Hello Brooklyn ► Zack Ryder

Chapter Eight

Brooke and Zack walked backstage at Extreme Rules. The week had gone by without any major problems, just a few texts that were promptly ignored.

Zack was in the dark match, while Brooke was wrestling for the Divas Championship. When they reached the Divas locker room, they said their goodbyes and Brooke walked inside.

"I'm so excited!" AJ exclaimed, running up to her. The Total Divas cameras weren't on because AJ had asked not to be featured on the show.

"I am too!" Brooke also exclaimed. "I got new ring gear and I'm ready to have an amazing match!"

"This is our first time facing each other for the title," AJ points out. "So if I lose, I'm glad it was to you."

"And if I lose, I'm glad you'll still be champion," Brooke says, smiling. "Well, I'll also be kind of sad, too."

AJ rolls her eyes. "Go get dressed. I'll see you in the ring."

AJ walks out of the room, so Brooke grabs her ring gear and puts it on. Most of the other Divas don't pay much attention to her, which she's grateful for. She needs time to focus.

She and AJ have the third match of the night, so she has time to talk to Zack after his match.

"Zack and I have been hanging out a lot these past few days," Brooke says. "Ever since we talked, it just feels like this huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders and it's great. Yeah, I'm still worried about Jace, but now I know I'm not alone."

Brooke sat down on a crate near Gorilla and waited for Zack. His match was still going on. A few minutes later, he was walking back, followed by Tyler Breeze.

Since his opponent was someone from NXT, Zack probably lost, but he didn't mind. He'd told Brooke before that he loves facing the new guys in NXT and getting the crowd behind them during dark matches.

When he saw Brooke, he smiled. "Hey!"

"Hey!" She also said. "I figured you were going to look for me, so I decided to beat you to it."

"Is that new gear?" Zack asks.

She involuntarily looks down. "Yep!"

"It looks good," He says.

"Thanks." She blushes.

"Zack, quit flirting with my opponent!" AJ exclaimed, coming from behind him. He turned around. "We need to discuss our match. Go back to Long Island or something."

"Do you realize how far Chicago is from Long Island?" Zack asks.

"You better start walking, then," AJ replies, shrugging.

Zack chuckles and rolls his eyes, walking away. Once he's far enough away, they start talking.

"That was mean," Brooke says.

"No, it wasn't," AJ says. "I just made a suggestion. He's the one who talked about the distance."

"Yeah, sure."

"Anyway, I talked with Hunter and I found out who's winning our match," AJ says.

***

"The following match is scheduled for one fall and is for the Divas Championship!" Lillian Garcia announces.

Light It Up begins playing.

"Introducing first, from Union City, New Jersey: the Divas Champion, AJ Lee!"

AJ skips to the ring, the Divas title slung over her shoulder. Once she's in the ring, she leans on the ropes and waits.

"And her opponent..."

"FIGHT!

You're afraid,

Like I make my deals with the devil.

You've been at it for years,

But couldn't reach that next level!

Let's keep it real,

This is no competition to me!

Even if everyone around you acts like they don't see!"

"From Detroit, Michigan: Brooklyn!"

A Day to Remember blasted throughout the arena as Brooklyn made her way to the ring.

Once the women were both in the ring, AJ handed the ref her title and they faced each other.

The bell rang.

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Short chapter, I know. The next one will be longer, I promise! ^.^

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(I included Brooke's new ring gear at top/side. Everything besides the Women's Championship.)