Author's note: I own nothing except for the OC's. There are a lot of them throughout the story, but most of them aren't all that important. Just a handful.
This was also the brainchild of a friend of mine. Talking through Wrestlemania kind of sparked this idea in my head, so I wrote it and am blaming it on her. I hope you all enjoy.
Autumn was approaching as the mornings were beginning to be chilly. Sometimes the cool weather would sneak into the afternoon. This morning was a big chilly as Megan, her brother, and a few of their friends were gathered by a park bench They made Sundays their days of relaxation. Whoever was available would get together and get some food, play some sport, go somewhere, whatever they were in the mood for that would help them unwind from the stress of the week. There were usually about five or six regulars, and others would come and go depending on their schedule. They had met in all different kinds of ways. School, mutual friends, at the food store. Everyone was pretty easy going and they all seemed to get along. They were all just a bunch of young adults trying to get their lives on the right path, while still trying to enjoy the simple things in life.
"Who's brilliant idea was it to meet outside?" Nick asked as he was slightly shivering standing in only a t-shirt.
"Your sister's." Mason, one of their friends answered.
"Hey! Don't get mad at me just because you weren't smart enough to bring a sweatshirt!" Megan said as she tried to tuck away stray strands of hair that were blowing in the wind. She had her hands tucked warming inside the ends of her sweatshirt.
"So what are we going to do today?" Mia asked
"We could play some mini gold. We haven't done that in a while." Ben suggested.
"You know what else we haven't done in a while, go to the zoo!" Logan exclaimed.
"We could drive down to the boardwalk and have lunch and take a stroll." A thick Irish accent suggested behind them.
Everyone turned around and was surprised to see Finn Balor standing there behind them. He was rarely able to make these Sunday group outings due to his travel schedule. Usually they had a heads up if he was going to be around, so no one had expected to see him today.
"What are you doing here!"
"There's a house show in South Jersey tonight, and with the brand switch I got thrown on it last minute." He answered. "So I thought I'd see if I could come find you guys and see if you'd want to go."
Some of their friends has seen him more recently than others. Some spoke to him more frequently than others. Some were closer to him than others. But he got along with everyone. He knew Nick and Mason the best because while he was wrestling for a certain company they were training there. He knew Logan because her boyfriend wrestled for the company so she would hang around. And he knew Megan because Nick didn't have his license so she would often drive him and stay until practice was over. By the time she would get home she would only have about a half hour before she would have to turn around to go get him, so she would just hang out there and read or help out.
"So what do you say? Boardwalk and show? There's plenty of extra tickets so I wouldn't have a problem getting some." Finn asked.
"Hell yeah, I'm in!" Mason exclaimed.
"I can go for the food part, but can't stay for the wrestling. I have to work tonight." Logan stated.
"We can walk on the beach!" Megan said excitedly.
"Megan, it's freezing!" Nick stated.
"Not if you dress yourself appropriately. Do you see has Finn has his jacket on? And how Logan and I Have sweatshirts? We are fine."
"She has a point."
"Shut up. Let's just go." Nick said.
"Yeah! Food and wrestling!" Nick said sounding like a kid.
"I suppose I'll be driving?" Megan asked.
"You still can't drive yet?" Finn asked.
"I can. I just can't parallel park without running over the cones." Nick answered. "Apparently, they don't trust you with a license if you do that."
Everyone got into various vehicles and made their way to the boardwalk that was near the arena where the show was being held that night. They had a great time walking up and down the boardwalk, in and out of the shops, eating all the creative food, riding some of the rides that were open. Since summer was ending it was pretty deserted. The only people that were really there were ones who lived there. Finn enjoyed hanging out with his friends. He didn't stand out around them, he was just one of the crowd. They were all acting like teenagers just running around enjoying themselves.
"Finn, this was a great idea." Logan said.
"Yeah it was. Thanks." Megan said with a smile.
"I can't remember when I had this much fun." Nick added.
"I'm glad." He said with a smile. "I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would too."
"Now it's time for wrasslin!" Mason announced.
Logan left to go back to work. The remainder of the group who were there made their way into the arena for the show. It was a much smaller show than usual, house shows usually are, and that makes for a pretty good time. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. After the show, they went around to where the wrestlers parked so they could say goodbye to Finn before heading back home. It was getting late and they still had a little over an hour ride back home.
"You guys have fun?" Finn asked.
"Yeah it was awesome! Thank you!" Mason said shaking his hand.
"No problem." Finn smiled.
"And to think, a few years ago we were in some little warehouse down the road." Nick said.
"Yeah. Just keep on going man, and you'll get here one day too. Remember what I told you." Finn said and Nick nodded.
Nick and Mason started walking back to Megan's car. She gave Finn a hug before leaving.
"You put on a great show tonight. Thanks for the invite." She said.
"Always great to be back with friends." He said as he hugged her as well.
"I am not going to want to get up tomorrow." Mason stated as they walked.
"I know, but it was worth it." Nick replied.
"Yeah, you're right."
Nick looked over his shoulder as they walked to see where Megan was. He saw that she and Finn had pulled apart from their hug and were looking at each other talking, then she left him and began to job to where they were going.
"You guys ready?" She asked as she caught up to them.
"Just waiting on you cupcake." Mason replied as he opened the back door.
"Don't call me that." She told him as she got into the driver's seat.
Mason had fallen asleep on the ride home, though he would end up denying that later. Nick was pretty quiet on the ride home as well Megan just assumed it was because he was tired. She just put her music on softly and it being so late on a Sunday night there was no traffic and they were able to get back pretty quick. They got to Mason's place first and dropped him off then she continued to drive to the home and she and her brother rented together.
"So." Nick began now that they were alone. "What's going on with you and Balor?"
"What are you talking about?" Megan asked.
"You two looked pretty chummy back there." Nick stated.
"I was thanking him for the night and saying goodbye." Megan told him.
"Are you dating him?" Nick asked bluntly.
"No!"
"Why don't I believe you?"
"Because you're crazy?" Megan suggested."First off, you know I can't lie to you. I'm incapable of it. Second, I'm pretty sure if I were dating him you would be aware of it." She told him. "We're just friends."
Nick grunted and sat back in his seat. He knew what he saw, and knew it looked more than friendly. But he also knew his sister was right. It may be a art of their "twin bond" that they share, but she really couldn't lie to him. He saw through it every time, no matter how big or small. He always knew when something was up with her or when she was lying. She had tried to lie to him in the past and it was unsuccessful. Luckily for her, she was able to find a few loopholes here and there. She wasn't lying, she wasn't dating Finn. She never did in the past either. But they did have somewhat of a special relationship going on.
Megan and Finn pulled apart from their hug.
"So, I'm going to be home tomorrow since the show is nearby. Do you want to come over?"
"I do have off tomorrow, so yeah, sounds like fun." Megan replied.
"Alright. Say around 10:30?"
She answered by smiling and nodding, then left jogging off into the distance to catch up to her brother and friend who were almost at her car.
