𝙿𝟷𝙽𝙵𝙰𝙻𝙻𝙴𝙳

what  happened  to  bringing  more  gold  to  the  triangle?  why  didn't  you  put  maika  down?  the  words  from  her  stablemates  lingered  in  her  mind  as  the  show  continued  on  in  the  arena.  though  her  loss  was  quickly  forgotten  by  the  other  two  women  once  thekla  retained  her  own  title,  she  felt  in  less  than  a  celebratory  mood.  she  needed  time,  space,  solace  ..  she  needed  him  and  part  of  her  loathed  that  she  did.  excusing  herself  from  the  other  two  women,  she  couldn't  miss  the  look  on  julia's  face  and  while  normally  she'd  concern  herself  with  it,  put  her  sister  before  everything  and  everyone  else,  she  couldn't  do  it  this  time,  not  tonight,  she  thought  to  herself.  walking  towards  the  monitors  to  watch  the  remainder  of  the  show,  dark  brown  optics  remained  focused  on  one  man  on  the  screen.  when  it  came  to  kyle,  it  didn't  matter  who  else  was  around  because  whenever  he  was  in  her  sight,  everything  else  simply  vanished.  the  pull  to  him  was  undeniable  and  while  most  times  she'd  try  to  fight  or  deny  it,  she  couldn't  this  time.  tonight,  just  this  once  she'd  allow  herself  to  give  into  it.  as  the  match  drew  to  a  surprising  close,  she  couldn't  help  but  narrow  her  eyes  at  the  man  who'd  costed  the  callis  family  their  match,  which  meant  he  costed  kyle.  shaking  her  head  slightly,  she  walked  away  from  the  monitors  and  knew  exactly  where  she'd  be  going  next.   she  found  herself  a  mostly  empty  hallway  near  the  family's  locker  room,  knowing  to  keep  her  distance.  almost  certain  the  last  thing  don  wanted  was  for  kyle  to  be  distracted,  especially  by  her.  sitting  atop  one  of  the  supply  crates,  watching  as  others  passed  by,  she  finally  heard  the  all  too  familiar  australian  accent  and  she  swears  she  felt  her  heart  skip  a  beat.  as  the  rest  of  the  family  seemingly  rushed  to  their  locker  room,  voices  raised  and  harsh  words  being  exchanged,  she  took  notice  of  the  man  falling  behind.  her  voice  finally  coming  to  life,  "  don  should  be  more  selective  with  who  he  lets  into  the  family,  if  he  continues  to  take  in  everyone  he  thinks  has  potential,  his  family  is  going  to  end  up  imploding.  "  and  while  she  didn't  want  that  for  kyle's  sake,  it  didn't  change  how  foolish  she  thought  don  was.  but  her  thoughts  instantly  shifted  as  she  saw  the  blood  on  the  australian's  face,  voice  taking  a  softer  tone,  "  i  know  the  family  probably  needs  you  and  they  take  precedence,  but  would  you  let  me  be  selfish  with  you  just  this  once?  "  removing  herself  from  the  crate,  she  walked  over  to  stand  in  front  of  him,  bringing  a  hand  to  gently  cup  his  cheek,  "  let  me  be  the  one  to  take  care  of  you  tonight,  kyle..  "

𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : of course i would lex, you know my door is always open for you. 𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : it's late though, are you okay?

𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : i'm not judging, but i'm a little caught off guard .. we didn't exactly leave things on the best terms last time we spoke, paige. 𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : i want us to get back to how we were before, but how do i know we aren't going to end up in the same position that had us at each other's throats? 𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : i mean .. you were one of my best friends, i admired you even and all it took was a title to turn on me?

𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : did i really make the emergency contact list, niks? i'm honored. 𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : but yes, you've got my full trust babe. so what's going on my bella babe? 𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : this isn't another rescue drunk brie moment is it? if so, i hope you know i will be bringing the camera to record it this time.

𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : it's not my fault that you decided to wear that suit to the event tonight, that red suit always gets me feeling a type of way, aussie. 𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : but if you really want me to behave, i guess i can focus my attention elsewhere for the time being. i'll go and catch up with a few of the girls or something. 𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : hope you know once we're back at the hotel though, you're all mine the rest of the night.

𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : i'd be lying if i said i wasn't surprised waking up to your text this morning. 𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : but honestly, i miss you too ames, maybe more than i should. you've been on my mind a lot lately, been wondering how you were and if you're happy. guess it's true what they say, you never really forget your first love.. 𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : i would have texted you myself, but i didn't want to bother you and frankly i wasn't sure if you even wanted to speak to me.

𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : are we going to stir up some trouble before the show tonight 😈?

𝙸𝙼𝚂𝙶 : believe me, i’ve tried to get you off my mind and pretend like you didn’t exist. ignore whatever we had before you left, but now you’re back and i haven’t been able to stop thinking about you..