Chapter 3
September 19th, 2015…still
Austin, Texas
"Is that her? She's adorable." Finn smiled brightly; his eyebrows shooting up when Baron turned to glare down at him. "What did I say? She is lovely."
"Look how well everyone listens." Lex walked into the lobby at 6:59 AM; wearing a long Dirty Deeds t-shirt, a pair of boxers and Tazmanian Devil slippers, to find five bleary-eyed wrestlers standing there with their luggage. She pushed her sunglasses up on to her head and glanced over them; a cocky smirk on her makeup free face. "I love it when men obey. It gives me a power rush. Good morning." She winked at Baron while she sipped coffee from a huge Taz mug.
"Morning." He said in a soft, deep voice. "You look comfortable." His eyes glinted with humor and a not a small amount of hunger taking in her appearance.
Her hair was loose, hanging in curls down her back and shoulders with a shock of it obscuring the right side of her face. 'She looks fresh out of bed and oh so fuckable.' He traced his tongue over his lips while his eyes ran down her long, toned legs.
"My eyes are still up here, big man, and I did say I plan to go back to bed as soon as I get you settled." She turned from him; narrowing her eyes against the bright light streaming in the glass front of the lobby.
"Man, I hate this time of day; I mean there's sun and I'm meeting new people in my Taz slippers. Are you guys all checked out now?" She turned to the others, getting sleepy nods in reply and a pair of arms wrapped around her waist with a kiss planted on the side of her neck.
"Hello, Sami darlin!" She beamed brightly.
"Morning, gorgeous! It has been too long, Lex." Solomon nuzzled his cheek against her hair, not noticing the glare his roommate was sending his way.
"It has indeed but that will be rectified in the coming days. You might even get sick of me." She slid her eyes to the side, meeting his and smiling when he kissed her temple.
"Not possible. Jon and the others have occupied your time long enough. It's our turn now. Guys, this is Lex; the company's security consultant, and head of security when she decides to stick around." He led her over to the other three men with the appearance of a proud father.
"If you're still sticking with ring names, this is Finn Balor, Tyler Breeze and Samoa Joe. If you changed your routine and decided to treat us as humans then this is Fergal Devitt, Matt Clement and Joe Seanoa." He introduced the four of them; letting them exchange handshakes while he kept an arm draped across her shoulders.
"Come on, Sami, you know none of us are human in this industry. We're gypsy vampires. Since you guys are traveling aboard my land shark and camping out at my casa, I will treat you as humans this time but after that all bets are off. Fergal, it is a pleasure." She held out her free hand, flushing when the Irishman brushed a kiss across her knuckles.
"The pleasure is all mine, luv. You are absolutely beautiful. You'll be working with me then, yeah?" Finn asked with a beaming smile.
"And you are a charmer, Mr. Devitt. I will indeed be working with you, at the venues, to the hotels and transport but downtime I'm attached to the big man's hip." She tilted her head in Baron's direction, and he couldn't help the smirk forming on his face from that image.
"That'll be lovely then." He darted his eyes to Baron; his smile dropping from his face when he saw the big man's expression turn serious; like he just woke from a dream, and began to brood with his arms crossed over his chest.
"Matt, you look a lot younger when you aren't making that bitchface on camera." She shook Tyler's hand, laughing when he chuckled. "Don't let them change you too much, sweetie. You're too cute to keep that shit up. I mean I know why you did it but don't be afraid to change it once you've comfortably carved out your niche on the main roster." She patted his cheek before moving on.
"Thank you!" He grinned; pushing Sami's hand away when he patted his cheek too.
"Nice to see you again, Joe."
"It is nice to be here, Lex, and always a pleasure to see you."
"You two know each other?" Sami asked; moving to grab his bags.
"I did a few shows for TNA to set their security in place," She explained quickly, moving to Baron's side.
"Let's get this show on the road, gentlemen. There is coffee, breakfast and beds waiting outside. You can eat or crash or both but my driver won't even wait for me to get onboard if it means avoiding Austin traffic. Come on, Sas." She nudged him forward to walk beside Finn and followed them out, keeping her eyes open for trouble until they were all safely on the bus.
"I wish the buses we travel in were like this." Tyler said in awe, looking around.
"Get to the main roster and become one of their top guys and you'll get one. I bought this one for comfort since I travel with bands or you guys. I let the Shield travel in it because I refused to sit cramped in a car, and now Rollins rides with me but while I'm with your roster, he's just screwed into traveling like a normal superstar." She shrugged, placing her mug down on the kitchen table. "Okay, quick tour – that door all the way at the end is my bedroom. The curtained off areas just outside of it are bunks, big enough for each of you to sleep comfortably. The door on the left is the bathroom and shower, flatscreen, blu-ray and X-box on the left here, long ass couch on the right, kitchen, and my driver, Dave."
"Hi Dave!" They said in unison.
"Guys!" He waved back.
"Let's take off, man." She patted him on the back before grabbing her coffee, walking down the aisle and kicking back on the couch.
"You guys can put your bags anywhere. There is a closet on the right before the bunks. Feel free to help yourselves to food, coffee, juice is in the fridge. Grab a bed and sack out if you want. We should be at my place in under three hours." She yawned, pulling her legs up on the couch when Finn and Joe pulled their carry-ons to the bunk area.
"Mind if I sit?" Baron asked; taking in her no, he lifted her legs, sat down and lowered them across his lap. "So how do you know Sami?" He glanced back at him and Matt loading up plates with breakfast.
"He's Jon's best friend. Ambrose." She elaborated when he looked confused and then nodded his head. "Are you okay, big man?" She asked when he remained quiet for a few moments.
"Yeah, just a little sleepy."
"Why don't you crash then?"
"I will when you turn in. You're right; this couch is long as shit but comfy as hell." He sighed, closing his eyes and tracing little patterns into her shins with his fingertips. 'Fuck, her skin is so silky. I wonder what it would feel like against my skin.'
"Imagine Dragons and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club are playing in SA tonight. Interested in checking them out when you're done with your show?" She laughed when a slow grin spread across his face.
"As long as you promise not to get involved in another Borg orgy." He pointed a stern finger in her direction, grinning when she huffed in response.
"A Borg orgy? Man, that's fucking nasty." Sami scrunched up his nose, plopping down beside them with his plate.
"This is amazing, Lex." Tyler took a spot at the end closest to the kitchen.
"Where did you find a place open this early that would make this kind of spread?" Joe asked, grabbing a plate to load up.
"That would be me." She raised a hand, waving at them before covering her yawn. "I checked out of my room after we got in this morning, came down here and figured you growing boys needed a decent breakfast." She explained to them but kept her eyes fixed on Baron.
"You've been up all night." His eyes looked at her in concern for a few seconds before turning to fondness.
"You cooked all of this, luv?" Finn picked up his utensils and took a seat at the table.
"I learned how to cook for every type of diet you guys stick to when I had the Shield boys onboard. Expect the same variety at the house. Go grab a plate, Sas." She nudged Baron's thigh with her foot, pulling her legs back when he stood up.
"Would you like me to make you a plate?" He asked and looked at his fellow wrestlers when they grew quiet; Sami choking on the food in his mouth, looking at him with raised eyebrows and/or stunned expressions. "What?"
"Who are you and what did you do with grouchy Tom?"
"Fuck you, Sami." Baron lowered his head, avoiding their teasing laughter while he moved to the table.
"I think he's sweet on you, luv." Finn threw up an arm to fend off a swat from Baron.
"Let's stop picking on Sas, guys. It took me all night to get him to lose his grumpy face and I don't feel like starting over." Lex smiled at him over her mug of coffee.
"Sas?" Tyler cocked his head curiously in between bites.
"It's personal between Tom and me; now eat up and relax. I'm hitting my bed for a few hours rack time. Help yourselves to whatever." She rose from the couch, putting her empty mug in the sink and wandered back to her bedroom.
"You guys suck." Baron rolled his eyes, taking the plates he put together down the aisle, balancing both on one arm while he knocked on her door.
"You need to eat, munchkin." He gave her a soft smile, stepping in when she swung the door open and took a seat on the end of her bed. "We have a long night ahead of us and you need to keep your strength up. Come on, park it and eat." He patted the spot beside him, waited until she sat and handed her the plate.
"When did you become so bossy?"
"Since I found out you went without sleep all night just to slave away in the kitchen to make us breakfast. I also feel inclined to look after the woman that is looking after me so eat." He swatted her outer thigh just shy of her cheek; grinning at the hitch in her breath. 'File spanking away as a personal kink for later use.'
"Thank you." She scooted back, resting against the headboard and turned on the TV before tucking in to her meal.
"No, thank you for going through all the trouble of making this for us. It was very considerate. Matt is right; this is amazing." He mumbled in between bites.
"That is why I cooked. The guys didn't get enough home-cooked meals so I took it upon myself to give them at least that while we were on the road. It was just for Dave and me when I worked tours for bands since they had their buses. It was a touch of normalcy in our otherwise unorthodox lifestyles." She tilted her head to the side just looking at him while he stared intently at her. "I love that you listen to me. After we got that ring rat/stalker thing out of the way, you've listened to every damn thing I've said."
"Ring rat! Holy fuck, man, you didn't!" Sami popped his head in the door, clutching his stomach and doubled over laughing.
"Shut up, Sami!" Baron stood up and slammed the door in his face before turning to Lex, shaking his head. "Are you ever gonna let that go?"
"It's only been a few hours." She giggled when he cocked his head and sat down beside her.
"Really? It feels a lot longer." He bumped her shoulder with his, grinning while he ate the last of his meal.
"Is that a compliment or an insult?" She pouted; batting her big doe-like eyes.
"Definitely a compliment." He ruffled her hair, letting his eyes wander the length of her legs while she finished her plate. "I listen to what you say because you're interesting, you don't bullshit me and you know your shit. That is rare these days." He took her plate, stacked it on his and rose up, opening the door to take them to the kitchen.
"Ring rat! I can't believe she didn't kick your ass." Sami started up again, pointing at Baron from his bunk. "Lex, Tom is trying to hit me!" He shouted a minute later.
"Shut up, you ass!"
"Sas, get in here and leave Sami alone. I don't need him whining to Jon about being mistreated on my bus."
"I do not whine!" His voice went up a few octaves and the others cracked up at his behavior while Baron slammed the door in his face again. "Why does Tom get to hang out in your room and we're stuck out here?"
"Because he's sweet on her!" Finn shouted from the kitchen and Baron ran a hand down his face with a groan.
"Is it any wonder why I'm a loner?" He sighed; hands on his hips while she just shook her head with silent laughter. "So you don't technically work for WWE." He stated once he retook his spot next to her in the bed.
"No, I am a self-contractor and consult on security issues and practices within the company, and when I feel up to it, I take on an active role as their head of security. I even go as far as to protect these massive bad asses from horny women and stupid men." She shouldered him and he bumped her back.
"How's your hand?" He gently took her wrist in his long fingers and turned inquisitive eyes on her once he saw her bruised knuckles. "Did you hit someone in the Borg orgy?"
"Dude! That is gross!"
"Johnston, do you have your ear pressed to the damn door?" Baron shouted; clenching his jaw at the constant interruptions.
"Calm down." She turned to face him, placing her hand on his chest and stared into his eyes until he released a slow breath.
"No, to the wall. My bunk is right here, man, so no fucking in there or I'll critique your performance the whole way through." Sami chuckled; laughing with the others that were just settling down to nap, and didn't notice when their expressions sobered up. "I wouldn't stick your dick in her either. She's my best friend's other best friend and he'll kill you if he finds out you bedded her. Oh shit…" His eyes went big and he bit his lips when Lex leaned down into his face.
"That's enough, Samuel." She patted his head.
"Yes, ma'am." He smiled when she kissed his forehead and slipped back into her room, shutting the door behind her.
"Is that better, big man?" Lex whispered, lying down with a soft, sleepy smile.
"Much; thank you." He kissed the top of her head, smiling when she curled into his side, replacing her hand on his chest. "Hey, Lex, you said while you're with us that Rollins has to make his own way. Are you sticking around for a while?"
"Yeah, Sas, I'll be with you for a bit." She yawned, nuzzling her face into his bicep.
"Sleep, munchkin." He whispered, brushing her hair back and smiled at her relaxed, peaceful features when she drifted off. He couldn't keep his eyes off of her, or his hands for that matter.
'So fucking beautiful.' He kept staring at her tanned skin, long eyelashes and pouty lips while his free hand lightly clutched the hair covering the back of her neck. 'Jesus, that's fucking hot. I'd love to bury my hands in this hair and hold her to me while I kiss those fucking sexy lips.' He groaned when a breathy moan left her lips, and she shifted, draping an arm across his chest. 'I could get used to this real damn fast.' He let out a deep breath of contentment; wrapping an arm around her back, securing her to his side.
