Punk watched the two from a far. He hid behind a post but he guess they wouldnt notice him since they are quite busy. Not to mention if these two were caught by someone else, they would probably look like a couple.
Punk felt his chest tighten. He shook his head, "What in the world am i doing?" He whispered to himself and turned his back. But he had this feeling that can't. He can't leave AJ like that and he's totally confused. There's this feeling that he hated seeing Cody and AJ like that. He can't tell that its jealousy because AJ was his, "Pretend Girlfriend". He believe that he doesnt have feelings or like her.
He clenched his fists as he sighed. He turned around once more to see them. But now, he didnt like what he's seeing. Something that made him angry yet, he's still confused why does he felt like his world crushed into pieces.
"Yeah you did deserve it and i dont care if it hurts. You want me to beat you up?" AJ laughed.
"Oh come on.. AJ! If only people knew youre a man beater."
"Then what are you gonna do? Hm? Tell everyone, 'oh look April hit me and now i have a bruise'" AJ said jokingly.
"Nope." Cody shook his head and looked at AJ.
"Uhuh.. then what are you going to do Rhodes?" AJ asked as she sat up and turned her head to look at him and all of a sudden Cody cupped her face with his hands and kissed her.
It took 5 seconds before they parted. AJ was shocked. Cody smirked, " Im gonna tell everyone that im a good kisser and AJ knows it."
AJ pushed Cody away, "Oh my goodness! Youre terrible! I hate you." She began hitting Cody playfully.
"I win!" Cody clapped his hands for himself.
Then this is when Punk revealed himself. He walked up to AJ and Cody. "AJ what are you doing?" Punk said giving her a stern look.
"I.. uh.." AJ immediately stood up along with Cody.
"Hanging out with me. Why you got a problem there, PHIL?" Cody replied emphasizing his name.
"Yes i have a problem and thats not for you to answer, Rhodes. I am asking AJ here."
"Why are you raising your voice on her? So what if she's hanging out with me?" Cody asked.
"Im asking 1 question here Rhodes and its for AJ. I dont entertain such questions for you." Punk retorted back.
"Youre bullshit!" Cody gripped Punk's collar and began fighting with him. Punk was pushing him away and when he had a chance to free himself, he attempted to punch Cody on the face but he missed it when the latter instead, punched Punk on the mouth and making his lips bleed. AJ was shocked and she didnt want to see Punk in pain.
Punk fell on the ground and Cody was about to throw punches when AJ stopped him. She pulled Cody off Punk.
"What were you thinking!?" She yelled at Cody and there's tears forming on the corner of her eyes. AJ immediately helped Punk out. "Please... leave." She said trying to be calm.
Cody glared at Punk before leaving. "Hey come back here!" Punk said trying to stand up. But AJ grabbed his arms and made him sit down. Punk hissed in pain.
"Punk please.." AJ said as she looked at him.
Punk looked away, his lips were bleeding. "Damn." He mumbled as he used the back of his hand to wipe the blood off but his blood continued to trickle down his lips.
"Whats wrong?" AJ asked, "Why were you so mad at Cody?"
"I dont trust him AJ." Punk said.
"Look Phil Im sorry, he was probably just wanted someone to hangout with comfortably." AJ said.
"Im supposed to be the one who's apologizing AJ. Im sorry too, i was angry and i didnt seem to like it when youre with him." Punk replied.
AJ thought, 'Is he jealous?'
"Look i ah.. its because i dont trust him." Punk excused. AJ nodded, "Um yeah.. i know.. anyways, dont you need some help in cleaning your wound?"
"Its alright i can take care of it." The straight edge guy replied.
"Dont act like youre so tough Punk. Come on, my house is a little bit near.. i"ll let you stay first."
Soon as they arrived at AJ's home..
They both entered and Punk sat on the couch. "I know its not that luxurious so yeah.. bear with it. Im just going to get the medicine kit." AJ was about to leave but she turned around, "Um how about lets go to my bedroom anyways.. im letting you stay here for now." Punk followed AJ to her room as he sat down on the bed.
'So AJ likes pink huh? '
"Nice room." Punk said. AJ opened her cabinet and grabbed the medicine kit out. "Thank you." AJ sat beside Punk and placed the kit down.
AJ wiped Punk's mouth with tissue to remove the dry blood on his lips. It was awkward for Phil so he looked at a different direction. She took a cotton soaked with water from the container and gently dabbed it on Punk's lips and then she disposed it afterwards. "Can you open your mouth for a bit?" He did as he was told and AJ started applying some ointment on his lips.
"Why did Cody kissed you?" Punk curiously asked. AJ stopped spreading the ointment on his bleeding lip. "I...i dont know..actually i was joking that i would beat him up and then he kissed me.." she sighed and looked down.
"Didnt you told me that i could date anyone? Just not infront of Maria?" AJ asked. Half of her heart felt hurt.
"I..im kind of changing the rules for now.. maybe you should be dating me so that it would be more believable to others that we are really together." Punk suggested.
"Im concerned AJ. I didnt just like what Cody did to you." He added.
AJ blushed and she looked at Punk, "Its alright." She smiled. "I would date you instead of other guys." And she did mean it.
"Thanks." Punk faced AJ and returned her a smile. AJ slipped the medicine kit underneath her bed. AJ almost melted on how Punk looked at her, but she snapped out of it,
"Oh um.. anyways..i feel like resting for now. Im gonna sleep at the couch downstairs so make yourself feel like this is your home." AJ said and was about to walk out when Punk held her wrist and made her face him.
"Stay here." Punk said and stood up. "Im gonna-"
"No Punk lets sleep together." AJ cut him off although it sounds wrong, "I uh.. think that its best if you rest in the bed and well its fine with me to sleep beside you because.. you dont want me to sleep on the couch and i actually dont want you to sleep on the couch because there's no air conditioner downstairs.."
"S-sure.."
Both of them were on the bed but, they kept a distance. It was silent and dark. AJ didnt know whether Punk was sleeping or not. But she wanted to say something for Punk.
"Punk? You still awake?" AJ started, her back facing Punk. But the latter did not response. All what she can hear was Punk's breathing.
"I.. guess you're asleep." Then she cleared his throat, "Punk.. you dont know how much happy i am to be with you. Even its just for pretending. Everytime i see you, i feel like i cannot get over you and i can't love any guy out there other than you. Im falling for you so hard Punk even it hurts already to love you like this, without you knowing." She paused as tears streamed down her face. She sobbed and wiped her tears away. "Im so sorry.." her voice cracked and she closed her eyes trying to sleep and forget it.
The next morning..
Punk woke up with his arms around the petite woman's waist and her face was on his chest. Thankfully, AJ was still asleep. He thought. He observed AJ's face. As his eyes travelled from her beautiful eyes down to her lips.
'She's beautiful. How can anyone not fall in love with her?'
But then, he recalled what he had heard last night. AJ confessed to him. He felt so stupid for not realizing that there was this girl who loved him truly and he hurted her.
'Im sorry for being a jerk AJ' he shoved AJ's hair away from covering her face. 'I cant imagine myself being away from you after a month. Please forgive me.'
He placed a hand on her face, "AJ?" Suddenly she woke up, "Punk?"
"Hey.. Good morning sunshine." Punk smiled his hands were still on AJ's face.
"Good morning to you too Punky." AJ replied, still feeling sleepy. She closed her eyes, wanting more of sleep.
"Wake up AJ. We"ll be late for our show." Punk reminded.
"Mmm.. give me 5 minutes Punk." She said with a sleepy tone in her voice.
Punk leaned forward and kissed her on her forehead. AJ's eyes shot open. "Told you to wake up already." Punk gave one last kiss on her forehead.
"Alright boyfriend, i will." AJ joked.
"Mm.. sweetie, i dont think its best to call me boyfriend. How about Punky bear?" AJ laughed.
"Punky bear? Alright. Perfect for a cuddler."
"Thanks, im going to call you 'baby'." Punk pinched her nose and laughed.
"Sure Punky bear, lets go?" AJ asked.
Soon as they both prepared for the show and arrived at the backstage of the arena, AJ and Punk separated ways. AJ went to her locker room while Punk headed to his own.
Punk dropped his bag inside his spacious locker. He wanted to tell AJ honestly that he heard what she said last night. So he immediately went out to find her. He hurried down at the hallways when suddenly someone bumped him and it seemed to be on purpose. Then he realized it was Cody Rhodes.
"I dont know your problem is but right now is your opportunity to say it infront of my face." Punk said.
"Please leave AJ alone.." Cody responded with a hint of anger on his voice.
"No thats something that i cannot do." Punk leaned against the wall and crossed his arms.
Isnt that you have a girlfriend as far as i know? Namely, Maria?" Cody smirked.
"Im sorry Cody but it seems you're not updated with my life. April Jeanette Mendez, is my girlfriend now. So shut your mouth!"
Cody was about to throw a punch on Punk when AJ stopped him.
"Cody please.. dont make a trouble here." She pleaded as she stepped in between the two. Cody turned his head to AJ.
"And yes its true! Philipp Brooks is my boyfriend. So please, stop." AJ said.
"But when?"
"Yesterday Cody.. i confessed to him."
Cody let out a sigh and looked at Punk, "We're not yet done CM Punk!" He yelled as he walked out of them two.
"You okay?" AJ asked.
"Yeah thank you." Punk suddenly pulled AJ into a hug and she hugged him back.
A/N: thats all! :) Please wait for my update thanks to all those who favorite,followed and dropped comments or reviews. I do appreciate it. Love you all!
