The Unexpected

The Bookstore.

I rolled over on Brookes king size bed expecting to find Brooke and the boys but instead was met with emptiness. Hmm. I could get used to this I thought to myself with a laugh. I decided I would take a shower before letting anyone know I was awake. I quickly finished up and threw on my favorite Dean Ambrose shirt, a pair of demim shorts with studs, my black chucks, and some wrist bands.

I walked through the apartment to find all three of them cuddled up watching Moana. "Thanks for letting me sleep Brooke." I said as I noticed she also had the boys dressed in clothes I know I hadn't seen before. "Hold up Bry that's a super cool Balor Club shirt where did you get that?" He ignored me while Brooke spoke up. "I may have bought them shirts when I bought the tickets." She smirked. That's when I saw Axel had on a Dean Ambrose shirt like me. "Tickets?! Wrestling tickets aunt Brooke?!" Axels eyes went wide after realizing what she said then looking at me. "Well boys your fabulous Aunt bought all of us Monday Night Raw tickets and backstage passes. So you better thank her a million times." At my words both boys darted to their suitcases and grabbed their tag champ belts I had bought them at Christmas before heading to the door. "Come on Aunt Bwooke we gotta go!" Bry screeched and so we headed out the door door hitting a McDonald's on our way out of town.
It didn't take long for me to notice the familiar buildings and smells as we entered the city. Oh how I have missed this place. Both boys had fallen asleep long ago. "You know Lily, this vacation isn't just about getting the boys out. It's also about you. So before you tell me no or anything else stupid like that; here is the plan. You've been a full time single mom for the last 3 years. Today for a few hours I want you to get a break. I'm dropping you off at the book store in hopes that you can just relax and clear your mind like you could before." My anxiety began to rise at the thought of not having the boys with me. "Brooke I appreciate that but I can't  and you-"  "Lilith Avery Somas this is an order not an option. I'm taking the boys to the Dinosaur exhibit and you, my lovely friend, are going to relax." I nodded my head knowing there was little point in trying to argue.
We pulled up in front of the small business that I had spent so many days in during my teenage years and I let out a breath I didn't realize I had been holding. "It's exactly the same." I said to myself as I kissed my boys goodbye and waved at Brooke while walking in.
God how I had missed this place. The smell of dust and books filled the warm air that circulated the store. I smiled as I gently touched the books while making my way to my favorite spot. It was a big blue chair big enough for multiple people to sit comfortably in and it was all the way in the back away from the chaos that is Columbus. I spotted a book about underrated vacation spots in the world and decided to thumb through it as I brought my legs to my chest.

"And I thought I was the only person that knew about that chair." I heard a voice say. Without looking up I gave my reply, "Well looks like you were wrong. I've known about it for many years actually." A chuckle escaped the strangers lips before he spoke again. "Nice shirt. I have one similar." At his words I looked down forgetting what I was wearing. Still not looking up I said thanks as the man made himself comfortable across from me on the other side of the chair. Only as he adjusted, kicking his feet across my lap, did I finally look up to tell him off. "Holy shit" I accidentally thought outloud as my jaw dropped. He let out his mischievous laugh before speaking once again. "Well if you had looked up when I started talking then you might not be so shocked." Dean smiled and I couldn't help but be embarrassed at how rude I felt for brushing him off. Dean freaking Ambrose was sitting here with me and I barely paid attention. Do you know how many girls would die for this chance? "I am so sorry Dean? John? I don't know what you would rather be called. Gosh this is awkward." I buried my head in my hands as I shook my head and looked back up at him. He stuck his hand out, "You can just call me Dean. Keeps it less confusing. Anyway since you know my name, what's yours doll?" He was watching me with a smirk. He probably ate this shit up. "Lilith. Lilith Somas." I stuck my hand out to shake his and instead he pulled me into a suffocating hug. "You know About the chair, therefore we hug! Hey are you coming to the show tonight?" It was my turn to laugh. I tried hiding the blush on my face from the hug as I told him. "Actually I am. My best friend bought me, her, and my two boys ring side seats and backstage passes." He jumped up with an insane smile on his face. "That's fantastic! You have two boys? You'll have to let me meet them tonight. Here put your number in my phone and I'll text you where to meet me after the show." He handed me his phone and I complied. "Axel is going to flip when he finds out that I met you." He laughed, and hugged me once more. "Well I gotta go to the arena and get ready. Shows in an hour. See ya chair buddy!" And with that he disappeared beyond the rows of books.
As if on cue my phone buzzed.
Brooke: hey we're almost there.
Me: alright I'll be out front. I'm starving let's get food.

I was standing out front as my phone buzzed once more. Thinking it was Brooke I ignored it seeing her pull up. "How was the alone time girl?" Brooke asked as I got in. "Well it was great but I wasn't alone." I said which made her head snap in my direction. "What do you mean you weren't alone?" Her eyebrow was raised. "Well I don't want to give away any surprises-" Somehow my volume had been turned on and the ringing of my phone averted my attention. I put a finger up telling her to hold on as I answered. "Hello? Oh yeah hey! I wasn't expecting you to call so soon. Oh I didn't even realize you did. Okay I'll check it out and let you know. Alright see you then." I was laughing a little as I hung up and saw Brooke looking at me strange. "And who exactly was that? It almost sounded like you were making plans." Man was she going to shit when I tell her. "Well I was making plans" I said looking at the text from Dean with a smile.

Dean: You, your friend, and the boys should all meet me backstage asap and have dinner in catering with me. I'd love to meet them.
Me: Deal. I'm starved. (:

When I looked up from the screen Brooke was parking at the arena. I leaned over and whispered to her. "Come on we're having dinner with Dean Ambrose." Her eyes went wide but before she could speak my hand was over her mouth and I was whispering once more. "Shhh. Say nothing. It's a surprise." With that we started the walk to the building.