Chapter 9: Way To End A Night

Punk was beat from today. He just couldn't wait to get home and go to sleep. It went from radio interviews; autograph signing, photo shoots, and the list went on and on. Punk was surprised he still had enough energy to drive back home.

Punk looked at the clock on his radio.

"OH…it's only 11:30" Punk thought as he turned off his car and made his way inside.

Punk dragged himself upstairs and threw himself into his large comfy bed. Before getting too comfortable Punk grabbed his phone out of his pocket and placed in on his nightstand.

"Oh bed…I love you" Punk whispered kicking off his shoes while still lying in bed

Punk was just about to close his eyes till his phone rang.

"You've got to be shitting me" Punk mumbled as he reached over and grabbed his phone

"What's up homie" John said loudly on the other end

"Ugh…what do you want" Punk asked annoyed

If it was two things Punk hated it was being interrupted while talking and being bothered from getting the sleep he could due to his hectic schedule.

"Wow grouch…so she call you yet" John replied sheepishly

Punk rolled his eyes and hung up the phone.

"Ah great friend" John said hearing the line click and placed the phone back in his pocket.

Punk had finally fallen asleep…it was so nice to finally be able to rest. Once again there it was.

"You've got to be fucking kidding me…I'm going to kill him I swear" Punk growled out

Before answering his phone Punk glanced at his clock. It was 2:00 in the morning…oh yeah he was dead for sure. Punk didn't even bother to look at the screen of the phone and answered it.

"What the fuck John" Punk said harshly

"Umm is this a bad time?" a voice said softly

"You're not John" Punk replied softly

"I certainly hope not…and if I turn into him kill me" the voice replied with a giggle

"Uh yeah…who is this and why are you calling me so late" Punk replied confused

"Oh…I'm sorry. Umm it's AJ…AJ Mendez" AJ replied softly

Punk shot up in bed. Holy crap AJ was actually calling him right now…granted it wasn't the perfect time but she was calling him none the less.

"Get a hold of yourself Punk…just chillax" Punk thought to himself

"AJ? What…why are you calling me?" Punk asked sternly

"I couldn't sleep and well I've been debating whether to call you or not. Sorry that I called you so late maybe I should let you go" AJ replied sounding a bit saddened.

"No…No it's okay. I was just asking why call me I'm sure you have a ton of other people to talk to" Punk replied then smacking himself on the forehead at how bad that sounded.

"Well then I'll just call them" AJ replied softly

"NO…no listen I'm sorry. It's just well John did tell me that he did give you my number just didn't think you would actually call after the words exchanged between us" Punk replied softly

"Punk everything you said that night you had the right to say it. I was a horrible person in high school…it's just no one has ever talked to me that way. The reason I called is because well I want another chance" AJ replied with a deep sigh.

"Another chance" Punk replied confused

"Another chance to show you I'm a different person now. To show you people can change for the better. A chance to make up for the night at prom…but that's if you let me" AJ whispered nervously

Punk smiled who could tell AJ was nervous. How the tables had turned years ago it was Punk who was always a nervous wreck around AJ. He hated the fact that she made him weak in the knees with just once smile. Now the shoe was on the other foot…he was actually making her nervous.

"I don't know AJ" Punk replied sitting up in bed playing with his lip ring

"I've never begged anyone for anything…but please" AJ replied pleading like a little girl

Punk couldn't help but laugh at how adorable AJ sounded.

"Okay fine…what do you have in mind?" Punk replied finally caving in

"How about lunch tomorrow…my treat. Plus anything else you'd like to do I'm down for it" AJ replied excitedly

"Alright fine" Punk replied softly

AJ sighed in delight…damn did Punk sound hot on the phone. His voice was so smooth it just oozed sex.

"Whoa get it together AJ" AJ thought to herself biting her lower lip.

"You still there?" Punk asked softly snapping AJ out of her dirty thoughts

"Uh yeah…oh I'm so happy you said yes" AJ replied softly

"Yeah…but AJ on a serious note, please don't make me regret this. Also please don't think in anyway shape or form you call pull a senior prom on me again" Punk replied sternly

"I won't Punk…I'm not that girl anymore" AJ replied sounding a bit hurt that Punk would still think she was the same girl.

"Alright well I'll see you tomorrow…wait what time and where?" Punk asked before hanging up

"Well I have your number now…I'll call you when I'm on my way to the restaurant and you can meet me there" AJ replied with a giggle

"Okay…well see you tomorrow. Goodnight AJ" Punk whispered softly as he hung up.

AJ smiled as she put her phone down by her side. Phil Brooks was giving her a chance to prove she wasn't that shallow vapid girl anymore. AJ sighed she just hoped she didn't screw it all up.

"What the hell did I just agree to" Punk thought to himself as he lay in bed.

Punk looked at his alarm clock it was now 3:30.

"What a way to end a night" Punk thought as he tried to get back to sleep.