I'm laying in my bed, on back, staring up at the ceilling. It's been a week, and I'm so confused as to what's going on with me. I have no understanding of the world around me anymore. I love Punk, I always have. But why do I fall for the first person that says I'm beautiful? But then again, Cena's always been a part of my life. Ever since I met him 7 years ago. My dad was apart of the video/audio crew then, and when I met John, we hit it off. I called and texted him every day since then. I saw him at least four or five times a year. And up until now, I never thought of him in THAT way before. He was more like the big brother I never had. Now, that's all changed. When he looks at me, I see admiration, care, love. The same goes for Punk. It's...nerve wracking! I sigh and roll over to my stomach. The bus hit a bump, and my body lifted from the bed a little. I give up on sleeping, and walk out into the small living room area. John was laying on half of the couch, with his arm hanging off and the TV remote in his hand. I gently take it from him, and sit on the other side. I changed the channel, again and again, and gave up on that too. Nothing is on at 4 in the morning. I grabbed my pink and red controller that John had bought for me a few days before, and turn on the 360. I opted for a few rounds of Battlefield 3 with a couple of my buddies. I sighed much to loudly into the mic, and my friend, James, noticed.
"Lizzie, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice too full of concern.
"Don't worry about, just kill the guy behind me," I said, very casually. In the headset I heard a sniper go off.
"Lizzie, c'mon, you can tell us. We're not gonna judge you. We've known you a lot longer than those...BOOM! HEAD SHOT BITCHES!" my friend Sam said.
I laughed, and finally gave in, "Well, then if you must know, it's a very girly type problem."
I heard both of them chuckle, "We're you're friends, tell us"
"I'm...having...heart issues. See, Cena has always been there for me, and now...well I think I'm falling in love with him. Same with Philip...we've been friends, but I've always liked him. I'm just so confused. Also DUDE BEHIND YOU!" I said, yelling by the end to Sam.
I heard them say something, but it was too low. "Well...I'm not too good at giving advice, but Lizzie, what does your heart say?" Sam said.
I sat and thought as I shot two more guys. I put my controller down in my lap, "Well, my heart is telling me to pick one. But it's just as confused as I am."
"Listen dude, we love you, but more like a brother loves his sister. Do what you want, but remember if either one of them hurt you, They. Are. Dead! FUCK YEA! HEAD FUCKIN SHOT! YES!" James said.
I laughed so hard, and loud that John woke up. He grabbed his controller to, signed in and joined our party.
"What are you guys talking about?" John said
James laughed, "Stuff man. You in for a couple rounds?"
"Nah I just wanted to see who was making Lizzie laugh so much. I'm off to bed," John said. He signed out, then kissed the top of my head, "Night, don't stay up too much longer, we're meeting Eve and Aj for breakfast at the next stop." I nodded my head, and waved him away.
"Really? All that just so he could find out who you were talking to?" James said, even though I couldn't see him, I was pretty sure he was rolling his eyes.
It was nearly 5 in the morning before the first round was finished. I sighed again, "All right boys, I've got to go to bed. I think I'm tired enough to sleep now."
"Sleep well Lizzie. Remember, do what your heart tells you to do. Don't listen to anyone else. We've been your friends for as long as we can remember," Sam said, he sounded very caring.
"Thanks guys. I'll text you when I can. Night," I left the party, turned the Xbox off and walked to my bedroom. I stopped when I got to John's door. I thought about going in and laying down next to him. But I just opened my door and closed it quietly, then flopped on my bed. I covered up until my blanket was over my head. I tossed and turned for nearly a half hour or so, before falling into a dreamless sleep.
I woke up a few hours later to Cena shaking me gently,"Wake up sleepy head, we're at the next truck stop." I pushed him away, and covered my head up. He shook me again, "C'mon Elizabeth, get up."
"No, go away,"I protested. I grabbed my blanket again, and put it over my head. After about five minuets, I felt my blanket getting ripped off of me, and two strong arms lifting me up. I open my eyes, blink then rub them. I reach up and put my arms around his neck, snuggling into him.
"I don't want to wake up, please John? Let me sleep for a few more minuets,"I beg softly.
I hear him chuckle, "Sorry babydoll. It's time for the pretty girls to wake up." He kissed the top of my head, and put me down. I was a little wobbley, and had to grab his arm for support. I gained my composure, and stood up straight to stretch. I look up and see John smiling down at me. My face starts to turn a very dark shade of red. He slowly brushes away a stray hair from my face, and let his fingers trail down to my side, making me shiver. He hand rests on my hip, as he pulls me closer to him. I wrap my arms around his neck, and rest my head on his chest. John runs his other hand up and down my back, making me shiver again.
"Now don't start what you can't finish," I say in a low whisper. John laughed again, and pulled me in for a kiss. I push him back. He looked at me, with confusion. I just smiled,"Morning breath. Now shoo, I have to get ready." John leaned down and gave me a quick kiss,"It's just Eve, and Aj. Put on shoes, and lets go! I'm starving!" I couldn't help but smile. I slipped on my flip flops and followed him outside. I ran up to Eve and Aj, who were both dressed the same as I was, pj pants, a tank top and flip flops, with our hair in messy buns. We all laughed as we walked to the station. I walked in first, follwed by Eve, Aj, and John. As soon as we walked in, Eve, Aj, and John were bombared by fans. I let them sign autographs, and take pictures, while I went and got us a table. I got sat down, and soon the waitress was at the table. She plasted on the fakest smile I had ever seen, "Good mornin'! What can I get ya?" I smiled a very pleasent smile at her, "I'll just have a cup of coffee to start with. My friends will be joining me soon." She nodded and walked away. When she came back, the others were sitting with me. Once she got an eyeful of who was with me, she looked at me, "Surely they aren't your friends!"
"Yes we are! We've just travled nearly 10 hours on a bus together, and you want to tell me she's not with us?" John said, very defensivly. The waitress flushed a dark scarlet.
"I'm so sorry Mr. Cena. Is there anything I can get you?" She said, almost stumbling over her words.
"Yes, four breakfast specials, one of those with Mickey Mouse pancakes, three cups of coffee, and a refill for the pretty little redhead next to me," John said all that in one breath, and smiled a big cheecky grin when he was done.
We all sat and talked for a while, and when our food came out the talking slowly started to disappear. We were all more focused on eating than talking, which got us girls to start giggleing. John had no idea what was going on, so he just shrugged and ate his breakfast.
After breakfast, we walked around the truck stop to stretch our legs. It was going to be another 7 hours before we got to our destination. John was going to his bus, while Eve went to Aj's bus. I looped my arm in Aj's as we were walking.
"So..."she began.
"So..."
"Spill it! Have you two done anything? What about you and Punk? I can tell by the way he looks at you that's it more than just a 'lust' connection,"
I looked at my friend long and hard,"Aj, hun, I love you and all, but YOU. ARE. NUTS!"
She smiled and cocked her head to one side,"Lizzie...you're going to tell us evenutally, so do yourself a favor and do it now."
I giggled, I knew she was right, there was no way around it. We walked to her bus, and I walked inside. Aj was still going on about how I needed to tell them everything. I sighed, "Fine, but it stays with you guys! You can't tell anyone else! I trust you guys." Aj, and Eve smiled and nodded their heads in agreement. I smiled really big, and started in, "Well...it all started with..."
John was nice enough to let me ride with Aj, and Eve all the way back to Missouri, the last place I wanted to be, but there was a show in St. Louis, and I figured it'd be a plesant surprise to some of my friends if they got some free front row tickets. And mostly because he's gonna be there before we are. While I was lost in thought, Aj had turned on iHeartRadio on her iPhone to one of the local stations near Springfield.
I soon heard, "You've won! You got all the questions right for WWE quiz! Tiffany Armstrong, pack your bags, you're going for a 3 night stay, and a full day of nothing but back stage with Jonh Cena, and two front row tickets for you, and a friend! Enjoy WWE RAW live in St. Louis!" I hear screaming in the background of the radio. Oh Tiffy! Oh she'll love that! I smile to myself, I'll surprise her when she gets there. In the meantime I keep myself busy. I notice that Aj, and Eve are showered and dressed, and I'm still in my pj's and my hair still up in a messy bun. I get up from the couch and walk twards the small bathroom. I get in the shower, turn the water on, and relax. Being couped up on bus for 16 and half hours can really stiffen muscles. I let out a relaxed sigh. I hear Aj laugh and say, "Yea, I know! Can you believe it?" There's a pause, I shrug and rinse the shampoo out of my hair. "Who do you think she'll end up with? I mean it's not like she loves them both, but she's already been under Punk, what makes you think she won't do the same with Cena?" I hear her laugh. I couldn't believe this! She was telling someone! I turned the water off, wrap a towel around me, and stomp out to where Aj was. I snatched her phone from her hand and tossed it on her chair. "Aj! How could you?! Who were you talking to?" I look at her, I'm fuming with anger. I feel angry tears try to spill over. She looks at me, her face full of I-didn't-do-anything.
"I was talking to...to...Beth. She asked about you. She's been away as long as you have. Mostly recovering from that sprained ankle," Aj finally spat out. I knew she was lying. When she lies, her face turns a light red, almost as if she's blushing.
"No you weren't! Who were you talking to?!" I screamed," I told you not to tell anyone! I don't want this getting out! What if this gets back to John? Did you think about that?"
Aj looked down at the floor and started playing the hem of her shirt. In a small voice she said, "No, I didn't. But you should have thought about him while you were fucking Punk!" Her voice was full of malice.
I slapped her, not caring what she did to me after that. Aj stood there, looking stunned. She was rubbing where I smacked her. Finally she sighed and looked at me, "I'm sorry. I was talking to Layla. I didn't think Lizzie, I'm so sorry." I ran my fingers in my long hair. Layla, shit, she's the biggest gossip in the WWE. It'll get to John soon enough, then Phil. I'll have to face them sooner than I thought.
We were finally in St. Louis. After a long and silent drive, we all got out and stretched. I saw we were at The Four Seasons. Not far from the arena, wonderful. I saw both Punk and John in the lobby through the glass doors. I texted John to look up. When he did, I smiled and waved. Both guys came out. John scooped me up in a big bear hug. As soon as he put me down, Punk did the same thing, then kissed me...hard. In front of everyone! When he stopped, my face was crimson. John was practically pulsing anger. I shyed away from both of them, and make my way to the front desk. The girl behind looks kindly at me, "Welcome to the Four Seasons, how may I assist you today?" I tried to return the warmness of her smile, "Um...I'm with John Cena, did he request a second room key?" Desk Girl quickly tapped away on the keyboard in front of her, "Ah yes he did, you must be Ms. Snyder. Here's your key, your room is 433. Do you need help finding it miss?" I nodded my head no, and went back outside. John was still mad, and Punk had a huge goofy, boyish grin on his face. Much like that of a toddler grabbing a cookie from the cookie jar while no one is looking. Aj, and Eve quickly went inside the hotel to leave the three of us alone. Three of us, a love triangle. I let a small thin smile play across my face. A love triangle? With me? I then burst out into full on belly rumble laugh. John and Phil both looked at me like I had lost it, which I'm pretty I have. I settle my thoughts down. I could have fun with this, my subcontious hastily nods her head, yes you very well could. I smile again, and gingerly walk over to John, and kiss him, the same Punk had kissed me. When I was done, both men stood there dumbfounded. I go inside Aj's bus and grab my small stuff bag, and my purse, then walk through the front door of the hotel and up to the room.
I had a little trouble finding the room, but as soon as I walked inside, it was breathtaking. There was a small dining area to my right when I walked into the room. To my left was a living room area, and branched off that was a full kitchen. Off the kitchen was two doors. One led to John's room, and the other to my room. I opened the door, and walked inside. It was beautiful. A four poster bed with an canopy was up against one wall, and huge flat screen TV on the other. And there was a sliding door that led to a balcony. I looked out and saw below me. It was a beautiful sight. Off to the side of the bed was another door, that led to the bathroom. I saw that John had brought my suitcase up and placed it on my bed. I walked over and started to unpack. I soon heard someone knocking on the door. I had forgotten it was open and looked up. John was standing in the doorway, looking like a greek God.
He was smiling, "I see you just made yourself at home. How did you know this was your room?" I giggled, "Oh well, I had just assumed it was. You always take the room to the right, oddly." John just laughed, "Fair point made, Miss Snyder." I laugh with him, "As always Mister Cena. Now shoo, I have a couple of phone calls to make, and I'm dying for a dip in the pool." I started walking to the bathroom to change, but John stepped in front of me, "Actually, no. You and I have something to discuss. Sit, please."
My eyes get big with fear, Oh no! He's going to make me choose! Right here! I walk back over to the bed and sit on it. John joins me. He runs his fingers in his hair, with a confused look on his face. I wasn't sure what he was going to say, but I was pretty sure I wasn't going to like it.
"Well...first off, hi. I hope you had a good time with Aj, and Eve. Also, tomorrow I'm supposed to be with a young lady. She won contest to hang out with me, and a few other Superstars. I just wanted to run that over with you, so you can make other plans. I know you've got friends and family here, and yes I've already had tickets mailed to them. If you want to hang out with us, great! If not, well have fun shopping or whatever it is you want to do."A wave of relif washes over me as I looked up him, is he...asking my permission to hang out with my best friend? I smile warmly at him.
"I had a great time with the girls, we did all kinds of girl stuff," I giggle, " And if you don't mind, this trip is was something you had planned. I'm stuck with you til I have to go home. I don't mind doing whatever it is you want. Who is the lucky young lady?" I ask, although I already know.
"Well, I'm not really sure. She's from Springfield, and I guess is an avid fan. I'm picking her up tomorrow morning at the Merriot. It'll be about nine thirty when I leave. I'll bring her back here, for breakfast, and to get you. Then we'll head over to the stadium," he says. He looks down at me, and smiles. "So you're stuck with me huh? Well whatever shall we do then?" He smiles a playful boyish smile. I lean back on the bed, with my head propped up on my arm. I suddenly yawn.
"Well for now, I'd like to take a nice long nap. I've been awake for nearly 22 hours," I say with another yawn. I feel him get up, as I move to lay down, moving the blankets as I do. "Well alright, I'll wake you up for dinner. Then you can go back to sleep if you wish. Happy nap," he says as he covers me up. I hear the door close, as I drift off into a dreamless sleep.
I'm awaked by a small, warm stream of sunlight on my face. I sit up and stretch. I looked over at the alarm clock and see that it's seven a.m. I lay back down and pull the blanket over my head. It's too early I think. But then I remember that I had fallen asleep at about 3 in the afternoon. Woah! I slept most of the day and all night! I quickly get up again, and make my way to the bathroom. I hear the shower running, so I decided to greet John with a nice warm breakfast. I made my way to the kitchen and opened the fridge door. I didn't see much, a gallon of milk, a carton of eggs, some cheese, and of course beer and Pepsi. I grabbed the eggs, and milk, and look around for some bread, cinnomen and syrup. While I was whisking together the eggs and other ingerdiants, I see John walk out of his room with a towl wrapped around his waist. I guess he didn't see me, because he went to the fridge, grabbed the OJ, and started to drink it.
"Ahem," I clear my throat. John looks up, and suddenly flushes scarlet. I've never seen him blush like that before. I giggled.
"It's nice to see you awake, finally," he says with a grin.
"It's only seven, maybe a little there after. Yes I know, I slept through the night. Traveling does that to a person. Now, go get dressed, breakfast will be done shortly," I say, smiling back at him. I watch him saunter off towards his room, as I start to busy myself with breakfast. When John came back he was wearing his Cenation shirt, shorts, and low top tennis shoes, his dog tags and his green Rise Above Hate hat. I laughed at him for a moment.
He looked at me, "What? It's for the fans okay? Geez. I'm going to go ahead and leave, I'll be back in an hour. By the way, breakfast smells delicous. Do you need anything while I'm out?" I tap my chin for a moment, "Yes get some tea, and coffee. Oh! and some syrup. I didn't see any." He laughs as he walks out the door. I sigh and go back to cooking.
John comes back about an hour later. Our French Toast, and scrambled eggs were in the oven staying warm. I had already showered, and I was wearing short-ish white shorts, a pink tank top, pink flip flops, and my hair was around my shoulders. When John walked in, he had flowers in one hand, and his other around a smiling giggling mess. I knew that smile anywhere. I grinned, when I saw my friend. She was too busy looking up at John, a loss for words. I grab her hand to let her know someone else was here. She looked at me, and a huge smile played across her face.
"LIZZIE! OMIGOD! OMIGOD! YOU DIDN'T TELL ME YOU KNEW JOHN FRICKIN CENA!" She let go of him and pulled me in for a tight hug.
"Tiffy! Can't...breath!" I say, and she lets me go.
"How...do you two know each other?" John asked. He looked very confused.
"She's my very best friend. John it's my pleasure to introduce you to Tiffany Armstrong," I say with a very pleased smile.
John stood there dumbfounded as Tiffany hooked arms with me,"Oh right, here, this bag is for you. John Cena said this was for our breakfast."
After she handed me the bag, I led her to kitchen, and told her sit down. John sat down next to her, "Tiffany, you can just call me John. Just...John. So...Elizabeth tells me you're my number one fan. Is that true?"
I look over as I pull out our food, and lay it on the table, "Yes it is John. She's a major fan and the leader of the Cenation in Springfield." I look at her and beam. Tiffany is all giggles, and her face is as red as a tomato.
"Well that's good to hear! I'll make sure to sign up for the weekly e-mail, and I expect updates," John says as he fills his plate up with food. Tiffany sat there, blushing, and giggling. She reminded me of me around CM Punk. I giggled as I gave them each a cup of coffe. I made myself a cup of sweet/spicy chai tea. I sat across from them loading both mine and Tiffany's plate with food. She was too busy talking to notice.
After breakfast, John cleared the table and went into his bedroom to make a few phone calls before we all leave for the day. While he was doing that, Tiffany and I began to wash the dishes.
"So...how do you know John frickin Cena?" She asked, elbowing me playfully.
I rolled my eyes at her, smiling, "It's John Tiffy, just John."
"Oh who cares. Fine, how do you know John?" Tiffany rolled her eyes at me as she said that.
"Well...remember when my dad had that really awesome job where he got to travel like everywhere? And he was home on the weekends, except on diffrent Sunday's durning the year?" I asked her.
She nodded her head slowly. "Well...he was the sound/audio guy for the WWE. He played the intro's in at the right time, always put the video's up on the titantron. All that fun stuff. Well anyways, there was an event up in KC, and Dad wanted us to go. I was excited as I had never been to one before. Which is odd y'know? I mean c'mon he worked for the WWE! And I've never been to a live event!" We both laughed
"Lizzie, you're babbleing again..." she said quietly
"Oh right anyways, I was in the back talking to Beth Pheonix, and John comes up to us, and starts to talking to me like he'd known me for years. I was in utter shock. I mean this guy...this cute, amazingly sexy guy came up to me! I was 15 at the time, and it was...well...shocking," I stopped talking for a few seconds studying Tiff's face. She's smiling sweetly, and nodding along. I continued.
"John and Beth started talking, so I excused myself so I could find my mom and dad. As I was walking to the front of the building, I heard someone yelling for me. I turned around and there was John! I wasn't sure what he wanted, so I tired to calm myself down a little. I mean it's not everyday a girl gets chased by a really hot guy, right? Anyways, he came up to me, and told me Dad was waiting in the back. I started to leave again, and he gently grabbed my arm," I paused for the dramatic effect, and showed Tiffany what John did that night. I saw goose bumps on her arms, and giggled.
"He said to me, 'I know you're only fifteen, but here's my number. In case want someone to talk to or whatever. Oh and your dad is out back.' Since then I talked and texted him nearly everyday."
When I was done, Tiffany was smiling and giggling. I just smiled back at her. I saw that we were done with the morning chore, so I went to my bedroom to change, as I had gotten water on my shirt. I looked through the drawers trying to find my grey CM Punk Best In The World shirt. I knew I had some. I wanted Punk to see me. I giggle to myself. Once I had found it, I quickly changed. I decided to put my hair into to braids. When I was done, I left the room. John was talking to Tiffany about something, and she was hanging onto his every word. I smiled. I leaned against the table, they would make a really cute couple, I thought. I giggled quietly to myself, but I guess they heard me. They both turned around. Tiffany sheepishly smiled at me, and John came over and grabbed my hand.
"Are you ladies ready?" John asked as he put his other hand out for Tiffany. She reached out and grabbed his hand, blushing. I laugh. She just looks at me with her, Shut up Lizzie! look. John laughed as he walked us out the door.
I was looking down at my phone while we went to the elevator. John and Tiffany were talking away, like they were the best of friends. I didn't mind, I was thinking of other things. While looking at my phone, I ran into to someone. I had to push my glasses back on my face. I looked up, "Geez! What where you're...Oh...Punk. Hi." My face turns a deep crimson.
He smiled down at me,"Hey Elizabeth. I see you're with John today. And who's that girl on his arm? You must be jealous."
I look at him with a fake shocked look on my face, "Oh my stars! He's with another girl? I kid Phil. That's my best friend, Tiffany Armstrong. She won some radio contest to see the show live tomorrow, and hang out with a few Superstars today"
"So...you're going with them?" He asked.
"I might as well, Eve and Aj are training today,and I thought you were mad at me because of what I did yesterday, " I shrugged.
"Hardly, I can't stay mad at you long for some reason. Hey if you're not doing anything, come with me! Could be fun, you never know, right?" he says with a boyish grin.
His smile was contagious, "Sure. I don't think they'd mind. Tiffany is totally and completely imeressed in him."
Punk smiles again and snakes his arm around my waist, and walks me towards the elevator. "Johnny boy! Good to see ya!" Punk said, a little too sarcastically. I roll my eyes at him, and smile apolgetically at John. He smiles back, and claps Phil on the back, "Philip my man! Nice to see ya too!" Tiffany looked from them to me, and back again. I just shrugged, trying to look as innocent as I could. I saw her take out her phone. Soon mine vibrated. I took it out of my pocket.
Wat's this all abt?
She was going to text me while they were talking. Brilliant, this is why she's my bff.
I...kinda kissed both john and punk yesterday...in front of eachother...I texted back.
So they're going to act like overgrown high schl kids?
Idk? they're guys, trying to outdo the other.
She looked up and rolled her eyes, then looked at Punk, then John and finally me. Who r u going to pick? u cant keep toying with them
I sighed she was right. Idk I love them both. Im glad ur here, I could never tell aj or eve this
I looked up and smiled at Tiffany. She smiled back, "That's what best friends are for right?"
"Right," I say. I grabbed Punk's hand when the door opened to the lobby. "John I'll catch up with you guys tonight. Punk will bring me there. Oh and don't forget to call my dad this time. I had to hear about it the last time you forgot," I smiled and waved as Punk and I walked off.