#joe hendry x reader

[mrsarcherofinfamy]

●Joe Hendry x Reader●

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*Y/N's POV*

Sitting in the corner of the ring breathing heavy from the match I am currently having, I look up at the entrance way when I hear a familiar theme song hit the arena. Joe Hendry is making his way down towards the ring and around to commentary. I watch him with a little smirk on my face until I get kicked in the corner remembering I currently have a match going on.

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*Joe's POV*

"Watching Y/N in the ring is one of my favorite things to watch Vic."

"She is a very impressive wrestler Joe. But I have a question for you. Why are you out here for her match? I know you and Y/N are both in TNA together."

She gets the win and celebrates with the crowd causing me to stand up and clap for her. She rolls out of the ring and walks towards me smiling. I put my hands on the sides of her face looking at her.

"You wanna know why I'm out here for her match Vic? Well this beautiful lady is my wife. I'll always support her like she supports me."

She smiles really big, I smile back, pull her in and kiss her infront of everyone around us.

[sydsaint]

It's been confirmed, I believe in Joe Hendry <3

Summary: The reader comes back to NXT after a month-long hiatus, dealing with some family stuff. Her first night back, the reader becomes captivated by one of Ava's new guys, on loan from TNA for a few weeks.

You make your way through the backstage area down at the NXT filming location for the first time in over a month. Having made this walk a million times before, you weave through the halls while catching up on a couple of texts Ava and Shawn have sent you.

You finally make it to the office and are greeted by an eager Ava as soon as you're through the door. "YN!" Ava greets you. "How are you? I am so glad that you're back!" She hugs you.

"Aw, I missed you too, Ava." You giggle and pocket your phone so you can hug Ava back. "It's good to be back, Ava. I missed work." You admit.

Ava lets you free from her embrace and begins catching you up on what you've missed this past month. She informs you that tonight a few of TNA's top male stars are on the show for a special battle royale.

"That's amazing, Ava." You praise her for her hard work. "Is the showing starting off with this battle royale?" You ask her.

"Yeah." Ava nods. "Come on, we can go down and watch from the curtain." She nods toward the door.

You agree and the two of you head down to the curtain. Ava chats with you about a couple more things that you need to be caught up on while you walk, but it doesn't take long for the two of you to arrive to your destination.

Some of your usual NXT superstars pass by once you and Ava arrive, and a couple of them wave at you. You smile at each of them, happy to be back on the job.

You are about to turn back to Ava and ask her about who she thinks is going to win the battle royale when someone catches your eye. Your gaze fixates on a handsome blond man with a dashing smile and puppy dog eyes as he passes by you and Ava.

"Ava, who is that?" You nudge Ava on the shoulder.

"Hmm?" Ava cranes her neck to see who you were ogling. "Oh, Joe Hendry?" She answers you. "He's one of the new TNA guys. Super popular over there."

You nod and ignore your heart's quickening pace. You and Ava settle in and turn your attention to the monitors on the wall. Your heart flutters in your chest again when Hendry strolls out onto the ramp with a microphone in hand.

"He's a Scot?" You ask Ava, your eyes sparkling with wonderment when Joe starts talking.

"Yep," Ava confirms and notices the look of intrigue written on your face.

Joe does eventually make it out to the ring and the battle Royale begins. Joe lasts about a solid 60 seconds before 90% of the other participants all toss him out of the ring.

"Wow." You comment. "Well, that was a short-lived performance." You joke with Ava.

Ava giggles and the two of you go back to watching the match. Je'von Evans ends up winning the Royale, so you and Ava wait to congratulate him. Je'von comes through the curtain and Ava greets him with a warm smile. You match her smile but get distracted when Joe pops up as well, looking less than pleased about things.

You glance his way and the two of you lock eyes. Your heart skips another beat as Joe starts heading over to you.

"Mr. Hendry." You greet Joe when he makes it to your side. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm, YN. Ava's partner and co-gm of NXT." You introduce yourself with professionalism.

"Pleasure is all mine, sweetheart." Joe grins at you. "I'll admit. I didn't expect NXT to have such beautiful women running the show." He compliments you. "I'm a huge fan of having women in charge. Makes things run so much smoother."

You laugh and shake your head. You've dealt with plenty of flirts in your time as NXT gm. But this Joe Hendry guy is trouble if you've ever seen it in a man.

"Thank you, Joe." You smile at him.

The tension in the air is palpable as you and Joe chat for a minute. Those puppy dog eyes of his drink in your body like you're the only person in the world. He licks his lips as his gaze returns to meet yours and you find yourself struggling to find something to say.

"YN?" Ava pops up at your side after dismissing Je'von and sets a hand on your shoulder. "How are you and Joe getting on?" She asks you. "And Joe, how are you liking NXT so far? I imagine you're a bit upset about being the first one out of the battle royale?" She asks Joe.

"Ah, it's no sweat, darlin'." Joe shrugs. "I'm used to being the underdog. Anyway, I'll let you two ladies get back to being in charge." He steps back, gaze back to being fixed on you again. "I'll be seeing you girls around."

Ava nods and you notice Joe flash you a wink as he walks off. You and Ava head back to the office and fall into catching up on work while the rest of the show runs its course.

"So," Ava prompts you while the two of you are working on your own stuff in the office. "You and Joe Hendry?" She grins at you.

"Ava." You roll your eyes playfully. "We had one conversation. That's it." You insist.

Ava giggles and looks at you over her laptop screen. "Sure, except you were totally eye-fucking him from the moment you saw him." She teases you.

"Was not!" You protest.

"Hey, I'm not judging, YN." Ava replies. "The guy is a total hottie." She admits.

You look up from your laptop at Ava and narrow your gaze at her. "He's a little old for you, Ava. Don't you think? Plus, don't you already have a boyfriend?"

"Okay!" Ava laughs. "Geez, YN, I'll back up off your man." She jokes with you.

You roll your eyes at Ava's antics and go back to what you're doing. The two of you finish up work and head out of the office for the week. You dig through your bag looking for your keys on your way out of the building, making a mental note of some stuff you'll need to get done before next week's episode of NXT.

You step out of the building and out to the parking lot where your car is parked. And as soon as the door shuts behind you, a sweet accent graces your ears.

"Well well well, how lucky am I? Running into you again, sweetheart?" Joe approaches you from his waiting spot a few feet from the door.

"I think I'm the lucky one here, Mr. Hendry." You reply with an amused smile. "Were you waiting for me?" You ask him.

Joe shrugs and saunters over to you. "Maybe," He licks his lips in a teasing manner. "I'm only in town for a couple of days. So why not take advantage of the situation and enjoy myself, right?" He explains.

"Oh?" You quip. "And how do you plan on enjoying your time here, Mr. Hendry?" You ask him.

"I can think of a few ways." Joe replies with a suggestive grin. "And please, you can call me, Joe, sweetheart." He adds.

You nod, loving the game you're playing with Joe right now. "Well, Joe." You smile at him, putting emphasis on his name. "I'm headed out for a bite to eat. You're welcome to join if you'd like." You offer.

"I'd love too." Joe agrees. "Just lead the way, darling."

Early the next morning and you are yet to go to sleep. The sun is starting to rise again, sunlight streaming into your bedroom from the window.

Sweat covers your body like a thin veil, your legs trembling involuntarily from overexertion all night long. Your bare chest rises and falls at a rapid pace, your moans muffled by the hand over your mouth. Your neighbors are usually getting up for work at this time, and you'd hate to let them hear your moans of pleasure through the thin walls of your apartment.

"Fuck, Joe." You let out a shaky breath.

"Yeah, sweetheart?" Joe's head pops up from between your shaky legs, his chin resting on your stomach gently.

Those adorable puppy dog eyes peer up at you with pure lust and adoration as he waits for you to ask your question. "My phone, please?" You beg, tired of listening to it buzz against the wooden floorboard from inside your discarded pants pocket.

Joe frowns, but fetches your phone from your pants and hands it over to you before returning to his comfortable place between your legs. You switch your phone on just as another call comes through. You choke as you read the caller ID. Triple H.

"Hunter! Hello! Good morning, sir!" You cough and frantically answer the phone.

"Good morning, YN. Sorry to call you so early." Hunter answers you. "But I have a couple of questions that I need answered sooner rather than later." He explains.

You bite your lip and card your free hand through Joe's hair, attempting to push him away from you while you're on the phone. "Of course, what can I do for you, sir?" You ask Hunter.

"It's regarding Joe Hendry from TNA." Hunter explains, and your breath catches in your throat.

"Joe Hendry?" You glance downwards at the man of the hour now looking at you with a shit-eating grin before going back to peppering the inside of your thighs with kisses. "What about him, sir?"

Hunter clears his throat, taking his sweet time to reply. And every second he takes a reply is agonizing torture for you. "We're thinking about getting Mr. Hendry contracted over to NXT for a few more shows." Hunter explains. "The crowd really seemed to like him last night. NXT drew a larger audience than normal bases off of just rumors. So we'd like to capitalize on that." He adds.

"Excellent idea, sir." You agree while also attempting to muffle a whimper. "How can I help?" You ask Hunter, eager to get this conversation over with.

"I'd like you to talk with Mr. Hendry and coordinate with him while he's on loan from TNA." Hunter informs you. "I'll email you the details later." He adds.

You bite the inside of your lip again, squirming under Joe's electric touch. "Will do, sir, I'll look out for it." You assure Hunter.

Hunter thanks you and finally hangs up the phone. You drop your phone from your hand as soon as the call ends and let out a sound that's a mix of a sigh of relief and a moan.

"So, looks like I'll be sticking around for a while, then?" Joe rises up and towers over you with a grin.

"Fuck, I hate you." You cover your face with your hands.

Joe grins and leans down, peppering your neck and chest with kisses "That's not what you've been saying all night long, sweetheart." He whispers against your skin.

You let out another sigh of content, knowing that this is about to be a long but very fun next few weeks.

[slutouttanowhere]

Joe Hendry x black!oc

Theme: fluff

a/n: honestly I had no idea who this man was like two months ago, but now I can’t stop playing his damn song(s). I love him ya honor, and I ain’t never going back! No but seriously Joe Hendry has warped my brain cells, he’s handsome, Scottish, plays guitar!!! Like what’s not to love? So here you moots go, just a cute little one just for funsies, y’all know me always cooking. Reblog, and follow for more 🎸

When Joe first joined nxt, you were far from interested in anybody. Lash and Jakara has tried to talk you into hooking up with one of the boys multiple times, but you always decline. “Y’all know my career comes first.”

Joe had his eyes on you from the moment you crossed his path. Five foot two, gorgeous, deep brown skin, and a little stubborn. Nothing he couldn’t handle. Every time he’d watch you walk past him, he noticed you would slow your pace a tad giving him a show.

Admittedly, you did find Joe handsome, his platinum blonde hair made his pretty brown eyes stand out. Every time he smiled his dimples pressed into his cheeks, and he had this dorky way about him but secretly loved it. He clearly was very confident in himself. You always knew when he was in the building because there would be a bunch of the girls standing in a group giggling, and sure enough, Joe would be at the forefront grinning charmingly. You even caught Perez snickering at one of his jokes.

Of course Jakara and Lash got tired of watching the two of you eye fuck each other every week, so they took it upon themselves to get you two together. At first you and your girls are walking down the halls chatting about the usual, and the next Lash had quite literally shoved you into Joe. Once your eyes locked that was it, your hands pressed firmly to his muscular chest, and his hands held you by the hips.

The way Joe went about showing his affection for you was in a grand way every time, meaning you got your very own song curtesy of the man himself. He felt serenading you in front of the whole world might have been a touch too much for the first time, so he asked you out on a picnic date. “You look beautiful kitten.” His eyes took you in, then grabbed your hand, and pressed his lips to your skin. You sat on the soft quilted blanket, your legs tucked underneath you, and a drink in your hand as you looked up at your handsome Scottish heart throb.

He sang softly to you as he strum his acoustic guitar with accuracy, “who told you I liked Ed Sheeran?” You questioned him when he was done with his performance. He gently put the guitar down, planted a soft kiss on your lips, and sat cross legged in front of you.

“Oh I do my research sweetheart.” He bragged arrogantly, his finger tapped you on the nose, then took a sip of his drink. His eyes lingered on you, committing your every feature to his memory, a small smiles turned onto his lips as he thought about how hard headed you were in the beginning. It was obvious to him that maybe you liked him, but you put in zero effort to let him know that. No, you made him chase you. Even when your friends intervened, it took a few tries to get you to say yes to a date.

You looked up from your croissant, with half of it still in your mouth you giggled a little. “What?” You offered the other half of the bread, he smiled at you, his pretty brown eyes sparkling in the sunlight. Butterflies swooned the pit of your tummy, and all you could think about was how special he’s made you feel.

“Nothing, just enjoying my view.” He spoke honestly, you like breathtaking with the sun setting behind you, and the wind blowing a crisp breeze causing your pretty curls to tousle around. You made something as simple as pink, and white look so angelic, the complete opposite of your in ring gear. You got up on your knees, and scooted towards him till your legs were touching. He held you by the waist securely so you wouldn’t topple over. You took his face in your hands, and pressed your lips to his in a deep heated kiss. His tongue pushed past your lips, and caressed the inside of your mouth, you didn’t fight it.

He moaned into your mouth as your hands slid down his neck, then rested on his muscular chest, which to your surprise was actually soft. He loved the taste of you, sweet like fresh fruits, and the tenderness of your body. You straddled his lap, your thighs on either side of him. You didn’t care if anyone saw you, his lips felt too good, you only pulled away to press wet kisses to his neck, that’s when he began to protest. “As much as I want to spread you open right here on this blanket, we are global icons on tv every week.” His breathing was already picking up from the teasing, it didn’t take much for you to excite him. He kissed you on your forehead, you wanted to argue, but he was right. So instead you opted for lying on his chest under the pink lemonade sky, and after the sun fully went down Joe helped you pack up everything. The drive home was long, but of course the care karaoke helped with that. Eventually you passed out in the passenger seat half way through, Joe turned the music down, and let you get some rest on the way back to your apartment.

[ariiaeltheedonn]

I need you guys to write more Joe Hendry stories thank you & tag me when you guys do 😊 🤤🤤🤪

[coolbeansawrestlingblog]

Sticky Situation

A/N: Another one from the old blog but bringing this one back in particular due to the current love he's getting. Also, the Internet in my home is down, so I've not added more in like I usually do with the shorter fis on here, just edited.

No warnings :)

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"I'm all wet!" I shout from the kitchen

"Wait, what?!" Poor Joe, all day has been full of innuendos and inappropriate jokes. He's done in with the jokes. However, this was not a joke.

"Not like that, you numpty." I do just have to laugh at the way his voice cracked over the sentence. So, I decided to push it further. "How can I feel that way if you aren't in the same room as me?"

He comes through with his head hanging low, looking at his feet, refusing to make eye contact with me, and his cheeks red as a tomato. I could see he was trying not to brust out laughing. If he looked up to face me, I knew that would set him off.

" Well, if you raise your head, you'll understand what's happening." He raises his head apprehensively and saw that I spilt almost an entire 2 litre bottle of cola down myself along with a cola puddle on the floor. He let's out a cackle.

"How?" He asked in amusement.

"I never realised how full it was and lost my grip of the bottle, then I just spilt all over myself and the floor." He shakes his head in response.

"You're an absolute eejit"

"But I'm youridiot." I go over and hug him in an attempt to get him covered in the cola and get him sticky.

"Argh, you should go get changed out of those clothes."

"Why would I do that when I can get you all sticky too?"

He rolled his eyes. "You're lucky I love you Y/N."

"Love you too Joe." I just love annoying him, it's my own special way of showing my love for him.

[ringthebethal]

I believe in....? Joe Hendry/OC/Alex Shelley Chap 1

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Bound For Glory 2022

Beth is backstage, lacing up her boots and mentally preparing for her upcoming match with her fiancé Alex and his tag team partner Chris. She adjusts her knee pads, focusing on the routine that keeps her grounded. The buzz of excitement in the locker room catches her attention.

Beth mumbled to herself ‘What's going on out there?’

Say his name and he appears….

Taya ran up to her out of breath followed by your best friend Jess. ‘Beth, you won't believe it! Joe Hendry is back!’

‘Joe? Joe Hendry?’ She eyes went wide as Jess grabbed her hand.

The girls moves closer to get a better view. Joe Hendry stands in the ring, soaking in the crowd's reaction, his presence commanding attention. Beth's heart skips a beat as memories flood back.

‘Holy fuck Joe...’ Beth felt a lump in her throat. She steps back from the curtain, her mind racing. She tries to shake off the emotions welling up inside her, but it's difficult.

Jess notices her reaction ‘Are you okay?’

Beth forced a smile ‘Yeah, I'm fine. Just... surprised, that's all.’

‘You two were pretty close, weren't you?’ She frowned when she turned to me ‘shouldn’t you be happy he is back.’

Jess glared at Taya ‘Joe is her ex boyfriend. He up and left TNA 2 years ago, just leaving her here’

Beth ran a hand in her hair ‘It just feels like a lifetime ago.’

Beth takes a deep breath, trying to steady her emotions. She knows she has a match to focus on, but the sight of Joe has thrown her off balance.

Taya smiled ‘Maybe it's a good thing he's back. A chance to reconnect?’

Beth groaned at her excitement ‘Maybe... We'll see. I should gol finishing getting ready I got to manage the boys after this’

Jess gave you a side hug ’Good luck out there, Beth. And with Joe.’

Beth smiling faintly. Trying to hide her emotions ‘Thanks. I think I'll need it.’

Beth walks back to her gear, her mind still replaying the moment she saw Joe. She knows this is just the beginning of a complicated journey, one that might change everything.

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After Beth's intense match, she walks backstage, still catching her breath from the adrenaline rush. She spots Joe standing by the locker room area, waiting for her. There's a mix of surprise and hesitation in her eyes as she approaches him.

Beth softly spoke ‘Joe... I didn't expect to see you here.’

Joe turns around, his expression a blend of nostalgia and regret. ‘Beth... Can we talk?’ he said grabbing her hand.

Beth looked hesitant ‘Sure. What's on your mind?’

They move to a quieter corner of the backstage area, away from the hustle and bustle of the post-match action.

Joe starched the back his head nervously ‘I... I need to tell you something, Beth. I've been thinking a lot about us, about what we had.’

Beth started to rant off ‘Joe, we've been through this before. You left, and...’

Joe stopped her ‘I know, Beth. I made a mistake, a big one. But I never stopped loving you. I still do.m

Beth looks at Joe, her heart conflicted. She knows she still has feelings for him, but the pain of his departure lingers. She starts to feel emotional ‘You hurt me, Joe. You left without a word, and I... I had to pick up the pieces. We were best friends and you did the one thing you promised me you wouldn't.’

Joe sighed running a hand through his blonde locks ‘I know, and I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you. But seeing you again, Beth, it's like... nothing has changed for me. I still want us to be together.’

Before Beth can respond, Alex appears behind her, his presence casting a shadow over the tender moment between Beth and Joe. He strides up confidently, his demeanor a mix of possessiveness and charm.

Alex smiled casually ‘Hey, babe. There you are. Joe, right?’ Alex stuck his hand out.

Joe nods tersely, his jaw clenched as he meets Alex's gaze. He shook Alex hand firmly ‘Yeah, Joe Hendry. Nice to meet you.’

Alex steps closer to Beth, wrapping an arm around her waist possessively. ‘You were incredible out there. I'm proud of you.’ he placed a kiss on her lips softly a gesture that feels more like a statement of possession than affection. Joe watches, his expression unreadable.

Beth forcing a smile ‘Thanks, babe.’

Alex turned to Joe ‘Well, we should let Beth get ready. We got Dinner plans, babe right?’ He playful smacked her ass

Beth squealed ‘Yeah, I'll see you around, Joe’ Alex gives Joe a dismissive nod before leading Beth away.

Alex grabbed her hand ‘You seem pretty shaken up. What did Joe say to you?’

Beth tried to sound unbothered ‘Nothing much. We just... talked. It's been a long time since we last saw each other.’

Alex looked suspiciously at her ‘Just talked, huh? You sure he wasn't trying to stir up old feelings?’

Beth suddenly got defensive ‘Alex, it's not like that. We're just friends now. It's been years.’

Alex narrowed his eyes ‘Friends? Beth, I saw the way you looked at him. There's more to it than that, isn't there?’

Beth turned to face Alex and sighed ‘Look, seeing him again was a surprise. That's all. You're the one I'm with, Alex. I'm committed to you.’

‘You better be.’ Alex smiled his charming smile. ‘Just remember, you're going to be my wife soon.’

Alex pulls Beth into a possessive embrace, his hands firm on her waist. He leans down and kisses her deeply, almost as if marking his territory.

Beth pulled back breathless ‘Alex I swear you will be the death of me’ she smiled running her hand down his chest.

Alex smirked ‘Just making sure everyone knows you're mine.’ he pulled her into another kiss.

From a distance, Joe watches the scene unfold, his heart heavy. He clenches his fists, his eyes filled with a mix of regret and determination.

[amrcnnightmre]

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[ringthebethal]

I believe in....? Joe Hendry/OC/Alex Shelley Chap 2

Thank you for the love on the first chapter so here number 2!

Warnings: Fluff and flashback

In a cozy, sunlit living room filled with boxes and nostalgia, Beth and Alex are in the midst of sorting through forgotten treasures and memorabilia from their past lives. Amidst the boxes, they come across an old, dust-covered box labeled "Beth’s Indie Stuff." The handwriting is faded, the box clearly untouched for years, evoking a past Beth has long since packed away.

Alex turned to his fiancé “Hey, what's this one? Can I open it?"

He reaches for the box, but Beth quickly interposes herself, her expression suddenly tight and protective. "It’s just old stuff from my managing days... from the indie circuit." Beth mumbled

Alex notices the sudden change in her demeanor and frowns, his curiosity deepening. "Is this from when you used to manage Joe? Why haven’t you shown me any of this before?"

Beth sighs, her hands resting nervously on the box, a mix of nostalgia and discomfort flickering across her face. “I haven’t opened that box since... since Joe and I broke up. It’s full of old memories. Let’s just put it aside, okay?"

Alex, sensing her discomfort but also wanting to share in all parts of her life, wraps an arm around her shoulders and gives her a gentle kiss on the lips. "It’s your past, Beth, and it’s okay. Maybe it’s time to revisit it. It might even help you move on, you know?"

He smiles reassuringly, and with a reluctant nod from Beth, he gently lifts the lid of the box. Inside, they find old ring gear, faded Joe Hendry merch, and other memorabilia. Each piece seems to carry the weight of memories. As they dig deeper, Alex pulls out a stack of old photos—many of them featuring a younger Beth and Joe, smiling broadly, arms around each other, clearly more than just manager and wrestler. As Alex sifts through the photos, he comes across a small, velvet ring box. Curious, he picks it up.

Alex look curious of the box” What’s this, Beth?"

Beth’s face goes pale as she sees the box, her heart skipping a beat. She quickly reaches out to take it, trying to mask her sudden anxiety. "It’s nothing, just... it got mixed up in there. It’s my Nan’s old ring."

She opens the box to show Alex, revealing a simple yet elegant promise ring. Alex, unaware of its true significance, nods and hands it back to her.

Alex smiled "It’s beautiful. Your Nan had good taste."

Beth nods absently, her fingers tracing the contours of the ring, lost in a flood of memories. Alex watches her, then leans in to kiss her forehead gently. “Whatever happened, it’s all part of what made you the amazing person you are today. I love all parts of you, Beth."

Beth looks up, caught off guard by the affection and understanding in Alex’s eyes. She holds the ring in her hand, feeling its weight as a symbol of a past chapter.

Alex asked curiously “How did you and Joe actually get together? I mean, I know you managed him, but what was the start like?"

Beth wrapped her arm around Alex and laid her head on his shoulder “Well…”

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FLASHBACK

Inside the bustling pub, the air is thick with the aroma of ale and the sound of raucous laughter. Wrestlers and fans alike are celebrating a night of intense matches. Beth and Joe are seated at a crowded table with Grado, Noam Dar, and several other wrestlers, their conversations filled with technical talk and friendly jibes.

Grado jeered "Joe, mate, that dropkick tonight—outta nowhere! Crowd went mental, didn’t they?"

Joe laughed deeply “It felt good, but it was Beth's idea to add that twist at the end. Turned out pretty solid."

Noam grinned “Solid? It was bloody brilliant! And Beth, managing to keep this lug in line—you deserve a medal."

Beth smirked taking a sip of her beer “Oh, it’s all part of the job. But seriously, Joe’s the one taking the bumps."

As they banter, Joe catches Beth’s eye with a grateful look, their mutual respect palpable. Amid the laughter,

Beth leans closer to Joe. "Think we could sneak out for a bit? It’s so loud in here, and I could really use some fresh air."

Joe smiled “Yeah, great idea. Let’s grab a smoke."

They start to stand, gathering their jackets. As they do, one of the other wrestlers at the table, noticing their move, starts to rise as well. "Mind if I join you two for that smoke?"

Before Beth or Joe can reply, Grado, who has been observing the dynamic between Joe and Beth with a knowing grin, chimes in, winking at Joe. "Nah, mate, let them have a wee moment. We’ve got some planning to do for the next show, remember? Let’s give 'em some space, eh?"

The wrestler nods, settling back down, as Grado gives Joe a subtle nod, his expression saying clearly, "Go on, then."

The crisp night air mixes with the warmth emanating from the bustling pub as Beth and Joe find a quiet spot under the dim glow of a street lamp. They light their cigarettes, the orange glow briefly illuminating their faces, creating an intimate space away from the raucous energy inside.

Beth looked to the night sky "It’s nice to catch a break from the crowd, isn’t it? Just to have a moment of quiet."

Joe put his arm around her shoulder “Absolutely. I like the noise, the chaos... but this is nice too. Especially with you."

Their conversation meanders from wrestling to personal aspirations, reflecting the comfort and trust they’ve built as friends and colleagues.

Joe’s gaze lingers on Beth, admiration evident in his eyes. "You know, Beth, watching you manage tonight, it reminded me how incredible you are. Not just at what you do, but who you are."

Beth: smiled shyly “Thanks, Joe. Means a lot, coming from you."

The air between them shifts as they inch closer, the distance closing under the pretense of sharing warmth. Joe hesitates for a moment, then makes a decision, driven by the emotions building throughout the night.

Joe took a deep breath “Beth, there’s something more, something beyond just being great partners... I've felt it for a while now."

Before Beth can respond, Joe leans in, and their lips meet in a tentative kiss that quickly deepens with their pent-up longing and affection. Beth responds eagerly, her hands finding their way to Joe’s neck, pulling him closer. The kiss grows more passionate, their bodies pressing together as if trying to close any space left between them.

As they pull away briefly, breathless, the intensity in their eyes matches the fervor of their embrace. Beth, caught up in the moment, bites her lip and smiles. “Joe, I... I didn't realize—"

Seeing the mutual desire in their eyes, Joe leans in again, this time with a boldness fueled by her response. The kiss is fervent, filled with the release of their long-contained emotions. Beth’s hands roam over Joe’s back, pulling him even closer, their bodies molding together under the streetlamp’s soft glow.

The passion escalates, and Joe whispers against her lips, barely audible over their quickened breaths.

“Beth, come back with me tonight?"

Beth nods, her eyes sparkling with a mix of excitement and nerves. She takes his hand, and they break apart just enough to regain composure. With one last deep kiss that promises more, they turn and walk quickly back into the pub. They weave through the crowd, their hands clasped tightly, electric with the new energy between them.

Grabbing their jackets and belongings without stopping for conversation, they give quick excuses to Grado and Noam, who throw knowing glances their way. Smiling, they rush out of the pub, eager to explore the depths of their new connection away from the public eye.

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“That when it officially started” Beth said

Alex grabbed her hand “Thank you for being honest with me”

Beth pulls him in for a kiss “Its me and you now against the world”

Alex smiled down at her. “How about we get Chinese tonight, my treat?”

Beth pulled Alex into another kiss “You know the way to my heart”

“I call them now” Alex smiled running off.

Beth faced dropped as soon as Alex left. She looked down at the velvet box ‘Look like I need to give this back to Joe’ she mumbled