Punk

Author: LexysCPD
Chapter: (7/20)
Words: 2,104
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except the plot.
Author's Note: Thanks to the favorites, follows, and review. Enjoy the chapter.

Uploaded: March 13, 2015

PHILLIP BROOKS, also known as CM PUNK, was staring at his girlfriend sleep. AJ had slept over and he loved it. It wasn't just the sex, or anything of that sort, he just really loved having her around. She was fun, a little crazy, and sweet.

He met AJ one random day. They were both in a club, and some guy was hitting on her. She kept rejecting the guy, but he would always come back. Punk had seen enough, and threatened the guy. AJ seemed grateful, but ignored Punk. He didn't blame her. If he were in her shoes, he would be skeptical and ignore him too. Punk nodded at her and left. He didn't see her at all until he was leaving. AJ was out, waiting for one of her friends to pick her up. Punk didn't feel comfortable leaving her alone out there, so he told her he would wait for her.

AJ thought about it and decided to let him. They started talking, and it was as if they were old friends. They talked about anything and everything. A few minutes later, her friend, who he later found out was Summer, picked her up. AJ turned to him and asked for his number, which he gladly gave to her. For the next few days, they would just text back and forth. Then it evolved to phone calls, then they had lunch together, then, a few months later, Punk asked her out. And that was how they began.

It was a year after dating AJ, that he met her friends. The first person he met was Summer. She was something special. She threatened him the second she laid eyes on him. She told him that she would "cut off his manhood, chop it up in front of his eyes, and make him eat it" if he ever hurt AJ. Punk was scared, and slightly glad AJ had a friend that protective.

He then met Emma, who was a sweetheart. She had also threatened him, and he was more scared of her than Summer. He'd have to watch out the quiet ones. She was an air of fresh air. He had never met someone like her. She was the exact opposite of his friends, and his brother's friends, especially Dean.

He met a few of AJ's other friends, Alicia, Kaitlin, Tamina, and others. The last person he met was Paige. She was something else. She didn't talk to him for a week. He hung out with AJ and her roommates, but not once did she say anything to him. It was until a week later, when AJ had this great plan to leave the two of them alone. Paige was quiet for a few hours, before she said anything to him.

"Is your name really Punk?" was the first thing she said. Punk was confused as to why, but he answered her anyways.

"It's not. It's just a nickname," Punk answered, watched her slowly nod. He thought she was going to shut him out, but that was not the last thing she asked.

"What's your real name?" she asked, her voice just a whisper.

Punk was silent for a second, but he told her. "Phillip. It's Phillip Brooks."

"Why do people call you Punk?" the Brit had asked him.

Punk didn't answer. He just stared at her. He shrugged.

"There are people out there that wish they could use their real name, ya know? Like those in the witness protection program. They can only wish they could use their real name," she said, sounding far away. Punk had been confused as to what she was talking about. "I'm not going to call you Punk. I'm going to call you Phillip."

Punk didn't know why, but it hadn't bothered him when she called him by his given name. He'd usually complain and tell the other person that they had to call him Punk, but with Paige, it didn't matter. It didn't bug him.

"That's fine," he told her. And she smiled at him. It was the first time he had seen her smile, and he was hooked. He felt what her roommates felt. He felt the need to protect her. He felt the need to make sure she was safe.

When AJ, Emma, and Summer arrived, they were shocked to see Punk and Paige fighting in the living room. Of course the three women scolded at them, but Punk and Paige didn't care. They had bonded.

Naked

Punk was in the kitchen. He watched as the coffee brewed. He felt someone wrap their arms around his neck. He smiled and leaned into them. He closed his eyes and felt AJ's lips on his forehead.

"I love you," she whispered, her cheek against his. He smiled.

"Marry me AJ," he muttered, his eyes opened, and a smile on his face. He felt AJ's arms move away.

She looked at him, with wide eyes. Her mouth was slightly opened. "Wh-what?"

"I love you April. You completely me. You make me happy, you make me smile. There is no one I see in my life. There is no one I'd rather spend my life with than you. Marry me. Be my wife," he whispered, a small smile on his face.

AJ nodded slowly. "Okay. Yeah, I'll marry you."

Punk shot up and wrapped his arms around her. He hugged her close. "I can't wait to have you in my life. You make me a happy man."

"You make me happy too."

Punk kissed her, and AJ started to walk backwards, leading Punk back to his bedroom. He smiled into the kiss, knowing what was about to happen.

Naked

Seth was in his kitchen. AJ had left, wanting to know about Emma and Summer's dates. Punk had gotten a call from Emma earlier. She was wondering about Seth's feeling for Paige. Punk didn't know, but he told her he would talk to him. After that phone call, he called his stepbrother.

Seth didn't know why, Punk didn't tell him. He placed a drink in front of Seth, and stood in front of him.

"So," Punk started, looking at his brother.

"So what?" Seth asked, confused about what Punk wanted to talk about.

"I asked AJ to marry me," the older man said, wanting to get that part out of the way.

Seth sat up straighter. Punk smiled at the frown on his brother's face. He knew Seth didn't expect that to have come out of his mouth.

"What? Really?" Punk nodded. "That's great!"

Punk grinned. "I have never felt this way about anyone."

"I know. This is so great. Does anyone else know about this?"

The older man shook his head. "You're the only person I told. And if AJ told the others, I would have gotten text messages."

"Congrats man. She's lucky to have you. She loves you as much as you love her. You'll be happy together," the dual haired man said, grinning.

Punk nodded. "Talking about happiness, what's going on between you and Paige?"

Seth blushed and looked down to the table. "Nothing is going on," he muttered.

"Really? Cause if I remember correctly, you're always around her. You're always getting her attention. I know there is something going on there," Punk told Seth.

"I like her. But it's complicated. I feel like she likes me too, but she pushes me away. Like she's scared to get close to me," Seth told his brother.

Punk nodded. He understood that. "She never had a boyfriend before. She's scared of getting hurt. Her family left her, and I guess she doesn't want to be abandoned again," Punk explained, remembering his time with the young woman.

"I want to get to know her. I really do," Seth said, nodding slowly.

"I know you do. And so does Emma, Summer, and AJ. Just know, that if you really do want to get close to her, if you really do want to start something, then you have to be one hundred and ten percent in. Because if you're not, and you hurt her, you not only have Emma, Summer, and AJ to deal with, you have me. And I don't care if you're my brother, I will hurt you if you hurt her," Punk threatened his brother.

"I won't hurt her. She's special, you know?"

Punk nodded. "Yeah, I do."

Naked

Paige and Punk were at a mall. Punk wanted to buy AJ a ring, and had invited Paige. Just like he assumed, AJ hadn't told her roommates. He told Paige, and she congratulated him. He asked her if she wanted to pick the ring out with him, and she said yes.

"How about this one?" Paige asked, pointing to a ring on the display.

Punk walked over and looked at it. He smiled and nodded. "I love it."

Paige grinned and looked pleased. Punk walked away to talk to one of the workers. Once they were done, Punk took Paige to a restaurant.

"I'm really happy for you and AJ," Paige said, before taking a sip from her drink. "She was so happy when she got home, I just thought it was because of what you two did behind close doors. Emma and Summer were happy from their dates."

Punk nodded. He noticed that she was smiling, not as big as he hoped, but she seemed happy that her friends were happy.

"Are you happy?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Well are you happy?"

"Yeah, I am," Paige said, nodding. She was staring into her cup.

"You should be happy," Punk told her, reaching over and grabbing her hand.

Paige looked at him. "I'm happy if all you guys are happy, Phillip."

"And we just want you to be happy too. You have to put yourself first," Punk told her, looking into her eyes.

"I guess," Paige whispered. Punk knew then, she didn't want to continue the conversation, and he didn't want to push her. He had gotten so far with her, and he didn't want to ruin it by making her talk.

Naked

Punk had gotten a message from Paige, telling him that AJ was going over to his apartment. He rubbed his palms against his jeans. He took a deep breath when he heard the doorknob jingle. After a year of dating, AJ and Punk gave each other a key from their other's apartment.

He got down on one knee and stayed there. He watched her as she walked in. She stopped and dropped her keys. Her hands flew to her mouth, as she stared at him.

"I didn't give you ring earlier. And a proposal isn't perfect without a ring. So April, will you wear this ring and promise to become my wife?"

AJ nodded slowly, and then ran to hug him. Punk wrapped his arms around her and kept her close. He took in her scent, and felt her tears fall onto his shirt.

"I love you April. I've loved you for a long time," he whispered into her ear. He pulled away and slid the ring into her finger.

"I love you too Phil. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you," she whispered back. She pulled him for a kiss. Punk ran his fingers through her hair.

Punk thought about his conversation with Paige.

"Life's funny. You can be here one second, and the next you're gone. And the people who are left behind, they are the ones that have to suffer. They have to deal with the outcome of their loved ones leaving. They have to pick up the pieces," she told him.

"Is that why you're pushing Seth away?" Punk asked, wanting to get through to her.

"I don't want to get left behind, not again. And I don't want him to feel like that, ever," Paige responded.

"I love you Paige, but that's stupid. You don't want him to feel like that, but you're taking his choice away. You're just assuming, and what if it doesn't end up like that? What if he really does make you happy?"

She didn't answer. She just stared at her plate.

AJ told him about what Paige had done. She was the one who got Emma to go on a date with Dean, and by extension Summer and Roman. Punk just hoped Seth would make Paige happy. She deserved to be happy, and everyone who ever met her felt the same way. They all just want to protect her and make sure she's happy. And he hope she finds someone that makes her feel what he feels for AJ.

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