About You Now

Family Pt.2

Saturday arrived far faster than anyone expected. So fast, many had questioned whether several days had even passed. The day was set to be chaotic to say the least. Those organizing the Wrestling Tournament Finals would be busy with last-minute preparations and ensuring that visitors from Scared Heart Academy had the correct timetable and access to the facilities needed for training. The Wrestling Team on both sides would do anything to take their minds off the nerve-wracking experience of waiting for the afternoon to roll around finally. Those in the audience would either be making plans or finishing off the final touches to handmade signs made to support their school or favorite teenage wrestler.

"Finally," muttered Punk upon arriving at the NXT Hall that morning. Only to discover a member of staff had finally finalized the matches and pinned them up on the notice board just inside the entrance. An amused chuckle escaped his lips as he saw some of the matches; some were no-brainers in his mind, while others were far more difficult to predict, including his own. "How did that happen?" asked Punk upon successfully navigating the twists and turns of the maze-like halls, until he reached the gym hidden in the back corner. Only then did he discover he was the last to arrive.

Yet what surprised Punk the most, was the inclusion of the Wyatts. It was almost surreal to see them out in the open, laughing, joking and making conversation with those there.

"You got up later muppet," called Rhea with her sweetest smile painted across her lips, she intentionally ignored Damian's comment suggest she too had been running later than intended. Punk grinned at the comments being exchanged, at least before looking around the larger gym. Taking notice of how everyone interact now and the different tasks each seemed set on doing. For a moment, Punk's attention was diverted to the glass-fronted office just above the gym, where Triple H paced back and forth. However, he didn't appear stressed; instead, a proud, fatherly expression painted his features as he glanced at those in the gym every now and then.

"To the treadmill," ordered AJ, sending her fiancee off to start the workout he'd spent the last week trying to plan out. "I've got your favorite doughnuts," she laughed, pulling a small box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts from her bag. Laughter soon escaped her lips as Punk immediately ran to put his bag with the pile of others and darted over to the Peloton treadmill. Of course Corey couldn't help but comment that AJ had Punk trained so well, with Joe Gacey making a whipping sound.

From the radio dock in the far corner of the room, a soft flow of music played, a mix of everything to ensure everyone had at least one song they loved. There was little doubt Miz and Maryse had spent time putting in together. While those on the wrestling team worked through their individual gym routines, the others spread out around the large gym, being sure not to intrude.

Summer, Carmella, Becky, and Maryse worked on finishing the signs they had started the previous weekend. Miz and Corey helped where they could, as did JD and Dominik. Each made a sign for a specific match, to ensure everyone had support. The Wyatts gathered in one of the corners, as if they were about to perform a ritual; in reality, they were studying quietly. They had all but dragged Roman, Echo, and AJ with them.

Quiet conversation ensured from the two groups, but nothing loud enough to distract those on the wrestling team. Occasionally comments were exchanged and questions were thrown between the two groups, normally directed at Roman. After all many were curious about Galina, the angel that appeared to have pushed Roman back on the right track.

"So when are we going to meet her?" asked Alexa, after some quiet converation and questioning. For a moment Roman looked stunned. After the never-ending drama with Serenity, he'd convinced himself that neither the light nor the dark side of his growing found family would be interested in meeting, let alone getting to know Galina. "If you say the day of prom, Imma take a leaf out of Dexter's book and stalk you for the next decade or two."