Disclaimer: I do not own anything dealing with WWE or any song lyrics that is used as a muse. I also do not own the rights to any products or persons mentioned in the story as well.

Warning: There is harsh language and adult themes as well as Slash between some of the characters (mostly M/M).

Chapter Four

Mike stood in the locker room in front of a long mirror as he stared at himself. He hadn't seen Nash in a week and it bothered him. He really liked the older man and wanted to see if there could be something between them.

Maybe what Punk said was right, he thought.

"Mike," Alex said.

What if Nash is still dating Sean? I mean, they've been friends for like ever.

"Mike?"

Maybe we should have had sex that night. I know I can give one helluva blowjob.

Alex stared at his friend and ran his fingers through his blond hair. "Mike, I'm pregnant."

I really do like Kevin. He'll be the first guy I've been with since Matt Hardy.

Alex tilted his head. "Mike, Matt called and wants to hook up with you again."

Kevin is different from Matt...what did Alex say? "Were you talking to me?"

"Yeah, I've been calling your name for the past three minutes."

"Oh," he said. "Sorry, I was just thinking."

"I see that." The younger blond stared at his friend. "What's up?"

"Thinking about Nash."

"What about him?"

Mike went and sat down. "Have you ever really liked someone and you find out that they might be seeing someone else?"

"Are they seeing someone else or might be?"

"I don't know."

Alex stared at his friend. "Did you talk to Nash and see if he's with anyone else?"

"No."

"Ask him and be done with it."

Mike smiled and nodded.

"Good, let's get out of here and back to our rooms before Cena asks me out again."

The Awesome One laughed and went about gathering his things. Both men left the locker room and walked through the backstage.

"Hey, Alex," Cena called.

The younger blond groaned and kept walking.

"Wait up," John said as he got behind the younger man.

Mike smiled and looked at Cena. "I'll see ya at the car, Alex."

His friend glared at him as he walked away.

"Hey, I was thinking maybe dinner tonight at Denny's or IHOP," Cena said. "You and me maybe. Talking. Getting to know each other."

Alex folded his arms over his chest.

"I know that I don't have the best record with men."

"Or women."

"Or woman, but I want to get to know you and see where it goes."

Alex sighed. "If I say a 'yes' and I don't have a good time, will you stop asking me out?"

"I'll do that."

"I need to get to the hotel and help Mike with getting our stuff put up."

John nodded. "I'll pick you in a bit."

The younger man nodded and left.

John smiled and was happy that he got his date.

"Hey, Cena?" Hunter called.

He turned to look at the COO. "Have you seen Punk? I wanted to ask him a question."

John shook his head. "You should ask Kofi. They're roommates."

"Hey, guys," Kofi greeted as he walked by. He had his bag slung over his shoulder.

John stared at the young black man and looked to Hunter. "There he goes."

"I...I'll ask him later," Hunter said as he stared after the West African. He turned and walked away.

John watched Hunter leave and turned to look at Kofi. He shrugged his shoulders and went to get ready for his date.

...

"I can't believe I'm doing this," Alex said into his pillow.

"I can't either," Mike replied.

"I can't believe you left me," he said as he lifted his head.

Mike laughed as a knock at the door came.

Alex grumbled and climbed off the bed. He went and answered the door. "Oh! Mike, it's for you."

The Awesome One looked up and stared at Kevin. "Hi."

"Hi. I wanted to know if you wanted to come over and watch a movie."

Mike blushed.

"He would love to," Alex replied.

"Hey, Nash," John greeted. He looked in the room and smiled at Alex. "Ready for our date?"

Alex sighed and gathered his things. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do," he said to Mike.

"You either," Mike replied.

John and Alex left.

"So, how about that movie?" Kevin asked.

Mike gave a crooked smile and stood up. He gathered his personal items and went to Kevin. The older man smiled down at him and led Mike to his room. When they got there, Kevin went in for a kiss, but Mike turned his head.

"What's wrong, sweetie?" Kevin asked.

"Are you and Sean still together?" Mike asked.

Kevin stared at him. "Let's sit down."

They both sat down on the edge of the bed.

Kevin took Mike's hand into his own. "I'm not going to lie to you. Me and Sean did have a thing. It lasted for about seven years and it was a tough seven years. We had our ups and our downs. Do I still love him? Always. Will I get back together with him? No. I can't live my life with the downs. I want ups. He'll always be my friend, but he's not my boyfriend nor lover. Okay?"

Mike slowly nodded.

Kevin hugged him. "I want to try this relationship with you out, okay?"

"Okay," Mike said.

"Let's watch this movie," Kevin said.

Mike got comfortable while the older man got the movie ready.

…

Alex had to admit it; he actually enjoyed his date with John. They talked about anything and everything except John's love life. Alex didn't want to know any more than he already did.

"So, any dark secrets that you might have?" John asked.

Alex shook his head. "I'm a switch but prefer to bottom. That's about it."

"That's it? Wow," John said. "So how many relationships have you been in?"

"One long term and two brief ones."

John nodded.

"I was going to get married, but she cheated on me with her best guy friend. I turned to my gay friend for support and here I am," Alex replied.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know that."

"Not a problem. I don't see myself as bisexual. I love the human body in all its forms. I don't go chasing after both sexes. I'm just me."

John nodded.

"Hey, Alex!" Jack greeted as he came by.

"Hi, Jake, how are you?" Alex greeted back using Jack's real name.

"I'm doing well." The All-American American looked to John and nodded. "John."

"Jack," John said.

"We're still up for Friday, right?" Jack asked Alex.

"Yeah, looking forward to kicking your ass at some hoops," Alex replied. "Is Kofi and Zack coming?"

"Yeah. Kofi wants to be on your team."

"That's fine," Alex said. "See you Friday."

Jack nodded and went to a table where Zack, Dolph, and Curt were waiting.

"You play basketball?" John asked.

Alex nodded.

"Are you any good?"

"I'm decent," he replied. "Why?"

"Just wondering."

"You wanna come and watch?"

"If you don't mind."

Alex shrugged. "I don't care."

Jack stared at the two men while they talked.

"Man, what's up with you?" Kofi asked.

The giant looked to the others. "What?"

"You've been staring at Alex since you sat down, bro," Zack replied.

"No, I wasn't," Jack replied.

"Yeah, you were," Dolph said.

"If I didn't know any better, I'd said that you had a thing for Alex," Curt replied. "And so does John."

"John as a thing for any man and woman that walks, talks, and breathes," Jack replied.

The others nodded.

"If you like Alex, bro, ask him out," Zack said.

"He's not interested in John, we all know that," Curt replied. "Especially since we all know how many times Alex turned him down."

"Then why is he having dinner with John?" Jack asked.

"Probably gave in to shut John up," Dolph answered. "He won't sleep with him. He told me so after the sixth time John asked him out."

"Good," Jack replied. "Alex deserves someone better than John."

"It's up to Alex if he wants to date John or not," Kofi replied. "You never know, Alex might be the one to change John."

Jack laughed. "Right."

Kofi shrugged his shoulders and sipped his milkshake.

"I need to go," Alex replied. "Need to get our stuff ready for tomorrow."

John nodded. "Thank you for tonight."

"No problem. I had fun." Alex as shocked to hear himself say that.

As Alex pulled out his wallet, John waved him off and paid for both their meals.

"I told you it was a dinner date," John replied. "I'm paying."

"Okay," Alex said and put up his wallet.

John got Alex back to the hotel and both men stood outside Alex's door.

"I guess I'll see you Friday," John replied.

"Yeah."

John leaned in a kissed Alex's check. He smiled at the younger man and left.

Alex went into his room and leaned against the door. He touched his cheek and smiled. He decided to tell Mike when he came in what happened on his date.