#the Mariposa hotel

[hotelmariposa]

The Best Way to Spend 5 Days in LA

With so much to see in and around LA, from iconic movie and film sets at Universal Studios to Disneyland, Hollywood, the Chinese Theatre, and the plethora of shops dotted along Rodeo Drive, having an itinerary is not just a good idea – it’s a necessity.

And with every great itinerary comes the need for well-located, comfortable Los Angeles accommodation – with the LA Mariposa hotel just minutes from Universal Studios and an enjoyable hike away from Beverly Hills and the opulence of West Hollywood.

Without further ado, here is our guide to 5 memorable days in LA.

Day 1 – Explore on foot

Take a walk through LA and get lost in the network of footpaths, hiking trails, and incredible viewpoints. This is the day to get to know your surroundings, keeping your eyes peeled for the infamous Hollywood sign as you go.

Some of the best hiking routes for more serious explorers in LA include the Griffith Park trail, the Runyon Canyon trail, and the Upper Canyonback trail (the latter of which is particularly popular with dog owners as dogs can be let free all along the trail).

Day 2 – Universal Studios

Just minutes from the LA Mariposa hotel, Universal Studios is an immersive and exciting day out – combining rides and the theme park atmosphere with an eye-opening studio lot tour which takes you through and past both active and historical sets from some of the most popular movies and shows on the big (and small) screen.

Day 3 – Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, and Lunch out!

This is the day to splurge – saying goodbye to your diet and hello to great local food (as well as a few treats and gifts from some of LA’s hottest shops. A visit to Rodeo Drive and Downtown LA will have you celeb-spotting without even trying and will give you a chance to explore and try out some of the juices and dishes you see on the most popular LA-set shows and movies.

Day 4 – Disneyland

Disneyland in California is the original park that Walt Disney himself designed and opened, and as such it is a must-see for fans of the films, the concept, and the world that Disney creates. A fun day out whatever your age, enjoy rides, the parade, and the evening firework show – as well as a plethora of great food and drink all day long.

Day 5 – Sun, Sea, Sand

What better way to close your holiday than with a day on the beach – with the most popular beaches in LA and wider California including Malibu beach, Santa Monica beach, Cabrillo beach, Venice Beach, and Leo Carrillo beach. Santa Monica beach and pier is the closest beach to the Mariposa hotel, or you can jump in the car and head further away from LA to really immerse yourself in the relaxed Californian lifestyle outside of LA.

Stay to watch the sunset and enjoy a picture perfect end to a busy week!

[wavy-arms]

WIP of my rendition of Hin'tui from "The Hotel Mariposa." He likes music and spooky places.

[stellerssong]

Know Them. (the critically endangered Tiburon Mariposa Lily/Tiburon buckwheat/Marin dwarf flax)

[rosetyler42]

It's been a while since I did anything wity the Arcade Boss Babies, and I never did anything with it with the twins. So since I've been in a Star VS mood, I thought it'd be fun to play with Meteora introducing Mariposa to her new Cousins and spy recruits. (I see them working for both Meteora and Hana, like Mariposa herself.)

I was watching Gone Baby Gone and thought Mariposa would be good with these two, especially Simon since she knows what it's like to be the powerless humany one. It also parrallels the friendship between Lucy and Meteora. But it works with both of them really. I mean, Mariposa's already a friends with a half-monster. (Not to mention, her brother is Marco, a human who not only helped make things better for Mewni's monsters, he's friends with Star - who both made monsters and mewmans more equal, but she'd TECHNICALLY fit Hotel Transylvania's version of monsters just much as Eclipsa...sorta.) She's not gonna mind working with and having dhampir friends. She probably takes to them similarly to Johnny did with Monsters.

@lovelylivelyv @black-ak9 @serial-serializednovelreader @hotelt-resurrection @heartsong1994 @wingingfromthezing @geekgirles @ebevkisk @deathfangirl9 @kittyball23

[blueberry-912]

🛍️ - Christmas shopping with Mariposa

(I love her as you can see lol)

You choose the wrong one to shop with CRCTVTVY UBU

[travelbookmarks]

Discover the charm of the Sierra Foothills at The Yosemite Inn Mariposa. Perfectly situated across from Mariposa Visitor Center, this authentic motel invites you to connect with California's rich history.

[damiansgoodgirll]

Can you please make reader and Damian having to share the same hotel room but it’s not an awkward situation, it’s like they are best friends but they constantly tease each other and act like a married couple and they both have feelings for each other but they never confessed it? Make it fluff please

damian priest x reader

likes, comments and reblogs are always welcomed!

‼️a lot of tension, sexual tension and mention of nudity but no actual smut, feels, a lot of feels‼️

couple things

“you riding with me?” you heard damian asking you once he got to his rental outside of the airport.

“please…” you didn’t want to call a taxi so his offer was perfect. especially when it was so late and you were in a city you didn’t know.

he laughed and you joined him into the car.

“the flight tore me off, i’m so tired” you complained while damian kept driving. he was tired too but he didn’t mind stay awake for a little more.

“and i thought you would eat something with me…” he smirked.

“well, since we were booked in the same hotel room i guess you wouldn’t mind ordering some take out and eating in bed? please?” he knew he couldn’t say no when you asked him so nicely so he agreed, noticing how tired you were.

“i like that idea” he smiled.

once you got to the hotel, he helped you with your bags, claiming that you were too tired to carry your own bags and so you let him do it, definitely not complaining.

when you got to the room, you couldn’t help but notice that there was just one bed instead of the usual two beds. you didn’t mind it at all since you and damian had sleepovers almost every week, but you saw it in his eyes that maybe the situation was making him uncomfortable.

“is there something wrong?” you asked, fearing that he would want to change room.

“no…i just hope this doesn’t make you uncomfortable” you couldn’t believe he was prioritising you instead of his own comfort “you know…we shared rooms multiple times, but we never shared the bed…”

you laughed “damian, we fell asleep together on my couch probably twenty times in the last year…it’s not a problem sleeping with you, i’ll use it as an excuse so you can keep me warm” your words didn’t mean to make him hot, but somehow he had the opposite reaction and felt like he was exploding.

so you both began to get ready.

damian ordered some food while you were in the bathroom changing to something more comfy “oh shit…” you whispered. your bra got stuck and you couldn’t find a way to open it without tearing your shoulders off.

“is everything okay?” he asked when he heard your worried voice.

“damian can you come inside please?”

he did as you told him, but he definitely wasn’t expecting to see you almost naked, just wearing a pair of panties and your bra “dios mio…” he whispered closing immediately his eyes when he saw your bare figure.

you couldn’t help a laugh, wondering why he was reacting this way when he saw you wearing bikinis all the time.

“damian i can’t open my bra…can you help me? i think it’s stuck”

“me?” his eyes opened while he watched you through the bathroom mirror.

“yes duh…you, you’re the only one here…and i’ve been trying to get it out for the past ten minutes, please…” he couldn’t say no to your doe eyes but you definitely weren’t helping the tension he was feeling when you were almost naked in front of him.

his warm hands touched your back, sending shivers all over your body. it took him only two seconds to open it up and you were shocked. his laugh erupted in the room when he saw your shocked face through the mirror “how…how the fuck did you do it! i’ve been trying for the past ten minutes!”

“you should shorten your nails mariposa” he whispered before leaving the bathroom. his eyes caught the moment when you left your bra fall on the floor and he swore you were even more beautiful. naked, no make up, your hair in a messy ponytail. this was the person he liked.

you were too busy getting ready that you didn’t even noticed damian watching you before exiting the bathroom.

a couple of minutes later you joined damian on the bed “is that my shirt?” he asked amused.

“you forgot it last time at my house and i thought of giving it back to you but it’s so comfy” you said, yawning.

“food is going to be here in thirty minutes, do you wanna sleep in the meantime or…”

“if i fall of asleep now there’s no way you’re gonna wake me up in thirty minutes” you joked “ we should probably watch the tv or a movie or just something that keeps me awake” and so damian put the tv on, watching the news.

“before you say anything, the news are interesting and very entertaining” he sounded serious but you couldn’t help yourself and you started laughing.

“whatever you said damian…”

there was a comfortable silence between the two of you as he watched the news and you tried your best not to fall asleep. you received a notification saying that the food was here and that the rider was waiting for him in the hotel lobby so he told you that he would be back in a couple of minutes and while you were waiting for him, you decided to rest your eyes for a little bit.

damian took the food and gave a big tip to the guy, especially since it was almost midnight it started to rain outside.

on his way back to the hotel he started thinking of you. the way you are always there for him. not only for good moments but also to support him when he fell down and he wondered if the crush he had on you would ruin your friendship forever if he told you about it.

when damian got back into the bedroom, he saw you resting on the bed “hope you’re not sleeping mariposa” he chuckled.

“i’m just resting my eyes” you yawned “come here, i’m starving” you didn’t even know what he ordered but at this point you didn’t even care, you were so hungry and it was so late that you didn’t mind eating whatever he brought.

he placed the food on the bed carefully not ruining the blanket and he smiled when he saw you gasping, opening the box “ you got me my favourite chicken wings” you said happily “thank you!”

“you’re welcome hermosa” he said the next to you on the bed happily eating his food. he couldn’t lie if he said that he wasn’t tired, especially since it was midnight and he had been travelling all day long.

after you were both finished with the food, you quickly use the bathroom before leaving it to damian so he could change and take a shower. you were falling asleep on the bed but you wanted to wait for him to hold you especially since now that you were really cold. his t-shirt was comfortable, but it definitely wasn’t made for the kind of weather that was going on outside.

his heart beat fester when he saw you half asleep on his side of the bed, trying to find a comfortable position between the pillows and the blanket that was in keeping you warm enough.

“is that my spot?” he asked, even if he already knew the answer.

“it’s more comfortable…and it smells like you, it’s nice” his heart went faster when you almost confessed to him.

“glad you like my perfume” he joked, making you laugh.

“come here…” you tapped next to you, showing him the spot next to you on the bed “i’m cold…”

he got on the bed next to you, laughing at your reaction “next time bring a real pj to wear, so you won’t be cold”

“you’re sleeping half naked and you’re never cold…how do you do that?” you asked them when you saw him just wearing a pair of shorts, his torso naked, showing on full display his muscles and tattoos.

“i’m latino, i’m never cold” he proudly answered.

“whatever” you laughed “come here and hug me, i’m freezing” and he would’ve been really stupid to say no to your proposal. so he hugged you, making you lay your head on his chest.

your legs intertwined with his stronger ones. he could feel how cold you were, but at the same time he could feel how close you were to him. it wasn’t the first time he hugged you or laid you in his lap.

but tonight, somehow, it was different.

it was a different context.

your action showed him that you really trusted him. not only as a friend but also as a protector. you felt safe in his arms. and even if he was thinking the dirtiest things when he his hands moved on your back, he couldn’t help but feel grateful for you.

“goodnight mariposa” he whispered, softly placing a kiss over your head.

“night damian…” you yawned one last time before falling asleep.

his heart melted when he felt your tiny hands squeezing his back, almost like his chest was a pillow to you.

and he swore he could get used to having you like this every single night.

[judgementdaysunshine]

Can you please write an Damian Priest X Fem Reader Story (FLUFF), where both are dating, and when Damian came back again backstage after his WM40 Cash In she hugs him tightly and says she's extremely proud of him and they share an tender kiss

Champion Papi

Pairing: Damian Priest x Fem reader

Description: Damian finally cashes in his briefcase at Wrestlemania 40 leading to a tender moment between the two of you backstage

The match between Seth and Drew had everyone backstage on edge seeing how close the match had been everyone a mess of different reactions when drew won. You are stunned when Damian runs out cheering and squealing when he cashes in and wins becoming the new heavyweight champion running out as he climbs out of the ring jumping and being caught in his arms as he walks up the ramp with you in his arms and the rest of the Judgement Day over the moon now having another title besides Rhea's women's world championship watching the group celebrate backstage before you pulled him away from everyone else immediately pulling him into a warm hug "I'm so proud of you baby" he smiles big which never failed to make your heart flutter pulling him into a tender soft kiss the smiles on your faces growing wrapping your arms around his shoulders as he lifted you up before he gets interviewed watching the rest of Wrestlemania before all of you leave once the press conference was done enjoying a celebration with your friends with dinner and a few drinks before the two of you walked hand in hand to his hotel room. "Your night champ all about you" you smile as you stripped each other down in between heated kisses lightly biting his neck kissing down his body before sucking and leaving a red hickey on his hip before he was groaning hearing the vibrations of his chest tensing when he grabbed your hair but you relax when you didn't feel a sting and it being lightly grabbed rather than pulled like it had been before in your two previous relationships "Dios me vas a matar" he pulls you up having you straddle over his face kissing and biting your thighs sucking hickies on them before you were lightly grinding over his face holding your breath before small gasps and breathless moans and him groaning in you sending the humming vibration through you only amplified it until you were wrapped in his arms as he thrusted in you sharing a sweet kiss as the two of you shower "I love you Mariposa" you smile sweetly as you doze off with his hand rubbing up and down your back "I love you too Champion Papi" he chuckles before falling asleep a second later after kissing your forehead as you slept tucked in his arms.

[mrsarcherofinfamy]

Hi, can you write: "You're still awake, something on your mind" and " are you afraid to sleep because you will have nightmares?" With Damian Priest x reader please

Can't Sleep?

● Damian Priest x reader ●

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I roll over onto my right side staring out the glass doors next to the bed in me and Damian's hotel room. I push the blanket off of me, get up and head to the little kitchen area. I grab a water and head out to the balcony. The cold air waves over my body feeling really good. I leave the glass door open a little bit. I lean on the railing sipping my water looking down at the town below us. I turn to look back at Damian kinda moving on the bed. I turn back looking over the railing. I hear the glass door slide open and footsteps come near me. Damian puts his arm around my neck pulling me into him. I lay my head on his side and take a deep breath.

"Baby, it's 3am. You're still awake. Is something on your mind?"

I look up at him and feel a tear roll down my face. He cups my cheek with his hand wiping my tear away.

"Baby.... are you afraid to sleep because you will have nightmares?"

I keep looking up at him and shake my head yes. I leans down a little and kisses my forehead.

"My Mariposa. You will always have me by your side. If you have a nightmare, I will be there. If you have a great dream, I will be there. I will cuddle you all night long if that's what it takes for you not to have nightmares."

He keeps kissing my forehead and I wrap my arms around his waist looking up at him.

"Thank you baby. I think I'm ready to go to bed now."

"Good because it's cold as balls out here."

I giggle letting go of him. He walks over opening the glass door for me. I walk inside and he follows locking it behind him. I set my water down on the nightstand and lay down in bed. Damian lays down on his side pulling the covers over both of us. He wraps both of his arms around my body and tries to put his leg on my side. I giggle trying to get as close as possible to him. He kisses the side of my face and whispers in my ear.

"I love you Y/N."

"I love you too Damian."

I HOPE YOU LIKE IT!! ❤️

[abejamariposa]

Super Hotel

Shooting date: Late April 2024

©Abeja Mariposa

[all-risejd]

Chapter 18: A Picnic and a Declaration (A Poly Judgment Day Fanfic)

Nessa starts to wake up to someone playing with her hair. She keeps her eyes closed and snuggles closer taking in the warm spicy scent of his fading cologne, his hand in hers resting by her head on his chest. "Mmm Good morning, Mariposa." Damian grumbles, feeling the shifting in her breathing showing him she is waking up. Nessa just groans and squeezes her hand. A tender arm wraps around her waist, and lips press against her shoulder, tracing her skin with warm pressure.

"Good morning Bunny." Rhea mutters and continues to kiss up her opposite shoulder, Damian still playing with her hair.

"Noooo I'm so tiiired!" She whines and hears laughter from the other bed where Finn and Dominik were cuddling, the pair are both snorting at her antics.

"Baby we gave you an extra hour but now we need to get up if we are going to eat before getting to the arena. You still have to train with Asuka, Indi and Zelina and you can't do that on an empty stomach." Dominik tries to convince her while snuggling closer to Finn, not proving his point when she finally picks up her head to see no one making moves to get out of bed.

"You first!" Nessa whines trying to snuggle back onto Damian and Rhea, but pouts when they slide out of bed and take the covers off so she can't get comfortable again. Nessa sits up and crosses her arms, staring at the tan of the hotel wall, pointedly not looking at any of her partners.

"Come on Bunny get dressed so we can go eat and get to the arena." Rhea gently grabs Nessa's arm and pulls her off the bed and nudges her towards the bathroom. Nessa instead swerves and goes to her bag, digging out her sports bra, Black Veil Brides tank top and a pair of jeans. She stands there and takes off her night shirt, leaving her breasts exposed.

Nessa pauses as she feels the air in the room shift. She glances around the room to the shocked faces of the boys and Rhea sitting on the edge of the bed, resting her chin on her clasped hands, her smile from ear to ear, a spark of joy in her eyes. Nessa blushes at the attention but continues, sliding her shorts down and stepping out of them, a whistle of appreciation coming from Damian.

She ignores it and shimmies into her pants first, turning her back to them, trying to keep the confidence she had a moment before. The others watch as she continues to get dressed, Domain bites his lip and eyes her up and down before meeting the looks of the others who look touched at how comfortable Nessa is with them and the effort she is putting out for them. "Mariposa, you don't have to change in front of us. We know how you feel you don't have anything to prove." Damian tells her, keeping his distance not wanting to seem imposing on her.

Nessa turns around a shy smile on her face. "Nothing to prove to you, but more so something to prove to myself. I'm comfortable around you all and can do the bing bing." She starts to explain, and the room breaks out in laughter except for Dominik who only smiles, just happy she isn't cutting him out anymore. He will gladly take whatever she is willing to give and if she is trying to return to how they were he won't argue that.

"Bing bing?" Finn giggles, as they move to grab their gear, and head toward the hotel door. "I love it." He promises as Nessa turns a bit red. They head as a group to the breakfast provided to them by the WWE and the hotel's partnership, before they make their way to the arena - the group is right, Nessa does have three very important female Superstars to meet. ___________________________________________________________________________

Nessa finishes changing into workout gear in the shared locker room as there is a knock at the door. Damian answers it to see Hunter standing there with Pearce. "We want to walk to the ring with Nessa and watch her training, to see how she is progressing. Between us I am hoping to have her ready for a match by Money in the Bank." Hunter smiles, trying to pass it off as a joke.

"Paul, I haven't agreed to wrestle but I'm not saying no. That seems too fast, people train for months, years before even getting to this company and that is on the training brand. I haven't earned it and I don't want handouts because of Jefe." Nessa counters.

"Sweetheart I promise it isn't a handout because of Rey. You are working hard and learning fast. You know the signals to take a move and to counter. You expertly maneuvered someone going off plan and still made sure they didn't get hurt. If your training continues to progress you can be ready for a small 5 minute match by Money in the Bank, now it might be a predetermined match that you job but you can showcase yourself and what you have learned." Hunter praises, Adam nodding along in agreement while Nessa looks at them with suspicion. They step out of the way so Nessa can leave the room, she looks back at her people who nod and gesture for her to go. She blows a kiss to them and walks out the doorway, Hunter closing it behind them and standing on one side of Nessa, Adam on the other.

"While we walk to the ring there are some things we need to discuss. First, the allegations against a certain superstar are being deeply investigated. I saw your reaction when his name was brought up, you don't need to say anything. Just know there is an investigation underway no matter what happens in the Draft. If possible, when you are ready to give me details that would speed it along but I understand if you are unable." Hunter explains as they walk, Adam clasping his hands in front of himself as they navigate the twists and turns of the arena, nodding to the backstage hands as they go. Nessa stays silent, staring ahead, surprising herself by keeping her composure.

Hunter then clears his throat and continues, "Secondly we wanted to talk about the plans for Backlash. We don't want you out there for Damian's match, it is a street fight and anything goes which for now would put you in too much danger to sell appropriately. There will be a bit where Finn and Dominik interfere with members of the LWO, you are to stay in the back and do a Vignette with Rhea to start pushing the story there. At the end you come out to tend to Damian's 'injury'. You know how the match ends, your cue will be once all the LWO are in the ring celebrating." He explains and Nessa nods along, committing it to memory.

"You have two promos that night, one with Rhea and the other alone in medical where Roman corners you about an alliance. We emailed you your script, though Roman doesn't have one, just a gist so play off of him. You have great mic skills and an instinct that can't be taught" Adam chimes in and Nessa preens at the praise and stands a little straighter as Hunter laughs at her reaction.

"Alright now show us what you can do." Hunter states, leading her up the steps of the ring and she enters and starts stretching with the others. She can't help the nerves she feels knowing her boss is ringside watching her train but she soon shoves that thought in the back of her head as they get started, practicing the moves she has learned the past few weeks and adding in a few more.

"Ok you can take normal bumps, throw believable punches, arm drags, DDTs, some counters as well as a new submission that you need to practice. You are picking up the basics quickly. Now I want to see you take a bump from the ropes." Indi instructs, gesturing towards the corner.

"It's no different than taking one from where you stand only higher." Zelina tries to convince Nessa who isn't buying it.

"No it is not no different, if I land wrong I could break my neck." Nessa harshly whispers not wanting Hunter or Adam to hear her flipping out.

"Just tuck your chin as you do on the mat. You took a beatdown from me and a swinging DDT you can do this. Now sit on the top rope and prepare for me to suplex you. Trust that I won't angle you wrong and remember in a match if I need you to counter I won't tap your back." Zelina pumps her up and reminds her. Nessa sighs and nods, getting on the top rope as instructed. Hunter and Adam watch her closely. Zelina smacks Nessa's back as the signal to give a little jump to assist in the suplex and they land on the mat. Nessa momentarily clutches her back and arches off the mat before turning over and forcing herself to get up and grapple with Zelina who gains the upper hand and twists Nessa's arm behind her back.

Nessa groans at the straining in her shoulder but goes to her knees and sweeps Zelina's leg out from under her and locks in a reverse figure four leg lock. Hunter steps back, looking in the ring proudly, recording a secret video as she has a mock match with Zelina. Asuka, and Indi yelling directions. They continue like that until Hunter calls for them to quit and go get ready for the show.

Raw May 1 2023 The Draft Day 2

With the show underway Triple H began announcing the rules of the Draft. The various members of the Judgement Day are in catering, Nessa on Dominik's lap and playing with one of his hands while the other alternates between feeding Nessa and feeding himself, careful to not get any food on their outfits. Nessa wears a cut up pair of pants and a Judgment Day shirt with the others' faces on it, tied right under her bust. Rhea is sat next to them, wearing her ring gear, Nessa's feet resting on her thighs across the bench. Finn and Damian sitting across from them.

Finn keeps glancing over his shoulder at the TV, to make sure they don't miss their Cue. Nessa watches the TV as well, smiling when Hunter announces Rhea as the Number 1 Draft Pick. Collectively they aren't surprised, having known that in advance but Rhea still blushes. She has come a long way in the company. Nessa lets go of Dominik's hand and grabs Rhea's hand, giving it a soft squeeze in support. Nessa and Rhea look lovingly at each other, the group just happy in their little bubble.

They are brought back to the real world by four people joining them at the table filling all the empty seats. Nessa looks around to see Jimmy sitting next to Finn and Jey sitting next to Damian, Paul joining Dominik and Roman next to Rhea. The twins begin shoveling food like it is normal while Dominik sits there confused as well as the rest of the Judgment Day. Nessa doesn't look surprised, having learned from her multiple interactions with them once they claim you it sticks and they all but claimed her when she did their checkups.

"Hiya Roman, Jimmy, Jey... Paul... Nice of you to join us." Nessa welcomes them to their table, the only one that shocked her was Paul joining them. She has only met him in passing a few times. She is even more shocked when he starts talking to her. So shocked she doesn't eat what Dominik is offering to her off their shared plate.

"Nessa, it is so nice to finally be able to sit down and meet you properly and have a talk." He begins.

"It's an honor to properly meet you. I remember seeing you a lot as a kid, loved ECW by the way and when you ran Smackdown." She praises, still eyeing him as he smiles at her. She notes it is different, a softer smile, more fatherly.

"That is high praise coming from you. I wanted to offer my services, if you need any advice, anything in general come find me or give me a call." He offers, and Nessa quirks her head to the side confused and Dominik pulls her tighter against his chest. The other members of Judgment Day are going on the defensive.

The others at the table try to diffuse the confusion and distrust. "Hey man it's nothing like that. I just see immense talent and potential in her and see the future of this company. You know how it goes." Paul defends himself.

Roman speaks up after eating another bite of food, not worried at all about the newfound tension in the table. "It's also a favor to me and to him. They are both Jews and he wants to make sure she succeeds and as a favor to me since we claim her as one of ours." He shrugs, Jimmy and Jey nodding along.

"Yeah man, he offered the same to Dom and Char and many others when they first started." Jimmy explains before letting out a string of expletives as Roman kicks him hard under the table.

"Hey stop kicking each other for fucks sake first them now you. Children behave, I swear you will be the death of me, is that what you want?" Nessa wags her finger at them making Paul laugh as Roman and the twins look down muttering apologies. Damian hides his smirk behind his bottle of water as he takes a sip, glad it isn't directed towards him that time.

"You are going to keep this whole locker room in line, I see it now. Running things behind the scenes and keeping the peace. The first piece of advice. Go meet more people in the locker room. Spend time in the communal locker room. Get to know them, don't just stay in your bubble." Paul advises before getting up. "Gentleman and Rhea." He nods to the others and turns to walk away.

"Roman what the fuck was that about?" Nessa raises her eyebrows and Roman smirks and shakes his head.

"What I told you. You work hard and it hasn't gone unnoticed. You are young and beautiful and have the potential to be the best of the best and we want to see that for you." Roman offers.

"Yeah Uce, even if you don't want to perform, we haven't been feeling this good or trusting the medical team like this for a while. You genuinely care, it's not just a job to you so whatever you want to do you got our support." Jey promises, winking at Nessa and gets up, Jimmy doing the same. Roman stays put and just continues talking with Nessa and the rest of the group until a stage hand comes and gives them a 10 minute warning to get to Gorilla.

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Nessa stands between Damian and Finn on the dark ramp, Rhea next to Finn and Dominik ending the line as smoke billows at their feet on the dark ramp. They look up as the lights focus on them. Damian nods a long to the beat doing his thing as they start making their way down the ramp. Damian offers Nessa his elbow and she takes it with a smile, the crowd a mix of cheers and boos. As they make their way down the ramp Finn takes a step back allowing Rhea to step in front of him so she is in step with Damian and Nessa and he is next to Dominik for a moment, knocking their wrists together before all five of them line up at the bottom of the ramp, each of them smirking and looking around.

Finn bumps his fist against Damians in front of Nessa who steps into Damian's open arm. He wraps his arm around her shoulder and guides her down one side of the ring where people cheer for them. Nessa surprises herself and doesn't blush, staying in character and ignoring the cheers as she follows Damian up the stairs and steps between the ropes he and Finn hold open for her. The two men follow her into the ring and quickly cross it as Rhea jumps on the apron and poses behind Dominik. Finn and Nessa lean against the ropes as Damian climbs it and does his archer pose, cameras flashing grabbing the moment in time. Once everyone is in the ring they all get a microphone. Nessa is leaning against Rhea's shoulder that houses the title as Damian begins to speak loudly into the mic, the deepness of his voice sends shivers down Neessa's spine and she swallowed thickly,

"All rise to the Judgment Day staying united right here on Monday Night RAW, and all rise for tonight's First Draft Pick, Your Champion," He gestures to Rhea and Nessa steps aside as Dominik shines Rheas title belt and Nessa steps next to Damian and he continues "Our Champion Rhea Ripley!" He introduces and Rhea preens and sticks out her tongue for a moment.

Damian pulls Nessa possessively against him and steps back as Rhea raises the mic to her mouth and laughs into the mic. "I mean was there really any doubt who the First Draft Pick would be, Huh?" She turns towards Dominik and Nessa bites the inside of her cheek to prepare for the out of pocket thing Rhea is sure to say next. "Mami's always on top." Dominik can't control his face, Finn starts laughing and Damian pinches his nose to try to not break but is unsuccessful. Nessa smirks and nods like she is agreeing with Rhea as Damian tries to turn his face away from the cameras to collect himself. Rhea continues like she didn't just say something that could get them fined.

"And you guys thought that you could get rid of us that easily, nuh-uh. I've said it before and I'll say it again. The Judgement Day, we run Monday Night RAW." Nessa applauds and responds "That's Right" before Rhea continues, "And this Saturday at Backlash Zelina Vega is going to regret everything she has done to Nessa and to me on Smackdown when I pretzel her and remind everyone exactly why I am the most dominant champion here in the WWE." She holds up her title, the rest of the Judgment Day clapping and sounding off in agreement.

Finn walks in front of Rhea and begins his part, "Yeah that's right, Rhea is going to roll Zelina up like a hot snot and flicker, and I got some news for Bad Bunny because my man Damian," He turns first to Dom then to Damian, temporarily forgetting their placement. Nessa places a hand on Damian's chest as Finn continues, "Is going to tear Bad Bunny apart, and leave little fluffy pieces of him all over Puerto Rico. Maybe he'll learn to keep his mouth shut about our little Nessa." He gestures to her as the others mock Bad Bunny. "Tell 'em Damian!" Finn steps to the side as Damian steps forward. Rhea pulls Nessa back to stand between her and Dominik. Rhea resting her arm on Nessa's shoulder and leaning on her while Dominik wraps his arm around Nessa's waist.

"Bad Bunny, I want you to listen to my words very carefully, Because I choose them very very carefully." Damian rapidly goes off in Spanish, clearly upset and Nessa can't keep up to even understand. He realizes how rapidly he was speaking and takes a deep breath apologizing to them and continues talking, "Sé que eres una superestrella de la música, pero este es mi mundo. Igual de niño ganaste una lucha, pero estás equivocado. Has engañado a todos tus fans. Ellos piensan que puedes ganar. En Puerto Rico, te voy a dar duro. And Bad Bunny, Benito, at Backlash you will receive your punishment. I warned you about disrespecting my woman and getting involved in Judgment Day business." Damian pulls Nessa to him again, by the back of the neck and capturing her lips in a searing kiss that she has to remind herself to keep it PG. Mercifully he breaks the kiss, pulling her to his chest possessively, playing up his character.

Dominik raises the mic to his lips as Damian and Nessa take a step back to allow him room. "I can't..." He is cut off by the roaring boos of the crowd and his hand drops to his side. All of them turn around looking annoyed, Rhea yelling at the crowd to shut up then turning to Dominik telling him to not worry about it.

Finn speaks up into the mic in defense of Dominik, "Hey, let him speak!" The crowd roars more to where they struggle to hear each other as FInn continues, "Dom pay them no mind!"

Dominik looks around and raises the mic again to try to speak, "I cant.." The crowd gets even louder and it makes Nessa's ears ring. She takes the moment to raise the mic to her mouth and the crowd quiets down interested in what she has to say.

"I have forgiven Dom his sins against me, he has proven to me he has earned it and The Judgment Day has welcomed me with opened arms, and I met my new man, Mi Rey," Nessa's ears twitch at calling Damian what she typically reserves for Dom but she continues without pausing, her hand resting on Damians chest "Let me put the rumors to bed. He doesn't lay a hand on me that I don't allow, any mark is something I've allowed and even asked for. Damian is a bad guy but he knows how to treat a woman right." Nessa smirks and pauses listening to the crowd cheer at the obvious implications. After a moment of taking in the cheers she adds on "And you all need to let Dom Dom speak and show him some respect!" She has to yell into the mic, the crowd switching from cheers to the nuclear level heat that Dom can't seem to shake.

Dom tries to speak again only for the crowd to start chanting you suck over and over again. "I can't wait until Mami and Priest dominate at Backlash!!!" He yells into the mic trying to be heard the crowd still chanting "you suck" and booing. Dominik repeats again and continues "And until the Judgment Day dominates Santos, Zelina and my dead beat dad in a six man tag match and since the LWO got drafted to SmackDown, looks like this is the last night I get to embarrass my dad along with his loser friends in the LWO who want to lay hands on Mamita who has done nothing wrong and who has graciously supported me against my deadbeat dad who also laid hands on her. He wants to accuse Priest of abuse when he bruised her wrist the other week. They can run and hide on Smackdown." Dominik yells into the mic.

He goes to add more but Rey Mysterio's music comes on and out he comes with Santos and Zelina by his side and a mic in his hand, he raises it to his mouth to respond to Dominik, "Dom, no one is running or hiding anywhere. I did not mean to bruise mi hija Nessa."

Nessa cuts him off, "Then you should understand this," She gestures between Damian and herself.

Rey continues on like she didn't buy in. "We were selected by SmackDown to compete Friday nights.Thats how the draft works, But I'm glad, I'm glad we're not going to be on the same brand, because if you thought getting whooped at WrestleMania with the belt was bad," he begins to point at Dominik, "Next time I would have busted out la chancla," Zelina and Santos begin clapping while Nessa rolls her eyes and whispers into Damian's ear where others can read her lips, "I'd like to see him try." Rey sees this and turns his attention to her, "And nessa you aren't excluded. I may be worried for your safety but you need to leave them and do the right thing. You are going down a dark path."

Damian steps in front of her cutting him off, "You don't get to talk to her or about her, do it again and I'll end you." He threatens. Zelina and Santos fake being scared, though there is a glint in Zelina's eyes that gives her true feelings away.

Rey waves off the threat and continues, pointing to Zelina. "And I can't wait to see Zelina leave Puerto Rico with Rhea's championship around her waist."

"Not a chance" Finn yells out, Nessa waves her arms in a no way fashion.

Rey doesn't stop talking which is beginning to annoy Nessa, the match is supposed to start soon and he is going to make it late. "And I am looking forward to watching Bad Bunny romper de toda la cara Priest and anybody else from Judgment Day who is stupid enough to get in Bunny's way at Backlash. Nessa you've been through enough I would hope you aren't that stupid to get involved in the men's business, then again you put yourself in the situation you are in..." Rey shakes his head to reorient himself, he got off track and immediately felt guilty at the look on Nessa's face, like he himself hurt her. (break Priest's face)

Damian and Dominik go off yelling at Rey for that comment, spouting threats, their microphones discarded so their curses wouldn't be picked up, while Finn and Rhea momentarily check on Nessa who waves them off. She can handle Rey when the time is right.

"But before all that, the Judgment Day is going to get smacked right now by the LWO!" The crowd cheers as Rey's music kicks back on and they approach the ring. Damian holds open the ropes for Nessa who quickly exits so she doesn't have to be in the ring when Rey enters. She takes her place by the steel steps as Damian takes off his jacket and hands it to her. She slides it under the ring for safe keeping, wanting to keep her hands free incase she is needed for this match.

Finn takes his spot next to her as Rhea and Damian stand on the apron, Dominik in the ring to start the match, Rey starting it on his side, staring down Dominik. Disappointment evident in his eyes. Rhea smirks, reaching forward and tapping his chest to tag herself in. She enters the ring like a predator, her eyes on Rey her prey. Nessa can't hear the taunts Rhea is giving but cheers her on all the same when she pushes Rey's head. Rey turns around and Zelina is in the ring, he picks her up for leverage so Zelina can wrap her legs around Rhea's head and take her down. Rhea flips onto the mat. Rhea quickly recovers and gets up, swinging at Zelina who dodges it.

However, Zelina can't dodge Rhea's kick, and she falls to the mat. Rhea turns momentarily to talk back to threaten Rey before focusing back on Zelina and going for the riptide. Zelina counters it to attempt to hit the DDT but the strength of Rhea is able to stop her, holding them in that position and Lifting Zelina up. Zelina begins to kick down with her knees connecting one to Rhea's head making Rhea lose her grip and Zelina breaks out of the hold. They turn to face each other, Finn keeping a protective hand on Nessa's shoulder to pull her out of potential harm if needed. Zelina drops down as they grapple, making Rhea hit her head on Zelinas and rapidly back up into their corner.

Damian immediately tags in, with Santos switching out for Zelina. Both of them rush into the ring, Damian hitting Santos with his knee making him double over. Damian then whips Santos into the ropes, he bounces off and dodges Damian's swing, bouncing off the ropes on the other side for momentum and lands a punch, both of them momentarily fall to the mat. They both get up quickly, going to separate corners. Damian stays in the corner and takes the hit from Santos and stumbles out of the corner. Nessa slaps the mat annoyed but she is aware that he agreed to take some hits in this match but the end is not determined due to the personal drama going on. Doesn't mean she has to like it. She gets more frustrated as Santos gains control. She glances at the corner where Rey and Zelina are, seeing Rey staring at her and Finn, his eyes narrow before returning his focus to the match where Damian had knocked Santos to the ground.

Damian then turns around and swings full force at Rey knocking him on the apron. Rey grabs his head where Damian made contact, the ref ordering Damian back. Damian looks at Zelina who looks legitimately scared and backs up. Nessa makes note to talk to her later to see how much of that was acting. Damian goes to the ropes and jumps up for Santos to counter, kicking Damian in the ribs. Damian goes to the floor and rolls out of the ring trying to collect himself. Dominik gets in the ring attempting to get a cheap shot but Santos counters it, picking him up and slamming him on his knee before tagging Rey in who jumps off the apron onto Damian knocking him back to the ground.

Rhea jumps off the apron and stands protectively in front of Nessa and Dom who is on the floor crawling backward, Finn pulls her behind him as Rey storms over toward them. Rhea points and yells for Rey to get back. Rey glances in the ring to see Zelina getting on Santos's shoulders and he slides in to pose in front of them, showing the "dominance" of the LWO. They pose for a moment and Damian gets back in the ring, Rey and Zelina returning to their corner as Santos and Damian continue the match. Damian is in control as he slams his body into Santos's and Nessa cheers him on, "Come on Papi, break him!!!"

Damian smiles and points to Nessa, bouncing off the rope, only for Santos to counter and drop kick him. Nessa grimaces and Finn gives her shoulder a comforting squeeze. They watch as Damian tags in Dominik and Santos tags in Rey. Rey immediately has the upperhand, throwing Dominik around, getting him in a corner and climbing the ropes and punching Dom repeatedly. Dom is able to slide out from under Rey and turn the tables, pulling him off the turnbuckles and flinging him towards the rope, bending over to hopefully flip Rey but Rey catches himself and kicks Dominik and regains control ending in the first pin of the match Rhea immediately gets in the ring and breaks the pin at two. Zelina gets in to defend Rey only for Rhea to drop her with a single punch to the head. Rhea turns and looks at Rey, Nessa sees the gears turning behind her eyes.

Rhea picks Rey up, slinging him over her shoulder and lifting him up above her head. Nessa looks on in awe at how strong her girlfriend is, and finds herself thinking just how much she wouldn't mind if Rhea would throw her over her shoulder. "Focus A Chroí," Finn whispers in her ear before stepping back and walking around to stand on the opposite side of the stairs. Rhea is right in front of the ropes and doesn't see Zelina go to deliver a 619, connecting to Rhea's midsection making her drop Rey, Rhea goes to swing on Zelina who drops down holding the top rope sending Rhea over and out landing on the ground. FInn checks on Rhea, helping her up and back onto the apron as Rey drops Dominik who turns and tags Damian in.

Damian gets in and goes to spear Rey but he quickly moves out of the way making Damian slam his shoulder into the post. "Damian stop doing that stupid shit every match you and Mami do that and it happens!" Nessa yells, giving a dose of tough love the camera catches, Nessa slamming her hand to the mat. Rey dropkicks Damian onto the ropes to set up the 619. As Rey goes to bounce off the ropes, Finn jumps up on the apron to distract the ref as Nessa grabs Rey's ankles making him fall to the floor. Santos gets in the ring and runs over diving out of the ring, Dominik pushing Nessa out of the way and into Finn's arms who gets her set back on her feet and brushes imaginary dirt off her shoulder.

Rhea dropkicks Santos who got back up after knocking Dominik down but Zelina gets up on the apron and jumps on Rhea landing the Meteora. Rey looks over to see three people on the ground. Damian uses that distraction to get Rey into position for the Razor's Edge, only for Rey to wiggle out of it and knock Damian back into the ropes, setting up another 619. Rey goes to connect the 619 but Nessa jumps up onto the apron taking the hit and falls off the apron into Rhea's waiting arms. "Are you ok Mamita?" Rhea asks. Nessa nods her head gripping it from the dull ache that is now there, and Rhea gently sets her down, Finn taking her into his arms and rubbing the back of her neck where Rey connected the move.

Rey looks to them remorseful, he didn't plan that, it wasn't supposed to happen. Damian capitalizes on that and grabs Rey by the neck, lifting him up and throwing him down on the other side of the ropes on the mat, landing the south of heaven and covering Rey for the win. Dominik is in Rhea's arms celebrating the win. Finn helps Nessa up on the apron and jumps up there, holding the ropes open for her to get in the ring so they can all celebrate the win. Once they are all in the ring they stand side by side, Nessa between Damian and Rhea, Finn and Dominik on the ends holding up each other's hands. ______________________________________________________________________

They get backstage and someone hands an ice pack to Damian who immediately tries to put it on Nessa's Neck. She flinches away from it and shimmies in between Rhea and Dom, resting her head against Rhea's arm. Rhea gently ruffles Nessa's hair. Nessa isn't shocked when she sees Adam Pearce storming up to them. "Hunter's office now. We need to discuss your breach of contract." Adam orders, his face serious.

Nessa deflates and goes to follow him to the office, her head hung low, her partners following close behind. Not wanting her to be alone now even more with who was drafted to RAW. They reach the office and Adam holds the door open allowing Nessa to step in, the others go to follow but Adam stops them and closes the door in their face. Nessa see's Hunter behind the desk pinching the bridge of his nose. "Sit down Miss Klein." Adam suggests, gesturing to the seat and he himself takes a seat on the edge of Hunter's desk.

"What possessed you to take that hit, that was meant for Finn, your contract stipulates both parties have to agree. No one did and I was not aware. Do you realize how incredibly dangerous that was for both you and him. I know you have beef with him and I understand it but out there you have to keep to the plan, especially keep to your contract. As this is your first offense on your end I won't fine you." Hunter signs and leans back seeing the look on Nessa's face. He continues, his voice softer this time, less like he was chiding her and more like he was concern, "That being said I am sorry that someone you are uncomfortable being near was drafted to this brand. I saw your reaction last week when his name came up and clearly there is history there. Now I am not going to ask for specifics if you don't want to give it. Just a yes or no answer. Are you one of his victims?" Hunter asks and Nessa lets out a shaky breath and nods her head, blinking back the tears that are pricking at her eyes.

"That's all I need for now on that. Keep one of your partners with you at all times at events for your safety, if not one of them let me know and I'll send a guard. If something happens you let me know immediately. Now go back and ice your neck. We don't want more bruises there. And for the love of god don't deviate like that again or I will fine you. I am tired of seeing you in my office every week at this point." Hunter jokes as Nessa gets up to leave, a soft smile on her face. She opens the door to see her partners looking at her worried, she steps out and into Damian's waiting arms. She jumps as he places the icepack on her neck.

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Damian unlocks the hotel room and steps aside letting the women enter first and the boys follow in carrying in the bags, dropping them just inside the door. Nessa shuffles to a chair by the bed and plops down placing the ice pack back on her neck, waiting for the verbal lashing she is sure to come. She sees the tension in their bodies, all except for Rhea who looks at her with understanding. "Go easy on her, she made a call and it worked and she is ok. I'm going to shower." Rhea orders the group and disappears into the bathroom. The others wait until the water starts, Nessa still sitting there staring at the ground unable to meet their gazes. She hears someone clear their throat and she knows it is Damian.

"We aren't angry Mariposa, but you can't go off script like that, it is dangerous. You could have seriously gotten hurt." Damian kneels in front of Nessa grabbing her hand.

Finn steps to the side of the chair and gently takes the ice pack from her and inspects her neck. "There isn't a bruise that we haven't put there. It will probably just be tender for a few days. We will keep an eye on that." He announces to the room and bends over placing a gentle kiss to Nessa's cold neck. "You know that was meant for me A chroí why did you do that?" He asks, stepping around so Nessa can Look at him, Dominik stands behind the others with a fresh bag of twizzlers.

"Because you weren't at your mark and I wanted you guys to win since Rey made the match late. That gave the distraction needed. He deserved that South of Heaven which was harder than I have seen you do that." Nessa answers, blinking at Damian at the end.

The corners of his lips turn up unable to keep a serious face at how cute Nessa was being. "Well he hurt you... again... I had to make him pay and get some retribution for Dom." He smiles, resting his hand on her cheek.

"I had no problem with it. You've been training harder than some of the others on the roster. Plus to see the look on his face was great!" Dominik chuckles and hands over a Twizzler.

Nessa immediately grabs it and takes a bite. "I'll be more careful in the future and follow my contract. Honestly I'm surprised he didn't fine me." Nessa shrugs, taking another bite.

"Well I think that could be a few things dear, I was off my mark, and it worked in the story. Also the fans loved it. Brock gets away with a lot though I do not want you working with him ever." Finn comments, the rest making noises of agreement.

"Go sit on the bed Princesa, I'll give you a massage before you go shower after Mami, release that tension in your neck and shoulders." Dominik gets on one of the beds, his back against the headboard patting the spot between his legs. Damian stands up to get out of Nessa's way.

"And after we go straight to bed. We have a flight first thing in the morning, we start our lead up to Backlash appearances this week." Damian announces to the room, Nessa yawning and nodding her head as Dominik tends to her sore muscles.

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Wednesday May 3 Puerto Rico

Nessa sits between Damian and Dominik in the back seat of the Suv rental, her leg bouncing up and down rapidly. Sometimes it is hard for Nessa to accept the whirlwind that her life has become. Especially when she's treated like a SuperStar. This was shaping up to be one of those times.

"Mariposa, why are you nervous? We are going to see sick kids and their families to cheer them up." Damian places a warm gentle hand on her knee to stop it bouncing. Nessa instead begins to chew on her nails but Dominik grabs her hand and stops that as well. She sighs and squeezes Dominik's hand.

"Are you sure I'm welcome?" She asks a little softly.

"Of course you are, Nes." Dominik promises.

"But, this was initially booked for just you guys. I'm a tag along. I'm nothing, nobody." Nessa frets, tugging at her shirt, and winding herself up more.

Damian sighs and leans over kissing the top of her head, "Aye mariposa, you are anything but a nothing and nobody. You are a kind soul, a nurse who wants to help people and who works hard. You won the hearts of the fans already if you can't tell they only boo you when you mention Dom. They love you like we... we care deeply for you so don't tear yourself down, ever." Damian catches himself, knowing it might be too soon for that type of declaration.

Damian has no problem with her telling Dominik she loves him, they have history but they have only known each other for a month and been together less than that. He doesn't want to scare her away. He relaxes as she leans against him. He wraps his arm around her shoulder and they relax that way for the rest of the ride to the hospital.

Nessa settled a little bit, but still wasn't sure this was a good idea. Dominik knew that, so he took her hand and kissed her knuckles, "Children love you, Mariposa. This is perfect for you, you will bring smiles to all their faces." Nessa nods her head still unsure.

"It could be like when I was on the Peds ward. Do you think any of them want to see me?" She asks as the car makes another turn making her lean harder against Damian. They both chuckle at how cute the question is.

"Of course they do, some of them might even try to make you and Dom get back together" Damian jokes, tickling the part of Nessa's side he can reach. She whines and wiggles, unable to get away from the assault.

"Damian stop please" She manages in between involuntary giggles. Damian to his credit stops and wraps his arms around her as much as he can in the limited space. Nessa smiles up at him to show she isn't upset with him and places a gentle kiss to his jaw which relaxes the affection. The rest of the ride to the hospital is made in comfortable silence, music from the radio filling it. _________________________________________________________________________

They arrive at the hospital and split up, each having their own assignments and rooms to visit. Nessa is secretly relieved that she is paired with Damian and Zelina. She may have forgiven Dominik but being around the children and him might make her waver and give in faster than she planned.

"Ok so we have these rooms to visit and after this we go to the outreach center to play basketball with the kids there." Zelina hands the lists to Damian and Nessa, and reminds them they are riding with her back from the hospital since they have separate engagements from the rest of their partners.

"Ok, uh if I have issues will you help me translate." Nessa quietly asks the others as one of the Nurses leads them to the first room. Damian and Zelina quietly agree as they enter and the little girl in the bed's eyes light up, focused solely on Nessa. Damian watches as a switch flips in Nessa's head and all tension falls from her body and she approaches the bed. Damian stays close to help her translate. He watches in awe as Nessa converses with the kid in broken Spanish but she is clearly trying.

"She is catching on fast." Zelina praises, Damian goes to respond but pauses when he hears the kid loudly whisper to Nessa,

"Sé que la lucha libre es falsa, pero ¿de verdad estás con Damian, es tu novio? Nessa blushes and nods her head, (I know wrestling is false, but are you really with Damian, is he your boyfriend?)

"Ah, sí, es mi novio y me gusta mucho. Me trata muy bien." (Ah, yes he is my boyfriend and he treats me well) Nessa stutters trying to remember the simple words. Damian chuckles and steps closer to her, grabbing her hand and gently tapping his forehead to hers since they are wearing a mask. The kid smirks and responds, "Bueno, es mi favorito y creo que deberías casarte." (good he is my favorite and I think you should get married). Zelina snorts and Damian laughs, his chest shaking jostling Nessa from their closeness.

Nessa relaxes by the time they are in the second to last room to visit, like she has been doing this her whole life. As soon as they walk into the room the kid is in the bed, looking healthier than the others they saw. A young girl around 12 waves at them excitedly. The three of them step closer to the bed conversing with her, learning her name, Angelina. Angelina excitedly talks to them, so fast Nessa can't understand. Thankfully Damian translates for her, whispering in her ear. "She thinks you are pretty and wants to be like you when she grows up. A nurse. And she said if you are with me can she have Dominik?"

"Maybe when you are a bit older, sweetheart, but then I think you'd have to fight Mami for him." Nessa responds in English, Damian translating for her. Angelina answers in English, her accent thick and adorable.

"For him, I'd fight God."

Nessa and Damian laugh, sharing a knowing look. Both of them feel the same way about him. Nessa's attention is grabbed by Angelina's mom calling her name, gently rocking a baby in one arm and gesturing for her to come over with the other. Nessa smiles, her eyes crinkling above her mask and goes over there. She is shocked when the woman shoves the baby in her arms and pulls out a phone to take a picture, talking a mile a minute. Nessa coos at the baby, adjusting so it is safely in one arm, letting it play with her fingers. She is so engrossed with the baby, she doesn't notice or care that the wwe camera crew focuses on her holding the baby for the promo. She doesn't notice Zelina nudging Damian who looks over and melts. He can see in that moment the future he wishes to have with her and the others. Children running all around them, being all of theirs. He is pulled out of his little dream of the future by Zelina nudging him again.

"She looks good holding a baby doesn't she?" Zelina winks and Damian rolls his eyes in response, unable to help the blush that creeps up his neck, Angelina in the hospital bed giggling maniacally thinking she is in on some secret that Damian doesn't have the heart to correct.

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Thursday May 4th Puerto Rico

Nessa is lounging on the blanket laid out on the beach, enjoying the shade under the umbrella. Leaning against Finn's chest as Damian cuts his promo. Dom laying out as well, his head on Rhea's lap, Rhea playing with his hair. "Lean forward sweetheart, I'll put some more sunblock on your back. We don't want you to burn Mo Mhuirnin." Finn gently suggests and gently pushes Nessa forward. Dom looks up to Rhea and she nods, bending down and giving him a kiss before he gets up with a grunt and runs off disappearing from view. Nessa looks at the remaining two with confusion.

"He's just running back to the car, he forgot something, Bunny. Sit back and relax. Damian will be joining us soon and we can have fun for the rest of the day." Rhea explains and leans back on her forearms. Nessa can't help but stare at the marvel that is Rhea's body, the way her muscles flex and the way she looks in that tiny black bikini. Finn laughs and pulls Nessa back to their previous position, wrapping his arms around her waist. She wiggles to get comfortable and grabs her phone from the blanket and resumes reading her story. Looking back up when Damian jogs back toward them and plops down between Rhea, Finn and Nessa and shakes his wet hair making Nessa squeal and turn closer to Finn and Rhea jokingly smacking Damians chest. Damian's booming laugh fills the space while Nessa sticks her tongue out at him.

"I was just getting to a good part, you jerk!" Nessa complains dropping her phone between her legs and crosses her arms. Damian continues to laugh and just gently pulls Nessa off Finn's lap and onto his. Finn grabs her phone to check what she was reading, his eyes scanned the text, immediately dropping it as he realizes that one, it's fanfiction, and two is Ava and Dominik fanfiction, he immediately picks it back up to scan, the writing is really good, carefully he sends the link to himself, Family Roots is something he's curious about now.

"I'm sorry Mariposa, you all just looked so hot and thought you needed to cool down." He winks to Finn and squeezes Nessa's side. Nessa yelps and tries to get off his lap but it is useless. "Come on baby, I've barely seen you all morning because of my promos, let me have a little Nessa time." He begs and the fight goes out of Nessa. She doesn't respond verbally, only grabs one of his hands and brings it up to her lips for a little kiss. Dominik finally returns with a picnic basket in one hand and a shopping bag in the other. Through the bag she can see a bag of twizzlers and a pack of oreos.

"Oh what's this Dom?" Nessa asks as he sets the picnic basket down as well as the bag of snacks. Rhea leans over, her shoulder against Damian's arm as Dom takes a seat between her legs like Nessa is with Damian.

"Remember the other day when we woke you up and you said you were dreaming about a picnic on the beach? Well here we are on a beach and we are going to have a picnic. All of us, since tomorrow, we have a busy day between the press conference and Smackdown." Rhea explains and leans forward flipping open the lid to the basket and pulling out the bowl of mixed fruit she knows Nessa loves. Damian has already ripped into the packet of Oreos and offered Nessa one. She bites into it allowing the cookie to crumble onto her lap and Damian pouts at the waste of cookie.

"You have a habit of wasting these cookies. They are my favorite if you didn't know." He kisses her cheek and puts the remnants of the cookie in his mouth.

"Well I know you like them, didn't know they were your favorite. I'll keep that in mind." She smiles taking a bite of the piece of cantaloupe Rhea offered her. Nessa grabs a Twizzler and feeds it to Dominik. Damian switched between eating his oreos and feeding the others. All of them feeding each other in a moment of contentment and domesticity.

"Thank you guys for this. You don't know how much this means..." Nessa sniffs and Damian squeezes his arms around her waist, Finn flicking a grape at her to keep her from crying.

"Of course Mi Vida, you've been working so hard and have given up so much and have been so gracious to us. You deserve a little piece of heaven." Dominik explains, reaching over and resting a hand on her thigh. Damian adds on, "You made Dom's dream come true and we wanted to make one of yours come true... that we could" Damian kisses Nessa's shoulder as her breath catches in her throat at how sweet they are.

"Well what dreams can I make come true for you guys besides Dom?" Nessa asks them.

They all go quiet for a minute thinking, "Could we think on that and get back to you Bunny, we can't really come up with something right now. Just having you with us is a dream come true." Rhea reaches over and plays with Nessa's hair.

The food and snacks had been devoured, conversation flowing smoothly. Sometimes words do not even need to be said, just content in each other's company. Nessa begins to yawn and checks the time only seeing it be a few minutes past four. "I think I need a naaaap..." Nessa yawns again, Rhea begins to get up to pack things up but Nessa speaks up stopping her, "No guys, stay and relax and continue having fun. The rest of the weekend is going to be crazy and hectic. I'm just not used to traveling so much and my body is telling me I need to be unconscious for a few hours. Nothing serious. I insist stay." Damian lets her stand up and gets up himself, brushing off the bits of sand off his shorts.

"I'll take you back to the hotel. You aren't familiar with the area and can't really speak Spanish. I'll come back once you are settled if you are ok with that?" Damian offers the compromise and holds out his hand for her to grab.

"Take the car. if you aren't back by dinner we will catch a ride from some of the others that are still here." Finn tosses Damian the keys, Dominik winking at Damian who flips him off at the implication. He regrets telling them about what happened at the hospital. Should have kept that to himself for a while longer, and enjoyed that little fantasy... but no he wanted to bring that up with his partners who won't let him live it down. At least now there is another thing he has in common with Dominik. He finds himself thinking as he walks Nessa to the car and drives back to the hotel. He notices Nessa is a little more awake and alert than she was on the beach. He glances over at her momentarily enjoying the way the seatbelt is nestled between her breasts and finds himself wishing that is where his head would be and swallows thickly to control his thoughts so as to focus on the drive, his shorts uncomfortably tight for the majority of the drive back to the hotel. Nessa seemingly none the wiser.

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Back at the hotel Damian lets Nessa in the room, following close behind her, closing the door gently behind them. Nessa immediately goes to her luggage, fishing out her bathroom bag.

"Luis you can go back to the beach, I'm just going to shower and lay down until dinner." She pauses in front of the bathroom door, turning back to look at him sitting on the edge of the bed, her leaning against the frame.

"Counter offer, I could shower with you and then nap with you. No pressure for more, just mutual scrubbing then sleep? They already plan for me not to be back by dinner." He offers, staying put on the bed until he gauges Nessa's reaction.

"Oh" She squeaks, a blush rising up her neck as she considers his offer. He holds his breath until Nessa nods, giving her permission.

"Use your words Mariposa, I don't want to overstep." Damian prompts, his heart fluttering in his chest but outside he is keeping it collected.

"Yeah that sounds nice actually." She vocalizes, her face getting a deeper shade of pink before ducking into the bathroom. Damian chuckles to himself and goes to follow her, discarding his shirt along the way. He sees Nessa start the shower and close the door to let it warm up, setting her stuff on the counter still in her swimsuit.

"We can stay in our swimsuits and change after if you want Mariposa." Damian softly offers, coming up behind her and wrapping his arms around her waist pulling her to him, her back flush with his chest facing the bathroom mirror. He hunches over and leans his head against hers and watches her blush come back in the mirror while his hands gently caress her sides.

"Why are you so shy Mariposa?, you are gorgeous and have nothing to be shy about. We all find you insanely attractive. Hell if I'm being perfectly honest with you, you make us all feel like teenagers fucking for the first time. Not knowing what to do or say." He kisses her cheek, watching a cute pink spreading down her cheeks to her collarbones and inching down her chest toward her belly button.

"I think we can... shower normally." Nessa softly answers, not answering his previous question. He wants to pry but thinks better of it when he sees her face in the mirror and opts instead to tighten his arms around her momentarily and kisses her shoulder. He takes a step back trailing his fingertips up her spine stopping at the tied strap to her bikini top. He catches her eyes through the mirror and she nods, giving him the ok to keep going. He pulls the string untying the bottom part of her top, her hand going immediately to hold it in place, nervous about being so bare, so vulnerable in front of him for the first time. Damian pauses again at the string on her neck, his fingers holding it, not yet pulling it.

"Mariposa you don't have to do this if you don't want to. I don't want you to be uncomfortable." He gives her another out, a sense of unease filling him. The thought that he is maybe pushing her too far. She shakes her head and swallows trying to fight her mouth going dry.

"No, Luis we've done... I... I want to. I just..." She sighs trying to find the words. She fills with relief when he says what she is thinking.

"You don't like your body." He does his best to not look at her in pity, knowing that would only make the situation worse. "Mariposa, My Mariposa. You are one of the most gorgeous women I have ever laid my eyes on. You have nothing, absolutely nothing, to be ashamed or afraid of." He praises, his voice soft. Nessa is moved by the sincerity of his words and the soft care in his eyes as he looks at her through the mirror. She reaches a shaky hand back, gently grabbing Damians and makes him pull the string, her bikini top falling to the ground. She then unbuttons her shorts and Damian lets her slide them down, allowing her to lead the pace, whatever makes her feel comfortable.

"Do you want me to stay in my swim trunks, Querida?" Damian softly asks.

Nessa answers "No." Her voice is so soft he can barely hear it. He smiles softly and swipes her hair off of her shoulders, resting his hands on her shoulders and gently directs her towards the running shower filling the bathroom with steam, fogging up the mirror.

"Go ahead and get in the shower, I'll join you in a moment so you can collect yourself. You are clearly on edge. I'll give you a minute to collect..."

Damian was cut off by her firm "No." She turns to face him. "If you do that I'll overthink. I... Just get in with me?" Her sure tone fails a little bit but Damian nods, understanding. He slides off his shorts and reaches behind Nessa, opening the shower door. She slowly backs in the water pouring over her head, Damian stepping in and closing the door behind him. He turns her around once her hair is soaked and grabs her shampoo bottle, the water hitting him in the back. He pours some of her shampoo in his hand and begins to lather it in her hair, massaging her scalp. She lets out a little moan of pleasure and Damian can't help himself but his cock twitches at her sounds. He angles his pelvis away from her so he can keep washing her. He steps back as does Nessa, leaning her head back to rinse her hair and Damian just silently stares at her, smiling, admiring how the water rolls down her curves, dripping off her breasts as she turns to look at him expectantly.

Damian is confused, not knowing what she wants. He figures it out when she pouts and stomps her foot, the water splashing. He smiles widely and turns around, taking a knee so she can do the same for his hair. He laughs as she sputters as the shower assaults her face. He tries to get up to alleviate that but she grabs his shoulder to keep him in position until she deems it done. He gets up and rinses his hair as she quickly conditions her hair and rinses it out, grumbling about men and how it's unfair they don't have to do as much. He laughs and relaxes as Nessa relaxes. They take turns washing each other's bodies. Nessa tries to ignore the obvious arousal of Damian, but can't, and she is thankful hers isn't as obvious.

Once they are out of the shower, they are drying themselves. Damian wraps his towel around his waist and takes another towel and gently towel drying Nessa's hair. She drops her towel and looks up at him. His hands pause in their movements as their gazes meet. She wraps her arms around his neck and stands on her toes first just placing their lips together in a sweet little peck. Damian bends over slightly, letting Nessa's feet go back to flat against the floor, his forehead resting on hers, this time he kisses her, tender, multiple pecks turning into more. Damian nipping at her lips, their breathing getting shallow as they kiss. Nessa knots her hands into Damian's hair, making more water drip down his back and a groan come from deep in his throat. He leans his head back partially, his cock pressed against her.

"Mariposa, Nessa... please. If you don't want this, tell me now and we can stop. You have stepped out of your comfort zone so much I don't want this to be too much." He takes a shuddering breath waiting for her response.

"Luis, I want this, I want you, it's not too much." She barely finishes her sentence before he sweeps her up into the bridal carry and brings her over to the bed. Gently setting her down his lips first still attached to hers, then kissing down her neck, leaving soft bruises that will fade quickly and continuing down her shoulders until he reaches her breasts—licking and sucking on each nipple before pushing her breasts together and tending to both nipples at the same time. Nessa wiggling and whimpering at the attention, trying to create some friction between her thighs.

Damian continues to kiss down her body muttering, "You are so beautiful, every part, every bruise, every mark." Pausing to kiss every freckle, every mark he sees. Nessa shifts under the weight but doesn't pull away. She opens her legs for him as he adjusts his position, now between them. He runs a finger through her slit, feeling the wetness already there. He starts by sliding two fingers into her, bending down using his tongue to lick her clit, sucking at it making her whimper. Damian groans at the taste and how pliable she is under him making his own cock leak. Nessa's hand grabs him by the hair pulling his head closer and grinding herself on his face as he adds another finger. He continues expertly as Nessa continues to wither the sounds coming from her a mix of moans and whimpers. The sounds becoming more breathless whimpers as her breathing shallows the longer he does it, her pussy clenching his fingers letting him know she is close.

"Thats is Mariposa... let go... cum for me" He didn't even need to tell her because by the time he finished speaking she goes to cover her eyes, the lights temporarily too bright as she cums around his fingers, her juices joining Damian's spit in the wet spot on the bed. He lets her recover for a moment, appreciating the flush decorating her pale body as she takes shaky breaths, her legs trembling. He nips at her thighs. Nessa wasn't expecting it and slams her legs together on Damians head. He groans in pain making Nessa immediately open her legs again and sit up on her arms, apologies falling out rapidly. Damian laughs, making Nessa stare at him mouth agape.

"Mariposa, there is no need to be sorry. If that is the way I go, that is the way I'd prefer it. Neck snapped between your pretty little thighs." He begins peppers kisses up the thighs that almost killed him, and continues to trail those kisses up her body until he is passionately kissing Nessa's plump lips. She parts her lips allowing his tongue to enter her mouth, their tongues flicking against each other. Nessa moans and places her hand against his cheek, feeling the stubble under her hand. Their kisses turn soft, and gentle. Between the kisses and the soft touches, Nessa looks up at him, and Damian can feel a shared pulse between them, a intertwined longing, something alive and real, the trust for their future together, a longing for children that look like them both, but most of all, the settling of togetherness. Nessa is his, and Damian is hers, just like they belong to the others, but this moment, this tiny little bubble, it's the settlement of their bond.

"Luis please..." Nessa begs, breathless, feeling him twitch against her thigh. He readjusts his weight, pressing his cock at her entrance and slowly pushing forward. He lets out a shaky breath, feeling like what he described to Nessa earlier before their shower. He slowly rocks his hips, his face close to hers. She can feel the warmth of his breath on her face, little whimpers coming from Nessa's throat as she wiggles underneath him, her hands trailing up and down his body. Finding purchase on his shoulders, her nails digging into his shoulder.

That action makes Damian speed up, melding his lips to hers, muttering against them, "God you are perfect Mariposa, so fucking perfect." He kisses down her jaw and neck, going back to her lips. Supporting his weight on one arm, using the other to gently play with one of her nipples. Pinching and rolling it between his fingers. Nessa arches against him, the stimulation sending her closer to the edge again, her cunt convulsing around his cock.

"Fuck, Luis I..." She catches herself and bites her lip moaning as her orgasm washes over her again. Damian grunts, his pace faltering as he nears his own. Nessa grabs his hair at the base of his neck and tugs on it, still in the midst of her orgasm, Damian grunts "fuck" as he pushes fully in and empties himself in her, glad she allows it. Rhea won't even let them even while on her birth control, unless there is a condom. Nessa whispers something and Damian doesn't catch what she said, too caught up in his head and trying to catch his breath.

He is confused as to why she looks at him worried, "What was that Mariposa?" He asks, placing a gentle kiss on the tip of her nose.

"I love you." She repeats, her voice just as soft as before but it floors Damian who almost collapses on Nessa. He almost admitted the same thing the previous day but now here she is admitting it to him. He rolls off of her and lays on his side facing her, making sure he is at eye level with her before responding and grabbing her hand.

"Nessa, I love you too, we all do already but we were too afraid to tell you so soon. We didn't, we don't want to scare you off. You are very much ours as we are yours and there is nothing we wouldn't do for you." Damian promises, pulling Nessa close and wrapping his arms around her and kisses her forehead. "Now I think we should take that nap you wanted earlier now. You've more than earned it Mi amor." he suggests and Nessa nods against his shoulder and yawns, Damian pulling the covers over them both. Nessa nestles into him, content and pleased.

[hotelmariposa]

The Best Way To Spend A Long Weekend LA

LA is a gigantic city, and with Greater Los Angeles being home to almost 19 million people you can imagine there is a fair amount to see and do in the area!

So if you’ve booked a stay in The Mariposa Hotel, one of the premium Los Angeles accommodation options, then you will have to choose very wiseley how to spend your time in the city. Thanks to the incredible location of the downtown LA Mariposa Hotel, you will be perfectly situated to begin your exploration of the city.

So on that first evening, check into your hotel room and think about hitting the gym for a quick session. You are then free to use the outdoor hot tub, and relax by the fire before returning to your room for a comfy night.

Saturday

If it’s your first time in the city then you’ll probably be thinking what everyone thinks when they arrive. You’ll want to see the ‘Hollywood sign’. So day one is all Hollywood, and Beverly Hills based.

The Griffith Observatory

The Griffith Observatory is almost as iconic as the Hollywood sign, and the views are even better. You can tour the building, check out the space displays and take a look at the gigantic telescope!

Hike The Hollywood Sign

This is likely LA’s most iconic location- the Hollywood sign. Sitting on the ridge overlooking the city, this is an absolute must see.

You can hike there and back from the observatory. The views are stunning and the walk is invigorating- plus you get to see one of the most internationally recognised locations in the world!

The Sunset Strip

Next up, head down the hill into the city and visit the Sunset Strip. An area filled with iconic buildings, internationally renowned premium fashion brands, and of course, the Walk of Fame.

Take a look at the 2,500 stars embedded in the sidewalk, try and pick out your favorite celebs and grab a picture!

The Chinese Theatre

The Chinese Theatre was the home of the Oscars until the mid 1940s. It then became one of the key locations for Hollywood movie premiers. Attracting mega stars from all around the world, you can visit and hang out with the impersonators.

Star Spotting in Beverly Hills

Another favorite for first time visitors to the city. Jump on a famous places tour to check out some celebrity cribs and the most expensive neighborhoods in the world!

Sunday

Santa Monica

Sunday is all about relaxation. You did a lot yesterday, you’ve earned the rest!

The Beach

This world famous beach is an absolute paradise. Pick a spot on the white sand and just let the sounds of the ocean relax you.

If you’re feeling adventurous then hire a surfboard and hit the waves. If not then it’s the ice cream parlors for you!

The Pier

Another classic LA landmark, and home to an incredible theme park. Hit the rides, taste the food and hang about for an amazing sunset.

Dinner and Home

Grab some dinner at one of the incredible sea front restaurants, have some drinks and eat yourself to sleep. Then it’s time to head back to your comfortable hotel, for a great night's sleep after an amazing weekend that you will never forget.

[wavy-arms]

I just read the excellent short story "The Hotel Mariposa" by David Barnett and it has some great interactions between a Yautja hunter named Hin'tui and a human woman named Carol. This part makes me chuckle.

Are you trying to impress the human female, Hin'tui? 🤣

[findingnemosworld]

𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 - 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐨 𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐬

・𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: @sunnysideup478

𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬: 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐨 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐬' 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐃'𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲.

𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐟𝐟, 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲!!

The harsh reality is, that dating when you're both public figures is never a facile things; the whole world judges every move you make be it good or bad, each word you utter is twisted into their perception and you cannot risk to show any sign of vulnerability, luckily for them, they were able to dodge any tell tale signs, only ever referring to one another as 'close friends' which sparked irony given that they were the captains of the rival Madrid sides, her being Atletico Madrid's captain; him being Real Madrid's captain, and the pair both being assigned as co captains of the national team.

Their friendship had started rather comically, at a pre season event in which both the men's and women's teams were present, she wanted nothing more to ditch the entire thing, avoid any and all interactions as she was still recovering from a very public split with her ex boyfriend when of all people to collide into, she collided into him; despite her better judgement, the pair ended up chatting in a corner far away from the crowd, confiding in each other about their personal struggles despite barely ever conversing over the course of the years they've known one another.

The friendship had lasted for five years, private and barely ever visible unless they were seen during the Euro's and World Cup season; then, in the blink of an eye their friendship had slowly shifted into a passionate affair they'd both agreed to keep under wraps so as to not allow it to interfere with their careers, it wasn't facile given where they stood in terms of their clubs, sure they'd train together often yet had ensured that not a single human knew of the true nature of their relationship, he was everything she could have hoped for in a man, a real man; she was his source of light each time he felt the world was dark.

That evening, the pair were at his hotel room preparing to head to the Ballon d'Or ceremony as she'd been nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or whilst he was invited to present the award to the 2018 men's winner - as she was adjusting the straps of her dress, she hears his footsteps edging closer to the bedroom, she looks up through the mirror and smiles, he stood in the doorway dressed in a three piece dark navy blue suit. " You look handsome "

He beams, walking up to her until he stood behind her, he wrapped his arms around her waist then kissed her cheek. " And you look delicious, so delicious that I'm going to be distracted the whole night with the thought of being balls deep inside your pussy, mi amor "

She giggles then tilts her head to meet his gaze with an amused expression. " You have the emotional intelligence of a horny teenager, I swear "

He laughs in response, " When someone like me is blessed with the hottest football player in the world as a girlfriend, you bet I’m going to be a raging wild rabbit "

She swiftly turns around to face him, " Do you think I’m going to win? "

His hands cradle her face, thumbs caressing the apples of her cheek, " Whatever the outcome, just know that I’m so proud of you for the season you’ve had, winning the quadruple isn’t easy but you did it, captaining Atletico into so many wins and winning the World Cup, mariposa " he laughs softly, " If anyone deserves it, it’s you "

His words manage to elicit a soft smile followed by a kiss from her, " I’m so lucky to have you in my corner "

" I’m always going to be in your corner " He grins, pecking her lips before adding. " Let’s go before I say fuck the ceremony and rip this dress off of you "

She giggles, " Alright, just … help me out with the zipper please " she turns around.

‘You minx’ He mutters before slowly lifting up the zipper the proceeding to leave a trail of hot kisses across her shoulder eliciting a whine from her, " I’m going I’m going " he sighs.

They finish getting ready, and were on their way to the ceremony separately so as to not raise suspicion; once they reached the venue, they were lead to the red carpet to pose for the cameras and as they were close to one another, a course of ‘SERGIO, Y/N … PICTURE TOGETHER’ rolls through the crowd as the pair exchange a smile before approaching one another to make it seem as if they met just now.

He leans close to whisper, " Still as sexy as the first time we met "

She smiled to the cameras before offering him a soft smile, they were lead to an overzealous reporter that looked on with a broad smile, " I am here with the very talented, Sergio Ramos and the lovely Y/N L/N … How are you feeling tonight? "

" I’m doing good, excited for tonight " Sergio grins.

" Same here " She nods.

" That’s incredible to hear, now Sergio you’re here to present the Ballon d'Or, how do you feel about that? "

Sergio smiles, " I’m honored, it’s not everyday that we can all gather together to honor the legends of our sports and I’m excited to present the award to whomever the winner is "

" Any guesses on who it could be? "

" I don’t know but I do hope that Luka wins " Sergio chuckles.

" We hope so as well, now Y/N you have had an impressive year yourself, being appointed captain of Atletico Madrid, winning the UEFA Champions League with Atletico, the Club World Cup, the championship and on top of that your accomplishments with Spain, the Euro’s and World Cup, how are you feeling so far? "

She exhaled a soft breath and giggles, " I am still in denial, from being a small girl in Mallorca to achieving all of this, it’s a wild ride but one I’m grateful for, regardless of the outcome tonight, I’m walking out with my head held high "

" And looking quite lovely might I add "

Sergio grins, " I agree "

" Sergio, do you think Y/N is in the race? "

" Absolutely, have you seen her skill set? sometimes I’m jealous of her agility, and a little miffed that she’s playing for the enemy lines " Sergio joked

" Yet you’re here supporting me " She retorts with a smirk.

" You two are just adorable, makes it hard for us to believe you’re just friends "

" Have you seen him? " She jokes, " I cannot be in love with a Madrid player "

" Same here " Sergio laughs.

" Well before we leave you guys to it, any advice to aspiring footballers? "

Sergio hums, " Just follow your dream, don’t let the noise affect you "

" True " She nods softly, " Life is a rollercoaster but as long as you believe in yourself, you can do it "

" Thank you for talking to us guys, enjoy the night "

They were approached by several players upon entering the venue, after brief chats with several players, they were lead to their seats as the event was set to start - She sat next to Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí, her national teammates and good friends who had noticed the not subtle gazes Sergio was giving her, Aitana was the first to speak with a playful tone. " I see someone is enchanted "

Alexia chuckles, " You better be careful, Y/N won't admit that she's riding Madrid's biggest cock in existence "

She shot them both a glare, " We're just friends "

Atiana smirks, " Friends? you don’t think we’ve noticed how many times you sneak out of the room whenever we roomed together "

Her cheeks reddened, " I don’t know what you mean "

The two women chuckled before Alexia said with a soft tone, " I mean everyone can see it, I don’t know why you two insist on denying what’s obvious "

She shrugs, " It’s best if we do that then you know … risk the public having more eyes on us, I love him but I don’t want our careers to affect us "

" Aww, I’m sure it won’t " Aitana said.

" Maybe you’re right! " She said.

The event soon began, with several of the most talented individuals receiving the highest level of regards – and then, was the big moment, the women’s Ballon d'Or nominees, Alexia sent a comforting smile to her which she returned; reminding herself that regardless of the result, to be even considered for such an award was an honor in of itself.

" Ladies and gentlemen, to present this award, we’d like to call upon one of the most talented and acclaimed midfielders, Xabi Alonso "

Xabi steps out to a course of cheers rippling through the venue, he steps up to the podium to begin, " Good evening, 2018 has been an exceptional year for the women in our sport, from winning at club and national level to achieving record breaking statistics that honestly … " he pauses chuckling, " can make any of us jealous, nevertheless it is with great honor that I’m here to honor these talented women so without any delay, let’s take a look at the nominees for the women’s Ballon d'Or "

It seemed to last a lifetime, she’s floored by her own as well as the achievements of her teammates and compatriots, she looks over at Alexia who mouths, ‘relax’ as the video comes to an end.

" And the winner of the 2018 women’s Ballon d'Or is … " Xabi proceeds to carefully open the envelope to widespread tension, he grins upon seeing the name, " Y/NL/N "

The level of surprise quickly wares off as Alexia and Aitana embrace her before gesturing to the stage, she walks up, silently hoping that the nerves she felt were concealed behind her smile, she approaches the podium and is greeted by Xabi who congratulates her before presenting the Ballon d'Or award before he made space for her to stand on the podium.

She is met with widespread cheers; amongst the cheers was an overly excited Sergio who clapped and mouthed ‘proud of you’ to her causing her to blush before the cheers quieted down, the hosts spoke.

" Y/N L/N if we may, you deserve this and then some, captaining Atletico Madrid through to several awards not to mention having the highest percentage of defense across all leagues, winner of the World Cup as well as the Euro’s, how do you feel? "

" I am at a loss of words, this … " She gestures to the Ballon d'Or award, " this is a very high level of appreciation, and something I truly did not consider myself worthy of despite my teammates saying otherwise " she breathes out a nervous chuckle, " I am honored, very honored as if it wasn’t for my family I wouldn’t be here, and I would like to dedicate this award to my teammates, my compatriots who’ve been nominated as well as every woman in our sport because what we have achieved and what we continue to achieve is remarkable, so this isn’t an individual achievement, this is teamwork "

" Before we let you go Y/N, we’d like to take a look over at your impressive career "

A video package began to play, highlighting her childhood from the days she played in Mallorca all the way to joining Atletico Madrid, once the package had ended,

" Where do you see yourself going forward? "

" Hopefully achieve more as an individual and as a unit " She smiles.

" Well, we would like to thank you, and congratulations again Y/N "

She retreats backstage and is soon joined by Sergio who pulls her into a warm embrace which seemed to have lasted for a lifetime before he pulled back and said, " I'm so proud of you mariposa, so proud "

" Thank you " She smiled widely, " I'm still in shock "

Sergio beams proudly, " You best believe it amor, you've done it, I couldn't be more proud of you "

Before she can respond, Sergio was asked to prepare, he turns to her and says, " I'll see you later ok "

She nods then smiles, " Ok "

The ceremony continued; she watched as Sergio proudly presented the Ballon d'Or to the man he considered a friend as well as a brother, she knew first hand just how much Sergio cherished his friendship with the Croatian player; to be able to witness it first hand was truly a sight to behold, around a few hours later the ceremony had concluded with the guests traveling to the venue in which the after party was hosted, she was immersed in deep chatter with Atiana, Alexia and their compatriot Mary when all of a sudden a soft deep voice interrupts them,

" Hola, may I interrupt? "

The women turn to their left to see Sergio standing there, Mary, Aitana and Alexia giggle; then Alexia says, " Of course you can, right Y/N? " she nudged her teasingly.

She blushed shaking her head before she sent him a smile. " You can interrupt " she chuckles.

" I was wondering if you'd like to dance with me " Sergio extends his hand.

Aitana chimes in, " She would love to, come on Y/N "

" Yeah .. she would " Mary grins.

She was as red as a tomato by the time she walked with Sergio to the dance floor, he placed one hand on her waist while the other intertwined with her hand, they danced for the better part of the night to the music while he would send her soft smiles causing her to look down and say, "What? "

" Nothing " He grins, " you're just so beautiful "

There it was, despite the years they've been together - Sergio never failed to make her feel flustered like a lovestruck teenage girl, " I can't with you " she giggles.

He beams, " I’m the luckiest guy out there, got me a Ballon d'Or winner as my girl "

" Oh I see " She laughs as they sway from side to side.

" It’s true, though, talented, kind hearted, sexy and a Ballon d'Or winner, the full package " He said, leaning in to press a kiss on her cheek. " I love you " he whispers in her ear.

A shiver rolls down her spine before she replies, " I love you too "

Suddenly, as though they were the only ones in the room, he decides to throw caution out the window - uncaring of who was watching, home of his hands rests on the side of her neck to give press a tender kiss to her lips before pulling back to rest his forehead on hers and whisper, " Let’s head back to the hotel "

She shyly nods, sparing a glance to the girls who share a unanimous grin and mouth, ‘Go on’ to her; then, she takes his hand to follow him out of the venue into the night, their trip back to the hotel was short, mostly due to the fact that he couldn’t keep his lips away from hers; upon arriving to the hotel, they conclude their night the way they know best, a heated session of searing kisses, lingering touches and a love they only knew best.

In the dead of the night, they lie awake, limbs entangled as he decides to break the silence by asking, " You know Luka said something interesting to me "

Her digits draw imaginary shapes across his inked chest, " What is it? "

" He said that we should stop worrying about the press " He said; a ponderous sigh escapes his lips before adding on, " That being on rival clubs shouldn’t be what holds us back from going public "

She remains silent, contemplating the pros as well as cons of going public, not only was she dating a Real Madrid player, she was dating the Real Madrid player, the legendary decorated captain — she had first hand experience of how the media treats female football players despite the success they achieve as oppose to their male counterparts, suddenly she lifts her head up. " I want nothing more than to shout my love for you "

" I know amor " He murmurs, kissing her forehead. " I know you’re scared of how the media will react, I understand but if you ask me, I think we should ignore them, so what if you’re an Atletico player and I’m a Real player, we’re both Spanish in the end, granted from different cities " he suddenly turns to her side, his hand caressing her cheek. " I love you mariposa, more than I can explain into words "

She leaned her face into his touch, smiling at his words before she said. " How about we go public then? just carefully "

" Like a social media post? " He wonders.

She nods, " A simple post "

" I don’t see why not " He shrugs before leaning in to peck her lips, " I don’t care about the world as long as I love you "

" I love you too " She smiles widely.

They fall silent once more before he suggests, " Since we can’t sleep, you want to watch a film? "

" Sure, I don’t mind " She shrugs with a smile.

As the pair settled in comfortably in bed to watch one of the films, Sergio’s phone vibrates violently causing a confused look to appear on his face, he grabs the device to check and a singular message appears to be from Luka.

You might want to check this [ sends link ]

He checks through what was sent; his eyes widen before he says, " Hey mariposa " he whispers.

" Hm " She said.

" Remember how we said we were going to public? " He said.

" Yeah? " She replies.

He shows her his phone screen then says, " I think it’s a bit too late, cause they know now "

Her eyes widen as they look at the screen, she looks at him. " What do we do? "

He grows silent before muttering, " We will figure it out tomorrow " he kissed her forehead. " For now let’s just relax "

[millerflintstone]

My friend from high school, Mariposa, is having a 50th birthday party that is Mardi Gras themed at some fancy hotel in Southeast Miami. Her oldest son is a teen that has chronic health issues that are still a mystery.

I received an invitation via text that I mentioned before in this post (x). What I did not mention, is that as part of the invitation includes a statement of "gifts to Mariposa's Mission are appreciated".

Now, I was curious because we were both honor students so I assumed that she had started some kind of charity because she was always very big on charity work. Now, her motivations behind charity work have always struck me as a bit suspicious and heartbreaking because I believe she said something to the effect of, "well my parents don't need me and I do this work because it makes me feel needed". That's a whole 'nother thing to unpack but I mention it for a reason.

So I texted her and asked what the charity was about. It's not a charity. It's basically a GoFundMe to fund a mission trip with her sons so that she can introduce them to charity work at some point this year. It's been such an important part of her life and she wants to pass that on.

Okay, so first I was flabbergasted that she was having a party like this knowing that her son gets sick at the drop of a hat. When she texted me about what the charity was, she was in the hospital waiting for him to finish with his endoscopy. And she told me that she had been off of work for 8 weeks because she was caring for the most recent bout of sickness.

Why, why, WHY are we thinking about taking the sick child on a trip? If the GoFundMe was for his medical bills, ok. And who knows, maybe it is for that. Her kids' dad is Haitian and her parents did not attend her wedding in protest because they are racist fucks. I wouldn't be surprised if her parents are refusing to help with her medical bills for her kids but did want to throw a 50th birthday party for her. I can see them doing that.

We're due for a catch up call and maybe I'll learn more at a later date but this all seems unrealistic and unreasonable without additional info.

[blueberry-912]

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