NEXT WEEK: NXT LIVE
Cuddling the pillow closer to me, I smiled over to Finn who was slipping a shirt over his head. My eyes followed him as he walked around his bedroom, packing up his gym bag. The past week had been amazing; Finn made sure I didn't stress my knee too much by ordering me to strict bed rest. He would cook for me and bring it to me while we both cuddled on the couch.
A heat rose to my cheeks when I remembered we wouldn't just cuddle on the couch. Those cuddle sessions had always managed to turn into heavy make out sessions that would start there and end up in his bedroom. With my knee, however, we would never make it farther than kissing and roaming hands; Finn was afraid of hurting me.
A few days ago, I mentioned about going back to my hotel for a few days, to give him some space. He immediately declined, saying he wanted me here. He even gave me a key, which scared me. He never brought up moving in but a part of me could tell he wanted me too. Some would say that I was crazy to be even thinking about moving in with someone after knowing them for just a few weeks but the thing was, I felt as if I knew Finn for much longer. We were sick of those teenager love games. We both wanted something serious and for the past week, it definitely felt serious between us.
"Ya can't stay in bed all day, love." Finn sat on the edge of the bed on my bed.
"But I'm comfortable," I whined.
Finn laughed before tearing the covers away from my body. Lust raked over his eyes as I laid in front of him wearing nothing but a thong and one of his shirts. "We've been in bed all mornin, ya have to get up."
"Have I told you how sexy your accent sounds," I held a seductive smirk on my face as I ran a finger down his chest.
"Flattery doesn't work on me lass," Finn smirked before nodding towards the bathroom. "Go take a shower, I'll make ya some food."
Sighing in defeat, I crawled out of bed and slowly walked into the bathroom. My knee was feeling a tad better but there were days where the pain was unbearable and today was one of those days.
Once I was in the shower I let the hot water run down my body, easing my muscles, as I thought about tonight. Hunter wanted me to do an interview with Renee to update everyone about my knee while Finn had a match. Suddenly feeling a wave of guilt wash over me, I remembered that this past week I haven't even thought to mention that Finn was going for the title in a few weeks.
Sighing, I stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around myself. After applying my usual amount of make up and running a brush through my hair, I slowly got dressed.
Once I looked presentable, I shut off the bathroom light and made my way into the kitchen giving Finn a smile. "Beautiful," he muttered placing a kiss on my lips.
"So are you excited?" I asked sitting on one of the stools.
Finn looked at me confused before lifting up a plate. "For pancakes? I mean they're great but I wouldn't say I'm excited for them."
Biting my tongue, I found myself loving his sense of humor. "You're hilarious." I said accepting the plate he extended towards me.
Giving me his goofy smile, he ate in his place in front of me. "What I meant to ask is are you excited for your match at the next Take Over."
He nodded, smile still clear on his face. "For two reasons; it's for tha title and I get to kick Owens arse."
We finished eating a few minutes later and I watched Finn throw his gym bag over his shoulder.
"Ready?" I smiled to Finn when he came back into the room.
He placed a gentle kiss upon my lips before slipping his hand in mine. "Ready."
Wiping my sweaty palms on my legs, I smiled over to Renee waiting for our cue to start talking. Wrestling in front of thousands of people never made me nervous, talking in front of them did. I sighed once more before seeing the cue from the camera man, meaning we were live.
"Please welcome my guest at this time, Skylar Rae."
The camera panned on my face and I smiled sweetly towards Renee. "Skylar, everyone wants to know. How's the knee?" She pointed down towards the brace which the camera followed before panning back to my face.
"It hurts every day but I'm not letting that stop me from coming back and taking back what's rightfully mine. Luckily I don't need surgery so I'll be back in a few weeks."I smiled.
"What are your thoughts about Becky being number one contender?" Renee asked and I didn't have to fake my annoyed expression.
"If I didn't hurt myself last week, I would be the number one contender right now but shit happens. I'm not going to dwell on it though. Because when I come back whether it be Becky or Sasha, I'm coming for the title."
Giving one last smile towards the camera, I started to walk away but when my eyes landed on the figure in front of me, I turned back around ready to walk the other way. "You can't keep ignoring me, you know."
"Watch me," was all I said, completely unaware that the camera was still rolling.
"I've tried to come see you. Where have you been?" Kevin stepped in front of me, stopping me.
Sighing, I shook my head. "Why is that any of your business?"
"I'm just trying to be nice." Kevin held his hands up in defense.
"You want to be nice? Leave me alone, please." My voice begged.
Kevin looked behind me before a curt laugh escaped his lips. "Do you ever leave her alone?"
Turning around, I saw Finn watching Kevin and I intently. His beautiful smile was replaced with a scowl as he glared daggers through Kevin. He licked his lips before walking over to us, stepping between Kevin and I.
"She said leave her alone. Are ya deaf or just plain stupid?" Finn spat.
Kevin smirked. "You should stop worrying about what she does and start worrying about this." He patted the NXT Title over his shoulder.
Finn's smirk matched Kevin's. "Oi believe me, I am focused."
Giving us one last look, Kevin laughed before walking away. When Finn noticed the camera, he grabbed my hand and led me towards me an empty hallway. He looked back around the corner before looking back at me. "Are ya alright?"
I nodded. "I'm fine, Finn. He didn't do anything."
"I don't like ya being alone with him," he cupped my face.
I placed my hand on his. "Finn, I'm okay."
He nodded and placed a kiss upon my forehead. "Can ya hang with Sasha during my match? I'd feel better if ya were with someone."
My heart hurt when I noticed how worried he was with me being alone with Kevin which made me wonder what else they would say about me before Finn and I started dating. I nodded and kissed his lips before making my way towards Sasha's locker room.
Without even knocking, I entered and immediately smiled at my two best friends. "Glad to see you're still alive," Sami joked as I sat down next to him on one of the couch.
"Why wouldn't I be?" I rose my eyebrows.
"Because we haven't seen you in a whole week," Sasha whined. "I miss my best friend."
Guilt raked at my heart as I looked over to her. "I'm sorry. I can't move around much with this." I defended pointing towards my knee.
Sasha nodded saying she understood. Biting my lip, I turned my attention towards Sami. "Did Finn ever talk to you about me? Before we got together."
"Yeah. Why?" Sami asked.
"Did he ever mention anything about what Kevin would say about me?"
Sami sighed before running a hand over his beard. "He only mentioned it a few times. Again I ask, why?"
I shrugged my shoulders while playing with my fingers. "The idea of Kevin and I alone really seems to bother him."
"He knows the type of guy Owens is and he doesn't want you to have to experience it." Sami reassured me by squeezing my thigh.
All I could do was nod and decided not to think about it too much when I heard Finn's music come through the T.V. A smile came to my lips when he made his entrance and I found myself humming along with his music.
Half way through his match, I felt my bladder fill up. "Gotta pee," I mumbled before scurrying into the bathroom. After washing my hands, I walked back into the locker room and noticed the smile that I loved so much brightening up the room.
"Did you win?" I asked, sitting next to Finn.
He was already dressed in street clothes. "Course. Has Hunter talked with ya?"
I shook my head. "I haven't seen him, why?"
Wrapping his arm around my shoulder, he pulled me into his chest. "I got a few matches on the upcoming live shows. Sami and Sasha are on that as well so Hunter is worried that ya won't have anyone with ya."
My heart dropped when I realized I would be away from Finn for the first time in weeks. Giving him a smile, I nodded. "You're only going to be gone for a few days. I'll be fine."
Finn smiled before placing a kiss on the side of my head. "Ready to go home?"
My heart fluttered when those words left his lips. Nodding, we said our goodbyes to Sami and Sasha and walked out of the room, my body wrapped underneath his arm.