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A/N- Another chapter :D Thank you all for the reviews! So today I got my tenth review and was like I feel like updating.
Chapter 14
Handing over the keys she smiled at the new owners of her childhood home "Everything is furnished. There are some boxes still in the house. But people will come in a day or two so they can put it in storage," gripping the hand that was extended towards her she shook it "It was nice doing business with you."
Turning on her heel she headed towards her truck where two small brunettes were waiting for her. Kneeling down to the small girls level she said "I'll see you soon okay babe?"
The small girl nodded "Me see you soon Ape." she stumbled on her name before giving her a smile.
Two small arms wrapped around her neck in a tight hug as her own wrapped around the girls small body "See you soon." she murmured once again before straightening up and looking at the brunette who was only slightly taller then her "Take care of her. Everything is being dealt with. I'll see you when my year is up." giving the older woman a hug she smiled at them both before getting into her truck.
Giving them one last wave she pulled out of the drive way.
Never looking back.
Nervously shuffling her feet she knocked on the apartment door whose number matched the direction in her phone.
The door slowly opened reveling a friendly looking brunette.
"Punk get the fuck over here. You have a visitor." the man yelled over his shoulder before looking down at her "You must be AJ. I'm Colt Cabana."
Recognizing the name she smiled "Punk's friend. Hi nice to meet you."
Smiling down at her he invited her in as Punk stumbled out of the room. "AJ." he greeted her wrapping her up on in his arms.
Sighing in content she tightened her arms around him "Hey Punk." she said softly before handing him her duffel bag.
Curiously he zipped the bag open to find a stack of DC Comics along with every batman movie ever made.
"You are the best." he said with a laugh as he showed Colt what was in the bag.
AJ shrugged innocently "I know." she grinned as he led her towards the couch.
Sitting down on it he popped in the first DVD in the stack. AJ made her self comfortable next to him pulling one of the comic books on her lap with a grin.
Looking up she looked at the brunette standing by the doorway "Join us Colt."
With a grin he joined them but not before grabbing each of them a Pepsi and popping in a bag of popcorn.
"Your girlfriend is badass." Colt commented.
AJ looked up at Punk with a smile but the question clear in her eyes. Even after weeks of being together they had not put labels on their relationship. They just knew what each other meant to the other. And for them that was good enough.
"Yeah she is." Punk agreed with a smile as he looked down placing a kiss on her lips.
Grinning she looked up at her boyfriend.
After a week of being in Chicago she had gotten to know the city. Having time to herself when Punk was at work she often found herself sitting in a small booth at the nearby coffee shop.
Looking up from her usual seat she smiled at the girl she had slowly befriended over the week. Seeing as she was Colt and Punk's neighbor and often bumped into her on her morning run.
"Hey Lace," she greeted sipping from the mug in her hands. "Well don't you look cute today." she smirked as she looked at the girls chic outfit.
Lacey smoothed down her see green lace dress that complemented her eyes nicely "Thank you." she said hugging the white cardigan closer to her.
"Hot date?" AJ asked with a small smirk.
Lacey tugged at a piece of brown hair "No." she said shortly "Internship interview."
AJ nodded "Cool. I don't think a psychology doctor would give me an internship in their office." she mused "Especially with Punk calling me crazy shirt."
Lacey giggled looking at Crazy Girl shirt "Your probably right. You and Punk are too cute."
AJ laughed shrugging her shoulders "What can I say. I'm adorable."
Looking at each other they laughed.
"What time is your interview?" AJ asked.
Checking the watch on her small wrist she said "In about two hours," shrugging her shoulders sheepishly "I like being on time."
Raising an eyebrow she nodded "Clearly."
Lacey smiled "So what's up? You know we never talk about you. Mostly about me. Where are you from?"
"New Jersey." AJ responded tugging at her hair.
Lacey nodded "I can't believe your parents let you visit Punk. My parents would freak if I visited my boyfriend during the holidays. You know if I had a boyfriend."
AJ tried not flinching "Yeah they were surprisingly okay with it." she lied.
After minutes of trying to deflect the more personal questions she checked her phone realizing it was almost five in the afternoon.
"Gots to go Lace. See you tomorrow?" she asked.
"Same time-" Lacey began.
"Same place." AJ said with a smile grabbing her thick red coat she knew for a fact Lacey hated with a passion.
Waking up the next day she could feel it was going to be a bad day. The day was gloomy and far too cold to go on a run.
Rolling over on the now empty bed she pouted before getting out of the bed.
After tripping over a pair of shoes she made her way to the restroom. Looking into the mirror she glared at her tangled hair before stripping and getting into the bathtub allowing the warm water to relax her muscles.
After another near death experience, tripping in the shower, she patted herself dry pulling on a pair of comfy sweatpants and one of Punk's shirts that fit her way to big.
Grabbing a comic book she jumped back on the bed sitting in the middle of it flipping through the comic idly.
The quiet vibrating brought her out of the world of comics. Looking down she noticed the time and date.
Now she knew why today was going to be such a bad day.
"Hello." she said quietly into the phone.
"Hi mija." her aunt said."Come estas? (How are you?)"
AJ understanding the small amount of Spanish her parents had taught her she responded after a moment of hesitation "Fine."
"Good." her aunt responded "Amy wants to talk to you."
AJ let out a sigh as she heard the phone being exchanged "Hello Ape." her three year old sister said.
"Hey babe." AJ responded trying to sound as cheerful as possible "How are you Ames?"
"Good." her childish voice responded "I'm okay. I miss you Ape."
"I miss you too babe." she responded with a sigh "I miss you too."
"Come back." her sister demanded "I want you back. In my house."
Blinking back the tears she responded "I can't go back Ames. I can't." pausing she said softly "Pass me back to tia."
The phone exchanged hands once again. "Take care of her." AJ said swallowing the lump in her throat.
"Of course." the woman responded softly.
Looking down at the brightly lit phone she ended the call without so much as a goodbye. Looking around the room she tossed her comic book to the side. Standing up she began picking up everything that littered the floor.
After three hours of non stop cleaning the apartment was spotless including Colt's room.
Tiredly dragging herself to Punk's room she sat at the edge of her bed. Fumbling with her phone she looked down at the picture that was on her screen.
The tears slowly began rolling down her face as she looked down at the picture.
The picture of herself at seventeen, a woman, a man, a young man, and a small girl of only two years old.
Closing her eyes she laid back on the bed, she pulled her legs closer to herself rolling into fetal position on the bed.
Sobs racked her small body as she finally let out the tears she had held in for over a year.
Punk and Colt looked over at each other as they stepped into the spotless apartment.
Raising an eyebrow Punk walked further into the house as Colt made sure they had walked into the right apartment.
Punk knew that if he put on white gloves and whipped his finger across the top of the TV he would gather no dust.
"This is weird." Colt whispered as he looked around the apartment that had never been that clean, including when they had first moved it.
Punk hummed in agreement as Colt walked into his room, coming back out a minute later with a wide grin "Dude I can see the floor of my room."
Punk couldn't help but smile at his friend's excitement.
"AJ is the best." Colt commented sitting on the couch placing his feet up on the coffee table.
Shaking his head Punk called out softly "AJ." as he walked into his room.
Noticing her laying in the middle of the bed curled up he ran a hand over his slicked back hair. Walking closer he noticed her tear-stained checks. Instead of waking her up he crawled up on the bed placing himself next to her.
Lightly rolling her over he pulled her into his arms watching as her body subconsciously relaxing into his. Her head fitting perfectly against his chest, one of her legs made its way between one of his as she faced him in her sleep.
Looking down at her tear-stained face he tightened his arms around her small form before placing a small kiss on her forehead.
AJ sat comfortably on the small couch glancing across the room at Punk who was talking comfortably with Colt a Pepsi in hand.
"Hey AJ." a voice greeted.
AJ looked over at the girl who was only two years younger than her "Shaleen." she greeted with a smile.
"It's good to finally meet you." Shaleen said with a smile "Punk's told me all about you. Over the phone."
"Really?" AJ questioned "Good things I hope." she smiled.
Two strong arms wrapped around her waist "Nope. I told her all about how you were crazy."
AJ glared up at him playfully "Me crazy? Never." she said.
Shaleen smiled at them "You guys are so cute." she giggled before walking around.
AJ and Punk looked at each other before frowning "Cute." they both said in mock disgust.
Sitting back on the coach they glanced at the TV where the countdown had already begun.
10
9
8
7
AJ glanced up at the raven head.
6
5
Punk looked down at the brunette who was giving him one of her smiles.
3
2
1
Leaning down he captured her lips in a kiss.
AJ rushed around the apartment grabbing clothes that had somehow ended up in Punk's closet and drawers, throwing them in the suitcase she had brought for her.
"Come on Phil." she used his given name "Start packing! We have a long drive a head of us."
Punk rolled out of the bed grabbing her around the waist and giving her a small twirl "Chill crazy. We have a whole day to get there and two more days till class start."
Relaxing in his arms she nodded placing a kiss on his check before going back to packing her stuff.
Thinking back to the week before she was glad he hadn't asked any questions. Especially after waking up in his arms.
Three hours they had finished packing and were their way out the door.
"Bye Colt. See you soon." AJ stepped up hugging tightly and placing a kiss on his cheek "Clean the apartment at least once a month. Sleep and down forget to eat. Oh and do your school work."
With a small smirk he looked down at the small girl "Yes mom." he mocked her.
With a small pout she stepped into the hallway as Punk gave him a bro hug.
"AJ." a voice to her right said before thin arms wrapped around her "Bye. Come visit soon."
"Will do Lace." she responded with a smile as Lacey pressed a small bag into her hand. "Thanks." she grinned as she saw the cookies inside the bag.
Lacey nodded "Please do visit. I can't deal with this idiot everyday." she slapped Colt playfully on the arm.
AJ laughed "I promise. And I'm only a phone call away."
After another round of goodbyes they were on their way.
Throwing Punk her keys they jumped onto her truck deciding to leave Punk's tuck for Colt's use.
Leaning back on the seat she inter-winded her hand with Punk's as he pulled out of the parking space.
They were going back to the place AJ called her home.
Approximately 17 hours, four walking breaks, and one sleeping break later they had arrived to Boston Massachusetts.
AJ found herself being pulled into a hug as soon as she walked into the house.
Kaitlyn, Eve, Maria, Mickie, Barbie, Layla and Michelle were grinning at her as they lead her into the house opening up the door wider so Punk could slip in with her many suitcases.
After her bag were placed in her room Punk made his way back to find her surrounded by her friends. Giving her a small wave he mouthed "I'll see you later crazy."
With a smile tugging at her lips she nodded back in respond before turning back to her friends.
She was home.
A/N- Since I have labeled this story as Punklee I figured I would do a chapter for just them :D Hope ya'll enjoyed it. Figure out what AJ is hiding? When do ya'll think she will tell Punk? So you guys should go check out Moment's Like These which is Punklee and The Games We Play which is another Muilticouple, with Layla and John as the focus! Can we try for 13 reviews again?
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