Damn it felt great to be back he'd been away from work twelve weeks longer than he'd liked. His wrist wasn't healing proplerly so they had to go go in and operate , adding another month to his torture .On the bright side he and Colby had gotten past that slight misstep in the beginning and gotten a lot was three oclock and people were already running around saying a quick ' Hello' to him as he passed by .Nobody except Doc knew what he was there for he'd seen his doctor Friday who had cleared him to work now he just needed the double ok from work.
"What's up doc?" greeted him as he entered It was his own corny little Joke.
"If I had a dollar for everyone who's ever asked me that…...I'd be broke that's actually a first"
"alright let's get you checked out" He poked and prodded at his hand bending and twisting making sure it was ok to work with after getting the 'OK' he headed to Paul and Stephanie's office to give them the good he hadn't seen anymore wrestlers or divas knowing they were probably getting ready for the night . He knocked lightly on the door and heard a muffled 'come in'.
He entered the office and saw Paul was on the phone he silently asked if he should come back later and was quickly directed to a chair so he waited until the conversation was finished.
"What the hell are you doing here ?" Paul said as a greeting once he got off the phone.
"I'm tired of sneaking around . . . I think we should tell Stephanie about us"
"But. what about the children" That was it , they couldn't hold it in the men burst into hysterics at that comment. He and Paul had gotten really close , mainly because they had the same twisted sense of humor. They were laughing so hard they didn't hear the door open.
"what the hell is going on" Came Stephanie's confused voice causing the men to laugh even harder at the look on her face.
"WHEN YOU KNUCKLEHEADS ARE DONE!" that brought the laughing to a hault. Paul and dom composed himself as Stephanie sat down.
" So , now that there are THREE adults in the room, Dominic what brings you here?"
" I have received my clearance papers and would like to get back to work"
"OH THANK GOD" Stephanie's eyes lit up when she heard those words , she threw her arms around Dominic's neck and kissing him all over his face. He knew from his conversations with Colby that the visual effects crew had REALLY been slacking off since he left. He'd been watching and seen how many times they had accidentally played the wrong titantron or bottom plate and even theme's had been miscued. He wasn't perfect but, that was bare basic they were running two miles of wiring flawlessly but they couldn't remember Cena's theme?
"How come you never greet me like that?" Paul interrupted the moment.
"aaaawwww , you feeling left out?" Dom asked then proceeded to get up and walk around the desk Sitting on Paul's lap he looked him in the eyes.
"Hello …..Stud" Dominic said in his sultriest voice.
"That's more like it" paul replied wrapping his arms around Dom pulling him closer both men trying like hell to keep a straight face.
"I hate both of you" Stephanie cut in rolling her eyes at their behavior. That started another round of laughter .
" So when do you want me to start?"Dom asked once he'd calmed down enough.
" Yesterday" His face was dangerously close to splitting with how hard he was smiling. he got up to leave but, not before Stephanie informed him that they would be having a small gathering to welcome him back. Which he knew from experience that actually meant It was going to be a 'Dress to the 9's' party that costed more than his college tuition.
Stepping inside the trailer felt surreal after being away for so long but, he was happy to be there unpacking his bags he looked at the clock which read '4:30p' Deciding to try and Colby. Of all the nights to start …..IT HAD to be PPV day he should have waited until Monday .He wandered around and soon he was in the actual arena looking at the ring he saw Saranya and Trinity practicing for their match later with Victoria ,Nattie,Ariane , and Layla watching from the sideline
"Ohhhhhh Foxyyy" he said in a sing song voice the divas looked in his Direction and smiled welcoming him back . Victoria on the other hand Jumped the barricade and nearly tackle him in a hug and raining kisses all over his face supporting her back with his arms when she pulled back.
"awww did you miss me foxy"
"a little bit"
"Alright get down"
"How about you grab Colby and I'll grab Jon and we'll all go out to dinner to celebrate"
HE refused to go out again with Jon and Victoria on another double date. She and Jon had tagged along on one of Colby's visits and the four decided to go out. It wasn't really a DOUBLE date considering the last time she and Jon made out the entire time and he was still positive they'd had sex in the bathroom. Out of the corner of his eye he saw Ariane roll her eyes when Colby's name was mentioned before she pulled out her phone. Decided to ignore her he focused back on the woman in his arms.
"I don't know Tori, remember last time."
"Pllleeeeaaaaasssseeee" she pleaded working those big brown eyes on him.
"Fine BUT, Steph's planning a party for me"
"PARTY!" he suddenly had Nattie's attention
"oh my god , where is she we HAVE to help her plan this" Layla suddenly finished Luckily the ladies in the ring were done with the run through because she and Natalya all but drug poor Trinity to Stephanie's office.
"sweet jesus , this is gonna be unnecessary" he knew they would get with Stephanie and they would end up spending an obscene amount of money.
"Only the best for my Cookie"Victoria stated after they were gone and with one last hug she headed off in the same direction.
Heading to the back he went in search of his boyfriend. After they'd first been spotted in the airport rumors about he and Colby began. In his very next radio interview their status was questioned and Colby proudly confirmed him as his boyfriend. his heart filled to burst when he'd heard that.
"CAVEMAN!" The sound of Joe's voice brought him back he turned around and waited for him to catch up.
" Hey man, when'd you get back?" He greeted once he caught up.
"about an hour ago, I've been cleared to work . I start back tonight"
" that's great. We Just got in too, had a meeting with Stephanie and Mark . . . Wait. . .Does Colby know you're here?"
"No, that's where i was headed"
"Right this way"
"SO...how's life 'post shield'
"Weird"
"what ,Traveling alone?"
"no traveling in silence, those two are annoying together….Glad It's your problem now"
"Oh no you don't they're YOUR Brothers remember."
"Colby's Your boyfriend which means your problem"
"That still leaves Jon….so have fun"
They walked and talked until they reached Colby's locker room .
"Thanks Joe and good luck tonight"
"Thanks ,I'll catch you later"
Joe headed off down the hall to get ready for the night. Dom knocked on the door and heard a muffled 'come in'. Letting himself in he saw Colby searching through his bags.
"Hello sellout"
"What do you want?" Colby answered never stopping his search not really paying attention to the other man in the room.
"a 'Welcome back' hug from my boyfriend would be nice" Colby then froze and sat up straight before turning around and looking at him with a confused look on his face.
"Hi, What are you doing here?"
"Ouch,no hug , no kiss, no 'oh my goodness honey I'm glad you're back' I got a warmer welcome from Victoria"
"Well what do you expect , we talked for three hours last night and not ONCE did you mention that you were coming back today"
"I'm sorry I thought a surprise would be romantic. stupid me"
"Does EVERYTHING you say have to be sarcastic?"
Dominic took a deep breath , he knew Colby had a point and tonight was a big night for him he should have been more considerate once he relaxed he spoke again.
"I'm sorry Colby….. really,I should have called you"
"I'm sorry too … I've been looking for my gloves and I can't find them and I know I put them in the side pocket of my bag where I ALWAYS put them" Dominic knew first hand how organized Colby was and not having his gloves must be killing him. Dominic walked over to where Colby was and sat on the bench next to him.
"calm down, do you need help looking?"
"Yeah, can you go out and check my rental to see if I dropped them out there"
"Ok, be right back"
He got no further than the door when something caught his eye bending down and picking it up he smiled when he discovered what it was.
"Are you going or what?" Came Colby's frustrated voice from behind him.
"Don't need to" Turned back around and held up the gloves that were behind the door.
Colby smiled when he saw them, jumping over the bench he ran over and snached the Gloves out of his hands giving him a quick kiss and a thank you before putting them on. Turning back around Colby walked over to his bag bending over to reorganize it's contents. Dominic had to remind himself to thank Sandra for his new ring gear…...especially the pants.
"Are you finished checking me out?"
"You knew when you bent over what would happen"Colby stood up straight and walking over to stand in front of his arms around his neck pressing their foreheads together.
"Are you complaining?" He Looked Colby over from head to toe taking in the skintight ensemble.
"Not one bit" was his reply before he leaned in and gave Colby a gentle kiss.
"I have to go talk to Jon really quick but, I'll meet you in catering ok"
Dominic nodded before giving Colby one more kiss and heading off to catering once there he grabbed a salad, hot wings ,some water and took a seat in the back.
"Baby you're back"
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