Last Time
"Serena, I want you to raise your right hand. No, No Serena I want you to RAISE your right hand, I want you to touch the sky, I want you to be proud of who you are but I want you to be more proud of who you're about to become! I want you to repeat after me."
Serena nodded, her heart seeming to flutter with excitement.
"Serena! I accept Straight-Edge into my life!" Punk yelled out to the crowd.
Serena grinned. "I accept Straight-Edge into my life!" She repeated proudly.
"I accept CM Punk as my Savior!" Punk preached emphatically.
Serena's proud smile widened. "I accept CM Punk as my Savior!"
Punk then stood up, running his hand through her hair softly as he spoke. "Serena I want you to know that right now from this moment on you, you will never ever know how much you mean to me and you will never have to walk alone again, you'll never again question who your friends are. Serena, are you ready to prove your devotion to me? Through actions as well as words?" He asked.
"I'm ready." Serena answered confidently.
Punk then kissed the tip of her forehead as he and Luke pulled out some shaving clippers.
Punk then turned them on and very gently began to shave off Serena's hair, Serena smiling in euphoria as he did so, as he continued his work until her hair was completely shaved off.
"I give you Serena! The newest member of my Straight-Edge Society!" Punk declared as his music hit.
End Flashback
Punk was currently briefing Serena in the SES locker room just minutes after her conversion.
"Congratulations Serena, you are the newest member of the Straight Edge Society. I assume you know what that means?" He asked softly, using the same gentle tone he'd used in the ring with her. He knew Serena was probably nervous, so Punk knew he'd have to speak to her differently than he would with his initial associate Luke Gallows so he wouldn't frighten her.
"Of course Punk. It means I'm finally walking the righteous and clear-minded path of life. It also means you're now my mentor and leader, and I'm to help you however I can." Serena answered confidently. Inside she was nervous, but just hearing Punk's voice seemed to calm her.
Punk gave her a warm, reassuring smile. "That's good to hear because your loyalty will be tested both in and out of the ring from here on. I want you to look act and feel like you are on a higher level than the average person, I want you to be pure in mind, body, and spirit, and above all I want you to live life wisely without tainting yourself," Punk looked into Serena's eyes and gently laid his hands on her shoulders, "Do you understand?" He asked calmly.
"Yes Punk. I do. You are my savior, my angel. I promise I'll never disappoint you." Serena replied, a light blush tinting her cheeks as she gazed back into her mentor's eyes. Serena wouldn't admit it right now, but she was already falling for CM Punk. She only hoped that in time, he'd feel the same way.
CM Punk smiled a little, a little taken at how attractive Serena was but he soon regained his composure, "Good, that's all I needed to know," then he slowly took his hands off of Serena's shoulders as he continued, "But tonight isn't all seriousness. This is your first night as a part of a team and I expect you to socialize with your own teammates. Luke Gallows and myself," He said with a cool expression on his face. He wanted to make sure Serena spent as much time with them outside of the ring as she would be doing with them inside it. Punk knew the best way to help Serena adapt to the Straight-Edge lifestyle he preached was to gently ease her into it so she could get to know Luke and himself at her own pace.
"Of course, understood." She smiled. She had been wanting to get to know her new teammates more anyway, so this would work perfectly for her.
"Now tonight is one of those nights. Luke is waiting for us outside, tonight we are going to party the straightedge way," Punk smiled at her. He knew it was wise to let Serena have some fun outside the ring first before she had to officially debut the next week.
She took his hand. "Lead me, my straightedge savior." She replied sweetly. Serena already knew she adored CM Punk and his straightedge ways, despite being an addict before being saved by Punk.
Punk gently took Serena's hand as they walked outside to the parking lot together, and into the limo with Luke. Serena deciding to sit between her two teammates.
SES got into the car and buckled up while Punk switched the car on and put the radio on low, and left the parking lot, "Serena Serena Serena, I can't help but remember hearing that name from somewhere," Punk mused, though one could see the teasing smile on his face.
Serena giggled shyly. "Maybe myself down in Shimmer?" She asked, knowing Punk was referring to herself.
"Ah, another indie star trying to make it in the big leagues. That story hits me close to home," Punk said, referring to his time in the indies, "All the better reason I want you to succeed in this company Serena." He added, crossing his arms casually.
"So you worked in places like Ring of Honor right?" Serena asked. She wanted to know as much about her mentor as possible.
"That is correct," Punk smiled, "But I have to admit that WWE is my favorite company though." He replied proudly.
"Because I'm here?" Serena teased, giggling.
Luke laughed lightly, "Well that is a why but that's not the only reason why," Punk marked.
"What's the others?" She asked softly, though she was overjoyed to know her mentor felt that way about her.
"Because there's nobody that's a good as me in what I do in WWE. Nobody looks as good as me, nobody talks as good as me either, and of course nobody wrestles as good as me. And nobody surrounds them self with future main-eventers like me," Punk declared, referring to Serena and Luke. He wasn't trying to sound cocky, he just wanted to give Serena some extra confidence.
Serena blushed, touched by his confidence in her abilities.
Luke smiled, appreciating the praise. "We've all left our pasts in the past, so we can focus on the future," Punk said as, "Just ask Luke. He was so doped up on pain medication that he went berserk every time a bell rang."
"You were?" Serena asked, surprised. She had no idea Luke had once been an addict like her.
"Yep, now he's totally clean and just mostly talks in grunts," Punk teased as Luke grunted in agreement.
Serena laughed. "Maybe he's a Straight-Edge Frankenstein monster." She teased back.
Punk laughed, Luke got the joke too and laughed as well as the club came into view, "Guess we're here," Punk said.
"Looks like a decent joint."
"Yeah," Punk said, finding a parking space, "And that's just on the outside."
"Good point." Serena purred. She could tell she'd have a lot of fun here.
The SES left their car and entered the club. It looked like it was a classic tavern combined with a trendy nightclub, "Decent atmosphere, nice clientele. I like this place," Punk said, evaluating the club as soon as he got in.
"I agree." Serena smiled as Punk led his team straight to the dance floor.
"Well if it isn't CM Punk. Fancy meeting you here." Came the cheerful voice of John Cena.
Punk smiled a bit at the sight of John Cena, "I can say the same for you, What's a guy like you doing in a place like this?'"
"Oh you know, just taking it easy." Cena answered.
"I'm just doing the same thing with my fellow society members, just kicking back." Punk replied.
"Want a drink, I'll buy." John offered.
"I'll take a tall glass of water," Punk answered plainly.
"Kinda bland. Thought you were a pepsi guy." Cena chuckled.
Punk laughed, "Yeah a pepsi sounds better now that you mention it," Punk looked at his teammates, "You guys want anything?"
"I'll take a Coke." Serena replied, curious if this would annoy Punk as Coke was a Pepsi competitor.
Punk was surprised that Serena would ask for a Coke and it could be seen on his face, "I'll take a Dr. Pepper," Luke said.
Serena looked over at Punk wondering if she did something wrong. "Got it." Cena replied.
Punk gave Serena a reassuring smile, showing that he wasn't mad at her
Serena visibly relaxed, not wanting to anger her mentor. Cena handed them their respective drinks, before getting himself a Mountain Dew Code Red.
The 4 wrestlers drank their drinks, Luke was bobbing his head to the music that was being played in the club.
Serena giggled at her teammate.
Punk continued to smile at Serena, "Wanna dance with me?"
Serena blushed darkly as she nodded. Cena chuckled. "Crushin' on her, eh Punk?" He teased. The 7-time WWE Champion could already see something special between Punk and Serena.
Punk stayed cool and chuckled, "No comment," as he lead Serena to the dance floor.
Cena just smiled, shaking his head. He could tell Punk and Serena liked each other.
Punk danced smoothly in front of Serena, moving to the music.
Luke couldn't help but smile at his mentor and fellow protégé, even he knew they liked each other.
"You take dance lessons or something?" Serena teased, giggling shyly.
"No, I just have natural talent I guess," Punk smiled proudly
Serena giggled again. "You have a beautiful smile, Punk."
Punk blushed, "And you have a nice laugh."
"I do?" She asked.
"Yes," Punk smiled, dancing closer to her.
Serena felt her cheeks heat up as Punk got closer. Inside her mind was screaming for her to kiss him, but she had a feeling he wasn't ready...or was he?
Serena was the first girl to ever make Punk feel so good. He wanted to kiss her badly, he liked her that much but something just kept pulling him back. He was still dancing but his lips were just mere inches from Serena's.
"Hey Luke, bet ya a Pepsi they kiss." Cena teased.
"You're on," Luke replied.
"Didn't know you gambled." Cena laughed. Serena looked into Punk's eyes sweetly.
Punk wrapped an arm around her waist, she looked so innocent to him.
Luke laughed.
"He's quite the softie isn't he?" Cena grinned. It was nice to see Punk being the nice guy as opposed to the cocky arrogant heel character he played on WWE television.
"Sure is," Luke said, grinning as well.
"Has he had a girl before?" Cena asked, as a smirk formed, seeing Punk and Serena move closer to kissing.
"I think so, some girl named Maria," Luke answered.
Punk was blushing darkly at this point.
"Are you serious, bro? ...Wait, where did THAT come from?" Cena laughed at his unintentional quoting of Zack Ryder. "Do you want to kiss me Punk? Ya don't have to." Serena answered sweetly
Luke chuckled, "Surprised me too. I never would've thought that either."
Punk leaned his head closer to Serena's he wanted to kiss her, her sweetness was only making her more attractive to him.
Serena shyly looked up at him.
Punk did the next thing that came to his mind, he softly kissed Serena.
Cena smirked. "Check and mate, Luke." He teased. Serena blushed furiously as she kissed back.
"I owe you a pepsi," Luke replied, still smiling at his teammates. Punk continued to kiss her softly.
"It's cute." John mused. Serena looked up at Punk innocently.
Punk returned the same look to Serena, gazing at her lovingly.
"Punk...I..." She started, nervous. She hoped and prayed that Punk felt the same way as her and wasn't about to get her heart broken.
"Yes?" Punk asked smiling at her.
"I think I...I love you." Serena replied, her cheeks flushing.
"I...think I love you too." Punk replied.
"Y...You do?" She asked, feeling her heart beginning to flutter.
"Yes I do." Punk replied, his heart beating rapidly. He hadn't felt this kind of attraction to any girl, at least not since Maria.
Serena then took initiative kissing Punk on the lips.
Punk's eyes widened in surprise but he soon closed them to savor the kiss more.
Cena began to clap for the new couple, happy for them.
Luke clapped for the new couple as well. Punk noticed this, "I guess we have some fans."
"Yes, yes we do." She giggled.
Punk smiled, "So do you still wanna dance or should we kiss somewhere more...private?" He asked, his voice holding seductive undertones. He wanted to keep kissing her, but he knew Serena had been through a long day and wouldn't force her if she was tired.
Serena giggled. "Well its been a long day, I'm kind of tired." She answered. She quite frankly did want to keep kissing Punk, but not if she was gonna fall asleep during a kiss. That would be way too embarrassing.
"Then to the hotel we will go," Punk said, still smiling at her as they walked up the to the bar, where Luke and John were.
"Hey lovebirds." John teased. Despite playing different roles on-screen, John and Punk were quite good friends off screen and The Cenation Commander-In Chief was glad for that.
"I assume you saw us," Punk replied, laughing a little.
"Of course we did, Mr. Punk. Luke and I bet over you two kissing, he lost." John playfully bragged, sipping his Pepsi, having long since finished his Mountain Dew.
"I didn't think you two would actually kiss," Luke said sheepishly, "Well you thought wrong my bald friend," Punk noted, "It's getting late too, we're going back to the hotel."
"All righty then." Cena replied.
Punk gave John a friendly handshake before leading his teammates back to the car.
"Later Punk!" Cena called.
"Later John!" Punk replied, leading his team out of the club.
Serena let out a soft yawn.
All three members of SES got into the car, buckled up, and drove away from the club.
Serena soon fell asleep in the backseat, with Luke sitting next to Punk.
Punk smiled as he drove his team smoothly to the hotel.
"She must be pretty worn out." Luke commented.
"I can't imagine why," Punk smiled charmingly, "She had a big night."
"Yeah with you, lover-boy." Luke teased.
"Really? I thought she saw a movie or something," Punk laughed as they arrived at the hotel.
"Oh it was a movie all right." Luke chuckled.
Punk laughed before kissing Serena on her forehead, trying to wake her up now.
Serena sleepily opened her eyes.
"We're here my dear," Punk said with a warm smile.
"All right, Punkers." She said softly with a cute grin. She had already kissed with Punk so she saw nothing wrong with giving him a pet name.
Punk chuckled at Serena's new pet name for him. As soon as he and Luke went out their doors he went over to gentlemanly open Serena's door so she could leave with ease.
"Such a gentlemen." Serena giggled.
"I know," Punk replied, walking with Serena hand and hand into the hotel. They checked into the hotel with ease.
Serena smiled up at him, adoringly.
Punk returned the smile, barely taking her eyes off of her as they entered the elevator.
Serena shyly kissed Punk on the cheek.
Punk returned the kiss. Luke gave a teasing "Awwwwwww."
Serena sent her teammate a playful glare.
"Don't worry you big lug, some day you're true love will come too," Punk teased, wrapping an arm around Serena's waist.
Serena blushed. "True love?" She knew Punk loved her, but was she really his true love? Her heart fluttered at the thought. She could only hope.
Punk blushed too, "Well I...uh yeah," he blushed as the elevator came to a stop and opened up, showing that they reached their floor.
Serena smiled at Punk as they headed to their room.
SES got into their room and changed into their sleepwear and got into bed.
Serena drifted off to sleep, her arm draped over Punk. She had been through an exhilarating first night in the WWE and she couldn't wait for more. She knew Punk would be by her side, always.
To be continued…