Thanks again for everything guys! Glad you're enjoying this so far. Here is chapter 7 and as always I do not own anything but my character Madison. Lemme know what you think :)

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The mornings after had a sort of groundhog-like feel; Madison left recounting the night before, curled up in a bed, reminiscing about Finn. But it was different as she lay beside him this time, wrapped in his arms.

They finally had sex. All of the pent up sexual tension from the past couple weeks had resulted in one of the most passionate experiences of Madison's entire existence. It was prefect; every single, little detail.

And awaking in his arms was just the cherry on top.

But it wasn't long till Madison's subconscious spared nothing; no matter how perfect the moment.

You promised yourself you would never get involved with a co-worker, never mind a wrestler... Now you're in his bed, after a very long night awaiting the dreaded explanation for the night before... What if you were just a one night stand? You had to have been after how quickly things happened... Now you were the definition of moving way too fast...

Remember the condoms... They HAD to have been there for a reason and you may have just been apart of that reason...

A mood changer for sure... With the sudden realization, Madison slowly slipped out of Finn's grasp and tip toed her way out of his room, down the hall to her own. Regret for leaving his bed plagued her, but it was for Madison's own good.

Finn was perfect... A little too perfect.

She knew how these wrestlers were; how tough the road life was. Relationships were tough to come by, which was the perfect excuse for a one night stand or two. Maybe she was just another lay for Finn. Being away from whatever lifestyle he was accustomed to for months on end was sure to be tough on him. Madison was the only woman he had interaction with for the last four weeks and five more months awaited. It all made sense and sadly Madison was left with the heavy burden of doubt that last night may have been too good to be true.

Inside the shower, Madison was too enveloped in her own thoughts, standing in the middle of the running water to realize the bathroom door opening and closing. But once she felt the cool breeze from the shower curtain opening, Madison realized she was no longer alone. She should have had more self control, but damn, how could she pass up the feeling of arms snaking around her waist and a kiss on the side of her neck?

"Mornin'," Finn mumbled, his voice tired but cute.

She was like a pawn in the palm of his hand. More like butter melting; the result of anything he did. All she could do was smile and lean against him as she welcomed his lips and arms. "Good morning... How did you sleep?"

"Great... But you left before I woke," he chuckled between kisses on her neck.

"Sorry," she apologized and she truly meant it. Sleeping next to Finn was the most comfortable she felt since coming to the house. But something was up and Finn could sense it.

"Something's wrong," he pointed out.

"Nothing's wrong... It's just..."

"You're worried about last night, aren't you?" Finn asked, right on the money with his claim. Madison nodded, allowing Finn to turn her around.

"Is that why you left?"

"Yes," Madison hated to admit to his face.

He shook his head a little, a bit of a grin following suit. "You know, you may not like to admit it and you do one hell of a job hiding it, but you worry too much."

"I know... I'm bad for it. But I've learned to consider every possible outcome, especially after last night. I can't help but worry."

"Not when it comes to this... This... Is different."

"How so?"

"I told you I've taken a liking to you, Madison... Last night was enough to prove that, wasn't it?" He suggested, "I wouldn't have slept with you just 'cause. I'm not like that."

"You don't seem like the type that would," Madison admitted.

"So you can trust me. I promise, I'm not in this to hurt you," he affirmed. Her legs felt like jelly again as he softly cupped her cheeks, looking her dead in the eyes. He placed a soft kiss on her lips, closing his eyes for just a second before opening them again.

"And no more worrying," he chuckled.

"I'll try not to," she smiled, "But just so we're clear... I'm not promising anything."

He smirked. "Ouch... A little fiery, aren't we?"

"I'd like to think so," Madison said, turning around in his arms again.

"You continue to surprise me, Madison Reed."

"So do you, Finn Balor," she said, closing her eyes as he kissed her neck, "But I do believe every word you said."

And she did. Nothing about what Finn had said raised any red flags. Madison was smart. She knew how men worked. If it was nothing but a one night stand like she feared, Finn wouldn't have been standing in the middle of the shower professing how he truly felt. He'd be laying down the rules of "Friends with Benefits" instead and in all honesty, a trait as such didn't quite suit a man like Finn Balor.

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How's it going?

How's it going? Finn smirked as he mentally asked himself that very question... He was doing fantastic. He'd just gotten laid the night before, still reeling off the fact that he had sex with Madison...

Doing well. What's up?

Since RAW will be rolling around your neck of the woods in a few days, I'd like for you and Madison to swing by

Finn would be lying if he said he didn't feel a bit anxious about a homecoming of sorts... If he could call it that. It was nerve wracking; having to be surrounded by the one thing you've ever strived for only to be a by stander. Just another one among the crowd, looking on.

Sure, Finn reluctantly typed but he was intrigued as to why he was being summoned to RAW with Madison.

Checkup? He added to the message, indeed assuming the WWE doc wanted to evaluate his progress so far.

Kind of, among other things. More of a meeting with our doctor since he'll be the one to ultimately clear you in five months

Five months. That was still quite a number for Finn to wrap his head around. With one month down, it still seemed like forever... More of like a lifetime. He hadn't thought about it till then, nor had Madison and himself really discussed the length of their stay in Birmingham much. It was a day to day basis since it was proven anything could happen.

Sounds good. See you then

Take care... The two of you. I look forward to seeing you both

Finn set his phone down beside him, sinking back into his chair. The peaceful sounds of outside critters chirping away allowed him to wind down after another long and gruelling day of rehab. He was in pain again but luckily Madison was quick to bring out an ice pack wrapped in a towel for him.

"Here," she said, placing it over top Finn's shoulder.

He grabbed her by the hand and placed a delicate kiss. "Thank you," he said.

Smiling and about ready to let her legs fail her, she managed an audible "No problem" instead.

He gently pulled her to the seat beside him, both gazing upon the hot tub their rendezvous started in the night before.

"Maybe we should fire that up," Finn suggested as he pointed to the hot tub, "It did do wonders last night..."

"You need your rest," Madison smiled, "Besides rehab today, I think last night really did a number on you."

"In a good way."

"That is off limits for tonight."

Finn chuckled but he wasn't against it. The idea of his shoulder being in even more excruciating pain didn't seem that bad if Madison and the hot tub were involved again.

"So," he began, clearing his throat, "Hunter would like if we go to Raw next Monday."

"How do you feel about that?" Madison asked. She immediately knew why. With such an extensive injury, Hunter wanted his best doctor's looking after Finn too; making sure every opportunity was met both medically and with therapy.

"Okay, I guess... But I don't know how I feel about going back to a show just yet. I don't even know how I feel about watching anything to do with wrestling."

"You won't be doing it alone... I'll be there," Madison offered.

Finn smiled something genuine. He really did find comfort in Madison's ability to lift his spirits so easily. She was always so calm and truth be told, sitting beside her in such a peaceful environment, talking about his concerns was therapeutic. "You're rubbing off on me, just the slightest," Finn admitted, "Suddenly, I don't feel so bad about going."

Madison smiled. "I'm just that good," she teased.

"You are," he validated, "I now know what Sami's been talking about all this time."

"What has Sami said about me?" Madison asked, dying to know just what that loudmouth had to say about her.

Finn found humour in Madison's anxiousness. "Don't worry... Nothing bad. And even if it was, I don't know how it could be true."

"Looks can be deceiving," Madison suggested.

"That's true... But nothing about you raises any suspicions. If anything, I feel I haven't scratched the surface just yet and that intrigues me."

"So you wanna get to know me better?" She asked, the cutest laugh following, "Wasn't last night just that?"

"There's more to you than just sex... And that's what keeps me hanging on."

"Well... You can always ask me for a second date," she smirked.

"I guess I could... Last night doesn't count as a date anyways."

"Last night counts as something much more... But dinner at that restaurant from the other night sounds about right," Madison offered.

"I like your approach," Finn chuckled, "But you'd be getting a second date regardless... I'd be stupid not to take you up on that offer, Madison... I don't even think I could live with myself if I didn't."