A/N: Special Thanks to Randy is a God for clueing me in on AJ Styles. It turns out his name isn't Anthony Jones (which I made up) but it's actually Allen Jones. So THANKS a lot Randy is a God for helping me out with my cluelessness.

Man, I fucked up. What happened last night wasn't supposed to happen. Not that I regret it. I didn't want to rush into anything. I mean that was our first time together, and technically, her first time. I didn't want to push her to do that, and now, I feel like an ass because I couldn't control myself. At least I remembered to use a damn rubber. I looked down at Ari, who was sleeping next to me. This is how every morning should be; with Ari by my side I smiled to myself as I traced her cheek with my finger. She had a small smile on her face. Maybe she enjoyed herself as much as I did I smirked, kissing her on her forehead. Then I got up, put on my boxers, and walked into the bathroom. When I came out, Ari was awake, watching Spongebob.

"Hey princess," I said, kissing her forehead.

"Hey." She said, absentmindedly, she was still watching her cartoon.

"Sweetie, you're like 17 now, why are you still watching this idiotic cartoon?"

"Because I'm Ariel Nicole Cena, and I can do that." She laughed. I noticed that she hadn't stopped smiling. She got up, wearing only her underwear and a tank top.

"Whatever. I'm hungry; wanna go to the little buffet downstairs?"

"Yeah, let me get some clothes on." She went in the bathroom, and came out in a Randy Orton Legend Killer Tour shirt that she'd cut and it stopped at her belly button. It had rips and tears in it that showed skin, but teased you at the same time. Her low-rise jeans were tight, and they showed her off perfectly. He black and white shell-toes were clean and she had her hair in a pony tail.

"Damn baby, you gotta tease me like that? You know what those jeans do to me!" I said, kissing her neck.

"Shelton, don't start…I'm hungry, we can play later." She said, laughing.

"Okay, okay." We left the room after I threw on a black t-shirt and some jeans along with a black do-rag and black fitted along with my black timberland boots.

"Ay Ari," I said as we were waiting for the elevator.

"Yeah?" she answered, smirking at me.

"You okay with what happened last night? Because if not, I'm sorry. My intention of me coming down here wasn't to sleep with you, please understand that. I know what you've been going through, and I didn't mean to rush you. I just don't want any regret for what happened last night." I said; glad to get that off of my chest.

"Babe, I always said that things happen for a reason, so us being together last night must have meant to be. I stopped it a lot of times, but that was only because I wasn't sure if it was right. But now I know that I love you so much, and I'm not scared to show it either. And you waited like a year before we did anything; that alone let me know that you loved me. So, what happened between us wasn't rushed, it was perfect." She smiled at me, and I leaned in and kissed her. We must have been kissing a while, cause next thing I knew, I heard a laughing voice call out.

"Damn, five minutes and still going strong. I see why you didn't want to hang out with me last night!"

I turned around and saw a guy leaning against the wall, a stopwatch in hand, smirking. He looked really familiar to me.

"Allen, grow up, or do I have to make you tap out again?" Ari said, smirking.

"You're on Mermaid."

"Mermaid?" me and Ari said at the same time.

"Yeah, you have the same name as the Little Mermaid; Ariel." He laughed.

"So now I'm Mermaid?" she smirked, crossing her arms, amused.

"Yep, that's my nickname for you, and only I can call you that."

"Fine, whatever. Allen, this is my boyfriend, Shelton Benjamin. Shelton, this is Allen Jones, also known as AJ Styles."

I shook dude's hand, and then it clicked when she said AJ Styles. He was a newbie in OVW when I left for WWE. He hadn't been too good, but now, I hear that he was one of the best in OVW; he was rumored to be out of OVW in about six months, around the same time Ari was supposed to get signed. I'd sent Vince the tape of her dark match in DC after John had sent it to me, and Vince wanted her in the WWE. Her finisher was phenomenal. How the hell she was able to pull that one with out me, Matt and John knowing it is beyond me. I'm guessing the Xtreme bunch had something to do with it though.

"What's up man? Thanks for being so nice to Shorty, and for sticking up for her against the Barbie's. She can be a handful when she's pissed, trust me, I know." I laughed as she flipped me off.

"No prob man, I know what it's like to be the new kid. And Page is a bitch, so there was no way I was going to leave her alone to that wrath." He laughed.

"Excuse me, but uh, didn't I beat the Cameron chick, and embarrass the hell out of the Page girl without either of your help. I'm a big girl now; I can take care of myself." Ari said, eying the two of us.

"Yeah, you're a big girl, but you still can't even get on the big rides at the carnival by yourself, baby." I joked, plucking the tip of her nose.

"Leave my height disadvantage out of this, Shelton. Just because you are tall as all hell, doesn't mean you make fun of your girlfriend about it, asshole!" she laughed

"I love you too," I smirked, kissing the tip of her nose, right where I plucked it.

"I know who doesn't? Hey Allen, we were about to go shut down the breakfast buffet. Wanna come with?" she said, as I went and stood behind her.

"Okay. I'm starved anyway."

We went downstairs and started to eat. AJ challenged Ari to an eating contest where the winner won $50 from the loser. Big mistake. The girl ate six plates of pancakes, eggs, sausage and toast. AJ only had three. I laughed at his face when he watched Ari order her sixth plate.

"Pay up AJ!" she smirked, drinking a glass of apple juice.

"Damn girl, where do you put it all?" AJ laughed.

"I dunno, I just eat it. Where it goes after it's in my mouth I don't control!" she laughed. I looked at my watch. I had to make it to the airport in four hours so I could be on time for Smackdown, which was in Atlanta, Georgia.

"Babe, I gotta get to the airport pretty soon. And you said that we could play later…." I whispered in her ear. She grinned, and we left AJ talking to some blonde chick. It was a complete re-enactment of the night before.

Ari's POV

Shelton was in the shower, so I turned on my laptop that I'd gotten for my birthday, and looked at my buddy list. I saw a couple of friends on and decided to talk to my cuzzie

HipHopPrincess: hey cuz!

Rebel Debutante: Ari! Shrieks god, it's good to hear from you!

HipHopPrincess: I know. So, how're you and my best friend doin?

Rebel Debutante: Smiles

HipHopPrincess: Kathryn Marie Cena, what happened that you're not telling me?

Rebel Debutante: Well, Lamar met the fam, everyone loves him, except my mother of course. Then we went shopping…

HipHopPrincess: Bad idea…Mar-Mar is as big of a shop-a-holic as I am. We have shopping contests!

Rebel Debutante: I know! This fool spent $600 in one store!

HipHopPrincess: Let me guess, the electronics store, or the sports store, right?

Rebel Debutante: Electronics store. He bought like four PS2 games, an on-line thingy for X-Box, all type of junk.

HipHopPrincess: He's Lamar Mason, whadya expect? N E WAY, I got some news for you…

Rebel Debutante: Spill Woman!

HipHopPrincess: Well, ya know how me n Shelton's anniversary was yesterday?

Rebel Debutante: Yeah…what bout it?

HipHopPrincess: Well, he showed up last night, and gave me this awesome bracelet that matches the ring n locket he gave me. He had the room decorated in my fave colors, (blue n white) and he had white roses all over the floor and bed, and blue and white candles lit…it was so romantic gurl…

Rebel Debutante: OMG! Did what I think happened happen?

HipHopPrincess: Depends on what you think happened…

Rebel Debutante: IT DID HAPPEN! OMFG! ARI I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU! YOU AND SHELTON…

HipHopPrincess: You finish that sentence, when I see you again, I'll kill you. But yes…I did do it...

Rebel Debutante: Ari…I'm so happy for you. Where's Shelton now?

HipHopPrincess: Shower.

Rebel Debutante: Uh-oh, Mar-Mar's here, we're going 2 the Movies.

HipHopPrincess: K, C U l8r.

Rebel Debutante: Luvs ya!

HipHopPrincess: Bye!

Rebel Debutante: kisses Bye, bye!

HipHopPrincess has logged off

Rebel Debutante has logged off

As I logged off of my laptop, Shelton came out of the bathroom, completely dressed – from the waist down. He was carrying a jersey in his hand along with a white T-shirt.

"What's cookin' good lookin'?" I joked, pulling my Legend Killer Tour shirt down over my navel ring.

"Nothing much, but why do you keep hiding your belly button ring? Your dad and just about everyone else knows you have it!"

"Habit, I guess" I said, sliding on my tennis shoes.

"You coming with me to the Airport?"

"Why else would I be putting my shoes on?"

"Your sarcasm isn't needed."

"Well, it's always wanted, even if it isn't needed" I smirked, putting on mascara, the only real make-up I wear, not counting colored lip gloss.

"NO, it's not. But I love you anyway."

"What else is new?"

"My boxers."

"EEEWWW! I don't care that they're new. Honestly Shelton, you are so gross!"

He just laughed and pulled his shirt and jersey over his head. Then he added his trademark black do-rag, and added a black and blue fitted cap to match his jersey. We got up and we caught a cab to the airport.

"Call me when you land, okay?" I said, wrapping my arms around his waist. He hugged me tight and kissed my forehead.

"I promise. You'll be the first one I call. Watch Smackdown tonight?" he asked, still hugging me.

"Wouldn't miss it. I never do."

"Aight, that's my plane. I love you princess."

"I love you too, Shelton." I kissed him with all I had, trying somehow to get him to stay, but knowing it was time for him to go. I broke the kiss when he started to inch his fingers up the hem of my shirt.

"Whoa buddy, don't start anything, unless you're gonna finish it." I joked, pulling his hand out of my shirt.

"Okay, though I wouldn't mind hanging around here a few more hours…"

"Shelton Michael (A/N: Not real middle name) Benjamin, if you don't get your ass on that plane this instant…"

"How'd you figure out my middle name?" he said quickly.

"I have my ways…like going through your wallet while you were in the shower and looking at your driver's license."

"Whatever munchkin. I love you so much though, remember that, aight?"

"Aight, call me the second you get in Atlanta."

"Aight, damn, I'm gonna call you, mother."

"Just like you said last night…seriously, I worry about you."

"I'm a grown-ass man, ain't nothing gonna hurt this right here," he said, pointing at his well-sculpted torso. I smiled, and kissed him again.

"Shelton, get your ass on the plane!"

"Bye baby." He whispered, picking me up when he hugged me.

"Bye," I whispered in his ear, tracing my tongue along the rim of it and enjoying the shiver that it sent through him.

"Quit playing, you know what you doing to me right now?"

"Yeah, that's why I did it! Now get on the plane, and stop procrastinating!"

"Fine, Bye baby!" he smirked, jogging to the terminal.

"Bye," I whispered, waving.

It was 45 minutes to Smackdown, when my cell rang. I smirked when I saw the name flash "Allie"

"Hello?"

"Hey Mermaid!"

"What's up AJ?"

"Nothing, just bored."

I rolled my eyes. "So you're only gonna call me when your bored? That's nice!"

"I didn't mean it like that, smart-ass."

"All the time, Allie!

"Dude, DONOT call me Allie, that's just gay."

"Well, I call Shelton Shelly sometimes…so you're Allie."

"Fine, whatever. What you doin?" he said in a sing-song voice.

"Waiting for Smackdown to come on…what about you?"

"Same thing."

"Wanna come over and watch? We're in the same hotel, after all."

"Sure, why the hell not? I'm wearing my PJ's down the hall though, because I don't feel like putting on anymore clothes."

"I don't care…'slong as you're not naked or in your underwear. I'm in mine too!"

"In that case, I'll see you in 20."

"Alright Allie, see ya in 20." I laughed.

"Don't Call Me…" what ever he didn't want me to call him; I didn't hear him, because I hung up before he could finish the sentence. I laughed to myself as I pulled on a pair of shorts over my boxers. Then I decided to check my email, and found a particularly interesting one from XtReMeDiVa.

Hey Gurl! Wuz up? Got a Question. Shelly-boy came from visiting you today, and he's been constant smiles ALL DAY. Even when him and Mattie (my Matt, not ur bro) were exchanging insults (just joking with each other, of course) he was smiling. SO, what I wanna kno is…Did u n Shelly do the deed? DON'T LIE TO ME EITHER, ARI! I know you've told Katie, because she almost let it slip when we were IM'ing. So SPILL IT ARI!

Not-So-Patiently Waiting,

Amy "Lita" Dumas

I laughed to myself as I replied.

Hey Aims, what you're thinking is completely and utterly TRUE! I did, as you call it, 'Do the Deed'...TWICE! It was amazing, and nothing like I thought it would be. I mean, we waited a year, and he was really gentle. I mean it was nothing like I imagined it. I can't describe it (but then again, who would want a play by play of my first time?), but it just felt right, like it was meant to happen, you know? Then this morning, we went to breakfast, came back, and did it AGAIN!!!! (lol) but I'm not gonna get into that…call me when you get this…K?

Luvs ya much,

Ari

As I closed my laptop, someone knocked on my door. I opened the door to reveal AJ standing there in a pair of baggy pajama pants and a wife beater. In his arms was a huge bag of Cheetos, a 2-Liter of Sprite, and assorted cookies and candies.

"Hey Allie! Glad you could make it!" I laughed, snatching the Cheetos and walking back into the Living room.

"Number one, I thought I told you not to call me that. And number two, THOSE ARE MINE!"

"Finder's Keepers!" I smirked, opening the bag.

"That's immature!"

"What's wrong with being immature? My room, my rules!" I said, my mouth full of Cheetos.

"Nevermind, Mermaid. How much time till SD kicks off?"

"About 25 minutes, put it on MTV."

"Why?"

"Because Ari Cena said so!"

"You're stealing other people's gimmicks Cena? That's not fair."

"Yeah, yeah, get over it." I laughed as my cell rang.

"Yo!" I answered, not looking at the number.

"I swear you're getting more and more like your dad everyday. Now you two even answer the phone alike. What's up baby girl?" the voice on the phone said.

"Oh, hey Uncle Paul!" I said, signaling to AJ to keep quiet.

"So, I'm walking around the arena tonight, just visiting with your dad and Randy and DeWayne, and I bump into a certain young man who has a smile like the Cheshire Cat on his face looking at your picture in his wallet. I overhear this young man talking to a certain extreme diva, talking about last night…which coincidentally is your 1 year anniversary. Now I'm not going to tell your father what was said in this conversation, but I'm warning you…when he and your brother, and Randy, DeWayne, Rey, Dave, Mark and Eddie find out, a certain someone isn't going to be very happy."

"So you know what happened last night?" I said, nervously.

"Yeah, I know, and I also know that it was your first time, so I respect your decision, even though I don't agree with it."

"Uncle Paul, I'm 17 years old. It's not like I did it at 14 or 15, relax."

"Actually I'd prefer if you didn't do it at all, but I'm not your father, and it's a little too late to have that conversation." He chuckled.

"Okay, thanks for the warning Uncle Paul." I said, turning the TV up.

"No problem. You watching Smackdown?"

"Of course, not like I'd miss it with all of you guys there."

"Okay, love ya princess."

"You two Uncle Paulie."

"Don't call me that."

"No. it fits you."

"BYE!"

"See ya!" I giggled and hug up the phone. My theme song (Breaking The Habit y Linkin Park) was on MTV. I danced around along with AJ, who had eaten the rest of the Cheetos while I was on the phone. I checked my watch and saw that it was 8:00.

"Okay, SD time!" I said, turning the TV and flopping down with a pack of Oreos that AJ had brought over.

"My Oreos!" he said, snatching them back.

"Fine," I said, snatching the Nutter Butters and Chips Ahoy. SD opened with Uncle Randy, Uncle Wayne and Dad arguing about who will win the Triple Threat match at Armageddon in two weeks. Then Uncle Eddie and Uncle Mark talked about the matches of the night. Shelly was going against the asshole known as Carlito Caribbian Cool for the US Title. I smiled to myself, because the second the announcement was made, I called dad, and he said that the match was going to be improved. Shelton has a chance to be US Champ. Matt's match for the Intercontinental title against Shane was set for Armageddon. I hung up with my dad and sat down with AJ to watch SD.

Ain't no stoppin me NOOOOO…

I smiled to myself as I watched Shelton come down and into the ring. Then the creepy Carlito dude came out along with Jesus, his girlfriend. He came down into the ring and the match began.

"Well, the match has started, and the US Title is on the line between Carlito Caribbean Cool, and Shelton Benjamin." Mark Calloway said.

"That's right Mark, and if you ask me, Shelton Benjamin definitely has the advantages in this match. He's got speed, strength, and hunger. This rookie hasn't been a solo competitor very long, and he's desperate to get some of the WWE gold on his own." Eddie Guerrero responded.

"Well, Eddie, if you ask me, Carlito's got the advantage. With age comes experience. And Carlito's got about 10 years experience over Shelton's one and a half, one of which he was a tag team competitor."

"Well, there's Carlito with a single leg Boston Crab. Benjamin doesn't look like he's gonna quit anytime soon though."

"This kid's got heart, a lot of it, and sometimes, having a lot of heart can make you really stupid. I mean now's the time to tap out before serious damage is done to his knee." Mark said to his colleague.

"Seems Carlito is tired of waiting for the tap, he's going for a German suplex. And Benjamin reverses it into a T-Bone Suplex! And One, Two, Three!"

Here's your winner, SHELTON BENJAMIN!

I shrieked and hugged AJ. Then I sat back down, in time to see Shelton climb the turnbuckle with the belt and mouth the words: Ari, I love you baby! Into the camera.

I stole some more of AJ's cookies, and smiled to myself.

I love you too Shelton. I love you too.