Karaoke Chapter 10: Comatose, a wrestling fanfic

Zola seemed nervous next night as she entered the bar.

"What's up, girl?" Mark asked as she sat down and pulled on her sleeves.
"I realized something last night," she answered.
"What?" He asked.

She took a deep breath.

"I think... I think I might be in love," she answered.
"Ha! I knew it!" He said a little too loud while smiling.
"Keep it down," she said.

He reached over and grabbed both her hands.

"It's a good thing. He's a good man," he said.
"I'm scared, Mark. I'm really scared," she said.
"I know. It's only natural given your past, but you don't have to be," he said.
"I can't help it," she said.
"So you're gonna tell him tonight?" He asked.
"I don't know. I still haven't made up my mind about that part yet," she answered.
"You want me to tell him?" He jokingly asked.
"No! You've already told him enough," she answered.
"Well, my big mouth has gotten you this far so you shouldn't be complaining," he said.

He let go off her hands and she sighed.

"Can I get a whiskey?" She asked.
"No. Not tonight. You need to be clearheaded for this," he answered.
"But..." She started.
"No buts!" He said firmly and went to serve another customer.
"No fair," she muttered.

She heard the door and turned her head. There he was. That big, strong, kind man who didn't seem to wanna give up on her. She felt her heart beat a little faster. How could anybody like him want somebody like her? It didn't make any sense. So many things she wanted to tell him but that she couldn't find the words for. She bit her lip in frustration as he made his way towards her.

"Hi," he said and put his hand on her back.

She blushed and mumbled a "hi" back.

"Hey there, big man," Mark said from behind the counter.
"What are we drinking today?" Roman asked, more to Zola than Mark.
"I put her on a soda diet today," Mark answered.
"Sounds good. Put me on that as well," Roman said.

Mark smiled and opened a soda for Roman. She was staring at the counter. He still had his hand on her back and she had no idea how to react.

"How are you today?" He asked.
"Fine, fine, just fine. And you?" She asked.
"I'm good now that I'm here," he answered.

She just nodded and kept her eyes on the counter.

"You know, you can look at me. I don't bite," he said.
"I can't do this," she whispered and hurried away from him and out in the back.

Roman looked at Mark.

"I'll take care of it," Mark said and went after her.

"What are you doing?" He asked as he found her opening a cabinet.
"Looking for your private stash," she answered.

He went over and slammed the cabinet shut. She looked at him frustrated. He grabbed her face with both hands and looked her in the eyes.

"He's out there because of you. You and no one else," he said.
"I can't do this," she said.
"Yes, you can," he said.
"I don't know how to," she said.
"Just talk to him," he said.
"That's just it. I know all the words but they won't leave my mouth," she said.

He hugged her.

"No one ever said it would be easy," he said.

She sighed as he let go of her again.

"Ready to go out there?" He asked.
"No," she answered.

He laughed and grabbed her hand.

"Come on, girl," he said and dragged her out there.

"Is everything alright?" Roman asked as they came back.

She just nodded, still not able to speak the words she wanted to.

"Hey, we thought you might be here!" Seth's voice suddenly sounded.

They both looked towards the door and saw Seth and Dean walk in. She felt even more frustrated now. It was one thing to try and talk to him but there was no way in hell she was gonna do it in front of them.

"Hey there, strange lady," Dean said as he approached them.

Strange lady. She had no idea why he had begun calling her that but somehow it suited her personality just fine. She was strange, she knew that. She just nodded towards him. She took a couple of steps away from them and leaned in towards Mark.

"I really need a drink right now," she whispered.
"You're not getting any until you've talked to him," he whispered back.
"But I can't now," she whispered, feeling frustrated.
"Drag him aside. You know he'll follow you wherever you wanna go," he whispered.
"Uh, you're so annoying!" She said a little too loud.

Roman, Seth and Dean looked at her after that little outburst and she felt her cheeks go red.

"Damn it," she muttered to herself while looking away.

"Let's grab a table," Seth said and walked towards an empty table.

Dean followed him.

"Just a second," Roman said.

He walked over to her.

"You wanna join us?" He asked.
"Ehm... no... I don't think so," she answered.
"I'd really like it if you did," he said.
"It's just a bit... crowded," she said.

He sighed.

"I'm not leaving until we've talked," he said.
"It's okay. Go to your friends. I'm not leaving yet," she said.

He smiled at her before turning around and walking over to the table.

"You guys got shitty timing," he said as he sat down.
"Why?" Dean asked.
"She was just about to open up, or at least I was hoping she would," Roman answered.
"You want us to leave again?" Dean asked.
"No, not now that you're here. She's still trying to work up her nerves so I'm just gonna sit here and let her," Roman answered.
"You're really hooked this time, aren't you?" Dean asked.
"Yes, I am. I don't know what it is about her but I can't let her slip away," Roman answered.

She grabbed the folder with the list of songs. She went through it feeling frustrated.

"You're an idiot," she muttered to herself.
"Don't be so hard on yourself," Mark said next to her.
"I'm really trying here, Mark. You know I am," she said.
"I know," he said and patted her hand.
"Why does it have to be so damn hard?" She answered.
"I don't know," he answered. "You're finding anything to suit your mood?"
"Yeah, that one," she said and pointed.
"You're going all in this time?" He asked.
"Yeah, I might not be able to figure out how to talk so I might as well give it one last shot this way," she answered.
"I think he'll get it," he said.
"I hope so," she said and walked towards the stage.

Mark started the song and all eyes went towards her. She didn't care about all the people looking. She only cared whether or not Roman was looking. She looked down at him and met his kind eyes.

"Here goes nothing," she thought before starting to sing.

I hate feeling like this
I'm so tired of trying to fight this
I'm asleep and all I dream of
Is waking to you
Tell me that you will listen
Your touch is what I'm missing
And the more I hide I realize I'm slowly losing you

Comatose
I'll never wake up without an overdose of you

I don't wanna live
I don't wanna breathe
'Les I feel you next to me
You take the pain I feel
(Waking up to you never felt so real)
I don't wanna sleep
I don't wanna dream
'Cause my dreams don't comfort me
The way you make me feel
(Waking up to you never felt so real)

He slowly started smiling. That smile calmed her nerves and she smiled back. His eyes were shining and they were focused on her.

I hate living without you
Dead wrong to ever doubt you
But my demons lay in waiting
Tempting me away
Oh how I adore you
Oh how I thirst for you
Oh how I need you

Comatose
I'll never wake up without an overdose of you

Breathing life
Waking up
My eyes
Open up

"I think she feels the same way about you," Seth said.

Dean nodded next to Seth.

"Don't let her get away tonight," he said.

Comatose
I'll never wake up without an overdose of you

Oh how I adore you
Waking up to you never felt so real
Oh how I thirst for you
Waking up to you never felt so real
Oh how I adore you, ohhhh
The way you make me feel
Waking up to you never felt so real

People were clapping but she wasn't noticing. She only saw Roman stand up and walk towards the stage, towards her. There was nowhere to run and hide this time. He stopped in front of her and reached his hand up. She looked at him. Those eyes, that smile... everything around her just felt right in that moment.

"Fuck it!" She said out loud before she grabbed his shirt and pulled him in for a kiss.

He wrapped his arms around her and lifted her down from the stage while kissing her. She could hear Seth and Dean whistling and shouting but she didn't care right in that moment. Somewhere she could hear Mark yelling the word "finally" but she also blocked him out. Right then and there it was all about Roman. She looked at him as they finally broke the kiss.

"I don't know what to say," she said.
"You don't need to say anything," he said.
"But I want to," she said and smiled.
"I'm not going anywhere. Whenever you find the words, I'm ready to hear them," he said.
"Can we go to your place?" She asked.
"Sure," he answered.

They walked over to Seth and Dean.

"So we're gonna take off," Roman said.
"I bet you are," Dean said and winked.

Roman pushed his head while laughing.

"Have fun and be safe, kids," Dean said.

She waved at Mark in the bar. He gave her a thumbs up and a smile.

As soon as they were out of their shoes, he grabbed her around the waist and lifted her up. She wrapped her legs around him and he carried her into the bedroom while kissing her. He put her down on the floor once they reached the bedroom.

"I don't know how to do this," she said and bit her lip.

He smiled and slowly started to undress her. She let him. She didn't try to control the situation.

"Promise me to speak up if I do something wrong," he said as she was finally naked.

She nodded and tugged on his shirt. He chuckled and pulled it off. She let her fingers run down his chest and stomach. He leaned in and kissed her again while gently leading her down on the bed. Once she was down, he pulled off his pants and boxers and laid down in bed next to her.

He kissed her down her stomach while looking up at her. He placed himself between her legs and kissed her thighs.

"You okay?" He asked.

She nodded and bit her lip. He smiled and leaned his head forward. She closed her eyes as his tongue started working on her. She was giving him full control over the situation and she loved it. As her moaning grew louder, he added two fingers inside her which only made her moan louder. She couldn't take it any longer and finally gave in, moaning loud as he made her cum. He kissed his way back up her stomach till he reached her neck. He sank in his teeth, making a new moan slip pass her lips.

"You're evil," she whispered.
"Would you prefer me otherwise?" He asked teasingly.
"No," she whispered.

He kissed her. She found his hands and interlocked her fingers into his while pulling her hands down on the bed. He looked at her as she allowed herself to lie like that.

"You sure?" He asked.
"I know you won't hurt me," she said.
"Never will," he said and kissed her again.

He pushed his dick inside her and she tilted her head backwards. She started moaning again as he started thrusting into her. He took his time, trying to be as gentle as he could, but little by little he increased the pace.

"Harder," she whispered.

He followed her wish, thrusting in harder, making her moan louder. He sank his teeth into her neck again while thrusting in harder and harder. She squeezed her fingers around his as he made her cum again. He finally let go himself and came too. He rolled off her and pulled her up on his arm. She wrapped an arm across his chest and just enjoyed feeling him breathing.

"Are you okay?" He asked.
"Yeah. I had no idea sex could be like that," she answered.
"Like what?" He asked.
"Like... That good," she said and blushed.

He laughed.

"I'm glad to hear that you're pleased," he said.

She held on tighter to him.

"I could get used to this," she said.
"You better," he said.

She looked up at him and smiled.

"I know there are things I still need to learn to say and one day I will. I'm sure of it. But for now, can you settle with me being weird?" She asked.
"As long as you're here with me, I can settle for almost anything. I can't wipe away your past but I can try and give you a better future," he answered.
"I like the sound of that," she said and closed her eyes.