Chapter Seven: Choices
Hypnotic's POV
The writing director called us in early so we could have a meeting to discuss the PPV and the direction that The Shield will be taking in the future. All of us are very concerned with what they have to say because it is the night after the PPV, Dean and I shared a public kiss without permission.
We arrive at the office and knock on the door.
"Come in," the director says.
"Hello director, what is this about?" Roman asks.
"Well Dean and Hypnotic shared a very intimate kiss last night and now the fans talking nonstop about it. So we have to talk about this because we told you all not to get involved in a relationship with her. So if you two break up, you are going to have to still act like you are dating because we do not want to have to find another place for her right now. Also, we have to discuss a big choice for you guys. Since Dean and Hypnotic have paired up, we think it would be good to bring in two other Divas to be Roman and Seth's girlfriends. That being said, you can choose that or you can all have a fall out and split. Dean and Hypnotic will still be working together though. So it is your choice and we will let you think about it overnight. If you have any other Divas in mind, talk to them but just so you know that whoever you choose will be your new roommate." The director finishes talking.
"Alright, no big deal and I don't think we will be splitting up anytime soon," Dean says and then smiles at me.
We leave the office and head to the arena to train. AJ and Paige came over to us to talk.
"Not to interrupt anything you have to say but we have something to talk to you both about," Seth says and he leads us to a private area.
"What's up honey?" AJ asks and goes over to him.
"How would you like it if you and Paige join The Shield as our girlfriends?" Seth asks.
"Is there anything we should know first?" Paige asks as she looks over to Roman.
"You will have to room with your boyfriend and all of us would be traveling together. If we do not have partners, then we would have to split up. The director gave us a choice to make and we had to let him know if we had anyone in mind. So, we're asking both of you to join us." Roman says.
Paige and AJ agree so we decide to let the director know of the decision tomorrow. Then we take part in some Cross Fit before Raw starts tonight. AJ and Paige have a tag team match against the Bella twins; Dean and I have a match against Randy Orton and Eva Marie while Seth and Roman will be battling Triple H and Batista. Dean and I win because Eva taped out of my submission hold. Seth and Roman lose but it is no big deal to us. AJ and Paige win by AJ's submission hold, "The Black Widow."
The six of us head back to the hotel and we talk about the fact that tonight was the last night for us working separately. AJ and Paige are also talking about tonight being their last night as roommates before they start sharing a room with their boyfriends. We are so happy to be working together. AJ has the Diva's Championship and she will be allowed to keep it while she is with the group. If anyone challenges her, it will be an individual match but no one besides Paige and I can actually beat her. All the divas tried for months until Paige wrestled AJ on her debut and won the championship.
We decide to head to bed early so we can get a good night sleep since we have to leave early in the morning to get to the next arena. Dean and I still have our beds together and when I get out of the shower, I get in bed and cuddle up to him.
"Hey beautiful, your phone was ringing while you were in the shower" Dean says and I smile at him.
"I will deal with whatever it is tomorrow," I said not even looking at my phone.
"Ok honey, night and I love you" he says and cuddles closer to me.
"I love you too," I say and then we both drift off to sleep.
Roman calls the director in the morning to tell him that we are expanding the group by inviting AJ and Paige as our new group members. The director informs us that Evolution is expanding the group as well and their newest members are Summer Rae and Triple H's wife Stephanie.
We arrive to the new city and Roman and Seth head to their respective rooms. Dean and I head into our room and instinctively push our beds together. AJ takes her bags into Seth's room while Paige takes her bags into Roman's room. The six of us stay in our rooms for a while. I take a nap and Dean packs everything I need to train and change at the arena. Dean wakes me and then I get dressed to go. Once I arrive to the arena, I just remember the phone call from last night so I check to see who it was. I listen to the voicemail that my mother left for me. I drop my phone when I hear it and I run to Stephanie's office with tears in my eyes.
"Are you okay Hypnotic?" She asks with concern.
"No, my mother tried to call me last night and left a message. My father died last night and I have to be with my family. Can I go, please?" I am hoping she will let me go.
"Okay, I think we can work out something during your absence. So you have my permission. Just keep us updated." Stephanie says. I thank her before I leave.
I head towards the locker room to collect my bags. I am still crying. Dean comes up behind me.
"What's going on honey?" he asks as he looks at me with concern.
"My dad died last night, so I'm going home for a little while. I will be back soon honey."
"I'll come with you, then. I'm not going to leave you in a time of need. Work can wait." Dean says with sincerity.
"I doubt they will let you leave but you can ask. I will wait for you."
Dean's POV
"Stephanie, can I go with Hypnotic please? I have to be with her." I ask, trying to be nice.
"Sorry Dean, but no you cannot. We can't work with you being gone also. Call her and check on her everyday but you can't go with her." Stephanie says.
I feel like I am going to lose my mind but instead I leave the office and let Hypnotic know she is right and I'm not allowed to leave with her. She then leaves the arena to head for the airport to fly back to her home in Ohio.