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I was excited for the new position, and Bruce was extremely happy to have his new position. He sent me coffee every day for his first week. Warlow was happy for me, and Tony even upgraded my office. I was now just down the hallway from his, and I interacted even more with the talent. I had already squashed a few issues, but now I was dealing with an actual problem. Daniel had been arrested for pulling a gun on someone in Orlando while driving. The whole case sounded like bullshit, but we had to deal with it until it was done.
"What are you going to do?" Tony asked me as soon as he got in the next day. He sat coffee on my desk and I gave a small smile.
"I have already been on the phone with Daniel, legal, and a few other people. We are going to put out a statement as soon as legal prepares one." I said and he looked surprised, but relieved. We were having a meeting in an hour on what we needed to do to take further steps on this, and Daniel would be there. He was released yesterday, so he would be here today. I was in my office when someone knocked on the door, and I looked up to see Daniel. I immediately hugged him.
"You ok?" I asked him and he sighed.
"I don't know... but I can tell you I didn't do it." he said and I nodded.
"I believe you." I said and hugged him again.
"Jamie broke up with me." he admitted and I could tell that everything was taking a toll on him.
"You want to hang out here for a few days?" I asked him and he nodded.
We went to the meeting together, and I could tell that Daniel wasn't himself at all. He had a lot thrown at him at once and it wasn't good. He already had the code to get in, so he headed over there afterwards. I finished up my day and headed over there. Phil was coming in town tomorrow so he could help cheer Daniel up.
I got home and found Daniel sitting outside with some beer. I changed and joined him. I was going to sit next to him when he pulled me into his lap. I let him because I knew that he was going through some shit.
"Thanks." he said and kissed my shoulder.
"You would do the same for me." I said and he nodded.
We sat there in silence until he heard my stomach growling. He chuckled and I shrugged.
"Forget to eat lunch again?" he asked me and I smirked. He knew me too well.
We decided to order Chinese and he picked a movie to watch while we were going to eat. I got in the shower while we waited on food. I came out and heard voices... I wasn't expecting anyone. I came out to see Michael standing there with Daniel drinking a beer. He said that he might be in town, and I guess he decided to show up. He had a habit of doing that.
"I'm glad we ordered extra food." I said and Michael kissed me when I walked over to him. He was not normally jealous, but I could tell that he had his moments. It was cute right now.
The night went good as we all ate, hung out, watched a movie, and it seemed like Daniel was more himself. He and Michael were going to work out tomorrow morning while I worked a half day. I wanted Daniel to be back to his old self. I had never seen him this down.
Daniel POV
I was glad to be at Rae's for a few days. She was a great friend, and Michael wasn't the worst guy. He was actually good for her if Phil actually let's her date him. I already knew he didn't care for the guy after working with him in AEW, so I hope that he didn't ruin it for her.
I got up the next morning and found Rae making coffee. She handed me a mug and walked outside. The weather was turning cooler for Florida. She sat down and I sat with her. You could see the sun coming up and feel the ocean breeze.
"How do you come out here and still go to work?" I asked her and she chuckled.
"You don't appreciate things if you have them every day." she said and I knew that she was right about that.
"Thanks again for letting me stay." I said and kissed the back of her hand. She nodded.
"I could tell you needed a change of scenery." she said and she was right.
Michael POV
I watched as Daniel kissed the back of Rae's hand and I couldn't help but feel jealous. She was mine. I knew they were friends, but I had to hope that he wasn't dumb enough to try anything, especially with me here. I walked out and pulled Rae into my lap as we all sat in silence.
"I will drive you to work today." I told her and she nodded. I did it sometimes when I stayed over with her, and it meant that she only worked a half day. She went inside to get ready and I sat there with Daniel.
"I'm sure you guys are good friends, but keep your lips off any part of my girlfriend." I told him and he nodded showing that he had heard me. I went inside to get ready, and hoped that was the last time I was going to have to say anything to him.
I got ready and drove Rae to her office. I walked her inside and was getting her coffee when Tony walked up to me.
"Michael, how are you today?" he asked me.
"I'm good. I am grabbing Rae coffee." I said and he nodded.
"I'm glad you found her. She's a really great person." he said and I gave a smile.
"She makes me happy." I said and he nodded before I walked back to her office.
"What did you do to Tony to get him to like you?" I asked her and she looked up from her computer with a weird look.
"He just told me you were great." I said and she chuckled as she took her coffee.
"Because I am." she said as she stood up to kiss me. I kissed her, told her I would be back by noon, and went to get Daniel to work out. I knew that Rae was amazing, but apparently more people were taking notice. I guess I needed to step up my game.
