Taking the Reigns

19.

~RAW BACKSTAGE ~

I was getting ready for my match with Paige. Something didn't feel right though. I felt uneasy about the night it's like I could sense something bad was going to happen.

Brie and Nikki walked over to me while my hair was being curled by my hairstylist Holly, she was a sweet girl.

"Hey Ari!" They said standing next to me.

"Hey guys what's up?"

"Well, Brie and I were wondering if you would want to go on a trip with us and the girls in two weeks." Nikki said excitedly.

"I'd love to. Thank you." I said with a small smile. I was super excited for this trip, but that bad feeling took over again.

"Is everything okay? You seem a little off." Brie asked leaning down to my sitting height. Nikki excused herself so we could talk. I didn't know what to say. This was hard to put into words what I was feeling.

Brie and I talked for a bit until it was time for her match with Naomi and Cameron. After the twins match was mine and Paiges. I was so nervous for some reason and to calm my nerves I decided to walk the halls.

I saw Hunter, Kane, Randy, and Seth standing in one of the hallways talking together. Hunter caught my eye and gave me a small smirk that sent shivers down my spine. Yes, he is like family practically and uncle, but he still scared the shit out of me at times. I returned the smirk with a small smile and walked off.

~15 minutes later~

It was time for my match already and at this point I didn't know if I was ready for it. That look that Triple H gave me flashed through my mind as my entrance music played. I quickly made my way to the ring and waved to the crowd. Paige made her way over aswell.

Just as the bell rang it was as if my nerves prevented me from fighting. It was horrible. I was getting my ass handed to me ,but I refused to give up. Paige had me on the floor gasping for air with my body just about to give up and pass out. I laid there waiting for the next move but it never came. Paige wasn't even in the ring anymore.

At that point I didn't care until the lights turned into a deep red color and the music turned dark. Then it happened, a hand ripped out of the ring and gripped my leg. I came to my senses and tried to escape. Kane emerged from the hole in the ring and began pulling me under. I scratched at the ring and kicked to escape and nothing worked until Romans music began to play.

I saw a black figure quickly jump into the ring and seconds later Kane let go and I crawled my way to the corner of the ring trying to pull myself together. I watched as Roman and Kane fought it out.

Kane over powered Roman and seemed like he knocked him out. I began to panick because none of this was expected. Kane turned his attention back to me. I couldn't move no matter how hard I tried I was just too scared to move. Just as Kane reached me Roman got up and superman punched him.

Roman reached his his arms out and picked me up bridal style, but put me down a second later because Randy came charging at us.

At this point I didn't know what to think. This was all so unexpected. None of this was supposed to happen.

Why did Roman come out to help me? Oh my god ROMAN?!

I was snapped back to reality and saw Randy beating Roman and slamming him down. I stood up and begged for it to stop but he continued his brutal beating. Tears were in my eyes as I watched horrified as Randy slammed him into the announcers table. I thought he was dead. Roman just laid there motionless.

Randy walked off to gather with the rest of the authority near the entrance. I limped to Roman to see if he was okay, thankfully he was.

Paramedics came and once again he was taken from me. I ran to the lockeroom and locked the door. I don't know why but I cried. I couldn't stop thinking about Roman. He fought for me. He got hurt. Why did he do this?

About 20 minutes later there was a knock on the door. I didn't want to open it, but it didn't stop. I wiped my tears and opened the door.

My heart stopped. It was him. He looked so perfect. His wet hair laid perfectly over his shoulders. His body covered in sweat. His muscles tensed. His icy blue eyes stared into mine.

I couldn't look away. It looked like he was angry about something and I thought it was me. I opened my mouth to apologize, but I was taken aback.

Next thing you know his soft pink lips crashed into mine.

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