"You turned down Roman Reigns? Are you insane?" Paige gasped as we sat down at a table to relax before my match against Charlotte for the RAW Woman's Championship. "Yes, he came up sounding all cocky, thinking he's all that, so I said no and walked away" I shrugged not seeing why that was such a big problem. "Oh my god, he's so hot" Alicia sighed her head resting on her hand as she stared at the topic of our conversation when he entered the room talking to Dean Ambrose, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on his shoulder. It was the same thing every day, even before he had won the belt, he would enter and all the women would stop and stare even the ones in committed relationships, it was disgusting how even married women would drool all over the man. I didn't understand what was so amazing about him, sure he was attractive and was Vince's Golden Boy but there's a lot more to people than that. "I can't believe you turned down his offer to get drinks AGAIN Emi." Paige sighed also making googly eyes at the Samoan masterpiece that chose to sit only a table away with his best friend. I liked Jon, he was really funny and always tried to make you feel comfortable if you were nervous, he'd helped me out a lot when I first started. He always made sure to come check on me before or after matches, even getting his girlfriend Renee to do it if he couldn't, it's actually why Renee and I had become such good friends. "You guys know how I feel about this conversation." I shrugged taking a sip of my Gatorade as they both sighed since I still wouldn't give in to their pressing and meddling. "I don't understand how you wouldn't want to go get drinks with him. I mean if I had the chance to get him drunk I would definitely take it" Alicia whispered but not quietly enough because Roman turned around and winked, her face flaring up with a blush. "Unlike you two, I want an actual relationship. I don't want to just be a booty call or a one night stand." I snapped pushing myself away from the table and walking out, I need to get my head on straight before it was time for my match. I was getting a shot at Charlotte's Women's Championship and I really needed to focus so I could give it my best shot.
"Emi" Roman's voice called as I paced up and down the hall way getting extremely nervous about this match the closer to my entrance time it got. "Emily can we talk." He called again until I stopped and looked at him, my blue eyes filled with unshed tears of anxiety "Woah, baby girl. What's wrong? Did someone hurt you?" he asked rushing to my side and catching the tears before they could fall and ruin my makeup. "I don't think I can do this Roman." I whispered needing to talk to someone, and he happened to be there. "Do what baby?" he asked softly setting me down and sitting beside me still holding my hand. "I don't think I can win this match, she has Ric out there with her I'll just get embarrassed by them." I sighed fiddling with his much larger and tanner hand. "Emily, look at me" he whispered framing my face with his hands "You can do this Baby Girl. You're a talented woman, way more talented than Charlotte will ever be." He started softly "You go out there and you put on the best show you possibly can, everyone knows the only reason Charlotte is still champion is because of Ric." He whispered rubbing my cheek softly, his brown eyes glittering as he looked me right in the eye. "I'll make you a deal, win or lose, I'll take you out to dinner. Anywhere you want to go" he smirked "That sounds like a win-win situation for you" I giggled softly, I think this was the real Roman, the Joe side of the man, and I liked this side a lot more than the Champion side. He still had a lot to prove though before I considered a real relationship with him. "Maybe, but either way you get free food from wherever you want" he shrugged "really it's a win for both of us. I get to spend time with you and you get food" he smiled wiping away the last of my tears as a techie ran over and said I had 2 minutes until it was my turn. "I'll come find you at the end of the show" I agreed kissing his cheek before I stood up, now being dwarfed by his size as he also stood. "What was that for?" he asked quietly his fingers brushing over the spot I had kissed "A thank you, for helping me feel better and not being a cocky asshole right now" I grinned jogging away without another word as my music started and I focused on my match.
"There's the new Champ!" Dean shouted as I walked out of the arena, my face turning bright red as the entire group turned to look at me. "Congratulations Emi, you did great." Renee grinned hugging me tightly once I got to their side. "Their faces when you suicide dove onto both of them were priceless" Dean added giving me a high five before he hugged me. "You coming out to celebrate with us?" Brie asked as her, Alicia, Paige and Nikki walked over, the latter wearing her neck brace. "No, actually I think I'm going to go get something to eat and then head to the hotel to rest." I shrugged smiling slightly at Roman who smiled back. "I think I hit the ground funny when Charlotte pulled my legs out from under me on the apron." I explained rubbing my neck and the back of my head. "Oh alright, well you can take the rental and we'll just head with them" Paige grinned handing me the keys to our rental car. "Thanks guys, I'll see you all tomorrow" I smiled turning to walk away when Roman ran over and walked beside me. "I thought you would change your mind and go out with them" I whispered having to lean back slightly to look the man in the eyes. "No, I promised a pretty lady food. And she won which means I need to treat her to something special." He grinned slipping his arm around my waist as we walked across the parking lot. "Something special?" I asked not exactly sure what he meant by that. "Well, I'll buy you dinner and if you're up for it I know this ice cream shop that's open 24 hours with add your own toppings" he faded off laughing as I turned to him with an excited squeal "Oh please Roman, please" I begged tossing my bag into the backseat "Do you just want ice cream?" he asked a smirk on his lips laughing again when I nodded excitedly "Give me the keys" he rolled his eyes leaning to kiss my cheek before he got in the driver's seat and I slipped into the passenger seat. "I never wanted you to think you were a booty call or a one night stand." He said suddenly as we were driving towards the hotel. "I want to actually get to know you, I want to be the guy that treats you like a princess." He shrugged reaching over to hold my hand tightly. "I'm not some Cinderella, or Snow White that you can dote on me and think you're some knight in shining armor saving a damsel in distress, I need independence." I stated simply watching him as he broke into a huge smile. "No you aren't a damsel in distress, you're my warrior princess. And dammit if that doesn't make me want you more" he whispered bringing my hand to his lips as the car went silent.