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About an hour later Punk and Riley were out walking around Chicago. Punk had taken her to some of his frequent spots he visited when he was home. Like his favorite comic book store to his favorite coffee shop where they grabbed some coffee to enjoy while walking around. It near time for lunch when Punk had told Riley he was taking her to where you can get the best Chicago dogs. They were nearing Wrigley Field and Punk pulled her towards the stadium.
Riley stopped in her tracks and looked confused. She questioned, "I thought you were taking me to get the best hot dog in Chicago?"
He smirked, "Where do you think the best hot dogs are?"
"There isn't even a game today. It's not open." Riley stated.
He laughed, "It's always open for me."
When they entered the stadium it was like just like he said. It was opened for him and everyone on staff greeted him and acted like they were their special guests. They got their hot dogs and then headed to some seats. The stadium was completely empty except for them. She took a bite of her hot dog and spoke, "Mmm…so freaking good." Punk smiled at her "I'll never doubt you again you were so right."
Punk chuckled, "I am going to remember that. Nothing beats a Chicago dog from Wrigley Field."
Riley looked at Punk and then back out at the empty ballpark again. "My uncle would be so jealous knowing that I was here." Riley paused after saying it realizing her uncle wasn't really her uncle, not anymore at least. "Well I guess technically he's not my uncle." Punk reached over and took her hand giving it a soft squeeze. They sat there in silence no words were needed right now.
Once the lunch was finished Punk decided it was time for a distraction and a fun distraction. He took Riley down to Lucky Strike Chicago. Riley laughed once they were at their lane and getting all set up. Punk looked over at her arching an eyebrow and asked, "What?"
Riley stated, "This is so my sport, you are in for some trouble going up against me."
Punk turned in his seat after lacing up his shoes and remarked, "Bowling just so happens to be my sport."
"Actually wrestling is your sport." Riley pointed out.
Punk smirked, "First I'm glad you recognized it as a sport, and secondly you're right, but this is my second sport."
Riley gave him a sarcastic look and stated, "Want to make a wager on that?"
Punk asked, "What do you have in mind?"
Riley tapped her finger against her chin and then her eyes lit up. She stated, "When I win you get to watch Tangled with me."
Punk laughed and remarked, "Fine I will then finally learn what it is you and Colt were talking about. But if I win…" He paused for a moment and then added, "On second thought you will find out after I win."
Riley puzzled, "I don't even get to know? That doesn't seem fair."
Punk replied, "Nope you don't, so are you game or what?"
Riley laughed while grabbing a ball. "I am so game." She decided herself that she was going first. She walked down the start of the lane and threw the ball down. It spun on its course down the lane till it knocked down all the pins. Riley threw her arms up in the air and let out a hollering whoop! She smiled at Punk and stated, "Maybe I should have added I have been in a bowling league since I was five."
Punk laughed at her deception it was cute she had begun a web to deceive him, but the thing was he was more motivated to win. He had to admit she was quite good. Actually she was better than good. It was challenging and refreshing to have a girl keep up with him in a game of bowling. It was close but he completed the tenth frame with a turkey that put him up and over. Punk had to gloat in coming over on top.
Riley crossed her arms across her chest and Punk smirked, "You're cute when you pout." She narrowed her eyes at him trying to glare at him, but it didn't last very long.
She asked, "So you won so what's the wage?"
Punk looked around and stated, "Not collecting here I much rather it be more private." She arched an eyebrow wondering what she got herself into. They walked for a bit more and Riley's face lit up which Punk took notice to. He had to know what was going on inside of her head. "What's the smile for?"
Riley looked at him with such excitement. "I've always wanted to come here, but when we would visit my family always said it was a waste of time."
Punk looked at her like he was truly surprised. "That's just unheard of they must be really tightwads this place here this is history for Chicago." He was truly enjoying her look of excitement and even more the fact that he got to bring her here first. "So what do you want to do first?" He noticed her expression change like she was embarrassed to say something. He slightly chuckled, "What?" Riley pointed over to the right of them. Punk looked in the direction and then back at her and questioned, "Really? That's what you want to do?" She nodded while blushing. He grabbed her hand and tugged her in the direction of the carousel.
Once they got onto the ride she choose the dolphin and he rode next to her on some dragon type thing. When the ride started he questioned, "Does the dolphin have some special meaning to you?"
Riley smiled at him and gave a slight shrug, "I guess you could say I have always felt a connection to them or in simpler terms they're my favorite." He smiled at her and nodded and they spent the remainder of the ride in silence. He enjoyed watching her expressions she was like a kid in a candy store. It was nice to see her relaxed and having fun.
Once they got off he grabbed her hand pulling her in a different direction, "Now it's my turn. You're going to love this."
Riley looked up at the building and asked, "What is this?"
Punk answered, "The amazing funhouse maze."
Riley questioned, "Have you made it through before?"
He smirked, "Of course I'm the best in the world."
Riley chuckled, "So that line never gets old does it?"
Punk looked at her like he was confused and then smirked, "Of course it doesn't. And it's not a line it's a fact there is a difference."
She smiled and remarked, "Oh I am sure there is."
The maze was a fun experience for Punk and Riley they were acting like a bunch of kids. Punk would disappear and then pop back out and scare Riley. Which at first she didn't appreciate, but then she couldn't help but laugh and go with it. Punk stated, "It's this door."
Riley stated, "We already went through that one."
Punk looked at her and then pointed to the door on the right and said, "No it was that one."
Riley shook her head no and spoke, "No it wasn't."
Punk didn't listen and continued to open the door and Riley stayed in her spot and then found his way back to her again. She smirked at him and he remarked, "Okay maybe you were right."
Riley said, "I see why they call this section the Corridor of Confusion." She dropped her shoulders and added, "We are going to be some of those people that end up lost and need an employee to walk us out."
Punk stated, "No we are not." He grabbed her hand again and he tried another door and they got to the next section. "I don't believe in giving up and neither should you."
"Great we leave confusion and now I am going to have a headache from the room spinning." She laughed though she was enjoying this all too well. Then they came to the lights over Chicago. "Wow, I can only imagine what it's really like."
He wrapped an arm around her waist and she looked at him he smiled down at her and said, "Trust me you'll want the balance support." As soon as the countdown clock got to zero they dropped.
She held on tighter to Punk and when they reached the bottom she laughed, "Wow I was not expecting that."
Punk stated, "Yeah they like to get you thinking you've finished the maze and there's no more tricks."
Once they made it out the daylight sky had fallen and night has risen. "Were we in there that long?"
Punk spoke, "I guess so, which is perfect because I was waiting for nightfall for my next suggestion." He pulled her over to the Ferris wheel the two of them got into one of the seats he gave a nod to the operator whom he knew a friend of his family. Once they got up to the top he watched Riley's face just take in the sights. He slightly turned to her and said, "Okay time to collect in on my wager."
Riley turned to him almost surprised and puzzled, "I thought you wanted to do whatever it is in private?"
Punk chuckled and questioned, "How much more private can we get right now?"
She smiled at him and spoke, "Good point, and okay bring it on."
Punk liked her attitude he paused for a moment and needed to collect himself. He hoped that she wouldn't reject him. He had never before been worried about being rejected when it came to a woman he was always a go with the flow kind of man. Never get attached to easily less way of being hurt like that, but he was never a different woman every night they blew into like some of the guys on the road were. He took a deep breath and looked into her eyes no words were needed right now. He brushed some hair out of her eyes tucking it back behind her ear and then he leaned forward and his lips brushed against her lips. He waited to see if she would response and he started to get scared he moved to fast.
He pulled back and caught the surprised look on her expression. He was about to apologize when she wrapped her arms around his neck and planted her lips firmly back onto his. She pressed in on the kiss and initiated it to go further by opening her mouth and allowing his tongue and hers to dance. This went on for a few moments and she pulled back first this time. She locked eyes again and spoke, "Wow, that was not something you had to win you could've just went for it."
He wrapped an arm around her shoulder and gave her a smile and stated, "Now where is the fun in that?" She smiled back at him and laid her head on her shoulder.
She said, "I am surprised we have been up here this long."
"The operator is a family friend he knew to give me some time." Punk replied.
She looked up at him and questioned, "You planned this?"
Punk explained, "I more hoped for it than planned it." He reached over to the edge and banged twice on the seat and the wheel started up again.
She laughed, "Got your own special signals. Damn I'm impressed."
Once they went around two more times they got off got some Chinese food and headed back to his place. Once they were there they ate and just enjoyed one another's company. She was getting tired and they walked upstairs. Punk caught her hand and said, "Stay with me in my room, we don't have to do anything. Just sleep." Riley nodded at him and went and joined him in his bed and snuggled up into him and they both drifted off into a peaceful sleep
(AN: Sorry took so long, hope you enjoyed some lighthearted fun and some fluff between the two. Next chapter they will be back on the road!)
