A/N: Thanks for the reviews! And yay I'm so glad someone picked up on the Rocky feel to the story! This is very similar to that with obviously a little more relationship drama. The goal I have is to watch them start from nothing and become the successes they are today together.

This Kiss

AJ opted to not over dress for Friday night, mostly to not give Tommy the wrong idea. She had zero interest in dating Tommy even though it had been forever since she had been in a relationship. She was wasn't even attracted Tommy in any physical shape, way or form. She tried to protest stopping for dinner first but he insisted. They ended up at a diner where he talked the entire time about himself and his workout routine. She was relieved to arrive at the small venue that seemed almost like an underground fight club. She smiled wide when she saw Punk and waved at him and he quickly made his way over.

"Glad you could make it." Punk said to her and she blushed slightly, something she didn't do once while out with Tommy.

"Yea she's real excited." Tommy said draping his arm over her shoulders which she subtly shook off.

"Mikey is looking for you." Punk told Tommy.

"I'll be right back." Tommy said to AJ then walked off.

"Thanks." AJ said relieved.

"No problem. He'll be gone a while since Mikey isn't even here." Punk joked. "I like your shirt." he said noticing the x-men shirt.

"Oh, thanks." She beamed.

"Come site over here with me." he said walking her over to the seats right by the cage.

"This is really close." She noted nervously.

"You'll get to see all the action." Punk said to her. "Even though tonight isn't really a big card."

"Tommy made it sound like the best lineup ever." AJ said quietly.

"He's just a big talker." Punk shrugged. "How was your dinner?"

"One sided." she smirked. "You're right about the talking."

"How did things go with your dad the other night?" he asked her casually as he peered down at his phone.

"Oh it's fine and thank you again for the ride." she said to him.

"I didn't mind." he said to her.

"He doesn't usually get like that." AJ said feeling embarrassed.

"I've seen him around the neighborhood." Punk admitted and AJ knew she had been caught. "He hangs out at a lot of the local bars."

"Are you a big drinker?" AJ asked him.

"Not at all. I'm usually the designated driver." he said to her.

"My mom passed away when I was 16 and he started to drink." She confided. "She was his whole world."

"I'm sorry." Punk frowned.

"She was real sick it wasn't unexpected he's just had a hard time adjusting." AJ shrugged.

"There you are." Tommy interrupted just as Punk was going to speak.

Tommy took the seat that was empty next to AJ leaving her in the middle of the two.

"Mikey isn't even here." Tommy scoffed looking at Punk.

"Oh, must have been someone else." Punk shrugged.

"Excited?" Tommy asked AJ placing a hand on her knee and Punk rolled his eyes at the gesture.

"You know what? I'm actually not feeling all that well." She said removing his hand from her knee and standing up.

"What do you mean? The fights haven't even started yet." Tommy chuckled looking up at her.

"It must have been the food at the diner." She said quickly. "Goodnight." She said to both of them and raced out of the small venue.

The minute she hit the street she had no idea where she even was and with no phone she really had no idea how to get back. She looked around to find the street name she was on when she felt a hand on her shoulder and she jumped.

"It's just me." Punk smirked. "I'll give you a ride home."

"No it's ok go back and enjoy the fights." She said kindly.

"Do you know how to get home from here?" He asked her with a grin.

"I was going to figure it out." She said proudly.

"You don't have to because I'll just take you." He shrugged pulling out his car keys. "I'm not going to let you wander the streets alone." he said walking over to his car waiting for her to follow.

"Ok." She said as he opened the passenger side door for her and closed it once she was in.

"So, are you really sick or were you trying to avoid Tommy?" Punk asked as he began to drive.

"Was I that obvious?" She asked trying not to laugh.

"To me but not to him." Punk said to her.

"He's nice and all-" AJ started but Punk laughed.

"You don't have to defend him to me." Punk assured her. "He comes on a little strong."

"I don't even think he likes me." AJ admitted with a laugh. "He seemed more interested in himself."
"You're very smart." Punk smirked keeping his eyes on the road.

"I really feel bad you're missing the fights." AJ said to him.

"I wasn't even planning on going to begin with." Punk told her. "But I thought maybe you could use an escape at some point."

"I was really only going because of you." She said and he looked over to her amused. "I mean because you're always telling me to go-"

"I'm flattered." Punk teased. "I'll take you to go a show."

"Promise?" she asked him.

"Yes and I also promise Tommy won't be there." he added.

"That would be nice." AJ had to admit.

Punk was at a red light and AJ peered over to the old movie theater.

"They're going to be playing Friday the 13th this weekend." AJ noted.

"You like those movies?" Punk asked looking over for himself.

"I love slasher films." She admitted almost smugly.

"Me too." He said to her. "Let's go see it tomorrow."

"Yea?" she asked with a smile.

"Yea, why not?" Punk shrugged. "I have no plans unless you do?"

"No." She answered almost a little too quickly.

"Cool so we'll go." Punk said pulling up in front of her building. "Want me to walk you up?"

"No you've done more than enough." She said taking her seat belt off.

"I'd say I'd call you about tomorrow but I'll just meet you at work." Punk said to her and she nodded.

"I'll see you tomorrow." she said unable to hide her smile and got out of the car.

"So let me get this straight? You went out with Tommy but ended the night with Punk?" Celeste asked the next day at work. She was speaking though the bathroom door since AJ was getting dressed for her movie date inside.

"We didn't end the night together like that and I wasn't out on a date with Tommy." AJ defended.

"Sounded like a date to me." Celeste teased. "Actually tonight sounds more like a date."

"Tonight isn't a date either." AJ said opening the door and even Celeste stood back.

AJ had put her contacts in and had her hair down which was pin straight. Her makeup was subtle but Celeste could see the foundation and light pink gloss. AJ as sporting skin tight jeans and a white tank-top that barely reached the top of her jeans.

"That's it I'm changing." AJ said mortified by Celeste's reaction but Celeste pulled her out of the bathroom before she could close the door.

"Don't you dare!" Celeste warned her. "You look hot!"

"It's just jeans a top." AJ shrugged putting on her black leather jacket.

"It's just I haven't seen you out of sweats in a long time." Celeste said to her.

"I don't want to look like I'm dressing up. I should change." She said quickly.

"You don't look dressed up." Celeste assured her. "You look casual and sexy."

"Sexy?" AJ asked mortified.

"Just relax." Celeste laughed. "You have a great body and you're still barely showing it off."

The door chimed and Punk walked in and Celeste turned to look back at AJ.

"It's too late to change now." Celeste whispered with a huge smile. "Have fun and try to get laid."

"Celeste." AJ hissed.

"Hey-" Punk began but stopped when he saw AJ.

"She's all ready." Celeste pushing AJ forward who was clearly nervous.

"Yea she is." Punk agreed with half a smirk. "Are you sure you don't need her to stay and help you close?" he asked Celeste.

"Nope." Celeste said to him. "Have fun!"

"Thanks." AJ mumbled grabbing her bag and walking out ahead of Punk.

"Hey where are you going!" a voice yelled as Punk and AJ walked to his car. He turned his head and saw his buddy Dean walking over. "You're skipping out early?" he laughed.

"I was there twelve hours today." Punk pointed out.

"I'd be skipping out too." Dean smiled and stuck his hand out to AJ. "Dean Ambrose."

"I know." AJ laughed shaking his hand.

"I'm famous, huh?" Dean asked. "You a fan?"

"I've worked next door for two years." AJ laughed and Punk looked over to Dean whose face dropped in shock.

"AJ?" He asked squinting his eyes at her.

"Do I really look that different?" AJ asked him.

"No of course not." Dean laughed. "I was just messing with you." he said not wanting to make her feel bad.

AJ stepped into the car and when Punk looked at Dean he held up his thumbs and nodded appreciatively.

The movie was fantastic and once they were both inside they really warmed out to each other and ended up chatting during a lot of the movie. They had very similar tastes it turned out and Punk was having a better time than he thought he was going to have. After the movie they stopped at a hot dog truck and walked around the City for a bit.

"I can't believe you put ketchup on your hot dog." Punk laughed.

"I'll put ketchup on anything." AJ said in an almost warning voice. "It's delicious you should try it some time."

"Maybe you should try the hot dog I had first." Punk shot back.

"You put everything on it!" she laughed.

"It's damn good." he said sticking his hands into his jeans.

AJ realized they were outside her apartment and they had walked quit a bit just chatting.

"You want me to walk you back to your car at least?" She offered and he let out a laugh.

"No I think I'll be ok." he teased as they both stopped in front of the building.

"Well, thanks for the movie and hot dog." Shes said nervously.

"Thank you for joining me." he responded. "I had fun maybe I can talk you into a hockey game next."

"Oh I don't know." she smiled shyly.

"I think you'd like it." He encouraged.

"You say that about everything." AJ pointed out amused.

"And have I been wrong yet?" He asked her seriously.

"No you haven't." She had to admit.

"I'd normally say I'd call you but I'll probably just be around the shop." He teased.

"Yea." She said as he slowly walked over to her and was now towering over her.

AJ knew it was coming but nothing could have prepared her for the kiss. She had been thinking about it all night and was thrilled he made the first move. His large hand gently cupped her cheek as he deepened the kiss while she placed her hands on the hems of his jacket. Since he initiated the kiss he didn't mind being the one to deepen it by parting her lips and sliding her tongue into his moist mouth. AJ could swear she heard him moan quietly into the kiss as his other hand moved to the small of her back.

"I should get inside." AJ said pulling away from the kiss reluctantly after a few minutes and the need for fresh air became dire.

"Yea I should get going too." he said forcefully.

Her cheeks were bright red and she knew he could tell but he seemed a little flushed himself. She looked over her shoulder as she opened the building the door and gave him a smile before stepping in. The minute she was gone his grin grew even wider and he practically whistled as he walked back to his car.

Punk was at the gym by six in the morning on Sunday working out. He couldn't sleep much since he kept thinking about that kiss with AJ. He was never one to kiss a girl and have it stick with him like that but she made him want more.

"Surprised you're in so early." Tommy noted as Punk hit the bags.

"Why's that?" Punk asked stopping and using his arm to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

"Dean told me you were out with AJ last night." Tommy said dropping his bag to the floor.

"I was." Punk confirmed.

"What's up with that?" Tommy asked him.

"What do you mean?" Punk asked grabbing his water bottle and chugging it.

"I was out with her Friday night and you swoop in and take her out Saturday." Tommy pointed out. Punk let out a laugh as he closed his water bottle.

"You have zero interest in her." Punk pointed out. "You didn't even care when she bailed on Friday night."

"How do you know?" Tommy asked him.

"Ok well I guess she had zero interest in you." Punk shrugged. "Why are you giving me a hard time about this? You don't like her at all, you don't even think she's pretty."

"I happen to think she has a good personality." Tommy defended.

"No you don't you thought she'd be desperate and you get laid." Punk argued amused.

"Well you took her home Friday night how did that work out for you?" Tommy asked.

"I didn't take her home for that reason I took her home because it was late and she doesn't drive." Punk said to him.

"And what about last night?" Tommy questioned.

"Last night I took her to the movies because I wanted to." Punk shrugged. "You have a problem with that?" he asked getting annoyed from this entire conversation.

"I do." Tommy said surprising him. "You broke the code. I was seeing her."

"No you were trying to either get laid or piss me off I'm not sure which one. You knew I liked her yet you asked her out and I'm not discussing this anymore because I'm not a teenager anymore." Punk said to him.

"You told me if I got to know her I'd like her." Tommy argued. "I did what you told me to do and then you snuck behind my back and asked her out."

"I can't believe you're really willing to fight with me over this." Punk said folding his arms. "Why are you always trying to pick a fight with me?"

"Maybe it's my competitive personality." Tommy shrugged.

"I'm starting to think that's really it." Punk agreed.

"So where do you and AJ stand now?" Tommy asked him.

"It's not really your business." Punk snapped grabbing his towel. "But I can tell you were you stand with her."

"Yea, where's that?" Tommy asked trying not to laugh.

"Not next to her." Punk laughed walking past him and into the locker room.

A/N #2- Are we starting to get a feel for Tommy as well?