WWE Imagines

Second Chances pt. 1(Cody Rhodes Fluff)

I've been away for six years and I never thought I'd come back. But, here I am, back in ATL to be here for my ex. When his dad passed, I admit I felt guilty.

I didn't know he was sick, but even still; I had my own family issues going on and I couldn't leave. Plus, Cody is engaged and I didn't have a reason to come back. I sigh, as I lower the mirror in my car. A picture falls into my lap of me, Cody, and his family for New Years.

Dusty was so sure me and Cody would get married. But, life had different plans for us. A single tear falls down my face, as I recall the last conversation Dusty and I had.

                            One Year Ago

I've been so stressed out about my mom's hospital bills, that I barely slept these days. I've been worried and depressed for months, that sometimes I wish this all would be over.

I'm about to have a breakdown, when my phone rings. I grab it and see a name flash on my screen, that I never thought I'd see again.

I pick up. "Hey, Dusty.."

"How are you, Kiddo?" I laugh.

I didn't know how happy I'd be to hear his voice. I was so happy, that I started crying.

"What's going on with you?" He asks and I sigh.

"Nothing, I'm just...I'm happy to hear from you." I smile, wishing I could hug him.

"Well, you can always call."

I sigh. "No, I can't..But, I do miss you."

"Cody and I were talking about you the other day. We were reminiscing about the old times and how I thought the two of you were it for each other."

I get up from the floor and go to sit on my bed.

"Yeah..didn't turn out that way.."

"I believe it still could. Cody has never stopped loving you. He didn't want to push you to come back for him, he wanted you to come back when you were ready." Dusty says.

"Well, I don't think that will happen any time soon. With everything going on with my mom, I can't leave and I don't want to..."

"You know, your family is always in my prayers and if you ever need anything, we're here for you." Dusty says and I smile.

"I know..Thank you for always being so good to me."

"Well, I still believe you're gonna be my future daughter. And I'll never give up on that dream." Dusty says and I laugh.

"We'll see about that.

                              Present Day

I smile at the picture and wipe my tears.

"I'm sorry, Dusty.." I whisper and place the photo back.

I grab my jacket and head out of my car.

The small church is filled with close friends and family members of the Rhodes family. Standing at the door, greeting everyone is Cody and Dustin.

Dustin sees me first and his eyes widen, before a genuine smile graces his face.

"Angie..It's so great to see you." He says and hugs me.

"It's good to see you, too." I smile at him.

"You can sit right behind us, to the left." He says and I nod.