Another week has passed, and that means SmackDown was on. At the arena, the Prince sat with AJ, Mustafa and Randy. Alex was looking at his phone showing the mixed tag team match.

Mustafa: you're jinxed, man

AJ: teaming up with another beautiful woman

Alex: Randy, what did I do to deserve this?

Randy: hey, you learned on your own, and remember what Mustafa said, all the women's division dreamed of teaming with you

Alex: if it was the Mixed Match Challenge, but we all know last season sucked

AJ: a lot of injuries, yup

The guys continued talking until the four girls walked in.

Mustafa: hey Al, your partner is here

Alex: shut up

The guys chuckled.

Alex: I'm gonna go change

He left the catering area to his locker room. As soon as Alex left, the four girls joined the guys.

Mustafa: hello girls

Randy: and Peyton, I see that you'll be teaming with my protege later

Peyton: yeah, I know I'm so excited

AJ: I can tell with all that red on your cheeks

Billie: last night, Peyton told me something and she wants to share it with all of you

Becky: what's your idea, Peyton?

Peyton: well, what I may have that might melt a bit of Alex's cold shell is that for one night only I'll bring back my old NXT theme

Alexa: Sultry (XO)?

Peyton: that's the one

Mustafa: can we listen to a little of it?

Peyton: sure

She pulled out her phone and played her NXT theme.

https://youtu.be/7pz8sOmUqfk

After a minute, she stopped playing and put her phone away.

Alexa: that theme will make Alex melt to his feet

AJ: did you told Shane about it?

Peyton: yeah, and he said it's fine

Mustafa: after hearing that, it makes me think of DC Comics villain Poison Ivy

Peyton: exactly, glad you caught the reference

Billie: I can't wait to see how Alex will react to your change in music

Peyton lightly blushed.

(In the locker room)

Alex changed into his attire and his Kaiba coat was hanging; after he taped his hands, Mustafa came in.

Mustafa: you ready?

Alex: yeah, I am and I'm gonna introduce a new finisher

Mustafa: ooh, what's it called?

Alex: as a homage to my favorite anime Yu-Gi-Oh!, it's called the Millennium Lock which is like TJP's clutch submission, but a bit modified

Mustafa: I've been in that hold before and it hurts

Alex: no kidding man

Mustafa: alright, I'm gonna go back to catering; kick ass out there

Alex nodded and Mustafa took his leave.

The Prince put on his Kaiba coat and exited his locker room. As he walked to the gorilla, he heard a voice calling him.

???: Alex wait!

He turned around and saw Peyton running to him.

Alex: hey

Peyton: hi!

Alex: you ready to win?

Peyton: with you as my partner; of course

Alex: okay

They went to the gorilla to wait as Andrade and Zelina made their entrance.

(Yu-Gi-Oh! theme plays)

Alex: see you out there

Peyton: okay

She stared at him while having a lust look on her eyes.

(In the ring)

Alex walked out to a loud crowd cheering for him. He went in the ring and performed his signature pose. Then his theme stopped playing.

(Sultry (XO) plays) 

The crowd were pumped as Peyton brought back her old NXT theme. She came out holding a flower as she did her usual IIconic pose. Alex looked at the ramp with a surprised look on his face and felt a melting feeling in his legs. The Prince continued to watch Peyton making her entrance with that look on his face. He pulled the hem on his attire top and took a quick breath as Peyton did her laying in the middle rope pose.

She got in the ring and looked at Alex with a smile while she licked her lower lip making Alex give out a small cough before the Prince regained his senses. Seeing this, Peyton thought to herself.

Peyton: he's so cute when he freezes

Then the bell rang and Alex and Andrade locked up.

(Middle of the match)

Peyton and Zelina were slugging it out while the two guys were outside catching a break. Zelina forced Peyton to the ropes causing the IIconic to step outside to the apron. Zelina launched herself from the ropes and collided into Peyton causing the cute Aussie to fall off the apron, but she was saved and caught by Alex.

Alex had his hands on Peyton's lower back while she had her hands on the back of his neck and her legs wrapped around his waist. The two looked at each other's eyes with a bit of lust and blush.

The crowd were interested of this little interaction between Alex and Peyton. The referee was past 5, and Alex snapped out of his trance before putting Peyton back in the ring.

(End of match)

The legal person for the teams were the men. Andrade had the Prince in the position for the Hammerlock DDT, but Alex got out of it, and hits the AKO. Zelina rushed in and talked trash to Alex, but Peyton took her out with the spinning heel kick. Alex dragged Andrade to the center of the ring and turned him around to lock in his new submission finisher, Millennium Lock which made El Idolo tap out.

Announcer: here are your winners, Peyton Royce and Alex Auditore!

Peyton ran into the ring and hugged Alex tight.

(Backstage)

Randy: wow, that submission hold is effective

Alexa: he did so well; I think I'm in love

Becky: what was that, Alexa?

Alexa: nothing!

Five minutes later, Alex and Peyton came in and joined the group.

AJ: that was a great match, man

Alex: give credit to Peyton; if she didn't neutralize Zelina; we could've lost

Hearing this made Peyton blush a bit. Then Shane came in.

Shane: Alex, a word?

Alex: sure; be right back guys

Alex and Shane left to talk leaving the group to themselves.

Billie: so Peyton, how did the Prince react to your entrance music?

Peyton: it was cute and adorable; he nearly melted in his legs

Becky: ooh, you're piercing more of his shell

Peyton: and get this; I licked my lower lip and he sweated a bit

Alexa: that's so adorable

(Alex and Shane)

Shane: you and Peyton had great chemistry tonight, but I want to tell you that you have another mixed tag team match next week

Alex: who I'll be facing?

Shane: against Mandy Rose and Shelton Benjamin

Alex: okay, then who is my partner?

Shane: you'll team with, the SmackDown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss

Alex: okay, I'm fine with that

Shane: glad you accepted it; you can go now

Alex: thanks, I'll tell Alexa about it

The two nodded at each other and Alex went back to the catering area.

AJ: Alex, what did Shane want?

Alex: nothing, he put me in another mixed tag team match

Becky: and who's your partner this time?

Alex turned and looked at Alexa.

Alex: I'm teaming with you, Goddess

Alexa couldn't help but blush heavily. She regained her senses.

Alexa: I'm excited for next week

Alex: okay, I'm gonna go wash up

He left to his locker room, leaving Alexa still blushing uncontrollably while the girls squealed.

Peyton: aww, Alexa; now it's your turn

Alexa: Peyton, I want to ask; did anything else happen during the match?

Peyton: well I remembered Zelina knocking me off the apron, but I was caught and saved by Alex

Billie: ooh, what happened next?

Peyton: we got lost in each others' eyes for a second, and I fought the urge to kiss him, so we can focus on our match

Becky: hold on, you had the thought of kissing him?

Peyton: I had the urge and I fought it

Alexa: I wonder what will happen when I team with the Prince

Peyton: I had my moment, now you'll get yours

Alexa smiled and blushed again.

(In Alex's locker room)

The Prince finished washing up and was already in his casual clothes. As he walked out to the arena exit, he saw Alexa running up to him.

Alex: well hello, Goddess

Alexa: hey, is it alright if I can ride with you? Becky rode with Charlotte, so I have no ride

Alex: yeah sure; I can't leave a Goddess alone, can I?

Alexa: thanks, you're the best

The two walked out of the arena; as they walked to Alex's car; Billie and Peyton saw the two.

Billie: now go ask if you can ride with them

Peyton: how about you?

Billie: don't worry about me; I'm riding with Mustafa and AJ; now go to your man

Peyton: you're the best

Billie: I know, now go

The IIconics separated and Peyton walked up to Alexa and Alex. The Goddess smiled as she saw the Aussie.

Alex: hey Peyton, what's up?

Peyton: um, is it okay if I can ride with you guys?

Alex: wait, you usually ride with Billie

Peyton: yes, but Billie decided to ride with Mustafa and AJ

Alex: I don't want to leave you alone as well; come on, there's enough space in my car

Peyton smiled and she walked with Alexa and Alex. They reached his car and he opened the trunk.

Alex: you can put your bags in here if you want

Alexa: thanks Alex

Peyton: you're a lifesaver

Alex smiled and unlocked the car doors. Alexa and Peyton debated on who sits in the passenger seat beside the driver's seat.

Alexa: you want to sit there?

Peyton: no, you can take it

Alexa: wait, since we both want him and we're taking things slow; for now we just sit in the backseat

Peyton: I like your thinking

The two girls went in and sat in the backseat.

Alex: oh what am I, a chauffeur?

The two girls giggled.

Alexa: just drive

Alex drove out of the parking lot to the hotel.

(15 minutes later)

They drove up to the hotel and they got out of the car. Alex opened the trunk, so the girls can get their stuff. Peyton closed the trunk and she and Alexa joined Alex. The three walked in the lobby.

Alexa: thanks for the ride, Alex

Peyton: yeah, you're really helpful

Alex: no problem, I hope this isn't one time only

He winked at them.

Alex: I'm gonna go to my room now, good night girls

Alexa and Peyton: good night

Alex walked to the elevator leaving the two girls.

Peyton: did you hear what he said?

Alexa: what?

Peyton: he wants us to ride with him again

Alexa: now that you mentioned it, he hoped it's not one time only

Peyton: we're melting his shell

Alexa: yeah we are; now I can look forward to teaming with him next week

Peyton: good luck, Mandy is a bit tricky

Alexa: I can tell when she tried to ruin Naomi and Jimmy

Peyton: well whatever happens; Alex will be with you

Alexa blushed.

Peyton: oh, you're blushing again

Alexa: stop!

She giggled.

Peyton: well let's get to our rooms

Alexa nodded and the two rode the elevator to their floor.

(In Alex's room)

Alex laid in his bed looking up as he thought to himself.

Alex: am I falling for Peyton? That moment we had during our match caught me off guard. Then there's Alexa, she's very cute and not because she's short, but as for Peyton; she nearly melted me with her sultry theme and seductive entrance. No Alex; you can't have two girlfriends, that can't work and you're laser focused on getting a championship opportunity. But, it will be wise to be friends with them and after all they're both beautiful

Alex agreed with his subconscious and he went to sleep.