A collection of One Shots that were co-written by myself and another writer.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not one continual story, each chapter is a separate requested one shot. I have just grouped them all together to make it easier for people to read
[Credit to greygirlambrose who co-wrote this one with me]
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"Dolph, I appreciate your concern, but I'm fine.'' You are desperate to get distance, even though his concern and nearness were a welcome change. It had been a few weeks since you'd talked to Seth, and Dean had tried to help you bridge that gap in communication; nothing was helping.
''I just want you to know you're not alone.'' He took your hand in his, offering a gentle smile and awaiting your eyes, ''It's not easy being alone when you're this close to a push, when you've just broken up with someone.''
''God, does everyone know?'' You're ashamed that you and Seth couldn't keep this under wraps, just keep your horrid argument to yourselves; you didn't need this drama at work, while all your other dreams were so close to being realized, ''Never mind, don't answer that.''
''So,'' He uses his free hand to supportively rub your back, sympathy clouding all of his features, ''can I do anything?''
''No, you can't.'' Dean's voice interrupts your nearness, causing Dolph to back up a little as you simply offer a smile to your friend, ''(Y/N), could I get a minute?''
''Sure.'' You step away from Dolph, glancing back with a polite smile, ''Thank you.''
''I'm not going anywhere, (Y/N). We'll talk soon.'' Once Dolph is out of your orbit with Dean, you can't help but laugh at Dean's protective glare, ''What is it?''
''It's Seth. He's back tonight.''
You had been so focused on your push that you forgot about Seth being cleared to wrestle again. Deep down, you were pleased, excited about his return but you weren't prepared to show it, not just yet anyway
''And?'' you replied
Dean shrugs ''I just thought you'd like to know''
It was just a silly argument, a petty squabble and you never thought that it would lead to the two of you 'taking a break' but now it was a reality and you still held on to a tiny bit of anger inside of you, that tiny part of you refusing to let you focus on anything else but your current position in your career
''Look Dean, I don't mean to sound harsh, but I'm in line for a push right now. I need to be on my A game and if I'm gonna do that then I can't be thinking about Seth; not right now anyway'' you explained
''Hey I get it'' Dean replied, holding his hands up ''But you're gonna need to talk to him at some point you know. You can't put it off forever''
He was right. You and Seth had been avoiding each other for weeks, not even a text or phone call had been exchanged between the two of you
''I know'' you replied ''And I will. It's just now the right time at the moment''
''Well, whatever you thinks best'' Dean stated as he left the room
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As you sat on a crate in the backstage area, you focused on the task ahead. If you won your match tonight you would be Women's Champion. You tried your best not to, but you couldn't help but think about Seth.
''Stop it'' You said, scalding yourself
''You know that talking to yourself is a sign of madness right?''
You glance up to see Dolph standing in front of you. You offer him a small smile and he responds with one of his own
''Nervous?''
Nervous wasn't the word. Unsettled, lost and restless would all be better words to describe how you were feeling
''Hey. I understand you know'' Dolph said as he wrapped his hands around yours
His touch was more than just friendly and you wanted to pull away from him but you couldn't, your body craved this it. It craved the kind of tenderness that it had been without for several weeks
''You're at the height of your career right now, you have been working towards this for years but sometimes it's not enough is it? Sometimes you need to share it with someone''
''She's got someone''
Your response was caught in your throat as Dean appeared by your side, draping a protective hand over your shoulder as he stared Dolph down
''Look. You know where I am if you ever need me'' Dolph said as he slowly walked away
''You ready for your match?'' Dean asked
''I think so'' you replied
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
You made your way through the curtain, clutching your newly won title in your hands. You had done it and yet somehow it didn't feel real. As you made your way towards your locker room, you were congratulated by everyone you passed.
''HEY. THERE SHE IS!!''
Dolph rushed over to you, picking you up off the floor as he hugged your tightly ''I'm so proud of you. I knew you could do it!''
''Thanks Dolph'' you replied, matching his smile as he placed you back down ''You've been so great to me lately''
''Hey anytime. I'm just happy that I can be there for you, especially after everything that's happened between you and Seth''
You were about to reply when you heard his voice.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
''You should be happy right now, you should be on top of the world but here you are. Crying over someone who obviously doesn't care about you''
You pulled away from him but before you could respond you felt his lips on yours. Maybe you had been too focused on your push to see the signs. Kissing him felt wrong some how and you quickly pulled back from him, pushing him away
''(Y/N) I'm-''
''No Dolph don't. If I've lead you on somehow or gave you the wrong impression them I'm sorry but I just want to be your friend''
You were trying to let him down gently. He looked completely heartbroken ''Dolph-''
''Look (Y/N) it's fine. You don't have to say anything'' Dolph said as he stood to his feet ''I'll see you around''
You were mentally and physically exhausted by the time you reached your hotel room. Your eyes were heavy and you were eager to call it a night but a knock at the door ruined your plans.
''God. This can not be happening'' you mumbled, burying your head into the pillow
''IT'S SETH. OPEN THE DOOR''
''What do you want Seth?'' you asked as you opened the door
''Can I come in?'' he replied
You sighed and pushed the door open, gesturing for him to come inside
''I wanted to apologize''
''Seth-''
''Please just hear me out. I know I don't deserve you and that you'd probably be a lot happier with someone else, but I love you''
His words shouldn't have made your stomach flutter after weeks of silence from him; but they did. ''When I heard about Dolph I was angry. He was there for you when i wasn't. I felt like i was being replaced...I got scared''
You met his eyes. You didn't know what to say
''What are you thinking about?''
He knew you so well. Sometimes too well
''Honestly?'' you replied as Seth nodded ''I don't think my heart could cope with another break-up''
Seth's thumb made it's way up to your cheek as he moved in to capture your lips in a chaste kiss ''I'm not leaving you again''
