Weeks went by since I saw Dean and each and every day was becoming more and more lonely, but I was kept busy with a lot of photo shoots that I had scheduled. Every night, despite the time difference, he always called and asked me about my day, telling me about his and telling me how much he can't wait to see me again. That always gave me comfort while we were separated, just knowing that I was on his mind and he was on mine. The sooner I could see him, the happier I would be. I sighed as I washed off my makeup from the shoot that I just wrapped up and was preparing to go back home and wait for the usual phone call. While I was packing up my things, Tammy walked up to me. "So how are things going with you and that handsome man you obviously won't stop thinking about," she teased. "It's great. I'm just ready to see him again so we can hang out. Our schedules are all over the place. I kinda want to go to a show just so I could surprise him again," I confessed, leaning against the wall. She pinched my cheek, causing me to pull back. "What was that for?" "You goof! Have you updated your schedule at all?" I thought for a moment and shook my head. "No. I've been playing it by ear up until now." Tammy sighed and pulled out a calendar from her bag and pointed out some dates. "We're all caught up for now. I'm waiting for more magazines to call and for some companies to send you some of their product to model. So..." I smiled and hugged her. "I get to see Dean!" "Um I'm going too! You can't have all of the fun. Let's do a girls trip! If you could snag a wrestler then so can I!" "What happened to the guy from the date," I asked. "He wouldn't stop talking about his stamp collection. Anyways, start packing your stuff while I see what town they'll be at next and let's hit the road!" I nodded as a plan started to form.

I returned home and immediately started packing up my bags with different outfits. Tammy sent me a message and told me to bring some outfits to do an impromptu shoot on location since we have the free time. I looked through every thing and just decided to go with the usual latex dresses and catsuits along with lingerie and different high heels, carefully packing everything into a bag. I looked at my costumes and decided to pack up my Harley Quinn outfit since I haven't used it in a shoot in a while. I looked around my room and eyed my camera bag sitting on my desk. "Hm... I could do a vlog for my fans. They'll love it more besides just randomly updating Instagram and Twitter every now and then in between shoots," I mumbled to myself and packed the bag with the rest of my things.

Hours later, while I was mentally checking off the list of things I needed, I heard the front door open and shut. "Ash! How's the packing going? I'm all set with everything, including the equipment," Tammy called out to me as she made her way to my bedroom. "I think I have everything. Did you plan out the trip?" She nodded as she checked my closet then my bag with my modeling clothes. "This all will work. Maybe we'll get lucky and you could sweet talk your way into getting us to doing a shoot in the ring." I scoffed as I shook my head at her. "I doubt I would be that good. They don't know me. Only Dean, Roman, Seth, and some of the ladies know me. That's it." "For now. You are dating Dean..." "You make it sound like I'm using him and I'm not. I genuinely like him. He's funny and cute and sweet and..." Tammy waved her hands in front of my face. "Tell me later. We have to hit the road if we want to get a hotel and some rest before hooking you up with your man." I blushed, but I didn't deny it as we got my things into the car and locked up my house before hitting the road.

I sat in the passenger seat and snapped away while Tammy drove the first few hours of the trip. "I managed to get us a great room at a fancy hotel that was close to the arena," She said then smirked, "it's also the same hotel that they might be using so maybe we'll get lucky and see your man or at least one of his friends there." "You're the best, Tammy!" "Oh stop. I'm just glad to see you this happy that doesn't involve food," She laughed. "Hey... Food is life. Always." She shook her head and turned up the music as we drove into the late night. I put down my phone and decided to take a nap before it was my turn to drive the remainder of the way.

After making a few pit stops and switching places, I finally drove up to the hotel where we would be spending the next few nights at. "9 hours...Next time, we're flying," Tammy yawned and stretched, "and unfortunately, we're too late for the house show, but Raw is tomorrow night so maybe we'll catch someone returning here." My shoulders drooped a little. I was excited to see Dean as soon as possible, but it was to be expected after the long drive. "Oh, wait! I have Roman's number," I said as I pulled into a parking spot near the entrance and parked. "Call him and see where he's located or where your man is!" I nodded and grabbed my phone from the cup holder and scrolled through my contacts until I found his number and immediate called. "Well this is a surprise. What do I owe this late call for," Roman chuckled when he answered. "Hey, Roman. Um...Don't tell Dean, but my best friend and I just made it into town and we're at the hotel that a lot of wrestlers stay at and I was wondering..." "When we're showing up? Right now, Seth and I are waiting on Dean to get out the shower and we'll be right there. And don't worry. We won't tell him anything." A smile naturally appeared on my face as I struggled not to scream in his ear. "Thank you! We're going to go check in. Let me know when you guys get here. Can't wait to see you three!" "Translation: Hurry up and bring my man," Seth chuckled in the background. "So rude! But true," I teased before we ended the call. "Alright so let's get checked in and into the room so you can freshen up because you look horrible," Tammy teased. "Ugh! Not you too!" She laughed as we got out of the car, grabbed our bags and went inside.

"I can't believe that you got two rooms," I said as we rode the elevator up. "Well duh. I don't want to be in the room with you two when you're getting freaky." "Tammy!" She shrugged as the elevator came to a stop and opened. "I'm just right down the hall. Go shower and change. And fix your hair! No makeup!" I sighed as we walked away from each other to our rooms. I unlocked the door and stepped inside. I placed my bags on one of the beds and immediate grabbed a change of clothes before heading into the the bathroom and got in the shower. It felt so refreshing as the soap and hot water washed away the grim and dirt of being in a car for nine hours, mostly with the window down. I finished my shower and turned off the water, grabbing my towel and began to dry off. I got dressed, wearing a long sleeved dark red shirt, black leggings and black converse. I brushed my hair, the red mixing with the black as I let it flow over my shoulders. I grabbed my toothbrush and began brushing my teeth when my phone buzzed and looked down at the screen. "Around the corner. Stand in the lobby" was the text I got from Seth. I rinsed my mouth and wiped it before taking another look at myself and took a deep breath. "Okay. I can do this," I whispered, grabbing my phone before leaving my room and rode the elevator down, nervousness creeping up inside me.

I stepped out of the elevator and walked over to the front desk. "Hi. Dont mind me. Just waiting for some people," I smiled sweetly when the receptionist raised his eyebrow at me when I walked up. He nodded and continued his work while I looked over my shoulder. "Anyone in particular? I could give you the heads up," he offered. "I pulled out my phone and pulled up a picture of the trio and showed him. "Oh. Don't worry. I'll keep an eye out for them. No worries," he winked. "Thank you!" I texted Seth back, letting him know that I was in the lobby at the front desk before chatting with the receptionist.

Dean's POV:

"Man, what a night," Dean stretch in his seat as they rode back to the hotel, "I'm so ready to get in the bed now." "Is that before or after you talk to little Ashley," Roman teased, a smirk on his face as Seth chuckled, looking down at his phone. "Shut up. Mind your business. Both of you," Dean scoffed, rolling his eyes trying to seem annoyed but could feel his cheeks burning with embarrassment. "Hey, man. We're just messing with you. It's about time you found a chick that you actually like. I just hope that you keep this one around," Seth said. "You're the last person I would ever listen to when it comes to relationships." "Ouch. That gotta hurt," Roman chuckled, shaking his head. Seth rolled his eyes as his phone chimed. "In the lobby at the front desk" was the message from Ashley. Seth smirked and cleared his throat, his and Roman's eyes lock in the rearview mirror. "We're almost there. Seth, you got the room key right?" "No man... I thought you had it," Seth played along, pretending to look into his pockets and bag. "No. I told you to get it from the table since we can't trust Dean with it." "Hey!...Yeah, that's true," Dean chuckled, "seems like we can't trust Seth with the key either." "Shut up. Look, just go up to the front desk and ask for another key. Simple," Roman said as he pulled up to the hotel. Seth looked at the entrance and noticed a lone figure with black and red hair and immediately knew who it was. Roman spotted the same figure and made sure to keep moving so Dean didn't notice and park. "Fine. I'll get the key. You guys can get my bags," he grinned before getting out. Seth and Roman smiled and quickly got out and grabbed their things. "Come on guys. Keep up," Dean chuckled, walking backwards. "Why must you always do this," Seth sighed, shaking his head. "No one is around so it's not like I'm going to run into anything. Plus I have you guys to be my eyes for me. Now Seth, watch how an adult gets a key." Seth rolled his eyes as Roman chuckled as they walked inside.

Ashley's POV:

"They're walking in right now...and for some reason one is walking backwards," the receptionist whispered to me. I nodded and took a deep breath as I carefully looked over my shoulder. Sure enough, there he was, walking backwards, coming closer and closer with Seth and Roman behind him, Seth with phone in hand seemingly recording him. I shook my head as I watched the trio getting closer. Roman winked with a smirk on his face as Seth tried not to laugh. I moved over slightly so I was in line with Dean and opened my arms. "No worries, man. You're almost at the desk. We won't let you run into anything," Seth smirked. "Like I'm really going to fall for that one again," Dean scoffed and turned around, immediately getting wrapped up in my arms, "what the?" I smiled as I gave him a squeeze, the scent of his cologne filled my nose. I slowly looked up at him, giving him a wink. "Caught you," I giggled as he stared at me with wide eyes. "What the...You're really here?!" I released him and pout. "Do you not see me?" I scoffed and playfully punched him in the chest. He picked me up and spun me around before putting me down and hugged me close to his body before looking at Roman and Seth. "When did you get here? Did you two know she was here?" Seth immediately laughed, pulling out the room key to their room. "Found the key," he chuckled, pushing a bag towards Dean before walking off. "You two set me up? Thank you!" Dean kissed the top of my head as Roman patted him on the back. "I'm guessing we won't be seeing you until morning so good night you two." Dean smiled, holding me in his arms. "Wait! I have to get my other bags!" "Seth probably already put your bags out." Dean sighed then looked down at me. "Let's go get my bags before someone steals them." I nodded as he loosened his grip on me before grabbing my hand as we caught up with Roman at the elevator. "So what made you make the long trip to town," Roman asked as we rode the elevator up. "Well, my friend who's also my photographer told me that we were all caught up with shoots and just waiting for more magazines and companies to contact us so we decided to take the trip to see you guys," I explained before putting on my brightest smile, looking between the two, "and possibly doing a shoot in the ring... Maybe." Dean immediately nodded as Roman cleared his throat. "Not up to us. Gotta ask the people in charge, but I'm sure they won't mind having a model in the ring, especially when she's dating one of their top stars." I nodded as the elevator stopped on their floor.

Roman walked out first as Dean and I followed him, Dean immediately letting out a groan. I looked over and saw bags on the floor in front of a door. "I'm going to kill him," He mumbled, picking up his bags. "Told you," Roman chuckled and knocked on the door. "I'm out before I strangle him in front of my girlfriend so good night. Let's go, beautiful." I told Roman good night before we returned to the elevator and rode up to my floor. "I missed you a lot, beautiful," He smiled, standing beside me, "this was a great surprise, sweetness." I smiled as the elevator stopped on my floor. "I missed you too. I'm glad that I could make it and surprise you. I wanted to see so when I found out that I have free time, it was time to surprise my boo," I explained as we walked to my room. I unlocked it and flipped on the lights as Dean shut the door behind us. "Much better than being in a room with those guys," He chuckled, putting his bags next to mine. "That's not very nice," I teased as I took off my shoes. "Seth put my bags in the hall. That wasn't nice!" I giggled at his sudden outburst. He raised an eyebrow as he moved to stand in front of me. "Oh, that's funny to you?" I shook my head and before I could figure out what he was doing, he grabbed my thighs and pulled me until I was laying down with him hovering over me. "I'll give you something to laugh at," He whispered in my ear. Before I could respond, his fingers danced up and down my sides, causing me to squirm and laugh. "No! Dean! Stop! I'm sorry," I laughed trying to remove his fingers. "Hm. I don't think you learned your lesson yet," He chuckled, not letting up on his attack. "I have! Baby!" I could hardly breathe and tears formed in my eyes as I struggled under him. He chuckled and grabbed my wrists, pinning them to the bed. I sighed and took a few deep breaths as he stared at me. "I really missed you," He smiled as he looked into my eyes. "I missed you too, Dean. It's great to be with you again." He smiled and leaned down and captured my lips in a passionate kiss. "I can't wait to show you off. Hope you don't mind." "Not at all. I'm just ready to hang out with you again." He smiled and kissed me again before letting go of me and pulled me back up right. "Then we better get to bed. I know that you have to be exhausted. I'm going to go change in the bathroom. I won't look I promise. I'll give you some privacy." He walked over to his bags, pulled out clothes then walked into the bathroom. Once the door closed, I grabbed my own clothes and quickly changed before climbing into bed. I quickly braided my hair as the bathroom door opened and out came Dean who turned off the lights and got into bed next to me. He pulled me into his arms and kissed the top of my head. "Much better," He mumbled, rubbing my back. I nodded as drowsiness consumed me. I buried my face into his chest and fell into a peaceful sleep, wrapped in the arms of my boyfriend.