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Friend Or Foe: Chapter 32 I Apologize
Violet's POV
I smiled as the group burst out laughing at a joke Mike had made about Maria and her fake boobs. We were all so relaxed, hanging out in John, Carmi, and Mike's locker room. Jeff had joined us shortly after I threatened to punish Jamie or Carmi if they fought again. And he was back to normal, though we were ignoring each other.
Carmi, who was sitting next to me, nudged my side. I glanced over at her and she nodded to the door, “someone knocked. You're the mom, you get it,” she told me with a smirk. I rolled my eyes, since the scene in the hall everyone has been calling me the mom of the group. I have all the responsibility on my shoulders.
I got up from the couch and Mike called out, “Mommy, where are you going!?!” I rolled my eyes again and glanced back at him. “I'm getting the door, my little Mikey,” I told him, tapping his nose. He laughed along with me as I went to the door. I opened it and was a little shocked to see Matt there but I instantly smiled. “Hey,” he greeted, a little awkwardly.
“Hey Matt,” I greeted happily, everyone else in the room heard and quieted. Jeff snorted and I shot a glare at him, looking at him for the first time since we had talked. “What's up?” I asked turning back to Matt. He was surveying the people in the room. “Actually, I'm glad everyone is here. I wanted to talk to you all,” he said, speaking to everyone.
I stepped aside and let Matt into the room. Ron looked over to me, “Mommy, is it okay if we talk to Matt?” he asked. I smiled down at him and shrugged, “sure, why not,” I said, looking back at Matt. “I wish Shannon were here too,” he mumbled. “Say no more,” I smiled pulling out my phone and dialing my Baby Bugga Bugga's number. “Hey Mama Bugga Bugga.” “Hey Baby Bugga Bugga, I'm gonna put you on speaker, there's something important you need to hear,” I told him.
“Uh, sure Mama.” “Okay, you're now on speaker,” I said pressing the speaker button. “Um...okay. This is mainly for Jeff and Carmi, since I already told Vio. But everyone else deserves an apology too,” Matt took a breath. “I'm sorry, for everything.” He looked to Carmi, “for hurting your feelings,” he looked to Jeff, “for hurting you physically,” he looked to me, “and hurting you mentally.” I smiled slightly at him before he continued. “I—This got way out of hand. I was just angry when they proposed this storyline to me. I was angry at Vio, and Shane. And I took it out on my brother.”
He looked up, “I'm sorry Jeff.” Jeff stared at him shocked, then glanced at me. I didn't look at him, I watched Matt. “Carmi, I should never have said any of those things. You're my best friend, I got way out of hand.” he looked at me, “Vio, I already apologized to you, but I feel as if I need to again in front of everyone.” I bit my lip and he went on, “I'm sorry for playing with you feelings. I really did love you but, I know how you feel now. And I apologize for making everything worse for you,” I met his eyes.
“I accept your apology Matt,” I said steadily and he seemed surprised. He nodded and turned to the rest of the group. “Everyone here, and Shannon, I hope you can one day forgive me for what I did to all of you. I'm really, truly sorry that all of this happened. And from this day forward anything that happens in this storyline from Jeff, is just that, a storyline. None of it is real, I love you bro,” he said, glancing at Jeff toward the end.
I ran a hand through my hair. “I forgive you,” a voice said. I smiled when I recognized it as Shannon's. He had said it over the phone but Matt smiled. “Vio,” Shannon said again. “Yeah, Shan?” “Can I talk to you, alone.” “Sure Shan. Guys I'll be back,” I said addressing the room. They all nodded. I picked up my phone, and walked to the door. Before I opened it I turned back to everyone, “behave yourselves please,” I said, looking at Carmi and then Jamie, then letting my gaze sweep over the rest of the guys.
They all gave me innocent smiles then I left the room. “Go for it Shan.” “So, did you tell him?” “Uh...why would you think I was gonna tell him?” “Because I know you so well Mama.” “Uh...Well, I tried. Ya see...” I paused. “Jamie is here,” I said very quietly. “WHAT!?!” “Jamie is here.” “Shane's Jamie.” “Yes, that's the only fucking Jamie I know Shan!” “I can't believe it! He's actually doing what you said!” “Gee, thanks a lot Shan.” “It's true Vio.” “I know, Jeff told me the same thing. I'm not speaking to him right now, by the way.” “Because he said that?” “Yes and no.” “Okay?” “He said that, which kinda pissed me off--” “Sorry to piss you off too.” “You didn't. And then he told me I should leave Shane, and I quote, 'the hell alone.'”
“Vio...Don't cry.” I was crying. “No, I'm not.” “Yes you are, I can tell by the way you're breathing.” “I'm not even talking to him Shan. I'm completely ignoring him. I don't know if he's happy or what.” “Vio, shh... Go talk to him.” “I can't! I'll just blurt it out that I love him and then he's just gonna turn me down. He's moved on, Shan.” “Vio, don't forget about John.” “John, is, John. I don't wanna be with him. Not as badly as I wanna be with Shane. You know that Shan. It's quite obvious all that John was was a distraction.”
“I know Vio. But Shane doesn't.” “Shane's smarter than you think.” “Vio, go back into that room, okay. They'll be there for you no matter what. But you need to tell him, even if he's with Jamie. But, deal with this whole John fiasco first.” I nodded even though he couldn't see me. “Okay, Shan. I'll, uh, talk to you later.” “Alright Mama Bugga Bugga. I'll call you later.” “Uh-huh. Okay, bye Baby Bugga Bugga.” and then we hung up.
I swallowed the rest of my tears, wiped my eyes, and made sure I looked normal before walking back toward the locker room. “Violet, wait!” a voice called. I turned to see John walking down the hall toward me. I smiled at him, perfect.
“Hey John,” I greeted him with a peck on the lips. But he reacted strangely and pulled away from me. “I need to talk to you Vio.” he said and a chill went down my spine, and it wasn't a pleasant chill. “Uh—okay,” I said nodding. He shifted his weight onto his other foot and looked up at me. “I love you.” he paused and I gaped at him. “But,” oh thank god. “I know you're in love with Shane.” I opened my mouth to protest but he lifted his hand. “Vio, it's okay. I'm not mad, or upset or anything. As long as he makes you happy.”
He took a breath, “but I think it's obvious we should break up. I've enjoyed being with you these past few weeks and I hope we can still be friends. And don't try to say you don't love him, because it's kinda obvious,” he said with a good-natured smile. I smiled back, “i was gonna talk to you about this later. But now works I guess. I—uh--do love Shane. Though, he's dating Jamie again, apparently,” he interrupted me, “wait, what?”
“Yeah, he's seeing the TNA chick again,” I said with a shrug. “Is that because of you and me?” he asked. I shrugged, “I don't know, it could be. But Shane isn't that kind of guy. He's just trying to move on.” I explained. “Because he thought you had,” John finished and I nodded. He smiled again at me, “he's a stupid man if he doesn't see you really love him and you're so much better than Jamie.” I raised my eyebrows and grinned, “I totally agree with that.”
“Thanks for uh, dating me these past few weeks. It helped me realize a lot of things. Thank you,” I told him, placing a hand on his arm. “You're welcome miss Pierce.” he hugged me, pecked my cheek, then he had to go and I watched him walk away down the hall.
Break up with John. Check. Become part of the group again. Check. Get Matt back into the group. Check, I think. Get back on good terms with Jeff. Not check. Tell Shane I love him. Not check. Well, 3 down 2 to go. I smiled and shrugged before heading back into the room. Matt and Jeff were sitting and talking, so I guessed everything was okay. Jimmy, Ron, and Mike were all chatting. Carmi and John were lost in their own little world. Jamie was sitting on Shane's lap and they were talking quietly. In what looked like the beginnings of an argument, I might add.
I figured my place was with two certain Hardys. “Hey boys,” I greeted, sitting between them. Matt smiled at me and Jeff went rigid for a second before relaxing. “Hey Baby V,” Matt said. I smiled at that as I leaned back against the couch. “So what's up? Everyone's like in their own little groups.” I asked motioning to the room. Matt and Jeff both shrugged. “Everyone was kinda a little awkward once you left, so we kinda just broke off into groups,” Matt explained.
“Well, y'all stayed out of trouble, I'm proud of that,” I laughed. “What took you so long? Shannon couldn't have had that much to say,” Jeff questioned. I froze for a second, aw what the hell. Why not tell them?”Actually, I was out there talking to John.” Jeff cocked an eyebrow, now even more interested, “uh-huh?” he asked, prompting me to continue. “And we both agreed that we should break up,” I said with a shrug.
“What?” Matt and Jeff asked simultaneously in disbelief. I rolled my eyes, “John. And. I. Broke. Up.” I annunciated every word. “Why?” Jeff asked quickly. “None of your business Hardy.” I told him, looking over at Carmi and John, who had been obviously eavesdropping. But they were the only ones who had heard. Thankfully. “Don't tell anyone,” I told Jeff, Matt, Carmi, and John. They all nodded.
I sighed and ran a hand through my hair. “Oh, and Jeff?” he looked over at me, “yeah.” I smiled slightly, “Your apology is accepted too.”
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I smiled as the group burst out laughing at a joke Mike had made about Maria and her fake boobs. We were all so relaxed, hanging out in John, Carmi, and Mike's locker room. Jeff had joined us shortly after I threatened to punish Jamie or Carmi if they fought again. And he was back to normal, though we were ignoring each other.
Carmi, who was sitting next to me, nudged my side. I glanced over at her and she nodded to the door, “someone knocked. You're the mom, you get it,” she told me with a smirk. I rolled my eyes, since the scene in the hall everyone has been calling me the mom of the group. I have all the responsibility on my shoulders.
I got up from the couch and Mike called out, “Mommy, where are you going!?!” I rolled my eyes again and glanced back at him. “I'm getting the door, my little Mikey,” I told him, tapping his nose. He laughed along with me as I went to the door. I opened it and was a little shocked to see Matt there but I instantly smiled. “Hey,” he greeted, a little awkwardly.
“Hey Matt,” I greeted happily, everyone else in the room heard and quieted. Jeff snorted and I shot a glare at him, looking at him for the first time since we had talked. “What's up?” I asked turning back to Matt. He was surveying the people in the room. “Actually, I'm glad everyone is here. I wanted to talk to you all,” he said, speaking to everyone.
I stepped aside and let Matt into the room. Ron looked over to me, “Mommy, is it okay if we talk to Matt?” he asked. I smiled down at him and shrugged, “sure, why not,” I said, looking back at Matt. “I wish Shannon were here too,” he mumbled. “Say no more,” I smiled pulling out my phone and dialing my Baby Bugga Bugga's number. “Hey Mama Bugga Bugga.” “Hey Baby Bugga Bugga, I'm gonna put you on speaker, there's something important you need to hear,” I told him.
“Uh, sure Mama.” “Okay, you're now on speaker,” I said pressing the speaker button. “Um...okay. This is mainly for Jeff and Carmi, since I already told Vio. But everyone else deserves an apology too,” Matt took a breath. “I'm sorry, for everything.” He looked to Carmi, “for hurting your feelings,” he looked to Jeff, “for hurting you physically,” he looked to me, “and hurting you mentally.” I smiled slightly at him before he continued. “I—This got way out of hand. I was just angry when they proposed this storyline to me. I was angry at Vio, and Shane. And I took it out on my brother.”
He looked up, “I'm sorry Jeff.” Jeff stared at him shocked, then glanced at me. I didn't look at him, I watched Matt. “Carmi, I should never have said any of those things. You're my best friend, I got way out of hand.” he looked at me, “Vio, I already apologized to you, but I feel as if I need to again in front of everyone.” I bit my lip and he went on, “I'm sorry for playing with you feelings. I really did love you but, I know how you feel now. And I apologize for making everything worse for you,” I met his eyes.
“I accept your apology Matt,” I said steadily and he seemed surprised. He nodded and turned to the rest of the group. “Everyone here, and Shannon, I hope you can one day forgive me for what I did to all of you. I'm really, truly sorry that all of this happened. And from this day forward anything that happens in this storyline from Jeff, is just that, a storyline. None of it is real, I love you bro,” he said, glancing at Jeff toward the end.
I ran a hand through my hair. “I forgive you,” a voice said. I smiled when I recognized it as Shannon's. He had said it over the phone but Matt smiled. “Vio,” Shannon said again. “Yeah, Shan?” “Can I talk to you, alone.” “Sure Shan. Guys I'll be back,” I said addressing the room. They all nodded. I picked up my phone, and walked to the door. Before I opened it I turned back to everyone, “behave yourselves please,” I said, looking at Carmi and then Jamie, then letting my gaze sweep over the rest of the guys.
They all gave me innocent smiles then I left the room. “Go for it Shan.” “So, did you tell him?” “Uh...why would you think I was gonna tell him?” “Because I know you so well Mama.” “Uh...Well, I tried. Ya see...” I paused. “Jamie is here,” I said very quietly. “WHAT!?!” “Jamie is here.” “Shane's Jamie.” “Yes, that's the only fucking Jamie I know Shan!” “I can't believe it! He's actually doing what you said!” “Gee, thanks a lot Shan.” “It's true Vio.” “I know, Jeff told me the same thing. I'm not speaking to him right now, by the way.” “Because he said that?” “Yes and no.” “Okay?” “He said that, which kinda pissed me off--” “Sorry to piss you off too.” “You didn't. And then he told me I should leave Shane, and I quote, 'the hell alone.'”
“Vio...Don't cry.” I was crying. “No, I'm not.” “Yes you are, I can tell by the way you're breathing.” “I'm not even talking to him Shan. I'm completely ignoring him. I don't know if he's happy or what.” “Vio, shh... Go talk to him.” “I can't! I'll just blurt it out that I love him and then he's just gonna turn me down. He's moved on, Shan.” “Vio, don't forget about John.” “John, is, John. I don't wanna be with him. Not as badly as I wanna be with Shane. You know that Shan. It's quite obvious all that John was was a distraction.”
“I know Vio. But Shane doesn't.” “Shane's smarter than you think.” “Vio, go back into that room, okay. They'll be there for you no matter what. But you need to tell him, even if he's with Jamie. But, deal with this whole John fiasco first.” I nodded even though he couldn't see me. “Okay, Shan. I'll, uh, talk to you later.” “Alright Mama Bugga Bugga. I'll call you later.” “Uh-huh. Okay, bye Baby Bugga Bugga.” and then we hung up.
I swallowed the rest of my tears, wiped my eyes, and made sure I looked normal before walking back toward the locker room. “Violet, wait!” a voice called. I turned to see John walking down the hall toward me. I smiled at him, perfect.
“Hey John,” I greeted him with a peck on the lips. But he reacted strangely and pulled away from me. “I need to talk to you Vio.” he said and a chill went down my spine, and it wasn't a pleasant chill. “Uh—okay,” I said nodding. He shifted his weight onto his other foot and looked up at me. “I love you.” he paused and I gaped at him. “But,” oh thank god. “I know you're in love with Shane.” I opened my mouth to protest but he lifted his hand. “Vio, it's okay. I'm not mad, or upset or anything. As long as he makes you happy.”
He took a breath, “but I think it's obvious we should break up. I've enjoyed being with you these past few weeks and I hope we can still be friends. And don't try to say you don't love him, because it's kinda obvious,” he said with a good-natured smile. I smiled back, “i was gonna talk to you about this later. But now works I guess. I—uh--do love Shane. Though, he's dating Jamie again, apparently,” he interrupted me, “wait, what?”
“Yeah, he's seeing the TNA chick again,” I said with a shrug. “Is that because of you and me?” he asked. I shrugged, “I don't know, it could be. But Shane isn't that kind of guy. He's just trying to move on.” I explained. “Because he thought you had,” John finished and I nodded. He smiled again at me, “he's a stupid man if he doesn't see you really love him and you're so much better than Jamie.” I raised my eyebrows and grinned, “I totally agree with that.”
“Thanks for uh, dating me these past few weeks. It helped me realize a lot of things. Thank you,” I told him, placing a hand on his arm. “You're welcome miss Pierce.” he hugged me, pecked my cheek, then he had to go and I watched him walk away down the hall.
Break up with John. Check. Become part of the group again. Check. Get Matt back into the group. Check, I think. Get back on good terms with Jeff. Not check. Tell Shane I love him. Not check. Well, 3 down 2 to go. I smiled and shrugged before heading back into the room. Matt and Jeff were sitting and talking, so I guessed everything was okay. Jimmy, Ron, and Mike were all chatting. Carmi and John were lost in their own little world. Jamie was sitting on Shane's lap and they were talking quietly. In what looked like the beginnings of an argument, I might add.
I figured my place was with two certain Hardys. “Hey boys,” I greeted, sitting between them. Matt smiled at me and Jeff went rigid for a second before relaxing. “Hey Baby V,” Matt said. I smiled at that as I leaned back against the couch. “So what's up? Everyone's like in their own little groups.” I asked motioning to the room. Matt and Jeff both shrugged. “Everyone was kinda a little awkward once you left, so we kinda just broke off into groups,” Matt explained.
“Well, y'all stayed out of trouble, I'm proud of that,” I laughed. “What took you so long? Shannon couldn't have had that much to say,” Jeff questioned. I froze for a second, aw what the hell. Why not tell them?”Actually, I was out there talking to John.” Jeff cocked an eyebrow, now even more interested, “uh-huh?” he asked, prompting me to continue. “And we both agreed that we should break up,” I said with a shrug.
“What?” Matt and Jeff asked simultaneously in disbelief. I rolled my eyes, “John. And. I. Broke. Up.” I annunciated every word. “Why?” Jeff asked quickly. “None of your business Hardy.” I told him, looking over at Carmi and John, who had been obviously eavesdropping. But they were the only ones who had heard. Thankfully. “Don't tell anyone,” I told Jeff, Matt, Carmi, and John. They all nodded.
I sighed and ran a hand through my hair. “Oh, and Jeff?” he looked over at me, “yeah.” I smiled slightly, “Your apology is accepted too.”
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