"Baron is finally walking over here, he's been watching you for like 15 minutes" Carmella whispered as we sat in the catering area of NXT. Rolling my eyes I kicked my foot up onto the table and retied my boot before acknowledging what she had said. "I swear to god if he asks me out for drinks again I might lose it" I whined, this was a frequent game Baron liked to play. He would ask me time and time again to go out for drinks, and he knew if he kept it up enough I would say yes and then after going out with him would fall into his bed and sleep with him, just for this little game to start all over again. "Hey Carm, mind if I talk to Elli?" the deep voice of the WWE's Lone Wolf asked, his voice so deep I could feel it rumble whenever we were pressed together and he talked. "Sure, I need to go get ready for my match anyway, I'll see you in the locker room El" the blonde smiled softly squeezing my hand before she walked away and I was being pulled up and led out of Full Sail and into the back parking lot where all of us superstars parked. "What do you want Baron?" I asked watching as he lit a cigarette and took a deep drag, letting the white smoke blow over our heads. "Why do you always assume I want something? Can't I just enjoy some alone time with you?" he asked a smirk on his lips as I rolled my eyes in reply, my arms crossing over my chest to try and preserve some heat in the cool night breeze. "We both know your definition of enjoying alone time with me is getting me in bed." I snapped trying not to laugh at the look of shock on his face. "Elli, if you want this to stop it'll stop." He stated seriously his free hand holding my chin so I would be forced to look at him. "Baron, I don't even know what this is" I cried waving my arms between us "What this seems like, is you using me and playing me when you get lonely and need to get your dick wet." I muttered crossing my arms over my chest again as he glared down at me stomping on the butt of his cig. "Don't EVER say I'm using you again, I care about you." He growled darkly, almost scaring me "If you want me to stop coming to you then say so and I'll stop. If you want me to keep you in my bed every night say so and I will. This, whatever we are, is completely up to you Ellison." He murmured bringing my face closer to his so I could see how serious he was about this. "I really like you Baron…I know I shouldn't but I do" I whispered running a hand through his wet hair and tugging slightly, loving the way his eyes rolled back and a growl left his throat. "Come get drinks with me after the show?" he asked sweetly smirking slightly, grinning back at him I stood on my tiptoes and pressed our lips together roughly before I pulled away and went to head inside pausing at his voice. "Is that a yes?" he asked an eyebrow arched as I looked over my shoulder with a sickly sweet smile "No" I laughed winking at him before I disappeared inside to get ready for my match and then return to my apartment to relax.
"Uh oh, here he comes" Carmella sighed rolling her eyes at the large man who was walking down the hall towards us. "What is the deal with you two? You tell him no for like a month, finally say yes, you both come to work the next day smiling and happy and then you repeat." Bayley commented brushing through her hair so she could put it up in a ponytail for her match later in the evening. "It's a game I guess, he likes to see how long I can keep saying no, and then it's a whole new game of how long it takes before one of us jumps the other." I shrugged not bothered about telling them all this since they knew how close and odd our relationship is. "You two are so weird" Carmella sighed hugging me tightly before she walked away to find Enzo and Cass. "I get it, you two are just trying to see who has more restraint." Bayley nodded tightening her ponytail before she started placing her headbands on. "It's kind of sweet if you think about it, you guys are so wrapped up in each other that you don't care about anyone else or what they think" she nodded hugging me tightly before she also left seconds before Baron stopped in front of me bracing himself on the wall behind me, his hair draping and making a sort of curtain around us. "Come on Elli, it's been over a month since you said yes" he whispered his breath dancing across my face, a smile fluttering onto my lips at the familiar smell of cigarettes and mint toothpaste "Maybe you should try a different way" I shrugged "Or maybe I found someone else" I shrugged again squeaking when his hands slammed down inches from my hand, his nose flaring with anger. "I don't fucking think so. If you found someone else it isn't anyone in the business, they know better." He growled darkly glaring at me, him angry was sending zings of heat to between my legs. "You're mine Ellison. Everyone knows it." He added "These beautiful lips are meant for me, they're only allowed to wrap around my dick." He paused tracing my lips before his finger danced down to my neck "This neck is only for me to kiss and bite." His fingers went lower "these are mine to grab and suck on" he whispered emphasizing his words with a grab of my left breast. "this, oh god this pussy, it was made for me Elli, you know that don't you?" he whispered his fingers brushing the edge of my jeans as he spoke, his words sending heat flaring through my body. "My pussy, you want to know why it's mine Elli?" he asked looking at me until I answered "Why?" I wondered the word coming out more a breathless whisper than a question. "Because I got it first, I got to taste it first, I got to touch it first, I got to pound into it first. It's all mine Elli, you best remember that." He growled reaching around and with a hand on my ass pressed our hips together. "No one touches it right? Not even you baby." He smirked leaning down to take a kiss. "Wanna go back to my place after the show?" he asked sweetly, it took me a few seconds but I was able to catch my breath and push him away, a smirk on my lips at his look of frustration "Nope" I shrugged jumping up to kiss his cheek before I walked off to find something to do since I didn't have a match tonight.
Sighing I got out of my car and grabbed both of my duffle bags before I closed and locked my car before I walked into Full Sail smiling and greeting people as I walked to the locker room. I had a tag team match tonight with Finn against Baron and a partner of his choosing but no one knew who it was so I wasn't sure what to expect. I dropped my bags on a bench and turned to smile at Bayley and Carmella, "Wanna go get some food?" I asked sweetly jumping when they both yelled no simultaneously. "Can I ask why?" I arched an eyebrow waiting for one of them to answer "Baron and Dana were all over each other when we were in there about 10 minutes ago" Carmella whispered frowning at me as I took a deep breath to calm down. Baron knew how I felt about her, she loved to sleep with everyone and anyone, and the fact that she purposely gave me a concussion a couple months ago never made me like her. "Oh well, I'm hungry and I need to find Finn anyway" I shrugged giving them both a smile and linking arms with them as we left the locker room and headed through the halls to catering. When we entered catering it was almost like everyone stopped and held their breath waiting for me to react to Dana and Baron who were over in the corner. Dana was practically on Baron's lap, and Baron wasn't wearing a shirt but I pretended not to notice as I grabbed food and found a table, striking up a conversation with Bayley about her next big match, everyone slowly returning to what they were doing when they realized I wasn't going to blow up. "Hey Darling, are you ready for our tag team match?" Finn asked walking up behind Bayley and giving her a hug before he looked at me "Definitely, which trunks are you wearing tonight?" I asked ignoring Dana's manly laughs coming from the left of me. "I brought my black Balor trunks" Finn informed "Awesome, I should start getting ready. I'll see you in a little bit" I smiled standing up and hugging him before I walked out of catering not giving Baron a second glance as I got ready for my match.
It was a great match, I even got a few moves in on Baron before Finn hit him with Coup De Grace to pick up the win. "You were great out there El, I hope Baron isn't too hard on you though after that hurricurrana and DDT you gave him." Finn commented as we walked through the curtain and back to the locker rooms. "He'll survive. It's what he gets for picking Dana as a partner when he knows how much we hate each other" I shrugged hugging him before continuing towards the women's locker room trying to scream when I was dragged inside a dark room, a hand over my mouth preventing me from doing so. "You think you're cute don't you." Baron's voice growled right behind my head, his hand not moving from my mouth even though I was clawing at it. I settled for nodding since he wouldn't move his hand "What gave you the right to attack me out there tonight?" he asked quietly moving his hand so it was wrapped lightly around my neck, a reminder that he was in control. "You knew what you were doing when you chose her. You knew what you were doing when you let her hang all over you in front of everyone. You knew what you were doing when you made sure I saw the hug and kiss on the cheek you gave her before Finn and I went out to the ring." I snarled bucking away from him and heading for the door knowing he wouldn't stop me after I hit him as hard as I did "You knew you were fucking with my feelings, and tonight and from now on it's a definite no." I stated slamming the door behind me after I left biting my lip to keep any tears from falling as I hurriedly changed and found William telling him I didn't feel too good and was going to head out early. As soon as I was safely in my car I let the tears fall and drove away from Full Sail and to my apartment where I could let all of my emotions go before training tomorrow.
"Are you excited Bayley?" I asked quietly as we walked around backstage waiting for Takeover where she was defending her belt against Nia Jax. "I'm so nervous, I know I shouldn't be because I've won a 30 minute Iron Woman match but Nia hasn't been beaten yet." She sighed playing with the hem of her dress as we entered where the stage and lights were already set up. "You'll do great Bay, you always find a way to overcome. This time won't be any different." I shrugged giving her a tight hug before she walked off to start getting ready. "Ellison, can I talk to you for a moment please?" Hunter called waving me over to where he was talking with Corey Graves at the announce table. "What's up Hunt?" I asked giving the man a hug as he and Corey shook hands and Corey walked away. "A little bird, a very concerned little bird has informed me that you and Baron are both slacking lately, you want to tell me what that's about?" he sighed sitting down and patting for me to join him. "He's just all mad because I got one up on him and was able to DDT and hurricurrana him in that tag match two weeks ago." I shrugged playing with the bottom of my shirt, fidgeting under his gaze. "Talk to me like it's just me. Like I'm not your boss, obviously you've been holding a lot in." he whispered scooting closer to put his arm around my shoulders as I started to cry, my head in my hands. "I don't know what I did Hunt…I mean one day we were fine, everything was great. Next thing I know I'm getting ignored for four days and he's all over Dana at the next show." I shrugged trying to calm my breathing before I started to hyperventilate. "I don't know what I did wrong, but I just got so angry because he was rubbing it in my face every time I saw them that night." I took a deep breath "It came time for the match and I just snapped" I whispered pathetically. "Honey, Ellison you know you're like a daughter to me and it breaks my heart seeing you this way but I need you to start stepping it up alright, I really don't want to have to take you off the shows because other people are passing you." He murmured pulling me in for a hug before he kissed my head and stood up. "You go relax and enjoy the show. I'll check up on you in a few days alright?" he said holding my hand until I nodded and then walked away while I caught my breath and disappeared back to the locker room, not aware that Baron had been watching and had heard that whole exchange and was now being hunted by the COO.
BARON POV
I can't believe she thought she did something wrong when I was the one who was a complete dick to her, and now she could potentially lose her spot because of it. I felt like shit, but I couldn't worry about it too long because I had my match against Samoa Joe tonight and really needed to focus or I would get really hurt. Sighing I raked a hand through my hair and turned to walk back to my locker room when a very angry sounding COO stopped me. "I don't know what you did, I don't care how you fix it but Corbin, I'm talking to you as a man who just watched someone he thinks of as a daughter bawl her eyes out." He paused glaring at me as I tried to stand my ground "You BETTER fix things with Ellison, like I said I don't care what you did or how you fix it, but fix it." He growled poking a finger into my chest, my throat was tightening and for the first time since I was a child I wanted to lay down, curl into a ball and cry. "Dammit, Corbin she might lose her spot soon because whatever you did is affecting her work habits. I don't want to see that happen to her after everything she's gone through to get here, so please, fix this." He said softer this time, squeezing my shoulder in reassurance "Good luck tonight, I know you have it in you to beat Joe" he added before he walked away leaving me to think and prepare for my match in silence. One way or another I was going to fix things with Elli, and I had to do something big to do so.
END BARON POV
"You're coming out with us tonight" Carmella said holding out a dress and heels for me to take. "Carm I" I started to decline thinking up an excuse but Bayley, Nia and Emma were right there with her "You're coming out tonight, no discussion. Now get dressed or I'll do it for you" Nia threatened her arms crossed over her chest until I grabbed the dress and started to change spinning slowly so they could see. "It's a little tight" I mentioned pulling at the top and the skirt hoping it would magically stretch and cover more skin since my boobs and butt were nearly popping out. "You were so right when you said to put her in one of Aliyah's dresses." Emma nodded handing me heels and supporting me while Carmella touched up my makeup and Bayley fluffed my hair. "Perfect, now let's go tear up the town" Bayley cheered looping her arm through mine and dragging me out of the locker room and out to her car. I was glad I had ridden with her today, I don't think I would have been okay leaving my car parked here all night. It didn't take us long to get to the club and when we walked in seriously every NXT superstar was there including Dana and Baron, the latter sitting between Corey and Finn drinking a beer. "Oh dance with me and then we can get drinks" Carmella screeched as Messin Around by Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias started playing over the speakers. I couldn't help but laugh and let her drag me onto the dance floor our bodies moving together as I was in the middle of a BayMella sandwich. "You guys, people are going to start thinking we're lesbian lovers" I laughed making sure they could both hear me "At least you're hot. I won't complain" Carmella shrugged getting laughs from both Bayley and I as we were joined by Aliyah and Nia. Once the song ended I walked to the bar and ordered a drink jumping when a tattooed arm slipped around me and paid before I could.
"You didn't have to do that Baron, I have cash on me." I sighed grabbing my drink and turning to face him having to lean back into the bar so I could see his face, even in heels. "I wanted to. Don't fight me on this okay?" he sighed tucking a piece of hair behind my ear, his hand resting on my cheek for a few seconds before he moved and let me pass him. I went back to the girls and shrugged at the questioning looks they gave me, chugging half of my drink before Carmella dragged me back onto the dance floor. "You and Baron are really cute together. I know I've always seemed so against it but I just worry about you because he isn't the most social person and you're a little social butterfly" she said, her mouth right by my ear so I could hear her. "I love you and I appreciate the concern but I'm a big girl Carm." I smiled hugging her before we continued dancing, I flinched as someone grabbed my butt before they started dancing with us "What are two pretty ladies like you doing all alone?" an unfamiliar voice asked, the smell of alcohol on his breath nearly making me gag as one of his friends joined and stood behind Carmella who looked just as uncomfortable as I felt.
BARON POV
"Man I don't want to alarm or piss either of you off, because you're both fucking giant and in better shape than me. But those boys are moving in on your girls" Tye Dillinger stated walking over to talk to Cass and I pointing onto the dancefloor where Carmella and Ellison were being pinned between two beefcakes who looked like they had rolled around in orange paint and hadn't showered. "Just relax, wait and see what happens. They may be able to handle it without causing a scene" Enzo warned a hand on both my shoulder and Cass's chest, we were both watching the scene with tense bodies just waiting for one of them to make a wrong move. "Oh fuck no." I growled pushing Enzo off of me as the one behind Ellison grabbed her ass before reaching around her, I wasn't sure what he had done then but judging by how fast she moved and nearly knocked Carmella over I can guess it wasn't good. "Right behind you" Cass growled following as we easily shoved through the crowd both of us towering over most of the people in our way.
END POV
"You're both real cute, it's a shame you're all alone" the guy behind Carmella said reaching around her to run his fingers against her bare midsection. "We actually aren't alone, we're here with a group of people" I commented flinching as the guy behind me grabbed my ass again before his hand reached around and tried to grab my boob but I shove off of him nearly knocking Carmella over in my haste to get away. "Buddy, I know you didn't just grab at my girl." Baron's voice growled, a smile lighting up mine and Carmella's faces as we turned to see him and Cass standing less than a foot away with their arms crossed over their chests, Enzo, Tye, Finn and Apollo not far behind them in case something went sour. "Your girl? She was all alone until I came over, you could be lying." The stupid frat boy shrugged trying to pull me closer yanking so hard I fell into his chest, my smile disappearing as Baron growled lowly. "Come on, you two are big sure, but I got all my boys" the other guy laughed pointing to a table of rowdy guys in the corner all looking like they tanned daily and did steroids. "You got all your boys? Well we got more" Cass stated moving slightly to show that the others had been joined by Sami, Tyler, ZZ, Corey, Blake, Murphy, Jason and Jordan. "Now let them go" Cass added taking another step closer to catch Carmella as the guy shoved her away "Come on Bryan, they aren't worth it" the same guy shrugged "Now hold on, how do I know she's really your girl, and you ain't just trying to claim her yourself" the Bryan guy still holding me asked "She has a tattoo of a wolf on the back of her neck with my name and birthday underneath it. That going to be enough proof for you?" Baron was gritting his teeth as his fists clenched and unclenched, that was something no one else knew. "Prove it" he nodded pushing me towards Baron who caught me with one arm and used his other to pull out his wallet showing the guy his name and birthday. He slipped his wallet back in his pocket and then moved me so I was looking straight at his chest before he gathered my hair as if he was going to put it in a ponytail, revealing the tattoo that he had described perfectly. It was a single wolf with his name and birthday underneath it.
"Sorry man, didn't want to cause trouble" he shrugged holding his hands up and backing away, Cass and Baron watching them until they had moved on to other girls. "Are you two okay?" Baron asked looking between us worriedly. Carmella and I both nodded letting them lead us back over to everyone who had relaxed and started to have a good time again now that the little issue was over and taken care of. I tugged on the side of Baron's shirt and waited for him to lean down before I spoke "can we leave, I don't want to be here anymore. That guy is still staring" I whispered feeling eyes on me and following them back to the Bryan guy. "You sure you want to go home?" he asked quietly tucking a piece of hair behind my ear, neither of us caring that we were being watched by the entire group, each of them with smiles on their faces. Nodding I played with my fingers as he grabbed my wallet and his jacket "Anything for you baby, come on" he smiled taking my hand and leading me away from the roster and out the door into the cool night air. We walked over to his bike and I carefully climbed on wrapping my arms tightly around his waist as he started it and drove towards our apartment. That's right, we shared an apartment, which is part of the reason this little fight took so much out of me there was no getting away from the thought of him. I let him help me off his bike and lead me upstairs and into the apartment before I broke down, clinging to him as if my life depended on it. "Shush baby. I'm right here, everything is going to be okay." He whispered tangling a hand in my hair as the other rubbed my back. "Do you want to go to bed?" he asked using my hair to tilt my head back "Yes please" I whispered letting him pick me up before I pressed our lips together, clothes disappearing as he walked us through the apartment and to our room.