>>21095310>>21095363While Kelly and Sheila celebrate atop the ladder, Nikki’s fists slowly clench. The incredible run she and K-Chan had been on was over, and it ended with a failure to record even one successful title defence, just like Nikki’s Intercontinental Championship run. Was she still lacking as a wrestler? Was that why she could win titles but not defend them? No… no… it was a tag match. This wasn’t all on her. It was K-Chan’s fault.
Nikki side eyes her friend. No. What was she thinking? Blaming her felt wrong. It wasn’t K-Chan’s fault either. K-Chan was on her own for weeks, fighting both Kelly and Sheila, with no support from her partner. And that was Coco’s fault. Yes, she was the one to blame. “You did this to us,” Nikki says, seemingly to no one in particular. “This is all your fault, Coco!”
>Huh? You wrestled the match, not me!Nikki becomes more agitated as Coco’s voice echoes in her head. “I should have been with K-Chan preparing for this match, supporting her when she faced Sheila and that bitch Kelly! But I wasn’t, because you took my body on a god damn joyride!”
>Ssh, ssh, the people in the crowd are gonna think you’re talking to yourself… and we both know how much you hate it when people think that!Coco’s laugh resonates in Nikki’s head, and she takes a deep breath, attempting to compose herself. Then she slowly walks toward K-Chan, and forces a smile. It wasn’t a role Nikki was used to, but she was the more experienced member of this partnership. The onus was on her to say something wise, or inspirational, or… something. What would Priscilla do? What would she say?
