*!I Dont Think I Can Look At This The Same!*

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*Six Months Later*

"Copy and print it. I want that shot in the article. You did a really good job."

Angel was happy with the magazine. She had some new writers and they seemed to be selling out newsstands more then ever. Her life really couldn't get any better at that point. Since starting up the magazine six months earlier, she'd been keeping herself busy. She had a new baby Emotion X and it seemed with every issue it got bigger and better. She still kept in touch with Matt Hardy and he was so proud of what she'd done for herself. It seemed those days were so long ago, when they had all lived together, almost like a dream.

Shawn had bought out Angel's contract as writer on Smack down, so that Angel could start up her own magazine without any undo stress. He also acted as a go between for her separation from Shane. She still cared and thought about him all the time, but it was better this way. The last she heard from Matt, Jeff was seeing one of his ex girlfriend's Beth and Shane remained single. She was happy for all of them. Six months changed a person and she was just glad that everyone was good.

Sitting back in her chair, she just listened to the song playing on the radio. She had been working all day, and now that she was finally alone in her office, she just wanted a chance to reflect.

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I'm here without you baby but you're still on my lonely mind

I think about you baby and I dream about you all the time

I'm here without you baby but you're still with me in my dreams

And tonight it's only you and me

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Interrupting her train of thought, she heard her door open and her assistant pop into the office.

"There's a Mr. Matthew Hardy in the waiting room Angel. He says that you are expecting him."

"Yes Maiko, he's actually my date for tonight. I'm going to see my brother and some old friends. I think we can find a place in the magazine for a commentary on it, don't you?"

"Yes Ma'am. Enjoy your evening."

Maiko had come to Angel on advice from Shawn's wife. She had used her as a personal assistant a few years back and thought she would be perfect for Angel. It turned out she was perfect for her.

"I will Maiko. Take the rest of the night off. If I need anything I can deal with it myself tonight. Enjoy one night off, because I think we both deserve it. We've been working really hard."

Angel pulled her jacket over her suit and went out to meet Matt. It had been so long since they had seen each other. Angel didn't even watch wrestling anymore. She wondered if he looked any different then the last time they had been together. Six months was a long time and a person could change. She found as she walked out of her office, she really couldn't wait to see him. She had missed him more then words could express.

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"Well if it isn't Matthew Hardy! In my office. What did I do to be graced with your presence?"

Angel hugged Matt closely, noticing that he hadn't really changed at all. He was still the same guy he was when she lived with him. It was so overwhelming just seeing him again.

"So are you ready for Raw babe? I still can't believe I talked you into going with me. I think having someone more famous then me is going to drive the media crazy. Not to mention someone so absolutely stunning. Thanks for agreeing to go with me."

Matt pulled Angel close as they walked to her Camaro. It seemed she had done very well for herself. The accident scars had faded and she looked much happier then she had the last time they had come across each other. This was the Angel he met over a year ago when she applied for the apartment.

The got to the arena and holding hands walked into the backstage area. It was overwhelming being back in the arena again and knowing she wasn't wrestling. It had been eight months since her last walk down these halls, she almost felt out of place.

Matt sensing her awkwardness, tightened his grip on her fingers. He wanted to make sure this was as comfortable as possible. This was his second home, but Angel had given this life up. He had to make sure she felt wonderful here with him tonight. She certainly looked stunning.

"I never thought I would be here again. Things didn't change that much I take it? It's weird but it's also nice. Thanks again Matt. I'm happy I'm here with you."

"Anything for you baby. We needed a chance to catch up face to face anyway. You look so much happier now. Your emails just don't do it justice. I should be showering you with thanks for being my date though. You didn't have to say yes."

Angel laughed and looked up as she saw Paul coming towards them. Angel noticed that Paul had shaved and cut some of his hair off. The look suited him more, and it looked like a very clean image. Angel suddenly felt bad for not keeping in touch more.

"Well Matt, your date is the absolute picture of elegance. Where did you find her, and how do I get her to hug me?" Paul asked grinning from ear to ear.

Paul winked at Angel and laughed. Angel put her arms around him and gave him a tight squeeze. She found out of everyone besides Matt and her brother, she missed Paul the most. He had such a big impact on her life, past and present and it almost felt like being home again and at peace.

"How's Stephanie doing Paul? It's been so long since we talked. The last I heard the two of you got engaged. I guess I owe you huge congratulations. You're a very lucky man."

"She did agree to marry me yes, and I know it was a shock to me as well. She is a wonderful lady, much like you. You did a wonderful job with your magazine. Steph reads it all the time. I think every month she has it with her. You are certainly one class act."

Matt interrupted the two of them for a moment to excuse himself so he could go talk to Amy. Angel couldn't wait to catch up with her too. Having worked past all her past issues with the wrestlers, it was helping her grow more. She cared what happened to these people and she knew their issues were hers for just this one night. She had her own life to go back to the next day.

"Angel, why don't the group of us go out tonight after the show. Just to get some coffee and catch up. Then you can learn what we have all been doing."

"That would be wonderful Paul. Send Stephanie my best wishes. I will call her back this time I swear."

Paul hugged Angel one last time and started off down the hall. Angel went to catch up with Matt. They would have to eventually get their seats at ringside. Angel didn't want to lose the real reason she was here. The entertainment and Matt of course.

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