If you like it, please review :) It contains many characters including John Cena, Randy Orton, Shane McMahon, Wade Barrett, Heath Slater and the rest of The Corre. I do not own the WWE or any of its employees. I only own Amber. I am in no way suggesting the story reflects real life, it is entirely fictional. Nor would I ever want any of this to ever be true - except maybe the snuggle parts :) It's just a made-up story. I also do not own any of the songs mentioned in this story at any point, I just like them. Thank you for reading.
We arrived at his locker room and he moved towards his bag to find a shirt. "I don't really want a shirt" I told him as I sat down on the sofa. He looked at me, getting frustrated. I tapped the seat next to me and he sat down. "Tell me what's wrong. There's no one here now" I told him.
"Its fine honestly, I'm just overworked that's all" he said. I didn't believe him, but from his body language, I didn't think it wise to continue interrogating him.
"You know, you can tell me anything John, I've only known you a little while, but you're like my best friend. I can tell something's up but I trust that you would tell me if I should know" I told him, placing a hand on his arm. He looked at me with his blue eyes and kissed my cheek.
"Thanks, but honestly, I'm okay" he said. I had a feeling though, that he wasn't being 'honest'. There was something he wanted to tell me, but for some reason he'd decided against it.
I waited in the communal locker room for the boys, spending some time with Jack Swagger, Daniel Bryan and Sheamus in the mean time. They walked in chattering and sweaty. Justin sat next to me. I moved away slightly, not wanting to be covered in sweat. He noticed and held his arm up, giving me a good whiff. I pulled a face and pushed him jokingly. Wade still seemed subdued as he walked into the showers. Heath was standing by the lockers, retrieving his stuff. I moved over to him, waiting for him to look up. He barely registered my presence.
"What's going on?" I asked him, sick of the asking people the same thing. "Is it about this morning? Because I'm sorry if I upset you, but I can't fix it if you don't tell me" I begged. Seemingly snapping out of his moodiness, he hugged me tight.
"It's okay. I guess it was just a shock" he laughed. "I knew he liked you, I just didn't expect that" he explained light-heartedly.
"I'm sorry" I said looking up at him "I never meant for it to happen".
"Hey don't apologise, it's your life!" he laughed, making me feel worse.
When everyone had showered and changed, we made our way back to the hotel. Justin went to follow me and Wade up to our room when Heath pulled him back and whispered something. He went bright red and changed course, heading for Zeik and Heath's room instead. I smiled and shook my head, getting the gist of what he must have told him. Wade was ahead, walking quickly. By the time I caught up, he'd disappeared inside and I had to use my own room card. I found him lying on the bed staring at the ceiling. I lay down next to him.
"Are you gonna tell me what's wrong or do I have to force it out of you?" I asked. He started to talk and I stopped him "don't even try to say nothing, don't lie to me". He sighed and the room went silent once more. I rolled over and studied his face, worry etched on it. I looked into his eyes and held his face. "I gave up every part of me to you last night and I would do it all again. Don't tell me you won't do the same…" I trailed off.
He breathed deeply and sat up, moving to the edge of the bed with his back to me. "I'm not going for that physical" he asserted.
"That is all this is about? Some stupid physical?" I asked astounded.
"I don't care if you think it's stupid, I'm not going" he said firmly.
"Why not?" I asked, not believing what I was hearing.
"I'm just not, okay? they can't force me to" he said again, his back to me, hiding his face. Before I had a chance to respond, he walked out of the room and out of the door.
I ran into the corridor, "where are you going?" I yelled to him.
"For a walk" he responded without looking back. I saw his outline slump into the distance and around a corner.
I sat back down on the bed, rubbing my forehead. Two of the most important guys in my life, John and Wade were baffling me. I tried to forget about it as I changed for bed. I lay in bed, trying to sleep for what felt like an eternity until I heard the door close quietly. I pretended to be asleep as Wade crept in and carefully climbed into bed. He turned out the bedside lamp and tried to sleep. I could feel his eyes boring into me, clearly suffering from insomnia like me. I felt his hand touch my hair as he moved closer, pressing his nose to it and breathing deeply. I couldn't handle this anymore.
I turned over quickly, causing him to jump. "Can't sleep either huh?" I whispered. He shook his head, taking me in his arms. All I wanted was for him to feel better, but how could I if I didn't understand the problem?
We stayed like that for a while until we decided to give up on sleep. "Do you want to snuggle on the sofa for a bit? Watch a film?" I asked him. He nodded and we made our way into the lounge. It felt nice, nestled up to him under the blankets and I momentarily forgot there was even a problem.
"Amber?" he said, barely audible. I looked up at him, waiting. "I…I…" he started, struggling with his words. He tried again "…promise you won't start yelling at me?" I studied his face again.
"I can't promise that, it depends what you're about to say, you might be about to tell me you filmed us last night and posted it online; in which case I would definitely yell at you!" I laughed but suddenly noticed the serious look on his face. "Oh God you didn't did you?" starting to worry.
"Of course I didn't, I just don't want another lecture okay?" he explained. I gestured for him to go on.
"I don't want to go to the physical. I never had one when I joined. I wouldn't even go to the doctors when I was younger. I hate them, I can't deal with it Amber" he pleaded. "They're horrible places, full of bad news, they're bound to find something wrong with me, I don't want to know, I don't want them to stop me wrestling" he said as his eyes filled up. I hugged him, relieved a little.
"It's okay, they won't stop you wrestling! Are you sure that's all? I mean, you're young, there won't be anything wrong with you silly" I reassured him. He looked at the floor, a tear rolling down his cheek. "What are you so scared of Wade? This is ridiculous" I pressured.
"I found something…a lump…on my neck" he started, voice cracking. I sat back, shock rushing through me. I held him in my arms, no longer sure what to say or do.
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