HERE IT IS GUYS. The return. Now, to warn you, as a little "I'm sorry" gift, there is lemon is this chapter. It's near halfway, so if you're not into that, skip it. I promise though- it's good. ;)

-Traveler

There is no better way to start a vacation.

Cheree and I were on Cloud 9 coming off the Royal Rumble weekend.

We were supposed to leave straight after Takeover to head towards Universal Studios, but Kacy had the surprise Royal Rumble entrance coming up, so we had to accommodate towards it.

By the way, she did AWESOME. Trevor was basically crying when she walked in that ring in front of thousands of people. It was no surprise- we all know Trevor is a big crybaby when it comes to Kacy.

Once we woke the next morning, we headed that way. Hunter allowed us to take the belts with us, so we could just carry it around as we please. Honestly, I don't think I could survive without it that long. Plus, knowing that Cheree has one too, it makes it much better.

The drive wasn't too long, so Trevor and I took up the front while the girls were in the back, we just talked. That's all we do anyways. We are such a close group, there is nothing that we don't talk about.

We got there, and our hotel was already booked and we just had to walk in and get our card before we got to the room.

Luckily, the room was divided into two so we could have our own beds separate, and although I am close with Trevor and Kacy, I didn't want to see them do whatever they do during the night.

We got our stuff settled, and got ready, and started making our way towards the Universal Studios entrance.

Even though it was January, it was still sunny with no clouds in sight and hot as hell, and we were lucky enough to pack clothes for it. It's pretty much a necessity to fill your closet with shorts and sleeveless t-shirts.

I was dressed with my new t-shirt that was released off the WWE shop yesterday and a pair of khaki pants, and Cheree had short jean shorts on and just a sports bra on, so it was kind of acceptable.

"You've been to a Universal Studios before?" Trevor asks me, looking at me, not seeing his eyes behind his cool as fuck sunglasses.

"Nope. I spent most of my time at the gym during my teenage years."

"Sounds just like you," he says back, and I laugh. It kind of does.

"Did you ever want to go?" Kacy asks in return, as we are a few feet from the front gate and Volcano Bay in the distance, "Because I know you had some thoughts of getting out."

"No. I mostly wanted to go to either wrestling events or axxess signings."

Cheree bumps my shoulder, "Wrestling is your life, huh?"

"Yep. Always has been. Without wrestling, I don't know where I would fit in this world."

She kisses my cheek, and whispers in my ear, "That's cute. Makes me fall in love with you much more."

I smile at her comment as Trevor and Kacy lead us to the admissions booth, where there sits a black man in his mid 60's sitting in a slump behind the glass, reading a book with his glasses on.

Trevor knocks on the glass, and the man looks up, with a look of acknowledgement on his face, "Oh, Trevor! My boy, how have you been?"

"I've been good, Mr. Lawrence. I'm just here to visit, have some fun."

Lawrence nods, putting his book down, "Of course. You know I have a deal with your boss, so you guys can go right in."

"Thank you Lawrence. Stay cool okay?"

"Of course Mr. Mann."

We enter through the gate, and as soon as we are farther away, I ask, "How do you know him?"

Trevor shrugs, "Well, I don't know him personally. He just happens to know Hunter."

"He's apparently known him since NXT was moved here," Kacy explains, "even back to the FCW days. So, in a short story, we've got a full discount for all superstars."

"Sick. I might come here often."

Trevor slaps my back, "Atta kid."

"Might as well," Cheree says, "we both need a tan."

"That's why there are tanning booths, babe."

"I thought you wanted to get out more?" Kacy questions, giving me an eyebrow but still smiling.

"Dammit, you got me there."

We got through the concourse and past the vending carts, and I could basically see Cheree's face light up with glee. It was like she was at home in the middle of the carnage that is basically a carnival on steroids.

I put my arm around her neck, kissing her cheek, "Are you happy?"

She smiles and kisses me back, "Yep. I've never been happier."

When we got back to our hotel room, we were so beat up.

The combined forces of the heat of the Sun and the adrenaline of riding the rides have got us down.

Trevor and Kacy wanted to lay down, so Cheree and I went to our bed and just fell down on the soft mattress, trying to relax our sore muscles.

"Man, who would've thought that riding roller coasters in the sun would nearly kill you?" I say, stretching my limbs out.

Cheree starts looking at her newly acquired perfect tan, which was sexy as hell by the way, "I do. I grew up in New Zealand, remember?'

"I do," I say, running my hand gently on her thigh, "it's just that I've lived in Texas all my life and I've never been this tired."

Cheree scoots over and spoons my side, "You want me to help you with that?"

I spoon her back, laying my cheek on her head, "You already are."

We just lay there in each other's presence, just trying to make the other feel better and much more relaxed.

For the few months I've been dating her, Cheree already seems much more comfortable then she did when it was finally official. Now knowing that she doesn't take too kindly to strangers, and it's not because she hates them but she doesn't trust them due to her past, I've been able to figure it out. Everything has as smooth as it's ever been.

"Hey babe?" I ask against the top of her head.

"Yeah?"

I lift her head up where her eyes meet mine, and I just plant a chaste kiss on her lips, "I love you. You know that right?"

Cheree nods, and this time, she makes the initiation, and kisses me.

She never does that.

I place my hand on her cheek, pressuring to go deeper into the kiss, and at this point, she has made this a full on makeout session.

I sit up, her lips still locked onto mine, placing a hand on the small of her back to push her into me as she climbs onto my lap and runs her hands around my neck.

"Are you sure you are ready for this?" I ask against the corner of her lips.

She kisses my neck, whispering, "I've been ready since the day we met."

That did me in.

I continue to kiss her, laying her on her back, hovering over her, and kissing her neck and exposed chest that is showing from her sports bra.

I begin to work at the button on her pants, and she helps me, wiggling it off and throwing it off with her leg over the side of the bed.

Cheree goes for her bra, showing off her torso, and she looks at me with hooded eyes, "Your turn."

I grin, throwing my shirt off, which prompts her to run her hand across my abs, 'Finally. I've been waiting to touch these."

I lean over and begin to kiss her again, running my hand over her breasts and toned abs, reaching her panties and hooking a finger in them, teasing her.

"Don't do that to me," I hear her say softly, shaking with anticipation and from the teasing of my finger.

I lower my finger down, "You mean that?"

She groans, moving her hand from my abs towards my wrist, guiding me further down.

My finger reaches her clit, and Cheree gasps, "Oh my god…"

I run it along her folds, watching her crumble from sexual arousal and arch in pleasure, "You like that baby?"

"More than you know. Please keep going!"

I didn't say anything as I am now focused on pleasuring her, keeping my finger down there, her hands running through my hair now, bringing my head towards her in a kiss.

I hear her whisper, "Please fuck me now."

In a fluid motion, I rip her panties off and I'm looking for my wallet, which is on the bedside table, grabbing it and yanking the condom out.

Cheree looks at me, "You've had that the entire time?"

I shrug, smiling, "I thought it would've come in handy."

"God bless you, you sexy man."

I laugh, ripping it up and handing it to her, "Want to do the honors?"

She takes it shyly, grabbing at my boxer briefs, and looking at me for permission.

"Go ahead babe."

Cheree yanks it down and just looks, amazed by my length, "Wow, hon."

"If it's too big…"

"Hell no baby, this is going in me. I NEED to feel this."

I run my hands on her thighs as I sit up for her to place it on, and as she rolls it, she is also stroking it, making it hard for me to control, but she eventually lets go, and I move towards her entrance, "Damn Cheree, you are so wet."

"I'm wet for baby. Only you."

"That doesn't help me in my current situation, Cheree," I say, saying through closed teeth, sliding the tip into her.

She gasped quietly, as I attack her mouth, my tongue tangling with hers while I insert inside her, making her groan with pleasure.

I begin the up and down motion, feeling the inside of her and how good she feels.

I feel Cheree grabs my hand and interlock her fingers with mine, as we just breathe together in silence, enjoying each other's presence and how we feel.

"I'm about to be done babe," I say, kissing her cheek.

"Me too," I hear her mumble, "let's finish together."

I quicken the pace, followed by Cheree's louder groans, and her panicked calls for me to go faster, "I'm there…"

"Oh please, Isaac, do it to me…"

I stay in as I go at supersonic speed and ejaculate inside her, both groaning, and fall on top of her, as we breathe heavily together.

I look at her, gauging her reaction, and she's looking at the ceiling with an elated expression on her face, so I kiss her neck, "You okay babe?"

She then looks at me, and kisses me back, smiling into it, "Yep. I'm in heaven right now."

We laugh together and tangle with each other, still naked.

"Got bed head?" Trevor asks Cheree.

Cheree grows red in the face, "What? I mean..yeah, I slept well."

Trevor looks at Kacy beside him, "You believe that?"

She snickers, "No."

It was the following morning after Cheree and I's first experience, and we were sitting at the Universal dining area where they were serving the best breakfast I've ever had.

I see Cheree hide her head behind the breakfast table as I rub her thigh, "Cheree, at least they don't know the details.."

Trevor stands up suddenly with a smile, "Okay, that's enough," we all laugh, "I'm grabbing more waffles. Isaac, I want to talk to you."

I stand with him, "Uh oh, I'm in trouble," I kiss Cheree's head, "don't do anything bad when I'm gone."

She rolls her eyes, but still grins sheepishly, "Okay."

I walk next to Trevor towards the continental breakfast line, and he smacks my arm, and I grabbed it in response, "About time!"

I shake my head, chuckling, "What, you thought I was never going to do it?"

Trevor shook his head, "Nah. Austin and Britt made a bet again on you two."

"Again?"

"Yep, and Austin owes Britt another $20."

"I can't believe you guys. You are so the worst."

"Just go with it. Besides, it'll be great seeing Austin get pissed off at you again."

"Well, not for me!"

Trevor just smiles.

We got back to the PC later that afternoon and we were right back to work.

Once we ran into Austin and Britt, they could automatically tell what had happened from the looks on Trevor and Kacy's face, and Austin looked like he wanted to kill me. I must admit, it was a bit funny.

Cheree had to continue work on her rivalry with Shayna, and since I beat Patrick, I needed a new opponent. I got to Hunter's office, where he sat at his desk, "Hey boss."

He looks at me, "Hey kid. How was your weekend?"

I take a seat, "Great. It was nice to do something other than wrestling."

"Good, you deserved it. So, I'm guessing you are here for your next match?"

"Of course. I'm hanging in suspense right now."

Hunter smiles, "Well, we have some ideas…"

"And that is?"

"We are thinking Johnny."

I lean back in my seat, nodding, not too surprised, "I can definitely roll with that."

"I figured. While you were at Universal, I got in touch with Johnny and he is very excited about being able to work with you."

I rub my hands together, "I am too sir. Beyond ecstatic."

Hunter nods, "Good. You know… the locker room thinks highly of you."

"Really?"

"Yep. Pretty much every single person I've talked to has nothing but high praise, including Austin and Trevor. Trust me Isaac, bringing you here was a good thing. Believe me when I say this… we love you here. Keep that in mind."

I leave his office with a feeling in my chest that I can't describe, as I feel my leg started to vibrate, seeing that it was Mom.

I smile as I answer it, "Hey Mom."

"Hey sweetheart! Hopefully we didn't catch you in a bad time."

"No, not at all. I just got back from Universal Studios."

"Oh yeah? Who went with you?"

"Trevor, Kacy and Cheree. We went only for a day."

"How's the relationship with Cheree going?"

"Great," I say, heading into the catering area, looking for Cheree and the gang, "it seems like we are getting closer with each day we spend with each other."

"That's good son. I'm glad you were able to find her."

"Me too. Hey, is Dad there?"

"No, unfortunately he's not. He's working late again."

I sigh, "Okay, well when he comes home, tell him I said hi and to call me when he can," I see the guys sitting at our usual table, already digging into lunch, "Mom, I've got to go. Thanks for calling, I appreciate it."

"You are welcome son. Love you."

"Ditto, Mom. Bye."

I hang up as soon as I get to table and Cheree sees me immediately, "Hey. What did Hunter say?"

I kiss her, "I'm with Johnny next."

"Hell yeah bro," Austin says, fist bumping me, "Johnny is a rock star."

"I know. I'm pumped up as hell for this match."

As if on cue, Johnny and Candice show up on my right and his hand lands on my shoulder, "Hey kid," with a big smile on his face.

I stand and offer him a hug, also with a few smacks on the back, "I talked with Hunter."

"Yeah? What do you think… you and me?"

"I think it's great. I can't wait to get in the ring with you."

He pats my cheek, "It's like watching your little brother grow up. Proud of you kiddo."

"Thanks," I say, then hugging Candice, and she asks, "Do you mind if he sit here with you guys?"

"Of course," I say, then her and Johnny sit next to Britt and Austin, and we eat together like one big family.

The next day is when training started, and with Johnny, it was like poetry in motion.

No offense to Trevor or Patrick, but working with Johnny has been so easy for me. Just the way he carries himself and how professional he is makes my job so much easier and enjoyable.

Also, this match will blow the others out of the water, and that is saying a lot.

As Johnny and I sit backstage on the next NXT taping, with our training all finished and locked down, we have the NXT intro going off and the crowd getting crazy.

No matter how many times I hear it, it never not gets me pumped up.

I'm dressed in comfortable workout clothes, with my North American title over my shoulder, and Johnny has his usual WWE shop t-shirt and jeans, as we wait patiently in a comfortable silence for the call by Hunter.

I hear my music, and take a deep breath. Hunter calls out my name. Here we go again.

"Here comes the North American Champion!" Mauro says as Isaac "Ruin" Ruiz steps out onto the stage with a big smile on his face, playing up to the crowd.

"He is coming off of another successful title defense against the Velveteen Dream, and I must say Nigel, Ruiz seems to be on a wave of momentum with these series of wins."

"No doubt Mauro," Nigel begins, "and with Isaac continuing this streak, you'll begin to see some confidence build in this young man, as he is among the top stars of the NXT mountain."

Ruiz goes up the metal stairs, taking in the energy of the Full Sail crowd, getting in the ring and raising his title high, and getting more warm responses.

"And he is not short of fans, that's for sure." Percy adds, as Ruiz grabs a mic and his music cuts off, which brings out more cheering.

Ruiz nods along with them, "It's good to be back here at Full Sail still your North American champion!"

The crowd cheers and Ruiz continues, "Now, last time you saw me, I went to war with the Velveteen Dream, and let me tell you guys, the man is who he says he is… the Dream."

"But I prevailed, and I pinned him on this mat to retain my title. Not to sound like a broken record, but I am now without a challenger."

"I am a man who does not ask for a lot. I usually let my ring work do the talking, because the men that come up to me usually get their asses kicked."

"I mean, literally anyone from back there can challenge me without any notice, and I can beat them every single time. It's not being a heel ladies and gentlemen," Ruiz pauses due to the fans reacting to him breaking the 4th wall, "it's called being confident."

Before Ruiz could continue, a familiar theme comes on and the crowd gets loud as Ruiz face palms and Johnny Gargano comes out.

"It's getting hotter in here than Firework Fridays at Universal Studios because here comes Johnny Wrestling!" Mauro yells.

"A man who has claimed to have been robbed of his future rematch for that North American title Ruiz has over his shoulder." Percy says, as Johnny begins to speak, "Isaac "Ruin" Ruiz…. It's good to finally get some one on one with you, because oh how long I've been waiting for this."

The crowd is dead silent waiting for Johnny's next words, "When I was out here last time, I couldn't actually get to talk to you since Ciampa, Cole and Dream were all so desperately trying to get that title shot."

"I've been watching for a long time. I must say I am impressed with how you look in the ring, and I've been biting at the bit to get this opportunity...

"Stop kissing my ass Johnny," Ruiz interrupts, "tell me what you want."

Johnny puts a hand up, "Okay, take it easy. You know why I am here. I want a match with you, for that North American title."

The crowd pops for the idea, and Ruiz leans on the ropes with a look on his face.

"Gargano versus Ruiz for the North American championship at Takeover: New York?!" Nigel says, no doubt with a big smile on his face.

"I'll pay to see that!" Percy says.

Ruiz puts the mic up, "Look Johnny, as much as respect you, I don't think you've earned it."

The crowd boos, and Johnny raises an eyebrow, "Um, I think I do. I don't know if you forgot Isaac, but I've been on a tear since you earned that title. I beat Adam Cole, I beat Shane Thorne, and I beat the hell out of Aleister Black. That gives me the right to beat the hell out of you."

Ruiz snickers, "Johnny, you don't have the right to come down here and insult me. You are the one asking for the opportunity. That reminds me.." he leans further against the ropes, "...if you want to go that route, how about you losing to Ciampa? Dream, who I so happened to beat just last week? Johnny, you might be called Mr. Takeover, but the losses meet up to your wins. So, you know what… I think that helps me a lot. Johnny, you've got your match."

The crowd pops, and Johnny has a big smile on his face,"Just like that gentlemen, we've an official match!" Mauro yells and Ruiz smiles back, "Johnny, I am so waiting to wipe that smirk off your face and beat your ass in the Empire State!"

Ruiz drops the mic and raises his belt in the air, behind the sound of X Ambassadors and the fans cheering for both Gargano and their NXT North American Champion.

There you go guys. Hope it was worth the wait.