Kayla's POV

I was standing outside of Paul's office door. I didn't know what he wanted. I felt like he just wanted to fuck with me in private. Smh I'm really starting to hate him.

I walk into the room and he's sitting at his desk. He looks up at me and smiles.

"Princess!! Have a seat." He says

I walk in and take a seat, "What's going on Paul? What's so important that you want me to meet you here?"

"Well..." He leans forward, places his elbows on his desk, "There's a shake up coming and I wanted to run something by you."

I nod my head, Okay.

"Things have been crazy at Full Sail, I was thinking of assigning you to NXT..." He says watching for my facial expression.

"No, I don't want to stay in Orlando." I say

"I'll give you a raise." He adds, trying to persuade me.

"No." I say quickly.

"Okay, a promotion, head of a/v." He says, like he's doing me a favor.

"No, you're just trying to separate Joe and I. Paul I'm not stupid and I'm tired of you trying to-."

He cuts me off, "He's going to smackdown."

"What? You can't do that."

"I can and I did. It's business, nothing personal." He says with a straight face. He knows, I know he's lying.

He puts his head down and starts writing, like he doesn't give a damn about anything I'm saying.

"Paul, he's been here for years, now you're changing his contract because you're jealous?"

"Yes, I am and I don't give a damn about how long he's been here." He says

"This is wrong. He doesn't have anything to do with me. I don't understand why you keep messing with him. I'm what you want, leave him alone." I say

"Look, you'll be in Orlando, at NXT with me starting in 2 weeks. So you can either get with it or quit because you will be separated from him and you will listen to me."

"I'll quit before I listen to you."

"And yet, you still work for me." He says challenging me. He was right, I couldn't say anything. I wasn't ready to quit because I really needed this job, I need the income. Even though he paid my rent for the full year, I still needed to get rid of the car I'm driving around in that was in his name. And I can't get a new car, if I don't have any income.

I just stood there looking at him for a minute. I need to find some kind away to get him off my back and to leave Joe alone.

"Paul, please just leave him alone." Is all I can say

"Yeah...no. He fucked with me and he need to understand that I always have the last laugh. He took you from me and broke us up and I'm not going to sit here and let it happen."

"Paul, he didn't take me from you. You made me leave you. What is going on in you're head that you think that's what happened? Joe didn't come along until after we were broken up. He didn't do this, you did." I say

"Yeah, Yeah, whatever you say. You're going to be in Orlando with me and he's going to be wherever. It's already done. So there's no reason for you to keep going back-and-forth with me. I was just giving you a heads up, I wasn't asking for your permission. This conversation is over now, you're dismissed." He says

"Whatever Paul." I stand up and leave without looking back.

I go back into Joe's locker room and he's sitting in a chair on his phone. When he sees me walk in he gets off the phone.

"Who was that?" I ask

"Tommy. He moved in but is going out of town for a few days, to visit family. He'll be back the day after we get back."

"Okay."

"When we get back, I want to spend time quality time with you and do something nice. I like when it's just us, in our bubble. All this.... craziness around us is draining. Then there's like when we come to work, there's more craziness. I just want to come to work, do what I have to do and go home. I know you want the same thing."

"Yeah, I do. I wish none of this ever happened. I just want to be with you and forget about everything and everyone else." I say and he gets up, walks over to me and wraps his arms around me.

"I know me too." He says resting his chin on top of my head. "Let's just get through these next couple of days and get back home and we can go into our condo and shut everyone out."

"Okay." I say as he leans down and kisses me on the lips.

We kiss for a few minutes, letting all of our frustrations out in the kiss and relaxing into one another. I feel so safe with him, in his arms. I've never felt like this with Paul. Now I'm starting to see how things should've been with my relationship and how I should've felt with him and I never did. I know this is different and I love that it is.

He pulls away from me and smiles, "You know I love you right?"

"I know you do." I say smiling, "You have for a while."

"I have." He says still smiling.

"Same."

He laughs, "Same?"

"Yes, I feel the same. I love you. I just wasn't trying to let you say it because it was so soon but we can't help how we feel."

"No we can't help that. I think everything we've been through has brought us closer and I love it." He says, "I'm glad we're on the same page."

"Me too."

"I guess this is the beginning of something great!" He says

"I think so. I'm happy with you and when we're together. I've never felt this feeling with anyone else.....I kind of like it."

"Me too." He says, "So what did Hunter say?" He asks

"Oh....Umm..." I step back and his hands fall off my hips. I take a seat on the sofa. I didn't know quite how to relay this information to him.

"What?" He says looking confused

".....He's sending you to smackdown." I say nervously

"What? He can't do that."

"I know, I said the same thing but apparently he can, because he did." I say

"He did? He already did it and it's approved?" He asks

"You're supposed to be singing the contract in the next couple of weeks."

"What?

"Yeah." I say

"I've been here for years. I've never been over there. I'll go over his head to get this reversed." He says

"Do what you have to do because I don't think there's anything that I can do to help. He seems pretty adamant about it. On top of him trying to send you to smackdown, he's moving me to NXT. Meaning, I'll be stuck in Orlando. Meaning, I won't be traveling with you anymore." I say

"He's lost his mind. I'll talk to him myself. I don't want you to do anything else, just don't talk to him. I'll handle it." He says, "Let's get this over with."

He doesn't say anything else, he just gets his gear on and leaves, leaving me in his locker room by myself. Did I do something? Was he mad at me? I hope not because I tried to change Paul's mind and he isn't listening to anything I'm saying.

I went on and worked the show without seeing or hearing from Paul. It was lovely.

The next couple of days that went by were a blur. Same routine we always have when we're on the road. Paul was only at that show. He wasn't even at Raw that following Monday. I'm pretty sure he was only there to mess with us.

Joe has been super lovey-dovey. I like it. I like it a lot. Being with and around him makes me feel great. I love the intimate time we have. I like the small things that he does to make me laugh or make to make me feel better. I honestly just love everything about him. He's a perfect gentleman when he needs to be and he is the perfect aggressor when he needs to be and I love that. I get both sides of him. He never makes me feel uncomfortable, he's always making sure I'm okay and he puts me first. What more can I ask for in a guy. I love it.

It was now Tuesday morning and we just got back into Tampa. We were at Joe's condo. Tommy is out of town, so that means I can spend time at his house, he doesn't get back until tomorrow, so we have a night together at his house, uninterrupted.

Joe doesn't want Tommy and I interacting with each other and I completely understand why. So I don't make a big deal about it. It's cool.

We were so tired when we got in we just got back in bed and chilled out. Yeah, we had sex again. We can't seem to get enough of each other now. So after we were done, we were laying in bed talking.

"Kayla, I have to ask you a question." He says and I instantly get nervous. Uh-oh!

"What's up?" I say

"Did Tommy make a pass at you?" He asks seriously

I didn't know how to answer that question. He hasn't asked me about this since it happened. Tommy did say I was sexy but I also basically said the same thing but I feel like I handled it in a respectful manner afterwards. I just don't want to hurt Joe's feelings by being honest. He's been through a lot and I know why he's asking me this but I'm not like that Christina bitch. I would never do that to him.

I took a deep breath, then spoke, "Um...no...yes." I say

He looks at me confused, "Which is it?"

I close my eyes, scared to look at him, "Yes?"

"Why are you saying it like it's a question?" He asks

"Because I don't know what to say. Kinda?" I say trying to correct myself.

"Just be honest." He says

"He did but I said the same thing. I didn't know who he was and I don't want to disrespect you in any way. but all he said was that I was sexy but that was when he first saw me and when I saw him I said Jesus, but that's because I wasn't expecting him to look the way he did. Your friend is nice looking, but babe, I would never." I explain

"It's cool, I know." He says and I'm confused.

I look at him like he crazy, "You know?"

"Yeah. I saw the way he was looking at you. That's the reason I didn't want you over here. I didn't want you to find out that he was staying here because I thought once you saw him, that you would want to be with him and not me." He says

"Awwww." I can't help but to laugh a little but not in a mean way, but because he thought after all the progress we made, that I would just throw it away like his ex did. Yeah he has some issues but I made him understand that I'm nothing like her and I like him for him. I don't care about his friend.

"Don't aww me." He says

"I'm aww-ing you because it's cute. I know you're insecure because of what your ex did to you but I am nothing like her. I would never do anything like that. I care about you a lot Joe." I say honestly.

"But I want you to be sure." He says

"Huh?"

"I know this may sound crazy but I want y'all to spend a little time together. He's one of my best friends and I want to be comfortable when you two are around each other. It'll be okay if you want him. Maybe it's just me and it's something I need to work on. But I really want you to do this." He says

"Joe... Nooo I don't want to do this and baby it wasn't you, that was definitely her. I love you too much to hurt you." I say

"I love you too and I think this is the right thing to do because I want you to be sure. I don't want to be with you and you're into him. So I'm willing to let you explore that." He says and I'm shocked. What is he thinking?

"I don't need to explore anything. Does he know about this? Why do I get the feeling you've already talked to him about it." I ask

"Yeah, he's cool with it." He says

I laugh, "I feel like you're trying to set me up."

He laughs too, "No, I'm serious."

"Really?"

"He'll be back in a couple of days, maybe you can do something then." He says and I am a little wary about it. I really don't think this is a good idea.

"I'm so confused, you want me to go out with your friend?" I say trying to get this straight in my head.

"Yes."

"Like on a date?"

"Not necessarily a date but two friend hanging out to see if there's anything." He says

"And if I don't?"

"Then you don't but I think you should." He says

I sit in silence for a minute, "I don't think you're going to let this go, so I'll go since you're insisting. But just so we're clear, I don't want to do this." I say seriously

"I'm not insisting, I just know sometimes things just happen and for me to continue to move forward with you, I need to do this. I love you and I just want to remove all obstacles. I have something in mind that'll probably get us what we want with this whole shakeup thing and I need for you to do this, so I know it's real." He says and I look over at him and he pulls me by my chin to kiss me. He pulls me on top of him.

I smile against his lips, "You want to do it again don't you?"

He throws his head back laughing, "I want to get you good and sprung before you go. So when you're sitting across the table from him, you'll be thinking about me." He says then just looks at me with a serious face.

"I'm not going anywhere Joe. I love you."  I say

"Do you really?" He asks looking into my eyes.

I laugh, "Yes. I wouldn't be here if I didn't... you know that. You just want to hear me say it huh?" I ask

"Yeah, it makes me feel good. I haven't had a girlfriend in a long time and I kind of forgot how vulnerable you can be when you're in a relationship. Especially, with someone you value. I have to admit, I didn't want these feelings but now that I've let go, I'm glad I did because I don't know if I would've forgiven myself if I had let you go." He says

I smile, "Who said I was your girlfriend?"

"I did. I mean you know I'm not talking to or dating anyone, I'm only seeing you. We've been through a lot together and separately. You was there for me when I needed you. We do everything together, so yeah, I think of you as my girlfriend. It's progressing naturally. Is there a problem with that? Is the feeling one sided?" He asks

"You know damn well it isn't one sided. But you did just say you wanted your girlfriend to go on a date with your best friend." I say

"Like I said, let's just get it out there and maybe I'm wrong by doing this but I just have to see. Maybe it's bad timing, having the relationship talk and saying that in the same conversation but I feel it has to be done for me to know it's real. I think it'll spare us a lot of tension around here." He says

I just sat on his lap for a minute thinking. "Hmmmm..."

"Are you considering it?" He asks

"I'm thinking because I don't feel right. I would feel like I'm cheating on you and that's the last thing I want."

"Well..." he pulls me down into a kiss. "Think about it." He kisses me again, "But not too hard."

I take over the kiss and he rolls me over onto my back. "Tell me you want me in Spanish."

"Im not."

"Damnit, why not? It sounds so good coming out of your mouth? Fine then, don't." He leans down and devours my lips.

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