~ What Lies Beneath ~
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Warnings - Strong language throughout and possible scenes of a sexual nature ;)
Disclaimer - I own no-one but Abbie in this story. This is merely a work of fiction; it all came from my brain. At no point do I suggest this story reflects reality, it's entirely made-up. Any other songs, cars or brands mentioned also belong to their respective owners.
~ What Lies Beneath ~
~ Chapter Thirty Six: ~
Meet us at the club. Running a little late, we're getting a cab.
Kelly xxx
Okay, text me when you guys get here. I'm taking the car so I can drive a few back after
Punk x
They pulled up to a huge club. It had several floors and a big queue outside. Kelly took their hands and pulled them to the front of the queue. She whispered something to the bouncer who checked his clip board and let them through. The music was deafening and the walls shook with the force of the bass. Kelly pulled them straight to the bar and shoved strawberry daiquiris' into their hands.
Abbie spotted Phil with the boys in the corner. She decided to leave them to some man time for now. Abbie's phone buzzed signalling an alert. She opened up her emails and frowned as it took her to the 'work' folder. She opened it up, taking a sip of her drink.
Miss Evans,
You've been scheduled for a training session with William Regal tomorrow morning at 10am. Very sorry for the short notice, I was called out of office hours by Mr McMahon. I was informed that it is very important you attend.
Lorraine Sumnan
Creative Secretary
WWE Corporation
Abbie frowned. She had to be in the ring tomorrow? That meant no alcohol for her tonight. She passed her drink to Eve and smiled.
"Have mine, don't get too drunk" she laughed. Eve and Kelly downed them and pulled her onto the dance floor. They danced around, singing along and getting lost in the music. Abbie watched in awe at the way Kelly rotated her hips and Eve swayed with the beat, getting the attention of nearly every guy in the room. Now Abbie had rhythm, but while that was true, she wasn't very practiced at all this sexy dancing. She felt a tap on the shoulder.
"Can I have this dance?" Mike asked.
"Why of course" she laughed, making a space for him.
"You look incredible"
The song changed and every girl in the club screamed and began singing along with enthusiasm. Abbie felt Zack pop up beside her as he joined them.
"Hey I just met you!" she sang to him.
"And this is crazy!" he sang along.
"But here's my number, so call me maybe!" Mike finished.
"Where's Phil?" she asked Zack, leaning in so he could hear her.
"Over by the bar…" he shouted.
"I'll be back" she winked, letting Mike know where she was going before sneaking through the crowd. She stopped when she saw him, sitting at a table just staring down at his glass while Kofi chatted with a mystery girl. He looked lonely…she never thought she'd see the day she felt bad for CM Punk…
"Hey you" she smiled, standing over him to get his attention. His eyes flicked up to meet hers and widened.
"Fuck me…you look…wow" he told her as she took a seat next to him. He reached over and placed a hand on her knee.
"Thank you"
He looked her up and down a few more times until she turned a bright shade of pink. Luckily it was dark. His hand ventured a little higher, kneading her skin.
"Control yourself Philip" she scolded jokingly.
"I'm a red-blooded male, I can't help it…plus dressing like that, I think you knew exactly what it would do to me"
She involuntarily shivered at the tone he used. He looked incredibly handsome tonight, his hair slicked back wearing a tight-fitting black shirt with the top three buttons undone. Dark jeans adorned his lower body with smart sneakers.
"You look extremely hot yourself" she bit her lip. "But before I get distracted, why aren't you on the dance floor Mr Dirty Dancing?"
He laughed at her comment. "I don't know" he shrugged. But he did know. He just wasn't talking. She suspected it had something to do with Eve.
"Come dance with me" she whispered.
"Not right now…"
"Please…"
He stayed put.
"But I love this song" she whined. It was one of her favourites.
"Maybe later" he stroked her arm lightly. She flashed him the puppy dog eyes before reluctantly making her way back to the guys. Dolph and Cody had joined the group, much to Abbie's annoyance.
I won't let go, your body shows
You're everything I need
Won't you stay mine, from dawn till night
We'll live our fantasy
I'm in love, I'm in love
I wanna do it
Cody was edging closer as the music blared.
Let's jump into your ride
Keep driving through the night
Till it's just you and me
I step into your light
I see that it shines bright
We were meant to be
"Mind if I step in?"
Phil pushed through the ever-closing gap between her and Cody, taking her hand and twirling her.
"You came" she beamed.
"For you" he laughed.
They danced while Abbie sang along to every lyric. Her feet were starting to hurt but hell, she was as tall as Phil in these heels and it felt good.
Eve had her back to them, dancing with some of the other girls. Abbie relaxed a little, taking Phil's hands but remaining at arms length.
Suddenly Zack and Mike went crazy, singing along…
Sometimes something beautiful happens in this world
You don't know how to express yourself
So you just gotta sing…
I just had sex!
And it felt so good
Abbie shook her head, laughing. Someone needed to put this on YouTube. They continued, singing a line each.
"I just had sex, and I'll never go back, to the not having sex ways of the past" Zack yelled in her face.
"I ain't one to argue with a good thing, she could be my wife. That good? The best 30 seconds of my life" Mike mimed as Abbie clutched her aching sides from the excessive laughing.
I'm so humbled by a girl's ability to let me do her
Cause honestly I'd have sex with a pile of manure
With that in mind a soft nice-smelling girl's better
"Plus she let me wear my chain and my turtle neck sweater" Phil sang, coming up behind her and placing his hands on her hips.
"She kept looking at her watch - doesn't matter had sex!
But I cried the whole time - doesn't matter had sex!
I think she might have been a racist - doesn't matter had sex!
She put a bag on my head - still counts!" The boys sang in unison.
The song changed as she felt Phil's breath on the back of her neck, and she wondered if it suddenly got hot in there.
I know you want me
I made it obvious that I want you too
So put it on me
Let's remove the space between me and you
She felt Phil pull her away from the group while the others were distracted, leading her further into the crowd. They got lost in the sea of people - ironically surrounding themselves with strangers for privacy.
Now rock your body, oh
Damn I like the way that you move
So give it to me
Cause I already know what you wanna do
Phil wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and she swayed her hips sultrily against him.
Please excuse me I don't mean to be rude,
But tonight I'm fuckin' you
A protest got caught in her throat as he spun her around and knotted his hand in her hair, pulling her close enough to press his lips to hers. As with every time he kissed her, her stomach flipped over as he stole her breath. She felt his strong jaw moving against hers as he controlled the kiss, sucking on her lower lip and locking her face to his. She wasn't entirely sure how long her brain had left the building, but she slowly opened her eyes as he pulled away and scolded him.
"Phil…someone might see" she hissed.
"I'm finding it hard to care right now" he whispered in her ear, brushing his lips across her neck.
Suddenly she felt him tense against her and pull back.
"I'm not interrupting anything am I?"
Abbie recognised the voice immediately and regained her composure, removing herself from Phil.
"Of course not" she told him.
"Could I have a private word?" Cody asked.
Knowing shit was about to hit the fan, she turned to Phil and put a hand on his arm. He reluctantly dragged his gaze from staring daggers at Cody to her.
"I'll be like five minutes…I'll meet you where the others are dancing"
"Leave the building and someone's going home in an ambulance" he warned, looking at Cody.
She sighed and shook her head.
"Can we make this quick?" Abbie asked as they stood in the hallway leading to the bathrooms. It was the only quiet place they could find.
"I just wanted to talk to you"
"About what?" she asked, taking in his appearance. She couldn't deny he was looking great. But that was where the attraction ended for her - he was a pretty face.
"Rosa said some things…"
"And?"
"It made me realise how I miss you" he said softly.
"No you don't. You didn't care about me when we were together so why would you now?"
"YOU pushed me away Abbie! But I didn't try hard enough and I want to make it up to you" he argued.
"Don't try to turn things on me again" she shook her head.
"Let's not fight…I just wanted to wave a white flag and take some steps towards being civil again"
She nodded, tensing up but allowing him to hug her.
"Are you sleeping with Phil?"
Abbie's mouth dropped open and she tore herself from his grip.
"What the fuck? You've got to be fucking kidding me!" she yelled at him.
"Yes or no"
"No! Why the fuck is it your business anyway?" she fumed.
"Because you were mine first" he whispered, angling his face to hers and kissing her.
"What do you think you're doing?" she asked, pushing him away. He looked at her with confusion on his face, though why he was confused was beyond her. "You can't do that any more" she asserted.
He reached out for her but she jerked back. "Don't touch me"
"You know you look like a douche when you make that face at women right?" Phil teased Mike.
"Come on dude, you're just jealous. Over there…the blonde…she's a ten right? Totally staring at me right now" Mike quipped.
"Ehh…an eight, maybe a nine if you're pushing it"
"Her chest alone is a ten" Zack chimed in. "And she's staring at ME"
"We'll see won't we? Because I believe she's heading over here" Mike grinned.
The leggy blonde slunk through the crowds towards the group. Much to Mike's dismay, she pushed past him, weaving around Zack too. She came to a stop in front of Phil who studied her curiously. He smirked at the others as she ran a finger up his chest.
"You look like a bad boy…I like bad boys". She seductively flicked her tongue on the roof of her mouth as she spoke.
"Is that so?" he raised a brow.
"I like your tattoos, they're sexy"
"Think he remembers the chat-up lines we talked about?" Zack asked Mike.
"I think he's doing just fine without them" Mike chuckled.
"Sorry sweet-cheeks. I'm sure you're fantastic in bed but I'm not interested" Phil rubbed his neck. She looked surprised at his rejection before promptly throwing her drink over him.
Zack covered his mouth with his hands, Mike holding back a chuckle.
"Maybe he needed those chat-up lines after all…" he mused.
Phil looked unamused as the front of his shirt clung to his torso, soaked. Luckily it wouldn't stain; black was clearly a good colour choice tonight.
"Has anyone got any tissues?" Mike asked the others.
"It's alright; I'll go to the bathroom…" Phil started.
"Here…" he heard from behind him. He turned, still wiping at his shirt. When he looked up, he froze under the gaze of Eve.
"Thanks" he nodded, taking the tissues and dabbing some of the red wine from his front.
"You're welcome" she smiled a little, returning to Kelly who took her hand supportively.
Both keen to clean up and to avoid any more inevitable awkwardness, he told Zack he was heading to the bathroom. He pushed through the double doors and into the hallway. He froze when he spotted a silhouette he knew to be Cody's in the far corner. Anger crashed over him when he saw Cody lean down and kiss Abbie. Her dark hair confirmed her identity. He slammed his palms into the doors, throwing them open as he stalked back to the group, trying to un-cloud his mind.
"Zack, stop me from doing something really fucking stupid right now" he growled, chest heaving as he felt the blood pounding in his ears. Zack visibly startled on seeing the wild fury behind Phil's eyes. He knew Phil was seconds from losing it completely, and that was never a pretty sight.
"Let's go outside…" he said, dragging Mike along too.
"Man I was so about to score there…you're such a cock block!" Mike whined. He stopped when his gaze reached Phil whose jaw was locked, face red.
The cold night air hit them as they stepped outside, crossing the street so they didn't have to inhale the cigarette smoke.
"I'm this far away from ramming my foot down his slimy fucking throat" Phil snarled, gesturing with his hands before curling them back into fists. He wouldn't even stand still, pacing back and forth.
"Whose?" Zack asked innocently.
"Cody Motherfucking Rhodes…"
"Why?" Zack probed further.
"Shut up dude" Mike tried to stop him but it was too late.
What Phil needed was a distraction. But the questions just made him think about things more. Rage took over him as he threw his fist at the nearest solid object. It smashed into a lamppost, denting the metal.
"Calm down, just calm the fuck down a second!" Mike pulled him back before security called the police, Zack restraining his other arm. Phil breathed angrily through his nose.
"Fuck!"
"Let's go for a walk…" Mike told him, hoping some fresh air and exercise would calm his temper a little. "Zack go back in and let the others know where we are"
Abbie searched all over for the boys but couldn't find them anywhere. Instead she found Kelly and Eve who were having a girl talk in the corner. They stopped as they saw her approaching and Abbie got the feeling she may have been the topic of conversation.
"Err…have you seen the boys?"
"Zack just walked in" Kelly pointed to the door.
"Okay…thanks"
"Hey" she smiled, rushing up to Zack - a welcome friendly face right now. "What's wrong?"
"Did something happen with Phil and Cody?" Zack asked slowly.
"What?" Abbie asked, confused and concerned.
"He came back from the bathroom ready to murder…I don't know what happened but he's pissed"
The colour drained from Abbie's face as the realisation hit her…he must have seen them.
"I need to go find him…where is he?" she asked quickly, afraid Phil had the wrong idea.
"Abbie you need to trust me on this one, leave him be. Let him calm down"
"But…but I need to explain something" she stammered.
He placed his hands on her arms. "Look, I don't know what happened. It's none of my business…but now isn't the time, he says things he doesn't mean when he's angry and only bad will come of it if you try to talk to him now"
"Is he mad at me?" she asked quietly.
"Honestly? I don't know…he only mentioned Cody"
Zack put his arm around her shoulder and gave it a squeeze. "You know you can talk to me right?"
She nodded. Zack waited, as if expecting her to open up but she remained silent. As lovely as Zack was, what happened between herself and Phil very much stayed between herself and Phil.
Zack sighed, apparently accepting she wasn't talking. "Come dance" he motioned.
"Give me a minute…I'm gonna go to the bathroom first" she told him. She headed to the ladies', entering a cubicle and locking the door. She pulled the seat down and sat on it, pulling out her phone.
Her fingers froze over the keypad…what did she even want to say? She settled for something easy.
Where are you?
Abbie x
She was surprised with the speed he replied. She was waiting for no more than a few minutes.
Outside
Punk x
Can I come find you?
Abbie x
As she awaited a reply, she heard chatter as some people entered the bathroom. Wait…she recognised those voices…
"I know you're still upset but what can you do?" a voice she recognised as Kelly's echoed.
"Nothing…I just know something's going on and it just feels like a knife in the back. Is that bad? Does that make me a bitch?" Eve responded.
Abbie held her breath, narrowing her eyes.
"Of course it doesn't. I'd be pissed off in your position too…"
"I feel like a horrible person because she makes him happy, but she's just flaunting it in my face…she pretty much stole my man Kel"
"Do you think they're sleeping together?" Kelly asked. Abbie clenched her fists, biting the inside of her cheek to stop herself from making any noise.
"I hope not…that would kill me" Eve whispered. "I think she'll make him wait"
"You don't know for sure there's anything more than friendship there though really do you? It's not like anyone's seen them all over each other" Kelly remarked.
"They wouldn't be like that in public; it would make them look insensitive. Call it intuition or whatever, but as much as they act like they're best friends…it's her that's keeping him at arms length. If it were up to him, I don't think I'd have been in the picture at all. He'd have had her long ago. That hurts…he never really gave a shit about me Kel; they're having this secret relationship out of pity for me…how pathetic does that make me?" Eve whispered.
Don't bother; I'll be back in five
Punk x
Come find me, I'll meet you outside the ladies
Abbie x
Abbie pushed the door open angrily. "If you're gonna talk about me, at least have the fucking decency to say it to my face"
Eve covered her mouth and gasped.
"I thought we might have sorted things tonight…it's fucking low to be so nicey nice to my face and then fuck me over when you think I'm not listening"
"Abbie leave it" Kelly tried to warn.
"Stay out of this…it's nothing to do with you" Abbie snapped.
"I get it! I told you earlier that I understand why you're hurt and angry! But to come in here and talk shit about me is unfair! What did I do to you?" she directed at Eve.
"You took him from me…I'm sorry…but you did" she whispered, a tear sliding down her cheek. "I thought I was over it; I was wrong"
"That's bullshit…firstly he's not a piece of property that you can fucking possess! Secondly, he has his own mind and he never once discussed your relationship with me! I didn't know anything about it until he told me you weren't together anymore. To suggest I somehow trapped him in my evil web is ridiculous" she argued.
Her mouth fell open when she heard someone clear their throat from the doorway. At some point during her tirade, Phil had walked into the ladies bathroom - presumably coming to find her. Now his eyes flicked awkwardly between Abbie and Eve. He put his hands up and backed off.
"You do realise this is the ladies?" Kelly lectured.
"Ahem…sorry, didn't realise I was interrupting something. I'll just…go"
"Let's go" Kelly told Eve, taking her by the arm and leading her out.
Abbie hauled herself onto the counter, resting her head on her knees. Why was nothing ever simple?
"Abs?" she heard as Phil popped his head around the door. "Is it safe?"
She lifted her head, nodding a little.
"What was that about?" he asked.
She shook her head.
"Why are you upset?"
She paused, looking up at him again. "Nothing to do with them…I'm just scared you think I did something I didn't"
"Is this about…?"
"Cody" she answered for him. "You saw him kiss me?"
He nodded.
"You're mad at me…"
"Abbie I'm not mad at you, I'm mad at the situation. I trust you, and I trust that whatever happened you'll be honest. You're not the cheating type. I'll be honest with you though, I can't promise I won't murder him the next time I see him" he told her, taking a seat on the counter next to her.
"He thinks I'm single Phil…it's not his fault. But I pushed him away; I think he gets the message"
"I'm still pissed at him"
"I know…I'm sorry" she looked down.
"Don't be sorry. If it makes you feel better, some chick threw her drink over me earlier"
"Why would that make me feel better?" she laughed.
"It made you smile" he grinned.
"True. I wasn't going to say anything but you do smell like a drunk" she giggled.
A woman walked into the bathroom, freezing when she saw Phil.
Instead of doing what a normal person would do and apologising before leaving, he pulled a hilarious face at her, sticking out his lower jaw and knitting his brows together.
She recoiled in a mix of fear and confusion, running back into the club.
"So you guys were arguing about me?" he asked, ignoring the fact he'd just been caught in the ladies bathrooms.
"What did you hear?" she asked, embarrassed.
"That Eve apparently blames you for stealing me from her…"
"I heard them talking about me, saying I'm flaunting you in her face and discussing whether or not we're sleeping together" she spat.
She heard him hold his breath at her statement, falling silent. She assumed he felt as awkward as she did that other people were discussing their sex life.
"I'm done being sensitive to how she feels. I did all that. Now she's making you feel like shit for no reason. She doesn't have the right to do that" he shook his head. "Come on" he took her hand, leading her back out to the dance floor.
"You good now?" Mike asked Phil.
"Fucking hell, I'm not a child" Phil complained.
"Don't be mean to Mike, he's just being a good friend" Abbie scolded.
"You got told" Mike smirked.
"Shall we get back to dancing?" Abbie asked hopefully.
"Hell yes" Mike ruffled her hair.
"I need some fun right about now or I swear I'll go mad"
Phil put an affectionate arm around her. Mike looked suspiciously at the pair before pulling them into the middle of the floor.
They sang along to the songs, Zack joining them after his latest conquest turned him down.
"Where are the girls?" Zack asked her.
"I'm just not cut out for female friends…or any friends to be honest" she laughed.
"That's not true, you got me and Kermit here" Zack winked. Mike punched him in the arm.
"I told you not to call me that!"
When I walk in the spot, this is what I see
Everybody stops and they staring at me
I got passion in my pants and I aint afraid to show it
I'm sexy and I know it
The club went crazy singing and dancing.
Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah
Tears of laughter rolled down Abbie's cheeks as the boys wiggled their asses. She joined in, forgetting the drama from earlier.
"I like the way you're shaking that thang" someone whispered in her ear. She flinched as Dolph put a hand on her waist.
"No thanks" she shook him away. Dolph stayed in place. She could sympathise with the guys getting lonely on the road and all, but this was ridiculous. Abbie could see Mike about to tell him to get lost but he was beaten to the punch.
"Fuck off" Phil took Abbie's hand and swapped places with her so she was furthest away from Dolph.
"Since when did you speak for her Punk?" Dolph spat.
"Since this"
Abbie didn't have time to register what was going on before Punk wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her flush against him. He kissed her passionately, opening his mouth so he could form a seal with his lips. He ran his tongue along her lower lip before pulling back. She blushed as Dolph, Mike and Zack stared at them, their jaws on the floor and shock clearly written on their faces...
What will everyone think of Phil's bold move? Why did Vince call Abbie in for training? How will she prepare for her match with Brock? All this and more to come :)
Am I the best or what? ;) I'm updating now because you guys left me such lovely reviews and I got inspired to write this extra long chapter to say thank you! Plus, I can't stop watching that little bit of SmackDown when Punk and AJ made out. That was so hot…he's so hot…DAYYM. Please leave me any opinions, thoughts, comments, feelings, favourite parts, least favourite parts and anything else you feel like! As usual, the more reviews, the sooner the next update :)
The songs mentioned in this chapter are as follows:
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
I'm In Love (I Wanna Do It) - Alex Gaudino
I Just Had Sex - Lonely Island ft. Akon
Tonight - Enrique Iglesias
Sexy and I Know It - LMFAO