So happy that you liked Brock's birthday chapter!!

"I admit
she had a little madness
But I didn't care;
She was magic and
I was on the edge... "

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"I just think you shouldn't be applying so much weight Nicole" I ignored him and continued lifting but I soon felt the weight being lifted as he gripped it from my hands.

"Why did you do that?" I breath half glaring at him even though his back had been turned.

"Because you need to take it easy! You have only been back in training for two weeks, I wasn't with you for the first so I sure fucking hope that Bryan didn't allow this shit!" He turned to me.

I rolled my eyes, "I didn't do any lifting with Bryan it was just cardio and resistance bands"

"So this is your third day of weights and you are fucking pushing it?" He glanced between me and the weights.

"I don't need you shouting at me like I'm some child! You have been fine and now you want to shout at me. I thought you were on my side you know I have a time limit!" I glared which he now saw as I honestly didn't need my boyfriend deciding to go Beast again.

"I am on your fucking side Nicole but just because you got the go ahead to train doesn't mean you can push it, I'm fucking taking the gym keys with me when I leave tomorrow"

"Are you serious right now? What am I supposed to do while you go to meet Paul?" I frowned as he would be signing his contract.

"Spend time with your family, make the most of the time you have at home" He shrugged with a blank face.

"I have been at home for almost two months and I am sick of it right now okay? I want to get back in the ring!" His glare faded a bit before returning.

"Well I'm glad you have been sick of spending two months with me Nicole" he shrugged and turned away from me.

"That is not what I meant Brock. You're making me upset because you know how important this is to me!" He turned back again and moved closer to me.

"Yes I fucking know because its the same shit that landed in you getting emergency fucking surgery because you refuse to fucking quit! There are things more important than wrestling ..."

"Easy for you to say you're going back for Summerslam, that's certain. You're facing Randy and where will I be if I don't step it up? I'll be stuck here and.."

His face fell briefly before he chuckled a bit, "stuck?"

Fuck.

"Brock you know I didn't mean it like..."

"I'm starting to think maybe you do mean it Nicole. Maybe your brother was right and you don't even know it, maybe these past two months being stuck here has made you realize that even though you love me. You don't truly like being with me , maybe you just like the game where we're fighting all the time.."

I could hear the anger growing in his voice.

"I don't want to fight with you. I didn't mean stuck here I meant.."

"Nicole just fucking do whatever you like. Because I'm not going to tell you what to do. I fucking love you I'm not against you but if you want to push yourself and get hurt again ? So fucking be it!" He turned throwing the keys across the room and then left the gym slamming the door in the process.

Ever since I got home from the doctor giving me the okay I have begun training. Bryan spent most of the time with me while Brock was busy with what I wasn't sure. Battleground was on Sunday and that meant I had less than a month to go..

Brock stepped in due to Bryan having flown out on Monday for Raw..

He heard what Shane said so I wasn't sure why he wasn't understanding why I needed to get back. I had called Shane the day after Brock's birthday, well Skyped with him and he had a lot to say.

Apparently Stephanie was running things her way , not telling them what was really happening and of course Hunter being her husband tried to be as supportive as he could. But he had been off the scene for the last couple months deciding he would just step back which led to Stephanie being fully in control of everything.

As I guessed she despised me because of how her father gloated about me being an amazing champion while she had always wanted Charlotte as champion, she knew about my relationship with Brock and used it.

John knew about it all as well so him guessing at Wrestlemania was just a huge act , everything was just a big mess and to say Brock was angry was an understatement he wanted a piece of John but Shane proposed Randy who is John's best friend so yeah.

They had truly tried to take me down, John wanted me to be his so that were his motives and Stephanie used it so that he could work with her and Team Flair willingly.

I wanted to get back and show them they hadn't won , show all of them that I was still there. Maybe even stand by Brock as he faced off against Randy to stick it to John for trying to sabotage my relationship.

But I couldn't do that if I didn't work harder...

"What happened?" I heard my mom while I sat on the apron of the ring which Brock had gotten for me several months before we were even us.

"He said he got it but he doesn't, no one does.." I breath as I shook my head . I took off my brace as the tears fell.

"Where did he go?" I asked as she moved over to me.

"I think in the bedroom. I just heard the kitchen door slamming and saw him marching up the staircase as I watched TV in the lounge I doubt he even realized I was there."

"I added more weight on and he got mad" I laughed a bit at me messing up but I knew it just triggered him as I had been testing him by insisting on doing more sets throughout the workout .

"He is just concerned and I am glad he was with you . He could have just not cared and left you on your own. You are being stubborn , you say we don't understand but we do, I have watched you for over 10 years . You love this Nicole but you also love him and he loves you . He wouldn't get so upset if he didn't and like all of us he knows what's most important is your health"

"I know, I got this speech before my surgery I don't need it again. I am champion mom, they are waiting for me, the crowd is waiting for me to make my return. Brock is returning it would be so amazing with both of us returning on the same night and dominating in both our matches" I slowly wiped my tears as the thoughts made me smile as it was something I had hoped to happen at Wrestlemania ..

"It won't be amazing if Brock is not speaking to you or you unintentionally mess things up, because like I said you are stubborn and you don't realize just what you say when you are trying to defend how you feel"

I kept quiet as I had realized all the things I said to him but I just wanted him to understand .

"He didn't have to storm out " I whispered after a bit, "every time he just storms out.."

Each time we argued well when I didn't walk away, he would just slam something and leave not giving me a chance .

"He is your boyfriend Nicole, you're trying to let me give you a reason for it but you know why already"

I didn't though..

***

I heard a noise behind me, cracking of a branch, but I didn't bother looking back as I focused on the lake.

"You forgot this" I saw my brace being set next to me before he sat down on the other side.

"I don't want to be like Brie or JJ bringing you down by giving you lectures and shit. But I don't want to lose you"

He whispered and as I glanced at him he was focused on the lake,I was surprised that he wore a shirt and a jeans .

"I know I have a rare injury but you wo.."

He shook his head as he cut in.

"Your brother was right, I didn't realize it but I am keeping you stuck here. I could have let you stay with your mom.
I mean when I demanded you stay here I didn't realize it but a part of me still believes that deep down Cena has a place that I can't fill. You fall for a different guy you still have standards that have been set by the other. His back there at work and you return.. I'm only there for Summerslam Nicole. I'll probably be back again next year after then so I'll be back here, stuck here . You're on the road with him around. Tours to Europe he could be on your bus"

"Bro.." I began as I knew he hated expressing things like he was now but because of the words I had said I had caused him to dwell on it.

"Let me finish" I nodded slowly and turned ahead as I doubt he wanted my eyes on him .

"When I met you, you were something else. You weren't what I expected to want. Over these months, not that Rena isn't a good woman. I loved her for many years she is the mother of my kids but she wasn't for The Beast Brock Lesnar but then there is you. You just jumped into my life that night when I kissed you, with you in that pink dress.."

"You mean pink gear.." I whispered remembering the first night we actually had an encounter after my argument with Brie about John.

"Er yeah yeah pink gear , after that night and then I had to have you. For me I upgraded to a woman perfect for me, a woman who knows how I am a fucking redneck shooting shit and enjoys it with me. I like fucking beating people up and from getting a front row seat to your matches I know that you do too and you also.. "

"Also? " He shook his head and continued but it seemed he had been planning on adding something..

" I Er ..was a bit hesitant to introduce you to my kids but they love you and that makes me love you even more.
I'm just.. Fuck.. I'm just afraid I won't live up to everything you are used to and then you spend time with him and it all comes back. While you are just unknowingly reminding me everyday why I love you .
You are a grown woman and even though you promised me you wouldn't go near him I don't want to forbid you to do any shit. I'm just saying you know? Like I said there's a Beast out there but Brock with you and Brock is scared and I fucking hate admitting it but I love you.."

He shrugged still looking ahead while I wasn't exactly sure what to say but he continued.

"Because I love you I will help you, help you every day until then. So you can return but you need to know that everyone has their limits even the fearless ones. "

"I know Brock.." I leaned my head on his shoulder, something I hadn't done in so long and held his hand in both of mine as he kissed my forehead.

"You don't have to be afraid though. I might have fallen for a different guy but you are my upgrade in so many ways. You are everything he can never be, do you think John can get me to shoot a rifle in the backyard? The same way you are completely yourself when you are with me that's how I feel. I told you my grandparents owned a farm.. I grew up there and I loved that lifestyle so much. People don't believe it, with Brie its more obvious. I guess on paper you and Brie would get along more"

He chuckled, " now she , definitely couldn't handle the Beast"

"Brock!" I laughed as I briefly narrowed my eyes at him as he laughed as well but I went back to my previous position.

"I'm just saying I guess that being on the farm was amazing back then and once my granddad past away I avoided it a lot . I lost my grandpa before I came into wrestling , my dad wasn't around much and he was the only real father figure I knew and when I lost him my world collapsed. Brie and I partied a lot, I met Nick and I got dwelled up in him to make me forget but it just hurt a lot and I just lost who I was.
I met John who was there for me as a friend through it all and I was like okay he is a good guy, stable and everything so I went to him seeking comfort but I had always been weak with him and I hated it. Because he knew me as the heartbroken girl so I was stuck repaying him in a way for being a Savior but you? You met me when I was who I wanted to be. I loved UFC back when I was with Nick and Ronda Rousey? She's a badass and I wanted to destroy people.."

"Did you watch me?" I heard him whisper and I thought for a bit.

"I'm sure I did ..."

"Wasn't I memorable?" He whispered again, his voice hiding something I wasn't sure what though .

"I'm sure you were , I just.. like I said I wasn't myself at all back then. I drank quite a bit and it was just a blur. Honestly all I remember is hurt when I think about those times, I'm sure I had happy moments in those years but I just don't know"

He nodded, "you need to let me finish !"

I snapped and he turned but my smile didn't meet my voice and he stared into my eyes but I glanced away and stared ahead even though I wasn't sure where I was heading with my words.

"When you met me I was Fearless. I have said this to myself and maybe even you so many times but I liked how I was in your eyes. Fearless in the eyes of a Beast who didn't care about anything, and finding out you cared about me, that you care about me that feeling is indescribable. I love that you love me; I love you, I love our home, I love your kids ,I love the Beast ..
I just have all this love in me and I just threw it around with Nick and John but with you , its all for you. I love you with every part of me I love you Brock and I'm not staying away from John because you forbid me I'm staying away from him because he serves no purpose in my life.
I am done wasting my time on people who don't matter so you won't lose me and well the only one who is stuck here is you. Even if you dump me , I have keys to the property" I bit into his neck and his head snapped to me, he smiled and gently pushed me back onto the grass.

"When has not having keys ever stopped you Nicole Garcia?" I rolled my eyes recalling my girl scout moment.

"I'm sorry for being a double bitch this morning. I promise I'll be a better trainee.." I let my hand slip into the buttoned down part of his shirt and then held his neck.

"Don't make promises you can't keep" he smirked as he held my thigh.

"Well I'll try.." I smiled and he chuckled before kissing me briefly and lift his head with a frown.

"How did you even find the lake again, you were here once"

"You led me here Brock and I loved the surprise so I guess I remembered"

I had gotten lost a few times but he didn't need to know that .

He kissed me again before staring down at me, "have you ever had sex by a lake?"

"No and I won't be today. We don't have any blankets" I smiled as my thumb traced over his bottom lip.

"If that's what is stopping you I'm sure my shirt will be big enough" He cocked his eyebrow.

"No Brock!" He laughed as he sat back and pulled me onto his lap.

"I love you baby and I wouldn't talk so much if I didn't" I laughed and let my lips graze over his.

"Mmmm I love you too and I love these lips better somewhere else"

"I don't do that shit unless you're willing to for.."

"No Brocky I meant this.." I laughed into his lips before kissing him and feeling him squeeze my behind.

Something told me this lake would be my favourite place and once I was feeling way better I had to remember a blanket for a first class trip to Beast City..

A/N:

Fight + mom + lake confessions

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