(BIG DISCLAIMER: before anyone starts blowing shit at me for making this a Male Reader story, I want everyone to know that I am aware of Tegan being bisexual and I'm happy for her in every way. She deserves just as much happiness as every single one of us and I will continue to support her for as long as I can.

That being said, I wouldlike to wish all of you a great time reading, even if I went a bit into hyperdrive at first.)

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Life isn't always fair to either of us. Some people get the long end of the stick and live a happy life with no trouble whatsoever, the others get the last bit and suffer day by day. It was hard to get around and yet, there was hope. Hope that things would get better. Hope that one day everyone on earth could live in peace with each other and that mankind was united at last.

One of the people who were more on the suffering side was none other than Tegan Nox.

She was wrestling in NXT, yet several injuries derailed her march. A torn ACL, MCL, lateral collateral ligament, meniscus and patellar dislocation. Things didn't look too well as she was currently recovering from another torn ACL that put her out of action for an indefinite amount of time. Fans and friends all around the world were heartbroken when they heard the news, hoping that Tegan would be able to return sooner rather than later and make a real impact again.

On the other end of the spectrum, there's Y/N L/N, a young, charismatic and talented man who is also currently out of action with an injury. His however didn't come from a match or a backstage attack. His came in the form of a gun shot.

It was just after a press conference when it happened. Y/N took some pictures with fans and autographed a few things until a seering pain hit his left hip. Apparently someone brought a gun, despite security checking everything over. Nobody knew who the assailant was, but the case was still being investigated at this point.

Y/N has been rehabing ever since and hoped to be back to full health again as soon as possible.

Two completely different people, on the sidelines due to different injuries. Only time would reveal what might be in storefor both of them, both workwise and...more privately?
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Jumping to a sunny day during fall, things were still kind of crazy all over the world and people started acting really weird, however not many actually made big headlines to be honest. For our two protagonists, this day meant another exercise session at rehab and coincedentally they were at the same facility. Starting with the man of the hour:

Y/N L/N, the man who was still wobbling around with an injured hip. He signed with NXT at the start of this year and was looking like a promising talent in the black and gold brand. The incident at the press conference hindered his push though and put him on the sidelines. It still sucked so much that he was taken out this quickly, but Y/N knew he had to fight hard to do his fans proud, especially because there were big things waiting for him.

The young man had his headphones in as he made his way into the rehab facility, looking for his trainer. And they soon found each other.

Roy Dillinger. Fitness coach and one of the best rehab experts Y/N has ever worked with. Ever since Y/N got here, they had a mutual understanding for the gravity of the situation and Roy saw something in the youngster.

Roy:" Ahh Y/N, there you are. How's the hip?"

Y/N:" It's certainly not hoppin' yet, Roy. How have you been doing lately?"

Roy:" Just fine actually. The wife and kids are holding up well and my sister married again."

Y/N:" Isn't that the fourth time by now?"

Roy:" Fifth actually. I don't know what Kendra is looking for, but I hope she found the right one. Speaking of---"

Y/N:" Don't even get me started on Pauline."

Who was Pauline? Easy, she was Y/N's ex who kept bugging him over and over again. Y/N didn't block her number, but he barely ever replied to any new texts he got from her.

Roy:" What happened between you two still hurts to recall, Y/N. How did you move on?"

Y/N:" Trial and error, Roy. Trial and error, a lot of that might I add."

Roy:" You're a weird boy."

Y/N:" King Of Madness is my nickname for a reason. Anyways, what's on the agenda today?"

While Y/N and Roy discussed the plan for the day, protagonist 2 entered in the form of the one and only Tegan Nox.

She was way too familiar with these walls by now, but another torn ACL was going to take time to heal and recover from. She was an unfortunate soul as well, because this kind of injury hindered her before, but this time Tegan needed to kick ass again and be stronger than the last time. Her friends and family were with her through it all, giving her the motivational boost she needed so desperately. Surprisingly Tegan also had Roy as her coach, so she headed right towards his office as well. Tegan heard him talking to someone else, so shesoftly knocked on the door frame to get the attention.

Tegan:" Good morning, Roy. I didn't wanna interrupt anything, so I just knocked like this haha."

Roy:" It's okay, Tegan. You're not interrupting anything, trust me. Come on in."

Tegan smiled, but felt a little nervous, because she and Y/N didn't know each other very well. They barely even talked to each other this far and Roy saw the uneasiness on their faces.

Roy:" Lighten up, you two. It's not like we're here for the first time."

Tegan:" Argh, sorry! It's just...I don't think we ever got introduced to each other."

Y/N:" That is right, but I'm always open to meet new people. Y/N L/N is the name."

Tegan:" Wait, you're the guy that got shot, right? How are you even a person?"

Y/N:" Me? I'm just surviving day by day, what about it?"

Tegan:" Didn't it hurt though?"

Y/N:" Like a bit- oww!"

Y/N got interrupted by Roy softly slapping him in the back of the head. This was a reminder to not swear that much around him or others.

Roy:" Watch your mouth, Y/N. Next time I won't be as nice."

Y/N:" Got iiiiit! Sorry about that.".

Tegan:" It's totally fine, don't worry about it too much. I'm Tegan Nox by the way."

Y/N:" Oh yeah, I heard about you. It sucks that you're injured once again. I was looking forward to see the Shiniest Wizard in action again."

Tegan:" You and me both, Y/N. I guess fate had different ideas for both of us though."

Roy:" I'd love to let you continue your chat, but we got work to do. Y/N, get your ass out of the chair and follow us."

Y/N:" Aye Aye, Captain."

Y/N said that in a mocking tone before he got up and followed Roy and Tegan to their usual work spot. He wasn't rebelious towards anyone, but Roy could be a lot to handle sometimes. Then again, now that Tegan was introduced, Y/N found himself feel more comfortable. It probably was just because of the heat of the moment, so he didn't let himself be distracted too much.
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5 hours and a whole load of work later,  Y/N and Tegan were finally done with their usual routine. To say Roy liked to push them to their limits was an understatement, because they were sweating like hell while the 6'8 giant grinned at them in amusement.

Roy:" C'mon guys, it wasn't that hard, was it?"

Y/N:" Easy for you to say. You didn't need to go through this."

Tegan:" Yeah...what he said...Urgh, I need to rest."

Y/N:" Count me in."

Both of them fell backwards and onto some matts that were layed out around the gym hall as Roy looked down at them.

Roy:" At least you're making good progress this far. Keep it up and you might be ready sooner rather than later."

Tegan:" Thanks, Coach. We appreciate it."

Y/N:" I'm beat, but I agree. See you soon."

So Roy left the two alone now while Tegan and Y/N just layed next to each other, breathless, sweaty, but about to laugh. For the very first time talking to each other, they surely had a lot of fun with each other. It wasn't long until Tegan sat up though and stretched with a satisfying pop coming from her bones, which probably made other people cringe, but not Y/N. He took that a lot more relaxed and rested his head on his arms, watching the brunette get up.

Tegan:" Are you going to stay there?"

Y/N:" I don't see a reason not to."

Tegan:" I got a few like sweat, germs, dead skin cells, the cold. Should I keep going?"

Y/N:" Nope, you got me when you brought up germs."

That was Y/N's cue to get up, so he got off the floor and joined Tegan by the vending machine for a can of soda.

Tegan:" Eventhough you're in NXT, you haven't had that many matches yet, right?"

Y/N:" That's right. I was about to break into a storyline with Tyler Bate, but then...you know, history."

Tegan:" Sucks to be you haha. But I get it. Injuries really suck all over."

Y/N:" And I'm sore all over."

Tegan:" Tell that to my legs. They're tingling right now and not in a positive way."

Y/N:" You've put on a great work ethic though. Gotta hand it to you."

Tegan:" As long as you don't foot it to me, it's fine."

Y/N looked like he wasn't catching on at first until the connection finally happened in his brain. Apparently Tegan was trying to make a pun then and there, but Y/N didn't get it immediatly.

Y/N:"...how and where did you get that from?"

Tegan:" What? You said you gotta hand it to me, so I evolved the joke. Was it that bad?"

Y/N:" No no no no, it was good. Just unexpected."

Tegan:" Ahh got it. Anyways, I will head out now. Gotta head home and make sure my friends don't kill each other."

Y/N:" Should I be worried?"

Tegan:" For me? No. But for them, yes. Their personal Captain Marvel will kick butt, if needed."

Y/N:" Riiiiiight. Have a safe trip though. Don't wanna hear that you got hurt even more."

Tegan:" True, it's enough as it is. See you the next time, Y/N."

With that, the two waved each other goodbye and Tegan made her way outside while Y/N finally brought out the laugh he was holding in from her pun. This was something different from the usual trouble he faced and to be honest, he enjoyed that change quite much until he noticed a phone on the floor.

Y/N:" Hmm? That's weird. As far as I can tell, nobody left their phone like that before. She must've not noticed that it slipped."

So to return the lost phone, Y/N bent down and picked it up before he went to the parking space in front of the rehab facility. He had no idea what kind of car to look for, so he headed through blindly and asked several people for help, but not many were actually willing to listen to him. He was far from giving up though and his hope returned once he spotted Tegan hopping into a car just a few feet away.

Y/N:" Hey Tegan, wait!"

Y/N called out and walked over to her as best as his hip allowed him to. It quickly caught Tegan's attention as well as she looked over at him while doing her best to get comfortable in her seat.

Tegan:" Is something the matter, Y/N?"

Y/N:" You almost left your phone in there. I know it's a minor thing, but I can't have ya run around without."

Tegan:" Running isn't in my schedule for a while anyways, but thank you nonetheless."

The two smiled and Tegan took her phone out of Y/N's hand, putting it in her gym back. Her friend though looked to be in a bit of a hurry though.

???:" Excuse me, but can we go now? Otherwise the food is gonna get charred."

Tegan:" Oop- sorry, Candice. We'll be done in a flash."

Candice:" I hope so. I didn't bring you here to flirt."

Y/N:" I-It's not like that, Miss. I swear."

Tegan:" Exactly, Candice. We just happen to have the same coach here."

Candice:" Right right. Anyways, goodbye, Mr..."

Tegan:" Goodbye, Y/N."

Y/N:" See you soon, Tegan. Goodbye, Miss Purple Haze."

Candice:" What was that?!"

Y/N:" Nothing. Have a safe drive."

This time it was goodbye for sure as Tegan closed her door and waved Y/N bye again as Candice drove away from the rehab facility. It wasn't unusual to get talked to by others, but Tegan felt a bit different with Y/N. He wasn't a hater or an overjoyed fan looking for a cheap pop. Instead, he seemed honest and genuine. Candice noticed that her friend was thinking, so she softly nudged her shoulder with a gentle smile.

Candice:" You seem to be in a good mood today."

Tegan:" I am, because I had a lot of fun so far."

Candice:" Did Roy finally go a little easier?"

Tegan:" Pffft I wish. But that's not it."

Candice:" Is it that other guy?"

Tegan:" 'That other guy' is called Y/N and we finally got to talk today."

Candice:" Oh that's co-- did you just say Y/N? As in Y/N L/N?"

Tegan:" Yes, exactly that one. Can you believe his story though?"

Candice:" No, I can't. Not until I see the scar from the bullet."

Tegan:" You just wanna check him out, don't you~?"

Candice:" Very funny, Tegan. I have Johnny and we're more than happy with each other. As for you, you seem to be quite fond of him."

Tegan:" Don't jump to any conclusions now. I merely had a good time with him, nothing more, nothing less."

Candice:" Then what's with the slip of paper that was on the back of your phone?"

Tegan:" Excuse me?!"

Hearing Candice bring that up immediatly set Tegan into frantic mode as she took out her phone again to see that there indeed was a piece of paper on the back.

Tegan:" You got to be joking right now."

Candice:" That sly devil is already planting his seeds."

Tegan:" W-What will I do now?"

Candice:" You should calm down first. It's not like you have to stress yourself, j6st because of him."

Tegan:" It's not that. It's just the fact that...not a lot of people just give me their number to keep in touch. Am I that hard to approach?"

Candice:" Hey, don't doubt yourself, Te. You're awesome the way you are and everyone loves you. Some people just can't handle being around a famous athlete."

Tegan: I-I guess you're right...Sorry about that, Candice. I think I will give it some time before I do anything with his number."

Candice smiled and reassuringly squeezed Tegan's hand to let her know she woukd get all the help she needed. Tegan was also sure that this wouldn't be going without teasing and joking from her other friends, so she braced herself for the worst.