A/N: Sorry about the late update. I've been busy with work and life in general. Plus, I've been lacking inspiration too. But, I've been gaining inspiration back. So, I hope all of you enjoy this chapter. Thanks for for taking the time to read this.
DRAWN TO YOUR FLAME
Chapter VI: We Come Back Everytime
It was the next day at Selina's beach house and Selina and Bella were sitting in the front of the ocean, soaking in the morning son. Selina was dressed in a black bikini top and blue jean shorts and Bella was dressed in a red crop top and white shorts. Finn had to leave early to head out for the upcoming live events. Selina enjoyed his presence, so she was mildly upset that he had to leave. It was nice that her and Finn started over and became friends again. But, there was no doubt that her feelings for him were so subtle in reappearing.
Bella, on the other hand, had her mind on two men. Jeff Hardy and Corey Graves. She knew that she needed to go back home and talk to Jeff face to face. However; she wasn't ready for that yet. Or maybe she was just procrastinating. And, then, she thought about what Finn told her about Corey. She was still in awe that he asked how she was doing. Sure, it was something little, but it really meant a lot to her.
"You know, I think you should go back home and talk to Jeff," Selina stated. She looked over at her best friend. The Latina knew that Bella needed some time to regroup, but another part of her was thinking that her best friend was procrastinating. "He's worried about you. He's called and texted several times since you've been here and you've either ignored him or been very vague."
Bella rolled her eyes and scoffed. "Well, what about Seth? He's texted you to apologize about keeping Finn's return to Monday Night Raw a secret from you. He was just protecting you from getting hurt. And you have yet to answer him." Bella knew Selina was right, but she needed to change the subject to avoid talking about her issues. Plus, if Selina was going to grill her about Jeff, she needed to grill Selina about Seth.
"The difference between Seth and I and you and Jeff is that you and Jeff are in a committed relationship," Selina explained. She got up from her current position with her hands stretched out behind her and her knees bent to a straight up position. "Seth and I are just friends."
"Okay, so if you and Seth are just friends, then you need to quit being mad at him like you both were just some couple and he cheated on you. He didn't necessarily lie to you, he just kept information from you. And, to be honest, I can't blame him for keeping that information about Finn a secret." She switched her position she was in so she could be at the same level as her best friend. "You were finally in a good place. You were talking to everyone being the same old Selina everyone loves. And, maybe Seth didn't tell you because he saw that situation the same way I did. It was probably for the best that you saw Finn return in front of your eyes instead of being told the news. You would've been worried to death forever."
Selina rolled her eyes. She knew that Bella was right. The Kingslayer was only being a good friend to her. Maybe now that her and Finn were in a good place finally, she could work on her budding relationship with Seth. The first step would be to answer his messages. "Fine, you're right. I'll talk to Seth, but you need to go home and talk to Jeff."
Bella sighed. "Alright, fine, deal." The friends got up from the sand and walked back inside the house. Bella went to Selina's bedroom to pack her bag and she looked at her phone to see that she had a message from her boyfriend that said: I won't be at home today if you decide to come back. I had to head out for the live events coming up. Hopefully you can call me or text me sometime today. Would love to hear from you. It would also be nice to have your presence back in the house. I'll see you on Monday whenever we're at the show. It'll be good to see that beautiful face in person. I love you Arabella. Bella smiled as her heart fluttered. It was times like these that she knew that she was lucky to have someone that adored her like Jeff did.
Bella walked into the living room to sit with Selina on the couch. Selina was currently watching an episode of Friends on Netflix. "Well, I guess I won't be heading back home today because Jeff headed out for the live events. So, is it okay if I crash here until we leave for the airport Sunday?"
"Of course that's fine," Selina answered. Selina grabbed a blanket from the couch and wrapped the two up. The duo spent the rest of the morning in comfortable silence, enjoying the quality girl time that they had.
It was Monday Night Raw and this time both RAW and Smackdown superstars were apart of the show. It was the superstar shakeup and the people in charge already knew who would be making the switch, but the higher ups insisted on both RAW and Smackdown superstars being at this show. She was excited to see all her friends. But, she was worried about two men in particular. Selina looked on the card to see Seth had a segment and Finn would be wrestling Jinder Mahal.
She was currently sitting in the chair in front her makeup booth taking selfies for her instagram. She was clad in a white tanktop with a huge skull logo on it, black skinny jeans with rips going down the legs, and a pair of black slide on vans. She decided to keep her hair straight, letting her long raven hair flow down. She was getting her phone in position when she saw through her phone camera that Seth was standing behind her, clad in his Kingslayer shirt and wrestling attire, his hair up until he got ready for his segment.
He had his arms crossed, as if he was studying what Selina was doing. Selina looked at him through her phone for a little bit longer, brown eyes and hazel eyes staring into each other. "I'll be sure to like those pictures whenever I get back onto instagram." He smiled at her, walking in front of her as she put her phone in her back pocket. Seth leaned against Selina's makeup booth, once again crossing his arms. "So, do you mind if we talk?"
Selina smirked. "Of course we can. I think it's way overdue anyways." Getting out of the chair, she walked over to the table at catering, Seth following behind. They took their seats at the table, smiling at each other as they did so. "So, what's up?" She asked nonchalantly, even though she was already sure what was up.
"I just wanted to say that I'm sorry and that I miss your presence," Seth started. "I know what I did was stupid and childish, but do you think you can forgive me please? I miss having my best friend around." He put his hand on Selina's thigh, feeling that electricity radiating that he'd been feeling as of late with her.
Selina smiled at Seth's apology. "I missed you too. I think I can forgive you. Besides, how else am I going to get laid if we're not evening talking?" Selina's cheeks reddened at her innuendo, but it caused Seth to bust out laughing.
"Nice to know that I can get the job done for you." His efforts at flirting were rewarded whenever he was punched in the shoulder by Selina. It was nice that their flirting banter was continuing on as if nothing happened. He really did miss hanging out with her. "So, what are you doing after the show? It would be nice to hang out with you. We could possibly grab something to eat and then you can crash with me? I was rooming with Roman, but since Dean is here, Roman wanted to room with Dean. Looks like I'll be the third wheel like before whenever we were traveling together as the Shield."
Selina frowned. She hated to see Seth so down on himself. She knew that Seth and Roman were becoming quite closer than ever, so it kinda hurt her to see Seth so unsure about his friendship with Roman since Dean would be back on Monday Night Raw. "Of course we can hang out. I was supposed to be rooming with Bella, but I'm sure that Jeff will be there and I want to give them some privacy. Plus, it'll be nice to hang out with you again too."
Seth got up from the table, putting his hand on Selina's shoulder. "My segment is coming up, but if you want to, you can come by dressing room whenever I'm done and we can hang out there as well. I know you'll be at your makeup booth whenever I'm done, so I'll just come get you and you can follow me there."
Selina looked up to him and smiled. "Sounds good. Good luck with your segment."
"Thanks. It's going to be so awesome being in the same ring as Kurt Angle." Seth walked away, leaving Selina feeling content. She was back on good terms with both Finn and Seth, so she hoped nothing would happen. She didn't mention that she was friends with Finn again and that Finn actually came to see her. Maybe she would mention that whenever they hang out later on.
She went back to her makeup booth and sat down in the chair, getting out her phone and figuring out which picture she should post on instagram. She selected the picture and posted it to her timeline with the caption: Mondaaaze with the skull emoji.
Bella dressed in a black floral romper with white cardigan over it and black booties, her hair in beachy waves, was sitting at her work station, working on some of the superstars' attire for the evening when she felt a pair of lips from behind her grazing her left cheek. She stopped what she was doing to look up and see her boyfriend, Jeff Hardy. She smiled at him and motioned for him to take the empty seat that was beside her. He gladly accepted her offer and sat beside her.
He was dressed in his wrestling attire for the night. The Charismatic Enigma was going to be involved in an eight man tag team match with Cesaro and Sheamus and his brother Matt against the Shining Stars and The Club. "Nice to finally see you again," Jeff said. He put his hand on Bella's thigh. "So, how're you doing?"
"I'm doing great now that you're over here." Bella stopped what she was working on to look her boyfriend in the eyes. She grabbed Jeff's free hand that wasn't on her thigh and held it with her own. "I'm sorry for avoiding you the last couple of days. It just hurts to know that you don't want to get married again anytime soon. But, it still doesn't excuse my behavior towards you."
Jeff smiled at her. He gave her a slight kiss on her lips. "Thanks for understanding. Does that mean you'll come back home? I have a surprise there for you whenever you get back."
Bella turned to the side, so her full attention was on Jeff. She wrapped her arms around his neck. "Oh! I love surprises. I can't wait to see whenever I get home." She placed her lips on his, her tongue sliding over his lips to gain access inside his mouth. He responded, their tongues dancing for a few minutes until he broke the kiss.
"As nice as that kiss was, I don't think it's the best idea for us to show that kind of PDA in a work environment." Jeff tried to plea with a frustrated Bella, hoping she would understand. "I know we kiss at work, but it's only like pecks on the lips, nothing passionate like that. I think passionate kissing like that should be saved for behind closed doors."
Bella sighed, understanding Jeff's point of view. "I understand where you're coming from." She put her lips to his ear. "Selina is hanging out with Seth, so, whenever the show is done and we're back in the hotel room, I'm not holding back."
The current RAW tag team champion felt a shiver go down his body. "Oh, come on, Arabella! How I am supposed to concentrate on my match whenever you do shit like that or say shit like that to me?"
Bella gave Jeff a look of innocence, putting both hands in the air. "I don't know what you mean. I didn't do anything wrong." She kissed him on the cheek.
"Well, I got go." He got up from the chair and bent down to whisper something in Bella's ear. "Just know whenever we're alone in the hotel room, you will be paying for making me lose focus." He walked away, turning his head one last time to give her a wink and seductive smile.
Bella just sat there in awe. After RAW couldn't come fast enough.
Selina was waiting for Seth to come get her, so she was packing up all her belongings for the night. She was stunned when she stood up for a moment and saw a smiling Finn Balor's reflection. "Finn, what are you doing here?"
"I came to see my buddy," Finn answered. He flashed her another million dollar smile and Selina reciprocated his smile. "What are you doing after the show? A couple of us are going to get some drinks and I was wondering if you wanted to come along."
Selina sighed. "I appreciate the offer, but I'm actually hanging out with Seth after the show. I'm sorry." She was slightly shocked at Finn's reaction to her answer. He seemed to have a look of disappointment on his handsome face.
"I should've known better than to ask you anyways. You and Rollins are practically inseparable anyways." There was a hint of jealousy in his tone, but it seemed to go unnoticed by the woman he was talking to. "I'll see ya around." He turned around to walk away but Selina grabbed his arm and made him face her.
"Wait," Selina started. "I'm not doing anything tomorrow afternoon. We can have lunch together before you have to be at the arena for your live event. Let me give you my number..." She was trying to find something to write her number on, since her number had changed since her neck injury to avoid Finn.
"And you won't change your number on me this time will you?" Finn smiled, causing Selina to playfully punch him in the shoulder. "Just making sure." He slightly chuckled to himself.
Selina gave her number to Finn. "There's my number. Just text me and tell me what time you want to meet up for lunch."
"Sounds good." Finn put the piece of paper in his jacket pocket. "It'll be nice to just hang with you one on one."
The Latina smiled. "It sure will be. It's been awhile since just the two of us have hung out."
"Well, I need to pack up my things and get ready to head out. I'll see you tomorrow." He playfully nudged her in the shoulder as he walked away.
Selina looked in the direction she was walking in and smiled. When she turned her head back. she saw Seth Rollins standing in front of her, an expression on his face she couldn't comprehend. Her smile immediately left her face. "Since when are you and Balor friends again?" Seth questioned.
"He actually came to my beach house last week," Selina answered. Seth's eyebrows furrowed. "It was totally unexpected. I thought you and Finn were friends anyway? So why do you sound so disapproving like we're dating or something?"
Seth frowned. "Yes, Balor and I are friends. But, I just don't want to see you get hurt again is all. Even though it's been years since you and Balor dated, you still are affected by your breakup. He was your first love and your psyche gets affected whenever he's around." Finn was a very good friend of Seth's. They bonded whenever they were both rehabbing their injuries. But, Selina is his best friend and he doesn't want to see her get hurt again. Plus, he may or may not be jealous of the feelings Selina still has harbored for Finn.
"I appreciate you looking out for me Seth, I really do, but I am fine. I just talked to Finn without any problem." She and Seth grabbed her bags and headed for his locker room. Some tension lingering in the air.
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