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Words Chapter 11
"Are you ready yet, I don't want to be late?" Antonio asked knocking on the bathroom door.
"Almost" Camila replied applying red lipstick. She inspected herself in the mirror. Her brown ombre hair hung down her shoulders in loose curls, she looked at her perfectly applied cat-eye eyeliner; it really made her brown eyes pop. She smoothed the wrinkles on her black chiffon pleated skirt checking herself out one last time before exiting the bathroom.
"Finally! Let's go!"
Camila rolled her eyes at Antonio, he was such a stickler for punctuality. They left the hotel and were soon on their way to the venue were Jimmy Uso and Naomi were hosting their engagement party. The two superstars really seemed so enamored with each other and Camila was happy for them.
Upon entering the ballroom Camila instantly noticed how beautifully decorated it was. Tall vases filled with red roses adorned each table along with red and gold table covers, the lighting was low, it was all very romantic. When they got to their table Camila was relieved to see AJ. Dolph, Kaitlyn and Sheamus already there, all 3 girls have been spending so much time with their respective boyfriends that it's been a while since they had girl time. The men went off to talk to other Superstars leaving the girls chatting about what they'd been up to. They were soon joined by Matt and were all talking and drinking when she heard Matt exclaim
"Oh hey Summer and Johnny!" Camila turned her head and was almost blinded by Summer's sparkly strapless gold dress, that along with her long blond hair made her resemble a gold disco ball. Camila felt a pang of jealousy, she wish she could pull off a skin tight dress like that but nope she had to settle for more loose fitting dresses so her gut wasn't so obvious. Camila locked eyes with Johnny but quickly looked away. A month had passed since the last time they spoke and there was still pain and resentment between them. Camila thought that being with Antonio would help her get over Johnny but a month had passed and he was still the first thing she thought about in the morning and the last thing she thought of before going to sleep. He was buried so deep in her heart and her mind she feared she would never get over him.
"Is this you guys table too" AJ asked bringing Camila back to reality.
"Yup! Looks like this is the cool kids table" Summer replied as her and Johnny took a seat directly in front of Camila. Camila could feel Johnny's eyes bearing into her skin she started fidgeting with her napkin, she could the heat in his stare and it was driving her crazy. Just then the boys arrived Antonio sat down next to Camila and gave her a light peck on the cheek.
"I brought you a refill" he said handing her a vodka tonic. Camila quickly downed the drink
"Whoa slow down there honey" Camila just smiled at him
"I'm gonna go get another drink" Camila got up quickly making her way to the bar.
"Vodka tonic please" she asked the bartender
"Trying to get drunk? I hope it's not because of me"
Camila sucked her teeth and turned around to find Johnny standing behind her. A cocky grin adorning his face.
"Get over yourself Johnny. You know I love me an open bar this has nothing to do with you" Camila said taking her drink, she started to walk away but Johnny grabbed her wrist
"Save a dance for me" he whispered into her ear
"In your dreams" she said slipping out of his grasp and making her way back to the table.
Johnny stared at Camila as she walked away. She looked beautiful tonight. He'd barely seen her in the past month and he missed her now more than ever. When did it all get so messed up Johnny thought as he sipped on his whiskey sour.
Food and drinks were flowing as the night progressed. It was safe to assume that almost everyone in the party was tipsy. Camila was on her 5th vodka tonic and was feeling a nice buzz as she danced with William Regal. The Brit had always been kind to Camila and she'd developed a good friendship with her older colleague.
"Summer my darling!" he exclaimed at the tall blonde who was dancing with Johnny near them.
"It's been a while dear. Here Johnny dance with Camila. Sorry but I must dance with this lovely lady" William said letting go of Camila hands and taking Summer's. Camila considered walking away but she didn't want to cause a scene so she accepted Johnny's outstretched hand and he pulled her close to him one hand on her waist and the other holding her hand. Camila placed her free hand on his shoulder and the two swayed to the slow romantic tune.
"You look beautiful tonight" he whispered his breath tickling her ear.
"Don't start" she warned him
"What? I'm just saying the truth"
Camila sighed she wasn't in the mood to get into it with Johnny. She just wanted the song to end already. Memories rushed in at the feel of his body pressed against hers, his scent was hypnotizing her, he smelled like irish spring soap and a scent that was unique to him. He smelled like her Johnny. "Jesus Christ am I ever going to get over this guy" she thought. To her relief the song ended and Camila broke their embrace and went to the bar. She really needed another drink.
Later on that night Johnny stood by the bar his eyes on the dance floor. He watched as Antonio twirled Camila, a smile lit up her face and she threw her head back in laughter. Her cheeks were flushed probably from all the alcohol she'd consumed. Johnny couldn't help but smile watching her. Her laughter had always been so contagious. Johnny was so enthralled by Camila he didn't even notice someone standing next to him until they nudged him on the shoulder.
"So Antonio and that Camila chick huh?" Johnny turned to see Mike aka The Miz standing next to him.
"What?"
"Yeah I'm surprised too I never really pegged him as a chubby chaser."
Johnny glared at Mike "Watch it man" warning him.
"What? It's true! He had a beautiful girl like Aksana and he dumps her and moves on to Miss Piggy over there. What an idiot!"
Johnny's fist connected with Mike's jaw knocking him on his ass. Johnny hadn't even thought about it. Once he heard those cruel words about Camila come out of Mike's mouth rage blinded him causing him to punch Mike in the face. Whatever, the douchebag deserved it. Mike's fiancé Maryse ran over helping him up.
"Dude what the fuck!" he exclaimed rubbing his jaw.
"I told you to watch your mouth asshole! That's my friend you're talking about" Johnny retorted a small crowd forming around them.
"Nothing to see here people everything is all right" Mayrese said everyone went back to their own business, luckily not to many people had seen the altercation.
"Whatever fuck you man. Let's go honey" Mike said walking away with his fiancé.
Johnny downed the rest of his drink quickly asking for another one.
"Oh my fucking god Camila you are not going to believe what I just witnessed!" Kaitlyn ran up to Camila who walking out of bathroom drink in hand.
Camila almost spilled her drink as Kaitlyn dragged her to the veranda where they were alone.
"Meh! I almost spilled my drink" Camila slurred
"Forget the drink I have something to tell you!"
"What is it?" Camila was curious now.
"Ok so I was standing around minding my own business when I overhear Mike and Johnny talking and Mike is being an asshole calling Cesaro a chubby chaser for being with you and then he called you Miss Piggy and Johnny punched him right in the face knocking Mike on his ass"
Camila stared at her. Her stomach dropped and she felt herself sobering up a little.
"Wait. What?"
"Girl you heard me. Mike was dissing you and Johnny clocked him right in the face. Finally someone did it. Mike is such an asshole." Kaitlyn said shaking her head.
Camila could hardly believe what she was hearing. It hurt hearing what Mike had said about her. Miss Piggy? Who else saw her that way? She wondered.
"You know I have to ask. Is there something going on between you and Johnny? I mean not only did he punch Mike for talking shit about you but the way he was staring at you well it's kinda hard not to notice"
Camila sighed. Kaitlyn and her had grown really close; she didn't want to lie to her.
"Something did happen. A while ago, it's over now but it's been hard"
"Oh my god now you have to tell me everything!" Kaitlyn gasped.
"It's a really long story; I'll tell you all of it one day I promise. I have to go though"
Camila walked back into the ballroom looking for Johnny before Kaitlyn could say another word. Camila searched everywhere before finding Johnny in a secluded part outside of the venue sitting on the floor his head down. Camila sat next to Johnny who finally looked up.
"Hi" she whispered
"Camila! Hi" he said sitting up straight.
"I've been looking everywhere for you"
"You have?" he asked surprised that she was willingly talking to him.
"I uh I heard what happened with Mike. You didn't have to do that" she said looking down at her shoes. Johnny turned gently turned her face towards him looking into her brown eyes.
"Hey Mike is a prick. He shouldn't have said those things about you. He had is coming" he said softly. Camila lowered her eyes she was so embarrassed. Who knew what other terrible things people said behind her back just because she wasn't skinny.
"Uhm well thanks I guess. I should go. Antonio's probably looking for me" she said getting up. Johnny got up too and grabbed her wrist softly.
"Don't go. Dance with me"
"There's no music here"
"It doesn't matter. Please?" he begged.
Camila looked into his blue eyes, quickly falling under their spell. She didn't know if it was the alcohol or what but she couldn't resist him. Camila wrapped her arms around his neck and he wrapped his around her waist pulling her towards him until they were chest to chest. Even in heels Camila was a lot shorter than him. She was resting her head on his chest listening to his heartbeat. She sighed as they swayed, his scent filling her nostrils; his body heat warming her to her very core. Camila felt like she was at home safe in his arms. She wished the circumstances were different but Johnny and she had hurt each other too much. A lot of healing would have to be done before they could ever be together. Camila felt a single tear roll down her cheek wishing things had been different. Johnny pulled away slightly, lifting her head so they were looking into each other's eyes. Johnny wiped the tear away with his thumb Camila closed her eyes at the feel of his thumb rubbing her cheek. Johnny placed a light kiss where her tear had fallen. Camila's eyes fluttered open and found herself enthralled again by Johnny's eyes. He bowed his head down taking her lips with his. Camila's eyes closed and she ran her hands through his hair deepening the kiss. Johnny pried her lips open then he slid his tongue inside her mouth. Camila moaned and sucked on his tongue making the kiss deeper and deeper.
"What the hell is going on here?!"
Camila and Johnny pulled away from each other to find a bewildered Summer Rae glaring at them.
