“Hey Wheeler, you doing anything later?” Danny asks as they both enter the locker room. “Is this you trying to ask me on a date? Did you forget I'm married?” Wheeler asks, causing the younger man to roll his eyes. “No I didn't forget, idiot! I was just wondering if you wanted to go get dinner with me and Claudio” Danny explains to him. “First of all, don't have to be rude” his friend says as they both grab their stuff from their lockers. “Not my fault your old ass can't hear” Danny says with a shrug.

“I'm only thirty-eight, dude” Wheeler tries to argue back. “Still old to me” his friend says with another shrug. “Wait, Claudio is older than me yet you don't call him old?” The taller man asks him in a confused tone. “Cause he's daddy obviously” Danny answers, causing Wheeler to freeze up a bit. “I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear that” he says, causing his friend to laugh. “Secondly, I can't be third wheel with you guys because me and Jon have plans tonight” Wheeler explains which surprises Danny. “Wow really? Did he plan anything special?” He asks him curiously.

“I don't know actually, he texted me to come to the hotel cause he's got something planned” the older man explains to him. “Watch it just be him laying naked in the bed with a cigar in his mouth while stroking his cock” Danny says with a quiet laugh. He looks over and sees that Wheeler is just staring at him. “What?” The younger man asks him curiously. “Be lucky you're my friend because if anyone imagined my husband like that I would've punched them in the mouth” Wheeler tells him seriously as they both leave the locker room.

“Thanks… I think? Anyways tell me what happens and if you film it, please send it to me” Danny says as they make it to the parking lot. “I seriously gotta tell Claudio to get you a shock collar or something” Wheeler says, causing his younger friend to laugh. They both then go to their separate cars and drive to their locations. The drive to the hotel didn't take Wheeler long as there was barely any traffic. He parks his car in the lot and goes inside the hotel.

He then checks in and takes the elevator to the floor where his room is. Before he goes into his room, his phone goes off. Wheeler checks his phone and sees it's a text from his husband, telling him to go to the outdoor pool area. “Don't know why he wants me to go there but it's Jon so I'm not gonna question it” he says with a shrug as he puts his phone back into his pocket. He then puts his stuff into his room and uses the elevator to go back down. After looking at the map of the hotel, he finally finds the door for the pool area.

Once he's outside, he sees that it's a pretty big area. There's fake palm trees everywhere with lanterns lighting up the stone pathways and there's some tables and chairs out here too. It makes the place look tacky but in a cutesy way. “Jon!” Wheeler calls out to his husband. He walks over to the edge of the pool but the older man is nowhere to be seen. “Hon, you out here?” He asks as he starts walking down one of the stone pathways. The younger man looks around and sees he's surrounded by fake bushes.

“I actually feel like I'm in the jungle” Wheeler says with a laugh, not knowing someone was sneaking up behind him. “Boo!” Someone says as they grab him from behind. “Jesus fuck!” He says with a jump, causing the person behind him to laugh. Wheeler quickly turns around and is face-to-face with his husband. “What the fuck, Jon?!?!” He says, causing Mox to laugh even more. “Did I scare you, puppy?” He asks him through giggles. “Yes, you scared me! Thought I was being robbed or some shit” Wheeler explains truthfully.

“We gotta teach you how to defend yourself better, puppy” Mox says, causing his husband to roll his eyes. “You gonna tell me what you planned for us tonight or are ya gonna keep bullying me?” Wheeler asks him curiously. “Oh yeah that… I actually didn't plan anything” Mox admits which surprises the younger man a bit. “You didn't? So why are we out here?” Wheeler asks him curiously. “I was just thinking we could walk and talk about random shit you know? Just keep it simple” Mox explains to him as he offers his hand.

“Like our first date all over again” Wheeler says with a laugh as he grabs his husband's hand and they start walking. “At least I'm not wearing a tacky suit like the first time” Mox says with a shake of his head. “I thought you looked cute! Wearing a blue suit with your long hair pulled back in a cute little ponytail” the younger man says, causing his husband to blush. “I didn't know what exactly to wear so my mom fucking rented me one for the night. I kinda ruined the date at the end though” Mox says a bit quietly.

“I don't remember you ruining it” Wheeler says, causing his husband to look at him. “You don't remember me getting a rash afterwards and having to drive back to my mom's house? Kinda sounds like I ruined it” Mox says back to him. “Once again Jon, you didn't ruin it. I actually enjoyed that night” the younger man says, which surprises the older man. “Explain” Mox says, clearly curious. “Well, I got to meet your mom for the first time which was pretty nice. I got to learn more about what you liked when we listened to some of your CDs and I genuinely enjoyed spending time with you cause I truly fell in love with you” Wheeler explains, causing Mox to blush even more.

“Goddammit Wheeler, I love you too” Mox mumbles as he looks away from him. “Also seeing you with your shirt off when I was putting cream on you was good too” his husband admits with a smirk. “Of course you would, pervert” Mox says as he lightly pushes Wheeler. “Oh I'm the pervert? You literally bite me at random times yet I'm a pervert” the younger man says as he rolls his eyes. “Yet you don't complain” Mox says with a shrug. His husband wanted to argue back but kept his mouth shut when he realized the older man was right.

“I'm right aren't I?” Mox asks with a Cheshire grin. “Fuck off” Wheeler says, causing his husband to laugh. “Love you too, puppy!” the taller man says as he kisses Wheeler's cheek. They then walk into a smaller area that's surrounded by trees with a fountain and bench. “Where the hell are we?” Wheeler asks his husband. “Just a little spot near the pool area, thank fuck nobody comes here at night” Mox says with a sigh of relief. “Are you sure you didn't plan this?” Wheeler asks with a smile. “Nope, this was pure fucking luck” his husband explains with a smile of his own.

He then takes Wheeler over to the bench and they sit down with the younger man in Mox's lap. “Ain't this nice? Just sitting here and doing nothing?” He asks, causing Wheeler to look up at him. “Do you want me to thank you? Is that what you want, Jon?” he asks his husband. “Maybe” Mox answers with a smirk, causing Wheeler to sigh. “Thank you for not planning anything, hon” he says a bit quietly. “You're welcome and it only took you fifteen years to say it” the older man says a bit teasingly.

“Whatever but fuck… I can't believe we've been married for fifteen years so far” Wheeler tells him truthfully. “I can't believe it either, I think I'm dreaming sometimes because it's been so good” Mox says truthfully as well. “Someone's sappy” his husband says jokingly, causing the older man to playfully roll his eyes. “You started it, babe” he says as he lightly pokes at his husband's side. “Yeah I know… do you remember when our anniversary is?” Wheeler asks him curiously.

“June 28th, don't worry I'll have something planned for that” Mox says, causing Wheeler to laugh a bit. “I'd probably beat your ass if you didn't! This is actually better than what Danny was assuming you were gonna do” he says which interests Mox. “What did Danny think I was planning?” He asks, clearly interested. “He thought you were gonna be laying naked on the bed with a cigar in your mouth while stroking your cock” his husband explains, Mox's eyes widened a bit in response.

“Ow! Watch it Claudio! Are you trying to rip my hair out?” Mox asks, Claudio chuckling in response. “Quite the opposite Jonathan, I'm only trying to get these stubborn knots out” Claudio explains as he tries brushing the young man's long blonde hair. “You don't have to do this, you know? I'm twenty-one, not a baby!” Mox complains as he starts messing with the hair tie on his wrist. “I do know that but I also love to take care of all of you. Besides, you deserve to be pampered after helping Wheeler retain his title tonight” Claudio says which makes Mox blush.

“Do you think he's gonna spoil me tonight?” Mox asks with a huge smile which kinda hurts Claudio a bit. The young man has only been in the wrestling world for four years and yet he still sees the good in everyone. He's scrappy and deranged when it comes to the ring but he constantly wears his heart on his sleeve. Then it came to his relationship with his boyfriend, Claudio's best friend, Wheeler Yuta. Mox fell in love with the older man when they recruited him into the BCC.

Him, Wheeler and Bryan help mold Mox into the perfect example of violence and dedication. While Claudio acted like a father figure towards the young man, Wheeler took it upon himself to claim Mox as his boyfriend. It started off as sweet and innocent with Wheeler pampering Mox and treating him like the most precious thing on the planet but then something changed when Wheeler betrayed Bryan last year…

Wheeler was still his gruff, trickster like self but Claudio sensed that his friend was starting to lose his mind. He started acting like a king who was hell bent on demolishing anyone in his path after he won the AEW belt and started the Death Riders. Wheeler was especially more protective over Mox and kinda obsessed with the young man. Mox loved Wheeler with all his heart even when Wheeler abused and berated him.

Claudio saw the bruises and scars Wheeler leaves on the young man and he so desperately wants to intervene but he didn't want Mox to get punished because of his actions. So Claudio just stays on the sidelines in case Wheeler leaves Mox and the young man needs a safety net to land on. He's broken out of his thoughts when Mox grabs his attention. “Hello! Earth to Claudio!” Mox says as he snaps his fingers in front of Claudio's face. “Oh apologies Jonathan! What was the question again?” Claudio asks curiously.

“I asked if you think Wheeler is gonna spoil me tonight? God I know you're old but you ain't going deaf now are you?” Mox asks with a devilish grin. “If you're trying to get under my skin it isn't working” Claudio says as he puts his hand out, Mox giving him the hair tie in return. “Worth a shot” Mox says with a shrug, causing Claudio to laugh. “To answer your question, I think Wheeler has a surprise for you but you didn't hear it from me” Claudio explains as he puts some of Mox's hair into a cute little bun.

“Alright, I think I'm finished” Claudio says happily as he puts the brush down. Mox grabs his phone and looks at himself through the camera. “Why do you always make me look like a Yorkie puppy with my hair?” Mox asks as he looks from side to side. “Isn't it your signature style? Besides, you look adorable with your hair like that” Claudio says truthfully. Mox puts his phone down and hugs Claudio, surprising the older man. “Thanks for always being here Claudio, it means a lot” Mox says quietly.

“I'm always going to be here for you Jonathan, you're like a son to me” Claudio says as he hugs Mox back. “I leave for ten minutes to go get checked out and you guys already started the group hug! I feel hurt!” A voice says jokingly nearby, catching the other men's attention. They both turn around to see it's Wheeler himself. “Wheeler!” Mox says happily as he runs over to the older man and gives him a hug. “Careful puppy! I just went through a very violent match and I really don't wanna go back to medical” Wheeler says with a laugh.

“S-Sorry” Mox says, blushing from embarrassment. “It's ok kid, besides I have a surprise for you when we get back to the hotel” Wheeler says seductively, causing Mox to tremble a bit. Mox can't even imagine what kind of kinky thing his boyfriend has in store for him. He whimpers while in Wheeler's hold and he feels his jeans start to get tight. Wheeler notices the tent in Mox's pants and grins at the young man. “Are you hard already puppy?” Wheeler asks as he traces the outline of Mox's cock.

“Sorry, I'm getting too excited” Mox apologizes with a blush. “What did I tell you about apologizing over things that you can't control?” Wheeler asks seriously. “Not to…” Mox says quietly, receiving a kiss from Wheeler in return. “That's right puppy, now how about you go wait in the car while I grab our stuff ok?” Wheeler asks sweetly, Mox nodding in response. “Y-Yes sir!” Mox says excitedly as he runs to the parking lot, nearly tripping on the way there.

Wheeler watches his boyfriend run off until he's out of sight and then turns to Claudio. He sees his best friend has a serious look on his face. “Why are you looking at me like that?” Wheeler asks curiously. “I think you know what I'm about to tell you” Claudio says, causing Wheeler to sigh. “I'm not gonna hurt him too badly Claudio” Wheeler says as he grabs their suitcases.

“That's what you said last time and it led to Jonathan limping and nearly losing his match! You know how obsessive you can get when it comes to him” Claudio explains, causing Wheeler to look away from him. “I don't want to lose him Claudio! Plus I've seen everyone in this company try to get with him and there's no way in fucking hell that I'm letting him slip away! Besides, a little pain never hurts anyone! The kid loves when I slap him around in the bedroom” Wheeler explains truthfully.

“That's not an excuse to treat him like your personal rag doll” Claudio says while staring at Wheeler dead in his eyes. Wheeler lets his best friend's words roam around in his head until he nods in response. “Yeah, you're right… I'll try to be careful with him tonight” Wheeler promises. “You better because if you don't, then I'll personally hurt you myself” Claudio warns which Wheeler understands.

“I understand Claudio but geez dude! You've been threatening to beat my ass for twenty years! When are you actually gonna do it?” Wheeler asks with a laugh. “I feel like you'd enjoy it too much if I actually did hurt you” Claudio says with a smile. “God you know me too well” Wheeler says as he hugs Claudio goodbye and walks to the car. He unlocks the trunk of the rental car, puts the suitcases inside and gets in the car. Wheeler looks over and sees that Mox is asleep in the passenger seat.

“So fucking adorable” Wheeler says quietly as he starts the car. The drive to the hotel was silent but it gave Wheeler time to fully think about what Claudio said. He does admit that he is obsessive with the young man but he believes he has good reasons for it. He knows he's not the most well liked person right now at work but everyone seems to flutter to his boyfriend like a moth to a flame. It's hard not to obsess over Mox when everyone wants him for themselves.

Wheeler doesn't understand why Mox is with him in the first place sometimes. Mox could have anyone on the roster but he chose to be with a former alcoholic who's almost forty with salt and pepper in his hair and a violent streak over a mile long. Some people think the twenty-one year old is either crazy or on crack but Mox seems to actually love Wheeler. He also loves when Wheeler treats him like a slut in the bedroom which doesn't surprise Wheeler that much.

Then again, Wheeler does get a bit too rough with Mox which has sometimes affected Mox's performance in the ring which fills Wheeler with guilt. He looks over at Mox again and sees he's still asleep. “Don't worry puppy, I'm gonna be gentle tonight” he promises as he tucks some hair behind Mox's ear. They finally make it to the hotel and Wheeler parks the car. He unbuckles himself and leans over to wake up his boyfriend. “Jon, wake up” Wheeler says as he shakes Mox's shoulder.

Mox lets out an annoyed whine and tries to scoot away from Wheeler. Wheeler just rolls his eyes as he leans over and licks the young man's face. The action seems to wake Mox up from his nap. “What the fuck?!?” Mox says in shock as he glares at Wheeler. “Did you just fucking lick me?” Mox asks, causing Wheeler to laugh. “I had to wake you up somehow! Now come on, we gotta go check in” Wheeler says as he gets out of the car. He gets their luggage out the trunk and goes into the hotel with a grumpy Mox in tow.

Once they check in, they get into an elevator so they can reach their floor. Wheeler looks over and sees that Mox still looks irritated. “Are you really mad about me waking you?” Wheeler asks curiously, causing Mox to glare at him. “Yes! You know I don't like when people interrupt my naps!” Mox says with an annoyed tone, causing Wheeler to roll his eyes. Sometimes he forgets he's dating a guy nearly half his age.

He gets behind Mox and starts playing with the young man's long hair. “I love how fluffy your hair is sweetheart” Wheeler says affectionately, causing Mox to gasp. “Wonder how hard I can pull until you're screaming my name?” He asks as gently yanks on Mox's hair, causing the young man to moan. “W-Wheeler” Mox whimpers, causing the older man to yank his hair even harder. “We've played this game countless times yet you still forget my name” Wheeler says in Mox's ear.

“Sorry d-daddy” Mox says as he starts trembling. “That's what I thought baby” Wheeler says seductively as he pins Mox to the wall. “I can't wait to mark you up inside and out” he says, causing Mox to whimper. The elevator dings and the door opens to their floor. “Here's our floor” Wheeler says casually as Mox quietly follows behind him. They enter the room where Mox shyly sits on the bed. Wheeler notices that and gently grabs Mox's face

“I'm gonna go get ready in the bathroom while you pretty yourself up in here ok?” He asks sweetly, Mox nodding in response. “Good boy, your collar is in my suitcase” Wheeler says as gives Mox a quick kiss as he walks into the bathroom. He locks the door behind him and looks in the mirror. Wheeler still doesn't see what Mox sees in him. He has gray streaks going through his black hair and small gray patches in his beard. He always looks so tired with deep bags under his eyes and faint crows feet at the corners of his eyes.

He starts stripping by taking his shirt off, revealing his hairy torso and soft belly. Mox thinks he's absolutely sexy but Wheeler doesn't see why but maybe it's because he has low self esteem. “Nope, I'm not opening that can of worms just yet! I gotta focus so I can rock my twink boyfriend's world” he says as he shucks his pants off. He shoves his hand into his boxers and starts stroking his cock until he's fully hard. Wheeler then grabs his pocket knife from his pants pocket and goes back to the bedroom.

He looks on in enjoyment as he watches Mox pleasure himself. Mox is currently on his back with one hand to finger himself while the other he's using to pinch his nipples. His long blonde hair is spread out on the bed with his collar shining around his neck. It's a simple leather collar dyed a dark blue and has a heart shaped dog tag on the front. It says “Puppy” on the front of the tag with Wheeler's contact information on the back. He can hear his puppy whimpering as he fingers himself.

“Look at you following directions like a good pup” Wheeler says sweetly, catching Mox's attention. “Daddy” Mox says with a whimper as Wheeler walks over to him. He pulls Mox's hands away from his body and pins them above his head. “You look good enough to eat, puppy” Wheeler says seductively as he uses one hand to roam around Mox's body. Smooth skin all over with no body hair in sight. “Did you shave for me too, puppy?” Wheeler asks with a smile.

“I wanted to make you feel special” Mox answers truthfully which makes Wheeler's heart flutter. “God, you're perfect” he says with a groan as he moves his hand down to Mox's boxers. He pulls the waistband down, revealing Mox's angry, dripping, hard cock. “Aww puppy, you're all pent up aren't you?” Wheeler asks sweetly, causing Mox to whimper. He pulls Mox's boxers completely off along with his own. He uses both hands to spread Mox's legs.

“Should I start with your cute little cock or your tight hole?” Wheeler asks with a growl. “H-Hole please” Mox answers with a whine. “Such a polite pup! Since you helped me retain tonight, I'll be gentle with you” Wheeler says affectionately, causing Mox to gasp in surprise. “You mean, you're not gonna hurt me?” Mox asks with a bit of disappointment in his tone. Figures that his boyfriend would enjoy some pain during sex.

“I'll think about it puppy, now let's get this party started” Wheeler says with a smile as he slowly goes inside Mox. He leans in and kisses Mox as he goes all the way to the hilt. “I forget how big you are daddy” Mox says with a moan. “Every inch is for you baby” Wheeler says as he starts slowly thrusting into Mox. The only sound in the room is Mox moaning which is Wheeler's favorite sound. “God, you're so tight! You definitely save yourself for me, don't ya puppy?” he asks as he starts thrusting faster.

“Nobody else is as good as you daddy” Mox says truthfully with a blush. Wheeler lets out a hard thrust, directly hitting Mox's prostate. “You don't have to compliment me puppy, I already know your mine” he says a bit obsessively. “I'm all yours daddy” Mox says which fuels Wheeler's obsessive side even more. His eyes go wide as he lets out a devilish grin. “That's right you're mine…” Wheeler says as he starts abusing Mox's prostate. The younger man feels a warm heat start to form in his abdomen and he lets out a whine.

“Daddy, I'm close” Mox says with a whimper. “Go on baby, cum for me!” Wheeler says as he starts thrusting even faster. Mox wants to cum but he feels like he isn't close to tipping over the edge. “I-I can't!” He says as tears stream down his face. “Why can't you?” Wheeler asks a bit worryingly. “I don't know!” Mox says with a whimper, clearly trying to mask that he's in a bit of pain. Wheeler looks over and spots his pocket knife on the bedside table.

One side of him wants to keep to his word and not hurt Mox but the other wants to see Mox scream and cry. He grabs the knife and looks back at his boyfriend. Fuck it, he'll just tell Claudio it was a matter of life or death. “Don't worry puppy, daddy knows what to do!” Wheeler says confidently as he flicks open the blade. He looks down and sees tiny white lines carved into the skin of Mox's thigh. Mementos of the past times where Wheeler got to carve up his sweet boyfriend.

He gently carves another line into Mox's flesh and groans as small drops of blood start to drip out. That action is what sent Mox over the edge. “Daddy!” Mox shouts as he cums all over his stomach. Wheeler lets out a groan when Mox's hole constricts his cock. “That's a good pup” he says as he keeps abusing Mox's hole. With a few more thrusts, he cums deep into Mox. Wheeler gives him a quick kiss as he pulls out and lays next to Mox.

Like clockwork, Mox rolls over and cuddles with Wheeler. “Thank you daddy” Mox says quietly. “You don't have to thank me baby” Wheeler says as he grabs some tissues and wipes off the cum and blood off Mox's body. He sees that Mox's cut is still dripping blood. “Shit, Claudio is gonna murder my ass” Wheeler says under his breath which Mox hears. “Why would he do that?” Mox asks curiously as Wheeler pulls out a small first aid kit.

“He says that I should stop brutalizing you in the bedroom” Wheeler explains as he starts bandaging Mox's cut. “Doesn't he know I enjoy it? You're not hurting me too badly” Mox says as Wheeler finishes patching him up. “I think the cuts on your thigh tell another story” Wheeler says as he puts away the first aid kit. Mox didn't like hearing that so he forcefully rolled Wheeler over and straddled his lap.

“Listen here you fuck, I'm not with you just so I can get my rocks off! If I was in serious pain then I would've used my safe word but guess what? I didn't! You're an amazing boyfriend and I'm not letting your old ass go anytime soon! Got it?” Mox asks with his arms crossed. Wheeler looks at Mox in awe and lets out a laugh. “Alright puppy, I got it! Here I thought I was the obsessive one!” He says as Mox lays on top of him. “A little obsession never hurts anybody” Mox says quietly as he rolls back over to Wheeler's side and starts to fall asleep.

When they cut to the next segment, Mox is quick to jog over to Yuta who's waiting for him with a smile and bouncing on his toes. He grabs the back of his head and presses their foreheads together, grinning at him. "That was amazin', baby," he praises. "You made this storyline yer bitch." Yuta lets out that little bashful laugh he has any time he has something good to say about him, Mox's grin only widens.

"It felt good when they were encouraging me at the end," Yuta admits, stepping back and wrapping his arms around him. "Your cut off threat kind of scared me, though." He hums, patting his ass absently since no one's paying attention to them.

"It could be a spankin'," he purrs, grin becoming a smirk. "Could be threatenin' ta throw ya around 'n fuck ya in the ring." Yuta gives him an unimpressed look even though he can see a blush rising to his cheeks.

"What was the old BCC slogan? Be real?"

It's the first warm day since winter began months ago, and Yuta can hear the bugs waking up, chittering in a loud chorus somewhere unseen. Little lightning bugs chase each other in the yard, and Yuta watches from the porch, swinging gently on the hammock.

"I used to catch them when I was a kid," Yuta says, tilting his head up. Mox is pressed against his side, the hammock cupping them together in what Yuta thinks is Mox's preferred state of being - entirely octopused around him, almost painfully close, with shuffling only removing an atom or two of what's left of the space between them. "Did you ever do that? Catch lightning bugs and put them in jars to watch them light up?"

Mox shakes his head and then rubs the scruff of his beard against Yuta's forehead, hot and slightly painful.

"Nah, we didn't have lightning bugs really. If I was out at night, I was up to no good. Nothin' innocent like catchin' lightning bugs, at least," Mox says, adjusting his arm around Yuta's waist. He tucks his hand up under Yuta's shirt, and Yuta feels the cool breeze on his skin. It feels incredible, breathing in warm after his lungs had fed off nothing but acrid, stale cold and the smell of the snow rotting in the streets.

"...Wanna catch lightning bugs?" Yuta asks, resting his head back against the netting. "I can get one of Bryan's mason jars. We just can't tell him, though - he'll yell at us about 'animal imprisonment' or something."

That gets Mox chuckling, curling over so that he's now almost fully on top of Yuta, pressing his face into his chest. Mox makes himself small, almost, legs curled and tangled, head on Yuta's chest, Yuta now the one with his arms around him.

"Kinda just wanna lay here," Mox mutters. "Just a little longer, then you can show me what's so good about trappin' little guys."

"You'd know a lot about trapping little guys," Yuta says, and he thinks that Mox must hear his heart under his ear, full to bursting.

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It's early - too early to be awake, and yet.

"Yuta, it's time to wake up," Claudio whispers, not for the first time that morning. Yuta, feeling like a child being stirred for school after too much sleep, or too little, makes a disgruntled noise and turns into Claudio's bare chest. He nuzzles his face against dark chest hair, feeling the scrape and crunch of it - slightly waking him up, but also mostly burrowing into him.

He hears Claudio chuckle and, despite himself, wrap an arm around Yuta to cup the back of his head, supporting it. Skin-to-skin, Yuta starts seeping up some of Claudio's warmth, given that Claudio had chilled him by throwing the covers off the hotel bed. Another (failed) attempt to rouse Yuta.

Long fingers gently scratch at the back of Yuta's head, and he hears the faint noises of Mox brushing his teeth, Bryan in the shower after a morning jog. Regal might also be in the room, and- yes, there he is, the gentle sound of him tapping away on his keyboard, sending a last-minute email.

"If you get up, I will help you in the shower. We can get coffee from that little shop you liked yesterday," Claudio says. That does make him lift his head, Yuta humming, not yet verbal this early in the morning. He doesn't even fully lift his head off Claudio's chest, just moves up towards his shoulder and asks, in a quiet and unused voice,

"Even though y'think it's burnt?"

Big arms press Yuta in against a warm, soft body, and an arm snaked under his waist. He's forcefully sat up, and Yuta groans.

"Yes, even though it is burnt and you drink coffee that's too sweet. But only if you get up. We've been so lazy, and we have a flight in three hours," Claudio scolds Yuta gently. It's plenty of time for them to get ready and to the airport, but Regal likes getting them there early so that he can do a headcount and ensure that everyone is where they need to be.

As if Yuta would ever be anywhere that these guys weren't. As if one day, they would ever be apart. They tease him endlessly for it.

"Okay," Yuta says, pressing a tired, stale-lipped kiss to Claudio's neck. "...Love you."

Claudio sighs, body relaxing against Yuta's, and he squeezes him gently, one hand sliding down his spine.

"I love you," Claudio whispers against his hair. Yuta hears the shower shut off at the same time that Mox's uneven footsteps enter the room, along with his morning grunts as he clears his throat.

"You're spoilin' puppy," Mox teases, but Claudio has gotten Yuta to sit back, has his hands cupping his face, and is looking at Yuta like he's every star in the sky all bundled up into one tiny little thing.

“I'm so glad I finally won a match” Wheeler says happily as he and Mox start packing up their stuff. “Real proud of you babe! To think that when we first met you were just a cowardly little kid but now you're slicing through the roster like a monster! God, just thinking about you hurting people makes me wanna fuck you stupid” Mox says as he presses a hand against his growing erection. “You don't have to keep calling me kid, Jon! You know that right?” Wheeler asks with a laugh.

“Sorry, I'm still getting used to being in a relationship with a hot young man around my arm” Mox says with a smile. “Even after being together for three years?” Wheeler asks curiously as he scoots closer to Mox. “Yeah, I feel like I have to be on guard all the time just in case someone wants to steal you from me” Mox says truthfully. Wheeler lets out a sly grin as he straddles Mox's lap. “You don't have to worry Jon, I'm all yours” Wheeler says sweetly.

“You promise?” Mox asks with a small smile. “I promise” Wheeler says as their lips connect. Wheeler wants to spend the rest of his life with Mox. He grinds against Mox's clothed cock, causing the older man to moan. “God, you're gonna be the death of me baby” Mox says as he grabs Wheeler's hips. “Might as well be me then…ow!” Wheeler says in pain as Mox unintentionally squeezed his hips a bit too hard. “Shit, you ok?” Mox asks worryingly.

“I'm fine, you just squeezed me a bit too hard. Did you take your arthritis meds?” Wheeler asks, causing Mox to groan. “Fuck, I knew I was forgetting something!” Mox says as he lightly bangs his head against the couch. “Jon, it's fine! Go get your meds from medical while I pack the rest of our stuff and we can finish this at the hotel” Wheeler offers sweetly. Mox sighs as he gently rubs his thumbs against Wheeler's hips. “Even when I hurt you, you still love me” Mox says sadly. “I can handle some pain Jon, it's never gonna make me stop loving you” Wheeler says truthfully.

“Love you too baby, now can we please finish what we started?” Mox asks as he gives Wheeler a quick kiss but whines when Wheeler slides off his lap. “Nice try but I really don't wanna hear you groaning all night because you refused to take your meds like a toddler with a tantrum” Wheeler says as he goes back to packing. “You really gonna make me walk to medical with a boner?” Mox asks with a shocked tone. “I thought old guys like you don't get hard as much anymore? See, age-shaming hurts” Wheeler says with a cheeky grin, causing Mox to glare at him.

“When we get back to the hotel, your ass is mine” Mox says as he kisses Wheeler's cheek and slaps his ass before leaving the room. “God, I love that man” Wheeler says with a giggle as he finishes packing up their stuff. A few minutes later, he hears the door open and shut. “You already back Jon? That was fast!” Wheeler says happily but he turns around and is face-to-face with Julia Hart. “H-Hi Julia! What are you doing here?” Wheeler asks with a bit of fear in his tone.

“I'm not here to hurt you Wheeler, I'm here to help you” Julia says calmly which calms Wheeler but also confuses him. “Help me? Explain please” Wheeler says as Julia joins him on the couch. “I can sense some conflict in your relationship with Mox” Julia says which surprises Wheeler. “Conflict? No, me and Jon's relationship is fine!” He says, trying to reassure himself. “Your side is fine but I sense deep insecurities on Mox's side” Julia says casually which puts Wheeler through a loop.

“What kind of insecurities?” Wheeler asks worryingly. “He loves you dearly but he constantly fears that you'll leave him. Mainly due to the age gap between you two which is why he's afraid to take a risk out of fear” Julia explains which sparks Wheeler's interest. “What risk are you talking about?” He asks curiously. “That's for you to find out for yourself if you're willing to take a risk yourself” Julia offers which interests Wheeler again. “What are you trying to say, Julia?” Wheeler asks curiously.

“I can do dark magic as you know and with that magic I also have the ability to alter reality. I can help fix your problems in your relationship but you must sacrifice something in return” Julia explains calmy. Wheeler looks down at the floor as he thinks of what to say. He remembers what Mox said earlier about he has to be on guard all the time so people didn't steal Wheeler from him. Not to mention that Mox still calls him “kid” from time to time. Did a mere age gap scare Mox so bad that he'd think he'll lose him?

He doesn't know what kind of sacrifice he has to do but if it meant making Mox happy then he'd do whatever it takes. “If I agree to this… you won't kill me will you?” Wheeler asks, Julia shaking her head “no” in response. “I'm not a monster Wheeler, I'm just gonna alter reality and change you into what Mox feels comfortable with” Julia explains like she's about to do a procedure. Wheeler lets out a sigh and nods his head. “Fine I'll do it, I want you to curse me” Wheeler says seriously.

“Are you sure? Once I do it, you'll never be the same after this” Julia warns, Wheeler once again nodding in response. “I just want Jon to be happy” Wheeler says with a small smile. “You have a pure heart Wheeler Yuta” Julia says before she blows a black powder in his face. He falls back as the powder burns his eyes. “What the fuck! Why does it burn?!?!” Wheeler asks as he writhes in pain. He opens his eyes and all he sees is the room spinning and melting at the same time.

Julia hovers over him and she shushes him as she moves his sweaty bangs out of his eyes. “Enjoy your new life, Wheeler Moxley ” she says quietly as Wheeler passes out…

Wheeler wakes up from an alarm going off on his phone. “Siri, turn off alarm” he mumbles as the alarm automatically turns off. He rolls over and realizes he's not on the couch in his dressing room but a bed. Did Mox take him back to the hotel? Also what the hell was that weird dream with Julia he had? A lot of questions are swarming in his head that prevents him from going back to sleep. He rolls back over and checks his phone. He smiles when he sees it's 9 am.

“Figures Jon wanted me to sleep in” Wheeler says when he sits up in bed and feels his back pop. “Shit, guess that match really messed me up” Wheeler says as he rubs his sore back. He looks around and sees he's not in a hotel room but in the house him and Mox share. “Did Jon drive us home?” He asks himself as he gets out of bed to go to the bathroom. He makes it to the bathroom and his eyes widen when he looks in the mirror. “Fuck, it wasn't a dream” he says as he looks at himself.

He mostly looks the same except he has gray streaks going through his black hair and small gray patches in his beard. He looks tired with deep bags under his eyes and faint crows feet at the corners of his eyes. He examines his body even more by taking off his shirt. His body still mostly looks the same minus that he has a soft little belly now and his pecs and stomach are covered in dark hairs. “Oh my god, I kinda have the same body type as Jon now” Wheeler says in awe as he rubs his hand through his body hair which is kinda ticklish.

He also notices the silver wedding band on his left ring finger and he finally connects the dots. “This was what Julia was talking about, Jon didn't wanna risk proposing to me if I decided to leave him instead” he says to himself as he grabs some pain meds from the cabinet. Once he takes them, he goes to the dresser and grabs his wallet. He pulls out his driver's license and sees that his birthday is the same but his birth year changed.

“I'm thirty-eight now…” He says as he puts his license back in his wallet. He's only a year younger than Mox now. “For Jon to be happy, I had to sacrifice ten years of my life” he says as new memories pop into his head. Him and Mox going to high school together, Mox asking him out at prom, both of them going into wrestling together, Mox proposing to him in a middle of a wrestling ring, them getting married in their mid twenties with a forest themed ceremony, even remembers Mox taking his virginity on their wedding night which causes Wheeler to blush.

What seem like new memories to him are already becoming ones he cherishes. He looks at a framed photo on the dresser and it's a picture of them from what Wheeler automatically remembers was their fourteenth wedding anniversary last year. They went camping and Wheeler, being the shutterbug he was, wanted to take a selfie with Mox. He looked like his usual happy and smiling self but Mox looked so happy.

Mox always looked happy when they took pictures together but in this one he actually looked less tense and was looking at Wheeler with so much affection in his eyes. He felt tears streaming down his cheeks at knowing that instead of him only having been dating Mox for three years, he's been married to him for fifteen. “I'm so glad I finally get to make him truly happy” Wheeler says through tears with a huge smile on his face.

The sound of his stomach growling is what took him out of his happy moment. “Only I can ruin my own moment” he says quietly with a laugh. He puts the picture back on the dresser as he walks into the kitchen. He finds a note on the fridge which he assumes is from his husband. He still can't believe he gets to call Mox that now. “I'm getting very emotional today” he says as he reads the note…

“Hey puppy, went to try out the new gym across town. Won't be back until 11 or 12 so don't die while I'm gone! Didn't wanna wake you up cause you deserve the rest after winning last night. Also bought some fresh fruit for ya so you could make your weird ass smoothies you like. Hope you enjoy your morning. Love, Jon”

“I'm so glad he forgets to text me this stuff because I love his notes” Wheeler says fondly as he opens the fridge. He grabs some fruit out of the fridge and puts them on a cutting board. He grabs a knife and starts cutting the fruit. “I don't know why Jon doesn't like smoothies, they're healthy and sweet! Just like me!” He says proudly with a giggle. When he reaches over the counter to grab the blender, his lower back starts to pop and spasm again. “Fuck! Ok, calm down! Breathe and just ride it out” he says to himself as he takes deep breaths and waits until the pain subsides.

He stays with his top half laid out across the counter for a few minutes. “If Jon was here he'd probably take the opportunity to rail me against this counter” he says as a way to ignore the pain. When the pain goes away, he sits back up and lets out a sigh of relief. “Now I know what Claudio meant when he said your body goes to hell when you're kissing forty but if this is what I have to deal with so Jon doesn't have to worry anymore then I'll fucking deal with it” he says as he walks around to counter and grabs the blender.

He puts the chopped up fruit and some ice into the blender and watches it mix everything together. “So pretty” Wheeler says as he watches the berries and bananas mix into a pretty purple color. When he deems the fruit thoroughly mixed, he pours the mixture into a glass and drinks. “God, I needed this! Getting misted and then waking up to a reality where I'm married and nearly forty can really freak a guy out but then again I did consent to this so I'm ok with it… I just realized I've been talking to myself the whole time” he says while blushing embarrassingly.

He looks at the clock on the wall and sees it's only 10:30 am. “Jon's gonna be home soon… I should surprise him!” he says happily as he finishes the rest of his drink and makes it back to the bedroom. He shucks off his pajama pants, showing off his bubbly ass in his tight black boxers, then makes it to the closet. He pulls out one of Mox's black hoodies from the closet. It's soft to the touch and when he brings it up to his face and inhales, it smells like strawberry and mint which always reminds him of his husband.

Anytime he finished a match, he and Mox would nap on the couch in their dressing room and Mox would let him wear his hoodie. Wheeler always felt like he was at home when he was with Mox. He puts the hoodie on when he starts to feel tired again. Ingesting a large smoothie without working out afterwards added with him having less stamina now that he's older really tired him out. “It's gonna take a bit to get used to my body now” he says with a yawn as he rubs his eyes.

He shuts the bedroom door, turns off every light in the room and shuts the curtains. He gets back into bed, sends Mox a quick text and lets out a happy sigh. “I can't wait to spend the day with my husband” he says quietly with a blush, still amazed that he actually gets to be with Mox as his husband. He shuts his eyes and goes to sleep with a smile on his face.

Two hours later, he awakes to the feeling of someone spooning him from behind. He turns around, opens his eyes and is face-to-face with his husband. “Morning puppy” Mox says affectionately as he brushes Wheeler's bangs out of his eyes. “It's evening I think” Wheeler says drowsily, causing Mox to quietly laugh. “You've been in bed all day haven't you?” Mox asks as he pulls Wheeler closer to his chest. “N-No! I did some stuff! Anyways, how was the gym?” He asks, trying to avoid the cheeky grin on Mox's face.

“It was alright but I'd probably just stick to exercising at home because I know you get bored when I'm not here” Mox answers, causing Wheeler to blush. “Jon, I can handle being alone besides I actually did some exercise today myself!” He says proudly as he wraps his arms around Mox's neck. “Did it involve you messing up the dishes? Cause when I came home it looked like the blender just killed Barney or some shit” Mox says causing Wheeler to freeze up a bit.

“I may or may not have forgotten to clean the blender because I wanted to surprise you before you got home but then I took a nap and forgot” Wheeler says with a nervous laugh. “No need to be nervous puppy, I cleaned everything up when I got home and besides you deserve to rest considering you fought hard last night. Hell, you actually were asleep when I came back from medical last night and stayed asleep the whole drive home” Mox says which surprises Wheeler a bit.

“Really? Damn, must've been Julia's powder that knocked me out” Wheeler says, causing Mox to growl a bit. “What did Julia do to you? Did that spooky little shit hurt you?” Mox asks a bit angrily. “Jon, calm down ok? She came in when you were at medical and was wondering if I've seen Brody because he tends to wander off. I told her no and she must've noticed me trying to stay up or something so she blew some black powder in my face and I fell asleep” Wheeler explains as he tries to calm his husband down.

“Your eyes aren't burning or anything?” Mox asks worryingly. “No Jon, now calm down and just relax ok? Let's enjoy our day off together” Wheeler says calmly, causing Mox to sigh. “Sorry puppy, you know how I don't like seeing you get hurt” Mox says quietly. “You're so protective Jon, I think that's one of the reasons why I love you” Wheeler says affectionately as he leans in and kisses Mox. His husband quickly added his tongue into the kiss cause Mox never beat around the bush when it came to intimacy.

Wheeler let out a little whimper when he felt Mox's massive hands grab his ass. “J-Jon” Wheeler says when Mox starts nibbling on his neck. “How about we finish what we started last night huh?” Mox asks with a smirk. “Yes, please!” Wheeler says desperately as he feels his boxers start to get a bit tight. When he rolls over onto his back, he lets out a hiss when it starts to spasm again. “Shit” he says under his breath, catching Mox's attention. “You ok? Back acting up again?” Mox asks curiously.

“Yeah, it's been hurting all morning and the pain meds barely work” Wheeler says truthfully. “Do you wanna continue? If you're in pain then we don't have to” Mox offers gently which makes Wheeler tear up a bit. He still can't believe he's actually married to this guy now. He gives Mox a quick kiss and smiles up at him. “Jon, I want you to fuck me so hard that it'll make me forget my own name” Wheeler says with a smile.

“God you're perfect” Mox says as he tugs the blanket off of them and turns on the bedside lamp. While he does that, Wheeler takes off his hoodie, once again revealing his fuzzy torso and soft belly. “Fucking fuzzball” Mox says with a laugh as he starts to play with Wheeler's nipples. “You gonna keep teasing and admiring me or you gonna fuck me?” Wheeler says a bit impatiently, causing Mox to chuckle a bit. “You're an impatient puppy aren't you?” Mox asks as he continues playing with Wheeler's nipples, making them into stiff peaks.

“Jon! Don't be mean! I had a rough day!” Wheeler whines with a pout. “Alright alright puppy I'll stop” Mox says as he lowers himself to Wheeler's crotch. He grabs the waistband of Wheeler's boxers with his teeth and slowly pulls them down, causing Wheeler to whine even more. “God you're so fucking wet sweetheart” Mox says as he sees his husband's cock profusely dripping precum. “I've been pent up all day” the younger man says truthfully.

Mox just smirks as he wraps his lips around Wheeler's cock and starts sucking him off. “Oh my god!” Wheeler says with a moan as he pushes Mox's head down. Thank fucking God his husband doesn't have a gag reflex. Mox continues to suck Wheeler off, even grazing his teeth against his cock from time to time. Wheeler is trying so hard to not cum but all it took was Mox to swirl his tongue around for him to explode. “Jon!” Wheeler moans out as he cums deep down his husband's throat.

Mox lets go of Wheeler's cock with a “pop” and instantly kisses him afterwards. Wheeler moans at the taste of his own seed which causes Mox to groan in return. “How was that puppy?” Mox asks with a smirk. “I want you inside me right now” Wheeler says desperately as he feels Mox's hard cock against his thigh. “Whatever my puppy wants” Mox says as he shucks off his own boxers, revealing his dripping, red, angry cock.

“Holy fuck I forget you're big sometimes” Wheeler says with a surprised tone. “I'm gonna knock you up sweetheart” Mox says with a wink as he plunges his cock into Wheeler's hole, using his precum as a lubricant. “Jesus fuck!” Wheeler says with a moan as Mox lets him adjust. “How are you still tight after fifteen years of me railing your little cunt?” Mox asks as he starts to slowly thrust into Wheeler. “I got the magic pussy” Wheeler says casually, causing Mox to laugh.

“Stop trying to make me laugh while I'm trying to fuck you! You little brat!” Mox says through giggles. “How about you make me you old fucker!” Wheeler says with a laugh of his own. Mox just glares at him as he sinks his teeth into Wheeler's shoulder and starts to thrust faster. Wheeler moans as he feels himself start to get hard again. “You're only a year younger than me and you're calling me old? Now I'm definitely getting you pregnant!” Mox says confidently as he starts thrusting harder.

Wheeler's brain turns to putty when his husband starts abusing his prostate. He feels like his cock is about to explode which causes tears to form in his eyes. “J-Jon, I think I'm about to cum again!” He warns through tears, Mox replying with a moan. “Come on puppy, let it all out!” Mox says as he holds both of Wheeler's hands. Their lips connect and with one huge thrust, Wheeler is cumming all over their stomachs with Mox cumming in his ass at the same time.

Mox slowly pulls out of Wheeler and wipes both of them off with tissues. “Holy shit that was amazing! Right babe?” Mox asks when he throws the dirty tissues in the trash can next to the bed. When he doesn't get a response, he looks over and sees Wheeler in tears. “Fuck! Did I hurt you?” Mox asks worryingly, Wheeler shaking his head “no” in response. “No, I'm just happy I get to spend the rest of my life with you” Wheeler answers happily.