AN: I do not own Jay(Christian) or Allen (AJ). TNA does. You will get this chapter along with the next two in the upcoming days. By the time Bound For Glory rolls around this sunday, I will have a chapter for that as well. It is kind of like writing a mini novel this week with Impact and BFG so close together, plus giving you the outside story as well as the inside one. So the dates look like this: Oct 7, 8, 9 and 12 all this week. The 7th and 8th are tonight and explain the relationship between Jessie and Joe. A big thanks and shout out goes to those who read/review/fave this story. I am glad you like thisand that kind of fuel is what I use to cintinue writing this. --Mistress Ruki

October 7, 2008

A House of Love

I stood there at the address Joe gave me. The outside of the place made me want to jump inside right away, but I was the only one there. It made me wonder what was taking them so long. It was one and they were supposed to be there at eleven thirty. I was running late myself, but I made it. I looked over to see if there were any cars coming. None on the left, none on the right. I decided to walk up to the front of the house and see if people parked further up the driveway. Sure enough, a car and a motorcycle was parked up near the garage. I decided to go ahead and knock on the side door to see if anyone was there.

"Hello, you must be Jessica."

The voice was behind me. As I turned and jumped, there stood Joe and a lady with jeans and a tee shirt on. Must have been the realtor, which must have meant she owned the bike sitting there next to the side door.

"Yes I am, sorry I'm late. It is a real drag when you oversleep."

She chuckled and Joe just smirked. I wonder why he is looking at me that way for.

"I'm Anna. A pleasure to meet you. Don't worry about the oversleeping thing, happens to the best of us."

We shook hands and she led the way inside, Joe followed and I was the last one in. I took one look and my mind was screaming at me to buy it. It is one level, which suited me just perfectly. There was plenty of room for my other past time; dancing. I loved to dance and that was one thing that factored into my house buying issue. I wanted a place where I could dance and chill when I wasn't wrestling. I just took a big grin and plastered it across my face. I looked out the back door at this beautiful patio and pool area. This was one in a set of houses located in a small village outside of Tampa, which made it really nice and quiet. Joe came and walked behind me as I turned around. I tripped and stumbled in his arms. He caught me…..literally and metaphorically. I looked up to see Joe chuckling ever so slightly. I stood up fast and straightened myself out.

"I really like the place. Really nice outside and in."

"Glad you like it so much. Thought you would, which is why I suggested it."

"Where exactly do I sign?"

Anna came over and brought the papers. We sat and discussed a price, which was twenty seven thousand dollars less than what the sign said. After I signed I looked over at Anna.

"Can I move some of my things in today? I mean, this is nice and all and I would love to…."

"Joe told me where you were staying. Which is why I brought the keys and you can start moving things in today."

I was really happy, I had a few friends of mine who were bringing furniture, so that was covered. Joe just stood there as Anna left. He then flipped around and stared straight at me.

"So, you anxious?"

"Relieved. That motel was giving me the creeps after a while."

"Good thing to hear. I got a few people coming by to bring you stuff to start your new life."

"Awesome, I got a few people coming by to bring some furniture."

Joe just smiled and placed an arm around me. It brought back questions of the other day. Was he really starting to fall for me? Did he really love me? Was this a ploy in front of his friends to lead me on, the hurt me? After the episode with my ex, I was afraid that the next man that would enter my life would treat me the same way. Joe just looked down and stared at me, I could tell by the fact I felt I had a hole in my head from his piercing eyes. I looked back up at him and he just smiled and scratched the back of his neck.

"I just wanted you to know I have your back. Always, in and out of the ring."

This was turning out to be a really decent friendship, and it was growing more and more into something more, at least from my vantage point. I don't know about his.

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A few hours later, I was sitting on my new patio furniture. Allen and Jay came by with some food, blankets and outdoor furniture. Joe had some kitchen things he didn't need. My friends Tristi and Rayann brought the rest of the furniture. The six of us were all sitting out back and Allen had brought over a grill and we had a cookout. I was happy to be living in my new home. Joe had bought out sangria and beer and the food had just been served. Steaks, homemade mashed potatoes and corn, all done grill side. The pool was awesome itself and today was the perfect day for a swim. I was eating pool side and Rayann came and sat next to me.

"Saw your debut last week girl. Tristi's training paid off."

"Hitting my falling star finisher, yup, the training really paid off."

Apparently she had noticed me staring over at Joe, she pinched my shoulder hard. I let out a slight yelp and Rayann just smirked.

"See you have your eyes on someone."

"Yah, I just am starting to wonder. I have grown quite fond of Joe; I just don't know how he feels."

"Have you tried asking him?"

Truth told, every time I wanted to ask, something was always going on.

"No, not really."

"Well maybe here is your chance."

Rayann looked up to see a wide smiled Joe standing over me. Damn me and my insecure feelings. He came around and sat down beside me. I put my plate on the small table next to my chair. Rayann was drinking sangria and getting a tan.

"You know, I have grown fond of you too."

He heard me say that? Oh boy, the blush is settling in on my face. I don't know what else to say. He apparently does, as he takes my hand and gives it a slight squeeze. Jay comes over and Joe quickly takes his hand from mine. Boy, if that was ever a mixed signal.

"Hey Jessie, was wondering if you had plans tonight."

"Yup, I got to set this place up. Take care of some maintenance and things."

"Ah cool. Well I will give you a call soon. Got to get home; prepare for Impact this week."

"See you at the arena Jay."

"See you Jessie."

I sat there in silence. Rayann just looked at Joe and I knew he was staring a hole in my head. What was I supposed to say after that reaction he gave when Joe took his hand away form mine. It was quite clear him and I felt the same way, I just didn't want it a secret from the world. I hoped he knew how I felt.