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I was sitting out on the balcony the next morning. I had ignored a lot of text, but I had responded to Tony, Max, and Daniel. Tony was in disbelief that Michael had done that. I honestly was as well. I thought that he would just go away, but he didn't. Daniel wanted to come over, and I hadn't told him it was alright. Max had already offered to kick Michael's ass. I had to admit I smirked at that text. I knew Daniel, and I expected him to just show up eventually. Phil had gone to talk to Tony today, and AJ was inside working on something. I was sitting outside because I honestly didn't know what to do or how to feel. I never thought this was something I would go through. I was sitting there and my phone buzzed. I glanced down and it was from Shaun.

I hope you are doing ok. I heard what happened ~ Shaun

AJ POV

I was sitting inside working on my next book and I saw Rae outside. She had been quiet since yesterday. I couldn't blame her. Tony had reached out numerous times. Daniel wanted to stop by and I told him to come to dinner tonight. I knew that they were close friends. I couldn't believe that Michael had done that to her. Phil was at the AEW headquarters talking to Tony about this not happening again. You couldn't stop people from dating, but when someone says that someone isn't leaving them alone you need to take actions.

Shaun had texted me and I had to tell him that we were in the Jacksonville. I told him what happened to Rae and he seemed genuinely concerned. We had gotten to know him since he lived on the same floor as us. He was in the wrestling business and he had been working with Phil more. He had asked about Rae when she went back to Jacksonville. I could tell that he liked her and she seemed to like him as well.

Hey, I will be in Orlando for NXT in a few nights, can I stop by and surprise Rae? ~ Shaun

That would be great. ~ AJ

Great! See ya Wednesday. ~ Shaun

I had to smile at that because it meant that someone else cared about her. Shaun had gone through a bad break up recently so it was good they were talking. I finished up and went outside to sit with her. I grabbed coffee for us since it was getting cooler. I handed it to her and she gave a small smile. The swelling had gone down some so she was looking a little better.

"How are you?" I asked her and she shrugged as she pulled the blanket closer to her.

"I feel like a fucking idiot." she mumbled and I knew what she meant.

"You're not... you didn't know it would happen." I said and she nodded.

"You talk to anyone?" I asked her and she nodded.

"Tony has texted me a few times. Max checked on me, and told me he would beat Michael up. Daniel wants to stop by. I haven't told him yes yet." she said and I nodded.

"You know people know this isn't your fault." I reassured her and she sighed.

"I was the idiot who went out with him." I said and she took my hand.

"Jay did the same thing to me when we broke up." she admitted and I was surprised. AJ had dated Jay Lethal before Phil. I knew it was a rough break up, but I didn't know that.

"He did?" I asked her.

"Yeah, we had a bad break up, and he stalked me for awhile. He scared me really bad one night after a show, and he was given a very stiff penalty. He didn't wrestle for a year, and it made him realize you can't do that to people." I said and she nodded.

"It's scary." she admitted and I nodded.

"Yeah, it is, but you won. You area a fighter." I said and I saw the tears gather in her eyes. I hugged her as she composed herself.

Rae POV

I was talking to her when Phil came home, and Daniel was with him. They were carrying pizza and drinks. Daniel handed me a small bouquet of daisies.

"Thank you." I said and he looked like he wanted to hug me.

"It's ok to hug me." I said and he chuckled. He gave me a light hug and moved some hair from my face. Daniel and I were still best friends, but after Michael's attack I didn't know how I felt about anything more than friends.

"Thanks for checking on me." I said and he smiled at me as he grabbed a vase. He put the flowers next to the ones from Shaun, and sat down with me. Phil and Aj were working on their computers as Daniel and I put on Archer since he knew I liked it. It was actually nice to sit there and feel normal.

Phil POV

We had pizza, watched the new Super Mario Brothers Movie, and hung out. Rae was actually smiling and seemed to be enjoying the night. AJ and I went to our room and left her and Daniel watching another movie.

"How did it go with Tony?" AJ asked me.

"He's terminated Michael, and out out new guidelines about dating fellow talent/employees. He is pissed. I think he really really likes Rae." I said and Aj smirked.

"No shit he likes her. She told me he admitted that he would take her to dinner anytime she asked." Aj said and I smirked. I wasn't surprised. Rae didn't give herself enough credit, and now after this I doubt she would give herself any credit.

"I think Shaun is good for her... maybe some of his confidence will wear off on her." Aj said and I hadn't thought of that.

"Maybe... who knows." I admitted.

"He's coming to surprise her Wednesday." Aj said and I was surprised at that. I knew he liked her, and we had talked about them going out after they had when she was still in town... I just had no idea that he liked her that much.

"I think that's great." I finally as Aj smirked and kissed me.

"It's not your fault that she got hurt." Aj said when she pulled away and she knew. She knew that I wished that I had been there to stop him. I didn't dislike Michael while they dated, but I guess I should have.

Rae POV

I was actually feeling somewhat normal with Daniel here. I was leaning on him as we watched the movie. I wasn't sure if I had wanted him to come check on me, but I was glad he had. I let out a small yawn and he smirked at me. He turned everything off and I looked at him surprised.

"You need to sleep." he said and I sighed.

"It's kind of scary to sleep right now." I admitted and I saw his smile drop.

"Do you want me to stay over?" he asked me and I sighed. We kind of left our future up in the air when I left for California last week. I didn't know what he wanted now, but I wasn't sure I would be it anymore.

"Daniel, I don't think that I can be what you want right now." I said and he kissed my forehead.

"What I want right now is for my best friend to be ok... so, do you want me to stay over?" he asked me again and I nodded. I had always felt safe around Daniel and I needed that safety right now more than ever.