CHAPTER 20:
Over the next month, AJ and Roman continued to see each other as they had now officially made their relationship official. Despite this, only Tamina, Seth and Dean knew as they wanted to keep it to themselves for a while and out of the hands of their various coworkers and media. It was now October 18th, when Nikki went back to see the WWE doctor.
"Hey Jace" she said. "What up my Nikki" he said with a smile. "So you know what we're here for right?" asked Nikki. "Absolutely" said Jason. "I'm just really hoping that I can come back soon" said Nikki. "Mark and Jane are seriously thinking about giving my sister a full time singles career which isn't very good". "Why not?" asked Jason. "I mean shouldn't you be happy for her?" "I am" said Nikki. "But it's just that we're the Bella Twins, we're a brand and we stay together for life, no matter what". Jason nodded. "Come on Nikki, let's give you another exam". Nikki nodded in agreement as they began to get to work.
Meanwhile in the weight room, AJ walked over to Roman, Seth and Dean who were in the process of trying to figure out where to begin. "Hey there" she said with a noticeable smile. "Hey there" said Roman. "Ugh you guys are so ridiculously cute" said Dean. "Yeah you're quite sick" said Seth. "Um thanks?" said AJ as she hopped into the ring. "I was actually wondering if I could train with you guys today". "But babe you've never trained with us before" said Roman. "Aww Joe you're already giving her the cute pet names?" Dean teased. "Why yes I am" said Roman. "But in all seriousness April, you've never trained with the three of us before".
"Ah that's ok" said AJ. "After all I'm here to learn". Roman nodded as he resumed. "So how about we go over...the diving knee drop?" AJ leaned over Roman's shoulders to whisper in his ear "I personally like you're spearing" she said causing Roman to chuckle. "Hey no dirty talking in the ring!" said Dean. "Yeah it's gross" said Seth. "Whatever dude" said Roman. "Um ok AJ are you sure?" AJ nodded yes after all she was in the ring with the love of life. "Ok" said Roman. "Wait dude, what are we practicing?" asked Dean. "Spearing" said Roman. "Wait, whoa, whoa, whoa" said Seth. "We can't do that with her in the ring. It's far too dangerous".
"Oh please I've trained in the steel cage before. Nothing's dangerous to me" said AJ. "You've gotta love a woman who knows what she wants" said Roman. "How about first, we practice…a triple power bomb". "Um, but who are you gonna do it to?" asked AJ. "I dunno" said Roman. "But in the meantime, you can show me something?" asked AJ. Roman nodded as she stood in front of him. "So…if I wanted to say…flip someone over…do I need to stand like this…or…?" Roman's arms intertwined with AJ's as they held them over their heads.
Seth did not like this. "Guys, fucking Nicole and Brie are coming!" he said. He'd say anything to stop them, whether it was true or not. "Damn" hissed AJ. "It's ok, we can have some more fun tonight" Roman whispered in her ear, causing her to giggle.
"Guess who's back bitches!?" shouted Nikki as she walked into the weight room. "I'm um…gonna take a break" said Seth. "But we haven't even started yet" said Roman. "No, no that's ok. Besides I've left my music in my locker" said Seth as he made his way off. "Hmmm I guess there are more music lovers than I thought" said AJ as she exited the ring.
"Where are you going?" asked Roman. "Back to my side" said AJ. "I don't need Nicole Garcia of all people to know my business yet". Roman nodded as he soon followed. "Oh dude man, don't tell me that you're going to" said Dean. "We've really gotta rehearse these things you know?" "I know" said Roman. "But I'm not after April, I'm after Colby" he said. Dean nodded as Roman made his way after Seth.
"Dude!" he called out. "Are you in here?" "Yeah man" said Seth as he began fumbling through his belongings. "Cut the bullshit" said Roman. "You know as well as I know that you're not a music gym user". "Ok so I'm not big deal" said Seth. "Colby, I think I know you just a little too well to not know when something's bothering you" said Roman. "Nah Joe, nothing's wrong with me" said Seth. Roman sighed. "Remember when you told me that you knew me more than anyone else does? Well now I'm saying that to you too now sit down and let's talk".
Seth did but before they could begin their conversation, Randy and Mark Henry entered. "'Sup" he said as he gave fist pounds to Roman and Seth. As the two men began to open their lockers, Seth made a statement. "Where the hell's Cena at anyway? The guy never comes in here". "I here he has his own personal gym at home" said Randy. "Yeah, that man hardly ever comes around" said Mark. "But I'm sure he has got his reasons". After the two finished readying themselves, they left the locker room, giving Roman and Seth their privacy once again.
"Like I said we know each other too well" said Roman. "We are like brothers, no matter what". Seth gave Roman a look. "I have to meet Leighla tonight". "How can you possibly have a day with her tonight if we're going live on Raw in 6 hours?" asked Roman. Seth began to become nervous and before he could answer back, AJ came in. "Ok you've guys have got to like save me from the evil Nicole" she said. "I mean, the girl thinks she's all that because she's returning next week and I've tried to be nice and I don't think that I can be for too much longer".
"Don't worry about it baby" said Roman. "She's just all hyped up and stoked that she's finally back after 4 months. It's probably nothing worse, just a little extra attitude that's all". AJ nodded. "Well Dean and I are waiting for you guys to return" she said. "I'll be there in 5 minutes I promise" said Roman causing AJ to smile. "You too are really sweet together" said Seth. "I know" said Roman. "And that's exactly why she's mine and only mine".
With that, Seth fully understood everything that Roman had just said to him. It was amazing how the other understood each other. "Come on man" said Roman. "Let's make sure that we have this routine down for tonight". Seth got up and followed behind his best friend. Despite being warned to stay away from AJ, his heart was feeling something else.