Hola it's Joz again and I have once again decided to bless you with another work of art story since its a new year. This actually was a request I got a while back so I finally decided to post it. Obviously it's going to be quite the story if you can't tell from the name alone. Will it be a good story? That's for you to read and see for yourself, but if you have read any of my other stories you would know it is going to be pretty decent. Anywhore I'll see you in a few minutes at the bottom. Indulge!
Aj's POV
*Cell phone ringing*
Gah what the fuck! Who is calling me at three am? Don't they know people are sleep around this time. I swear whoever this is they better be fucking be dying or they will be dead. Of course this happens on my days off at home, it's bad enough it's raining, thundering, and lightning outside.
"Hello?" I groggily answered. I didn't look at the caller ID so I don't know who it it. It's too early for that shit. It was answered by a sniffle and a cracking voice.
"Are you up?" Wait I know this voice. And I unfortunately have heard it many times now sounding just like this.
"Paige hun what's the matter? Why are you crying?" I asked worriedly. Paige and I have been pretty close for a while now. We have been ever since they higher power made me go down to help train the NXT Divas. I liked her because she was the only one who actually knew what she was doing in the ring, and she actually put up a fight when I rough housed with her. None to mention that accent of hers is so dreamy and it makes it impossible for me to ignore her talking.
"He's such a jerk I hate him!" She sobbed. I can barely hear what she's saying because all I hear is rain and lightning. "God I hate him so much!" After hearing her say that I quickly got out of bed and began getting dressed. I gotta go get her.
"Paige where are you?"
"I don't know.. We got into an argument and then he pushed me and so I pushed him back.. And then he hit me so I stormed out. That was ten minutes ago, I've been walking ever since." She choked out.
"Okay babe stay where you are I'm coming to get you now." This hasn't been the first time she has called me like this. And so I thank God for the apps where you can track your IPhone because without it I'd never be able to find her.
"Can you hurry I'm scared." She murmured "I didn't know who else to call."
"I know I'm leaving now." I spoke pulling on my jacket and headed out the door. It is absolutely raining cats and dogs out here. I don't like the thought of her walking around out here by herself.
"Please don't hang up I don't want to be alone right now. And it's freezing out here."
"I didn't plan on it..." I then pulled out of my parking space and followed the directions on my phone that should lead me to her. It only took ten minutes for me to find her. When I spotted her she was walking down the street so I pulled up and got out. I didn't need to say anything to her I just walked up to her and pulled her I for a hug. And she broke down in my arms and cried so I just held her. "Paige baby come on get in the car and I'll take you home."
"I don't want to go back to him."
"I know.. I wouldn't take you back to him if my life depended on it." I spoke honestly as I opened the car door for her. Good thing these seats are pleather because the both of us are now completely soaked. Once she got in I closed the door and then got in myself. It was a silent ride home besides her sniffing and random sneezing. Once we arrived at my apartment we walked in and did what we normally do when this happens. "Umm why don't you take off your clothes and you can borrow some of mine." I spoke as I lead her to my bedroom and to my dresser where I keep my pajamas.
"I'm sorry if I woke you it's just I didn't know what to do. And you're my only friend who I trust enough to do this for me." She said sheepishly. I would do anything for her.
"No it's fine I'm just happy you're okay." I shrugged as I handed her a pair of sweatpants and a tank top. It was then that I noticed a rather large hand print on her cheek. "Oh my gosh Paige your cheek... What did he do to you?" I asked with a lot of concern. She just looked down at her hands and started to cry again. "I'm sorry hun it's just I don't like seeing you like this.. I don't like what he's doing to you." I cooed hugging her. She just gently pushed me off her.
"No I deserved it I shouldn't have gotten smart with him." She murmured messing with the clothes in her hands. It makes me so mad that she thinks like this, she didn't do anything wrong. A man should never lay a hand on a women unless it's a loving touch. And that isn't love when it leaves a bruise. I want to argue with her about that but I don't want to make things worse so I will just skip over it for now.
"You should probably go take a shower and I'll make you some hot chocolate or something." I spoke simply not looking at her. It hurts seeing such a beautiful strong woman like her in such a vulnerable state. I then walked past her and headed to my kitchen. She's been here enough times to know where I keep everything. I honestly don't know what his problem is, how can he purposely cause physical harm to her. Yea sure Paige comes off as a rough and tough Brit, but behind all the leather she is a playful delicate flower. She's a total sweetheart of course I'm probably the only one who ever gets to see that side of her these days. Ever since she moved in with him she has been so guarded and I hate it. I hate the fact that whatever goes on in between those four wall is changing her and it's all his fault. I dunno it's not really my place to say I'm... just a friend.
It didn't take long for me to change my clothes and make us both hot chocolate. She likes hers the same way I like mine. All milk, with a packet and a half of mix, with marshmallows on top. Warmed just enough so it doesn't burn your tongue, but hot enough to still be called hot chocolate.
"Where do you want me to put the wet clothes?" I heard from behind me.
"I just put mine in the washing machine and I'll wash a load tomorrow." I spoke simply.
"Kay." And with that I heard her walk away towards where my washing machine and dryer are. I then took both of our mugs and sat them on the coffee table and turned on the tv. "This for me?" She asked pointing to the other mug.
"Yep, just the way you like it." She then sat down on the couch and snuggled into me and took the mug. She then sipped it and faintly grinned at me.
"You always make it the best!"
"Oh stop its nothing special." I smiled trying not to blush.
"Oh but it is. I've had many different hot chocolates made by different people all around the world, but none of them taste as good as yours. And for that I'm thankful I know you." She smiled. She has a beautiful smile.
"Well then I guess you're welcome." She just grinned and kissed me on the cheek.
"But seriously thank you for always being there for me. You still answer my early morning phone calls after all the other times. You're my best friend and I love you. I honestly don't know where I'd be without you." She spoke looking me in the eyes. When did we become best friends?
"Well it would be against girl code if I didn't answer my bff's phone call at three in the morning." She pouted a little bit at that. She then sat up and pulled her knees up to her chest
"I know I'm sorry it's just... You know how he can sometimes be a hot head.." She then looked down at her knees. "And sometimes I can't stand it when he thinks he's always right even when the proof that he isn't is in his face."
"Why do you keep going back to him when he does this to you? You deserve so much better than him. I will always be here for you but I can't keep doing this Pai." I said sincerely.
"You just don't get it. We have this weird bond. I love him and I know he loves me too. Yea he has a funny way of showing it but-"
"Paige him giving you bruises isn't love, that's abuse." I added. She just sighed and shrugged her shoulders. "I just don't like what he's doing to you. You're way too pretty to be somebody's punching bag. I don't want you to get seriously hurt-"
"But he won't. I know when he gets that way that it isn't the real him. He does love me and he says it all the time. Every time I try to leave him I can't bring myself to do it. Without me he is like a lost puppy without its owner Aj! He needs me to guide him to do the right thing. If I left him he'll probably stay down and never do anything. Just like he needs me I need him to protect me. Nobody can love me like he loves me, so I can't let him go." She stated matter of factly. We do this all the time and it's the some excuse every time. I just wish she could see what I see because there is someone out there who can love her even better than how he "loves" her. She just has to open her eyes and realize it. But usually when she tells me that I just change the subject completely because I don't want to say anything that could ruin our relationship. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have her in my life. So I changed the channel to Disney Channel. Yea I know we're too old to watch this but it's early in the morning when they play all the older movie or shows. This time it's the Lilo and Stitch movie. We just sat and watched drinking our hot chocolate in doing so.
"I'm tired can we go to bed?" She asked looking at me. I nodded my head in agreement it's almost five in the morning.
"Yea lets go." After turning off the tv we both headed to my bedroom. She always sleeps on the right side of the bed so the left side is mine. That doesn't matter because ultimately she sleeps on whatever side of the bed I'm on, but I don't mind it. Like right now she is cuddled up to me. "You know I have to be back on the road the day after tomorrow." I spoke softly.
"I know me too."
"What?" The NXT roster doesn't travel unless… "No way?!"
"Yes way! They moved me up today actually and I'm set to debut after Wrestlemania!" She said excitedly. Then suddenly she climbed on top of me and pinned my hands above my head. "Pai-J is coming to Monday nights!"
"That's great I'm so excited for you! But remember we might be friends but that doesn't mean I won't hold back from kicking your butt in the ring." I smiled.
"Good I don't want you to hold back because I know I can and will kick your bum every time we square up." She spoke in a challenging voice.
"You sure are pretty confident about something that hasn't officially happened." I challenged. She just leaned in until we were almost nose to nose. Then the room fell dead silent besides the sound of rain attacking the window and the booming growl of thunder. That doesn't matter to me because all I can focus on is how the moonlight is shining through the venetian blind and is casting it's spotlight upon her. Then the constant moving of the rain against the window gives it this ethereal filter effect and really makes her glow. None to mention some of her hair is flipped to the right side of her face blocking the light from hitting her face almost making her a shadowy mysterious figure looming above me. But that's okay because I have her happy smiling face branded into my mind, so I don't have to see it right now.. But I want to see it anyways because I like her face.
"Are you scared of me?" She purred. I slowly freed my right hand from her grip and used it to brush her hair back behind her ear.
"No." I smirked. She then grabbed my right hand and pinned it back down above my head. For some reason my heart started to speed up as she leaned in closer and I felt her breath hit my neck as she started to lace kisses from behind my left ear, down my neck, and to my collarbone. To say I'm turned on right now would be an understatement, I feel like I'm made of ice and every kiss she gives me feels like a fire's burning touch slowly making me melt where I lay. Then suddenly I felt a burning sensation only to see she managed to bite me hard enough to probably leave a mark. Once she finished there she moved to the right side of my neck and repeated the process. This is where I started to tighten the grip I had on the bars of my headboard. If I let go I might do something bad.
"You sure?" She questioned again looking me dead in the eyes. I'm trying so hard to talk but the words! The words they won't process and I can't think straight. I heard her let out a chuckle. "What's the matter champ? Cat got your tongue?" I just huffed and tried to free myself from her grip. I can't take this anymore or I'll cum without her even really having to touch me. Does she know? Is she doing this to me on purpose because she knows? "God you're so adorable when you're frustrated."
"Oh shut up and let me go." I managed to get out only to be met with another chuckle.
"Even more when you're mad... But I wonder.." She then ever so lightly kissed me on my lips, but that subtle touch felt like fire to me. She then looked me in the eyes one last time before she crashed her lips into mine. And then something came over me and I kissed her back with all I had. I can't even begin to explain what I'm feeling right now but I love it. Her lips feel like silk against mine. Fuck and her tongue like a slithery snake slithering it's way to meet mine in the middle only to kiss themselves. Damn it, the way she is grinding her hips against mine is just creating friction between my thighs that is only adding gasoline to the fire that's already burning bright down there. She is so close I can feel her heartbeat on my chest and it's beating just as fast as mine.
If this is a dream, it is a very cruel joke for my mind to play on me, because my whole body is numb and it is telling me to touch and grab. No I can't give in I have to pretend I don't feel the spark and I didn't see fireworks when I closed my eyes. I gotta bail out before this goes too far she isn't even in her right mind right now. NO AJ SHE HAS A BOYFRIEND! And that was when I decided to push her off me I don't want to be the side chick. And that is when I woke up from this fantasy and faded back to reality. And now we lay side by side both heavily breathing, sweating, and confused as hell... Or at least I am. It's just silence again now besides the pitter-patter beat of the rain and the sonic clap of lightning striking something somewhere. I gotta get away from her because the urges are starting to come back this time with fire.
"I'll be right back." And with that I quickly got out of bed and made a beeline for the bathroom. Once there I closed the toilet seat lid and sat on it. What the hell just happened? Why? Does she.. What? Crap I can't think so many questions with no answers are crowding my head. I'm scared because I haven't been so confused about anyone besides her. She has never done this to me before so why now? Is this the time she really does leave him for good? What am I supposed to say when I go out there? Fuck Aj get it together and just pretend it never happened. No I can't pretend that kiss never happened because that was frickn magical. No I'm fine it's five in the morning right now nobody knows what they're doing this early in the morning. She's my best friend there is no way she could..
Then I just stopped thinking because I might have a panic attack if I keep thinking those thoughts. I then flushed the toilet and lifted the seat back up, she thinks I'm just using the bathroom not trying to calm myself down. I then turned on the sink faucet and splashed myself with cold water. I gotta distract myself from what happened. After drying my face off I turned out the light and walked back into the bedroom. She is still laying in bed so I casually climbed back in and got under the blanket. To my luck she was sleeping.. Damn how long was I in the bathroom? Oh well it doesn't matter I just want to go to bed. This has been one hell of a morning.
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Later that day (noon-ish)
Damn that was a good very much needed sleep. You know it was a good sleep when you wake up and the first thing that comes to mind is what year is it? But I'm still a little on edge from earlier so many signals that were sent but they all were so unclear. Speaking of her, where is she anyways. She isn't next to me like usual... Wait never mind I smell food and it's coming from the kitchen so that is where I'm headed. So I put on my shorts and my glasses before walking out there. I don't feel the need to put on a shirt I have on a bra anyways. Besides its just Paige my friend who also is a girl. Plus boobs are boobs everybody loves boobies.
"Afternoon Sunshine!" She smiled as I walked into the kitchen. "I made you breakfast as a little thank you for dealing with me last night." Well I guess she figured to pretend that what happened last night never happened too.
"Super! I assume you made me pancakes right?" I asked excitedly as I grabbed a water bottle out the fridge and opened it.
"Of course I did! Chocolate chip and regular flapjacks just how you like them. Eggs scrambled, toast toasted and lightly buttered." She smiled placing my plate down on the table.
"If I didn't know better I'd think you're trying to fatten me up so it will be easier to beat me in the ring." I jokingly challenged.
"Is it working?" She countered with a smug grin. I just noticed she has her hair up in a messy bun showing the bruise that is on her cheek. For some reason my eyes kept exploring down her body and I noticed there are healing bruises on her biceps where he must have gripped her up. And then her right knuckle is sorta red like she punched something hard with a lot of force. It honestly breaks my heart seeing my bestie all bruised up like that. I try so hard to stop her from going back to him but she claims he loves her. Then hearing that makes me even more upset to know that nobody must have genuinely loved her since that's what she thinks love is.
"Yes. Only because I'm starving right now and I can't say no to free food that I don't have to cook." I spoke simply as I sat down in front of my plate. I thought it was cute because she arranged my plate so that the eggs formed a silly Afro, with chocolate chips as the eyes and smile, and strawberries as the nose. She even cut the toast so they looked like cat ears. That's the playful side of Paige I was talking about before that made this breakfast for me. It's so rare these days other than when she is here with me. If in the mood she will mess around and laugh with me all day long, but as soon as someone or something reminds her of him she closes up. And I honestly hate when that happens it makes me want to kill him for doing this to her. But I can't because it would break her heart and she'd never talk to me ever again. "I love the presentation but let's hope it's as good as it looks."
"I hope it's good too." She giggled placing down her plate on the place setting on the opposite side of the table. I didn't start eating yet because it's polite to wait for everybody at the table to get their food before you start to chow down. "Well Bon Appetit!" She smiled holding out her fork to do a fork toast so I did.
"Bon Appetit!" I giggled before we both began to eat. I like when she cooks because it actually tastes pretty good. Don't get me wrong my cooking is good too, it's just food I didn't have to cook sometimes taste better. Does that make sense? That doesn't matter just that Paige surprisingly is a good cook. "You know I gotta say you make the best pancakes. I've had pancakes made by different people from all over the world, but none of them are as good as yours." I grinned getting her to roll her eyes and smile.
"Baby I know." She spoke cockily with a smirk. That's why we are friends because we have a similar sense of humor. After we finished eating I helped her clean up, then we fired up my Xbox 360 and played COD Zombies. There's nothing wrong with an afternoon full of tons of first person shooter games. Between Paige and I that is a pretty relaxing day. Well it was great just some good old fashion Pai-J bonding because I don't get to see her often since I'm always traveling the globe. It was going good until someone knocked on the door.
"Can you get that?" I asked mindlessly as I had my eyes glued to the tv. We are playing Left 4 Dead 2 and I'm too focused on trying to carry the Gnome across the roller coaster.
"No it's your place you do it." She murmured equally as glued to the tv as I am.
"You're already in the safe house, it's not like you were doing anything important anyway." I grumbled pausing the game and going over to the door.
"Well if you weren't so damn insisting of saving that gnome maybe you would have been inside here too by now."
"No because I told you it's an achievement when you finish this map with the-" I was cut off by seeing the last person I ever want to be this close to my apartment. I wish he was on the other side of the universe actually. "Ugh what do you want Graves?" I sneared.
"I need to talk to her." He spoke.
"She isn't here." I spoke simply.
"Aj hurry up or else I'm gunna use all the health packs and start without you." Yelled Paige from behind me.
"I'm coming now it's just some white trash at the door." I spoke glaring at him. "You have some nerve coming here after what you did last night. I ought to call the cops and have you arrested for domestic violence." I growled lowly so she doesn't hear me.
"Look I know you hate me but I don't care. I love Paige and I need to talk to her." He said in a shaky voice. His eyes are bloodshot so going off of those two facts I assume he was either crying or he is high as fuck right now. I don't care how much he "loves" Paige I don't want him talking to her. "Please Aj I'm begging you just let me see her for a minute. Please I'll do anything just get her please." He begged with tears forming in his eyes. "Please Aj."
"Aj I swear who is at the door? Who could possibly be.." I then felt her grab the door and open it wider so she could see who is at the door. "Corey?" She spoke in a low whisper. And this is usually the part where my heart starts to ache with sorrow.
Well what do you think about it so far? Do you want another chapter? I know it kinda messed with your emotions but that's the point of this story. I tried to think as far outside of the box when it came to this Pai-J story. I mean lets be honest there are tons of Aj/Paige stories on her. And well the few that I skimmed all seemed to be the same concept. Paige chasing after Aj, but Aj is taken, but she ends up cheating with Paige. Or Aj is out to get Paige back after she took her title.. Usually something along those lines. And so me being the self absorbed jerk that I am, I wanted to do something different and original... At least I hope it is because I've never actually really read and Pai-J stories word for word. I usually read the summary and keep scrolling, idk why I don't click on them.. Prob cuz I'm too lazy to read, and because I'm always working on my own stories. Okay now I'm rambling but I just didn't want my story to be basic in the Pai-J fandom. So leave me a review and tell me what you think and I'll show you how to grow a Tree octopus in six hours. -Joz #FuckItUp