The guys and I arrived at the hotel in the next town. While everyone was going to their rooms, I went to the front desk to try to book a room for myself. The lady at the desk told me they were all booked up. I sighed in annoyance and went to find Dean who had offered for me to room with him if I ever needed to.
"Dean!" I said to him as I finally found him in the lobby.
"Hey, everything okay?" he asked as I approached him.
"They're booked up," I said with a sigh. "Can I room with you?"
"Of course sweetheart," he said with a smile. "I'm sure you're exhausted. Let's go on up."
I followed Dean to the elevators and up to his, well our, room. When we got in there, I assessed the situation. The room had a bed and a couch.
"I'll take the couch," I said to him as I looked around.
"No! No way!" he replied. "You'll take the bed, I'll take the couch."
"I can't do that to you. This is your room."
"It's our room, Michelle, and I'll take the couch."
"Fine," I sighed, "I won't argue with you. I'll take the bed."
"Good girl," Dean said with a smile. "You can get washed up and do whatever you have to do first."
"Okay," I said to him as I put my bags down and got everything ready.
I went in the bathroom and took a shower. After I got out I got dressed and brushed my teeth. After I was done, I went back out in the room where Dean was waiting for me to return. He had his stuff ready and went in the bathroom after me. While he was in the bathroom I got in bed and laid down.
The empty bed felt lonely. Then and there I knew I couldn't sleep. I wanted to start crying again but I sucked it up and toughed it out. I didn't want Dean to come in and see me crying again. I waited for him to get out of the bathroom so I could ask him a question I was hesitant to ask.
"Hey Dean," I said to him as he came out of the bathroom.
"Yeah?" he said as he walked towards the couch.
"Will you lay with me until I fall asleep?" I asked shyly. "I don't want to be by myself right now."
"Of course, sweetheart," he said with a smile as he came back to the bed and got in with me.
"Thanks," I smiled as I faced him.
"Anytime," he smiled back. "Now get some rest."
"Okay, goodnight."
"Goodnight Michelle."
The morning light woke me up. I found myself in someone's arms. I looked up in shock to see Dean holding me tightly. When I did this, I must've moved a bit because Dean stirred and opened his eyes. When he saw me he smiled, but then realized the situation he was in. A guilty look crossed his face that made me feel bad. Who knows what my face looked like.
"Hey," I said as I caressed his face, "don't make that face." He leaned into my hand.
"Is there something you want to tell me?" he said quietly, still sleepy.
"Do I really have to say it?" I asked, knowing he was referring to my feelings. "I think you already know my answer."
"Please," he begged.
"I like you too, Dean," I said as I looked into his eyes. As I did he leaned in a bit, and I leaned in more. Our lips met and he kissed me sweetly. "We'll just have to keep this to ourselves for a little while. I don't want people thinking I'm rebounding with you."
"I don't give a fuck what anyone thinks," Dean said passionately. "You're mine now, and I'm not letting go."
I kissed him again. "I know, but can we please just keep it between you and me, and well maybe Roman and Sasha, for right now."
"You know it's going to be hard to hide," he said reluctantly.
"I know," I sighed, "but we have to try."
"Okay," he said as he caressed my face, rubbing his thumb over my bottom lip. "I'll do anything for you." I smiled and kissed him again.
"Thank you for staying with me last night," I said to him quietly.
"I didn't mean to fall asleep," he said.
"I know, but I'm glad you did. I feel so safe here with you, so wanted. I haven't felt like that in a while now."
"I hate asking, but you and Randy haven't been...intimate?" he asked hesitantly.
"Not in a couple of months," I said shaking my head. "I was so stupid to stay."
"Don't call yourself that, not in front of me," he said as he kissed me again.
I smiled, "You're so sweet to me. No one's ever been this sweet."
"You deserve it baby girl," he smiled back.
"I have a feeling you're going to spoil me," I giggled.
"Oh, I am," he replied smugly. "I'm going to treat you like the queen you are. You are the best, and you're going to get the best. I told you already, I'd do anything for you, and I meant it."
"How long have you had a crush on me?" I asked.
"From the first moment you strutted down that ramp when you debuted. I've watched you from afar, falling for you the more I knew about you. How long have you had a crush on me?"
I smiled, "From the first time I saw you kicking ass in developmental. Yeah, I was with Randy, but my attraction to you was undeniable. Of course, I fell for you yesterday, all at once. When I pulled you back from going to find Randy, I felt something, and I think you felt it too."
"The shock?" he asked.
"Yes," I nodded. "I've never felt it before. It was incredible. That feeling, I love it, and I feel it every time we kiss."
"I feel it too, and it takes every fiber of my being not to lay here and make out with you all day."
I giggled, "I know. It makes me want to call in sick. But, I'm sure it would look funny if the both of us call in sick. Not to mention we have matches tonight, and with you being new and all."
"I kinda almost don't care," he laughed, "but then I do. Before you my job came first, but now I have you and I want to put you first."
"I'm sure we can both find a happy medium," I said as I caressed his face. "My job's one the most important things in my life, but so are you. Really, it's easier because we work together."
"True, and I'm sure they'll make it easy on us when they find out we're together."
"Yep," I agreed. "I've got a little bit of pull, too. The bosses like me. I've got a good relationship with Stephanie and Paul and Vince. I'm trying to get in good with Shane too. We seem to be getting along well. I just hope my breakup with Randy doesn't change anything."
"If it does that's fucked up," he replied. "I hope he doesn't try anything. I wouldn't want to have to get in trouble for kicking his ass."
"It worries me," I sighed, "but I hope he won't think I'm even worth the time it takes to cause trouble."
"Maybe he'll leave things alone," he hoped.
"Should I talk to him?" I wondered aloud. "I mean, I don't even want to hear his name, but, like, I feel like I should clear the air. Even though he pushed me and shit yesterday. I could take you or Roman with me, or both of you, really."
"Is he even worth talking to?" he asked.
"Not really, but I should, at least, try. Maybe if we have a heart to heart he won't spread lies and rumors and shit. Hell, maybe I'm going to far. Maybe he won't do anything. I just don't get it, though. Why he cheated. Why he kept the relationship going. I kinda want to know."
"If you want to know, then you deserve to know. He should owe you that for all that he did to you, Michelle. You didn't deserve that. And you know, I'd never do anything like that to you."
"I know, baby," I said as I kissed him. "I know you would never hurt me or belittle me or anything like he's ever done. I know I won't have to constantly worry if I'm ever going to get jumped on. It's bad I always feared he'd lose his temper and hit me. In the last few months, that's how I felt. Gah, why did I stay?"
"You loved him. You can't help that."
"I did, but now, I feel like all that was a huge waste. I feel stupid for loving him. I feel like I didn't even know what love was. Now that you've come along and all. It feels...different, better."
"You think you love me?" he asked shyly.
"I...I mean, maybe," I struggled to find the words, "I don't want to ruin things and jump in too soon. I don't want to say it too early and maybe it not be returned or something. I don't know I just feel things for you, so suddenly, things I've never felt before. It scares me; hell, it terrifies me. I don't want to be hurt again."
"Michelle, baby, you have no idea how relieved I feel hearing that. I feel exactly the same way. I'm so sure, though, that I'm in love with you. It scares the hell out of me, but I cannot deny it. That's why I've done all I can for you, why I'm promising to take care of you, why I want to put you first. It's why I, selfishly, told you about him and why I offered for you to ride with me and room with me. I'm sorry, but I love you."
"I know," I smiled and kissed his forehead, his nose, then his lips. "I want to say it back, but..."
"It's okay," he said sweetly, "you don't have to say it now. You can take your time. I want you to be sure."
"But that's the thing," I said, shaking my head, "I kinda am sure."
Dean laughed, "Baby, it's okay."
I shook my head again, "But I am pretty sure I do love you, though, Dean. I, just, I love you, okay?"
He smiled, "Okay, sweetheart."
"Are we foolish?" I said after a few moments of comfortable silence. "I mean, for saying I love you after only dating for a few minutes."
"If we are, well I am a proud damn fool," he said with a laugh. "I know people probably would judge us. Hell, I'd probably judge any other person in this situation, but I know how I feel. If it makes me foolish or stupid or anything else negative for saying it to you, then it just does. I don't fucking care because I love you. I'm sure of it."
I smiled and kissed him once again, "I love you too. Gah, it feels so good saying it."
"I know, baby, I know." Dean leaned over again and kissed me, this time deeper than any before.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door. I groaned and hugged onto Dean tightly. "And the outside world ruins our moment."
Dean laughed, "Fucking typical."
He, slowly, pried himself out of my arms and went to the door. Standing in the door was Roman who asked if he could come in. Dean nodded and waved him into the room.
"Good morning you two," Roman said as he walked into the room.
"Good morning Roman," I smiled as I sat up in the bed.
"Did you sleep well?" he asked.
"I did," I said with a grin on my face. "Did you?"
"Yeah, pretty well," he replied. He looked around the room then back to Dean and me. "Did you two sleep together?" Dean and I looked at each other. I shrugged.
"We didn't have sex if that's what you mean," Dean said bluntly. For some reason I found this very funny.
I added, "But we did sleep in the same bed, not intentionally. Dean was supposed to stay until I fell asleep, but I guess we both fell asleep."
"Ya'll should seriously just go out," Roman said. "You're comfortable enough to fall asleep together, in the same bed. I think you'd make a great couple."
"Already beat you to it," I giggled.
"Oh thank god!" Roman said. "I'm glad. I know Dean's, pretty much, in love with you. And, I've seen a little hint or two from you that you had some feelings for him too."
"Pretty much?" Dean says like he's offended. "Pretty much?"
I giggled, "You and I both know he's madly in love with me, dear Roman."
"Okay, yeah, he is," Roman laughed.
"And I'm pretty sure I am too," I smiled as I got up and joined Dean by his side, taking his hand in mine.
"I knew it!" Roman said excitedly, then laughed. "I am so glad you two are finally together. By the way, the news has gotten around. Everyone knows about you and Randy, Michelle."
"Of course," I said, rolling my eyes. "Actually, though, I was thinking about talking to him. He will have to get his stuff from my house. I just want to clear the air. I feel like it needs to be done. And, well, I want you and Dean to come with me."
"Okay," Roman said in agreement. "I will definitely go with you to make sure nothing bad happens."
"Thank you," I said with a smile.
"Anytime. And, hey, everyone's going to breakfast soon, so you guys should get ready."
"Okay," Dean and I said.
Dean and I took turns going in the bathroom and changing. After we were done, he, Roman and I went down to meet with the others deciding who was going where to eat. I decided to go to Ihop, so the boys agreed to go with me. Sasha and Becky also decided to go there, too. The Fatu boys, also known as the Usos, were going too, since Roman was going, so Trinity and Tamina was going with them too. Some of the others who were going were the guys of the New Day, Miz and Maryse, Nattie, and more. To my surprise, Randy decided to go with us too, while the rest went off to other restaurants including Cracker Barrel.
Sasha and Becky decided to ride with us to Ihop and would ride back to the hotel and take their car to the arena. It was nice to have them riding with us.
"Hey can I drive?" I asked the guys. I didn't get to drive much, Randy usually drove, and I really felt like driving today.
"Yeah," Roman said, throwing me the keys.
"Awesome," I said as I got in the driver's seat. Dean got in the passenger's seat and Roman joined the girls in the back. "You know this means I control the music, because like they say, 'Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole.'"
"Who says that?" Roman asked in confusion.
"Dean Winchester," I said with a grin on my face. I was a big Supernatural fan. It was one of my favorite tv shows of all time.
"Michelle loves Supernatural," Sasha said with a laugh from the back seat.
"Oh yeah, you do don't you?" Dean said. "I follow you on social media."
"Of course you do," I said with a smile as I plugged the aux cord into my phone and the radio and pulled up my favorites playlist. "By the way," I said as I looked at everyone in the back seat. "It's on the down low, so don't say anything, but Dean and I are going out now."
"Oh my god! Yes!" Sasha said excitedly.
"Congrats," Becky said with a smile. "That was quick, though. I thought you were keeping it to yourself for a while!"
I laughed, "We just couldn't help ourselves."
"Yeah, she found me irresistible," Dean said smugly.
"Oh shut up!" I said as I pushed his arm and stuck my tongue out at him. "Besides, I think it was you who found me irresistible."
"Oh, they're so cute," Sasha cooed.
"Adorable," Roman mused. Then he and Sasha laughed.
"I'm glad you two have found each other," Becky said to us with a genuine smile on her face. "You do make a very cute couple. I totally support you guys."
"Thanks Becky," I smiled back.
"Yeah, thanks," Dean agreed.
I cranked the car up and pressed play on my music. 'Blacklist' by Hyuna and LE came on. I mustered up the courage and rapped along as I drove off. Sasha gasped loudly from the back seat, but kept quiet and listened. No one dared to say a word as the whole car sat and listened to me rap along to the song coming out of the speakers.
After 'Blacklist' ended, 'You and I' by Park Bom came on. I sang it, too, completely uninterrupted. After it was over I turned the music down and waited for the reactions by the two who have never heard me sing before.
"Oh. My. God!" Sasha squealed. "You sing! You rap! You're amazing! And you've never told me! What the fuck?"
"That's the voice from your entrance music! You sing it!" Becky said excitedly.
I laughed, "Yes, yes. I sing, I rap, I dance too. I kinda have stage fright. I usually don't sing or rap in front of people. Thing is, I'm trying to turn over a new leaf with that. They want me to do my new entrance music live, at least once. Guess what it is."
"What?" Sasha asked.
"'I Am the Best' by 2NE1, we got the rights to use it."
"No way! Are you serious?"
"Yes!" I squealed excitedly. "I am so excited."
"Isn't that a big group?" Becky asked.
"Huge! I even put in my own money to buy the rights to use it, but it was so worth it."
"I'm kind of jealous," Sasha said. "But I'm so happy you, of all people, get to use it. You totally deserve it."
"Thanks," I said with a smile.
"Seriously, though, I'm proud of you for trying to break your fear of singing in front of people," she said. "I wish you would've done it sooner."
"You have nothing to be ashamed of, either," Becky said. "Your voice is beautiful."
"I was bullied in the past as a kid," I said truthfully. "It was out of jealousy, though, I've found. It made me cautious with my talents. I try to never show off."
"But you should show it off, sweetheart," Dean spoke up. "It's an amazing talent you have."
"You should listen to your man," Sasha said. "He's right you know."
I giggled, "I'm starting to learn that."
"Okay, one more!" Sasha said as she clapped her hands together.
"Yeah! Before we get there!" Becky added.
I changed the song and 'Up All Night' by Lee Hi and Tablo began to play. I had just learned the song because it was my favorite on her new album. It was a beautiful song, one that I could relate to. I sang it with passion, put my heart into it, and I knew it was perfect. When it was over everyone in the car applauded, just as we pulled into the Ihop parking lot.
"That was perfect baby," Dean said to me as we all started unbuckling and getting out of the car.
"Thanks," I said with a smile. I wanted to kiss him, but I stopped myself. It wasn't yet time to let everyone know about us.
"Absolutely perfect," Sasha agreed. "Now you're going to go in here and sing for everyone else!"
"No!" I hissed. "I couldn't."
"We'll see about that," she said with a grin as she got out of the car. "Hey everybody!" she yelled, getting everyone's attention that was getting out of their cars. "Michelle can sing and rap and she's going to do it for us while we wait for our food!"
"Oh my god, I'm going to kill her," I said to Dean as I ducked my head, wanting to avoid even getting out of the car.
"She's amazing!" Becky said as she got out behind Sasha.
Roman laughed as he was opening his door and getting out. "She's just trying to help you overcome your fear," he said with a reassuring smile.
"I'm still going to kill her," I said with a sarcastic smile. I got out of the car, reluctantly, and joined the group as they started going in the building.
"You sing?" Nattie said as she came up to me. Then she pulled me into a hug and whispered, "Sorry about your breakup." Nattie and I have always been pretty close. She took me under her wing for a while when I started in the company.
"I do," I said with a smile. "And thanks, but really, nothing to be sorry about."
"You seem to be okay," she replied.
"I am, don't worry," I reassured her. "I broke up with him, contrary to whatever may be going around."
"Well it's good you did," she said lowly.
"I know," I said in return. "I'm sure you've probably heard things."
"I wanted to tell you, but I didn't know how. I'm really sorry, Michelle."
"Nattie, don't worry about it," I assured her. "It wasn't your business to get into, I get that. You're not one to get into other people's drama."
"Yeah, but we are closer than that, I owed you better."
"No, no," I said shaking my head. "I understand why most people didn't get into it. It's not others' business to get into, so they don't get into it. I get that. It's a sticky situation, too. You didn't want to see me get hurt either way. I totally get that. Think of it this way, I had to hear it from the right person, and I did. I'm not hurt. I shed a few tears, I'll admit it, but I'm totally over it. He's not worth the tears I did shed."
As I said this Randy walked by. I realized he was snooping on the conversation. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Dean was at my side. He looked a little pissed off, but he quickly wiped the look off his face. Sasha and Roman joined us.
"Did you see that shit?" Dean asked angrily.
"Yeah," I said in annoyance. "I had no idea he was anywhere near us."
"I really just want to kick his ass," Dean growled.
"He's not worth it," Nattie said as she looked at Dean.
"He's really not, Dean," I added.
"I know sweetheart," he replied.
Nattie looked back and forth between us and narrowed her eyes. "Is there something you want to tell me?"
I put my finger on my lips and smiled. "Please don't say anything," I said quickly before someone else came up.
"You coming uce?" one of the Jon, aka Jimmy, said as he came up to Roman.
"Yeah, we're coming," he replied.
"I guess they're all waiting on us," I said to the others. "Let's go."
