Chapter 20

Punk stood up trying to figure out what to do next. Should he just say 'fuck it' and let all of the feelings he has come rushing to the surface? He knows without a shadow of a doubt that he wants to be with Dean. If he has learned anything from this whole thing, it is the fact that he has fallen completely and madly in love with Dean Ambrose. Punk started to put his clothes back on. He looked back at Dean and saw him staring, worry clearly on his face about what Punk was going to do next. Dean copied Punk's actions and also started to put his clothes back on. Silence filled the air, and Dean was afraid to break that silence, worried that Punk was going to close up on him again and force him to leave without any kind of explanation.

Dean started walking towards the door and stopped abruptly, fists clenched. He needed an answer. He needed to know that he could finally have Punk for the rest of his life. There is nothing that Dean wants more. "What the fuck is going on, Punk? Just please tell me the truth." Dean said in an almost whisper. He was afraid to make eye contact, terrified of the answer but looked into the almost sad eyes of CM Punk.

"I love you." Punk responded, finally admitting to the feelings that have been fighting their way to the surface ever since this whole thing started.

"You finally said it." Dean started walking slowly up to Punk and placed his hands on his face. He placed light kisses on his lips and then just stared into those watery beautiful eyes. "Why did you tell me that we are done?" Dean was afraid to ask that question, feeling like he wasn't going to like the answer. But he needed to know if he was just going to end up getting hurt again or if he was finally going to become the happiest man in the world.

"I was threatened to end things between us. But when I saw you tonight, I knew I couldn't. I love you, Dean. And no one in this world tells CM Punk what to fucking do. Those pricks can just deal with it." Punk was careful not to say that it was Seth and Roman threatening him to end things with Dean. He didn't want to start any problems, based solely on the fact that he wasn't even entirely sure that Dean would choose him over his two best friends. He would live to believe he would, but he also knew that there was a chance that Dean wouldn't even believe him, and he would just storm out. And that was the last thing he wanted. Punk was finally ready to stop fighting these feelings and to just accept them. He doesn't care anymore about anything. The only thing that he cares about now is Dean. And he now knows more than ever that he wants to be with him.

"Who threatened you?" Dean asked, anger rising. He was prepared to beat the crap out of anyone who threatened the love of his life. I knew there was something more. Dean knew it before he even came to Punk's locker room that night, he knew there was something he didn't know and that the change in Punk when he broke things off with him was definitely 'off'.

"Don't worry about it. Let's just forget it. I will handle it." Punk replies, placing a kiss on Dean's lips. I have no fucking idea how I am going to handle it, but that is tomorrow's problem. I am just going to enjoy the moment while it lasts. Punk knew that he was going to have to deal with Roman and Seth soon enough, but Dean is the only one on his mind at the moment.

The second Punk kissed him, Dean instantly felt the anger flow right out of him. He vowed he would get to the bottom of it very soon. But he decided to drop it just for now because he knew there was a chance of another classic Punk mood swing. It seems to have become the norm for Punk to kick him out just as things are going so well. The last thing he wanted was to get kicked out after Punk finally admitted his feelings for him. He does love me. Dean couldn't get that out of his brain. Those three words lifted his spirit in ways he didn't know it could. "I love you so much, Punk. There is nothing in this world I want than to be with you." Dean was ready to lay out his heart and soul Punk if that is what it took to be with him. He needs these mind games to end, he wants it to be official.

Punk smiled when Dean said that. The amount of emotions racing through his heart is something Punk has never felt before. He couldn't help but let out a huge smile. "I love you too, baby." Punk said, knowing that calling him 'baby' would give Dean a little assurance.

Dean felt like a little school girl. He pulled Punk into his arms and gave him the tightest hug possible, breathing in his scent. Dean held him so tight, he never wanted the moment to end. "So…?" Dean asked nervously, as he let go of Punk and looked deep into his eyes.

"So what?" Punk asked, not sure what exactly he means.

"Do I have to sound like a middle-schooler?" Dean asked rubbing the back of his neck. "Will you be my boyfriend?" Dean was looking at the floor and rocking on his heels, not able to stand still.

Punk was taken aback with that. He didn't think they would have that particular conversation right here, right now. "Um…." Punk wanted to say yes, but he knew it would be extremely difficult. Especially with Seth and Roman lurking around. He looked at Dean and saw his expression. Tears started to form, as Punk was taking way too long to answer. His heart fell, and he knew that he needed to stop caring about anything other than the man right in front of him. "Yes." That was all Punk could get out.

Dean started smiling again and it instantly lifted Punk's spirits. He knew deep down that he made the right choice. The choice to be happy. "Really? No more kicking me out and switching it up on me?" Dean asked with sarcasm and obvious concern as well.

Punk couldn't help but let out a laugh. He closed the distance between them and laced his fingers into Dean's, holding his hand tight. "Not at all, it is you and me." Punk gave Dean another kiss. "I do have one request though." Punk stepped back and took a seat in one of the chairs.

"Anything for you." Dean sat down next to Punk, placing a hand on his knee.

Punk covered Dean's hand with his own and looked into his eyes. "All I ask is that we keep it a secret for a while. We don't need anybody but us, and that is how I would like it to be for at least a while. I don't want anyone knowing, not even Seth and Roman." Punk looked down at their entangled hands, awaiting the response from his new boyfriend.

Dean was a little shocked. He knew that they would more than likely keep it a secret from the public. But now he can't even tell his two best friends? I don't even care. If that is what my love wants, then that is what he gets. Dean didn't care if he had to keep it a secret, even from Seth and Roman. He finally had what he wanted, and it is definitely worth it. "Of course, baby. Whatever makes you more comfortable." Dean pulled Punk into another kiss, then pulled away and stared into his eyes. I can't believe this man is finally my boyfriend.

A/N: Yeah, I know it has been years since I updated this story. I am recently getting back into this, and right when I saw this story I wanted to finish it. So anyone interested, please let me know how this was. Please Review! :)