"Just a quick kiss," Drew said.
Tanny giggled as he leaned over in the car and gave her a kiss. It was still way too early to tell anyone they had started dating. It was only last week he kissed her the first time.
"I hate sneaking around," she said.
"You're quite good at it though," he said.
"It's easy when it's walking from one hotel room to the other, and I haven't even done that with you yet," she said.
"There will be no sneaking between hotel rooms. We will share a room when we're ready for it. And honestly, I want the first time to be either at my place or yours. Not in a cheap hotel room somewhere where we don't even know if they actually changed the bed sheets," he said.
"Ew!" She laughed. "Now I can't ever sleep in a hotel room again."
He grinned and leaned in for another quick kiss.
"We need to go inside," he said.
"Big title match tonight," she said.
"I don't know how to feel about it. They didn't give us much time and we only had one match before he got suspended. I'm scared I just might get walked all over with the promise of a second match with a better build later on," he said.
"Don't sell yourself short. You're great. Everyone knows it," she said.
"Who's the cheerleader now?" He chuckled. "I'd love to see you in a mini skirt and pom poms."
"Drew!" She laughed. "Get out of my car, you horny buck."
They left the car and walked inside the arena. Drew was immediately called to Hunter's office. Roman was already there and he had his usual angry look on his face when he saw Drew.
"Let's not beat around the bush here," Hunter said. "Roman, you're dropping the title tonight."
"What?" Roman yelled. "You can't fucking do that! I refuse!"
"Hear me out," Hunter said. "We're making it a screwy finish so that you can claim on Raw that you're still the champion," Hunter said.
"What's the point in that?" Drew asked.
"More heat behind Roman's character. The fans will go crazy over it. And we can build to a better match between the two of you for the next PPV," Hunter said.
"How do you plan the finish to go?" Roman asked.
"Remember when Charlotte and Paige did something similar? Where it turned out Charlotte had her hand just below the bottom rope when she put the figure 8 on Paige. Paige tapped and lost but we took it up the following show with video evidence. We're doing the same here. Claymore and three count but Drew will have his foot just below the bottom rope. People will celebrate for a day and you will destroy their dreams Monday night," Hunter said.
Roman looked over at Drew, sneered at the other man, and looked back at Hunter.
"It's stupid," Roman said.
"The order came from higher up," Hunter said. "He's not here tonight but feel free to call him to have it changed. We both know he gets what he wants. Don't waste everyone's time because you're angry at Drew. You're getting what you want, Roman. He's going to look bad for cheating and that's all you want in the end. It's either that or actually taking the title off you. Your choice."
"Fine!" Roman stood up. "But I still think it's stupid!"
Roman stomped off and Hunter stood up too. He walked over and closed the door again before returning to his seat.
"Are you okay?" Hunter asked.
"I'm alright," Drew answered.
"And Tanny?" Hunter asked.
"She doesn't want to be near him but other than that, she's good," Drew said.
"I know you're not official yet but I'm not dumb. She asked for you for a reason. I also noticed you started driving together. I don't know what Roman is angry about precisely but I got a pretty good guess," Hunter said. "And it's none of my business what you all do in your free time. Just protect her and be there for her."
"I will," Drew said.
"That's good. That was all," Hunter said.
Drew got up and walked towards the door.
"Oh, and Drew?" Hunter asked.
Drew turned around and looked at Hunter.
"He's not going to look where you place your feet tonight. Make it clean," Hunter said.
"Are you saying...?" Drew started.
"Make it clean," Hunter repeated. "Do you understand?"
"Yes," Drew said.
"Good," Hunter smiled. "Now run off. I got a show to run and I can't chat with you all day."
Drew kept it a secret all day. He couldn't even tell Tanny. He went through the day as usual. He and Roman were called to the ring to go over their match. Roman was still angry about the screwy finish but he accepted it.
When the main event finally rolled around and Drew rolled Roman up for the three count, Drew had his feet planted inside the ring for a clean finish. He had his arm raised and the title handed to him while the entire arena went crazy with cheers. He walked up the ramp and overheard Hunter tell Roman to follow Hunter to his office. He watched them walk down the hallway and felt Tanny wrap her arms around him from behind.
"Congratulations," she said.
"Thank you," he said. "Come with me."
"Where to?" She asked.
"We just need to get somewhere safe right now," he said.
"What's going on?" She asked.
He took her hand and found a room that wasn't being used. He kept the lights turned off and the door ajar.
"Drew? What's going on?" Tanny asked.
"I'm not sure but I need you to be safe," Drew answered.
"What the fuck?" Roman screamed.
Drew held a finger up to his lips to tell Tanny to be quiet.
"You can't fucking fire me! I'm Roman Reigns, for fuck sake!" Roman yelled.
"He got fired?" Tanny whispered.
"Ssh!" Drew shushed her.
"You'll regret this, Hunter!" Roman yelled. "I'm gonna fucking sue everyone working for this company!"
"Please, escort mister Reigns out of the building," Hunter said.
"I'm leaving! Get your filthy hands off me!" Roman screamed. "Where's Tanny and Drew? I know this is their doing. Bring me Tanny and Drew! I'm gonna fucking squeeze the life out of her!"
Drew pulled Tanny close and they both held their breaths as they heard Roman being escorted past the room.
"I already said I'm leaving, damn it!" Roman yelled. "Let go of me!"
Roman's voice disappared as he was being escorted outside. Tanny let out a sigh and wrapped her arms around Drew.
"I can't believe they released him," she said.
"They don't condone violence," he said.
"So how does it feel to be the champion?" She asked.
He looked down at the title around his waist and then broke out in a grin.
"I forgot for a moment. It didn't seem important. Only you did," he said. "But it feels good."
"Come here," she said.
He leaned down for a much deserved kiss.
"I think I need to go make myself seen so they can take some pictures," he said.
"I'll be waiting for you," she said.
"I'll buy coffee for the trip home," he said.
"I think I might be too tired to go home after I drop you off," she said.
"Oh!" He said. "But then..."
He tilted his head and grinned again when he understood what she was trying to say.
"You're spending the night at my place," he said.
"Better show me how a real man makes love," she winked. "I might even let you keep the title on if you're any good with your tongue first."
He laughed and pulled her in for another kiss.
"I'll be the best you've ever had," he said.
"Promises, promises," she singsonged.
"Just you wait," he chuckled. "I'm gonna make you see stars until you're so worn out that you can't handle anymore, and then I'll snuggle with you all night. And if you're any good with your tongue tonight, I might wake you up with mine tomorrow morning."
She let out a laugh and gave his ass a firm squeeze. He chuckled and kissed the top of her head.
"Remember when you told me that he saw me as an easy choice?" She asked.
"Yes," he said. "You know what I meant by that."
"I know," she said. "But you're my easy choice. The easy choice to make in order to make me happy. The easy choice to fall in love with. And I mean that in the best possible way. You make everything feel easy, and I want you to continue with that."
"I'm yours, Tanny," he said. "And I'll be your easy man tonight. Use me all you want."
She laughed again and opened the door.
"Go get your picture taken, champ," she said. "Me and my tongue will be right here waiting for your willing and easy body."
He snorted in laughter and walked out of the door. He walked down the hallway towards the photographer's station. Before turning the corner, he turned his head to look at her. She was standing there smiling, and in that moment he knew she was the one. No one else would ever matter. She was going to be his everything.