One Shots - WWE Edition

Something More - Cesaro

"Guess who?"

My eyes are covered from behind me as a deep voice with a slight accent speaks. I feel my lips instantly pull into a smile. I recognize his voice right away, but decide to play along. 

"Uhm... is it Batman?"

"Close enough."

He uncovers my eyes and I turn around to face him. Cesaro, my best friend in the world. And also... my first crush in the WWE. But I hadn't told him, or anyone, that. And here he is standing before me, as adorable as ever. His smiling face is contagious and I feel my smile growing even bigger.

"Sorry, but you've a way to go before you're Batman."

"Uh! I'll have you know Batman got his inspiration from me." I arch an eyebrow.

"Oh, did he?"

"Absolutely! All you racists thinking Batman is American. Everyone knows he's Swiss just like me." He flexes his arms and puffs his chest out, trying to look as heroic as possible.

"Haha, oh my."

"Are you not impressed?"

Stupid question. How can I not be impressed? He's got it all. A perfect face. A perfect body. Just a hint of an accent. I have no idea when I fell for my best friend. It just happened. But nothing worried me more than the fact he may never return my feelings. So I have to keep them secret. If I ignore them enough maybe they'll just go away.

"Of course, Antonio. I'm super impressed."

"Yeah, I knew you would be."

"So are you still going to the Hall of Fame ceremony tonight with Summer?"

"No." I felt my heart skip a beat there for a second there.

"Why not?"

"Ehh..she's going with that pretty boy dancer of her's. Fandango."

"I see." Here goes.

"Well, I..uhh..I'm not going with anyone so-"

"Hey, guys."

Oh no. Here comes Jack Swagger. Here's where it gets complicated. Jack has feelings for me, but I don't have feelings for him. I have feelings for Antonio, who I'm sure doesn't return them. And Jack and Antonio are also best friends. See, complicated right?

"What are you two talking about?" I can't tell him I was about to ask Antonio if he would accompany me to the HoF ceremony. I make up a quick lie to cover it.

"Oh, nothing. Just stuff. Uhh.. Batman."

"Batman?"

"Yeah." Antonio chimes in, and I'm grateful for the lucky break.

"I was telling her that I am the inspiration for Batman."

"You? Batman?"

"Yeah, why's that so hard to believe?"

"Dude, he's American."

"Look, I've been over this."

"No no no, I told you there is no Swiss Batman. And even if he were Swiss, I don't think he'd appreciate you chanting 'We The People' with me every night on stage."

"Are you gonna be supportive or not?"

".....Supportive of what??"

The two banter for a while longer and I look between them amused.

"Alright. Whatever. You can be Swiss Batman. Anyway, I gotta get outta here. See you guys tonight." Jack finally says, but not before glancing at me briefly. I shift awkwardly. And now we are left alone in the hallway again as the house show rolls on. It makes me feel nervous for some reason and I take a sip of my water.

"So, were you about to ask me to escort you to the ceremony tonight?" I suddenly choke on my water, nearly spitting it out.

"Wh-what?"

"Were you about to ask me to-"

"No no, I heard you." I take a few moments to stop coughing and regain myself. I can't believe how embarrassed I feel right now. As I am sorting out my emotions he gently grabs my hand and gives it a squeeze.

"I would love if you would go with me."

"Really?" Did I hear that right?

"Yeah. Can I pick you up around 7?"

Not trusting my voice, I simply nod my head.

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Exactly 7 o'clock. I hear a knock on my door and check my hair and dress in the mirror one final time. I open the door and Antonio is leaning against the wall looking at his phone screen. Forget seeing him shirtless in the ring, him leaning his shoulder against the wall in a tux is honestly the most attractive thing I have ever seen. When he looks up his eyes widen ever so slightly. 

"Oh.... you look beautiful." He takes my hand and I blush at the unexpected compliment.

"Thank you."

The ride to the ceremony is quiet. But it's a comfortable silence. As we arrive he takes my hand again and leads us to our seats. I can't help but feel my pulse quicken every time he squeezes my hand. As I arrive at our seats I notice we're seated next to Jack and Rosa Mendez.

Jack eyes up suspiciously but remains quiet.

"Swagger!" Antonio calls cheerfully. 

"I told you that isn't my real name."

"You're right. You don't have an ounce of swagger in you."

"Oh! That was briiiiilliant."

"Wish you'd thought of it?" 

"Look here, pretty boy-"

"It's Swiss Batman."

"Do you think I won't kick your ass right here in front of everyone?"

The two banter back and forth again. I can't stop giggling when they do this and I feel my tension instantly fade. Until I notice Jack's eyes drift back to me. He glances down at our hands, Antonio still holding mine politely, and furrows his brows just a moment.

"So, you two a thing?"

I suddenly feel myself stop breathing as I look at him dumbfounded.

"Jack? I.... uhhhh...."

"That's up to her."

"What?" Jack and I say at the same time.

"Of course I'd love to call this beautiful girl mine. But it's totally up to her."

He turns around to look at me and smiles. I search his eyes for any sign of joking but they are serious. I feel myself nodding. This is all I've ever wanted. The ceremony begins and the audience quitens down. But I can't pay attention to it. All I feel is the warmth of Antionio's hand squeezing mine. He notices me staring at our hands and smiles, then laces his fingers through mine.

"Thank you." I look at him a little puzzled.

"For what?"

"Coming here with me. As my best friend, and girlfriend."

I stifle an "aww" and simply smile at him. I nestle my face into his shoulder and he leans his head against mine. Nothing could make me happier.