"Its all in the stars
You're mine but he's yours"
Bliss

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I groaned as I woke up to Nicole in my arms and smiled like an idiot even though all we had done was slept, it was nice. The last time we had shared a bed I had woken up alone and not even believed that it had happened.

I tried to be selfless and let her know that I would be patient with her decision but deep in my heart all I wanted was to hear her say she wanted me. I wanted to be more than random coffee dates and feeling the chemistry between us but being angered because we weren’t acting on it. I was beginning to feel the frustration inside with the situation we were in but trying my best not to show it and potentially push her away.

I heard knocking on my door and sighed as I reluctantly shifted her off of me before grabbing the shorts tossed on top of my suitcase and opened the door partially; so, they couldn’t see into the room. I rolled my eyes as I saw Tommy with two coffees in hand within a cup holder.

“Its way too early for you, Tommy” I was being honest because I didn’t need to be annoyed so early in the morning and of course the other reason being, Nicole was in my bed.

“Yeah sure it is. But its actually time for us to get to the arena, you know?” He smirked.

“It can’t be” I frowned even though I hadn’t checked the time yet I was sure I hadn’t missed my alarm.

“Actually, it can. So, let me in cause I’m not waiting out in the hallway” He groaned and briefly glanced down the hallway.

“Then go back to your room”

“I already checked out thinking you would be ready so we could leave but I guess not” I could tell he was becoming impatient but the last thing I needed was him seeing Nicole. Yes he knew about things here and there but without confirmation from her about what we were, the most important thing was to keep things discrete to prevent John from finding out.

“Just wait here” I tried to close the door but he stuck his boot in before it could close.

“I just told you.”

“Tommy, just give me the coffee and go wait downstairs”

“Did you really think I bought you coffee?” He laughed out and I frowned while he shook his head with a smug grin. “It’s for Nikki, so move your ass”

He moved past me before I could stop him as I saw Nicole exit the bathroom wearing one of my t-shirts and realized the knocking had woken her up. 

“Aw thank you” She smiled and took the cup from his hands before hugging him.

“Wait, you knew she was here?” I heard myself question while glancing between the two of them.

“Uhm yeah. I told him, I didn’t think that would be a problem since he already knows about us”

“I never told him” I stared at Tommy, who smirked while taking a seat on the chair located in the corner and sipped on his coffee.

“I did” She sighed, “I needed to tell someone and he was the most trustworthy person in my life, believe it or not”

“Im just going to ignore the subtle shade thrown my way. You guys have ten minutes, I am going down to the lobby” I watched as he left before staring at Nikki.

“Baron is the one person I have come to trust with everything because he can be objective, maybe a bit too blunt, but still objective. You know that and I am so torn in every direction and constantly spilling all of those thoughts to you would be wrong so he has been a good sounding board for me.” The words were similar to what she had said a week ago.  I knew it made sense so I wasn't as offended as I had been before, a little annoyed still maybe.

“I am not mad, I know that despite his annoyance he is a good friend and listener. I just wish you had told me that you were speaking to him about us because that concerns me and with him being my friend…”

“I know, Im sorry. I have to call my sister I promised my mom I would make more time for her so you are welcome to go and shower first.”

I nodded and watched as she moved towards the bed with her phone and I was honestly still abit confused at everything that had just taken place but I also knew that I shouldn’t have been surprised because it felt like I was always confused when it came to her.

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Smackdown

“I wouldn’t normally be asking you about this because I’m more the advocate for Nikki on this. But I’m confused…” I heard Tommy while I sat in the locker room, packing up my things after having showered.

“You are always confused, misinterpreting things... so you need to be more clear about what exactly you are confused about” I didn’t mean to be even more irritated than usual by him. But he had failed to mention to me that Nikki had shared our relationship with him for who knows how long. He probably knew more of what conclusion she had for us than I did and he let me just…

“The fact that I just saw the woman you want kissing her boyfriend in the middle of the ring”

“What?” I frowned. “Nicole and John?”

“Yeah. Looks like they’re in a storyline but she never mentioned anything to me and by the look on your face, you’re just as confused as I am”

“So, that’s her way of saying she has made her choice” I ran a hand through my hair, we hadn’t spoken much after Tommy left because we needed to get ready for Smackdown. But I assumed us sharing meant things were leaning in my favour, especially since she knew John would be flying in for Smackdown.

“What are you talking about?” He shut off the monitor.

“I guess she doesn’t tell you everything. I told her that she needs to take some time to think things over, whether she really wants to be with John or me”

He nodded, “Don’t you think its cheating when you’re spending time with her in your hotel while he is clearly in town?”

“He only got into town when Smackdown aired so… besides we just slept. We aren’t having some affair… The point is if she was willing to publicly kiss him then that’s her choice”

He shook his head and I could tell he was trying to find some way to defend her but gave up, “I would say speak to her but since he’s here we know that wont be happening”

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NIKKI

“I’m so happy for you though. I wish I could be there but this is what you have been waiting for, you know? When I saw it I got so excited Birdie kicked” Brie giggled and I smiled due to it while I sat on the tour bus to get a break from everyone gushing about my storyline with John. 

Her baby shower was coming up so I just wanted to check in on if she wanted anything specific. Even though it felt like I was being dragged in so many directions, I wanted to do that for her, especially since I hadn’t been able to have major quality time with her in some time.

“Uhm yeah, its amazing getting to share the ring with John.” I nodded with a small smile before I saw Baron walking by to head to his car and I knocked on the window to grab his attention.

“You don’t sound too happy. I was surprised you didn’t text me straight after, isn’t this what you wanted?” I heard Brie in my ear while he made his way towards the bus.

“It was… is what I want. Im just tired, I haven’t gotten home in awhile so my body is feeling it and clearly my emotions cause I cant express how happy I am.” She simply sighed and I knew she didn’t necessarily believe me but wouldn’t push me while I was at work either.

“If you say so…”

“It’s the truth.. I have to go, Baron is here” I saw the door of the bus open and soon saw his large figure in my view.

“Okay, love you”

“Love you too…”

“Im sure John is in the building so no need to facetime him or have you two become that inseparable?” He rolled his eyes as he set his duffel bag on a seat before joining me on the couch.

“Is that supposed to be some joke?” I was in the bus because I was running away from the Nena parade.

“Is your storyline a joke? Cause AJ didn’t think it was that funny…”

“Is that why he hasn’t returned my calls and been basically ignoring me all night” I groaned as we were okay when we drove over from the hotel and went our separate ways.

“Wouldn’t you be doing the same?”

“I didn’t know about the storyline until we got here, John wanted to surprise me. We were rehearsing after that so I couldn’t warn anyone because I was with him the entire time.” I explained.

“So what does that mean?”

“It means just because I am in a storyline with him doesn’t imply that I don’t want Allen. It just complicates things because now the world will be even more invested in us.”

“Well what are you going to do?”

“I…” I heard the door open and glanced back to see John and once his eyes fell on Baron I saw his demeanour change.

“That’s my cue to leave.” Baron stood up and grabbed his bag. “I’ll call you”

“Why does it feel like every time I am looking for you, you’re with him?” John immediately questioned once Baron made it off the bus.

“He is my friend, John. I think it would be weird if I didn’t spend some of my free time with him. You know that its only recently that you have been on the road each week, I had to find other people to hang out with.” I was not in the mood to listen to him insinuate things between Baron and I again.

“Im not implying that you cant be with anybody but I just find it odd that out of all the people on the roster you would choose him to spend most of your time with” He gestured towards the window while I hoped Baron hadn't stayed to eavesdrop.

“Is it because he is a guy or because you don’t like him?” I blurted out.

He frowned, “Just because I didn’t believe he wasn’t ready for the main roster doesn’t mean that I hate the guy. But the more time goes by I think there might just be a reason for me to. So tell me, Nicole. Should I be worried cause the last time I was the one accused of a ridiculous affair so maybe I should be wondering if it was your guilty conscience leading you to thinking Im the one that’s unfaithful?”

“So you think I am being unfaithful?” I whispered as he stared blankly at me.

“You are different, distant. I know the Nicole that is in love with me and for the past few months she hasn’t been there.” I hadn't thought he had noticed but I guess that was how we had become. We didn't speak about important things until it couldn't be held in any longer.

I shook my head as maybe this was the time to just tell him but I needed more time, especially with our storyline. “Just because I am not clingy doesn’t mean Im being unfaithful, John. There is no time for anything between us and Im kind of sick of being just another thing that you have to pencil in on your schedule”

“I know you, Nicole. You’re lying to me…”

“Im no…”

“So I managed to get some of the last coffee from catering. Technically AJ did but… Am I interrupting something?” Bryan frowned once he realized that he might have walked in on something unpleasant.

“No. Everything is great. I need to shower” John moved past me to the back while I simply smiled and took the coffee.

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I went back and checked my updates and realized I only updated THREE TIMES in 2020! Again, I am so sorry. I will try to be better this year.

Please stay safe out there, loves!
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