CJ woke up with her back pulled flush against Dean's chest. She looked over her shoulder in time to see his nose scrunch when her hair brushed across his face. She couldn't deny that Dean Ambrose was an adorable man while he slept. She loved how clingy he was because it made her feel like he truly needed her, and not just the other way around. Then there was the way his messy blonde curls hung in his face that she just wanted to play with all the time if she knew he'd let her. He'd gotten used to her touching him, but there were moments where he'd snap back and flinch whenever her hand got close to his head unexpectedly. It was something she could understand, though, and never questioned why.

"What are you doing, your highness?" Dean asked, his voice carrying that usual morning gruffness.

"Nothing, Sir." CJ spoke with a smile, turning over to face him. Sleeping in the knee brace made it easier for her to sleep on her right side, but was still happy to place her weight onto her left side.

"How'd you sleep?"

"I slept, if that's an acceptable answer." CJ dismissed, slowly bringing her hand up to his face. When he made no move to stop her, she pushed his hair out of his face. "You have really soft hair."

"Thank you. Did you sleep well?"

"I slept fine." If CJ had to be honest, she didn't sleep all too great. Bad dreams had her waking up at odd hours; dreams of the Wyatts, dreams of Seth, either way they were dreams she didn't want to have. How Dean had slept through her tossing and turning, she'd never know.

"You're lying, CJ. Wanna know how I know?"

"How?"

"I'm a light sleeper. Wanna tell the truth, now?" Dean asked, tightening the grip around her waist.

"Do I have to? It's really not a huge deal."

"If you say so, sunshine. I have to hit the gym today before Raw, are you going to be alright on your own for a while?"

"What could happen to me in a locked hotel room while I'm stuck in bed until tonight?" CJ asked, small smile playing on her lips while Dean though about it. "I don't think many people know what room I'm in, anyways."

"I guess you're right." Dean decided, smirking when CJ accidentally got her fingers tangled in his hair. "I know I've mentioned liking it rough, but we're cuddling CJ. Damn." He teased, helping her get her hand free before kissing her palm.

"It's not my fault that your hair is so curly and cute."

"I don't think anybody has called my hair 'curly and cute'. So thank you."

"You're welcome. When are you leaving for the gym?"

"Like half an hour. I'm too comfortable to want to move just yet."

"Adam, it's really spacious." CJ said softly, scrolling through the pictures he had sent her when he went to check out an apartment for her. Dean had left for the gym half an hour ago and before he left he had threatened to "tear that ass up" if she even thought about moving to do anything but use the bathroom, so she got up to get her laptop after he left. Testing Dean always proved to be amusing to her.

"But it's close to me and Beth, has a nice view, and it's nowhere close to the college so you don't have to worry about college guys." Adam reasoned, trying his hardest to sound like it's the best he had seen. "It's not as great as home, but it's something."

"This is all so frustrating. I hate Tampa, I do, but moving seems like this huge hassle."

"CJ, I just don't want you to be alone while you're rehabbing."

"I know, but..." She trailed off, hearing Bray Wyatt's laughter on the other side of the door.

"The fuck was that?" Adam asked, looking at CJ's wide eyes. "Chrissie. Talk to me."

"I don't know." CJ mumbled, quickly finding Dean in her contacts.

"Christopher! I know you're in there! Come out and play, darlin'! We won't hurt ya much!" Bray called through the door and CJ shut her eyes while she waited for Dean to answer the phone.

It was a scary thing for Adam to have to watch. Seeing such a strong kid in such fear of whatever was on the other side of that door. If CJ wasn't on strict orders when it came down to caring for her knee to prevent further damage, if that was even possible, he knew that she would've stood up and told them off. But because of this knee injury, Seth confusing the hell out of her, and her newfound dependence on Dean, CJ looked helpless and Adam wished he could be the one to save her from all this. But he was hundreds of miles away and it killed him to see her in this state of panic.

"Why did Dean leave you alone?" Adam asked once CJ had gotten off the phone and she sighed.

"I told him he could because I didn't think anybody knew I was in here. But it won't be a big deal once I'm in Syracuse. I'll call and let them know that I want the apartment and I'll hire movers and stuff. Tell no one that I'm moving. I'm only telling Dean and I have to tell The Authority so they know where to send my check."

"Give them my address. I don't want anybody who could be a threat to you knowing exactly were you live, Chrissie."

"I'll be spending most of my rehab time at your house anyways." She mumbled, pushing her hair back as a commotion could be heard outside the room. "Not even bothering."

"All of your surgery recovery time will be at my house for sure. That's the most critical time and I'm not taking chances." Adam decided, not even bothering to ask what she was talking about. "That's final, Chrissie."

"I can live with that. I've spent longer than a couple weeks in your house." CJ conceded, looking up when Dean threw the door open and trudged into the bathroom. "I'm going to text you, since Dean's back."

"Alright, kid. Stay safe, I love you."

"Love you, too. I'll keep you updated."

"You better. Tell baby boo I said hi."

"For sure." CJ assured before hanging up and shutting her laptop, looking up as Dean left the bathroom still visibly shaking with rage. "What happened?"

"The Wyatts wanted to ambush you when you left. Roman and I made them back off, though. This is why I can't leave you alone for a minute."

"But on the plus side, baby boo," CJ started as he sat down beside her, meeting his curious gaze. "I stayed in bed."

"Honeybee, I'm so proud of you." Dean deadpanned before pulling off his shirt and smirking down at her. "Tell Adam I said 'hi sugarplum'."

Big things are coming CJ's way soon, and that's all I'm saying.

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