Escape

"This isn't how I envisioned our trip going." Punk said looking out the window of the rundown motel they were holed up.

"We did get to do some stuff the first two days." AJ shrugged as she sat on the bed playing her DS.

"I was not expecting a hurricane." Punk frowned and looked back at her. The motel was lit by candles since they had lost power hours ago as the hurricane made landing.

"It's fine." She said turning the DS off.

"I wanted this to be amazing." Punk said flopping onto the bed stomach first. "I wanted to make up-"
"Stop." She warned him. "We promised not to talk about any of that stuff."

"I know." He said looking over to her. "I just wanted this week to be amazing for you kind of like an extended birthday week."
"You getting my father to that dinner was all I needed." AJ said to him.

"I'm actually surprised you went home." Punk noted.

"Since the dinner we've talked everyday." AJ said to him happily. "I'm just trying not to get my hopes up. I know this might not last so I want to enjoy it for as long as possible. He really likes you by the way."

"Who doesn't?" Punk scoffed sarcastically. "I just want this weather to turn so we can get out of here." he sighed rolling onto his back and looking up at the ceiling. "We don't have that much time."

"We have our whole lives." She reminded him. "And you said after you retire you had planned on traveling, you do plan on taking me with you right?" she teased.

"I wouldn't go without you." Punk said simply.

"Where would we go?" she asked him cutely as she rolled onto her side and placed her head on her hand to prop it up.

"Everywhere I've ever dreamed of going." Punk said to her.

"That's not helpful." She smirked.

"Where would you go? If you had the option to go anywhere in the world where would you go?" He asked her. "I've always wanted to go to Greese."

"Oh that sounds nice." AJ said agreeing with his choice. "But if I had to pick anywhere I'd say Disney World." Punk let out a loud laugh causing her to frown. "Why is that funny?"

"Because out of anywhere in the world you'd pick Disney World." Punk said still laughing. "You can go anytime."

"I've never been." She said to him and he narrowed his eyes at her. "I swear!"

"Never as a kid?" He asked and she shook her head. "All of my friends had gone."

"Even I went." Punk snorted.

"My parents were always working." She shrugged. "I'm not like obsessed with Disney or anything but I like rides and I want to know what all the fuss is about. Did you like it?" she asked and he nodded. "Was it magical?"

"I was ten." Punk chuckled. "Everything was magical to me. You like rides?"

"I do." She said to him and he eyed her. "What?"

"Are you even tall enough to get on rides?" He asked seriously and she slapped his arm playfully.

"I wouldn't know I've never been." She said to him.

"I'll take you." He promised her. "We'll stay in the castle."

"There's a castle?" She asked and he laughed.

"You were a deprived child." He teased.

"So why Greece?" she asked him.

"I don't know." He admitted. "My neighbor was Greek and went every summer and always had these great stories. It's simple over there and I think I'd like that."

"I wouldn't say no to Greece." she said innocently.

"Oh no?" He teased.

"No. I mean I wouldn't say no to six flags either." She admitted and he laughed. "I'm a simple girl."

"You're anything but simple." Punk said to her. "So you never told me what Luis said when you gave him back the ring."

"He understood." She shrugged. "He didn't want to take it back but I left it on his desk. He swears it was a friendly gesture."

"Friendly gesture my ass." he spat. "Dean is your friend, Paul is your friend, Luis-"

"-is my boss." She finished for him.

"What about opening your pet place?" Punk asked her. "When we first met you told me that's what you've always wanted to do."

"It's a pet sanctuary actually and I don't have the experience, money or qualifications to do it." She said to him.

"I could help." He offered and she gave him a faint smile.

"I know you would buy me the moon if you could." She said cupping his face.

"You deserve it." He said to her. "I know we promised not to talk about what happened before the trip or your birthday but I really don't think you understand how scared I was."

"I'm in too deep." She shrugged simply. "I can't just walk out on you. I wish I didn't leave that night, it was no picnic for me either. Let's never do that again."

"Agreed." he said simply.

"I mean it. No matter how bad it is let's never not leave angry." She said to him. "Or suggest one leaves." She said eyeing him.

"Deal." He agreed. "We'll always talk through it."

"When do you think the storm is going to let up?" She asked falling onto her own back now.

"A few more hours." he said casually running his hand up the middle of her button down flannel t-shirt and began to unbutton them.

"Can I help you?" She asked with a laugh.

"Nah, I know how this works." he said seriously and she laughed as he unbuttoned all of them then placed his hand over her bra covered right breast and squeezed it. "We can keep busy this way."

"That we can." She agreed and felt his lips kissing over her ribs.

Punk sat up reluctantly detaching his lips from her body to remove his clothes and AJ removed her jeans and when she went to reach for her bra he ripped it open and captured her lips. AJ used her weight to roll on top of him then pulled away and sat up on her knees.

"You all done?" he asked with a laugh.

"Just getting started." She said reverse straddling him so her thong covered ass was directly in his face.

He felt her stroke him then her lips were on him and she was taking him into her mouth. Punk arched into her mouth slightly but she didn't need him to draw her a map or help her out. She knew exactly what he liked and in turn he knew what she loved. He pushed her thong string to the side and ran his tongue over her sensitive back entrance. She gasped against him at the sensation. This wasn't something he did often but when he did it drove her wild.

"If you keep going I'll keep going." He said briefly before going back to pleasing her.

AJ removed her mouth and moaned and stroked him roughly before taking him back into her mouth and this time it was as deep as she could take him. Her teethed grazed him as she came back up for air and he was now harder than a rock and could feel her dripping onto him as well. Punk didn't let up the motions of his tongue no matter how badly he wanted to yell out her name and beg her to never stop.

AJ's mouth and hands worked in sync with each other but when he felt her begin to pick up her pace he knew it was because she was also close and wanted more from him. She again took him as deep as she could but this time he released into her mouth and when she released she coughed a little as she digested his body's gift to her. She didn't have much of a chance to react because he had now adjusted positions so she was on her knees, face flat against the mattress as he moved a hand to her front and began to rub her clit. It only took a few seconds for her to cum.

"I need you." She cried out as he fell onto her back and captured her lips from the side.

"You need to give me a few more minutes." He smirked.

"I love when you do that." She grinned turning a bright shade of red.

"I love to do it to you." He smirked and kissed her again.

Punk spent a few moments kissing her and then felt her rubbing her plump ass against him in an attempt to make him hard again. It wouldn't take that long for Punk as he placed himself between her two cheeks and moved up and down to massage himself. He squeezed her together and she let him use her body for whatever he needed.

"Tell me you're ready." She pleaded.

He slid into her bottom from the back and hummed happily.

"Does that answer your question?" He asked smugly as he moved in and out of her.

AJ took control as he stood still and let her rock her hips up and down as fast as she could. She wouldn't be able to keep up this pace but he let her go until she tired herself out. One she dropped her hips to the bed he took over and pushed into her petite and wet body with short strokes. He again dropped his chest onto her back and placed his arm over her head to grip the pillow and continued to move into her but at a much slower and sensual rate.

"You're so good." She moaned.

"You make me good." He whispered into her before pushing her hair aside with his free hand and taking her earlobe into his mouth. "You like this, huh?"

"Yes baby." she moaned taking every inch he offered her.

This went on for close to twenty minutes which was almost a record for them until they both finally came. Punk rolled onto his back looking to catch his breath when AJ rolled roughly right on top of him and collapsed on him. Her hair was thrown in his face and he brushed it away and pulled the covers up to over them. He loved that she slept on top of him especially when she was completely naked. He could already hear her lightly snoring on him and smirked. He knew he we wanted her in his life like this everyday single day until he died.

A few days later Punk and AJ were back home. The trip went by fast but it wasn't just sex, they took hikes, had picnics, went fishing (even though AJ begged him to throw the fish back, she nearly cried whenever he caught something) ate out, saw Cities they had never been to and shopped. It was the best vacation because it was so simple.

"Larry!" AJ cheered running in the front door and the dog jumped right into her lap as she kneeled down.

"He missed you terribly." Paul said walking out of the kitchen.

"He did?" Punk asked with a smirk.

"No just AJ." Paul said seriously and Punk rolled his boys.

"Hey Larry." Punk said kneeling down but he was all over AJ. "That's cool, I'd have the same reaction. Just remember who took you in-"

"Stole." AJ corrected.

"Rescued." Punk corrected over her. "-you. It was me Larry. You wouldn't even know her if it weren't for me."

"Glad you're back." Paul said to him.

"Thanks for watching the place and Larry." Punk said shaking his hand.

"It was my pleasure. One more week and you're back to training." Paul reminded him.

"I'm going to head to the gym tonight to just warm up." Punk said to him.

"Don't hurt yourself." Paul warned him. "How was the trip by the way?"

"We had some bad weather but we made the most of it." Punk said to him.

"It was wonderful." AJ grinned. "We saw so many cool sights and went on the best hikes."

"Sounds boring." Paul frowned. "You couldn't spring for a resort near an ocean?" he asked Punk.

"I could have but this was better. No distractions, no phones, no schedule." Punk told him.

"Whatever." Paul forced out. "I'm heading back to Vegas tomorrow." He reminded him. "If you need me call me. I'm going to be starting the media blitz on this fight."

"It's still months away." Punk reminded him.

"It's all people are talking about." Paul said to him. "You're co-main eventing."

"What?" Punk asked stunned.

"Do you have any idea how much money we're about to make?" Paul asked seriously.

"Fuck the money, a none title bout is co-main eventing a pay-per-view card?" Punk asked again.

"It's amazing isn't it?" Paul smirked. "Congratulations you've earned it." he then grabbed his small over night bag and headed to the door. "I'll be seeing you soon sweetheart." He said to AJ.

"Bye Paul." She smiled then walked over to Punk. "How excited are you?" she asked him.

"I can't even describe how excited I am." Punk admitted with a smile he couldn't get off of his face.

"I'm so proud of you." She said with sweet eyes. "You literally came from nothing and your hard work and talent got you this spot and I know you're going to walk out of that cage a winner."

"I hope so." He said to her as the realization hit him that he might not be able to beat his former teammate.

"If you keep thinking like that you won't win." She scolded. "You've got this I know it." She said to him sternly. "I can not wait to be in your corner."

Punk was at at the gym catching up with Dean and even though he had this great news and should have been elated he still was reeling from his fight with AJ.

"What is your problem?" Dean asked sitting behind his desk. "You're going to make millions, you spent weeks away with your hot girlfriend, you're going to be the most talked about fight in the world and you're going to be in the best shape of your life for it."

"I'm thrilled." Punk said to him. "I just realized I finally have it all."

"You poor bastard." Dean responded deadpanned. "How do you get out of bed every morning?"

"It's just not right though, something is missing." Punk said to him.

"You really need more?" Dean asked sarcastically.

"What do you think about marriage?" Punk asked him seriously.

"I'm for it but no offense you're not really my type." Dean responded just as seriously.

"You know what I mean." Punk groaned.

"Are you thinking about it because you're afraid she's going to leave again?" Dean asked him.

"No. I mean obviously that's on my mind but I've been thinking about it more and more." Punk admitted. "I see her point."

"I do too." Dean agreed looking at his phone.

"Do you think you'll ever get married?" Punk asked him.

"Sure." Dean shrugged putting his phone down. "As soon as I find a woman who can put up with me, put me in my place, understand my schedule, support what I do and not beg me to quit because it's too dangerous or I spend too much time away...it's not easy to find."

"Why would you marry her though?" Punk asked curiously.

"Women like that are a dime a dozen and if I don't put a ring on her finger it's open season." Dean said to him and Punk rolled his eyes. "It's true." he said to him. "If a girl says she has a boyfriend you think of puppy high school love and it's fair game but a woman tells you she's married you back the fuck off."

"I just don't think that's a good enough reason." Punk said to him. "AJ hinted around that it's about being temporary that I can end it without fighting for us."

"She could do that too." Dean pointed out and then it hit Punk, if he was 'temporary' so was she. "I mean what if tomorrow morning she sneaks out in the middle of the night? She has no reason to stay and fight. Also legally it makes sense. If you're sick in the hospital who do you want making your decisions?"

"AJ." Punk said without a thought.

"But it would go to your next of kin." Dean pointed out. "They'd call up your brother or parents who you haven't spoken to in a decade and if god forbid something were to happen to you I assume you'd want AJ to get the house and whatever you left behind?"

"Of course." Punk said as all these thoughts ran through his head.

"She doesn't have a legal leg to stand on." Dean said to him. "Same with her. If something were to happen to her I think you'd be the one to know what's best for her?"

"Absolutely." Punk said to him.

"Well if you don't plan on getting married I'd at least call my lawyer and put all this down legally. And let's be real, your job is dangerous and AJ is going to need that security." Dean said to him. "Can I ask why you are fighting this marriage thing?"

"I don't even know anymore." Punk said thinking about it.

"She might be so upset that you don't want to marry her because you're not set on her." Dean said to him.

"I am set on her I plan on spending the rest of my life with her." Punk said confidently.

"So why can't you make it legal?" Dean asked him.

"I don't know even know anymore." Punk admitted. "This time we spent away all I kept thinking was that we should keep going and never look back. I'd be happy living out of my car with her forever."

"It would get cramped." Dean teased.

"I like her close." Punk smirked.

"I would too." Dean added with a grin and Punk glared at him. "She's hot." he defended.

"I know." Punk groaned.

"I'm not trying to force you into something you don't want I'm just pointing out the benefits." Dean defended.

"I don't know if I even don't want it anymore." Punk confided. "But speaking of I better get out of here and take her home." He said standing up. AJ stopped at he pet shop and was going to meet Punk at the gym in a few minutes but when he stepped out of the office she was already there.

"Dude if this isn't a sign I don't know what is." Dean laughed from behind Punk.

AJ was a few feet away holding a baby that clearly belonged to one of the guys at the gym. The baby was giggling in her face as AJ made funny faces at him. She looked so great with a baby that even Punk was slightly taken aback.

"I didn't steal it." AJ said noticing Punk looking at her. "I borrowed him." She defended holding the baby close to her.

"Take your time." He smirked.

"Yea it might the only baby time you get." Dean added with a laugh but thankfully AJ didn't hear him and Punk was ready to kill him. "A joke." he defended nervously.

AJ quickly passed the baby back to the mother and walked over to Punk.

"Are you ready to go?" She asked him.

"Yea." He said placing his arm around her shoulders.

"Bye Dean." AJ waved.

"See you around AJ, Punk." Dean nodded towards him.

The minuted they stepped outside the cold breeze hit them so AJ curled into Punk and held her a little tighter.

"Did you get your schedule?" he asked her.

"Yea. I'm going to be working really late on Thursday so you don't have to get me, I'll take a cab." She said to him.

"I'll just come get you." He said to her.

"It's super late." She warned him.

"Then I'm definitely will be coming to get you." He said to her. "What time?"

"1 or 2." She told him.

"Why?" he asked her.

"Inventory." She said to him.

"I don't want you in that store until that time alone." Punk said to her.

"The inventory guy will be there." AJ said to him.

"I'll rephrase, I don't want you in that store alone with a complete stranger." Punk said to her. "Better?"
"I think Luis will be there." AJ said to him.

"Of course." Punk smirked. "That makes me feel a lot better."

"Phil." She sighed.

"I mean it." He lied. "I wouldn't feel right with you being in there alone like that." He forced out.

"I'm actually a little sad to go back." She admitted. "I had such a great vacation with you."

"Really?" he asked with a relieved smile.

"Totally." She promised. "It was just so stress free and relaxing. Can we make it an annual trip? We'll schedule at least a week once a year and do it?"

"Absolutely." He promised. "We'll go different places too."

"I'd like that a lot." She said resting her head against his chest to shield herself from the wind.