Hi everyone! :) I'm here, sorry again about the lack of updates. I kinda forget about this story actually but knowing that my OTP are engaged makes my heart cry of happiness. I wish them the best and a lot of beautiful babies with Chuck Taylors & Ramones Tshirts ! 3 Here's chapter 4 ! Sorry if this chap is kinda bad and if there are some grammar mistakes (I'm still practicing)..At least 5 reviews on this chap before I post the next one x)
Punk just finished to help AJ to fix her suitcases (because actually, it wasn't just one but three bags in all). It always made him laugh how she always lugged with so many bags when he only had a little one for himself every time they were traveling together. They finally left Punk's apartment and went towards his second home to drive to Raw.
During the most part of the travel, Punk was lost in his thoughts, his headphones and phone in hands on the couch of the bus. « Why the hell did she come back ?» He constantly repeated to himself in his mind. A ghost from the past really was the last thing he needed right now.
He didn't even understand why he didn't dare to tell what happened earlier to AJ. She was his girlfriend, he was supposed to trust her and tell her everything. But in that case, he just could not.
« Punk ! » AJ finally managed to draw the attention of her boyfriend and made him take his headphones off by startling him.
« What the hell AJ ?! Why are yelling at me like that ?! » Punk almost jumped off his seat.
« I'm trying to talk to you for like 5 mins and you don't even listen to me ! » AJ explained to him, apparently very irritated.
AJ did her best during all trip long to leave him alone but it started to really piss her off that he wasn't capable of pay attention to her, a bit. She almost felt like she wasn't even her for him.
« Oh… Sorry… I didn't hear you at all. » Punk apologized to her, putting his phone in his pocket and his headphones down.
« Punk, are you sure everything is okay ? AJ asked her man, sitting next to him on the couch.
« Yeah, of course. Why are you asking that ? »
« I don't know… You seem a bit 'off' since we left Chicago...»
The little diva got used to the fact that Punk prefered stay by himself during shows to get focus on his matches but when he was with her, they usually spent all their times together to watch TV, read comics or simply talk with each other.
« Listen, don't worry. I'm just a bit tired, that's all. You know how I don't sleep at night most of the times » He tried to reassure her the best he could, placing his arm around her shoulders and put her closer to him.
« If you ever have a problem, you can talk to me whenever you want. I will always be there. »
« I know, thanks a lot » he said taking one of her hands and kissing it. « So, you were talking about what, when I wasn't listening to you? »
« I was wondering if you already knew what you will gonna do tonight on the show. »
« Oh I don't know yet. Probably an other match with one member of the Shield. These three guys have a lot of talent, but I had some good matches with Ambrose, so I would like to wrestle him again. »
« If I were you, I would wrestle all of them at the same time. » AJ timidly smiled as she slowly turned her head making sure Punk couldn't see how her face turned red.
« Aww ! They are so dreamy ! » Punk say, with a highly girl voice, trying to imitate his girlfriend's admiration for those Shield guys every time she saw one of them in backstage or watched their matches. Even though he would never admit it in front of her, her 'obsession' for them always makes him jealous.
« I do not speak like that! » AJ noted.
« If you say so, crazy chick. » Punk continued to make fun of her by calling her by her so known nickname, when the bus screeched in an empty parking lot. « Looks like we finally arrived. Plus, we are the first ones. »
« I'm not done with you. » AJ warned him, as she let Punk lead her by the hand and walked in their bedroom to get ready.
« Hey man ! Wake up ! » Punk jumped when he heard a familiar voice, yelling at him. He turned himself toward it and perceived the one he always called his 'road wife' and one of his best friends in this company, Kofi Kingston.
« Damn it, Kofi ! You're not gonna yell at me too » Punk balked at him.
«Sorry but a locker room isn't really a place to sleep, man. »
« Look I'm tired, okay ? I didn't sleep this last few nights ! » Chelsea's coming at his home the day before has surprised him so much that he just couldn't get her image out his head. He thought about her even at night. That's what the real why he was so stunned.
« Well you should get used to it.»
« Could you just leave me alone so I can get ready for my match ?»
« Hope you won't fall asleep over there too. »
« Don't worry about it. When the bell rings, I completely have my head in the match » Punk assured him as he stood up from the bench he was sitting in, left the locker room with his headphone to warm up before his match.
« Damn it ! » was Punk's first thoughts right after his match. Like he guessed, he was wrestling of the members of The Shield. In this case, Seth Rollins, someone he had a lot of respect for and thought he will have a huge career in WWE. He expected a lot from this match and a word could describe him : bad.
Even really bad. Punk was never satisfied of his match and this one wasn't an exception. The thing is, he couldn't even blame Seth for this. The only one he had to blame was himself. He was the one who made this match looked so bad because he couldn't get focus to his job like he usually does. That made him even more furious to admit he was the only one in the wrong this time.
« Hey dude ! » His thoughts were brutally interrupted by a slap on his shoulder. The voice calling him was actually John Cena's. « Always in a good mood apparently. Is it because of your match or you're happy to see me ? »
« What do you what John ? » Punk asked, obviously masking the best he could his discontent. Even Cena saw how much this match sucked. And the fact that he was making fun of it, irritated Punk even more.
« I just wanted to know how you're doing. Kofi told me you seemed a bit 'off' tonight so I wanted to see it with my own eyes. » John answered him, still smiling. »
«Well now, you have your answer. Yes, I'm off and like I didn't stop to repeat all night long, it's because of tiredness.» Punk explained, exasperated to have to justify once again his behavior. He was grown man. Why people keep questioning him about it ?
«Tired, hum ? Hope you don't have some personal problems. » John suggested. "Everything is OK with AJ? »
« Normally, I wouldn't even bother myself to reply to that kind of questions and just leave » Punk starting to get really annoyed by Cena's insinuations. « But since you look so intrigued by my private life, I assure you that everything is great with AJ and there are no problems between us »
« Okay, man. I just wondered since the last time I saw a half hour ago she was looking for you. And if you want my opinion, you should go talk to her. » John
« I don't need your opinion, Johnny Boy. I know what I have to do with my girlfriend. » Punk told him, before walking away without even saying a goodbye to John.
« CM Punk. Always a nice guy to talk to. » John just laughed, knowing the legendary 'kindness' of his long time rival.
« Maybe his phone's dead. » Kaitlyn said crossing her arms, looking at her
Punk was supposed to meet AJ in front of the Divas locker room right after his match. Almost an hour later, there was still no signs from him. She started to worry to not see him and she confided her concern to her best friend.
« Yeah, maybe... » AJ said, not really convinced by her answer. She took out her phone of her pocket for the fifth time in the 20 mins to check her messages. Like she guessed, there were no messages from Punk.
« He will probably text you later. Look, I have to go back my hotel. Call me if you need anything. » Kaitlyn said before leaving as AJ just nodded still looking down at her phone.
« I will call him one more time » AJ thought to herself as she started to dial her boyfriend's phone number. She was about to hit the 'call' button of her Iphone when her view has been darkened by two hands on her eyes.
She suddenly remember this time when she did this thing to Punk during one of her segment on their storyline and thought he would do the same to her. « Maybe this time it's really King Kong Bundy. » AJ just laughed as she removed this hands off her eyes. Her face quickly changed.
« Well it's not him but I think you will still enjoy it. » The first thing she saw was the face of a young man lightly smiling at her. His brown eyes was almost as adorable as hers. He was a bit taller than her.
« Oh my god. Ethan ! What are you doing out here? » AJ asked, extremely happy that she pulled him into a big, tender hug.
« I have just been hired as new trainer on NXT.» Ethan replied her, hugging her back.
« Oh gosh. It's amazing. I'm so happy for you. » AJ congratulated him.
« Thank you, April. I think the one who succeeded the most from the two of us, it's you. » Ethan affirmed, hinting to your Divas championship she was caring for mouths now and globally her current status as top diva in WWE.
« Yes. It's a real dream coming true. It's incredible how blessed I am since 2 years. »
« I noticed how happy you look these days. You always dreamed about this since you were young. I know how hard you worked for it. » Ethan said, placing his arm on her left shoulder. AJ smiled to him. He was so right. She finally had what she had always wanted. Her life was so perfect. Nothing could disturb her happiness.
« Oh sorry. Am I interrupting something ? » This voice coming out from nowhere quickly made Ethan removing his arm off AJ and broke their little moment. Punk was standing there, behind them watching AJ and this unknown guy looked a bit too close to his taste. « You don't introduce me ? »
« Hum, yeah sure. This is Ethan, a good friend of mine. » AJ introduced this not so unknown guy to her boyfriend before doing the same thing therewith « And I present you Phil Brooks but you probably already know him as C.M. Punk. »
« Of course, I know him. Nice to meet you. Very big fan of you, man. » Ethan offered his hand toward Punk.
The straight edge superstar almost hesitated to shake his hand before doing it. « Thanks. I'm a big of fan of myself too. »
Watching this short but pretty intense scene was kinda awkward for AJ. Both men were so focussed, looking at each other's eyes so intensely. Especially Punk. For a little second, it was like AJ didn't even exist anymore.
« I should leave now. I have a few things to do. Mr Punk, it was a pleasure to finally meet you. » Ethan finally broke the hand shaking and got his eyes off Punk, taking one last look toward AJ «Bye April, I hope to see you around soon. »
« Bye Ethan. See you soon. » AJ smiled to her friend, giving a wave goodbye as he left the place. Punk just rolled his eyes to the scene when he suddenly felt a violent tap on his shoulder. «That's what I get for being late, Mister 'I can't reply to my phone '! »
« I had some things to take care of. I'm sorry. » Punk apologized to her while he rubbing his 'injured' shoulder and lightly chuckled as he started to drag his now sulking girlfriend to the parking lot at the back of the arena «Come on ! Kofi is gonna kill me if we're late again. »