CHAPTER 11

On Friday night, the gang was preparing to go out for dinner and some fun at the casino. Since it was their last night in The Poconos, they decided it might be fun to go out and paint the town red. Chloe had managed to keep the details of her conversation with Randy to herself. She only told Liv and Robin that they just wanted different things and they decided to be friends. She had also successfully managed to keep away from Corey. He was curious about what happened with her and Randy, but he felt it wasn't his place to ask.

Around 8 that evening, Baron, and Seth were dressed and ready to go. Seth arrogantly checked himself out in the mirror by the front door.

"Damn I look good!" Seth was wearing a black dress shirt, a perfectly tailored black suit, and his thick black framed glasses. He unbuttoned his jacket and plopped down on the couch as Robin and Dean came out of their bedroom and walked downstairs. Dean was dressed in a blazer, a nice shirt, and jeans. Robin wore a form fitting, black, V-neck sweater, jeans and knee high boots. "Whoa, check out Mr. and Mrs. Good!" Seth's statement was made specifically to piss Baron off. Baron was sitting there in a V-neck white tee, jeans and a leather jacket. Robin was thoroughly enjoying his ode to James Dean. "You were clearly dressed by your wife, Ambrose! You could never dress yourself that well!" Seth elbowed Baron who joined him in laughter.

"You're right, Rollins." Dean modeled his clothes. "Damn right she dressed me, and she'll be undressing me later tonight." Dean stared directly at Baron when he made his last statement, but Baron didn't seem phased as he checked his phone while looking at Robin using his peripheral vision.

Liv and Wade came down the stairs next. Wade never disappointed with his style of dress. He wore a blazer, dress shirt and khakis. Liv complimented him with sleek black dress pants, and a champagne colored blouse that showed just enough cleavage to make Wade count down the hours until he'd have her alone again. Baron noticed Seth was all but drooling while he watched Liv walk down the steps and seized the opportunity to get back at him.

"Whew! Look at Mr. and Mrs. Bennett!" Baron chuckled as Seth slapped him on the shoulder, but he couldn't keep his eyes off of Liv.

"Let's hurry and go so we can get back!" Wade's hands were all over Olivia. Seth made a gagging gesture before going to the bottom of the steps and yelling for Corey and Chloe.

"Hey Chloe! Corey! Shake a leg!" Corey and Chloe both stepped into the hall at the same time.

"Keep your pants on, Rollins!" Corey was angry until he saw Chloe standing across from him. "Hey Chloe, sorry for yelling in your face."

"It's cool." Chloe couldn't help but to stare at him. He wore a black dress shirt, slate grey dress pants and a black pea coat he borrowed from Dean.

"You look beautiful…" She didn't even notice that Corey was staring at her as well. She was wearing a pair of slate grey, form fitting pants, with a black satin blouse the tied around the neck, and black leather jacket with a mandarin collar.

"You look pretty good yourself." Chloe shook her head to get herself to stop staring at him.

"I guess you could say we match!" Corey looked at his outfit and Chloe's while chuckling to himself. "After you…" Corey stepped aside and let Chloe walk down the steps ahead of him.

After a quick 20 minute drive, the gang was at the Mount Airy Casino. Once they took a few candid, Instagram worthy pictures in the beautiful grand lobby, their first stop was Bistecca by il Mulino for dinner. The white linen table cloths and classic dark wood was the perfect atmosphere to foster the right vibes for their last night in The Poconos. They ordered a few bottles of wine and the guys shared their funniest stories from the road, Robin and Corey shared jokes about economics and marketing majors, and Chloe told them all about her experiences in Brazil.

"Inspiring even one of my students to pursue higher education made my whole stay in Brazil worthwhile!" Corey hung onto Chloe's every word. Robin nudged Liv under the table to revert her attention to him.

"Are you excited to teach at the collegiate level?" Corey put his arm on the back of Chloe's chair and leaned in.

"Absolutely! This has been my dream ever since high school." Chloe's eyes lit up.

"You're probably gonna have to deal with your male students being hot for teacher." Corey leaned in even closer and Chloe smelled his clean, masculine scent.

"She already had one particular pupil who was eager to get a good grade." Robin mumbled into her glass of Merlot loud enough for Liv and Chloe to hear. Liv banged her fists on the table imitating Randy's animalistic style in the ring and Chloe shot both of them a death stare.

By the time dinner was over, the guys were all ready to go gamble. Dean, Seth, Wade and Liv hit the blackjack table, Chloe and Corey walked around and Baron posted up at a bar where he was later joined by Robin.

"You're not going to gamble?" Robin sat down next to him at the bar and gazed at the large TV showing Sports Center.

"Nah, if this week has been any indication, I won't be too lucky." Baron downed the rest of his whiskey and signaled for the bartender to come over. "I'll take another one and a glass of Merlot for her." Robin smiled to herself as Baron ordered for her without batting an eye.

"What do you mean? And how did you know that's what I wanted to drink? I could've felt like Cabernet!"

"I haven't been lucky enough to get you alone for the whole trip and I ordered you a Merlot because I always know what you want, even if you don't realize it." Baron paid the bartender when he brought the drinks to them and sat back staring at the TV.

"You know I can't be spending time with you while Dean is here." Robin sipped at her wine to diffuse the intensity between them.

"I know…" Baron looked at her out of the corner of his eye and Robin stood up to leave. Baron grabbed her arm and looked into her eyes. "You know where to find me." Robin took one last gulp of her wine and simply nodded her head.

"Thanks for the drink." Robin kissed him on the cheek and went back to Dean's side at the blackjack table.

Corey and Chloe were taking a stroll around the casino and they eventually made their way to the Nostalgia Candy Store.

"Aww man…they have all the old school penny candy!" Corey's face lit up as he was literally a big kid in a candy store. Chloe giggled to herself to see Corey so giddy. Corey started to stock up on candy quickly because the store was about to close. "Don't you want anything?" He poured about 2lbs of gummy bears into a bag.

"I don't know…you seem to be buying out the whole store!" Chloe eyed a box of chocolate covered caramels, and Corey picked it up and put it on the counter with his candy. The clerk was an older man who kept smiling at them.

"Looks like someone has a sweet tooth!" The old man bagged the candy while Chloe looked at him with an annoyed look on her face as if she wanted to say "We don't need your commentary!", but she simply turned her attention back to Corey as he indulged in polite conversation.

"I have a major sweet tooth…I have an extreme fondness for chocolate." Corey winked at Chloe and the old man laughed like Corey told the funniest joke in the world.

"You and your lady have a great night!" The old man handed Corey the bag of candy and they walked out of the store.

They continued their walking tour of the casino and wound up at a Starbucks.

"Would you join me in a cup of coffee?" Corey stepped up to the counter and waved his hand for Chloe to place her order.

"Can I have a grande caramel coffee with a little extra room for milk?"

"I'll have the same." Corey pulled out his wallet and he saw that Chloe had an uncomfortable look on her face. After they got their coffees, they went to add milk and sugar. He watched her carefully pour the perfect amount of milk in her coffee.

"When my coffee is the color of my skin, I know it's just right." She held her hand up to the cup to show Corey what she was talking about.

"You've got it down to a science, huh?" Corey followed her lead and added the same amount of milk to his coffee before taking her hand and holding it over his cup to make sure it was the right shade of brown. He stirred it one last time and took a quick sip. "This is perfect!"

"I wouldn't steer you wrong." Chloe flashed a smile at him as she walked to a cozy table in the corner of the seating area. Corey came and sat down at the table, and gave her a look as if he were waiting for an explanation. "What?!"

"What was that look at the counter about?" Corey blew his coffee and took another sip as he waited for Chloe to answer.

"I just don't want you thinking you were obligated to pay for my coffee…I mean, this isn't a date or anything." Chloe looked down at the table with fresh memories of Randy swirling around her head.

"Contrary to what the old man said in the candy store, I know you're not my lady and we're not on a date." Corey's eyes were on the table as he searched for the nerve to be truly honest. "But you don't have to be my lady in order for me to be a gentleman." Chloe was clearly impressed by Corey, but she sipped her coffee to hide it. "I don't know what happened with you and Orton, but I can say I'd never make it seem like I have the right to plan your life just because I bought you a cup of coffee or dinner or anything else."

"I want to believe that, but I have some horror stories…" Chloe went on to talk to Corey for almost 2 hours about some of the guys from her past that took advantage of her, broke her heart and tried to manipulate her. In return he shared some stories about his past relationships, including his most recent one that ended almost a year ago because his girlfriend wasn't able to handle his schedule as a WWE employee. They talked about what made them pursue their degrees, their favorite music and Pennsylvania winters. During that 2 hour period, Chloe learned more about Corey than she learned about Randy in over a month.

"There you guys are!" Liv led the group to the door of Starbucks to see Corey and Chloe looking incredibly cozy.

"We're ready to go, if you guys are…" Robin pushed her way to the front of the group to get a better look at Chloe looking like she was talking to someone she had known for years.

Chloe and Corey carried on their conversation for the entire ride back to the cabin. Wade was driving and Liv rode shotgun. Every once in a while, they'd exchange a glance as they remembered having the same "getting to know you" conversation when they first met. Robin was knocked out in between Dean and Baron on the backseat, and Seth was on the edge of the same row as Chloe and Corey, rolling his eyes every time they shared a laugh.

The pulled up to the cabin and Seth sprung his body from the van as if he were running for his life, unable to take one more "lovey-dovey" second of Chloe and Corey's conversation. Robin led Dean upstairs, and Wade and Liv followed suit. Seth hung out with Baron in the family room while Corey and Chloe talked in the kitchen over a second cup of coffee.

"Did you date anyone special while you were in Brazil?"

"Nothing too serious. I had lots of friends who were fellow teachers, but I kept it light." Chloe sipped her coffee slowly wishing the night never had to end. She was on the best "First date that wasn't really a date" ever, but she knew it was time to call it a night when she caught a glimpse of one of the guys' plane tickets on the counter that showed they would be departing from the Lehigh valley international airport at 9:30am. "You should really get some sleep. You guys have a flight to catch in the morning." Corey looked down at his watch.

"Oh wow, it's 2am already?!" He started towards the stairs and Chloe followed him.

When they got to the top of the steps, they stood across from each other outside of their bedroom doors. There was a noticeable tension between them. Corey was faced with the decision he had been pondering ever since the candy store. To kiss or not to kiss?

"Well I guess this is, once again, goodnight." Corey walked over and took her chin in his hand and planted a sweet kiss right on her lips. Chloe's eyes were closed as she continued to be wrapped up in scent. His soft lips incited the butterflies in her stomach.

"Goodnight…Corey." Chloe slowly opened her bedroom door hoping Corey would stop her, but he didn't. He retreated into his room and closed the door.

She sat on the edge of her bed scrolling through her tablet to find the perfect sleeping music.

Why are my eyes always full of this vision of you…

She settled on "The Dreamer" by Wanda De Sah. Just as she got undressed and slipped into bed, she noticed a piece of paper sliding under her door.

"I noticed your light was still on. Care to talk? Give me a call…724-858-2663-Corey." She smiled as she dove on the bed to get her phone and dial.

"Hello, Corey…"

"Hey there, doll face. Did you miss me?" Corey went on to explain that he didn't want to place any kind of pressure on Chloe by asking to come into her room for a talk that would inevitably turn into much more than talking. So, he thought a phone call would be safe, even it was from right across the hall.

"I have to ask you," Chloe laid back on her bed still smelling Corey's scent. "What cologne do you wear?"

"I was wearing Infusion d'Homme by Prada tonight. Did you like it?" Corey could tell by the way she seemed to breathe him in whenever he got close, that she liked it. Chloe wanted to scream "yes!" at the top of her lungs, but she played it cool.

"It's a very nice scent on you…I can actually still smell it on my skin." Chloe nuzzled into the pillows and basked in his almost soapy, clean fragrance.

"Well, that's the sexiest thing I've heard in a while…" They continued to take their conversation to the verbal equivalent of "2nd base" for the next few hours. Most people would've just crossed the hall and taken things to the next level, but they knew there was no rush. This pace suited both of them just fine.

While Corey and Chloe kept things light, Robin woke up at 3am with a very different agenda. She could hear Chloe laughing and talking to someone as she tiptoed into the bathroom to take a quick shower before going downstairs. She was draped in her bathrobe as she walked into the dark family room to see Baron sound asleep. Easing into bed, Robin slid of top of him while he laid on his back and placed kisses all over his chest.

"Mmmm…I was hoping you'd wake me up." Baron cupped her ass as she straddled him. She untied her robe, and threw it to the floor. Baron held her as he flipped over putting himself on top. He kissed her deeply as if he were trying to steal her soul. "I'm gonna eat you up." Baron made his way down, in between her legs. He spread her legs wide and he dove in to devour her like his favorite meal. Robin tried to keep quiet considering they were in a cabin with 6 other people, but she couldn't help it.

"Shit…"

"This is my pussy tonight, Tweety!" Baron only pulled his mouth away for a few seconds to talk trash and Robin was in no position to talk back.

"Fuck….you!" Robin tried to reprimand him for calling her Tweety, but he continued to make her body twitch with ecstasy.

After he had her gushing wet, Baron stood her up and bent her over the arm of the sofa. He plunged into her from behind as they both let out an almost ritualistic moan. He pulled her arms behind her back and held her wrists in one of his giant hands. As soon as he gained full control of her body, he pounded into her mercilessly forcing her to scream into a pillow.

"Oh…shit!" Baron's knees started to weaken from the pleasure. He pulled out and laid Robin on her back in the middle of his bed. It was obvious that his intent was to make Robin stare into his eyes while he brought her to her 3rd orgasm. He slid inside of her stroking her clit with each thrust.

"Ahhh….." Robin moaned and tried to cover her mouth, but Baron pinned her wrists down with his hands as he put in work.

"Open your eyes and look at me!" Baron's orders turned Robin on even more. As they looked into each other's eyes, Baron gave Robin his usual sly smirk before long stroking her into her 3rd and 4th orgasms. Feeling her muscles clench in uncontrollable satisfaction brought Baron to the brink of his own climax. He stroked harder and faster until he absolutely had to pull out and cum on Robin's stomach.

Robin gave him a slap as he collapsed on his back next to her on the bed.

"I...told… you…about…calling…me…Tweety!" Robin was gasping for air after each word. Baron just laughed as he was struggling to catch his breath too.

"I couldn't resist, baby." He rolled onto his side and placed his hand on Robin's stomach. "No little brother or sister for Mason today." Robin rolled over on her side so Baron could spoon her.

"I told you to stop playing like that!" She was annoyed with him for joking like that, but his body felt so good pressed up against hers that she was prepared to let it go.

"I know. I wouldn't do that to you, Robin. Mason was unexpected, but if you and I have another baby it'll be on purpose." Baron wrapped his arms around Robin, but she broke free and searched for her robe. "What's wrong?!"

"We're not having another baby, Baron!" Robin put her robe on and lowered her voice. "Do you realize Dean is my husband, not you?!" She started towards the family room doorway and turned around. "If you can't understand the rules of this arrangement, maybe we should stop sleeping together….goodnight." Robin went back to bed with Dean who was still knocked out from the 2 rounds they had when they got back from the casino. She cried herself to sleep and she wasn't sure if it was because she felt like she hurt Baron's feelings or because their arrangement was giving her some complicated emotions for Baron too.

The next morning the group piled into the van and rental car, and made the trip to the airport. Chloe rode in the rental with Corey, Baron and Seth. Corey and Chloe talked about their families and home life for most of the trip.

"Thank God we're here! How do you guys still have things to talk about?!" Seth flung his body from the car again as they returned their rental vehicles and walked the girls to the parking lot to get in Chloe's car that was left at the airport, before boarding the plane.

"Give me a call when you land, sugar." Robin kissed Dean as she felt Baron's eyes burning a hole through her.

"Of course, Tweety." Dean stood holding Robin for as long as he could, not wanting to ever let go.

"I'll call you when we get to Chicago, love." Wade stroked Liv's hair as he saw the sad look on her face.

"Okay, let me know which date would be best to fly out and see you." Liv fought back tears. Saying goodbye never got any easier.

Seth and Baron talked among themselves as Corey helped Chloe put her bags in the trunk of her car.

"The end of this week was absolutely wonderful, Chloe."

"Yeah, things didn't start out so great, but it did end well, didn't it?" Chloe stood trying to think of what to say next, but Corey interrupted her thoughts and stole her nervousness with a kiss.

"I know you have to get ready for your class and you have your whole life to set up down in Philly, but you have the number…give me a call sometime." He brushed his hand against her cheek as he fought the urge to kiss her again.

"I will…thank you for being such a gentleman." Chloe giggled as she dramatically breathed in his Prada cologne one last time.

"The pleasure was all mine." He walked over to Seth and Baron to get his bag and head into the airport. Dean and Wade said their goodbyes and now the women just stood there watching them walk away before reluctantly getting into Chloe's car and driving off.

Corey, Baron and Seth checked their bags and stopped to grab coffee before boarding the plane.

"Food and beverage is included in travel expenses right?" Baron asked as he pulled out his wallet.

"Yeah…" Knowing he definitely didn't win the bet, Seth pulled his wallet out too. "So I guess you and I are paying for Baron's coffee, Corey."

"Nah," Baron put his arm around Corey. "Seth and I will be paying for your coffee, Corey." Corey and Seth looked at each other with confused looks on their faces.

"Baron, everybody in the cabin heard you making Robin scream last night. Corey just talked the whole damn trip." Seth's abrasive comments were fueled by the disappointment that he couldn't get Liv alone for more than a few minutes all week.

"On New Year's Eve, Corey had the greenlight from Chloe and he didn't use her to win the bet because he's a nice guy! I heard the whole thing." Baron got half the money for the coffee from Seth and put his half in before paying the bill.

"Well, isn't that sweet?! Looks like we got a gentleman on our hands, Corbin!" Seth patted Corey on the back so hard that he spilled his coffee. Corey gladly took the title of being a gentleman, but he knew it was even more than that. He didn't seal the deal with Chloe on this trip because he could see she was used to dudes rushing her into things and then manipulating her. He knew that being the gentleman she needed was the only way to get her to be his lady someday. Corey didn't have a problem with taking things slow. He just sipped his coffee, which was the color of Chloe's skin, content with the fact that Chloe was more than worth the wait.

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