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Chapter 5

No one approached him. And for that he was glad.

He walked in silence, their eyes following him and their whispers railing him.

But he didn't mind it much. At least they weren't talking to him.

Looking over at the red-headed man he gave him a smirk before opening the door with the black and yellow lettering.

"Boys." he called over the noise.

Instantly they turned to him putting down the game controllers.

"This is Stephen." he introduced the tall man who gave them all a smile. "New member."

Otunga, Ryan gave him a suspicious look as Gabriel and Slater smiled back the at the man welcoming them into their group without question.

"Sheamus." the man corrected sticking out his hand towards the guys.

One by one they shook his hand in greeting before sitting back down.

Punk looked at his guys to see that Sheamus had been invited into Slater and Gabriel's little group as Otunga and Ryan stood off by the side.

"How was he initiated?" Otunga spoke up still bitter about his own initiation.

Punk smirked as he though of the small kendo stick incident which made him come to the conclusion that he liked the man's fighting spirit.

"Are you questioning my judgement?" he asked looking at the dark-skinned man.

Otunga's eyes instantly widen as he shook his head.

"Good." Punk muttered in his direction before exciting the room.

The red-headed man was surprised of how well the guys or at least Gabriel and Slater had taken him into their small group.

He though he would have to fight for his spot. Not that it would just be given to him. Not that he was complaining.

Looking around he noticed the missing leader. And if he though back he knew he had been missing for quite some time.

"Where is Punk?" he voiced his question.

Justin looked over at him "He disappears at times. He always come back though."

"He's probably with AJ." Otunga spoke up.

Sheamus raised an eyebrow at the two guys sitting next to him.

Heath shrugged "We have no idea. They were close before all this right?"

Sheamus nodded thinking back to all those times he saw the trio backstage. The small brunette always the center of attention to them "Yea."

Only a few minutes later Justin stood up declaring that he was bored. Heath and Sheamus stood up with him exiting the locker room.

Sheamus could instantly hear the whispers and the feel the looks.

He knew this is how things would be from now on. But then again he was used to the stares and the whispers.

Glancing to his right he gave the young woman a smile as she walked by, instead of receiving a smile he received a questioning look.

Shaking his head he smirked as he walked along side Slater and Gabriel.

After a few minutes the trio stepped into the parking lot for some much needed peace from the chaos of the backstage area.

It was shocking to say the least when the large men came bearing fists.

Randy Orton going straight for Sheamus. Cena using his size and strength to slam both Justin and Slater into the car leaving a small, but sizable dent from the impact their bodies made.

They felt to the ground. With Randy's focus on Sheamus and John only able to focus on the one man.

Neither noticed Heath Slater slip away...

She didn't know what she was thinking when she just decided to sit next to him. But he was alone. And finding him without the groupies was a rare sight so she would take whatever she could get.

And what she got was silence.

That's what filled the room as her shoulder brushed against his arm and her knee knocked against his.

Tilting her head to the side she opened her mouth to only close it when no words left it. Biting the inside of her cheek she frowned.

They used to be able to talk about anything and everything. And now? Now they could barely hold a conversation without someone walking out. Or someone coming in.

"Why?" the whisper slipped past her lips before she could stop it.

He looked over at her as her small hands clasped nervously on her lap.

He wished he could tell her. But it wasn't the right time. It never seemed to be the right time.

He shook his head lightly as his eyes landed on the arm band around his arm.

No he did not regret what he had done. No did not think he was in the wrong. His actions were justified. People would just have to wait for his explanation. She had to wait for his explanation.

"Soon April." he promised before standing up.

She stood up with him her small hand wrapping around his wrist. Looking up at him she nodded softly.

"I trust you." she said slightly nervous.

A small smile began forming at the corner of his lips "Thank you." he said softly before leaning down and placing a kiss on her forehead.

The silence continued. Both enjoying on the others presence.

And of course it didn't last.

A breathless Heath Slater came rushing by. Barely able to stop his feet in front of them as he stumbled back to stand in front of the confused pair.

"Cena...Orton...parking lot..." Slater's was taking in deep breaths between the minimum about of words he let out.

Both of their eyes widened. Even if for different reasons.

AJ felt Punk get up leaving her side, but she wasn't about to let him walk away from her as she followed after him.

Sheamus was fighting back to the best of his ability. As was Justin.

But it was hard for either to get an advantage against the two well experienced wrestlers.

Orton slamming kicks into Sheamus' ribs watching as the pale skin turned read with repeated impact.

Cena pinning Justin between a car and his body made repeat punches and slams into his body without mercy.

"JOHN!" The shrill cry stopped both of their attacks.

All eyes looking to AJ. Her eyes showing a range of emotions shock, sadness, and most pressing anger.

Though those eyes that were focused on AJ soon drifted to Punk standing not far behind. A scowl and glare on his face. His hands opening and closing to suppress his own rage.

"Randy! John!" AJ cried out again calling back their attention.

Sheamus and Justin using their distraction to move away and get behind the small diva so they could join Punk and Slater.

John's eyes looked at the sight with wonder as AJ stood as a barrier between him and Punk. Wondering why she was there to begin with. Why she was with Punk...

"We're leaving!" AJ yelled. Stepping forward she rough grabbed the larger arms of both the men. Turning them away from the group she pressed on their backs as they walked away from the scene.

Her head looked over her shoulder. Showing a sad look to Punk, who was still obviously frustrated.

Their eyes met and she could see his rage soften slightly.

A/N- And now we introduce Sheamus. Because we love him! And he's awesome. And who doesn't want to see him in a Nexus shirt? -UR

A/N: Is anyone enjoying this story as much as I am? Yes, we know Sheamus wasn't a Nexus member. But like Random said we love him.- DX

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