Charlie's Hero

It was kind of an epic staredown going on. I didn't know what to say. She didn't know what to say. Although she should since she's the one banging on the door.

"I was hoping you'd be here." She said. "Can we talk?"

I shrugged. "I guess."

I walked out and down the corridor with her.

"I just wanna let you know that Tamina and I are gonna give you a fair fight tonight. I'll commentate and Tamina can face you on her own." She said.

"It would've meant more if you would've actually stayed loyal to me when you promised." I said. "AJ, you and Tamina knew how important that match was to me."

"So, why am I the bad guy here? It was Tamina who got involved." She said. "And she didn't mean to. Honestly. She got caught up in the fact that we're supposed to be the 'bad guys' and she stuck to the storyline. We're both really sorry, Charlie. And I really don't want this to ruin our friendship. You're my best friend."

I sighed. "Promise no getting involved tonight?" I asked.

"Pinky promise." She said as she held out her pinky.

We sealed our pinky promise and hugged it out. The truth was, AJ and Tamina were my best friends and nothing could change that.

"Tamina was gonna come apologize too. She actually should be on her way soon." AJ said.

We turned the corner and ran right into Tamina.

"Hey, Charlie. I'm really sorry." She started.

I shook my head. "It's fine. I know it was my first televised match and all, but it was still pretty cool. Besides, no match is more important than friendship." I said as we had a group hug. "So Tamina....looks like we have a match later."

"I'm not going easy on you." She said.

"Wouldn't ask you to." I said. "I've never been good at taking the easy way out."

She laughed. "So how was Dean's last night?" She asked.

They gathered around me, eager for details.

"We didn't sleep together if that's what you're wondering. He actually asked me to be his girlfriend officially." I said.

We all let out excited squeals.

"And you said?" AJ asked.

"Yes! Of course." I said. "And there's bad news." I said as I hung my head low.

They knew all about Brian and what he did to me.

"So, ya know that guy I dated in high school before I came to WWE? Brian?" I asked.

They nodded silently.

"Well, he texted me."

Their eyes widened in surprise.

"How'd he get your number?" AJ asked.

"My parents. He's always been their favorite one of all my boyfriends. Too bad they never knew how much he hurt me. They're clueless. They thought we broke up because I came here and they probably think he wants to come see me so they gave him my phone number and our touring schedule." I said. "I just wish he'd stop manipulating everyone around me and just get out of my life." I said in frustration.

"Does Dean know?" AJ said as she softly touched my shoulder.

"Yeah." I said. "I was just telling him."

"Well, you've got the three best bodyguards ever." AJ said.

"And I've got the two bestest friends ever!" I exclaimed.

"We're here for ya babe!" AJ said. "Now let's skip."

She dragged me to skip with her and I eventually let in. We skipped down the halls getting weird looks from superstars. I guess they've never seen two crazychicks skipping peacefully down a hallway.

Too bad one of the superstars we passed was the one and only, Bray Wyatt.