June 21, 2019
Orlando, Florida
Simoun's Home
Late Morning

Simoun wakes up after the events of last night at the bar where he saved Kayla from a drunken bar patron. He drank some water as he was parched and saw  his phone which reminded him.

Simoun: Oh right, coffee. 

Simoun sends a DM to Kayla

Simoun_Ibarra_WWE: Good morning Kayla, I'm up, you still up for that coffee?

Simoun felt a bit of embarrassment as he knew he was shot down but then he saw the three dots moving in his DM thread with Kayla.

kaylabraxtonwwe: Sure! See you there?

Simoun_Ibarra_WWE: Let's.

Simoun freshens up as he heads to the closest coffee shop to meet with Kayla Braxton.

Coffee Shop
9AM
Simoun waited inside while Kayla was still heading there. He was quite in awe of the cafe since he rarely frequents such places. Then minutes later, he saw who he waited for

Kayla: Oh, you look different, must be off TV *giggles*

Simoun: I do? *looks at his camera app in selfie mode*

Kayla: I'm just kidding. Come on, we're at a Coffee Shop, I'm not much of a Coffee person but let's get a cup to humor you.

Both got to the counter as they ordered a Large cup of coffee, a latte for Simoun while Kayla got the chai green latte (A/N: Again not as familiar with coffee)

While they waited, Simoun was embarrassed because he couldn't gather courage after the bad impression he left her before saving her that night. Kayla then broke the silence.

Kayla: So uhh... again, thanks for saving my hide from one of those drunks. Been a familiar scene with me when I go to bars. Lucky Tyler had a good egg as a pupil

Simoun: Good egg...

Kayla: *realizes* Hey, if it's the guilt from your gutter talk, it's behind me now so long as you don't do that again. Alright? *smiles*

Simoun: Hey, I uhh... I'm really sorry about saying that. 

Kayla: Water under the bridge, come on now. Today's today, that was old news

Simoun: Didn't expect that but sure. I will watch my tongue when with you.

Kayla: I can't still seem to see you as a model and this softie yet gentleman in front of me. Like, is your model act all a facade?

Simoun: Not really, it goes beyond the gimmick on TV. I was a model for a time

Kayla: Ooooh so I am guessing catcalls and women fall on your lap so easily?

Simoun: You can say that, but I'm not proud of the part where women fall on my lap easily.

Kayla: Oh! Do tell me more 

She said this with genuine and caring interest, and not in a fishing way to try to use this info to bust his balls down the line. 

Simoun: I used to model locally then an international model group got hold of my contract. WWE took interest and after a few sessions with Tyler, here I am.

Kayla: So you're a print ad model?

Simoun: Billboards actually. Clothing, Exfoliants, Cars, even fast food, you name it.

Kayla: Interesting, so how'd you end up becoming a wrestler? 

Simoun: I was scouted. Then I had to undergo proper training, which led me to Flatbacks and with their endorsement, I am here in NXT. I'm really curious how you can be like this backstage interviewer and at the same time, be a hard hitter and ball buster.

Kayla: Part of it is my journalistic background, the rest is my personality. I can smell bullshit from the farthest regions.

Simoun: Then best be careful and for sure your man is always honest

Kayla: About that *looks away, sad tone*

Simoun: Oh shoot, *shocked* sorry, I think I shouldn't have said that.

Kayla: No, it's fine. He and I aren't exactly smooth sailing but we broke off our engagement.

Simoun: Broke off?

Kayla: Yeah, I can't lead him on. He has not been into me as of late

Simoun: Why won't anyone be?

Kayla: I guess I'm too outspoken and away from him while he isn't as interested in this life of mine.

Simoun: That is just wrong. Why won't anyone take interest in you?

Kayla: You tell me since you were a model and know your ways to a women as you claim.

Simoun: Hey, *blushes* I wouldn't say that but you as less interesting? Bull plop for me. 

Kayla: *eyes widen* how so?

Simoun: Sorry about this, but honesty is the key in all relationships. Your Ball busting is well meant even if at times it makes me question if I'd done something wrong for real. Maybe it's the guilt of me dealing with other women as flings but that part is in the past and behind me.

Kayla: Now this I'm not buying. Aren't men usually boasting about how many women they've tapped or something along those lines?

Simon: Your journalistic background really shows itself. 

Kayla: *giggles* ooops

Simoun: No, it's fine. At least this means I don't say bullshit.

Kayla: Alright, go ahead. Pardon me interrupting

Simoun: It comes to a point I want more than a booty call. I want someone who sees me beyond a good lay. Sorry for those words, but you get what I mean? The flings are fun but sometimes I want more yet all they're after is sleeping to get the stress out or just to brag. I want something more than tally, locker room talk, tabloid fodder or media headlines. I want someone to want and love me for me! Beyond the model and now, beyond the wrestler!

Kayla gasped and was in shock as she heard all this. She finally saw Simoun wrong but saw this side to be his true self.

Simoun: I leave it to you to take me how I am but I will be more careful when I speak around other women.

Kayla: Hey, don't change too much. It doesn't suit you *laughs*

Simoun: *blushing* it ...doesn't?

Kayla: Maybe on TV but this side of yours, it will take me some time to get used to. But you are interesting Simoun

Simoun: No please, you now have the honor to call me by my real name, Simon

Kayla: Alright, *awkward tone* Simon

Simoun: You'll get used to it. Friends?

Kayla nods and shakes his hand

Kayla: Friends *smiles*

Simoun: And I see our coffee is ready, I will get it from the barista.

Simoun gets up and gets their order of coffee as Kayla finally saw Simoun, not just the one on TV but the man behind the gimmick, Simon. The two new friends drank their coffee and spent the rest of the day getting to know one another.

Lunch Time
Kayla and Simoun spent the entire time at the coffee shop and saw that Kayla has to get back. 

Kayla: Hey, it was nice we finally got to do this

Simoun: I uhh... thank you for the time and opportunity.

Kayla: Hey, don't think this is the last one. I'm glad I made you feel safe and comfortable in your own skin. Just be careful, alright?

Simoun: Sure Kayla. Want me to walk you to your house?

Kayla: Uber's quite long but you sure? 

Simoun: Hey, after last night and even if it's broad daylight, it will be rude for me not to accompany you home

Kayla: You really don't need to do that. I can do that myself..

Simoun: I insist. *smiles*

Kayla: Alright, you win Simon.

Timeskip to 1PM
Kayla's home
Kayla and Simoun did some small talk until they reached the front of Kayla's house's front door

Kayla: Guess this is where it ends for now?

Simoun: Guess so.

Kayla: Alright, I'm glad and thank you for checking up on me. I'm okay that you're okay *smiles*

Simoun: See you next Tuesday then?

Kayla: *smiles* Sure. And thanks again!

Kayla enters her house and locks the front door as Simoun walks home. She smiles and feels a tinge of guilt after she had previously profiled Simoun as swine. Now she knows he is more than a red blooded male but someone who is more than a model, the real man behind the gimmick and artistry. 

As she charges her phone, she receives a message from higher ups.

Vince McMahon: Congratulations Kayla! After you have moonlighted on the main roster and do NXT at the same time, the Board and I have decided that you will be moving up after Night of Champions is done. You are to report to Smackdown as its new backstage interviewer.

Kayla gasped and was in glee as she finally gets the call up. However, a tinge is felt in her heart. 

Kayla: Just as I finally saw men as not swine and Simoun as not so bad, this happens *sighs*

Kayla informs Alicia Taylor as the rest of the day was spent talking about this new chapter of her WWE Career.