It was the middle of the night when Ashley suddenly woke up. It was 2 in the morning to be exact when she heard talking from the living room. She slowly sat up rubbing her eye's, only dressed in her bra and panties.

She easily heard the talking from the other room, as it slowly grew louder and louder. She walked out of Donte's bedroom and to the living room. There she saw Donte, laid out in the pull out bed of his couch, constantly tossing and turning.

Donte: No.....come back.....don't leave me.....no.....no.....stop!

Ashley felt sadness overcome her, even in her tired state. She didn't know anything else other than to comfort him in his sleep, so she slowly got onto the pull out bed and laid down behind Donte.

Slowly, she wrapped her arm around him, holding him close. Luckily for her, his muttering slowed and stopped, as Ashley felt his body relax. She grew a small smile, as she raised up just enough to kiss his cheek.

Ashley: Night, Donte.

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Donte slowly felt sleep leave him, as his eye's opened. As he rubbed at his eye's, he easily felt something behind him. He looked to see the arm around him, following it to see Ashley behind him, only in her underwear.

Donte: Ashley...?

He muttered quietly. He shook his head, as he slowly got out from her loose grip. He covered her up with the blanket as he went off to take a shower. 

Meanwhile with Ashley, she soon woke up, about 20 minutes after Donte had gotten up. She sat up, stretching with a satisfied breath of air. She looked as Donte walked back into the living room. Fully dressed with damp hair up in a bun, as he was also wearing glasses. 

Donte: Morning, Princess.

Ashley: Excuse me, it's Queen.

Donte: Right, eggs and bacon for breakfast sound alright with you.

Ashley: Sure. Didn't know you wore glasses.

Donte: Ah, left eye's a lazy eye, so I need 'em. I don't wear them often though.

Ashley: Lazy eye?

Donte: Yeah, it means that eye is blurred or the vision is reduced. Also kind of messes with my depth perception.

Ashley: Then how do you wrestle?

Donte: Simple, specially made contacts. Go ahead and get your shower, I should be done when you get out. I already got you a towel ready.

Ashley: Thanks!

Donte watched her walk off, getting a glimpse of her backside, since she was still only in bra and panties. Donte gave out a sigh, removing his glasses to rub his eye's.

Donte: Why, male hormones, why? Why, idiotic brain, why? 

He talked to himself for a small bit, before starting on the breakfast. Some simple eggs and bacon with some toast and a glass of apple or orange juice. With some simply great cooking skills, the smell of bacon and eggs filled the house. 

Ashley walked into the kitchen, seeing Donte setting up the dining table.

Donte: Sorry for not asking about the eggs, hopefully scrambled is fine?

Ashley: Of course, eggs are eggs no matter how you make them.

Donte: Well, bon' appetit.

The two sat down and had a chat filled breakfast, smiling and laughing. Ashley then remembered last night, and decided to ask.

Ashley: Hey, Donte, can I ask you something.

Donte: Sure, what's on your mind?

Ashley: Last night, I heard you talking in your sleep. Does it have to do with...Michelle?

Donte: *sigh* Yeah, occasionally I'll get some nightmares.

Ashley: Is it PTSD?

Donte: No, no, it's nothing that serious. They only happen about once a week. I'm fine, I promise.

Ashley: Okay but *grabs his hand*, if you need anything, don't be afriad to ask for my help, alright?

That put a smile on Donte's face, as he held her hand tightly.

Donte: Yeah, I'll make sure to. Thanks.

Ashley: Anytime.

Seeing the topic needing to change, and understanding his growing feelings, Donte did the only thing he thought he could. 

Donte: So, Ashley, quick question.

Ashley: What is it?

Donte: Well, since we have the another few days off until we gotta head off for Raw, I was wondering if...*sigh* I was wondering if you would go on a date with me?

Ashley grew a shocked face at first. She wasn't expecting anything like that at this moment. Soon, however, her shock grew into happiness as her signature smile grew on her face.

She got up from her seat, at first making Donte think he screwed up. That was until she got closer to him, wrapping her arms around his neck as she stood behind him. She rested her head on his shoulder.

Ashley: I'd love to. How does tomorrow night sound?

Donte: A-Ah, perfect.

Ashley: I'll see you then.

Donte grew a shocked face as he felt her lips press onto his cheek. She gave a short giggle, before walking towards the door. She gave him a wave and a blown kiss before exiting and heading home.

Donte looked at the door with a shocked face, before he grew a wide grin.