Raw last night was just as good as I hoped...I'm digging Punk's gradual turn is genius, he deserves respect as the champ and he's earned it...
This chapter we learn Jay's reaction to Gabby and Punk's relationship and a little bit of jealous Punk comes out (that Punk is too cute to ignore)...Thanks for all of the reviews and new adds/favorites to this story...Enjoy!
Punk and Joey came back an hour later to find Abby styling Gabby's hair. Joey went running up to Gabby and she quickly noticed his change in attire; he'd traded his CM Punk shirt in for the green John Cena shirt and had completed his look with arm bands and the head band. Gabby noticed Punk slouching in the chair clearly sulking over his nephew being a traitor. She couldn't help but laugh at both of them.
"It looks like one of you had fun…" Before she could finish her sentence, Joey jumped on her lap taking her by surprise.
"It was awesome! He gave me all kinds of cool stuff; I can't wait to show my mom."
"Yes clearly it was the highlight of Joey's day…" Punk rolled his eyes before catching a glare from Gabby. "Anyway what have you girls been up to?" Abby spoke up as she topped Gabby's hair off with a bright purple flowered headband.
"We played beauty shop. Gabby plays better then you do Uncle Punky, she let me paint her nails and she sat still while I did her hair."
"Oh I see clearly Gabby wins today."
"Not so fast Uncle Punk, the kiddos have been dying to ask you something all afternoon. I told them it was up to you."
"And what would that be?" Abby and Joey looked at Gabby and she gave them both a nod to push them forward. Both Abby and Joey climbed up on Punk's lap giving him big smiles.
"Uncle Punky can we have a sleepover on the bus tonight?" Abby laid it on thick pushing her lip out. Gabby watched on and couldn't help but think these kids were good.
"Hmm…I don't know, I'll have to think about it." Punk looked from Joey to Abby and then over to Gabby. "What do you think Gab, were these two on their best behavior the whole day?"
"They listened to me just fine, very well behaved."
"Okay, well if you answer this question correctly then it's a go, but if not then I'll have to hang out with my other niece and nephew next time."
"Uncle Punk we're your only niece and nephew…" Joey rolled his eyes getting a smirk from Punk.
"Well if you're my only niece and nephew then you'll know the answer to this question: who is the best uncle in the world?" Both kids let out a giggle looking at him.
"You are!" They yelled in unison gaining a smile from Punk and a giggle from Gabby.
"Alright then I guess we've got guests on the bus. I'll let you guys pick out your own bunks later and we'll text mom to let her know so she can bring your stuff. Right now though I still have a little bit of time before I have to get ready, so what do you say the four of us go get something to eat?" Gabby noticed her phone buzzing and pulled it out to see a text from Jay.
"Actually how about the three of you go and I'll catch up; I have something to take care of." Punk knew what she was referring to without asking and stood up before putting Abby and Joey back in the seat he had just vacated.
"Are you sure you don't want me to go? I can get Nattie or somebody to look after these two…"
"No I'll be fine; besides they've been waiting to spend time with you all day, so just go ahead." Gabby kissed him before turning towards the door.
"Ahh Gab, you might want to ditch the headband and the multiple ponytails; it's not a good look."
"Neither is the bright blue sparkly nail polish that covers more of my finger then my fingernail, but oh well. I'll remove the ponytails, but I'm rocking this headband. Try not to be too jealous." Gabby winked getting a smirk from Punk as she walked out the door.
"I think she's back…" Punk smiled before turning back to Abby and Joey. "Okay who wants a piggyback ride?"
Gabby ran her fingers through her hair as she walked down the hall to Jay's locker room. She was hoping that the calm look on his face was what she would be welcomed to and that it wasn't just put on as a front with the kids. Besides if Jay took it easy and accepted their relationship, then maybe Adam would be the same way. Turning the corner, Abby took a deep breath before knocking hoping this would be as quick and painless as possible.
Jay answered the door and immediately noticed the purple headband and just shook his head.
"Nice way to accessorize Gab, but I'm surprised it doesn't match the rest of your outfit!" Gabby laughed playfully shoving his arm as she walked past him. Sitting on the couch, she rested her feet on the table in front of her and waited. Jay took a seat next to her and continued to stare upward at the ceiling.
"So…now you know…"
"I do know, but I wish you would've told me. Have you told Adam yet?"
"No…" Jay ran his hands over his face feeling this situation had escalated to another level.
"How long has this been going on? Since before you moved in, is that why you pushed living with him? I backed you up on that Gabby…"
"Jay I swear nothing happened until after I moved to Chicago. We were living together and I was seeing someone…I honestly don't know how it happened, but we were attracted to each other and it just happened. I haven't told Adam yet because we both swore to him we'd never get involved romantically, but things happen and there's not much we could do to stop it. It came down to giving into our feelings or living together in awkwardness; I didn't want the latter and he's a good guy."
"I see…" Jay sat up finally looking at Gabby. "Just answer me honestly, is he good to you?"
"Always, he's amazing…" Gabby couldn't resist the smile on her face as she thought about all the sweet things that Punk did for her seemingly putting her before himself most of the time.
"So then I take it he makes you happy…"
"Jay I've never been this happy in my life. I can't even begin to describe some of the feelings I feel for him, but he's just…" Jay smiled knowing exactly what she meant because it was similar to how he felt about his wife.
"Well then I wish you nothing but the best. I can tell you right now it's not going to be easy, but in the end it'll all be worth it. As far as Adam, you need to tell him soon."
"I know…I plan on telling him when I go home at the end of the month for Thanksgiving, which should make for an interesting holiday! Do you think there's any chance he'll take it as easy as you just did?"
"I don't know Gabby; Adam can be unpredictable and hard headed, like someone else I know." Gabby smirked knowing he was referring to her. "He was so against the idea, so I don't think he'll accept it off the bat, but you're going to be 24 in January, there's not much he can say. You'll have to give him time…"
"That's what I figured. Have you heard from him lately? He hasn't returned any of my calls."
"Last I heard he was heading to Colorado for a week to chill out, wouldn't doubt if Beth was there too. They're pretty serious…"
"So I've seen, but he has yet to even mention her to me. I just hope his relationship with her isn't like how it was with Amy where it was only about her and he conveniently forgot about everyone else."
"Yeah I agree…anyway Gab I'm glad we could chat. I know I'm not your brother, but I love you like a sister; anytime you need to talk to somebody about something you know I'm only a phone call away."
"Thanks Jay…" Gabby pulled him in for a hug, kissing him on the cheek as she got up to leave. "Good luck tonight…" Gabby walked out the door feeling some weight lifted off her shoulders. If it was that easy to tell Jay then telling Adam couldn't be much harder; she just hoped Adam had a similar reaction focusing on the fact that she was happy and not dwelling on the fact that Punk was the one making her feel that way.