Chapter One
RAW at Orangeburg, SC

It was halfway through RAW in his hometown when there was a knock at Shelton Benjamin's locker-room.

"Come in," Shelton yelled.

The door opened to reveal Shelton's 18-year old cousin, Rosalynn, standing there, her face tear stained.

"What's wrong baby girl?" Shelton asked, noticing the tears, and engulfing his cousin in a comforting hug.

"I can't take it anymore Kuya," Rosalynn cried. "Please, can I stay with you?"

"Of course, baby girl," Shelton said, rubbing her back comfortingly. He knew about all the problems her stepfather caused "You don't ever have to go back. I'm sure Mr. McMahon won't mind."

"Thank you Kuya."

"I'm just gonna head over to Mr. McMahon. You'll be okay here right?" Shelton asked. Rosalynn nodded. As Rosalynn was alone, she went to the sink to wash her face of dried tears.

"Yo, Shelton," someone said, as they opened the door. Rosalynn turned around, startled. She saw none other than the WWE Champion himself, John Cena.

"My bad," the West Newbury native apologized. "Musta got the wrong room. Are you new here? 'Cause I never forget a pretty face." Rosalynn giggled.

"Hey Rosie, Vince is totally fine--" Shelton stopped, seeing Cena. "What are you doing here Cena?"

"I was just looking for you to tell you that you got match with Venis," Cena said. He looked to Rosalynn, "Are you his…"

"Oh no," Rosalynn answered quickly. "I'm his younger cousin, Rosalynn, but you can call me Rose." She stuck out her hand for him to shake, but instead, he kissed it lightly.

"And I'm John Cena." He gave her a flirtatious smile.

"Okay, okay, stop hitting on my cousin in front of me Cena," Shelton said. Cena smiled sheepishly.

"Well, I'll see you round," Cena said, though he was looking at Rosalynn. She blushed a little.

"So, not even fifteen minutes here and you've already caught the eye of someone. You sure have grown up Rosie." He smiled at her. "Well, my match is up next. Hmm. I can't really leave you alone here can I? I guess I'll have to leave you with Cena since he's the only one you know." Rosalynn smiled eagerly. "Behave young lady."

Five minutes later, Rosalynn was sitting in John Cena's locker room with said superstar. About two minutes into Shelton's match (which they were watching per Rosalynn's request) a loud grumble was heard through the room. Rose blushed, as her stomach was the source of the grumble. Cena just laughed.

"Wanna go head to caterin'?" he asked.

"If you don't mind," she said, clearly embarrassed.

On the way to catering, the two talked as if they were old friends, Rosalynn telling John about her past and growing up with Shelton and John telling Rosalynn about what it's like being on the road most of the year. Shelton's match had ended, but Rosalynn insisted that he shower before coming back for her.

"So John," Rosalynn said. "I had a great time tonight. Thanks for showing me around and introducing me to everyone. Hope I wasn't a burden."

"No one as beautiful as you could be a burden," John said.

"Well, I should get going before Kuya sends a search squad to get me," Rosalynn joked.

"Yeah, I'll see you around," John said.

"See ya round," Rose said softly. She was about to turn head off, but John held onto her arm, spinning her around. He lifted her chin up and gave her a soft kiss on the lips. When they broke apart, John smiled.

"Give me a call sometime," he said, handing her a slip of paper. And with that, he was gone.

Rose pocketed the slip of paper and entered Shelton's locker room.

A/N: Kuya is a title of respect in the Filipino language for an older family member. I'm not a hundred percent sure if Shelton is part Filipino, but for my story, he is.

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