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"Maria, breathe. We've been practicing this for days. You know what to do, now you just have to go out there and do it." Eve tried to calm her friend down.

The red head had been pacing the length of the women's locker room backstage at RAW for the last ten minutes. She had already been with hair and makeup and the girls had helped her pick out an outfit for her WWE debut. Her long hair was down in loose curls and her makeup was flawless with smokey eye shadow and pink lip gloss. She had even been talked into letting them use fake lashes because they showed up better on screen, according to Eve at least. She wore black skin tight studded leather pants with knee high boots and a silver belt that matched her top. As soon as Layla had seen the shiny silver embellished bra top Maria had packed she insisted she wear it. Maria couldn't remember why she had even bought the thing in the first place, it was a lot showier than she was used to and had never worn it before tonight, but she had to admit it was sexy. Hopefully Phil's reaction would be worth the ridiculous amount of money she had spent on it. Now if she could just calm down.

"It's almost time to go." AJ said. "You're going to be fine. I'll be out there and so will Dolph and Punk. We've got you. There's nothing to worry about."

"AJ's right. There's no better people to be out there with than them, just go out there and enjoy yourself." Layla smiled.

Maria nodded and finally stopped pacing. "Okay, let's do this."

AJ's smile lit up her whole face. "Come on."

Together, AJ and Maria made their way to the gorilla position where Dolph and Phil were waiting for them. Phil was in the middle of discussing their upcoming match with Dolph when he saw the pair walking towards them and stopped mid sentence, letting out a low whistle. Dolph turned to see what Phil was looking at and his jaw dropped comically making both girls laugh.

"Wow. You look..." Phil trailed off, his eyes roaming over Maria's figure and landing on the ample cleavage her outfit provided.

"Hot. You look hot." Dolph filled in.

Maria blushed. "Thanks."

Phil nodded, his eyes meeting hers. "I have to agree with Dolph on this one. You look incredible."

"I'm glad you like it. Now can we please get this over with?" Maria asked.

"You're going to do great. They're going to love you." Phil assured her.

Maria bit her lip nervously. "I hope so."

A backstage crew member approached the group. "Alright guys, you're on after the commercial break. Dolph, you and AJ are out first and then Punk. Maria, you'll be able to watch from the monitor back here so you'll know when to go out. Everybody good? Great, let's have a good show!" The man didn't wait for a response to his question before rushing off, talking into the headset he wore.

Maria turned to watch the short man disappear quickly around the corner just as Dolph's entrance music hit. AJ grabbed Maria's writst to get her attention. "See ya out there!"

The red head nodded dumbly as the petite woman skipped through the curtains that separated them from the stage. Phil appeared in her line of sight, placing his hands on her arms as if steadying her. "Are you ready?"

"Honestly I've never been so nervous in my life. What if I screw up and look like an idiot?"

"You're going to be fine-"

"Everyone keeps saying that!" Maria interrupted, letting out a frustrated huff.

"And everyone is right. Just be yourself and no one will be able to resist you." The opening chords of Cult of Personality blasted through the arena speakers and Phil leaned in closer so she could hear him. "I know I couldn't."

Maria rolled her eyes and shoved his chest. "Get out of here."

Punk laughed and winked before disappearing through the same curtain Dolph and AJ had gone through. CM Punk chants rang out as the WWE Champion made his way to the ring. Maria waited and watched the match begin in front of the TV like the stage guy had told her. Punk and Dolph held nothing back as they went at each other in the middle of the squared circle. Both of them looked so comfortable there in front of the screaming fans and flashing lights and Maria envied their confidence. She had not felt so insecure since joining Graham's agency and hated the fact that she was so nervous. Maria watched as AJ got in position to distract the referee and knew that whether she was ready or not, it was time to make her entrance. Taking one last deep breath Maria pushed through the heavy curtains and ran straight for the ring, silently thanking God she didn't trip. Fans that sat in the front row and beside the ramp were the first to see her and they all screamed in excitement despite the fact that they had no idea who she was. AJ was up on the apron yelling at the referee when Maria got there. Grabbing AJ's leg she jerked her off the apron like they had practiced. AJ landed on her feet and turned to face her attacker.

"Who the hell are-" AJ's screeching voice was cut off by Maria's slap, sending the petite brunette to the floor. The audience's gasp turned into cheers as Phil rolled Dolph up off the distraction for the three count. Dolph went ballistic much to the crowd's delight and Phil's music once again blasted through the arena's speakers. The energy from the fans was intoxicating and Maria suddenly understood the 'high' Phil talked about getting whenever he was in front of the WWE Universe. After a few seconds of taking it all in Maria's gaze landed on Phil. His eyes were glued to her and a smile she was coming to realize was only for her graced his face making his eyes sparkle. Keeping her eyes on him she climbed into the ring with her shoulders back and head held high. After all, her boyfriend was The Best in the World, it was time she started acting like it. Walking over to him Maria lifted Punk's hand in victory, her own smile lighting up her face. Phil used their linked hands to pull her into a hug. Maria wrapped her arms around his neck and moved her head back to look at him. Before she had time to second guess herself she closed the distance between their lips, sighing when he immediately kissed her back. The sound of the screaming fans faded to quiet background noise as their kiss grew more heated and Maria nearly forgot where they were until Phil pulled back, placing one last chaste kiss on her lips. The crowd was going absolutely insane and Maria was trying hard to act casual when she was feeling anything but. Phil had a shit eating grin on his face as he held the ropes for her to exit the ring before rolling out after her and together they walked up the ramp and to the back.

AJ and Dolph were waiting for them when they got backstage. "You killed it!" AJ squealed in delight.

"That was amazing. I see why you guys do this now." Maria admitted, still feeling a buzz from the crowd's reaction.

"See, there was nothing for you to worry about." AJ smiled.

"Now we'll just wait and see if it worked." Maria said.

"We should go out and celebrate." Dolph suggested.

"I don't know..." Maria trailed off.

"Come on, it'll be fun." AJ insisted.

Maria looked at Phil. "Do you feel like it?"

"Why not? It's been a while since I've been out with the gang." Phil nodded.

An hour later everyone decided to meet at a hole in the wall bar that a few of them had been to in the past while in town. It was small, but had a good atmosphere and hopefully they would be able to enjoy themselves without being hounded by fans. Maria had changed into black leather shorts with lace trim and a silky green halter top with a plunging neck line. She wore her favorite black Christian Louboutin ankle boots and finished the outfit with silver arrowhead earrings and a matching necklace.

"So, I don't remember you and Phil kissing after the match being in the script." Eve said. She had pulled Maria a little ways from the group so they could talk.

"You know Phil, he doesn't exactly like following a script." Maria replied.

"Uh huh, so that was all his idea then?"

"I plead the fifth."

"AJ's got the insanity plea all tied up at the moment." Eve joked. "I'm afraid you're going to have to do better than that."

Maria sighed. "It just felt like the right thing to do I guess. The whole point of me going out there was to get the stalker's attention."

"Well, you sure got everyone else's."

"Got everyone else's what?" Phil appeared beside them, placing a hand on the small of Maria's nearly bare back.

"Attention. That was some kiss you guys shared out there." Eve said, giving them both a knowing look.

"It was, wasn't it?" Phil smirked.

Maria rolled her eyes. "The last time I checked we were here to celebrate my debut, not talk about it."

"And how would you like to celebrate?" Phil asked.

"Hmmm..." Maria looked around, spotting the small dance floor across the bar. "Dance with me."

"If you insist."

"I do." Maria grabbed his hand and led him to the dance floor. Several other couples were already occupying the space and Maria picked a spot near the back. Turning she wrapped her arms around his neck and began to sway to the music.

"You should know that I don't dance with just anyone." Phil said, leaning in so she could hear him over the speakers that were right next to them.

Maria smiled. "So I should feel special?"

Phil ducked his head to place a warm kiss behind her ear. "Very special."

Maria hummed at the sensation of his warm lips on that sensitive spot and her belly clenched when he pulled her hips to his so she could feel his arousal against her stomach. It was like her body could never get enough of him and judging by the hardness pressing into her he felt the same way. Turning in his arms she moved so that her back was to his chest and her ass ground into his erection to the beat of the music. His arms went around her waist and together they got lost in their own world, the heat between them building to an almost unbearable level. She had never felt like this with anyone else. It was like his touch set her blood on fire sending desire flooding through her system until she couldn't stand it any longer. This time when she turned to face him she was the one speaking into his ear. "I need you."

Phil groaned at the sound of her voice and her words. "Fuck, Maria." Grabbing her hand he tugged her through the crowd, not bothering to tell the others they were leaving and hailed a cab outside. The ride back to his bus was short and he thanked God for that because if Maria's hand got any closer to his rigid length he was going to take her in the back seat.

"Tell Tony to take a break." Maria instructed once they were outside the bus. "I want to be alone."

As soon as the bus driver was gone Phil had Maria pinned to the cabin door, slanting his mouth over hers in a dominate kiss. Maria melted into him and moaned when their tongues tangled together. Phil linked their fingers and held their hands above their heads, moving his knee in between Maria's legs. Maria rubbed against his jean clad thigh, giving her some of the friction she craved, but it wasn't enough.

"Touch me." Her voice came out husky and Phil wasn't one to deny her of what she wanted. Letting go of one of her hands he reached between them and undid the skin tight shorts she wore. Once the zipper was down his hand slipped under her panties and he dipped a finger into her wet heat. Groaning at her wetness for him he began pumping first one then two fingers into her, crooking them in a come hither motion to touch that elusive spot inside her. Maria gasped at the contact and bucked her hips. Prayers and curses were on repeat coming from her mouth as Phil worked her to the edge and with one firm press of his thumb on her button she was flung into oblivion. Phil's hand slipped from her shorts, his fingers slick from her release. Maria's eyes were heavy, but she saw when he licked herself from his hand and once again she was as turned on as she was before. She leaned up and kissed him again, this time able to taste herself on his tongue. They moved toward the bed discarding clothes and shoes along the way until they could finally see and touch and feel all of each other. Phil held himself above her on his forearms as he pushed into his own personal version of heaven. Her walls gripped his length like a velvet glove and they both moaned. At first neither one was in a hurry, but as the sweat started to build so did their need and Maria urged him on with her hands and hips. She met him thrust for thrust until once again she was falling into an orgasm that left her breathless. I few strokes later and Phil collapsed on top of her after finding his own release. Maria relished the way his weight pressed into her and let her fingers draw imaginary shapes onto his back while they caught their breath. Eventually he slipped out of her and rolled to his back so that Maria could curl into his side, resting her head on his chest and tracing his tattoos with her index finger.

"I don't think I could ever get tired of this." Maria said, her voice still airy.

"Mmm, me either." Phil agreed, letting out a contented sigh.

They were both quiet for a moment before she spoke again. "I'm really glad I got put on this case."

Phil turned his head to look at her. "I am too." He pulled her closer to him, wrapping his arms around her small body. "I am too."

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