Chapter 25: About Time

Punk took a seat at one of the small tables outside of the café…trying to find AJ was harder than he thought. Punk sighed as he grabbed a newspaper that was left behind he was about to read it until something fell when he grabbed.

"Well I'll be damned" Punk thought to himself with a smirk.

*Meanwhile*

"Is this going to be all for today ma'am?" the cashier asked as she rang up a hoodie AJ placed on the counter.

"Yes thank you…oh crap. I'm so sorry I forgot my wallet and I think I know where. Listen can you hold on to that for me…it won't take me but 10 minutes to get it and come back" AJ said with a smile

"Of course ma'am…I hope your wallet is still where you left it though" the cashier replied with a gentle smile

"Me too" AJ replied with a quick smile and rushed out of the store.

AJ finally made it back to the café and rushed right in almost out of breath.

"Hi…umm I was here earlier listen by any chance did someone find a wallet and return it" AJ asked still trying to catch her breath.

"Could you describe the wallet ma'am" the barista asked with a smile

"It's a black and pink star wallet…everything is in there my driver's license, my credit cards, and pretty much my whole identity" AJ replied with smile

"Oh my gosh…thank you so much. You are a life saver…who turned it in?" AJ replied as she took her wallet and held it closely

"A pretty nice guy…he looked intimidating but really nice" the barista replied with a smile

"Is he still here I owe him for this" AJ replied looking around the shop

"No ma'am I saw him walk out once he turned it in…sorry" the barista replied with a frown

"Oh okay well thank you" AJ replied as she turned to walk out.

Before AJ did thought she opened her wallet to check if everything was still there…knowing how New York could be she could walk out with an empty wallet. Everything was there and something more…AJ found a piece of paper folded up. AJ opened it and read it.

If you really want to thank me...I'll be waiting outside- A nice guy

"Sure creep…I don't think so" AJ thought as she crumpled the paper and tossed it in the wastebasket by the door.

AJ walked out the door and placed the wallet back into her purse. AJ then began her walk back to her car.

"Gee you try to do a good deed for someone and you don't even get a thank you. I swear no manners in Chicago and no manners here" a voice said with a chuckle.

AJ felt her body freeze when she heard that voice. She turned around quickly and she felt her heart flip.

"Hi AJ" Punk whispered standing a few inches away from AJ

AJ didn't say a word and just stood there still in shock. Punk bit his lip ring and smiled softly

"I'm so sorry…I'm glad I found you." Punk said stepping closer to AJ

AJ gasped and held her breath…was this real. Was she losing her mind and really imagining Punk standing there

"I missed you…I had to see you again" Punk said rubbing the back of his head.

"Are you real" AJ whispered feeling her eyes welling up with tears.

"Last I checked" Punk replied with a smile

AJ suddenly dropped her purse and ran right into Punk. Punk smiled ash AJ jumped at him hugging him with everything she had in him. Punk sighed softly…god did he miss her, her smell, her smile, and the way she melted into him

"Heaven" Punk whispered into AJ's neck as he held her close

"I can't your believe you're here" AJ whispered into Punk's here

"Yeah me neither…I love you AJ" Punk whispered softly into her ear

AJ sighed those words coming out of Punk's mouth made everything feel complete again…like if everything now had meaning to her again. AJ smiled softly locking her eyes with those bright green eyes as she leaned in close and kissed Punk like if this was the last time she was going to see him.

"Wow…I should do this romantic stuff more often" Punk said once the kiss was broken.

"Shut up…I missed you. I missed you…even that smart ass attitude" AJ replied with a smirk

"Oh really…how much did you miss me" Punk asked with a wink

"How about we get out of here and I'll show you just how much" AJ replied with a smirk

"I like where this is going" Punk replied as he and AJ walked hand in hand to his rental car.