Disclaimer: I do not own anything dealing with WWE or any song lyrics that is used as a muse. I also do not own the rights to any products or persons mentioned in the story as well.

Warning: Adult themes as well as Slash between some of the characters (mostly M/M).

A/N: I wasn't gonna to write a Hunter/Kofi story until later. I have like one or two requests on the list for them, but a series of events pushed this couple up. Those who wanted a story, now here is one to keep you satisfied until I get to your request.

A/N 2: One-shot Updates - The Rock/Alex Riley, Alberto Del Rio/Dolph Ziggler, The Rock/Punk, Randy/Kofi, & Sheamus/Punk.

Dealing With the Pain

Hunter sat beside Kofi's hospital bed side. He held the young man's hand and took in all of the tubes and wires that monitored everything. The West African's heartbeat was normal and steady as was his breathing. Hunter dared not leave Kofi's side just in case he woke up.

"How is he?" Mike asked as he walked in.

"Steady," Hunter replied. He didn't take his eyes off of Kofi. "His neck is injured as well as his elbow. Good thing is he doesn't have to have surgery on his neck...only his elbow."

Mike sighed and sat on the other side of Kofi's bed. "How are you feeling?"

"Mad...upset...angry...homicidal."

The Miz stared at him. "Okay, Kane."

Hunter chuckled.

There was a knock on the door and it opened. "Mr. Helmsley, I'm Nurse Kathy. I'll be Kofi's nurse for the evening. Is there anything I can get for you?"

Hunter shook his head.

"Visiting hours closes at ten pm, but since he's gonna have lots of friends that will want to see him, the hospital has lifted the time for today only. The other families in the hospital thank you."

Hunter nodded as the nurse left and Kane walked in.

"How is he?" the big man asked as he took off his mask.

"Steady," Mike replied. He got up and went to hug the man.

Glenn looked to Hunter. "How are you holding up?"

"Holding," Hunter replied.

"He's getting homicidal," Mike said.

The larger man nodded. "Come with me, Hunter."

The COO finally took his eyes off the young man to look at his friend. "What?"

"Come with me," Glenn said again. "Don't argue."

"I don't want to leave...just in case he walks up."

There was knock on the door and three heads pecked in one above the other.

"How is he?" Dean Ambrose asked.

"Is he okay?" Seth questioned.

"Is Hunter gonna kill someone?" Roman asked.

Mike smiled. "Kofi needs elbow surgery, but he is fine. Hunter is homicidal."

The three nodded and came in.

"There's a lot of people coming to visit," Seth said.

Hunter turned and smiled at Kofi. "That's because Kofi's well liked. His smile can melt the coldest of hearts."

"Hunter, come with me," Glenn said. "We're just gonna be gone for an hour and we'll be right back. For all we know, he'll wake up in the morning."

Roman looked at the larger man.

"I'm not leaving," Hunter growled.

Mike stared at him and stated, "If you don't leave now and when Kofi wakes up, I'll let him know that you're being unreasonable and rude to your friends."

Hunter moved his eyes to the Miz.

"And I'll let him know that you're making death threats."

The COO slowly exhaled and stood up. He kissed Kofi's forehead and whispered, "I'll be back, sweetie."

He followed right behind Glenn and behind him was Roman Reigns. The three went to a nearby gym and Glenn paid for the evening.

"Why are we here?" Hunter asked.

Roman looked at Glenn and looked at Hunter. "I know that when I'm mad I take it out on a punching bag."

"And you're homicidal," Glenn said as he went a punching bag. "Hit it."

Hunter glared at him.

"Hit it!"

The COO went over and began to punch it. Roman watched him for awhile and went to pick up a punch and body shield. He held the handles and stood to the side.

"Hunter," Roman called.

The man looked at him.

"Pretend this is Ryback.

Hunter smirked and went after the shield with punches and kicks. Roman side-stepped and weaved giving Hunter a workout. Glenn watched for twenty minutes and got the focus mitts on. He clapped his hands together to get Hunter's attention. The man looked to him and went after the him. Roman breathed a sigh of relief and put the shield down. He wiped the glean of sweat off his forehead.

True to Glenn's words, they were only gone for an hour. They made their way back to the hospital and went into Kofi's room. The young man was sitting up and talking to everyone.

"There you are," Kofi said with a smile.

"Baby," Hunter whispered. He went to the younger man's side and kissed him.

"Did you have fun punching and kicking things?"

The man smiled.

"I'm glad. I don't need you in jail."

They pressed their foreheads together. Everyone in the room left the two to be alone.

"I love you, Hunt," Kofi said.

"I love you too, baby."

They kissed each other deeply before pulling away when they heard a knock.

"Ah, you're awake," Nurse Kathy said. "I need to change out your IV."

Kofi nodded and held Hunter's hand when she did what she had to do.

"Mr. Helmsley," the nurse said.

"Yes, ma'am?" Hunter said.

"Take care of this one. He's a special man." With that she left.

Hunter smiled and stared into his boyfriend's eyes. "I will."

~Fin~