Seth
Jeff ended up being Jeff-Fucking-Hardy. I’d looked up to this guy since I’d started wrestling. Everything he did was so cool to me. Now he was in the hotel room in the most casual pair of shorts and a t-shirt looking way different than he did on stage. Many of us did but still.
After saying a quick hello to me, he walked straight to her side of the bed, running a hand over forehead then back through her hair. The whole thing looked real intimate and sweet as she opened her eyes slowly and looked up at him.
“Hey, girl. You doin’ okay?” He asked, kneeling down next to the bed.
She covered her mouth with the sheet as she coughed weakly but nodded her head. “Yeah. I’ve had the best caretaker in the world.” She smiled, nodding her head towards me. “What’re you doing here?”
I smiled to myself, leaning against the wall with my arms crossed over my chest watching them talk.
“Red wanted me to check on you since I was down here. You know she’d have my ass if I didn’t.” He laughed, getting a laugh out of her.
“Yeah she would.” She smiled, sitting up to lean against the headboard. “What were you doing in Dallas?”
“Beth’s parents moved out here last year.” He replied.
“Awh, where is Beth?” She asked.
“They’re having lunch in the city. I snuck away for a bit just to check on you. What do you have going on this week – are you going to make it home to rest?”
“Today was supposed to be my rest day.” She pouted. “Tomorrow I have to fly out to LA for a Maxim shoot, then two days of interviews before I can even think about training for Monday.”
Damn. A Maxim shoot? That was a big deal on it’s own.
“Can’t you reschedule?”
“No.” She shook her head. “I rescheduled last week when I dislocated my shoulder. It’ll be fine as long as I can get rid of the fever today, I can pull through tomorrow.”
Dislocated shoulder, that made sense as to why I hadn’t seen her around as much last week.
“Fine. No use in trying to change your mind. I gotta head back though.” He stood up, ruffling her hair before leaning in to hug her.
She returned his hug. “We’re still seeing you for the 4th of July?”
“Wouldn’t miss it. I’ll make sure Matt and Reby bring the baby too.” He smiled, giving her a wave and me a nod as he left the room.
Shutting the door behind him, I sat down on the foot of the bed, smiling at her as she sank back down. “What?” She asked with a small laugh.
“You know Matt and Jeff Hardy?” I asked, sounding like a starstruck fanboy.
She smiled, patting the bed next to her for me to lay beside her again. “Well yeah. They were a huge part of my life. Then the whole thing with Edge happened and they moved into impact wrestling, but once Lita and Matt made up, we became practically family again.”
“That’s way to fucking cool.” I laughed, wrapping my arm around her again. “You hungry? I could get some room service? You don’t feel as warm as you did earlier.”
Hazel
The following day, Seth helped me pack all my stuff. Since I’d planned on being away from home for Monday’s show, I hadn’t packed a lot. My gear and my belt went into my carry on along with a change of clothes, while anything else I needed went into a smaller duffle bag. He’d even let me steal his hoodie when I got chills.
In between food, coughing, music, meditation, and lame tv shows, Seth and I had managed to talk about everything under the sun. We’d talked about our families, the beginning of our careers, where we want to be in 10 years. He’d even explained what happened with his ex-fiance and the nude photo scandal.
He was a sweeter kid than he portrayed in the ring. Of course, a lot of us were. We had to act tougher on screen, there was no way anyone wanted to look weak in front of millions of people. It was just a shame no one got to see this part of him.
Unfortunately, we had to part ways after arriving at the airport. He went to Davenport for a few days and I had a nonstop to LA. We had exchanged numbers before our flights and the remainder of the week was spent texting and facetiming at every waking moment.
Sunday night came and by the time I pulled into the parking lot of the Hotel, Seth was waiting for me outside the front doors. With an uncontrollable smile on my face, I hopped up the car running the short distance between us into his arms. Like I weighed less than a feather, he lifted me up into his arms, spinning me around as he buried his face into my shoulder to hid his one smile.
“Hey, look who’s feeling better!” He laughed, putting me back down onto the ground.
“I wouldn’t be feeling half as good if you hadn’t spent the day taking care of me. I know I’ve said it a million times, but thank you.” I said as he followed me back to my car, grabbing my bags for me.
“You’re welcome, for the millionth time.” He laughed, walking with me into the lobby. “Get checked in then we can go get some food. I looked up places to eat after you said the you hadn’t eaten. There’s this seafood place by the water with amazing reviews.”
“Alright, but we can’t be up late. I’m up against Nia tomorrow. We’re friends and all but she will have no problem running through me.” I smiled at how well he listened and nodded, following him to the front and handing the guy my ID and a credit card.
“All in the name of the game, babe.” He said, leaning against the front desk smiling at me. “If she does beat you, you’ll still have your title. You just have to be quicker than her.”
“Yeah. I just want to get in the ring early tomorrow and plan out what I can do.”
“I can help if you want.” he offered.
“That’s okay.” I shook my head, taking my cards back from the guy. “I know you guys are up against the Uso’s.”
“You’re in room 531, ma’am. Oceanview.” The front desk guy asked.
“I’m not worried about them.” He smiled, helping me with my bags again after I thanked the man.
“Well if it ain’t the lovebirds.” Dean Ambrose said approaching us with Roman as the two looked at us with a knowing smile.
“Funny you should mention lovebirds.” I quipped back at him. “Renee mentioned she didn’t get her own room this time. Must be getting serious.”
His face fell into seriousness as he shoved Seth. “You told her?!”
“No, dickhead.” Seth shoved him back with Roman getting between them again.
“Renee told me.” I replied, folding my arms over my chest.
“Well keep it quiet. I got a reputation.” Dean said, causing all three of us to laugh.
Roman patted Dean with a laugh to calm him down. “Where you two headed?”
“Dropping her things off in her room then grabbing something to eat.” Seth answered.
“Sick. I’m starving. Guess it’ll be the four of us then.” Dean said, just to be an asshole.
“Oh fun.” I returned. “I’ll invite Renee, then it can be the five of us. I can’t think of a better time than watching you to try not to make out in public.”
He laughed mockingly while Seth and Roman laughed for real.
“I guess that sounds like a plan. Meet down here in 20?” Seth said, half disappointed.
“Sounds good.” Roman answered as they watched us grab my things and head for the elevators.
“Not exactly what I had in mind for a quiet Sunday.” He smiled at me. “We can bail on them if you want.”
I leaned my head against his arm as the elevator went up. “Nah. It’s not what I had in mind either, but after the week I’ve had, I could use it. By the way, what room are you in?”
“331.” He pouted his lips.
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We took the guys’ car to the restaurant Seth had looked up. Obviously they would be riding around in something equipped to fit the three of them instead of mine or Renee’s little cars. With Roman driving, Dean and Seth played a very mature game of rock paper scissors for who would get shotgun. Seth won and Dean was forced to sit in the back. Just for the hell of it, Renee and I had squeezed him into the middle seat.
With the night still being warm from the summer weather, we opted for an outside table. The restaurant was on the edge of a dock so the outside seating was right on the water, lit by little lanterns and surrounded by greenery. Extremely romantic had it just been Seth and I.
After getting seated, we all placed orders and ordered a round of beers for the table.
“Wow. Great spot Seth. So romantic. Were you expecting to get something for all this work?” Dean smirked, looking between us teasingly.
Renee laughed but with a mischievous smirk, Seth threw his arm over the back of my chair, leaning back in his seat.
“I wasn’t expecting to get anything. Just goes to show that you’re the type to ONLY do nice things for something in return. Sucks for you Renee.”
Roman and I laughed and Dean joined in. I’d gotten the feel that their relationship was just the three of them shitting on each other all the time. Much like real brothers.
“Haz! I heard about your Maxim shoot! Huge congrats by the way.” Renee said excitedly, giving me a side hug. “Is the company going to debut the cover on Raw?”
I laughed, returning her hug before I crossed my arms, leaning into the table. “I don’t know! I think they want to release it the week prior to Summerslam as a promo. Other than that I’m in the dark.”
“Are you nervous about Nia? She’s been practically unstoppable one on one.” Roman asked, leaning forward.
We caught a glimpse of Renee and Dean playing with eachother’s hands under the table but for the sake of keeping up with their “secret” we ignored it.
“Nervous? No. I’m either going to get the ass whooping of my life or come out on top. Neither of which I’m new too.” I shrugged.
He looked at Seth and nodded approvingly. “Yeah,I get that. If you ever need help practicing, let any of us know.”
“Yeah, especially Dean. He’s already been on the receiving end of one of your attacks.” Seth laughed.
Renee looked at Dean as he growled, holding the back of his neck. “What?” She asked laughing. “When?”
I laughed, shrugging my shoulders. “Okay. So it was intentional, but not. It was a no holds barred for the Women’s title. The Shield over here,” I motioned at the three men. “Decided that was the best time to go after Rick Flair. Charlotte went after them and that just wasn’t acceptable.”
“So what’d you do?!” She asked, already laughing.
“She fucking suicide dived over the top rope knocking all of us out.” Roman laughed, giving me a high five.
“Except Dean took the brunt of the hit and he won’t let it go.” Seth laughed, tossing a breadstick at him.
The rest of the night went off the same. Each of us picking on each other while laughing and eating our food. Seth had his arm around me most of the time. The two of us falling into a comfort around each other, unable to resist a touching one another at every chance we got.
By the end of the night, got back to the hotel and parted ways. Seth walked me to my room, leaning against the doorframe while I fished through my bag for the key card.
“Don’t worry about tomorrow.” He said, placing a hand on my hip to pull me against him for a hug. “You’ll do fine.”
“I know.” I sighed, taking in the scent of his cologne as I rested against his chest. “I’ve just been out of the gym all week without a chance to even prepare.”
“You know what you’re capable of. Just do what you know and kick ass.” He smiled down at me, pulling away slightly to cup my jaw with his hand, his thumb brushing over my cheek.
Looking up in his eyes, I nodded, but I found myself unable to focus on his words as I lost myself in our closeness. I leaned up on my toes, closing the distance between his lips and mine. I’d been wanted to do that from the moment we parted at the airport a few days ago and it was just as good as I’d imagined it would be.
Both of his calloused hands moved to cup my cheeks, gently pressing me back against the door as his body leaned into mine. I could feel his restraint as he struggled to control himself from going too far. I wanted him. I wanted him bad and I could feel he wanted me to, but now wasn’t the time.
I let myself enjoy it for a while. The taste of his lips. The feel of his tongue. His hard body pinning mine. My hands found his hip bones underneath his shirt, pulling him even closer to me as I dug my nails in, eliciting a growl from his throat but then we both pulled away, awkwardly smiling while hunger danced behind our eyes.
“I’ll see you tomorrow.” I whispered, keeping my face close to his.
“Already looking forward to it.” He smiled, pecking my lips once more before I pulled away to open my door.
“Night, Seth.”
“Night, Haz.”
A/N: So after some more research, I realized I messed up the timeline of who was on the roster when the Shield was still together and whatnot but for the sake of the story and since it is an AU, we’re just going to go along with it. 🙂