@eatsleepbleed , smashed the heart.
it was strange being back. it's a weird feeling, creates an undoubtedly mixed bag of emotions, a sharp-bladed double edged sword. on one hand, it felt good. on the other? it felt almost like she didn't belong anymore, and that stung more than she ever cared to admit. walking throughout the long, familiar, concrete corridor causes an almost phantom pain in her neck. palm moves to rub there as a reminder that she's in better shape now than she'd ever been.
sometimes, time does heal wounds.
gruelling rehab was more than worth it, because the ring is her home just as much as england. she knew nothing else. a heavy sigh reverberates against walls, but all thought ceases at the sight of the eradicator. she'd followed her rivalry with becky lynch very closely for one reason: the pair go way back. she'd even been her manager, once upon a time.
approaching her without an ounce of fear and all the gumption, raising a brow at her, smirk painting pale features. the girl never got sun, did she? " so, you're rhea bloody ripley, huh? " quick scoff, shaking head. " takin' on becks, impressive. i will tell you, she puts on one 'elluva fight. good luck, you'll need it. " no matter how much time transpires between them, she'd never let anyone forget the ruthless opponent she is.
" oh, and just so you're aware ... mami might always be on top and that's all fine and well, but this will always be PAIGE'S house. "
