A/N: Ok so this next chapter is going to really change this story, I'm really nervous about it so please let me know what you think :)

Chapter 10

AJ was sitting on Punk's bus waiting for his match to be over. She was icing her neck and just gazing out the window. Punk had asked her not wait in the arena or watch his fight tonight. In case The Shield or Lesnar showed up he didn't want to upset her. So he sent her to the bus with Kofi.

"Do you think his match is over yet?" AJ asked Kofi who was playing a video game

"Probably not because he'd be here" Kofi told her and she sighed. With that he paused his game "You sure you're alright?"

"Yea I just fell funny on my neck" AJ insisted

"You didn't fall honey, you got F5ed" Kofi reminded her

"Do you think Phil is going to get into trouble for going after Lesnar like that?" AJ questioned nervously

"Nah he already spoke to Vince" Kofi said with a casual wave "He's going to get fined a few bucks but that's it. No big deal"

"What was he thinking?" AJ questioned

"He was thinking a 250lb guy grabbed his 100lb girlfriend and hurt her" Kofi said seriously "I don't blame him for his reaction"

"They're really going to be out for him now" AJ sighed

"He has that entire locker room backing him up" Kofi assured her

"I'm afraid" AJ admitted

"He's going to be fine-" Kofi started

"Not of that" AJ said brushing off his statement "I know he's strong and capable and able to take care of himself. What I'm afraid of is he's going to realize I'm more trouble then I'm worth. They keep using me to hurt him and I can take it I just think he's going to get sick of it soon. Hell even I would get sick of it"

"You're insane" Kofi scoffed

"You really are" Punk added stepping on the bus with his bag slung around him and AJ smiled

"How did it go?" Kofi questioned

"Great" Punk said earning looks from both AJ and Kofi "The Shield came out but amazingly my opponent for Royal Rumble came out as well and helped me out"

"I didn't know Dwayne was here" Kofi said and Punk just shrugged

"The Rumble is in two weeks he's got to show face I guess" Punk said taking a seat next to AJ "How's the neck"

"It feels better then it did" AJ told him

"Alright then I'm going to run in and get my things" Kofi said standing up "You got your stuff already?" he asked AJ who nodded "I'll be back" he said stepping off the bus

"So what did I walk in on?" Punk asked AJ

"You clearly overheard the conversation" she said to him causing him to smirk

"I'm not sick of you AJ" Punk clarified "I don't blame you for what they're doing either. I'm not walking away from you"

"I feel bad" AJ told him sadly as he pulled her close into him

"You have nothing to feel bad for ok?" Punk started "I'm the one that feels bad because if it weren't for me you wouldn't have been F5ed tonight"

"I can take it" AJ said with her head nestled into Punk's side "I'm pretty tough"

"Yea I know" Punk smirked "If you wanted to walk away-"

"-don't even say it" AJ warned shooting her head up

"All I was going to say is that if you wanted to walk away I would understand but I wouldn't let you go without a fight" Punk defended "We've come way to far now to call it quits"

"I agree" AJ smirked curling back into his side as he wrapped his arm around her to pull her close "They think they can break us"

"We're just going to have to prove they can't" Punk said to her placing a kiss on the top of her head

"How are we going to do that?" she asked

"I've got an idea" Punk said looking down at her

In the arena Paul Heyman was in Stephanie McMahon's office with Triple H

"So you're not going to suspend him?" Paul asked stunned causing Stephanie to smirk

"You want us to suspend our champion two weeks before a pay-per view he's main eventing?" Stephanie asked with a laugh "Get real Paul"

"You think a two thousand dollar fine is going to teach him a lesson?" Paul asked

"Yes I think he's learned his lesson don't you honey?" she asked Triple H who nodded

"Maybe you and Brock also can take this night as a lesson as well" Triple H told Paul who looked stunned that they were really not going to punish Punk

"And what lesson is that?" Paul questioned

"Don't mess with other men's girlfriends" Triple H shrugged "Brock was not supposed to F5 AJ tonight"

"It's called ad-libing maybe you've heard it" Paul shot at him "Back in the day I recall you and your buddy Shawn Michaels doing a ton of it to get to the top"

"Brock has nothing to prove" Stephanie reminded Paul "What he did was barbaric and you're lucky we're not suspending him tonight"

"This is outrageous!" Paul yelled

"Keep your voice down" Triple H warned "You know Punk better then anyone, how did you think he would react to that tonight?"

"I thought he would be motivated" Paul shrugged

"Motivated into beating Brock Lesnar?" Triple H questioned "Cause if that's the case then I'd say mission accomplished"

"He didn't beat Brock Lesnar" Paul told him "He attacked him from behind"

"Like you and Brock have been doing for the last two weeks with both Punk and AJ" Stephanie reminded him "You started this war Paul"

"Fine" Paul Heyman stated standing up "Let Punk run wild backstage that's on you but don't fine me or suspend when we have to retaliate"

"Paul" Triple H warned also standing up "If you do anything that can seriously injury either Punk or AJ you are going to wish for that fine and suspension" he threatened "This is a show and people like Punk and AJ so get your act together and keep your boy in check before I do"

"Phil goes crazy and jumps one of the stars of your show and you're threatening me?" Paul asked stunned

"Yea" Triple H said with a nod as Paul huffed and stormed out of the office

The next night at Smackdown Punk and AJ weren't scheduled to be there but Paul Heyman was. He was prepared to go out and open the show and rip apart Punk for his violent attack on Brock Lesnar last night. While he was at it he was going to be accompanying Beth Phoenix to the ring for her match. He technically didn't represent her but he knew it would drive Punk crazy. As Paul headed down the halls he was greeted with cold stares

"Hey Randy" Paul smiled at Randy Orton who just folded his arms and glared at the man but that's exactly what Paul wanted. He didn't want to be loved or even liked backstage, that's not how people got noticed "Hey Show" he said as he passed the Big Show but was greeted with the same reaction Randy Orton had for him

"You're in a good mood" Paul heard the voice behind him say causing him stop dead in his tracks and slowly turn around. CM Punk his former friend was standing there with his arm draped around his girlfriend AJ

"Phil, April" Paul said politely "Wasn't expecting to see you two tonight"

"Yea we've decided to drop on in" Punk shrugged as AJ smiled at Paul "Go a little off script"

"Wouldn't expect anything less from you champ" Paul said in a fake voice and smile "How are you feeling AJ? I saw that nasty bump you took"

"I should be asking you how you're feeling" AJ shot back "From what I recall you had a nasty run-in yourself" she said causing Punk to smirk

"You're the first segment right?" Punk asked Paul who looked confused

"Yea" he told him slowly

"Maybe we'll see you out there" Punk smirked as he walked away with his arm still wrapped around AJ as Paul watched them walk away

With his mind still reeling from Punk, not sure what he had up his sleeve Paul Heyman headed down towards the ring with an angry face. Part of it was script, Paul was supposed to be angry but in reality he was just as angry. Angry at Punk for making all the wrong decisions, angry that he attacked his good friend Brock, angry that Punk gave him the GTS and didn't soften the blow. Yes Paul Heyman was angry. He stepped into the ring was greeted by the usual boo's which didn't faze him at all he loved playing heel on TV and in real life for that matter.

"Ladies and Gentleman I come with bad news for you all" Paul started "The Champion you all knew and loved CM Punk is gone" he said as the audience went silent not sure what he meant by that "The CM Punk I knew who had drive and intensity is gone. He is not the same Champion that was crowned months ago he is a shell of the man he used to be" he told the crowd "Last night CM Punk turned his back on me for good by placing me in the GTS" he told the crowd who cheered "Also last night CM Punk called me a coward which was very hypocritical because after he stepped backstage he attacked Brock Lesnar from behind with a chair" the crowd also cheered "CM Punk also told you last night that he had declined to face Brock Lesnar but didn't give any real reason as to why and I am here to tell you all why. CM Punk is afraid of Brock Lesnar, he can't beat Brock Lesnar. Now don't get me wrong the old CM Punk could have given Brock Lesnar a run for his money but this new mushy, girlfriend loving CM Punk can not" the crowd's boos continued "I don't like it anymore then you do" he told the crowd "I don't hate AJ Lee I know that's what she wants Punk to think and all of you to think but my feelings for her were quit the opposite, I did propose to her a few months back didn't I?" he mocked "I think she would have looked lovely on my arm-" he started but was cut off by CM Punk's music causing the crowd to go wild. Punk headed to the ring with AJ confidently by his side. Paul watched in amusement as the entered the ring and Punk grabbed a microphone

"I'm going to be honest with you Paul. I am so sick and tired of hearing you whine" Punk informed his former friend "You do it in the ring, you do it backstage, you do it on radio shows and in interviews I mean aren't you even a little sick of hearing yourself talk?"

"Never" Paul smiled causing Punk to grin

"If you're going to insist on boring the crowd like this week after week at least speak the truth" Punk told him "I didn't want to fight Brock Lesnar because I'm afraid of him, I didn't want to fight Brock Lesnar because I'm above him" he told Paul causing the crowd to cheer "When I wanted to get noticed I didn't attack women to do it"

"Not everyone can be as perfect as you Punk" Paul shot back at him

"Clearly" Punk said giving him an eye-roll "And the truth is you did hate AJ and you still do and why don't you tell everyone the real reason for it. Because it certainly wasn't that she was distracting me, I remained champion for months without incident. The reason you hate AJ is because you were jealous of her" he told Paul who let out a laugh "I think it's weird to" he said to the crowd with a smirk "You were jealous that I had someone else who had my back, someone who I trusted and you weren't that person for me anymore. It's no secret that I'm not the popular guy in the locker room and you loved that about me because I let you manipulate me. But then came along AJ and you couldn't stand it"

"That's not true" Paul told the crowd

"Isn't that why you fought so hard to get Brock back here? You were lonely and you knew it was only a matter of time before I gave you the boot" Punk told him causing Paul to narrow his eyes at him "You knew it was coming to a point where it was either you or AJ and you knew that it wouldn't be you. So you got your little buddy back so you can still hang around back stage and show your ugly face on TV and bore crowds every week. You needed someone else's success to live through"

"That's what you think?" Paul questioned "After all the years on the road we've spent together that's how well you think you know me? I have to say Phil I'm disappointed" he told Punk using his real name to prove his comments weren't part of the script "But it's ok because I know this isn't you talking"

"Really?" Punk asked him with a grin "Last time I checked I do all my own talking"

"It's her" Paul said pointing at AJ who pointed at herself innocently "Why can't you see she has you all twisted up inside? It's not to late for you Punk you can come back"

"It is to late" Punk said with a slow nod "We're done"

"I'm sure you're thrilled" Paul said looking past Punk and at AJ "This is what you wanted all along"

"I never wanted your friendship with Punk to end" AJ said taking Punk's microphone "That's why I kept all the hurtful things you said and did to me to myself for months" AJ told him "You didn't like me because I didn't bow down to you, I never caved in to you. I stood up to you" she reminded him causing the crowd to let out a cheer

"Yes that's exactly what happened AJ" Paul mocked "Big bad Paul bothered AJ so much. If that's what you want to keep telling yourself to ease your guilt about ruining a ten year friendship then that's fine by me" he spat at AJ then headed to the ropes to leave but stopped and turned around "You know Punk don't come crying to me when this ends and you need a friend back there" he told Punk causing him to let out a laugh and slap his knee

"And as for you sweetheart" he said walking towards AJ "Don't think this is going to last because I think I know Punk a bit better then you do and I know he isn't the settling down kind of guy"

"I think he is" AJ shot back at him then curled her lips into a devious grin causing Paul to look confused. That's when she slowly raised her left hand to show Paul the ring on her finger. Paul looked surprised then smirked

"If you really think he's going to marry you then you're as crazy as everyone thinks" Paul snickered

"Oh this isn't an engagement ring" AJ defended this is a wedding band she told her rival who turned pale then turned to Punk who was grinning, who then too held up has hand "We're not the most traditional couple we decided to skip the engagement"

"Tell me she's lying" Paul said to Punk who just smiled and shrugged

"Oh this really happened" AJ said taunting Paul "You like the ring?" she asked placing her hand closer to Paul's face "Phil picked it out" she told him as Paul looked back at Punk and shook his head

"This is a joke right?" he asked Punk who remained still "It's part of the script? You two didn't actually run out and get married?"

"I think he's jealous baby" AJ said to Punk who turned to her and nodded

"Your career is over" Paul told Punk "You just gave it all up to marry the first tart who didn't cheat on you? Are you insane!" Punk grabbed Paul by the collar

"That is my wife you're talking about" Punk said to him and not into the microphone but the camera's were able to pick up some sound "Show some respect" Paul quickly pushed away from Punk as AJ stepped over to him and tugged on his shirt and pulled him into a kiss just feet away from Paul they pulled away and gave him a smile as he looked disgusted

"You ruined everything!" Paul shouted at AJ stepping closer to her but Punk shoved him down to the mat and Paul looked up at him with such hurt in his eyes. If AJ didn't hate him so much she would have actually felt bad for him. Punk and AJ then left the ring and left Paul inside who was still in the same position looking shocked

Backstage AJ and Punk were very happy with themselves. They tore Paul Heyman apart just as they planned and it was very easy to do with Brock and the Shield not being at Smackdown tonight. A large group of the superstars and employees were waiting backstages applauding the two and yelling out congraulations

"So how true was that?" Sheamus asked walking towards the couple

"Which part?" Punk asked seriously causing Sheamus to tilt his head and give him an 'are you kidding me look'

"The marriage part" Sheamus clarified

"That part was actually" Punk started "True"

"You two eloped?" Sheamus asked stunned

"Yes this morning" AJ told him and Sheamus confused look turned into a huge grin and he pulled both into a hug at the same time

"Congratulations guys" Sheamus said genuinely happy for the couple

"Yes congratulations" Paul Heyman said walking towards the trio "Congratulations on ending your career, both of them"

"I don't know" Punk said with a smirk "I don't think people are going to mind. Actually I think the only people who would look at this negatively would be you"

"I was hoping to come back here and have you tell me that was just for the show that you didn't blindly jump into a marriage with a third rate Diva you barley know" Paul seethed

"Hey I'm not third rate" AJ shot at him folding her arms as Punk rolled his eyes

"You know he's a little upset" Punk said to AJ mocking Paul "We knew he'd act like a big baby"

"I don't get it" AJ said to him ignoring Paul "Did he want to marry you?" she asked causing Sheamus to let out a laugh

"I will hurt you little girl!" He shouted stepping closer to her but Punk stepped directly in his path

"Now Paul you're going to have to calm down" Punk said in a very calm voice "This isn't just some girl I'm dating anymore this is my wife" he reminded him holding him his hand with the wedding band again

"I looked at you like you were a son" Paul said to Punk "I opened doors for you in this business and helped bring you to the top and this is how you thank me? You throw it away?"

"So I'm guessing if we throw some sort of reception you're not going to want an invite?" AJ asked seriously but was clearly mocking Paul

"I'm leaving" Paul said abruptly "I will see you two on Monday night" then turned on his heels and stormed out of the arena

"That was so much fun" AJ smiled jumping up and down clapping her hands

"I told you this would be better then any wedding gift" Punk smiled

"I'm not sure if you two got married because you're crazy for each other or you both are just crazy and wanted to stick it to Paul" Sheamus said looking at the two of them with an amused look on his face

"We got married because we wanted to" Punk informed his friend "Sticking it to Paul though is just an added bonus"

"Well congratulations again" Sheamus said shaking Punk's hand and giving AJ a kiss on the cheek "Take care of this one" he said to Punk

"I'll try my best" Punk said as Sheamus walked off

"I had so much fun" AJ smiled "I loved that"

"And I love that you loved it" Punk smirked pulling her into a kiss

"Really?" Beth asked walking over to them "You really ran into marriage just to drive Paul crazy? What a waste"

"You're a waste" Punk said casually to her "And uh this wasn't about Paul or you for that matter"

"You made a huge mistake here" Beth told him ignoring AJ "You maybe in newlywed bliss right now but one day soon you both are going to wake up and realize you made a terrible mistake. You guys barley know each other I'm not even sure you two love each other yet"

"Well not that it's your business but I love AJ" Punk said to her "I know her better then anyone because before we dated AJ and I were good friends"

"Yea I remember" Beth said with a smirk "All those times you stayed late 'helping' her train. Yea I remember"

"I'm sure Chris kept you warm all those nights" Punk shot at her

"I'm sure Chris would love to keep your new bride warm at night as well" Beth shot back with a smirk causing Punk's smile to turn into an unreadable line and his glared at her "Too soon or going too far?" she questioned with a laugh "Good luck you two because you're going to need it" she said then walked off

"Don't listen to her" AJ said as she watched Punk watch Beth walk away "She knows how to get under your skin"

"It amazes me that she can sting more then Paul" Punk spat out "I look at her and wonder what the hell I was thinking"

"Hey" AJ said tugging on Punk's shirt to he would be looking down at her "I love you" she said with a crazy smile causing him to of course smile back

"I love you too" he said brushing the hair out of her face "Once this is all over with I'm taking you on a real honeymoon"

"I don't need a real one" AJ told him

"I'm pretty sure you'd like to go somewhere nice and not honeymoon on my bus with Kofi" Punk said and just smiled

"As long as I'm with you I don't care where we are or who we are with or what we are doing" AJ told him grabbing his hand

"Let's get out of here" Punk said draping his arm around her shoulders