A New Paige

Relationships

(I feel so sorry for Roman. I'm glad his surgery went ok but now he won't be able to compete for a few weeks! Maybe that means Dean will return sooner, say NOC?)

Paige:

I walk into Leati's room and sit on the chair beside his bed.

"Hey, Paige."

"Hey, Leati." He turns to me and smiles.

"How are you holding up?"

"I've been better." I laugh and we sit a silence for awhile. "Be honest with me, who do you like?" I give Leati a look of confusion mixed with shock.

"Me? I don't like anyone." He gives me a look. "I don't!"

"Yeah, right."

"What? Who do you think I like then?"

"Randy."

"Randy? No way, he's just a friend." He gives me another look, "I'm not lying, Leati. He's just a friend." He smirks and looks to the ceiling.

"What are you thinking, Leati?"

"How I'm lucky to have you as a friend."

"I am lucky too." He smiles and looks at me. He bites his lip and turns to the ceiling again.

"Something's on your mind, Leati. What is it?"

"Nothing."

"Leati."

"I like you." He looks at me, his lip still between his teeth. I take a deep breath in and look to my lap. "But you don't like me, do you?"

"Leati, I'm in this business for business. I'm not looking for a relationship, I'm sorry."

"It's fine. Don't worry about it." I look at him, he forces a smile on his face and I pull him in for a hug.

"I've got to go, Leati. I'll see you later. Is there anything you want?"

"Can I get some chips, or soda? Hospital food is honestly disgusting." I laugh and nod.

"Alright, I'll be right back." He hugs me again and I walk out of the hospital and towards my car. Emma pulls up beside me and smiles.

"Need a ride?"

"Umm, no. My car is right here."

"Let me rephrase that. You need a ride." I get she wanted me in her car so I climb in and she smiles.

She starts driving and we arrive in front of the supermarket.

"So tomorrow's the big day. Nikki, Brie and AJ." I smirk.

"Yep." She looks at me, a frown on her face.

"Paige, what are you planning?"

"Me? Nothing!" I smirk and race out of the car and into the grocery store, grabbing what Leati wanted and heading to checkout. Emma grabs me from behind and literally drags me into an empty aisle.

"Saraya Jade Bevis, what are you pl-- you're not planning to get in the match, are you?" I shrug and try walking away. "Paige, I'm worried if you compete, you won't ever be compete again. Or worse, you could die. I don't want to lose my best friend, alright? Please, Paige. Don't do this."

"I won't."

"If you do, I will drag you from the ring and lock you in a storage closet." I laugh and she hugs me. "I just don't want to lose you."

"You're not going to lose me, Emma. Don't worry."

"Good. Is that for Leati?"

"Yes, I gave him a visit."

"He really cares for you, Paige. When you were in the hospital, he went to visit you a lot. He literally didn't eat anything unless someone got it for him, and he only ate in the hospital room. He was scared, Paige." I look at the food I got for Leati and back at Emma.

"Is it a good idea? I mean, if I got into a relationship in this industry, do you think it would last?"

"Well, look at Michelle McCool and Undertaker. Miz and Maryse. Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. Brie and Daniel Bryan. Nikki and John Cena. They are all successful relationships that were created in the WWE. AJ and CM Punk."

"Alright alright. What if I got into a relationship with Leati? Do you think it would last?"

"It could, but I know a few other superstars that won't be so pleased with it. One naming Seth and Randy."

"Seth?"

"Yeah."

"What about Seth?"

"He...he--"

"Can you girls stop gossiping in the aisle? Either pay for your things or get out!" I snarl at the older gentleman and walk to the cashier. I pay for Leati's things and walk out with Emma. We get to her car and I turn to her.

"What do you think I should do?"

"Do what your heart tells you." I smile and hug her as we arrive at the hospital. "You're distracting the driver." I laugh and roll my eyes.

"Thanks Emma."

"Anytime, Paige." I kiss her cheek and leave, heading back to Leati's room.

"Hey Paige. Back so soon?"

"As I promised." I sit in the chair and place his goodies beside him. I grab his hand and he looks at me, confused.

"Maybe we can work. In a relationship. If that's what you want."

"I'd love that."

"Then, Leati. Will you be my boyfriend?"

"Yes."