The Punk's Gal

Chapter 8: Nothing but Trouble

 "I can't believe you did that!" Nikki laughed.

 I giggled. "Well, Punk did deserve it."

 "Man, I can imagine Punk's face," Nikki said. "He's gonna be all like 'what the freak, man? I like didn't do anything to you.'"

 "Except for that time when he did Straight Edge," Tori said. "He probably still doesn't forgive Punk for that."

 "It could be an excuse at least," Brie said. "I mean, even when rivalries are dead, they're still somewhat alive because you remember the pain they bring you."

 "Yeah, right, Brie," Nikki said. "Like that time you totally got over the fact that I borrowed that nail polish and lip gloss from you."

 "That was a one time accessory, Nikki!" Brie growled. "You know how organized I am! And it was a limited edition! And it was an emergency. I needed it! And you failed to bring it to me. You still owe me a new one, Nicole!"

 "Oh, what about that brush?" Nikki snapped. "You allowed Jenny to borrow it and now I can't use it or else I'm going to get lice on my hair!"

 I laughed. It was funny to see the twins fight like this.

 Suddenly, a cameraman came in. "Ready for your shot, Tor?"

 Tori sighed. "I guess."

 "What? Your rivalry with Nikki?"

 "No. I got one with Beth. I sort of got into a fight with her on SmackDown but it wasn't a big deal. Only we shouldn't have done it in front of the crowd."

 Beth came in. "Hey, Tori. Sorry, it's just the way it is now."

 "Let's get this over with," Tori said.

 The cameraman positioned the camera in front of Beth and Tori.

 "What do you think you were doing?" Beth snapped. "We almost had them!"

 "Well, if you weren't in the way, we could of got them!" Tori growled.

 "You know what? You think you're better than me, huh?" Beth said. "Then, guess what? You, me, tag team partners. I pick the Bellas. Who do you pick?"

 "Why, I pick none other than my favorite cousin!" Tori said, putting her arm around my shoulder. I winced.

 "Tori?" I whispered. "What are you doing?"

 "Sorry," Tori whispered back.

 "Then, it's official," Beth said. "Looks like we've got a family bonding here. Only will Shy really save you, Tori?"

 She then huffed and left.

 "And cut," the cameraman said. "That was good."

 "TORI!" I screamed. "What have you done?!"

 Tori giggled a fake laugh. "Um, publicity?"

 "Well, now that I'm your tag-team partner, we are so screwed. Especially since we're up against Beth."

 "Sorry, about that," Beth said. "I will try to go easy on you."

 "Not only do you have Punk to worry about but you're involved with your cousin's problem now," Nikki said.

 "Excuse me?"

 Argh. Punk.

 "What do you want?" Nat asked angrily.

 "I need to speak with Shy real quick."

 "Well, look, pal," Tori said. "I need Shy now. I've got a match next week with Beth and Shy's my tag-team partner. I need her to fight Beth."

 "Well, I need to speak to her now," Punk said. "I need to let her know that her actions tonight were unacceptable."

 "You could live without your girl for a bit, ok?" Nikki said. "Her cousin needs her help right now. And they're up against Beth. I'm guessing you don't remember that GTS you did to her in the rumble one time? I'm sure she wouldn't mind getting at you back for that..."

 "All right. Shy, you're off the hook this time," Punk said. "It won't be long though before I really will get on you."

 He then left.

 "Does he ever get a break from you?" Nikki asked. "Pff. This guy needs some girl 101 help."

 "Hopefully, this Beth problem will last for a long time," Brie said.

 I gulped. I hoped it did.