Chapter 16: Completing You
A week later when AJ was feeling better Punk asked her to come with him to look at a possible new place for him. It was a good thirty minutes from where she lived now and when they pulled into the area she rolled her eyes at Punk.
"I thought we agreed on nothing over the top" she reminded him "Remember I'm going half on this and I still plan on paying you back"
"Well a friend of mine used to live here and he's selling his place" Punk said to her "Before he even lists it he wanted me to take a look at it. It's just a summer beach house"
"Beach house?" AJ asked surprised
"Yep right on the beach actually" Punk confirmed "And don't worry it's a one level place. There's one bathroom and two bedrooms, there isn't even a yard if that makes you feel better well actually the beach is your yard" he smirked
"We're just looking" she warned and he nodded in agreement
"Right" he said then pulled up outside the small home "Ready?" he asked her
"Are your friends here?" she asked nervously "My face isn't as bad but you can still a little bruising"
"You can't see a thing" Punk said to her "And no it's just he left me a key" he then got out of the car and AJ followed
"I like it" Punk said as they walked around the small place but it was still double the size of where she was now.
"It is nice" AJ agreed looking out the backdoor to the beach "The water is beautiful"
"Imagine falling asleep to the sound of the waves every night?" Punk asked and she smiled
"That does sound nice" AJ agreed "How much?"
"I don't really remember but I'm getting a really good deal on it" Punk said to her
"How much?" AJ asked again
"We'll go over that later" Punk said brushing it off "Check out the size of the master bedroom" he said trying to distract her
"Wow" AJ said looking around the large room "And there's a door here too"
"Yea you can just roll out of bed and go for a run on the beach" Punk suggested "You like it?"
"I really do" She smiled
"Good" Punk said to her "Because I already bought it"
"Phil" She scolded
"You can still pay me back for it" Punk promised "My buddy needed to sell this quickly and if you wouldn't have liked it you wouldn't have had to live here"
"And what would you have done with this place?" AJ asked folding her arms
"I don't know kept it and used it as a summer place" Punk shrugged
"You really do make a lot of money don't you?" AJ teased
"I really do" he confirmed "Seriously do you like it?"
"I really do" she said walking over to him and giving him a kiss "Thank you"
"You're welcome" He said with half a smile
"I want to see all the paper work though so I know how much I owe you" she said to him and he just rolled his eyes "None negotiable" she warned and he just nodded "When can I move in?"
"Whenever" Punk said to her "But here's the thing I have to be back at work in two weeks so I'm hoping sometime before then"
"Oh right" AJ said to him "You must be excited to be getting back to work"
"Not really" Punk said to her "You'll be back before you know it"
"Not in two weeks" AJ said to him "I was supposed to win the title" she frowned
"You will win the title" Punk said to her "Just not at payback"
"Obviously" AJ sighed "It's fine though"
"You can come on the road with me" Punk suggested "I'd really like it if you did actually"
"I don't think I could handle that" AJ admitted and he just nodded
"I just feel funny leaving you" Punk said to her
"You just got me a new place I'll be safe" AJ assured him
"Ok" Punk relented "Maybe they'll catch the guy in the next week and I won't have to worry" AJ just nodded and turned around to look out the window "What's going on with you?"
"Hmm?" she asked slightly as she gazed out the window
"You've been really quiet the last week" Punk noted
"It might have to do with that beating I took" AJ remarked
"I'm sure it does" Punk said to her "You haven't been sleeping either I thought the pain was better"
"It is better" she said turning to look at him and he just nodded unsurely
"You can talk to me about anything you know?"
"I know" she smiled warmly "Don't worry I'll be fine"
"Yea I know" he said to her
"You know what I just remembered?" she asked and was hoping it was something about that night "I haven't event old James I was moving" she said and frowned "I just signed a new lease"
"Don't worry about him I'll talk to him" Punk said to her
"I should do it my name is on the lease" AJ said to him "Let me do something"
"Alright but if he gives you a hard time tell me" Punk warned and she nodded
Later that night AJ was meeting with James in her apartment and explained to him how she was going to be moving and was hoping he'd be ok with it.
"I completely understand" James assured her "I don't blame you"
"I don't want you to think it's because I feel unsafe it's just Phil wants me in a better place and he plans on spending more time with me and this place just isn't big enough for that" AJ rambled
"It's fine" James chuckled "Where is Punk?" he asked looking over his shoulder
"He went for a run" AJ said to him "He's going back to work soon"
"Oh and you're not?" James asked "I mean you look great"
"Thanks" She forced out "But they want me to take another few weeks"
"I get it" James said to her "You look like you could use the sleep"
"I thought I looked great?" AJ asked
"You do I mean bruise and cuts wise at least" James said then frowned "But your eyes tell a different story"
"I've been having some trouble sleeping actually" AJ admitted
"Want to talk about it?" James offered
"It's just-" AJ started then smiled "I've been having nightmares"
"About that night?" James asked her and she nodded "Do you remember?"
"I don't know if it's dreams or reality" AJ admitted "I don't want to say anything because I'm really not sure"
"It could be your mind just trying to fill in the blanks" James suggested
"That's what I'm afraid of" AJ said to him
"Do you see the guy?" James asked "You know in your dreams?"
"Vaguely" AJ shrugged "I don't recognize him though" she said quickly
"So it's probably just that" James said easing her mind "You want to remember so your mind is just making up the story for you. I'm sure it's not easy to not remember"
"But it's the same every night" AJ said to him seriously "How is that possible? Should I go to the police?"
"You're going to go to the police and give them a description of a man you don't recognize and you're not even sure is real?" James questioned "You could get an innocent person in a lot of trouble"
"I know" AJ agreed "That's why I haven't even told Phil yet I probably should though"
"No need to worry him" James said to her "If you tell him this he'll be hesitant to go back to work"
"Yea and I don't want him anymore distracted" AJ agreed "The last thing he needs to worry about are some stupid dreams I'm having. He has a huge match coming up"
"Exactly" James said to her "Look if you ever need to talk you have my number and don't worry I'll keep your secret"
"Thanks" She smiled faintly and was surprised when James pulled her into a hug
"I'm really going to miss you" James said to her
"We'll still hang out" AJ smiled as he embraced her
"I hope so" James said still hugging and only pulled away when he heard the door open and slam closed "Oh hey Punk" James smiled pulling away and standing up
"Everything ok?" Punk asked them
"Yea James is letting me out of my lease" AJ said to him
"Good we appreciate it" Punk said to her
"I'll see you around AJ let me know if you need any help moving" James said
"I will thanks" AJ smiled as James walked out the door
"And if you-" he started to say to Punk but he slammed the door on his face and locked it
"Rude much?" AJ asked stunned
"I hate that guy" Punk said pointing to the closed door "The best part of you leaving is not having to see his annoying face anymore"
"He's really nice to me" AJ said to him "And try to remember the fact that he saved me the night I was attacked"
"No he found you" Punk corrected "He didn't see the guy. You my dear saved yourself"
"I guess I did" she said softly "See you have nothing to worry about"
"I know" he smirked removing his shirt "I'm going to take a shower what do you want for dinner?"
"You" she teased lightly. She had been wanting to be physical with Punk for the last few days but he kept turning her down he was still afraid she was hurt, AJ on the other hand wanted the memories of her dreams washed away- the imaged of the man on top of her and hissing disgusting vile words into her ear, she knew Punk would make her forget.
"We'll see if that's on the menu for dessert" Punk smirked leaning down and kissing her lips.
As soon as he stepped into the shower and AJ heard the water running she removed her own clothing quickly and pushed the door open. He had his favorite rock music blasting and she could hear him faintly singing along. She smiled to herself and pulled the curtain back with ease and stepped in behind him. The shower was small so there was no way he didn't realize she was in there with him, he was just letting her play her have her own fun. She wrapped her arms around his waist and nuzzled her face against his back.
"So no dessert?" Punk asked as he felt her rest her cheek against his back
"I want it now" she whispered against his skin her hands moved down and reached for his shaft. After feeling him out for a few minutes Punk pulled away and turned around and cupped her face and pulled her into a kiss. As soon as his tongue swiped her bottom lip she opened her mouth and granted him full access. She had missed being this way with and she could tell by his eagerness and his already hard member he had missed her just as much. They didn't base their entire relationship around sex but the truth was they were very compatible in the bedroom.
He eased her gently against the shower wall without removing his lips from her. He moved one hand to bend her right leg slightly and began to massage it while his other hand moved over to her breast. She let out a pleasurable moan causing her to pull away from him.
"Please" she begged lightly
"Please what?" he teased seriously as he kissed down her neck
"Make me forget" she whispered wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling herself closer to him. Her eyes were closed tightly waiting for him to make the next move but the next thing she felt was nothing- he let her go and stopped kissing her. "What?" she asked opening her eyes and met his confused ones. "What's wrong?"
"What did you mean forget?" Punk asked her
"I just meant-" she started but she was feeling nervous
"Do you remember something?" Punk asked her quickly
"No" she forced out shaking her head nervously "I just meant make me forget these last two weeks all together" she lied and put on a smile "Make me forget everything" he ran his fingers down her cheek sweetly
"Are you sure?" Punk asked her meeting her eyes
"Yes" she said almost desperately then pulled his face to hers and pulled him back into a kiss and rested her back against the wall. It only took a moment for Punk ease her legs apart and he again lifted her leg and she cradled it against his thigh.
"Are you ready?" he whispered against her ear and she replied by grinding into his lower half causing him to let out a throaty growl
"I'm ready for you" she assured him as she continued to try to move her body against his. He reached his down and moved them in-between her folds but she grabbed his hand "No foreplay" she said to him "I need you now, I need you more than ever" she said honestly and he leaned down and kissed her with such passion that AJ felt her knees start to get weak but he held her up and kept her pinned to the wall.
AJ felt him slowly enter her and she gripped her hands onto his shoulders for balance. She forgot how whole she felt ever time he was inside of her. She took a moment to enjoy the fact that she was ok, she was safe and she was with the man she loved.
"I love you so much" she whispered. She hadn't even realized she said it out loud but when he responded she realized he completely through her off balance.
"I love you too baby" he replied sweetly and began to gently thrust in and out of her. Her head was now resting against the wall and her nails were digging into his shoulders so hard he knew they would mark and possibly even bleed. "Is this ok?" he asked hoping he wasn't hurting her as he picked up his pace slightly
"Harder" she requested and he was hesitant "Please baby" she said forcing her eyes open to meet his and give him the reassurance she knew he was looking for. He nodded and picked up his pace and her cries of pleasure let him know that she was ok. It was a few minutes later and he felt himself start to get close himself, he reached in-between their bodies and found her nub and began to play with it with his free hand
"Oh Phil" she moaned as her hips moved against his and his hand. A few seconds later she tightened around him and released and he followed half a second later and poured himself out deep inside of her, something he had been careful to never ever do. He didn't realize the mistake until a minute later.
"Fuck" he said loudly pulling out of her
"What? What's wrong?" she asked confused. He placed his hand on his hips while the shower water continued to pour down and gave her a look "Oh" she said now realizing "I have the ring don't worry"
"The ring?" Punk asked confused
"It's a form of birth control" she assured him with a smirk
"Oh" he said quietly "It works ok?" he asked
"Have I gotten pregnant yet?" she smirked "All the girls use it actually. Remembering the pill is too hard"
"I've never done that to you before" Punk said to her
"Well Trent has and I never got pregnant so chill out" she smirked but now he looked even more angry
"I'm good trust me. I still want a few title reigns before I settle down and have children" AJ smirked
"Good to know" Punk said to her as he watched her reach for shampoo and squeeze some into her hand "Actually the Trent tidbit I could have done without" he said biting on his lower lip
"Well I just wanted to make you feel better" AJ said to him
"It worked for like half second" Punk said as he watched her wash her long and beautiful hair
"I really kind of need some space if you're done freaking out" AJ teased but she was serious
"You intruded on my shower" Punk defended "You leave"
"But my hair already has soap in it" she pouted
"I'm not leaving the shower until I properly shower" Punk said seriously turning the heat up on it
"Fine you can help me wash it out" AJ smiled
"So now I not only have to skip my own shower but now I have to help you wash?" Punk asked in disbelief
"Are you declining?" she asked then saw him smile
"No" he said happily reaching for a squishy puff
The man living across the street in the building opposite AJ's was watching TV when someone walked into apartment freely.
"Is he still there?" the woman asked him
"Yep" the man said tossing popcorn into his mouth
"Well he's going back to work soon so he won't be around forever" the woman said to him
"Yea I'm sure he'll just leave her sitting there" The man smirked "He went for a run today and only circled the building. He won't leave her side"
"He'll have to" the woman said to him "Your face looks better"
"Yea she scratched the shit out of me" the man said annoyed "I was actually able to go out in public today"
"She's such a cheap fighter" the girl said disgusted
"She kneed me in the balls too" the man said to her "I've been hit there before but not like that, she's strong"
"As long as their still attached that's all that should matter" the woman laughed
"Right" The man said throwing more popcorn into his mouth "If you hate her so much why don't you try to take her down"
"Because I can't be involved in this" the woman said to him
"Well you are" the man said "And I'm sure it won't take long for Punk to put two and two together and realize his crazy ex is out to hurt his girlfriend"
"I called him last week" Amy said to him "Told him I was worried about AJ"
"Oh and I'm sure that didn't set off any alarms" the man snorted a laugh "AJ didn't cheat on you he cheated on you" he reminded Amy "It should be him you should be hurting"
"That's exactly what I'm doing" Amy said to him "I don't give a shit about his precious little AJ"
"Yet you put this all in motion" The man said to her
"You volunteered to do this" Amy defended "you said you wanted to!"
"I thought you were kidding and once I realized you weren't I thought after it didn't work out the first time I assumed you'd move past this"
"I spent months watching them sneak around" Amy said to him "He looks at her like she's untouchable and innocent"
"I get it ok" The guy said annoyed "I'm here to help, but I can't do anything with him there"
"I know" Amy said softly "Are they in there now?"
"They both went into the bathroom" the man said to her and Amy rolled her eyes
"Ew" Amy mumbled
"She was naked when she went in" the man added
"Yea I figured as much" Amy said bitterly "Look I don't want you to worry about anyone catching on to you. I spoke to some of his friends and they all think it has to do with AJ. Someone an ex or her landlord or something did it to her"
"I find it hard to believe Punk isn't even considering someone would hurt his girlfriend to get back at him" The man said to him
"Well it's not all about Punk" Amy reminded him "You have your gain in this if I recall"
"Like I said when we talked about it I didn't think this was real" the man said seriously "I was also drunk when I agreed"
"I'm just saying it's not like you're not losing sleep over this" Amy said to him
"I'm certainly not" the man agreed picking up his beer can and taking a long swig of it.
A/N: Amy and a mystery man...also before I get a hundred complaints NO AJ is not pregnant and I don't plan on that any time soon.