When sparks fly... [a Roman Reigns story]

19 So tell me...

Roman POV

"So tell me... how have you really been? I just know that you never told me the whole truth when we talked on the phone." I wanted to know as we lay together in the warm, cozy bed and looked at each other.

I played with Amali's finger as I waited for her answer. For a moment she seemed far away, but then she sighed deeply and lifted her head a little so that she could look at me better. The city lights were the only thing illuminating the room. Still, it was enough to see her beautiful eyes.

"Well... Without going into too much detail... there were really many times when I just wanted to give up. I was so deep in this dark hole, you know? But then I got better help and that really made a big difference. Even if I didn't want to believe it.

Somehow I still can't believe how weak I was. It was a side of me that I didn't know before. And to be completely honest... I was ashamed of it. That's one of the reasons why I had retreated so much. I was embarrassed and I didn't want anyone, especially you, to think badly of me," she replied quietly.

Her voice was full of emotion. And it bothered me that she had thought like that for even a second. She was always strong in my eyes. But now it made a lot more sense that she had behaved like that.

"Amali, I promise you that I could never think badly of you. Quite the opposite. I've always thought you were an extraordinary woman. And that has little to do with your talent in the ring. You're just a fantastic person, baby girl. And I can't tell you how happy I am to have you back with me," I said and then leaned forward to give her a kiss on the forehead.

And then another one on the nose before I finally gave her a long kiss on her full lips. I even felt her smile. God, I had missed her. Maybe even more than I realized.

"That really means a lot to me." she replied as she put her hand on my cheek before sliding a little closer to me.

We kissed for a while. Slowly. Without haste. It was pure and deep. Eventually she sighed deeply as she rested her forehead against mine.

"That's nice... you're so warm. I could lie like this forever." she breathed.

"Then just do it. Even though I might have an even better idea." I said softly as my hands stroked her back.

"Oh? And what would that idea be?" she wanted to know.

"You give me your key card, I'll go to your room and get your stuff while you run us a nice, hot bubble bath. Then maybe we could order something nice from room service before we spend the rest of the night making up for lost time." I murmured as I gently pressed her into the pillows.

Carefully, I rolled on top of her and let my lips trail slowly down her neck.

"Well, I think a lot of your plan... but... it doesn't seem like you want to put it into action..." she gasped as she dug her fingers into my hair.

"Maybe that's because it's been too long since I teased you, baby girl." I replied with a chuckle before rolling away from her.

When I saw her face, I couldn't help but laugh as I put my clothes back on.

"Oh you little shit! You just can't help yourself, can you?" said Amali before she took a pillow, pressed it to her face and shrieked into it.

Laughing, I knelt down on the bed and pulled the pillow out of her hands. Her eyes immediately softened.

"I promise you it's worth it. So... where's your key card?" I asked, rubbing my nose against hers.

"In my pants pocket. You better hurry... I've got a score to settle with you." she replied and just started rubbing me.

My breath caught for a moment as I realized that neither of us would give up teasing so quickly.

A few minutes later, I made my way back to my room with Amali's suitcase and other stuff. It was already late, so I hadn't expected to meet anyone. But of course I wasn't so lucky. And guess who it was that I bumped into?

"Yo, Big Uce! What are you doing here so late? Whose luggage is this?" Jimmy asked me, grinning broadly as he and Jey approached me.

"You have to ask? Who has our big guy been flirting with every chance he got and who is back as of today?" his brother replied, doubled over in laughter.

"Ohhh yeah, that's right... So... Do you have any news you want to share with us? As your family, we should know." Jimmy then said.

"Well if you nosy asses need to know, and I know you can't stand it otherwise.... Yes... Amali and I have decided... Oh damn!" I replied as I realized something.

"What's wrong?" Jey wanted to know.

"Excuse me..." I replied instead of answering the question and hurried back to my room.

"Amali? Baby girl?" I asked as I opened the door but didn't see her.

"I'm right here. Bring your sexy ass over here, Mister Reigns." she replied from the bathroom.

I followed her voice and there she was. Covered in bubbles as she lay relaxed in the tub.

"I'll be right with you... I just realized I forgot to ask you something." I replied as I sat on the edge and reached for her hand.

"What is it?" she wanted to know.

"I know we've talked about a new beginning. But I want to make it very clear what that means. Are you officially going to be my girlfriend, Amali Mae Stryker?" I asked.

"You're such a gentleman, Roman. And yes, I am. Because I like the sound of that, boyfriend. Now... get rid of those clothes, Sir." she replied as she bit her lip.