."

Kaitlyn notices The Shield surrounding the ring and quickly escapes the ring leaving me inside. I start to get to my feet as The Shield begin to stand on each side of the apron. "What are they doing? Sarah get out of there." JBL alerts.

I see what's happening and I back away holding my ribs. I stumble not looking at who's behind me and bump into a hard body. I quickly flip around and I'm face to face with Seth Rollins. For a few seconds I take him in. He looks better up close. Dammit Sarah focus.

I look up at him wide eyed. "Stay back." I warn and he just smirks at me and I take a few steps back not looking at who's behind me and I bump into another body. I flip around and I'm now face to face with Dean Ambrose. "Stay back."

"This is not good, Sarah needs to get out of there." JBL urges.

"What do you want?" I ask frustrated. The three just stare at me and no one makes a move. I huff annoyed. "Leave me alone."

They slowly start to form a semi circle around me and I realise I'm cornered. I quickly try to think of a way out of this. I close my eyes and when I open them I turn to face them and smirk and the crowd gets loud. "Is Sarah smirking?" Cole questions.

I look at all three men. "I want no part in whatever this is, but if you three ever distract me again, I will make your lives hell." I warn and the crowd oohs.

"Is Sarah mouthing off to The Shield?" JBL wonders.

The three look at each other and Seth is about to speak when 'I hear voices' blasts and the crowd erupts. I use this distraction to quickly slide out of the ring and make my way back through the crowd. "Thank goodness Sarah got out of there." Cole exhales.

"It looked like she wasn't fazed though." JBL comments as I walk back up through the crowd and watch as Randy and team Hell No charge at The Shield.


Walking backstage after my segment I hear someone call out my name. "Serena."

I turn around and see it's Randy. "Hi." I greet.

"You did good out there." He compliments.

"Thanks."

"Listen I know this is kind of out of the blue but I was wondering if you wanted to go to dinner with me tonight?"

I look up at him shocked. "Listen Randy, I'm not really wanting to date right." I decline. "I just want to focus on my career, so i'm sorry i'm going to have to decline."

He looks a little taken back. "It's just dinner."

"I'm sorry Randy but no, have a good night."

"Why don't you give me a chance?"

I turn back to face him. "Because I know guys like you, you make girls feel special then once you get what you want, you up and leave. So no. My answer is no." I enforce and walk off.


I continue walking when I hear someone running up behind me. "Serena." Colby calls out.

"Hey." I say turning around.

"You did great tonight."

"Thanks I enjoyed being out there with you guys."

"Likewise." he retorts. "I look forward to working with you more."

"Same here."

"Did you want to go out for dinner and drinks with us?"

"Sure." I accept. "Did you want me to meet you in the lobby?"

"Yes, meet us at 8."


I walk back to the locker room and I can't stop smiling. "What's got you smiling?" Nattie asks.

"I'm hanging out with the guys tonight." I answer.

She smiles. "Who invited you?"

"Colby."

"Did he?"

"Yes so I need to be ready by 8."

"Well let's go then."


We arrive back at the hotel and I quickly shower. Whilst I'm inside the shower there's a knock at the door. Nattie answers and it's Nikki and Brie. "Hey." she greets them.

"We heard that Serena declined an offer to date Randy tonight." Nikki queries.

"You heard correct, she's actually hanging out with some of the guys tonight."

"Which guys?" Brie asks.

"The Sheild."

I walk out of the bathroom noticing them. "What are you ladies doing here?" I ask.

"We heard Randy asked you out." Brie responds.

"Yeah, I kinda had to be blunt and say I wasn't interested."

"Good for you, what are you doing tonight?" Nikki asks.

"Drinks with the guys."

"Oh nice have fun." Brie wishes.

Once I'm ready I have a quick look at myself in the mirror. I'm wearing an ivory blouse with black skinny jeans and black ankle boots.


I make my way down to the lobby and see the guys talking amongst themselves. Jon sees me first and whispers something to Colby and he turns around. "Hey guys." I greet walking up to them.

"Great stuff tonight." Jon praises.

"Thanks, it was all you though."

"I don't know, the crowd seemed to love your change in demeanour."

"I can flick a switch." I chuckle. "So where are we going?"

"A cool bar in town." Joe answers.

"Are you trying to get me drunk?"

"It doesn't take much to get you drunk." Colby teases.

I playfully glare at him and Renee finally arrives. "Hey I didn't know you were coming." She says hugging me.

"Last minute invite."

She smiles. "That's great, another girl."


We arrive at a bar and it looks really cool. The bar has several pool tables set up, a gambling area, two bars to either side, a small dance floor with several tables and bar tables set up and lastly a decent sized VIP section.

We walk over to the secluded area. "You were right Colby this place is cool." I agree.

"This was one of our first places we went to when we first started on the main roster, it's where we got to learn more about each other." He explains.

"I can see why, it's very cosy."

A waitress comes over wearing the smallest short shorts you can find and a push up bar and a heavy layer of make up. "What can I get you guys?" she asks the guys not even looking at Renee and me.

I glance at Renee and roll my eyes which she laughs. "We will get three Corona's." Joe orders.

"Any food?" Tiffany asks.

"Not right now." Jon answers.

"Will that be all?"

I cough loudly and Renee chuckles. "We are here to you know." I chime in. The waitress finally notices us and glares. "I will get a white wine and Renee will get."

"A white wine too." Renee orders.

"We would also like some food." I add and the guys chuckle as the waitress continues to glare. "Glare at me all you want, but if you want a decent sized tip you better change your attitude." I warn and she gasps flustered. The guys eyes go wide and I notice Colby's eyes have gone a shade darker. "We will also get a bowl of fries." I say smiling and watch as Tiffany scurries off. Once she's gone everyone starts cracking up. "Sorry about that, I can't stand it when people do that and they don't even try to hide it."

Renee laughs. "No need to apologise if you hadn't said anything I would have."

"I don't care if she looks at you, it's when she doesn't do her job, that's when it gets annoying and quite frankly unprofessional."

"We don't really pay attention." Jon comments.

"Because you take it all in." I retort.

"The way you just tore into her was the best thing I've seen all week." Renee expresses.

"I didn't tare into her that much."

"You so did." Joe laughs. "She looked like she was about to run away and cry."

"Enough about that slutty waitress let's have a good night."

"Great idea." Colby agrees.


After having a few drinks Renee and I decide to go to the ladies room. "Is it hard being around Colby when he's in a relationship?" she asks me.

I turn to face her. "It's hard, I don't know why, but I get butterflies whenever I'm around him." I confess. "Whenever I talk to him it feels so natural and easy I don't have to try, but I know nothing can happen."

"You're a good girl Serena, you have a good heart and I know one day it will happen, maybe not today but some day."

"Have you met Leighla?"

"A couple of times." She confirms. "Whenever she's around, Colby is always quiet and sad."

"You know when I first met her she gave me this warning look."

"She did the same to me, even though I was hanging out with Jon."

"And she doesn't even support Colby either, what girlfriend doesn't do that?"

"Someone that doesn't want him around woman like us, especially you." She answers.

"I'm not intimidating am I?" I question.

"You sure are." She retorts. "The way you took down that waitress is proof."

"I guess it's just how I grew up, I have tough skin."

"Don't change who you are, and for the sake of it, Colby couldn't take his eyes off you when you did that." Renee says sending me a wink.

"I did see his eyes go dark."

"It's okay to flirt."


As we walk back to the guys we bump into someone. We look up and it's Randy. This is starting to get annoying. "Serena, Renee." He greets.

"What are you doing here?" I question.

"I wanted to get a drink." he responds. "I see your here with Renee."

"And the guys too." Renee points out.

Randy turns to where she's pointing and growls. "Have a good night Randy." I dismiss him before he can respond.

"Are you two okay?" Jon asks us as we rejoin them.

"I'm fine, he just doesn't give up." I answer.

"Steer clear of him when not working with him." Joe suggests.

"I plan too."

I sit down next to Colby and he nudges me. "You okay?"

I smile. "Yeah."

"Here if you need."


Once our night is over we get back to the hotel and we depart ways. I say goodbye to the guys and just as I am about to enter the elevator Colby runs after me. "I'll walk you to your room." He offers.

"Well come on then." I accept with a smile and we arrive on my floor. "Thanks for inviting me out tonight, I had fun."

"Same. I'm glad you could hang out and have a laugh with us."

"It's great to have people to just relax and enjoy our free time with."

"I hope Randy didn't ruin the night for you."

"He didn't, the only time I plan on seeing him is when we work together." I assure. "But if any trouble comes up I'll talk with Stephanie, but at least I have you guys as well as Brian too."

"Speaking of, you rocked it tonight." He praises.

"Thanks its a little intimating out there with you guys."

"Didn't seem like it."

"That's because I'm a great actress." I joke.

He chuckles and smiles down at me. "You are something else Serena."

"I'm not like most girls."

"You sure aren't."