CHAPTER 12

More Roman Reigns books by me: {One More Round- Sasha Banks and Roman Reigns love story{End His Reign- Roman Reigns and Krista Keehus{Battle of the Mafia- coming soon

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"Royce," Becky knocked on the door. "You in here?"

The swung open and revealed a shirtless Neels. "Hey, Becky right?"

"Uh, uh y-yeah it's Becky," she stammered. "Sorry but is Royce here?" Becky scratched the side of her head.

"Yeah she just got out of the shower. Do you want to come in?" Neels asked.

She shook her head. "No thank you, um just tell her I'll be waiting at the, the um stadium." Becky quickly said and left.

Neels shrugged and closed the door, returning back inside the room.

Royce walked out of the bathroom, "Who was at the door?" She dried her hair with a towel.

"Becky," he replied. "She said she'll be waiting for you at the stadium."

Royce nodded, "Alright. How did you like the workout?"

"Okay I know I workout, but training as a wrestler, no thank you." Neels let out a breath. "I'm convinced you were trying to kill me."

"So dramatic, I have to go. I'll see you next week right?" She grabbed her things and walked to the door.

"Duh, I have front row tickets at the rumble." He informed her, then gave her a hug. "See ya Presley."

———"Why the hell was Neels shirtless in your room?!" Becky scolded Royce at hair and makeup.

"Hey chill out!" Royce defended herself. "We literally just worked out together."

"Worked out as in the gym or sexual activity?" Liv teased.

"Ughhhhhh." Royce groaned and stood up. "We're friends alright? I suggest you both get laid instead of assuming I am, I'll catch you later."

She shook her head and walked out of the makeup station and around the arena. A million thoughts ran through her head, she couldn't decided what was wrong or right. Neels brought back that feeling she had with Nick. But Joe also already had seemed to leave his marking on her heart. He threw her curveballs. One minute she was in his bed, but the next he was telling her how great of a friend she was. But.. She was tired of being just a friend. But Becky made her feel like it was.. wrong if she ended up with Neels

"Heyyy." Am armed wrapped around her shoulders.

Royce looked up and seen Joe. "Hiii."

"What's up?" He ruffled her hair.

"Nothing much, just tired." She shrugged and fixed her now messed up hair. "What about you? How are the kiddies?"

"They're good, Jojo is missing you like crazy though." Joe said. "Galina is driving me crazy though."

"What is she doing now?" Royce wondered.

"She texted me at 2 in the morning with a bunch of reasons why getting a divorce was a mistake and why we should get back together." He explained and sat down on one of the crates. "She's just too much."

"Is co- parenting at least good?"

Joe just shrugged and pulled back his hair. "I guess? I don't know, she acts like we're still married."

Royce stood there, not knowing what to say. "Dang... I'm sorry man."

"It's all good." Joe said and grabbed her hands, pulling her towards him. "Can you stop by my room tonight?"

"For what?" She raised her eyebrow.

He smirked and pecked her cheek. "You'll see. Room 702, be there at 11."

———"1, 2, 3!"

"Paige and Royce pick up yet another win! These two are on fire!"

"Paige and Royce not only remain the tag team champs but are undefeated since they've won the titles, making them 10-0."

"You okay?" Royce asked breathlessly and held Paige as they walked backstage together.

During the match Paige's arm had been beat up quite a bit and even almost tapped until Royce broke up the submission.

"Eh, it's okay." Paige caught her breath. "I'm gonna go to the medic though, thanks love."

"Careful, let me know if you need anything." She said and walked to her dressing room.

Royce let out a sigh, her body was hurting and she was honestly exhausted as the whole week she was preparing her body, intensely working out for the rumble since her and Paige had to defend their titles against the IIconics. She shook her head remembering she had to go to Joes room, hopefully he would let her just sleep.

———"Don't look!" Joe told her and covered her eyes with his hands.

"What are you up to?" Royce groaned and put her hands out in front of her making sure she wouldn't hit a wall.

"Nothing bad, I promise." He told her. "Step, step, okay stop! Open!"

She gasped at the sight. "Joe!" He led her to the bed and she smiled. "What is all this?"

"A thank you for everything. You've been here since literally the beginning and you've helped with my divorce and my kids adore you. So, thank you." He bit his lips in anticipation.

She jumped on him and hugged him tight. "You know I don't need all this stuff, but thank you thank you thank you!"

Joe chuckled before he surprised her with a kiss. "You're welcome."

The whole night the two spent hours talking and laughing. She shared with him some of her childhood stories no one knew, he made her laugh so much her stomach hurt. He cheeks were sore from smiling and admiring the beautiful girl in front of him. She was so carefree and natural with him, and he understood her better than anyone has before.

Joe's camera was filled with pictures of Royce by the end of the night. He posted some on his story, knowing he'd probably spark the media's attention but he didn't care. He was happy and so was she.

"I really like you Roy." Joe admitted as the laid in bed together.

Royce smiled and turned to face him. "I really like you too."

———Royal Rumble

"Hey where you going?" Sasha questioned Royce who was walking around. "Isn't your match next?"

"Yeah, I'm just gonna go talk to Joe real quick." Royce replied.

"Ohhh, well I seen him in that hallway with some of the boys." She said and pointed.

"Thanks," Royce smiled before walking towards where Sasha had pointed.

She stopped as she heard laughing and her name.

"Come on just admit it, you have a thing for Royce!" Dean said and laughed. "For you not wanting a relationship, you sure seem pretty close with her."

"Yeah, something is definitely going on. Remember at the restaurant all the girls guarded you from her." Dolph made a point.

"Spill Uce," Jay said. "What does Royce have that makes you all lovey dovey?"

Joe stayed quiet and clenched his jaw.

"He likes her look!" Seth cheered. "You're blushing at the mention of her!"

"So is it a friends with benefits situation or shes the only girl who will have sex with you after your divorce?" Finn remarked making everyone laugh.

"Cut it out!" Joe rolled his eyes. "She's just someone to pass time with. That's all, other than that, she means nothing to me."

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to be continued