Not that bad // Rhea Ripley

14- We Are One

"The only easy day was yesterday."

12 Stones

" But Phil, we have the same problem again, you're still underage too." The man said. "You're only able to wrestle here because, unlike her, you live in the US."

" But I'll be 21 on October 26. " He says. "That solves everything. She'll be able to graduate here and continue training, and as soon as I can, I tutor her, and train her for two months, so she can really debut in January." He suggested." How does that sound?"

" You're sure you're willing to tutor me?" I asked, shocked.

" Of course, and plus it will last only a year, so that's not a big deal."

" Well I guess that could do the job." The guy said while scratching his beard. "I suppose you guys would like to go get changed, so feel free to do so, and I'll prepare the contracts papers."

At those words, my heart bumped in my chest. Am I really gonna be a pro-wrestler. And Phil did an amazing job for me, and got out of his way, so that I could pursue my dream. He's truly a beautiful human, inside and outside. I got in the locker to get a shower and change into normal clothes. My face was all smile, and when I left the locker, I ran to feel and hugged him from the back.

" Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!" I mumbled into his back. "I could never ever thank you enough, or repay you what you just did!"

" Hey, you don't have to repay me." He said gently as he turned around to face me. "I know this is your dream, and I want you to be happy. It was both our dream, and it would be completely selfish not helping you realize it as well. I have been the source of to much sadness, thing that I never want to see on your face again." He smiled. "But are you willing to live with me for at least a year? And we'll see each other almost everyday at the company."

" It's okay, you're not that big of a pain in the ass, Phillip Jack Brooks." I laughed.

We then went back to the room where the ring was, and the manager was here, sitting at a table. He invited me to take place in front of him and handed me the contract, with all the terms. The contract was starting on October 31st, on my birthday. I quickly read it to make sure everything was in order.

" It's a one year contract, but don't worry, it can get renewed a few times." He explained. "And often, gifted and passionate wrestlers like you and Phil don't stay much in companies like ROH. They often move to bigger agencies. And that is probably what is gonna happen to you two." He smiled. "I'd be surprised if you don't end up in WWE one day."

My smile went even bigger after those words, I finished reading the contract and signed it. I was officially a pro-wrestler in ROH, even if I wasn't in activity yet. And man, that felt great ! We continued talking a bit with the guy, before he had to leave to take his flight. I thanked him once again for the opportunity. When he left I jumped into Phil's arms. He held me for minutes before talking.

" Hey, how about a victory dinner!" He suggested. "You deserved it, you really gave your all in that ring girl, that was impressive."

"Thank you, but you've already offered me dinner once!" I protested.

" And I'm going to do it again." He said with a smirk. "Like I said, you really deserve it Roxanne."

" Thank you Phil, you're the sweetest." I blushed. "I'm going to repay you for all that one day, I promise, i'll find a way."

" You don't have to." He assured. "I'm going to be able to spend a lot of time with you, and I'm happy with that. You know, I really missed you."

" I missed you too Phil."

He smiled at me and we went to his car, to have some dinner.

" Hey, you know what?" He suddenly said. "I got a better idea!"

" Well then tell me!"

" How about I drop you home so you can change, and I take you out to a fancy restaurant?" He suggested. "Your victory seems to be celebrated with dignity !"

" No Phil, that is too much!" I protested. "I'm not letting you pay for that!"

" Roxanne, look at me." I got lost in his green eyes. I've always loved them. "I left right before our anniversary, and I wanted to take you out on that date, but the thing is, I never had the time to. So now I want to do that for you."

" Are you, really serious ?" I asked, breathtaken.

"Yes, you deserve it, all, ad as I said, I'm not hoping for you to forgive me, but I still want to have a good relationship with you, even if you're only my friend." He said truthfully. "So please accept."

" How could I say no after that ..."

" Well then, everything is good, I'll come back to get you in an hour, is that good ?"

"Perfect."

I smiled at him and exited the car. I have to tell Michael, because I'm scared.