Mo Chuisle: Finn Balor

Chapter Six

A/N: I edited chapter five and changed some things. To make sure you're not confused, please go read it before reading this. This chapter will be different as well. Thanks :)

"Where are you," Sasha whined through the phone.

Giggling at my best friend, I started my car. "I'm leaving the hotel now, I'll be there in a little bit."

"You better not be ditching me. We haven't trained in like two weeks." Sasha said.

I nodded even though she couldn't see me. "I know, which is why I agreed to an 8 a.m training."

Laughing, we said goodbye to each other and I continued driving towards the performance center. Sasha had been bugging me for days to come train with her but I declined every time. With the past few days I had been having, however, I decided that I needed to talk to Sasha.

After telling Finn that I thought it would be better if we stayed friends, I had cooped up in my hotel room not wanting to come face to face with him. He wanted to try and make this work but I couldn't commit knowing that I would just be a distraction for him. Thankfully I hadn't heard from in those few days since he was out of down, doing promos and live shows.

Pulling into the parking lot, I grabbed my bag and exited the car. I gave some of my fellow wrestlers a wave as I walked into the performance center. A part of me wondered if Finn would be back as I entered the room where all of the rings were located. I was already dressed in a sports bra and my Nike shorts and my hair was in a messy braid, giving me more time to train with Sasha.

Looking all over, I found her sitting in a middle of one of the rings with Bayley, Becky, and Charlotte. Setting my bags down, I rolled into the ring and sat in their semi circle. "Whatcha guys talking about?"

"Becky was just telling me that you two have a match for a shot at my title," Sasha said somewhat in character while having a smile on her face.

"It's about damn time," I said with a laugh escaping my lips.

"So Sami told us that you hung out with Finn a few days ago?" Bayley asked. 

"How'd it go?" Sasha asked, being the only one in the group to know about my true feelings for him. 

"I decided it'd be better if we stayed friends," I played with my fingers.

"What?" They all exclaimed which caused a few stares from others.

I shushed them. "It's best for us. He's has a lot going for him right now, he doesn't need a girlfriend."

They opened their mouth to say something but I shut them up by standing up and stretching my arms. "Let's train already."

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Trying to catch my breath, I collapsed in the middle of the ring looking up to the ceiling. It had been awhile since the last time I trained and my body was feeling it. Charlotte, Bayley, and Becky left as soon as we finished while Sasha laid down next to me.

"So are you really okay with being friends with Finn?"

Sighing, I rolled on my stomach, her mimicking my actions. "It's better for us. I'm not saying it's forever, just until I feel ready."

"Girl, you can't keep yourself from being with someone you like because you're afraid to face your past." Sasha sighed. 

"I really like him, Sasha. And he's not the first. What makes you think it won't happen again?" I said. 

"Because Finn is not like the others. I've been by your side through all of them and I've watched every single one of them destroy you. If I thought Finn would do that to you, I would be agreeing with your decision but I'm not. Cause it's a stupid one," Sasha declared which earned a shake of the head from me. 

"Who knows, maybe it'll be better for us in the long run if we start out as friends." I defended sitting up. 

"Have you talked to him since then?" She mimicked me. "Did he agree to this?" 

"No, he's been busy with the live shows. Plus, I never really gave him a chance to speak, I sorta left his apartment that night." I admitted with a long sigh. 

Sasha went to open her mouth to speak but we were interrupted by Sami who rolled into the ring right next to me. Throwing an arm over my shoulder, he held a confused look across his face. 

"Ask me how the shows went?" Was all he said. 

Squinting at Sasha, I slightly shrugged. "How'd the shows go?" 

"Terrible. I was teaming with Finn and he wasn't himself, costing us ever match," Sami sounded genuinely upset. He was working so hard on his career that he didn't need to be worrying about his best friends. 

Groaning, I buried my head in Sami's shoulder. "Hey, what's wrong?" He cooed rubbing my back. 

"I'm not even his girlfriend and I'm already costing him matches cause he can't stop thinking about me," I sighed as I looked at Sasha. "It's not a good thing; me and him."

Sasha scoffed before nodding behind me. "Right, that's why he hasn't stopped sending daggers through you and Sami." 

Turning around, my eyes immediately connected with Finn's. The look on his face read only one emotion; jealousy. Sami dropped his arm from my shoulder and I found myself melting the longer I stared at him. But as fast as our eyes connected, he averted his gaze just the same. 

"I should go," I mumbled standing up. 

Waving goodbye to Sami and Sasha, I grabbed my things and cursed when I noticed Finn was standing at the only exit to the outside. I chewed on the inside of my lip, gaining the courage to walk past him. I could feel his hot gaze on me the entire time as I slipped past him. 

I breathed as I was outside, thinking I was in the clear. 

"So ya won't date me but ya'd date Sami?"

My feet froze in place as I heard that sweet Irish accent. He had followed me outside and was standing a few feet in front of me. Hands stuffed in the pocket of his slacks, he spoke his next words a little more direct. 

"Answer the question; are ya and Sami dating?" 

"No," I spoke with ease. "He's just my friend."

Finn scoffed. "Well if that's what being ya friend entails, count me in."

My heart sunk at the tone of voice he attached to that sentence. Even if he was jealous that still didn't give him the right to sound so dry. 

I shook my head, trying my hardest not to break down in front of him. "Look, you've had a long week and you should probably get some rest. I'll talk to you later."

Turning on my heels, I started to walk towards my car but I could feel his presence behind me. "What do I have to do to get ya to be with me?"

Blowing out a shaky breath, I turned to face him and was surprised at how close we were. "It's not you, Finn believe me. I have my own issues that I'm dealing with that doesn't include you and you don't need that in your life right now. As much as it sucks, this is the best choice."

"I don't need you to protect me, lass." His tone was much sweeter this time as he cupped my face, causing me to whimper. His touch was hot, burning my cheeks. 

"I'm not protecting you. I'm protecting me." Was all I could muster out. 

"I can protect ya." Finn breathed against my lips. 

My heart jumped in my throat as I placed my hands on his hips. I lightly dug my nails into them while meeting his gaze. "The thing is Finn, I'm protecting myself from you." 

And with that, I removed his hands from my face and finished the walk to my car. I had found myself not being surprised when I noticed Finn had not moved from his spot, deciding not to come after me.