Throughout his forty years of life, he’s made a countless number of friends; but none were like Adrienne. They had grown so close so quickly; to the point where neither could, nor wanted to, imagine a life without one another. They’re attached at the hip, and at the heart, for better or for worse, through thick or thin, through health or sickness. It was almost like a marriage - except their love is of the purest familial form. No matter what others may say, claiming they’d be cute together or they’d make a good couple, his deep adoration and admiration to his best friend is how he’d look at one of his blood related brothers. Or rather, the better metaphor would be similar to how an older brother looks at and takes care of his younger sister; protecting her at all costs, always there to poke fun at her, and loving her unconditionally. Without fault of judgement, supporting her in every decision. Even those he may not agree with. Adrienne is exactly the little sister he’s always wanted, the perfect aunt to his children - especially his daughter, having a female figure besides her mother in Anney’s life is something Allen wished he could’ve provided her with. And Adrienne fits that role perfectly.
The day he and Adrienne had meat; unofficially, really. It was over the internet, so they hadn’t technically ‘met’ until later on shortly before WrestleMania, one of the few instances where they’d been at the same place at the same time. Nevertheless, they hit it off instantly; sharing that they were both huge fans of each other, and they had a lot of common interests. The biggest one being their daily need to bicker back and forth. Whether it be about who’s a nerd, who’ll walk out victorious in their WrestleMania bout, or anything else they happen to think of. Though it may seem.. strange, almost, it’s what brought them closer together. What’s made them inseparable. While Allen doesn’t really live a happy life, the one thing he can always count on to put at least a temporary smile on his face is their goofing around.
However, his favorite moment they’ve shared is also their darkest one. April fool’s day, 2017. The day of NXT TakeOver: Orlando, the day Ember Moon fell at the feet of Asuka. Since the match had been announced, Adrienne had been so hyped up about the match. Saying she was going to end Asuka’s undefeated streak and finally win the NXT Women’s Championship - a dream of hers since she had first stepped foot into the developmental territory. If anyone could do it, it was her. She’d been built up to take down the Empress….. but then, she didn’t. Asuka managed to hold onto her title, and no one was more crushed than Adrienne herself. Allen had been watching backstage, and he instantly ran down to the gorilla to be there for Adrienne once she got out. Unshed tears in her eyes, she attempted to brush past Allen so she could be by herself, but he grabbed her wrist and guided her to an empty hallway before pulling her against his chest, letting those tears and muttered words of how much it hurt - it’s her title, she should’ve won, she’s ready, she needs it, it wasn’t fair. Her voice as broken as her heart. And Allen just holds her close, quietly stroking her hair as she gets it all out. Blinking away his own tears, struggling to remain strong. She will never be good enough. Allen pulls back some, taking her face in his hands so he could really look at her, thumbs stroking away the tears. Whispering all the right things she needed to hear, calming her down to get her out of her ring gear and gently wipe away her make up. It’ll be alright.
At end of the day, he’d be lost without Adrienne. She’s like a small star, the kind that captivates those who truly that the time to look. At a glance, they all look the same, but this one is different. Special. Unique. One that shines the brightest, twinkling in the night sky. Breathtaking to look at, but complex to truly understand. Most don’t even take the time to bother learning the different layers to a star, the millions of years it takes to sculpt it into what it is. And Adrienne is really the same way. On the outside she is this gorgeous young woman full of sass and attitude, always ready with her witty replies and sharp tongue. On the inside, she’s this complex being, and only few would really take the time to learn each part to her. But it’s worth it, getting to know the real Adrienne. Just like Allen has, and he continues to learn more and more everyday. Because he loves this star.
❝ I wanna take you to the places I go.
Instead of writing home on the open road alone.
And when I'm gone for a week.
I promise you I won't give you the chance.
To get lonely. ❞
