His hand was surprisingly soft as she shook it , for someone who was so masculine she expected him to be a little rougher . "So you're the new doctor I have been hearing all about ?" . Olivia wasn't sure what he was implying but the genuine smile on his face gave her reassurance . " All good I hope?" . Finn took this as his opportunity to interject "oh she's the best , and if I remember correctly very good with her hands too". He was joking with her but it was enough to cause Olivia to blush and feel embarrassed. "Oh come on I'm just messing with you". Finn was smirking at her but he wasn't being malicious , he was picking up where they left off . Flirting was their thing and they had spent many days and nights for that matter together, he wasn't to know that things had changed since he had moved up to the main roster. She gave him a tight smile and turned her attention to the menu. Next to her Roman hadn't said a word , instead discreetly turning his head . She was sure he had heard every word.
Finn was studying her she could feel the heat from his gaze and she couldn't help experiencing that familiarity at being so close to him. She met his eyes and he smiled at her, she immediately looked away. She was glad to see the waiter come around for their drinks order , "Grey Goose , tonic and some lime" she said automatically. When she dared to look up she was relieved that Seth had taken Finns attention and that she didn't have to deal with his stares . "That's a stiff drink" Roman said next to her and she cursed herself when she realised he must to have heard the entire conversation with Finn. When she looked at him she saw kindness there , no judgment. "Yeah , one of those nights" she replied. He didn't push and he didn't question and she was pleasantly surprised that she didn't feel uncomfortable. "I don't usually come to these things" he offered , trying to change the subject. "You don't say" she said sarcastically. He was momentarily caught off guard by her response but he quickly regained composure, she could see how in control he was of his emotions he was. " That obvious huh?" . "Well if there is a second prize for who is most out of their comfort zone besides me , you're the clear winner" . He nodded again not saying anything . "Yeah I like to just get the job done and get home to my family. I have a daughter and a wife and the nights in the hotel are hard sometimes". She felt his pain , being away from those you loved was hard especially with their schedule. "Aw how old is you're little girl?" . He was beaming at the mention of her "she is 7 her name is jojo". Olivia smiled at him "Well she has someone wrapped around her finger" . He returned her smile "Definitely , but don't tell anyone . I have a reputation of being a badass to uphold".
Their drinks came and suddenly she was at the centre of Finns attention again "so it's been a while Olivia , you don't call , you don't write. My feelings are hurt". His voice was sweetness and light but she knew this was coming . Once he left NXT and the contact had dried up , neither of them had instigated any other type. She knew she had some type of feelings for him but she just didn't know what it was. Now here they were again in the same old situation and she knew where the night would end if she spent too much of it in Finns company. Instead she spent the meal chatting and getting to know Seth better , he was a cool guy. Roman said few words , staying aloof , he wasn't rude he was just a bit distant and she knew it took a lot to actually get to know the guy. Finn didn't say anything else to her but the more alcohol they consumed , she could see that old familiar look in his eye.
After Dinner they decided to leave the table and go to a nearby bar , and finish off the night. Olivia sat with Foxy and Emma and spent a lot of time laughing at the outrageous stories that Alicia Fox told. The girl was crazy, it was after a particularly funny story that Olivia excused herself to go to the ladies room . On her way back she decided to get a glass of water to keep hydrated , she had a few drinks and could feel them going to her head. As she waited she felt a very familiar arm slide around her stomach and a voice in her ear "I missed you" he said and Olivia couldn't help but smile at him . Everything about him felt like home , the accent , his touch all of it. She allowed herself to relax back into his arms "Did you ? Because you have a funny way of showing it". She was ragging on him she knew it , but he was as guilty as her for not making contact . He pulled her closer and she could feel his chest against her back. "Let me make it up to you?" . She looked over her shoulder and into his eyes , those eyes she knew so well."Ok" she said and he kissed the top of her head affectionately and released her . When he left she looked back across the bar and straight into the face of Roman Reigns , he had been watching the exchange , but quickly looked away when his eyes met hers.
She didn't know why she wanted to explain to him , she barely knew him but it seemed important . She took her glass of water and walked around the bar where he was patiently waiting to get the bartenders attention. "Hey" she said and he turned to look at her, his expression neutral "Hey" he said , he didn't say anything else and she knew that he was aware that she was going to explain . "Um me and Finn, it isn't exactly public knowledge. I would really appreciate it if you didn't say anything about it. Just trying to figure it all out". He fixed her with a reassuring smile and she was momentarily taken aback by how gorgeous his face was when he smiled. " listen Olivia I am not a fourteen year old girl who likes to gossip . I just met you tonight for the first time. It's really none of my business so you don't have to worry about me. But can I give you some advice". She wasn't expecting this , Roman didn't seem like a heart to heart type of person so this was a surprise. "I don't know what's going on with you two but I can tell when something is a little off. Finn is a good guy , I actually really like him. But this business is tough on relationships believe me . Just make sure it's right. As my Mom says like before you leap". He walked away and left Olivia standing at the bar , things had just got a whole lot more complicated.
The next morning Olivia woke in her hotel room , she knew immediately that she had kickstarted something that he caused her nothing but pain in the past and she cursed herself as she heard Finn snoring contentedly on his sleep. Of course she had not taken Romans advice , instead enjoying the jokes and banter between herself and Finn and when he had kissed her she hadn't objected. Luckily he had waited until they got back to the hotel to make his move , she didn't need people gossiping about her on her first week. As she got out of bed , she cursed when she heard Finn stir and he opened one eye and smiled at her , it was a charming smile and she felt a little rush of affection for him. "Hey you" she said. He sat up and looked at the clock on the bedside table. "Shit I'm late for the gym. Damn you woman and your sexy ways. I have got to run. Call me later?" . Like that he was gone and she was left alone with her thoughts. She was frustrated , yes she liked Finn, yes they had been together before. But it never seemed to go anywhere , they never spoke about becoming anything serious. She wasn't sure if she wanted a relationship with him , it was all very confusing. She decided to hit the running track on the roof of the hotel to get a little cardio on and clear her head. She grabbed her music player and changed into her workout legging and a coral coloured workout top. When she got to the roof she was happy to see she had the place to herself . She did a few warm up laps and stretches and as she began to tune out and listen to the music her focus went solely to Finn and trying to figure out the situation she had landed herself in. She didn't see Roman at first warming up, she had lapped him three times before his movement caught her eye and she knew by the tattoos and the long hair from the back that it was him. As she neared him she saw he had his earphones in too and he had obviously just seen her too. He pulled out the earbuds as she slowed , their eyes met and she noticed his face broke into a smile and became more open. "Should you not be pumping iron like the rest of the guys?" She teased . He raised his eyebrows and answered "Done already , finishing with a little cardio. I don't usually sweat this much walking from my hotel room to the running track you know". As she neared she noticed that he was indeed sweat drenched from his gym workout. "I can see that now, I just came to um clear my head I guess". It was the wrong thing to say and she noticed that he was looking at her a little more closely. "Clear your head ? Hmm that's not good. Want to talk about it , I mean I could use some company running laps and it looks like you have just started. Just go easy on me ok?". She contemplated his offer then made a quick decision and fell into step next to him just as he sprinted off " Hey I thought we were going easy" she said marvelling at his speed. He turned around and jogged backward " Are you kidding me ? This is me at 50%. Keep up" . She laughed at his cheekiness and sped up to catch up to him.