That week passed by and not even a word about the other night. Nick only made fun about his eye but that was it. Thank God.

I was Monday again, his eye was much better. He arrived the arena and there was Joe, on the ring, talking with McMahon. He nodded and Colby nodded back. He haven't seen Joe for like… 2 days? That was a lot, he wanted to be with him 24/7… but that was impossible. People should be able to choose who they want to fall in love with. Life's unfair.

Colby went to the locker room to change and then to the gym to practice for Raw that night.

"Morning" he said entering the gym

"Hey, your eye looks better!" Jonathan chuckled "Wanna grab some lunch later?"

"Sure"

"Can I join you, guys? Bryan asked

"Of course, dude! Hey, Joe, are you in too? Jon asked as he entered the room.

"Yeah, I'm in" he said grabbing a towel and putting it around his neck.

Colby was hoping he'd said no, he thought if he didn't interact with Joe, somehow his feelings would just go away… but that wouldn't work because a) Joe was his best friend and b) deep down he knew that being without him was a lot worse than growing some balls and face his feelings.

For his surprise, the lunch went really well. Joe was all excited because the Monday night Raw after that was going to be in Florida, his hometown. He even made a joke about Colby's brown hair showing up underneath the blonde, he made a joke about Bryan's hair and beard that was too long. Joe was on fire… and a bit worried about something, Colby noticed it, and he was right: on their way back, Joe almost got hit by a car but Colby pulled him

"Dude, be careful! Are you okay!?" Colby asked holding the other man's wrist "You seem distracted"

"Nah, I'm fine"

"What were you thinking!?" Jon asked terrified

"Nothing, look, I'm fine, it's no big deal… it's cool"

"It's cool? You freaking idiot!" Colby let go of his wrist, but he was still shaking.

The night had come and it was almost time for the show. Everyone was on the backstage waiting for their turn, but there was no sign of Roman Reigns. Colby had already his belt in his hands, when someone covered his mouth pulling him back and making him drop it. He was pulled to some dark room, in fact, the only light you could see was the one from the exit sign.

"Joe, I know it's you" The two toned man struggled to uncover his mouth. Joe's hands were warm and shaking "I can smell your cologne

As his eyes started to get used to the dark, he could see that Joe was looking into his eyes, The taller one seemed confused and insecure.

"Are you okay?" Joe didn't answered. Colby asked trying to ignore the sound of his own heart beating faster and louder. He was being pushed against the wall by his old team mate and now 'enemy'. He had always been proud of his self-control, but when he was with Joe that changed.

Unexpectedly, Colby felt Joe's lips pressed against his. At first it was a soft kiss as if Joe was asking permission to do that, but when they realized that both wanted the same thing –each other- the kiss got more intense. He could feel Joe's tongue playing with his and almost involuntarily he put his hands on the Samoan's wet messy hair. He shuddered as Joe's hands traveled his spine.

"Seth Rollins, You're up next" a voice out there yelled interrupting that breath-taking kiss "Colby, where are you, damn it!?"

Colby glanced at Joe as an apology and left, but he still got to hear Joe murmur "Shit".

"The best part of any first kiss is the lead up to it: the moment right before the lips touch"

-Victoria, HIMYM