Title: Could you?
Pairing: John Morrison/CM Punk
Rating: M (language)
Disclaimer: I wish I owned these 2. Even just for a day...but sadly no. I dont own anything/anyone you recognise.

So, I know I already have an ongoing story on here (Loves me not - check it out!) and just so you guys know, Im trying to write an update as we speak, but I'm not too inspired right now. Maybe if Drew was actually on TV once in a while it might help [/rant]. But in the meantime this little idea popped into my head, inspired by the song 'Honestly' by Kelly Clarkson.
Honestly (hehe pun kinda intended) this was meant to be a tiny little one shot to get the idea outta my head, but its turned into the longest thing I've ever written AND I could possibly write a second chapter if I get enough reads/reviews (hint hint :-P). Hope you guys like it...I know JoMo isn't around anymore but I still love writing about him.

So, this takes place around the beginning of 2011 I guess, when JoMo got decent TV time etc. Also, I dont know what the age gap is between JoMo and Punk, but for the sake of this story I see John as maybe 5 years younger, k?

John Morrison didn't fall in love. Simply because he knew that getting involved emotionally with someone would inevitably end in tears. So he stuck to random hook ups and one night stands, nothing that ever progressed into anything remotely resembling a relationship. It was just easier that way. So why then, was John standing at the bottom of a corridor, clenching his fists and trying desperately to control his emotions as he watched CM Punk flirting with Randy Orton?

Punk and JoMo had their history. They'd slept together a number of times and even though Phil had tried his best to convince the younger man into a more serious and exclusive relationship, John had always stuck to his guns. However, watching Punk whispering into the Vipers ears before stepping back smirking wickedly, that stirred something in John and he couldn't hold himself back any longer. Taking a deep breath, he walked towards the pair. He tried to smile politely at Randy, however he was clenching his teeth so hard, it came out more like a grimace. Placing his hand on Punks arm, he spoke quietly.

'Phil, do you have a sec? I have something I need to talk to you about.' Randy opened his mouth to protest but Punk, seeing the look on the smaller man's face, cut him off before he could say anything.

'Sure. I'll catch you later Randy, OK?' John didn't give Orton a chance to reply, leading Phil into an empty room where he locked the door behind them and turned to face Phil, a look in his eyes that the straight edge superstar had never seen before. John crossed his arms over his body defensively. Phil leant against the table in the centre of the room and waited for him to speak.

'I'm not a nice person you know Phil.' John stated quietly. Phil's eyes narrowed in confusion but before he could respond John was continuing. 'No really, I'm not. I'm a terrible person actually. I saw you talking to Orton and something in me just flipped. It's not the first time this has happened either. Do you remember when Drew and Cody had that fight a little while ago?'

Punk nodded. 'As if I could forget – the tension in this place was unbearable. I think everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they sorted out that … whatever it was.' He grinned at John, but his smile faded when he saw the look on Morrison's face.

'It was my fault y'know?' said John, with a harsh laugh when he saw Phil's expression change. 'Oh yeah, not many people know that. I convinced Cody that Drew was cheating on him and Cody ended it. Took Drew fucking ages to convince baby Rhodes that it was bullshit.'

'Why?' One simple word fell from Punks lips and he stared at John, waiting for his answer.'

'Oh simple. I wanted Drew.' John replied with a shrug. 'He knew I wanted him and, well, I'm not used to not getting what I want so I just had to try a bit harder. Didn't work though – he doesn't speak to me anymore. And it's taken a long time for Cody to be able to walk past me without trying to claw my eyes out.' With a sad smile in Phil's direction he hopped up onto the table beside him, flinching when he felt the older man take his hand.

'People do strange things when there's love involved Johnny. That doesn't necessarily make you a bad person. It was just one mistake.'

John shook his head sadly. 'You don't get it Phil. I didn't love Drew, in fact I've never really loved anyone, but that's not the point. The point is I wanted Drew and I didn't care what it took to get him. Same with Miz, Ziggler, Gabriel, Zack, Evan … the list goes on. I've broken up so many relationships Phil. Sure, some of them were strong enough to say no to me – but most of them weren't. I convinced them to leave their partners for me then once I got what I wanted, I pushed them away. And I wish I could say I'm sorry for doing it, but I'm not. All I did was take what I wanted and then got rid of them to protect myself before things got too heavy for me to handle. So you see I'm not a nice person Philly. I'm quite shitty really.'

Phil stood up and turned to face Morrison. 'Why are you telling me this?'

John paused and frowned before answering. 'Because I think I'm falling in love with you.' Phil snorted and he moved towards the door but John grabbed his arm, holding him back.
'Everytime I spend the night with you it's getting harder and harder to make you leave the next day. It actually scares me Phil. But I couldn't say yes when you asked me if we could try for something more serious because I knew I'd just end up hurting you.'

Phil pushed Johns hand away and crossed his arms over his chest. 'So what changed?' he asked, his tone softening as he saw tears starting to form in the younger man's eyes.

'Nothing. That's my point. I still know that there's a strong possibility that I'll end up hurting you. But I've never felt so strongly about anyone before. That's why I had to tell you all this. I needed you to know what I'm really like. If you still want to give this a try, I'll say yes, but if you decide you want nothing to do with me then I'll understand. I just wanted to be honest with you. No more bullshit.' John finally gave in, letting the tears fall as he held his head in his hands and waited for the sound of the door closing behind Phil.

After a while, the tears subsided and he looked up to find Phil smiling fondly at him. 'I can't say no to you Johnny. I never could. I think we might be able to make this work, but I need some time to think about it.' Bending down, Phil placed a tender kiss on John's forehead and walked away, leaving the younger man unsure of whether to smile or cry.

So guys, the balls in your court here. Did you like? If you did do you think I should continue it or leave it as a one-shot? And if I continue should I just stick to JoMo/Punk or would you wanna know more of what went on between John and some of the other guys? You wanna let me know? Hit the review button lovelies xxx