Wicked Game (Dean Ambrose Fan Fic)

Atlantic

"Ash! Come on! What's taking so long?"

"I'm sorry!!! I'm coming!!"

I put on a tank top over my bikini top and ran down the hall. I was so excited I couldn't contain myself. I hopped on his back and he pretended to fall to his knees. I got off and laughed at him and tried to help him up. He tackled me to the floor and started tickling me. I tried to wiggle away, but it just wasn't happening. He finally stopped and helped me up. We were both laughing and he pulled me in for a hug. I kissed his cheek as there was a knock on the door

"Come in"

I gave him a funny look as a tall guy with two toned hair came in with a girl. 

"Sorry I forgot to tell you. I invited one of the guys I work with and his girlfriend to come with us. Is that OK?"

"Of course." 

I didn't really care who came as long as I got to see the ocean as promised. 

"Colby this is my girlfriend Ashley. Ashley this is Colby."

"Hi!  Come Jon lets go please!!"

 I grabbed his hand and started pulling towards the door. He laughed and shrugged his shoulders at Colby

"She's excited"

We piled into my car since it was bigger than Jon's. I sat in the back seat behind Jon with Colby's girlfriend as we made the hour trek to the beach. This was so huge for me. I spent my whole life living in the mid west dreaming of being able to touch the ocean or even just see it from the car window. I never thought this day would come. I never thought I'd make it out of Cincinnati either, but here I am. The closer the car got the more excited I became. I was sitting on the edge of my seat and practically had my head on Jon's shoulder. He playfully reached up and pushed my head back.

"Ashley the ocean isn't going anywhere. Just relax"

I sat back in my seat and impatiently waited. The car finally stopped and I was the first one out. I could hear the waves in the distance and the anticipation was killing me. Jon got out of the car and smiled. I grinned from ear to ear at him. He intertwined our hands and kissed me. 

"Come on...I'll carry you."

I hopped on his back and he carried me towards the beach. He walked a little ways on the sand and stopped and let me down. I couldn't stop smiling. It was amazing and it seemed like it could go on forever. I took Jon's hand and kissed his cheek.  

"Come with me"

We started walking towards the water. The sound of the waves crashing  was so peaceful. I just wanted to soak it in. I could've stood there all day without moving. Jon pulled me to him and hugged me

"Thank you Jon. Seriously. This is amazing."

"Of course. I'd do anything to make you happy Ashley. I love you. You've put up with a lot of crap from me over the years. I wasted a lot of time playing games instead of just doing what I knew in my heart was right."

My eyes welled up and I buried my face in his chest. He held me tighter for a second and then pulled me back and turned me around to face the water. He put his arms around me and stood and watched the water with me for a while. 

"Don't you want to put your feet in the water?"

I shook my head and he gave me a confused look "Why not?"

"I don't want to go alone or get eaten by a shark"

He laughed at me for a second "Ash...you're ridiculous. You'll be fine. I'll go with you"

He lead me towards the water and I actually hesitated for a minute. Truth is I'm terrified of deep water and well, we're dealing with the ocean. We walked a little ways until the water was at my ankles. I refused to go any further so I stood there with the waves crashing at my feet. I looked over at Jon who was standing just to the side of me and smiled. This was the best day ever and we had only been here for maybe an hour. He walked over and stood in front of me and I smiled. He tucked a stray hair behind my ear and smiled. 

"Have I told you that you look beautiful today?"

I blushed and looked down "Never"

"What? Yes, I have."

I shook my head "No, you never have. Ever. You've called me pretty and cute but never beautiful."

"Well, you are. You're beautiful, and funny and smart and you make me happy."

A wave of overwhelming guilt came over me. He loved me so much and I loved him but without even thinking twice about it I did something stupid. And the more he tells me things or does things for me the more the guilt builds. Instead of just letting it go and trusting him I played a dangerous game that could spell disaster if he ever found out. I looked up at him with tears in my eyes and half smiled. He wiped the tears and softly kissed me. "I'm such a fucking idiot and I hate myself for what I've done." 

"You ready to go?"

I nodded and we made our way back up to Colby and his girlfriend. The four of us went back to the car and I took my seat in the back. It was an amazing day, but I didn't know how much longer I could keep what I'd done a secret from Jon. The guilt and shame was starting to eat me alive inside.