All Or Nothing
AJ slipped into Punk's locker room Friday night because two days without him was enough for her. They had such a great time in the beginning of the week she had hoped being apart this short amount time changed anything. She saw Punk's bags were in the room but he was not. He was probably off doing signing or in a meeting but she opted to stay and wait for him. She walked over to the couch and saw a comic with a post-it it note on it.
This is for you, hangout and read it while you wait for me –Punk
AJ smiled at the totally romantic gesture but he'd claim it wasn't. She picked up the comic and realized it was one he promised to bring for her and dropped to his couch and began to read it. She was so enthralled with it she didn't hear someone enter the room until warm hands were placed over her eyes. She dropped the comic book and smiled.
"Hey" she said softly and felt one hand cover her eyes and the other descended down her blouse. But it only took a second of skin-to-skin contact for AJ to realize it wasn't Punk. She jumped out of her seat and turned around to face the most disgusting man on the planet- Paul Heyman. "So should I report you for sexual harassment now or later?"
"You can do it Monday night when I go and report you for whoring around with the male roster" Paul retorted
"You told Punk you would leave me alone" AJ reminded him
"I was just teasing" Paul laughed "I barely touched you, chill out"
"Can you leave?" AJ asked annoyed taking a seat back on the couch and picking up the comic
"You're throwing me out of Punk's locker room now?" Paul roared a laugh "Who do you think you are?"
"I'm welcome here" AJ said almost smugly
"You're really starting to overstep your boundaries sweetheart" Paul said but she didn't even turn around to face him. "I'm Paul Heyman you are an afterthought"
"Sure Paul" AJ chuckled reading her comic
"I suggest you-" Paul started but stopped when Punk strolled into the room
"What's going on?" Punk asked warily sipping on a bottle of water
"I came to talk about tonight" Paul said to him "AJ was just leaving"
"I actually just got here and had no intentions of leaving" AJ said to Punk. He had to smile at her attitude, it was similar to his.
"His match is the most important thing right now" Paul said to her "I'm sure whatever is you have to say or do can wait until after the show"
"It's a house show Paul" Punk said to him "It's the same match repeated I've got it down by now" he said to Paul "You can go"
"You're serious?" Paul asked him
"Yea" Punk said opening the door for him
"Alright" Paul smiled "AJ it was lovely to see you tonight"
"Wish I could say the feeling was mutual" AJ mumbled not prying her eyes off of the comic.
Once Paul was gone Punk walked over the couch and took the seat next to AJ. He tugged the comic out of her fingers so she would look at him.
"I thought we agreed we'd be nice to him until Hell in a Cell was over?" Punk asked her "Just one more week"
"He came in here, pretended to be you and tried to put his hand down my shirt" she informed him
"Excuse me?" He asked hoping he misheard that. He stood up from the couch but AJ grabbed his wrist and tugged him back down.
"No" she said shaking his head "One more week"
"I don't get him" Punk hissed "We fucking just talked about it! Why is he deliberately trying to piss me off!" he shouted
"Relax" AJ said to him
"I can't relax" Punk said to her
"I'll help you relax" she said with a smile. "How was your two whole days off?" she asked him inching closer to him
"Short" Punk said simply
"What did you do?" she asked innocently
"Not Felice" Punk responded knowing that's what she was looking for
"I trust you" she shrugged
"I slept these last two days- literally the last two days I slept like a rock by myself" Punk assured her and he loved that she smiled at the comment. "What about you?" he asked twirling a strand of her hair with his finger
"I spend the last days doing laundry and tanning on the beach" AJ said to him
"Alone?" he asked her
"No" she said honestly "Someone was with me"
"A guy someone?" he asked and she nodded.
"He's blonde" she said teasingly "Ran with me on the beach, slept next to me at night, had dinner with me"
"What happened to being with just me?" Punk asked her seriously
"I couldn't say no to him" AJ said seriously
"What's his name?" Punk asked her in a low voice
"He wasn't on your list" AJ said with a smile as she leaned back against the couch but Punk just tensed up
"I want a fucking name AJ" he warned
"I love jealous Punk" She grinned "Ok his name is Nacho"
"Nacho?" Punk asked then it hit him "Your fucking dog?"
"He's an important man in my life" AJ said to him "The only consistent man in my life as a matter of fact. But I missed you" she said cutely causing him to smile
"Yea?" he asked and she nodded kissing his cheek
"Did you miss me?" she asked
"Nah" he lied and she pinched his arm
"You are so abusive" he laughed rubbing his arm
"Sorry" she teased and leaned over and kissed the spot of his arm she pinched. "Better?"
"Yea a little" He said to her
"So I'll ask again did you miss me?" she asked
"Yea I missed you" Punk admitted honestly in a quiet voice.
"I want to ask you something" She started and he looked at her
"Ok" he said to her
"I know we're not dating" She started off and he nodded "And you don't have to do it I'm just asking because I'm desperate but I'm asking you as my friend and not my….lover?" she asked and he seemed to like the word
"What is it AJ?" He asked wanting her to get to the point
"My friend from Tampa is getting married-" she began to tell him
"-Jen?" Punk asked.
"You remember me telling you about that?" AJ asked surprised
"Yea I remember" Punk smirked "I'm not a complete asshole" he pointed out "So what's the deal? You need a date for the wedding"
"No I can't make the wedding because it's Sunday" AJ said to him
"Hell in a cell night" Punk said to her
"But on Friday she's have this big rehearsal dinner and I promised to go" AJ said to him "And Trent is going to be there with his new girlfriend-"
"You want me to be your arm candy?" Punk teased
"It would be nice" AJ said hopefully
"I can't AJ" Punk said to her "Sorry"
"It's fine" AJ said to him
"I would love to do it but I've got plans with my sisters" Punk lied
"It's ok" she assured him "It was worth a shot"
"Maybe you should just blow it off' Punk suggested "You still have ill-will towards Trent why make yourself uncomfortable?"
"Because Jen is a mutual friend of both Trent and I and I promised to be there" AJ said to him "I'll figure something out"
"You're going to bring someone else?" Punk asked her
"I don't want to go alone" AJ said to him and he understood it "But I don't want to go with anyone else so I'll probably just go myself"
"Well you can just show up and say hi and leave" Punk suggested
"Yea I know" she said to him "It's really ok" she assured him but he could tell she was disappointed and reached for the comic book but Punk stopped her.
"How about we read later" he suggested "Let me show you how lonely I've been these last few days?" he asked as he gently lied her across the couch and began to kiss her…
AJ was in the ring for her usual opening promo for the show when Paul Heyman did his usually interruption. As much as she hated the sight of him Punk loved her so good twenty minutes earlier that not even Paul would bring her down. She was upset he wouldn't go to Tampa but she knew he would say no but took a shot anyway.
"Hello madam general manager" Paul grinned entering the ring "Ladies and Gentlemen my name is Paul Heyman…."
Paul rambled on and on for the next six minutes about Punk's match against Ryback and hyped it so much. If only Paul knew that this Sunday was going to be his last as Punk's manager he'd be singing a different tune.
"…and with the said I'm-" Paul was interrupted by AJ this time
"Hopefully with that said you're done talking" AJ smiled playing with her hair
"I was going to say that yes Ms. Lee" Paul smiled "Because the time for talking is over its time for a revolution and actions AJ speak louder then words"
That wasn't part of Paul's usual speech but AJ didn't give it much thought. Paul pointed behind her and when she did she was met with a hard kick to the face sending her sailing down the mat. She didn't get a look at her assailant except for long blond hair. The crowd went wild and started to chant 'NXT' loudly. She looked up holding her chin, which took most of the blow and saw Charlotte Flair, a new NXT rookie and a large man next to her who went by Bram and was also signed to NXT.
"Paul!" AJ yelled trying to get up but the larger man who was also Charlotte's real-life husband grabbed her by the shoulders to bring her to her feet "What the hell is going-" she started but another swift kick sent AJ crashing back down to the mat.
"It's time to pass the torch ladies and gentlemen!" Paul said to the crowd who were loving this unexpected surprised at a house show.
AJ felt some kicks to her side but was too out of it to even fight back. It wasn't until other officials entered the ring to pull Charlotte off of AJ. AJ wasn't sure if this was a personal issued but AJ was pretty sure she had never met the daughter of Hall of Famer Ric Flair before or her husband for that matter.
"How does that feel!" Charlotte screamed
"AJ are you ok?" Doc asked kneeling next to her. AJ nodded as she sat up rubbing her face and holding her side.
"Yea get me out of here" she whispered to him. As Doc helped her out of the ring she noted how Paul remained in the ring and smiled at AJ, giving her a cute little wave as she was helped to the back.
AJ was in the trainers room when Punk came in and slammed the door behind him.
"Is she ok?" Punk asked him
"Yea we're just icing her ribs but nothing terrible" Doc said to him
"Good, get out" Punk said opening the door
"Me?" Doc asked
"Yea you" Punk said nodding for him to leave which he did.
"Paul set me up" AJ said coldly "That bastard-"
"I know" Punk said cutting her off "How are you feeling?" he asked her
"My ribs hurt" AJ admitted "She kicked me so fucking hard"
"Yea she really wailed on you" Punk agreed moving the icepack away so look at her ribs herself "I don't think they're going to even bruise though"
"Good" AJ sighed "Where's Paul now?"
"Being read the riot act from whatever moron is in charge of the show tonight" Punk said to her "But word is Hunter approved this"
"I wish someone would have told me first" AJ said to him
"Just remember that on Sunday you'll get your payback" Punk said to her
"What I really want to is slap that blonde bitch in her face and kick her husband in the balls" AJ said to him and he couldn't help but laugh at the comeback "I mean why both of them? What's the point in that?"
"I tried to go out there" Punk blurted out
"What?" She asked him, not sure by what he meant.
"I tried to go out there when she kicked you and I saw she wasn't alone" Punk said to her "Hayes wouldn't let me. Threatened to suspend me and strip of the title"
"It's ok" AJ said to him
"I would have been out there" Punk said to her
"Yea I know" AJ said to him "It wouldn't have been worth a suspension and losing your championship" she said simply but it bothered Punk because it was worth it to him, she just didn't realize it. "Besides it would have ruined our big plans" she whispered
"Yea" Punk said to her
"I'm not going to be sticking around for the entire show, Doc wants me to go rest up" AJ said to him
"I agree" Punk said to her
"So I'll see you tomorrow?" she asked
"Go back to my bus" Punk instructed her. It wasn't a question it was a demand. "You can ride in with me tomorrow"
"Are you sure?" AJ asked him "You've never let me stay on your bus overnight"
"Yea I'm sure" he said to her "I've got icepacks on there and a comfy bed, and I promise to be a perfect gentleman" he assured her
"What if I don't want you to be a gentleman?" she asked teasingly
"Is that all you think about?" he asked her "I'm more then some sex machine" AJ let out a loud laugh and so did he "Seriously let me help you out tonight. It's the least I could do"
"Ok" she agreed.
Punk was lying down in his bed fully clothed and looked over to his right and saw AJ sleeping soundly next to him. There was no sex on this bus ride he was far more concerned with making sure she was comfortable and not in pain. He hated watching her getting kicked and hit tonight and little did AJ know that he told Hayes to suspend and strip him of the belt but had to be actually physically restrained from running out to her. This was exactly why he didn't want to kiss her, why he didn't want to spend time with her 'talking' because now he was in deep and there was no getting out of it.
All he thought about tonight was killing Paul Heyman and trying to find a good reason as to why he lied to AJ about not being able to go to Tampa. He would have loved to been there just so she didn't have to face her ex alone but this was going way too fast. They weren't even technically dating but he couldn't shake his feelings for her. Felice even dropped by his place yesterday morning and Punk shooed her off and ended their affair. He was sure he could have kept it going in secret or even if AJ had found out about she'd probably stick with him because that's how much she cared about him.
He hated letting her think he didn't feel the same but it wasn't just about protecting his own heart, it was about protecting hers as well.
Punk didn't speak or even acknowledge Paul the following Monday and requested Paul stay behind when he cut his final promo on Ryback before their final showdown Sunday. Punk didn't have to work SmackDown tomorrow and he was happy neither did AJ. Knowing he wasn't leaving her with Paul put him at ease. Punk couldn't hide his anger towards Paul and hoped to avoid him until Sunday but of course Paul cornered him on Monday before leaving the arena.
"Don't tell me you're still mad" Paul chuckled
"I asked you- no I told you to leave her alone" Punk hissed at his former friend
"This is wrestling Punk" Paul reminded him coolly "AJ is a wrestler and she's bound to get kicked in the face"
"She wasn't expecting it and what was with that asshole who kept picking her up so Flair Jr. could keep kicking her?" Punk demanded
"That's Bram her husband, don't you watch the product Punk?" Paul questioned seriously
"No I focus on my own shit" Punk said to him
"So why are you so focused on AJ's?" Paul goaded
"Don't play stupid with me Paul" Punk warned "What you did was fucked up and you know it"
"This might get AJ back in the ring and I know that's what she wants" Paul reasoned
"You just wanted to hurt her" Punk smirked knowing Paul all to well "I don't know why you're out for her but I'll figure it out"
"Maybe I'm just looking out for you" Paul said to him "She's in your head"
"Better her than you" Punk retorted
"You think so?" Paul smirked "Because I'm the one that's keeping you top"
"I don't need you or AJ to keep me on top" Punk said to him "My relationship with AJ is private and personal- has nothing to do with work"
"Or you just think AJ will get you more favors because Vince loves her so much" Paul said to him "It's not a bad plan and I'm the one that suggested it but I think you're letting your emotions get the best of you. This won't last with her none of them last Punk and I'm not saying it's them but its you. You couldn't stand the fact that Maria came this sex symbol for the company- you say it was being together too much but we both know it was because of the way she carried herself, you and Beth didn't last because she emasculated you and as soon as Amy wanted a commitment you ran for the hills"
"I'm a little creeped out you know my dating history so well" Punk remarked
"Well I'm a little creeped out that you think AJ is going to be any different" Paul said to him "She's young and sure she won't run around and pose for playboy like Maria and unlike Beth she'll ask you to lift heavy things for her but no matter what she says now she wants more." He warned Punk "And you won't be able to give it to her and then she'll end up like Maria and Beth, out of a job"
"You don't know AJ" was Punk's only line of defense
"I know AJ" Paul smirked "Nip it in the bud now Punk" he suggested "The tension between us is no good. Let's focus on making you the face of the company, the most talked about man in WWE. Stop losing focus on that tight assed winch. Let her down gently and she'll eventually lick her wounds and find some other guy who will settle down with her or at least acknowledge her as his girlfriend" he chuckled "I'll see you Sunday champ" Paul then walked away leaving Punk to give serious thought about what he said.
Friday night had arrived and AJ was dreading this wedding rehearsal. She knew Trent would be there since he was the grooms best man but she decided she wouldn't let this ruin her friends big night. She checked herself out in the mirror and decided her thin-strapped red dress would have to do tonight. She wanted to wear her blue one but Trent always loved her in that one.
As much as AJ wanted to enjoy her night she kept thinking back to Punk. She was no damsel in distress but the fact that he didn't come out to help her affected her. She knew realistically he wouldn't sacrifice his title (even though she knew they would never strip him of the belt) but AJ would have been over the moon if he had called Hayes' bluff and ran out to at least help her to her feet. He seemed upset on her behalf but again their relationship was a secret but she left this week with an empty feeling.
AJ stepped out her front door and made sure to lock her door. When she turned around she let out a gasp since someone was standing behind her, the last person she ever expected.
"Phil" AJ said checking him out, he was dressed very nicely, sporting nice dress pants and a more casual button down shirt.
"Do you still need a date for tonight?" He asked her as his hands slipped into his pockets
"You came all the way to Tampa to go to this dinner with me?" AJ asked in awe
"Yea" He said feeling a little uncomfortable "Unless you already have someone to escort you"
"I told you that there was no one else and there wouldn't be anyone else" AJ reminded him
"Good I didn't waste a trip" Punk said to her with a smile
"Thank you" she said walking over to him and kissing his cheek. The amount of relief she felt knowing she didn't have to go to this dinner alone was indescribable. "The restaurant is around the corner I was just going to walk"
"Cool" Punk said to her and the two began the short walk
"I thought you had plans with your sisters?" AJ asked looking up to him
"Yea they bailed so I thought I'd drop by" Punk shrugged and she smiled
"You could have called" AJ teased
"I could have" Punk agreed "But I like to make an entrance."
"And you googled where I live?" AJ smirked
"Actually I spoke to Colt who is a buddy of mine and he told me" Punk said to her "He's friends with Trent"
"Yea I've met Colt" AJ said to him "And don't worry when we go in there I won't let anyone bother you or ask you questions"
"I think I'll manage just fine" Punk smirked
"I really appreciate you doing this" AJ said to him "I know it's childish but facing Trent after all of this time would be weird"
"That's what friends are for" Punk shrugged and AJ again mentally rolled her eyes at the 'friends' remark.
"Well you're a pretty great friend" AJ said and he shot her a half smile
"How are your ribs feeling?" He asked her
"They're good no bruising either" AJ said to him "Vince said once I'm done with the GM stuff I'll get a match with Charlotte"
"That's good" Punk said to her
"I want to kick her and her ugly husband in the face" AJ said viciously causing Punk to chuckle "What? I can take them both"
"I'm sure you could" Punk agreed
Once Punk and AJ walked into the restaurant together he skipped out and went to the use bathroom before taking his seat with her. AJ eyed the tables and realized she was seated with Trent and his new girlfriend.
"Perfect" AJ muttered walking over to the table
"AJ" Trent greeted "Good to see you"
"Thanks" She said quietly
"Hi AJ" the red head sitting next to him greeted almost smugly. AJ hated the woman he was with and not because he slept with her while they were together but because she was vicious, immature bitch- and that was putting it nicely. AJ didn't even acknowledge the woman. "I said hello" she said louder
"Trish just leave it" she heard Trent whisper
"She doesn't have to be so rude" his girlfriend scolded "I told you sitting at the same table as her would be miserable you should have told them to move us"
"It's fine" Trent said under his breath
"No date AJ?" Trish asked sipping on her cocktail. AJ again ignored the woman as she grabbed a piece of bread and placed it on her dish. "Seriously are you going to mute this entire dinner? If you don't have a date I'm sure this is going to be very uncomfortable for you that's all"
"Sorry there was a line" Punk said walking over to AJ and taking the seat next to her.
"Punk" Trent surprised and shook his head from across the table
"Hey" Punk said gruffly
"Interesting" Trish mumbled on her breath and looked towards Trent
"This is the table they stuck you out?" Punk whispered in AJ's ear
"Have I thanked you for coming yet?" AJ asked with a relieved smile
"Yea once or twice" Punk smirked
"I'll really thank you later" AJ whispered, her lips brushed his ear in the process while her hand brushed up his thigh under the table causing Punk to close his eyes briefly
"I'll be looking forward to it" Punk said loudly as Trent and Trish eyed the two whispering and giggling with each other.
As the night progressed Punk was surprised to be having such a good time with AJ. He had never hung out with her outside of work and he now realized how similar they were and they didn't feel rushed. There was nowhere to be, no match to get ready for, no promo to cut just the two of them and the excitement for later tonight. Punk even shared a dance with AJ on the dance floor and the two seemed like the most in-sync couple except they weren't even really a couple. After the dance the two headed back to their table as the main course was being served.
"So how long have you two been together?" Trish asked Punk and AJ.
"Don't answer her" AJ said to Punk who just shrugged and grabbed his fork
"It's not your business" Trent said to Trish
"I'm just saying for all the shit she gave you for fooling around with someone else it would be ironic if she and him were together during that time" Trish said to Trent as if AJ wasn't sitting across from them.
"AJ isn't a cheater" Punk said loudly
"So you two are dating then?" Trent asked
"It's not your business" AJ said to him before Punk could reply
"Trent and I are getting married" Trish announced to AJ
"That's nice" AJ choked out "You two deserve each other I'm sure you'll be happy together" she looked down at her food to avoid the two and Punk looked over to her.
"We won't be neighbors anymore either" Trish said and AJ rolled her eyes, would this woman just leave her alone? "Trent found us this great condo right on the beach"
"So I won't have to listen to you arguing three doors down anymore?" AJ asked sarcastically "How will I spend my Wednesdays and Thursdays off now?"
"You could try getting a life" Trish suggested innocently and AJ narrowed her eyes at her
"Hey this is pretty good" Punk said trying to get AJ's attention referring to his dinner "Want a bite?" he asked putting a piece of the salmon on the fork and feeding it to AJ
"Mmm that is good" AJ said enjoying the fish "I'd offer you some of mine but I know you don't eat meat" she said to him
"Nah this is good enough for me" Punk said to her
After the dishes were taken away AJ was thankful this dinner was almost over and not because she couldn't stand the sight of her ex but because she wanted to drag Punk back to her place. As the cake was being passed around she felt Punk's hand on her knee.
"I don't want the cake" Punk said to her honestly
"I bet its really good" AJ smiled "You don't want dessert?"
"I want dessert" Punk said seriously "Just not the cake" he added as his hand traveled higher up her thigh.
"Phil" She whispered trying not to giggle and hide her blushing cheeks.
"What?" Punk asked innocently as his hand ran over her panties now, hidden from the entire party due to the long tablecloth. The tips of his fingers moved past the lace and he rubbed her slit gently.
"Oh-" She started and noticed Trent was looking at her oddly "Phil" She said trying not to smile
"The cake is good" he said taking a bite out of it with his free hand
"I'm sure it is" AJ said clutching her napkin
"Have a bite" Punk encouraged as if he wasn't making her absolutely crazy
"I'm not hungry" AJ said looking at him "As a matter of fact I'm feeling a little under the weather"
"You do look a little flushed" Punk agreed "Maybe it was something you ate"
"I think we should go" AJ whispered forcing a smile
"I really like this cake" Punk said to her "I might eat your piece"
"I'll get wrapped and let you eat it off of me if we leave now" AJ whispered and he looked up from his cake and dropped his fork, pulling his hand from under AJ's dress and stood up. "Great seeing you again Trent" Punk mocked as he pulled AJ's chair out for her.
Punk held AJ's hand the entire way home. She wasn't sure if it was because he just wanted to feel her or because it was late out and it was more of a protective gesture but she liked it either way. This entire night seemed almost too good to be true to her.
"Thank you for coming" AJ said as they walked in her front door
"I had a good time" Punk admitted honestly as he followed her inside. "Cute place" He said as AJ put the light on and lit it up. It was a small one level home but it was clean, neat and covered in comics and figures.
"Cute?" AJ teased as she kicked off her shoes
"Yea it looks like a big kids home" Punk said to her
"I'm sure yours is no better" AJ shot back
"I'd say you're right" Punk smiled
"You want to come out back with me?" she asked. "Go for a dip in the pool?"
"You've got a pool too?" Punk asked intrigued
"I do" she said sweetly
"I didn't bring a suit" Punk said to her
"Good" She said smiling then turned around and began to walk to the back door, as she walked Punk saw her arms reach behind her dress to pull down the zipper of it.
Punk watched as AJ rid herself of her dress before stepping outside and was mesmerized by her. He was fully convinced she was the most beautiful woman on the planet, no makeup needed. She turned and looked through the glass doors and wiggled her finger for him to come and join her. He smiled as he kicked off his own shoes and shed himself of his own clothing on the short walk to the outside.
Punk and AJ went night swimming completely in the nude for about half an hour and simply enjoyed dunking each other and just swimming around. Punk had enough of the games and pulled AJ out of the pool and over to a huge clothed sun chair. The lights from the pool and the shinning moon were the only light they had. Both on their sides curling into each other.
"It's going to get cold out here" AJ said shivering slightly
"I'll keep you warm" he promised kissing her, something he wanted to do a hundred times during the dinner.
"Are you nervous?" AJ asked as Punk kissed her neck
"Nah we've done this before" he teased
"I mean for Sunday" AJ said to him and Punk looked up at her and frowned
"No and you shouldn't be either" Punk said to her "Sunday starts a new journey for you, you're going to be ok"
"You have my back?" she asked him
"Always" he said to her then captured her lips.
AJ felt Punk hike her leg up over his hip to grant him better access. He pushed into her gently repeatedly while his tongue ran over her neck. AJ had her arms wrapped around his neck never wanting to let go. They went on like this for such a long time that Punk had to actually use their towels to keep them warm as the night got colder. AJ was on her back by the time Punk was finished and he carefully scooped her up into his arms knowing how exhausted she was.
"Third door on the left" she instructed him and he placed her on the bed and pulled the covers down then pulled them back up over her. "I should shower" she said with a yawn finding it hard to keep her eyes open.
"We'll shower in the morning" Punk said sliding in next to her. AJ opened her eyes and gave him a sweet kiss then curled into him.
"It means a lot to me that you came here" AJ said to him "More then you know" she whispered as she drifted off into sleep.
Punk stayed awake with one arm wrapped around AJ and thought about her ironically. He now knew he was in too deep and she was beginning to consume his life. He twirled a strand of her hair with his finger as he looked up at her ceiling and watched the ceiling fan spin. He also knew he had to make a decision. He couldn't lead her on forever he knew he had to either give her all of him or walk away from her completely. He watched as she shivered slightly and he pulled her a little bit closer and continued to watch her sleep, so beautiful. Her hair was wavy from the pool and her lips were still swollen from earlier. She needed a good man in her life he just wasn't sure he was the right one.