Chapter 3: Home Sweet home

As my alarm started going off and I began to wake up I could instantly feel the effects of last night on my body, thumping head, dry throat and a churning stomach but for once I didn't regret going out and having a few drinks. I had such an amazing time last night and met some great people including Nate, I definitely hope I run into them again. I checked my phone quickly and saw I had a message from Urijah wondering if I had gotten home okay, I quickly replied then got up and began getting ready for my flight back to Florida.

Once I'd packed I quickly checked out of the hotel and got a cab to the airport to catch my flight. I could not wait for a couple of days off just to rest and chill before we flew to Japan for a few days. I got to the airport and checked in, I then made my way to a small coffee shop and began to read a book until my flight was called an hour later.

I exited the plane after a long 5 hour flight feeling drained and tired, my body aches for my bed. As I waited for my luggage to arrive off the plane I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket, I took it out and saw I had a text message from an unsaved number.

*Hey Jessie it's Nate you still in Sac? X*

I stared at the screen for a moment in shock, I had completely forgotten that I had given him my number. My day was instantly brighter and I suddenly had a huge smile on my face at the thought of seeing him again today, but then I suddenly dropped at the realisation that I had just landed in Orlando so there was no way of seeing him again today. I quickly replied to him so he wouldn't be waiting.

*Hey Nate! I've just landed in Florida I'm sorry :( X*

My bags arrived on the conveyor belt and I quickly grabbed them and made my way out the front entrance to find myself a cab and once I did I was finally on my way back to my apartment where I could sleep for a few days. Just as I sat back in the cab and relaxed my phone buzzed, it was Nate again.

*no worries :) just wanted to see you again I had fun last night you back soon? x*

Once again a smile threatened to split my little face in two, he wanted to see me again. Nate Diaz wanted to see me again. Obviously I wasn't the only one that felt a small connection between us last night, sadly I'm not supposed to be passing through California again with the WWE for awhile so unless I go up there on time off I won't get to see him. I texted him back quickly letting him know that I don't know when we would be passing through there again.

The cab pulled up outside my apartment block, I payed the cab driver, grabbed my bags and hopped out.I pulled my bags into the elevator and went to the 4th floor and walked down the corridor to apartment 442 and went inside. Home sweet home at last. The apartment wasn't big but it wasn't cramped either, it was a humble 3 bed that I shared with Paige and our roommates Zahra and Chad who were an engaged couple I met when I first came here. It wasn't always the ideal situation but I did love living with them, it's not like I couldn't afford to live alone I just liked the company. I quickly greeted everyone as I rolled my suitcases into my room before coming back out and plopping down on the sofa beside Chad who instantly handed me a beer.

"Thank you, I need this. I hate travelling" I sighed. Chad was a great guy and him and Zahra were perfect for each other, they had their problems but they always tried to work through them together. My phone once again buzzed and I quickly checked it eager to reply.

*Aw that's shit, what's up anyway? X*

Paige and Zahra came over from the kitchen carrying plates containing dinner and Paige suggested we chill and watch a movie which sounded pretty good to me. This soon turned into a Harry Potter marathon day, I loved these days where we all hung out together while watching my favourite movie series. I knew they were doing this because they knew how exhausted and stressed I was from being on the road so I was extremely grateful. The whole day Nate, who actually preferred to be called Nathan, and I were texting back and forth, the conversation never faulted for even a minute for some reason we really just clicked. He was funny, charming, handsome and genuinely seemed interested in getting to know me.

By the time we finished the last movie I was more than ready for bed, I could sleep for a week at this point but sadly that was not an option for me. I stood up and stretched before saying my good nights and sluggishly retreating to my bedroom. I changed into my pyjamas and before I took off my makeup I took a quick selfie for Instagram then once I was done washing my face I hopped into bed, turned on the television and texted Nathan goodnight. I settled down and as I began lulling off to the noise of the television there was a swift knock on the door before Paige poked her head around it.

"Hey Jess, sorry to disturb" she gave an apologetic smile, "Would you be able to come shopping with me tomorrow? Dale is bringing out on a date tomorrow night and I've nothing to wear at all". Dale is Paige's boyfriend, he's a complete asshole but she loves him.

"Yeah sure no problem P, goodnight" I yawned trying to slyly give the hint I needed sleep.

"Night J" she blew a kiss at me and shut the door. I rolled over onto my side and checked my phone. Once again therI e was a message left.

*Goodnight Jess sweet dreams xx*.

Once I read it I placed my phone down and let the soft noise from the television lull me into the deep dreamless sleep that my body and mind needed so bad to recover.

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