Her eyes shine brighter than any light in this room, her smile lights up the whole place. Her hair smells like coconuts and adventure, she's the kind of girl I want to come home to every single day. She's so beautiful and god I want her.
"Hey, Ethan." She said softly as the walked by. This was a regular occurrence, I'd always catch her staring at me and smiling or hovering wherever I just so happened to be.
"Hey, hals." I smiled back at her as her heels clicked down the hall. "Hey Hayley?" She flipped her hair and looked me dead in the eye.
"Yeah?" She smirked, god that smirk.
"You wanna go get dinner or something after I finish beating up your big brother?" I winked at her and her face flushed pink. God, she's so beautiful.
"Sounds good, I'll find you after. Okay?" She winked and walked away before I could give her an answer.
That night I stood in the guerrilla waiting to hear that kickass entrance music of mine when this fine young lady walked in front of me.
"I know I shouldn't, but I just wanted to tell you good luck." She kissed my cheek and walked away. God damn, this girl is flawless.
"What the hell was that?" Big brother was not happy.
"Just a bit of pre-match lovin'?" I smirked and saw Robbie get pissed. Well, shit. Looks like tonight is gunna be fun.
"I'm kicking your ass tonight." He hissed in my face.
"Yeah? I would say I'll still be pounding hers later but I have more respect for her than that and actually really like her." My music hit and I did my thing. Robbie bolted towards the ring, but lets be honest. The greatest thing to ever grace Impact and then a reality star turned body builder? It's easy to see how this played out. When I pinned him, I whispered "I always get what I want, and she's what I want.", slid out the ring and went to find Hayley.
She stood there trying not to pick at her nails & chewing on her lip anxiously. "Hey, pretty. What's wrong?" I grabbed either side of her face, making her look at me.
"Nothing. Just uhm, Robbie & what was all that Ethan? He can be pretty overprotective and if its gonna cause problems for you, we dont have to-" I did what any brave gentleman would do and kissed her. Her lips were so soft, and tasted like peaches. She gave way to my kiss, her hands wrapping around my arms.
"I'll handle him, okay? I like you, if that hadn't already been established. And that what just happened tells me you like me too. Am I right?" She smiled that big pretty smile and nodded. "Yeah? Good. Then we can get through whatever shit storm your brother is gonna pull. Okay?" I kissed her forehead. "You wanna go get some noodles?" She just laughed and we walked hand in hand out the front door.
"Hayley."
"Go 'way, Rob." She clung to my arm and kept walking.
"Hayley, you don't need to be with this guy. Let me protect you."
"Protect me? He just wiped you all over that ring? G'night." The jersey accent was strong. God, it was so cute.
"Hay.."
"No." She opened the door and got into the car.
"Damn, bro, what are you gonna do?" I slid across the hood and sped off. "So, I take it he does this with all your boyfriends?"
"Every guy that's looked my way since the 8th grade." She folded her arms and pouted.
"Now, now, baby." I rested my hand on her thigh just above her knee.
"I like you, I really like you, Ethan. I mean it." She leaned over and kissed my cheek. "This is why I didn't do anything about it before bc like he's such an ass." I pulled up to the hotel, got out, opened her door and she was still ranting. She could talk all day, and I'd be okay with listening to it. We made it to my room with no signs of big brother. She kicked her heels off and just kept talking.
"And then there was Josh Morrow in the 10th grade, poor kid still has a crooked nose."
"Here. Put this on." I threw her one of my t-shirts and she absentmindedly stripped right there in front of me. She slid down her skirt to reveal pretty teal panties, a lacey bra to match. I mumbled a quick prayer to the great lord above.
"Oh my god, I didn't even think about it. I'm so sorry, Ethan. I'm not some sl-" I kissed her forehead and told her it would be okay.
"Room service, whatcha want?" She just stared at me. "Noodles, cake, pizza, fish?"
"Noodles & chicken."
"Italian or Chinese?"
"Surprise me." She winked and went to go turn on the TV, throwing her hair up in a ponytail.
For the next couple of weeks, this is how we stayed. Hidden in the hotel room, focused on each other, only worrying about us. We got so close, closer than I had ever been with another person. All the while, never having sex with her. Sure, I kissed her and she drove me absolutely crazy walking around in just my t-shirts all the time, but I didn't ever give it to her, not yet anyway. Then one day, she stopped coming around. My girl just disappeared. After four days of not hearing from her, I called and called until she finally answered.
"Hey lover boy." I lied, it was big brother.
"Robbie, hey man. Just wondering when I can kick your ass again?"
"Stay away from my sister."
"Not happening. I'm quite fond of her, and I'm sure you'll find she feels the same way."
"She doesn't need some fuckboy trash like you."
"Look man, before you piss me off. Whatever I've done, I've done. Its whatever. Okay? I cant change it, but that girl, Hayley. She makes me so happy. She makes me so happy I can't breathe. And never would I ever do anything to hurt her. She is what makes everything worth it to me. I've waited a lifetime to find a girl this amazing. And you think I'm gunna let her go because big brother says she can't have a boyfriend? Then you obviously don't know who the hell you're talking to."
"Fight me then, next Thursday. Street fight. Prove your love, Romeo."
"I'm not going to fight you for your sister, dumbass. But I do enjoy kicking your ass. So let's do it."
Later that night, there was a quick, soft knock on the door. I knew exactlt who it was. "Ethan." She muttered as I pulled her close in my arms.
"C'mere, angel." I soother her hair and kissed the top of her head. She smelled so sweet, her hair still damp & her face bare. She was still the most beautiful girl in the world.
"I'm so sorry about Robbie. He's crazy-" I stopped her before she went on another rant.
"Come to bed." I took her hand, shut the door and guided her to the big king sized bed with all the pillows. I pulled her down next to me so her head was on my chest. "That's better, now just breathe. And go to sleep. We'll handle the rest on Thursday. Okay?" I kissed her head and she drew circles on my chest with her fingertip.
"Ethan?" She whispered into the darkness.
"Yeah, hals?"
"I think I'm falling in love with you." She whispered.
"That's good baby girl, I'm glad we feel the same way." I felt her smile as she cuddled up closer to me.
"Ethan, baby, love, baby, babe, angel, love. Wake up!" She sat on top of me, leaving little kisses across my chest and my jawline. "Good morning, handsome." She still tasted like peaches and I wanted more. I ran my hands up the back of her t-shirt, pulling her as close as possible and kissing her long and slow.
"Good morning, babygirl."
"I made you breakfast!" She was so excited and it made me excited.
"Hayley..." I laughed as I walked out to toaster waffles served with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, two cups of coffee & fruit cut into little hearts.
"Is it too much? Do you like-" I kissed her slowly.
"Youre so perfect." I laughed as I pulled away.
"Well, its the last time I'll get to see you for a couple days & I wanted it to be special." We ate together, cuddled in bed and played cards before she had to go.
"Stay perfect, baby girl." I winked at her.
"I'll see you Thursday?" She kissed me slowly.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world." I watched as she sauntered down the hall. Man, I was falling in love with that girl.
Thursday, I knew I had a job to do. My phone lit up as I stood backstage getting ready. "I'm always cheering for you. Do what you do best tonight. love, Hal." She was the best thing to ever happen to me.
Robbie came to fight. Halfway through our match, he brought out brass knuckles. Those brass knuckles hit just the right spot in my temple and I couldn't get up. I felt everything, realized what was happening, but I couldn't move. Hayley slid into the ring.
"Rob, stop. Okay? Too far. He's had enough. Stop it." Robbie slung Hayley out of the way, and I snapped as she hit the turnbuckle with a thud, brother or not. No one would ever hurt my girl. I ended up with him on the top rope, a table on the outside and a 1 percenter through that table. I took Hayley and we went backstage together.
"Are you okay? Did he hurt you? Your ribs, your head, you ankle? You're okay? Aye, Al call Doc over?"
"Ethan..." She laughed and kissed me. When she pulled away her hand was red and sticky. "You're a mess. We need to get you looked at. Then we'll worry about me." She grabbed a towel and started soaking up the blood from my temple. Even telling me what I should use to get it out of my hair. God, i love this girl. After doc left, robbie came up to us.
"Guess you're part of the family now, huh?" He smirked.
"Ever lay a damn finger on her again and I will make sure you're fired on the spot."
"Ethan, she's my sister."
"I don't give a hot damn, she's a lady and you dont hit ladies unless you're a little bitch." I bucked on him & Hayley pulled me back.
"Ethan, let's go home."
"Yeah. Let's go home." I wrapped my arm around her, threw up my,middle finger and rode off into the sunset with the girl of my dreams.
