Voices around you,  bright lights everywhere. Your head is pounding as you try to get a grip on what's going on right now. When your legs got wobbly all of a sudden, you knew you were exhausted, but you didn't expect to end up in the trainer's room. It's unclear what exactly happened, but there's no rest for the wicked as you always say. So prompting yourself up, you clear your throat and stretch a bit as the doctor looks at you. This time it seems like he isn't in the best mood, but he gives you a quite okay smile. The clipboard in his hands is already showing some wear and tear, but that's not the point right now as his voice fills your ears.

Doctor:" So Y/N, the EMTs brought you here after you collapsed out there. Can you explain to me what you felt before going unconscious?"

Y/N:" I felt a bit dizzy and my head started hurting.  All the noise around me was slowly drowned out before my legs got weaker and weaker. I still have a bit of a headache right now,  but all in all I feel alright."

Doctor:" Alright, I see.  So we can scratch off some of my predictions. Judging from how it all went down, you were just overly exhausted. You didn't drink enough water as I saw after drawing some blood. Your eyes also tell me, you didn't sleep well for the last few days."

Y/N:" I didn't really look after myself for some time, yeah. I was preparing for my match so much that I didn't eat enough and completely ignored what my body was telling me."

Doctor:" You know that's bad for you.  I would say you get yourself back on track and balance your daily routine before something more serious happens."

Y/N:" Alright, doc. I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the check up."

You both then shake hands and you gather everything you need before making your way out of the room, only to be embraced by a pair of arms. Of course Zelina would wait for you and right here she is, hugging you closely.  You remember your promise as you hug her as well.

Zelina:" You dummy.  I told you to take care of yourself.  Why didn't you do that?"

Y/N:" Because I have a thick skull, just like a donkey. I know what I did was wrong, I know it could have ended worse...I know I'm too careless."

Zelina:" Yes, that's pretty much you. I'm just so glad you're alright. How do you feel?"

Y/N:" So far, so good. A slight headache and really sore,  but that's to be expected. How about you?"

Zelina:" You should know by now. I was worried when I saw you collapse just as you were going to celebrate. Luckily the ref, Charles Robinson, has called for a few more EMTs. After the doc has taken you in, I've waited here while several people asked me, if there were any news on your condition."

Y/N:" Geez, people care more about me than I expected."

Zelina:" That's because you're great friends with most people and...you're still my boyfriend after all."

Y/N:" I wouldn't have it any other way, sweetheart."

You two chuckle shortly and then share a passionate kiss with each other. For many others around, it's still a slight surprise to see you and Zelina being together, but you don't give a damn. What matters right now is that you're alright and so you hold her hand as you walk through the backstage area where some of your friends are discussing something. It's always great to see all of them get along so well, so you let them chat a bit more before any of them notice your arrival. The first one being AJ who seems to be alright as well.

AJ:" Y/N, it's so good to see you walking again. You really scared me when I heard what happened."

Y/N:" I know. Being careless finally paid the price. I need to be more aware of the things my body tells me."

Ali:" I actually thought it was part of the match story, but when I saw the shock on everyone's face, I knew something went wrong."

Y/N:" It's not that something went wrong because of someone else, I just didn't look after myself."

Paige:" I can see that. You look tired a---"

The british woman gets interrupted by your stomach growling, causing you to blush a bit while the rest of the group laughs. You look at Zelina who also wears a smile on her face. This is enough for you to calm down a bit more as another person joins you. The moment you turn around to face this person,  a wave of blue hair greets you and you know exactly who it is.

Y/N:" Brienna, what are you doing here?"

The girl who is now introduced to everyone  shyly waves at you while the others just watch in curiousity. Who is this person is a great question as you do your best to introduce her to the people around you.

Y/N:" Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd like to introduce you to someone. This young woman with the blue hair is Brienna Williams. She's one of my closest friends from my hometown."

Brienna:" Hello there,  everyone. It's nice to meet you."

Everyone greets her just as friendly,  but you can see the slight hesitation in Zelina who gives you a quick smile before she looks to the side. Of course it's a little weird to introduce people from your past, but there never has been anything between you and the blue haired girl. You three had spent a lot of time working on stuff and both of them convinced you to get your first tattoo. It's actually funny when you think about that, but Brienna is gone as fast as she appeared. She apologizes to everyone,  saying she needs to go back to work and that she'll catch up with you soon. Much to the surprise of everyone,  Zelina grabs your wrist and drags you away, clearly showing signs of jealousy.

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The moment you two rounda corner away from anyone else. This situation feels a bit too familiar since Zelina has crossed her arms and looks at you for an explaination. You try to figure out what exactly set her off, but you can't put your finger on it.

Y/N:" Okay, I can already see that you're nothappy with what just happened, but..."

Zelina:" Let me stop you right there. I don't care who she is, but you two were way too friendly towards each other."

Y/N:" Too friendly? Me and Brienna are friends and you were well acquainted with her as well...Or didyou forget that big birthday party she had?"

Zelina:" And what exactly do you expect me to do? Just stand there and let you mingle with others?"

Y/N:" I didn't mingle with her. I was just happy that she came around for a visit."

Zelina:" Sure, maybe I should do the same thing to see how you react."

Y/N:" I don't know what you're getting at, but this is ridiculous."

Zelina:" Oh, is it? I saw her stare at you.  This was more than just reconnecting with a 'friend' so to speak."

She's about to leave in a fit of rage, but you can't let that happen. All that discussion seems pointless to you, but Zelina thinks in a completely different way which throws you off a bit. Bit before the young woman gets out of range,  you grab her wrist and pull her towards you. An intense stare graces your face as you look into her eyes.

Y/N:" Zelina,  I always tell you the truth. I have shared everything with you and I am too damn hotheaded to let a simple discussion like this disrupt what we have. You've been there for me since day one and you have shown me what it means to be human."

Zelina:" What is your p-"

Y/N:" My point is: I don't do this reckless stuff to seem cool. I don't do it to create some exciting moments or to be praised for skill.  I do it...because I'm insecure. I don't know where I'll be tomorrow, next week. Hell, I don't even know how I even got this far without breaking my spine."

Zelina:" What's my part in this?"

Y/N:" Don't think of it as a movie or anything...ever! You're not an actor, you're not just a supporter.  You are...my girlfriend,  my world, my everything.  I don't know of any day where I would ever regret knowing you. Doyou know what you make me feel?"

Zelina nods slowly and you smile before pressing your lips on hers. It's not easy to see what you have, but sometimes an argument can show you that a person is truly worth more to you than you think. A small tear escapes your eyes as you and Zelina separate. Seeing that, she puts a hand on your cheek and brushes it away.

Zelina:" I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break into your shelllike this."

Y/N:" Don't be. I should be sorry because I'm so stubborn. My own pride is my biggest enemy. And it has caused problems before...I love you,  Zelina. I want you to know that."

Zelina:" I love you too,  Y/N. I really do."

Leaning your foreheads against each other, you cherish the moment you have right now, reflecting on yourselves. Your life hasn't always been easy, going through tremendous hardships ever so often. Not many people have caught you to build you back up. Brienna and Zelina have been the two who have brought you back from the ground.  You couldn't be happier than that and so you hold Zelina for a little bit longer before you both go to the lockerrooms to get changed.