A/N: I would like to say that I don't own any of the following people and or anything related to the WWE

A/N: I would like to say that I don't own any of the following people and or anything related to the WWE. I am making no profit off of the following story just pure entertainment and enjoyment. I would also like to thank xAttitudex for helping me to have the courage to post the following story. I would also like to thank all the Edge/Ashley fans out there because this story is going to be long and it's going to be I hope good. Reviews are greatly appreciated.

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Italics flashback/thought

Normal current time/ thought during flashback

Bold A/N

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IN THE FLESH

a edge/ashley story

chapter 1: dreaming of alternate realities

All alone in my room, think of you at a rate that is truly alarming
I keep looping my memories of you in my head, I pretend that you want me
And I fall asleep and dream of alternate realities

by maroon 5

Isn't it funny how nudity can change everything? One small flash of skin and you can become aroused or you can become disgusted. Nudity can change your mind and blur your thoughts. Seeing someone naked can make you see them in a whole new way; whether it's respect or a lack there of. Baring all effects those without the clothes as well. It can make you feel vulnerable or unsure, but it can also make you feel bold and free. But in the end nudity does two things, it changes things and brings truths to the surface.

It had started out awkward. With the expected blood rush to her cheeks as her ice blue eyes took in the magnificent sight before her. It was silent except for her heart which was pumping so fast and so loud that she was surprised that he didn't go deaf. But after the initial shock of the situation had worn off on her part at least, Ashley realized what she was really seeing. And boy was she seeing. In front of her exposed for her and anyone else to see was one naked Rated-R superstar. And by naked she meant naked.

He stood there with a shocked expression on his handsome chiseled face and a white towel in front of a crotch (that from what Ashley had seen moments before) had no right to be hidden from view out of modesty. The diva's eyes memorized the way the soaking wet strands of his naturally wavy dirty blonde hair clung to his cheeks and forehead as she slowly made her way towards the Canadian.

The two blondes' eyes met and all thoughts of walking away were thrown out the window along with the shocked and embarrassed expressions. Lustful thoughts and heated gazes now passed between the two of them. Mere inches of empty space was all that separated the two people. The punk diva's lustful gaze was distracted by a drop of water falling across the man's tan and well-toned chest. A playful grin appeared across her beautiful face as she slowly closed the gap between his chest and her lips. She slowly licked the drop of water off the naked man's chest and much to her pleasure a soft noise escaped his lips as her tongue came into contact with his flesh.

Her eyes never left his as she slowly pulled away. She leaned towards him raising her petite body to bring her face closer to his. When they were mere centimeters apart she whispered lustfully "It seems you need some help drying off." And not even a moment passed after the words left her full lips was the gap between him and her closed as he crashed his lips onto hers in a passionate kiss…

A loud gasp echoed through the dark hotel room as Ashley shot up right. She looked at her surroundings and wiped the sweat off of her forehead. As the memory of her dream came back to her the sound of heavy breathing was soon replaced with a shocked "Fuck no…" and the sound of a half naked Shawn Michaels stirring in his sleep next to her.

A/N: Yes… Ashley is dating Shawn Michaels. Why? Because he seems like a nice man and he's drop dead sexy. I realize he's married but lets say he's not. For the sake of this story. I love him sooo much. Also there is a little hatred between him and Edge. You know from DX and Rated RKO days.