Chapter 8: Mistake Maybe?

"What the hell do I wear…damn it" AJ thought to herself fumbling through her closet looking for something to wear.

"No to girly he would know I'd be trying to hard" AJ said to herself tossing a button up blouse to the side.

"Wait a minute what the hell am I doing…Brook's doesn't care what the hell I look like. Hell he doesn't even like me that much" AJ thought stopping herself and collecting her thoughts.

Finally AJ decided on something simple. A light blue v-neck, black jeans, and some red converse. Punk told AJ to meet him at his place in about 30 minutes so she chose to head out about 10 minutes early to avoid some slight traffic.

"This better go well" AJ thought driving to Punk's apartment.

"What the fuck was I thinking…I can barely stand the girl and I'm inviting her out to lunch" Punk thought smacking himself on the forehead.

"Chill you were just trying to be nice…maybe it won't be so bad" Punk said to himself grabbing his wallet and placing it in his back jean pocket.

Punk chose his usual wear of blue jeans, a shirt with the batman symbol on it and his favorite red Nikes. For a minute he tried to opt for something else to wear but then came to the conclusion that he wasn't trying to impress AJ not one bit.

Punk was about to reach for his car keys till he heard a knock at the door.

"Hold up a sec" Punk cried out from inside his apartment

AJ stood there as she waited for Punk to come out. Punk opened his door and smirked at what he saw…damn she looked so young.

"I've been meaning to ask you something" Punk said looking AJ up and down

"Okay" AJ replied with a soft smile

"Do you ever get upset when they run out of your size at baby gap" Punk replied with a huge smirk

AJ just glared at Punk crossing her arms.

"I'm kidding…don't shoot" Punk said putting his hands in the air

"I should" AJ replied with wicked smile

"Aha…jerk" Punk mumbled as he turned to lock his apartment door.

"So where are we going" AJ asked as she followed Punk as they walked downstairs

"Shit I don't know…what do you feel like eating" Punk replied with his hands in his pockets his cubs cap covering his bright green eyes.

AJ was somewhat relieved she couldn't see Punk's eyes. There was just something about that man's eyes that made her blood and temperature rise. This was odd because she totally didn't see Punk in that light at all I mean he was kind of like her boss in a way.

"I don't really know I was hoping you would choose" AJ replied softly as they finally made it to Punk's car.

"Ahh not only are you a typical rookie you are a typical woman as well" Punk replied unlocking his car door.

"What's the hell is that supposed to mean?" AJ asked getting into the car

"You always want a man to make the choice for you" Punk replied putting his key in the ignition

"Fine I don't need you to choose. This is Chicago and I want pizza" AJ replied with a glare

"See was that so damn hard" Punk replied putting the car in drive.

"Are you going to be a jerk through this whole thing" AJ replied crossing her arms sitting in the passenger side.

"Maybe…who knows? Maybe it will make things interesting" Punk replied with a wink

AJ just rolled her eyes and gave Punk a look of disgust as they drove off.

Punk and AJ found themselves at one of the best pizza places in town. Punk and AJ walked in and were seated at a booth. Punk ordered Pepsi…while AJ opted for Coke, Punk booed AJ at her choice to which she just told him to shut his mouth and keep his opinions to himself.

"Didn't your mother ever teach you if you have nothing nice to say don't say it at all" AJ replied sticking her nose up in the air.

"Yeah but she also told me to speak my mind" Punk replied with a chuckle

"Really I'm sure if your mother was here now she would be disgusted with some of the things you say" AJ replied harshly

"I'm sure she would…but she's not here" Punk replied with soft smile

"Well she's a smart lady to stay far away from you" AJ replied with an evil chuckle

Punk just smiled as AJ continued her laugh.

"So where is your mother then huh" AJ asked with raised eyebrow.

"At a cemetery not far from here actually…my mom died when I was 12" Punk replied softly

AJ felt a huge lump in her throat…she felt like the biggest jerk right now.

"Oh…oh my god I'm so sorry…ohh" AJ replied tearing up a little

"No it's okay…just don't cry or I'll kick you under this table" Punk replied softly.

"I feel so horrible why did you let me keep saying things like that" AJ replied with a pout

"Because I knew when I told you would feel like shit…I wasn't wrong" Punk replied sipping his soda

"If you don't mind me asking how did she pass" AJ asked softly

"Car accident…dumbass drunk driver hit her head on" Punk replied playing with the straw wrapper.

"Again I'm so sorry I didn't mean…I mean" AJ replied stumbling over her words.

"AJ I get it… just shut up and talk about something else" Punk replied rolling his eyes.

"What about your father…I mean how did he feel when your mom passed" AJ asked softly

"Are you serious right now…all of a sudden I'm on fucking Dr. Phil" Punk replied covering his face with his tattooed hands.

"Oh shut up and answer the question…we're having conversation here" AJ replied sternly

"I don't know nor do I give a shit…my dad left the picture before I could even walk" Punk replied twirling the wrapper around his finger.

"Wow how do you feel about…" AJ was cut off by Punk scoffing

"I came to have lunch with you…not be fucking counseled alright" Punk replied harshly

"I'm just trying to make conversation" AJ replied softly

"Well I don't like the conversation alright" Punk replied rudely his bright green eyes locking onto AJ's brown eyes.

"Well excuse me" AJ replied rolling her eyes

"There is no excuse for you" Punk replied sarcastically

AJ just bit her lower lip to keep herself from lashing out at Punk. She knew if she lashed out he wouldn't like it nor would the people surrounding them. Punk just smiled softly as he looked at AJ who was dying to say something to him.

Finally the food came and Punk and AJ ate in an awkward silence. AJ was still upset about the early conversation and Punk was just annoyed in general. Once both were done they Punk paid and met up with AJ outside who was standing with her hands on her hips.

"Maybe we shouldn't of done this…it's clear we can't get along at all" AJ said softly

"Well excuse me for trying to be nice and for not being into a conversation about my deadbeat dad and deceased mother. Let me tell you I'm all up for those conversations" Punk replied sarcastically

"I said I was sorry" AJ replied with a glare.

"Whatever…damn let this be the last time I try to be a nice guy; it always blows up in my face" Punk replied walking away.

AJ watched Punk walked away and all of a sudden she felt so bad. He was right he was only trying to be nice and she was the one who ruined it.

"Brooks wait" AJ called out softly

"Please stop calling me that…call me Punk alright. Every time you call me Brooks I imagine the boss and it's not a pretty thing to imagine" Punk replied as he still continued walking away

"Alright then please stop…Punk" AJ replied softly

Something about the way she said his name…that alone made him stop in his tracks. Punk turned around to see AJ standing right before him with a frown.

"I'm sorry I was being a pain in the ass" AJ replied tucking a strand of hair behind her ear

"Whatever" Punk replied biting on his lip ring

"Can I make it up to you" AJ replied with a smile

Punk just glanced at her with a confused face.

"How" Punk asked with the same confused face

"Ice cream my treat" AJ replied with a huge smile

"Are you serious…what are we five" Punk replied with a chuckle

"Damn it Punk I'm trying to be nice here. Don't push it" AJ replied stomping her foot

"Okay okay fine" Punk replied with a gentle laugh

"Great" AJ replied with a smile

Punk and AJ got back into the car and drove to AJ's favorite ice cream spot. Punk didn't know what was happening right now…but he soon came to the conclusion that maybe this rookie wasn't so bad after all. Maybe she wasn't that annoying.

"Do you ever think about shaving that thing off" AJ asked looking at Punk as she reached over to point at his beard.

Punk rolled his eyes…then again maybe he was wrong.