Will Ospreay - The Kingpin's weakness

9 - Congrats Champ

Will had been gone for 2 days and he was all I could think about. Though the fact we were messaging each other all the time probably didn't help, but today was the day of his title match and due to the 13 hour time difference, I was up stupid early to watch the live stream. I pulled his hoodie tighter around me, I was in bed, still in my PJ's, but decided I should wear his hoodie as it was still chilly considering the early hour. My phone buzzed and I opened it to find a message from Will, simply saying "It's almost time. Wish me luck" I grinned before taking a cute selfie of me in his hoodie, sat in bed with my laptop streaming NJPW World, and sent it to him with the caption "I'm ready to watch you win, you don't need luck, you got this." I settled back in to my nest, enjoying the Dominion show and waiting patiently for the next match, Will Ospreay vs Sanada for the IWGP US championship. Just before the match started, the commentary team explained the situation, stating that  "Former champion Juice Robinson won the title by beating Hiroshi Tanahashi in a Fatal Four-Way Match at Capital Collision. The bout also included Ospreay and AEW star Jon Moxley. Unfortunately, due to appendicitis, The Bullet Club member has had to vacate the title and is also absent from Dominion tonight. He was originally scheduled to defend the belt in a Triple Threat Match against Ospreay and Sanada."

I held on tightly to his hoodie as the entrances began, butterflies in my stomach from the excitement I was feeling. But then I noticed something.. He got a new coat.. Gone was the dark green fur and lions head, and instead was pale, mint green fur and what looked suspiciously like a lot of Versace on the inside. It was truly beautiful, I didn't think he could beat the last one, but this new coat was amazing. I couldn't believe it, he said he would get a new one made, and he obviously wasn't joking, he clearly already had this one waiting.

The match began so fast, straight into action, Sanada side steps a low dropkick from Will. Will avoids a Standing MoonSault, then kicks Sanada in the gut and goes for a snap mare takeover, but Sanada lands back on his feet. Will then side steps a low dropkick, and Sanada avoids his Roundhouse Kick which leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. I internally screamed, remembering just how good Will is in the ring, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen, holding my breathe for every submission attempt and every near fall. I gasped as  Sanada went for a Muto MoonSault, but Will got his knees up in the air to counter and then hits The Hidden Blade for a two count, so then tries for The StormBreaker, but Sanada lands back on his feet. Sanada goes for a Bridging O'Connor Roll for a two count and Will responds with a Pop Up Forearm Smash and drops Sanada with another Hidden Blade. I held my breathe again. WIll plants Sanada with The StormBreaker and pins him 1, 2, 3. "YES!" I shouted aloud. He had just won the IWGP US tittle.

As soon as the match was won, I messaged him "I told you, you'd got this!! Congrats Champ!" I found myself feeling super proud of him and couldn't wait to see him again so I could congratulate him properly. I finished watching the ppv and found myself yawning, getting up early to watch Will's match seemed like a good idea at the time, but now I was very tired, I waited for Will's backstage comments and post-match, the newly crowned champion demanded the IWGP US Heavyweight Title. However, the belt remained in the possession of Juice Robinson, who is currently in the States. After watching his interview, I closed my laptop, placed it onto the floor and snuggled down for a nap, but then my phone began to buzz, and when I picked it up, I saw it was Will video calling me. Sitting back up in bed, I accepted the call with a huge smile on my face when the gorgeous man appeared on my screen. "Did you see that!?" he asked excitedly, "Yeah, it was amazing! Well done sweetie, I knew you could do it" He chuckled at my response still grinning, clearly a little out of breathe and very sweaty from his match "we'll celebrate when I get back-" I accidentally cut him off with a yawn I couldn't hold in, trying to cover my mouth with my hand, just to find the sleeve of his hoodie over my hand as the sleeves were too long for me. His face softened into and adorable smile, eyes glistening he spoke up again "That was fucking cute. Why are you so tired?" he asked, "Because you're 13 hours ahead of me dumbass, so it's like 10:30 in the morning here" I responded and watched him look concerned "Wait, what time did you get up to watch the show?" "Like 5:30, there was no way I was missing your match" I answered sleepily and his cute soft smile returned "You didn't have to do that for me. Thanks for getting up early to watch though" I nodded "Of course, I said I would, anyway, I need a nap and you need to celebrate and start tracking down Juice so you can get your belt" I smiled, he chuckled "That's true, have a good nap, I'll talk to you later." Once we had said our goodbyes and hung up, I settled back down to sleep, with a huge smile on my face.

I spent the next days hanging out with my friends from AEW, and I had enjoyed myself, but I found myself, In a fresh hotel room, in a new city, ready for Dynamite in 2 days. I was excited that Will would be back tomorrow but I was a little salty that he hadn't messaged much over the last day or so, I know the time difference makes it difficult, but he was definitely less chatty than usual, but I pushed the thought from my mind as I was sorting my clothes from my suitcase. My unpacking was interrupted by a knock at the door. Walking over to the door, I smiled and opened it, expecting to see Ruby, but instead, I was greeted by the smiling face of my housemate and best friend Chantelle. "Oh my God!! Babe, what are you doing here!?" I questioned, stepping forward to hug her, and drag her into the room "You think I was gunna sit at home doing nothing when it's your birthday in 4 days!? I don't think so!" she chirped in response as I closed the door behind her, and suddenly I had another question "Wait, if you're here, who's looking after Roxy?" I asked, concerned for my dog "Pshh, what do you think, my dad was more than happy to take her for a few days while I come and see you" I nodded, a knowing smile on my face, her dad loved Roxy. "Now." she said, moving her suitcase to the edge of the room, removing her coat and taking a seat on the bed. "You need to fill me in on all the gossip with you and Will, I need details" she grinned.

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