Dean-
The guys and I had a couple of more drinks before going up. I couldn't sleep even if I was drunk and tired, turning over to the cold side of the bed, I grunted. Punched the pillow. Picking up my phone and dialing Lexi. My eyes were closed as I heard her voice, low and groggy.
"Jon, do you know what time it is?", she whispered.
"I just wanted to hear your voice. I can't sleep Lex, please come here or I can go there", I said.
"No", she said.
I opened my eyes quickly. Sitting up fast, rushing to my head, I felt dizzy. I put my hand to my head, closing my eyes again.
"What do you mean no?", I asked.
"Dean I'm tired, its late, please just try to sleep", she said.
"I can't, I already tried", I said low.
"Then go find Roman or Seth and cuddle with them", she said.
I smiled to myself knowing she was only trying to make me laugh.
"Lexi", I whined.
"Yeah?", she asked.
"I'm sorry", I said.
I heard her sigh on the other end of the phone.
"Dean, can we please talk about this in the morning? You need sleep baby and so do I. I promise to go over once I get up", she said.
"Ok, I love you doll face", I whispered.
"I love you too, Lunatic", she said.
I heard her giggle, making me smile. I set my phone down on the table beside my bed. Laying back still not able to sleep. Closing my eyes and thinking of Lexi, finally let me fall deep into my sleep.
The next morning I jumped, feeling my bed shift a little. I opened my eyes, they hurt from the bright sun coming through my window. My head hurt, like someone bashed it into a table. I groaned, when I felt a cold, wet towel on my forehead. Reaching up to grab a small wrist, the feel of the skin under my fingers was warm, my body reacted to it, like it knew who this was.
"Its ok, it's just me", her voice was low and soft.
I turned to see her dark brown eyes looking into mine.
"Good morning my prized fighter", she said.
"My head is pounding hard, fuck it hurts", I said.
She leaned over me, catching her sweet scent of strawberry. That smell drove me crazy. She put two pills in my hand and held a glass of water for me. I took them, taking the glass from her and downing the whole thing. I didn't realize my mouth was so dry. I wanted to get up, but she pushed me back down.
"No no tough guy, you need rest", she said.
"I'm good baby", I said.
She took the towel off my head and placing a hand on my cheek, she hushed me. I felt her fingers brush my cheek softly, closing my eyes and putting me back to sleep. When I woke back up, Lexi was gone. Jumping up, feeling a little better now. I heard voices from the living room.
"Hey, well if it isn't Rocky Balboa", Bryan said.
"I missed a hell of a fight man", Cena said.
His arm wrapped around Nikki, she smiled at me.
"How long have you guys been here?", I asked.
I coughed to clear my throat.
"Since this morning, Lexi wanted to let you guys sleep more", Brie said, handing me some coffee.
"Thanks", I said.
I sat down on the couch next to Cena. Stopping before taking a drink.
"Where is Lex?", I asked.
"Calm down, she's checking on Roman and Eva's checking on Seth", Bryan said.
I had forgotten Roman and Seth were as wasted as I was. We also seemed to have forgotten we had a match tonight. I ran a hand through my hair.
"Seth is still sleeping, I didn't know he talked in his sleep. Something about him grabbing Lexi's butt last night", Eva said, walking into the living room.
I turned to her quickly, jumping up.
"What?", I yelled.
"Relax dude, I told her to say that. That's what you get for getting me drunk last night. If you want to get in my pants Dean, all you had to do was say it", Seth said as he walked into the room.
Brie went back into the kitchen laughing, then coming back with another cup for him.
"Oh coffee, yes, thank you", he kissed her cheek, making her blush.
Bryan not so happy about it.
"You're welcome", Brie said, sitting next to Bryan.
Lexi came out of the hall, holding an empty cup. I went over to her and kissed her cheek.
"well, I see Dumb and Dumber are up", she said.
She pointed to me then Seth. I groaned. Seth took a sip of his drink.
"Oh haha Lex, need I remind you of what happened when you were drunk", he said.
She glared at him, I did too. Seth pointed to everyone.
"Hey there are witnesses. Touch me and you're done Ambrose", Seth warned.
"That won't stop me Rollins", I said to him.
"Oh could I use the shovel?", Lexi asked, holding her hand up, smiling.
"Roman will protect me", Seth mumbled.
"How is Roman?", I asked her.
"He's ok, he is just sleeping it off. I can't believe you got him drunk Dean", Lexi said.
She slapped my arm hard. Brie and Nikki doing the same. Eva shrugged, walking over to me and copying them.
"Hold on, you call us names but Roman is the one who gets sympathy? This isn't right", Seth said.
"I'm so with you on that, I won't kill you now Seth. I say we murder Roman", I said.
All the women in the room gasped. All us guys groaned.
"Don't you dare touch a hair on his beautiful head", Nikki said.
Cena coughed and then glared at her. She smiled at him and hugged him tight. I dared to glance at Lexi, who had her arms crossed. I pulled her into me by her hips. Kissing her cheek.
"I'm just kidding", I said.
"Better be or us four will bury you all, Roman will help", she said.
"I know how much you love Roman. I won't hurt him doll face, he's my best friend", I whispered to her.
"Excuse me", Seth said.
She and I turned to see he was going to pass us to go to his room, his hands on his hips.
"What about me? Have you forgotten all those sweet moments we shared? I thought we had something, first her and now him. Ugh", Seth said.
He rubbed his forehead. Lexi giggled into my chest, I chuckled.
"Seth", he stopped me.
"No, don't. I get it, but you will miss me Ambrose, mark my words", Seth said.
He turned away dramatically. Lexi was still giggling. I rubbed her arms and she looked up at me. Her look let me know it was time to talk. I nodded. Brie spoke up before we moved towards our room.
"We should go, we have a live event tonight", she said.
"Hope you won't be too hung over for that Ambrose", Cena said, Nikki by his side.
We were taking on, Cena, Bryan, and Sheamus.
"You better watch your back man", I said.
He chuckled before they all left. Turning back to her, without thinking, I placed my hand on her stomach softly. She put her hand over mine, squeezing it.
"There's a little piece of us in there", I said low.
"Yeah, the size of a peanut. Your ok with it?", she asked.
I pulled her with me to the couch, sitting her on my lap. One of my hands was around her back, the other holding onto her hand in her lap.
"I'll admit it, I was freaked at first, but Roman and Seth helped calm me down", I said.
"What worried you?", she asked.
She had worry in her eyes, like she was waiting for me to say I didn't want this. I placed my hand softly on her cheek.
"My folks. They weren't good at raising me and I mean, half of the time I was the one taking care of them. I dropped out of high school to help my mom after my dad left us. She never pushed me to go back to school, never thanked me for any of the money coming in and keeping a roof over her head. As soon as she got a new boyfriend, I was out. Her last words to me were, you're trash Jon, I can't believe your my son, if you screw up don't come crawling back to me for help. You ungrateful piece of shit. I mean, I never expected a thanks for the help son but", I stopped.
"It would have been nice to hear", she said, finishing for me.
I nodded. I felt her fingers run softly through my hair. She waited for me to continue.
"My dad left us, me, without a second thought. I was thirteen years old. I begged him to stay, but he brushed me off", I said.
Looking into her eyes.
"I won't do that baby, I won't be him. I will love this baby just as much as I love you", I said.
"I know Jon. I don't know your father personally but from what I got from what you just told me, you're nothing like him. I know you don't like it when I'm mushy but you're the sweetest guy I know. You're protective and smart. You're going to be an amazing dad love", she said.
"I don't know how to do this Lex", I said.
"Neither do I. We're gonna learn together, we're gonna make mistakes and its ok. No one is a perfect parent. Besides we have Roman, I'm sure he'll give us a couple of notes right", she said.
"Damn straight", Roman said.
We turned to see him leaning against the wall, smile on his face. He moved towards the couch across from ours, Lexi shifted from my lap, sitting close to me.
"Man I was scared when we brought my baby girl home. I didn't know what to do. She would cry, not knowing if she needed a diaper change or if she was hungry. My mom was actually the one to tell me to calm down and just breath. It was ok to do things slowly. She would tell me as soon as we were comfortable enough with her, we would learn her sleeping habits. When she's hungry or needs a new diaper. We just had to get over the nerves, we did. It got a little easier, but our sleep though, not enough. But its worth it", Roman said.
"Thanks Rome", I said.
"What's family for, we're brothers. You know you can count on me for anything", Roman said.
"Me too. I don't know what its like to have a baby, but I'm willing to get a little experience in. Uncle Seth", Seth said, smile on his face.
He looked over at us. I might not have had the best parents, but I did have a family. They were my family. Lexi kissed my cheek.
"Next topic", she said to me.
I knew she meant about what happened last night. I licked my lips. Before I could say anything, she stood up, taking my hand to lead me to our room.
"Someone's in trouble", Seth said.
"Shut up Dumber", I glared at him.
"What did he just call you?", I heard Roman say to him, before I closed the door behind me.
She sat down on our bed, I watched her before walking over to sit beside her.
"I know I should have listened for my phone. I know I should have been the one to pick you up and I know I shouldn't have gone through your file, but I was worried. The guys were trying to take my nerves away, then we got back to the hotel and I went to the bar telling myself I just need one to calm my nerves. Roman and Seth followed, drink after drink followed, then Summer Rae came over to us. Then you walked up to me with fucking Orton, pissing me more off by the way. Then he had to go and push me away from you, but for you I will go to Orton and apologize. He helped you out last night and I should have thanked him for getting you and Nikki home safe. I know the reason you called him was my fault. Roman and Seth told me last night that you tried to call them as well. We fucked up, I know", it all came out at once.
"Slow down, go back to Summer Rae", she said.
I glanced at her.
"What?", I asked.
"You said Summer Rae came up to you", she said.
I could hear the sadness in her voice. Getting on my knees in front of her, taking her hands in mine.
"I swear I told her off, we all did. Nothing happened", I said.
"I trust you", she said.
"No more drinking. I'm off the stuff for good", I said.
"That's not true, you need a beer at least once in a while. I just don't want you getting too wasted. I don't like that Jon, he scares me", she said.
"Done", I said.
I got up, sitting back next to her. She turned to me.
"You were going too fast. I only caught half of it, then the rest went blank after Summer Rae", she rolled her eyes saying her name.