Nikki's POV:
"Oh my god Nicole, who was that? Was that him?" I nodded. As soon as I made my way backstage, I was bombarded with at least a thousand questions by my sister. "What he did was really sweet of him. You know, Nicole, he's the complete opposite of John which is really something." That's true. My husband is the same height as John but he's not quite built like John. Some may argue that he's fat but he's not. He's the healthiest guy I know. He's just a big boy. "I know. He's not even my type but I fell in love with him anyway." "You still haven't explained how this marriage all went down." "I will. Trust me. We will have sister sister time later. I promise but right now, I have to find him."
I started to walk away but Brianna called after me, "Nicole." I stopped and turned around, "At least tell me his name." I opened my mouth to speak but I heard a voice behind me answer for me, "Kevin." I turned again and there he was. Standing at five foot eleven, not much taller than I, was my husband. Ring of Honor wrestling star and WWE's most recent signed wrestler, Kevin Steen. Even though he answered Brie, he never took his eyes off of me. I was speechless and I watched him finish, "Kevin Steen, to be exact. Hello Nicole."
I just stood there taking him in. Kevin always had this very intimidating look about him. It's not like he was scowling or trying to look intimidating, because he wasn't. It's just around him, I feel completely in awe. Around John, I feel pretty plain and like I'm not allowed to speak. Brie was half right. Kevin and John are two completely different people. John is a romantic. Kevin has no romantic bone in his body. Kevin is always cracking jokes and making me laugh. John did that only on special occasions. John put wrestling first. Kevin use to put me first and probably still would.
I know what you're thinking. The choice is really simple to make between the two but Kevin has flaws to. Kevin speaks his mind and around people who aren't use to it, it comes across as him being an asshole. I cannot tell you how many times he's cursed out his bosses at ROH. He has no respect for authority and will tell someone in a heartbeat to go fuck themselves. I'm a little worried on how that's gonna work for him here. I guess I have no choice but to see.
I cleared my throat and tried to be as casual as I can. Like this was just a common greeting and I see him everyday I said, "I'm fine, Kevin, and yourself?" "I have this problem." "Oh?" "Yes. You may know him. He goes by the name of John Cena." I sighed, "Kevin-" "You see, Nicole, he has something of mine. I was wondering if you'd help me kind of, what's the word I'm looking? Take. Ah, yes, take it back from him." "Do you know how long it's been since you and I?" "I do actually. I counted the days." That's another thing about Kevin. Although not romantic, he's very sweet. Well, sweet to me. "You did?" "I did." I glanced at Brie, who was still standing there just listening, and said, "Look, can we talk about this later?" "No. We'll talk about this now."
The last thing I needed was a Kevin Steen lecture. But prepare yourself. It's coming. "When you left, it took weeks and weeks of training to regain my status as a champion. As a champion, you have to portray a certain image and if that image isn't up to par, you get cut. Bad. I was so torn up about my wife, my pride and joy, the only love I've ever known, walking out on me that my heart wasn't in my wrestling. My passion was gone, Nikki. Do you understand or do I need to speak slower? In fact, I don't think you understand what it's like to lose you. Or lose anything. Because nooooo, you two," He pointed between Brie and I then continued, "are the Bella Twins. You're here for looks, not for talent. I'm not saying you two don't have talent because I've seen you, you do. You've got some great potential but you weren't hired because you can connect a leg drop perfectly it's because you gave boners to the right corporate jackasses."
I couldn't believe Kevin. He's given lectures before but he's never been this cold about it. "Kevin, shut the hell up. You don't know what you're talking about," I said and he chuckled, "I don't. You're right." Sarcasm was one of Kevin's specialty. I glared at him but he was on fire so he kept going, "I don't know why I made the championship comment. You two don't know what it's like to be a champion." "Yes I do." "Nikki, you were champion for a fucking day!" His voice was raised and he stepped closer to me. I folded my arms, "Keep your voice down. You don't have to yell." He smiled and started to walk away.
I quickly grabbed his arm and slung him back in front of us. I pulled him closer so we were face to face. Our lips were inches apart and I whispered to him, "What was I suppose to do, Kevin? We haven't seen each other in god knows how long and I had no idea when I'd be able to see you again." "There's ROH shows every Thursday and Saturday night. WWE and ROH have the same schedule traveling wise. Wherever you're at, I'm always in town. You could have seen me, Nikki. You chose not to." "You didn't exactly come visit me either." I watched him chuckle, "That's where you're wrong. I watch you every night. I'm the face in the crowd that remains constant. I've never missed a show." Well, don't I feel like shit. I stuttered, "Wh-why?" "Because I'm in love with you, Nicole. And you're in love with me. You're just scared so you ran. Straight into Cena's arms where it's safe. You can't live life playing it safe. In the end, you have to follow your heart."
The things Kevin said belonged on a cereal box somewhere. He spoke his mind and that was what's on it. He never lied. That's saying a lot but he's true. His words always remained truthful. I know I hurt Kevin. I could tell when he was yelling, the way he looked at me, the coldness in his gaze. I never knew I was I capable of destroying this man emotionally. This man who typically never displayed emotion. I looked at him then said the only thing that clouded my mind. "I can smell the whiskey on your breath, Kevin."
Kevin chuckled and backed away toward the exit. Before he left, he smiled and said, "I'll see you around Nicole."
