April 2016 – Dallas Texas.
"So Uce you've been on three dates?" Dean asked his friend as they were hanging out in his hotel room.
"Yes three amazing dates. She lives in Michigan and I live in Florida so it's been really hard to see her. But I took a few days off and hung out in Michigan and damn bro it's cold there." Roman joked.
Dean chuckled. "Yeah because it's winter there like all the time. It's like Ohio on riods."
Roman laughed looking at his watch.
"When does her plane land?"
"Like any time now." Roman said.
"And you aren't picking her up from the airport Uce?" Dean said shaking his head.
"I know it's a lame move. But it's Mania and there are fans every where and I didn't want to make it a huge deal having to stop and take pictures and wondering why I am there. Just a pain in the ass. So I got a car and driver to bring her to the hotel." Roman reasoned.
"Makes sense. I guess. So you two sharing a room?" Dean smirked wiggling his hips.
"She didn't want to." Roman admitted.
"What?" Dean questioned. "She didn't want to share a room with the Big Dog?"
"So when I asked her a few weeks ago to come to Mania she hesitated but she said she would come. I told her not to worry about the money because she was really worried about that. But I said I would take care of everything. Then she was like separate room right? But I convinced her sharing was more economically friendly and space here was limited." Roman said.
"So Uce you gonna finally make that move or what?" Dean asked.
"Maybe. I mean .. I hope so. I've only known her a few months but there is something about her." Roman smiled remembering their first date as he took her ice skating.
"Maybe? Bro what the hell are you waiting for are you just not that into her or what? You're Uce! Usually you have to turn girls away." Dean chuckled. "It's a done deal."
"Yeah but those are thirsty desperate chicks after my junk. I don't want a cheap one night stand. What if she doesn't want to do the distance thing with the schedules we keep?" Roman said.
"Look I know that is why you and Tayla broke up. But Karen isn't her. If you want her take a chance man because if you don't you'll regret it. Hell if you don't maybe I will." Dean smiled being honest with his friend.
"Don't need that bro. Thanks man you're right. I guess I just need to go all in here." Roman said with a laugh.
"What was that? Did the all might Uce just say I was right?"
"Yeah don't get use to it. Hey thanks man." Roman said.
"Any time Uce I am a hell of a friend." Dean said cocking wiggling.
Karen had landed in Dallas she looked around and headed to baggage claim. She was so nervous and had no idea what she was doing at all. She dated since college and that relationship ended with tears. The guy she had dated and dare say was beginning to love told her she was nothing more than trash and that she would never be good enough. Her room mate agreed with the ex boyfriend and told her that her problem was she always went after men that she couldn't have and she wasn't good enough. Those harsh words had stuck with her all these years. So she always has her guard up a wall around her heart. One day while at work Karen received flowers to her class room from Roman inviting her to Wrestlemania. She nervously excepted the invitation and here she was in Dallas for Wrestlemania 32.
She met up with the driver Roman had set up for her as they were headed for the hotel.
"No turning back now Karen." She told herself as she was taking in the sights of Texas.
Karen text Roman when she got to the hotel.
"She's here." Roman smiled jumping off the bed reading the text which just made Dean chuckle. Roman sent her another text saying he would be right down.
Karen was looking around the nice hotel. "What am I doing here? I don't belong here." She said looking around the hotel lobby. She looked down at her phone and then grabbed her suit case and stepped back to get out of the way when she bumped into some one.
"Oh Sorry." She said turning around to see Shane. "Again." She thought she couldn't believe she legit bumped into him again. "I am so sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going."
"No completely my fault Karen." Shane smiled.
"You remembered?" Karen asked softly.
"Of course I could never forget a pretty face. I would ask what brings you to Dallas but I already know the answer. Wrestlemania." Shane said looking into her eyes.
Karen could feel her heart race and her stomach fill with butterflies. "Y.. You would be right. Wrestlemania the super bowl of the WWE." She smiled.
When Dean and Roman got off the elevator Roman looked around and saw Karen talking with Shane he let out a low growl which in turn made Dean chuckle.
"Down big dog." Dean smirked patting his friend on the back.
"It's great to see you again." Shane said to Karen.
"You too. Good Luck on Sunday." She smiled.
"Who needs luck when I am sure I'll have you rooting for me. I am sure I will see you again soon." He smiled winking at her before he walked away.
"Oh goodness." Karen giggled to herself.
"Hey there you are baby girl." Roman said pulling Karen into a sweet hug and kissing her lips softly.
"Yeah I wasn't sure where to go so I just waited her." She said.
"It's all good baby." He said grabbing her hand then her luggage. "Let's get you up to the room so you can get settled in."
They got to the room and Karen looked around and saw the TV and couch there was also mini fridge. area with the standard desk and chair. Then she checked out the bathroom which had Roman's stuff all around it and a towel on the floor. She then walked in a little further and noticed another TV on the dresser with another chair then the king size bed. Which made her a little nervous.
"Welcome to our home for the next few days." Roman smiled wrapping his arms around kissing her softly.
"Yeah. Thanks again for inviting me Roman. It was really sweet of you." She smiled.
"Of course baby girl. I am main eventing Wrestlemania there is no one else I would rather share that with." He smiled kissing her softly again.
A few hours later after Karen rested a little from the travel day. She freshened up and got ready for dinner. She looked at herself in the mirror and the brown haired brown eyed girl was still trying to figure out what she was doing in Dallas and in Roman Reign's hotel room. She took a deep breathe and finished getting ready.
"Ready baby?" Roman asked.
"Yes. I am actually really hungry. Where are eating?" She asked.
"Dean found some steak out he wanted to try. It's that OK?" Roman asked her.
"Oh yeah that's fine. I love a good steak." She smiled.
"That's my girl." He smiled grabbing his wallet and keys to the rental car. "So Seth and his girlfriend are gonna meet us there is that cool?"
"OH yeah that's fine." Karen smiled.
As they headed out to the rental car where they were met by Dean.
"About damn time. A lunatic good starve waiting for you Uce." Dean said getting into the front seat.
"Bro?" Roman chuckled motioning to Karen as Dean looked.
"Oh right? You want to sit in the front?" He asked.
Karen giggled. "No Dean you're fine I can sit in the back."
"Nice she's got manners." He said as they all got in the car and Roman drove to the steak house.
"So Karen tell me about yourself." Dean smiled looking back at the woman in the back seat.
"Nothing to tell. I live in Michigan which you already know. I teach 3rd grade which again you already know. That's about it. I am a very dull dull person." Karen said.
"Oh come on. There has to be something to tell? Any dirty little secretes?" He grinned chomping on his gum.
"The better question is ..." She said leaning towards the front seat. "What dirty little secretes does Moxley have?" She giggled not being able to keep a straight face.
"If you only knew darling. If you only knew." He grinned.
When they arrived at the restaurant and Seth and his girlfriend were already there and seated.
"Hey man." Dean said greeting Seth with a hug. "What are we doing sitting way back here?" He asked looking around.
"Fans. There were several that already spotted me at the air port. I just can't deal with them." Seth said.
"Pussy." Dean chuckled as he hugged Seth's girlfriend. "Hey Charla. Miss me darling?"
"I always miss you Dean." Charla smiled hugging him back.
As Roman greeted Seth and Charla.
"Oooo who do we have here?" Charla asked but before Roman could answer she said. "I'm Charla Seth's girlfriend. You are?"
"HI Charla. I am Karen."
"HI Karen. Welcome to the madness that is hanging out with these three bone heads." She said as they all sat down.
That night Karen ate and drank a beer and was just chilling with her new friends. She was starting to relax and just enjoying the moment. Dean was so funny and such a harmless flirt. Charla and Seth were the cutest couple she could tell how much they loved and cared for one another.
"I think we are gonna be best friends." Charla smiled at Karen.
"I think so too." Karen smiled.
The Next Day was the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. Karen couldn't believe she was going let alone as Roman's date. That Roman has media and his access signing. She walked around there a little bit before exploring a little but of Dallas. That afternoon Charla and Karen went for Mani/pedis just some one on one girl time. Karen enjoyed spending time with her new friend.
Later that evening:
Karen finished getting ready for the Hall of Fame. She came out of the bathroom in a floor length one shoulder strap gown. It was black and the flowed to red at the bottom. She had rhinestones like beading on the shoulder strap. Roman was standing there staring at her in his nice suit.
"WOW." He said staring at her beauty. "You look amazing baby."
Karen blushed. "Thank you so much. I wasn't sure if this dress was too much. I mean I've only ever seen the Hall of Fame on the TV." She rambled.
"It's OK baby. You look beautiful and you are my date." He grinned kissing her cheek.
When they got the Hall of Fame they walked into a large conference like room. Karen looked around at all of the past and present super stars talking and mingling.
"Wow." Karen said a little over whelmed.
"You've got this." Roman smiled. "Just have fun."
She nodded. When she noticed Dean.
"Here you are gonna need this baby." Dean grinned handing her a glass of champagne.
"Thanks." She smiled taking a drink. "How many of these have you had?" She asked the Dean who was still wearing his sun glasses.
"A few. Gotta make it thru the red carpet then it's a breeze." He grinned.
Karen looked around expecting to see Seth and Charla as she knew Charla would be at least one person she knew here. But she hadn't see them yet.
"Hey baby girl it's time for me to do the red carpet I have a few interviews I have to do. Want to come with me?" Roman asked.
"Oh Roman. That is more your thing. I can meet you at our seats if that's alright? I mean if you want me to go I can I've just never done anything like that I wouldn't want to screw anything up for you." She explained.
"It's alright you can just meet me at our seats. Their are two of them they say Roman on them can't miss them." He said kissing her cheek before heading off to do the red carpet.
Karen took a deep breath and looked around the room was starting to thin out which made her feel a little more comfortable. She was just a teacher this was all new to her camera and celebrities and WWE superstars.
"Figures." Dean said coming over to Karen.
"Problem?" Karen asked him.
"Charla sent me this." He said showing her his phone.
"We sick." She read. "Why do I get the feeling they aren't really sick?" She giggled.
"Because they aren't sick. They are banging." He stated.
Karen started laughing. "I guess you know them well huh? You got all that from her text."
"Yeah lucky bastards." Dean grumbled fixing his glasses. "I guess I better get this over with."
"Good luck and remember to smile." She joked as she watched Dean go out to the red carpet.
She was still sipping on her champagne looking out the window at the view. When Shane came over to her wearing a nice suit.
"Nice view." Shane smiled.
"It really is." Karen said looking over to see that it was Shane.
"I told you I would see you around. You look beautiful by the way." Shane smiled.
"Thank You Shane. Not half bad yourself." She said kicking herself when she said it realizing how dorky it sounded.
"I am the money after all." He chuckled making Karen giggled. He thought she had a beautiful smile.
"Thank you are." She said looking around. "So are you hear alone?"
"Yep. Stag that is the cool term right?" Shane chuckled.
"I guess. I wouldn't know not so cool my self." She smiled. "You're wife wouldn't make it?"
"I am actually divorced." He said rubbing the back of neck.
"Idiot." Karen said to herself. "I am so sorry to hear that. I had no idea."
"No need to be sorry. Not many know about it. We've been divorced about a year now. I see my boys boys every other weekend and whenever I can."
"Well still that can't be easy for you." She said. "Sometimes things happen for a reason." Karen said to him.
"That they do. But the most important thing is that I have my boys here with me this weekend and they are gonna see me wrestle for the first time."
"That will be so great for them. I know you will make them proud. They will be so proud to see their dad." Karen smiled at him.
As Shane smiled feeling so comfortable talking to the young woman in front of him.
"Ms. Riley." A young man said.
"Yes? That's me." She said a little confused.
"Mr. Reigns is looking for you. He said you can come sit down now."
"Thank you. I will be right there." Karen said. "I guess that's my Que to go sit down. Not into all the cameras and fan fair." She smiled.
She said good bye to Shane and went to her seat to enjoy the WWE Hall of Fame 2016. When the show ended Karen and Roman headed back to the hotel.
"That was amazing. I have never been apart of anything like that before. I mean we were in the first row and Dean just kept making me laugh." She giggled getting her clothes out of her suit case.
"I am glad you had a good time." Roman said changing out of his suit into something more comfortable.
Karen came out of the bathroom in black tank top and shorts that were a little short. Roman was in just his gym shorts all comfy on the bed.
"Come here baby girl don't be shy." He said patting the bed. She went over and climbed into bed as Roman pulled her close as he was watching something random on TV. His hand resting on her soft smooth leg as he slowly started to move his hand up her leg.
Karen bit her lip as her stomach filled with butterflies. As she looked at Roman. He softly placed his hand on her face.
"You are so beautiful." He said as he started to kiss her. She gladly returned as that kiss lead to a make out session. Karen wrapped her arms around the neck. Things were getting heated when Karen could feel his large bugle pressing against her thigh as she moaned into the kiss put then pulled away.
"What's wrong baby?" Roman asked his hand still on her face.
"I am so sorry. I mean I know I was leading you on and I just I am .. I've never done this before." She said Roman assuming she sleeping someone she wasn't official with. She was embarrassed his other hand still on her leg.
"Oh well listen we can take our time with this. Whenever you are ready.." He said.
Karen realizing he must not understand what she means. As he started kissing her again.
"Roman." She said pulling away and taking a deep breathe. "I'm a virgin." She said looking into his eyes.
He looked at her a moment and didn't say anything for a few seconds realizing what she was saying.
"What?" He asked kind of in disbelief.
"I've never had sex." She said plainly biting her bottom lip.
"You you want me to be your first? He stuttered.
"I've made you uncomfortable haven't I? Maybe I should go." She said even more embarrassed.
"No please don't go. We can take our time whenever you're ready baby girl." He said.
"Roman I'm sorry. I just … I'm not ready and I am so sorry or letting this get out of hand." She said looking down.
"No no don't be sorry it was my fault. I never meant to pressure you."Roman told her.
"Please be honest does this bother you?" She asked.
"No it doesn't." He said as he had more respect for her for being honest with him about this.
As he just held her close the rest of the night having so much more respect for the woman in his arms. Karen laid in Roman's arms having trouble sleeping hoping he would understand.
Thank you Jenna , espeon44, Blaze,Jessica619, Lisee, Kaidence, Wolfgirl2013 and Kinley Orton-McMahon for your comments on chapter one. Thank you to all who have read , followed and liked this story.
Please forgive any mistakes you may find. I do my best when editing but sometimes I miss things.