Chapter 2

They knew it had to end sometime, there nice little break from reality but here they are, at their next show. Roman and Dean had just pulled up into the arena's almost vacant parking lot. They were here earlier then most of their co-workers because HHH had wanted to have a meeting with Roman before the show. It was extremely rare for HHH to come to house shows so Roman knew it was regarding his interference in Dean's match, which of course upset Dean. The last thing he wanted in the world was for Roman to get in trouble with The Authority all because of him.

"It will be fine Dean, I am sure HHH is just going to yell at me a little but that's it!" Roman was trying to keep Dean from worrying like that is even possible.

"Well just tell me what he says and don't keep it from me to keep me from getting upset either." Dean said running his hand through curly dirty blonde hair.

"It will be fine Dean, I am sure HHH will just give me a stern talking too. There is nothing for you to worry about." Roman smiled at Dean.

Dean sighed. "Okay, I will try not to worry but it's hard." Roman grabbed Dean's hand, noticing he was going to start rubbing his shoulder as he often did when nervous and gave it a squeeze.

Roman pulled into a parking spot. They got out of the black SUV they had rented at the airport. They usually rented cars or mini vans but the SUV was all the rental agency had available on such short notice. Dean loved it though.

"We should rent SUV's more often." Dean said.

"Dean, they cost more." Roman said as they got out of the truck and started unloading their bags.

"Yeah but they are comfortable and look way cooler then a minivan." Dean said helping Roman take down their bags.

"Who the Hell uses the word cooler anymore?"

"Lots of people do and quit trying to change the subject!" Dean said locking the car door.

"I'm not!" Roman argued as he stared off toward the back of the parking lot.

In the distance they could see a few of the WWE superstar's private buses. Only the best superstars had their own private bus such as John Cena and Randy Orton. They couldn't miss their buses; their faces were plastered all over the sides as with the WWE logo.

Roman and Dean watched as Seth Rollins got off of Randy's bus with a few bags. You couldn't miss him either, with his two toned black and white hair down, wearing his black skinny jeans and probably a rock band shirt he was known to sport often. It figures Seth would be riding with Randy since Seth had joined the Authority.

Seth waited by the door and Randy was next to come out of the bus wearing sweat pants and a tee-shirt carrying a gray duffle bag. They were both smiling and talking excitedly that they didn't at first notice Dean and Roman.

"Are you ok?" Dean asked. Roman was wearing sunglasses so Dean couldn't see what was in Roman's overly expressive eyes at times. Dean was pretty good about covering up his feelings, Roman not so much.

"I'm fine." Roman sighed. "I just wonder if he even waited to hit me in the back with the chair first before jumping into bed with that snake."

Dean knew Roman was referring to Randy as the snake since he is known as The Viper. Roman was still hurting from the betrayal. Roman had been the first one to feel Seth's betrayal but it was Dean who Seth took out all his hate out on. Dean was sure it was HHH's idea to take out Roman first which Seth did only so he could concentrate most of his aggression on Dean.

Dean Put his arms around Roman, not sure what to say but he just wanted Roman to know that he was there for him. Dean was a little surprised that Roman hugged him back but he did and laid his head on Dean's shoulder. It was hard to imagine that inside this strong, powerful man beat the most sensitive of hearts.

Seth may have been the one always trying to keep the group on the same page but it was Roman that always showed them the most love and care.

The parking lot was basically empty, most the wrestlers had not arrived yet. Just the private buses because since they were like their own personal hotel, they always got to the shows earlier than the ones who traveled by car or plane. No one was really around to see the tender moment between Roman and Dean, except for one former partner who sported two-tone hair.

Seth by chance glanced that way and he stopped dead in his tracks. Mr. Money in the Bank, Seth Rollins stood there in disbelief at first watching his former partners hugging, not believing what he was seeing by his chocolate brown eyes. By all accounts, Roman had disassociated himself from Dean completely and they had gone their separate ways. That had been HHH's plan to begin with, to break them completely up. Sure a few nights ago at Smackdown, Roman had came out to help Dean but Seth had assumed that was because of fellow Authority member Randy Orton who he had an on screen feud with. Now, watching this tender moment unfold right before his eyes left him in a state of shock and left no doubt there was much more going on than that. He felt like he was cemented to that exact spot just watching his former lover and his former best friend hugging.

"Seth, you OK?" Randy asked when Seth had suddenly just stopped and was looking off into the parking lot. That was when Randy spotted Dean and Roman in an embrace. Randy looked at Seth's face and he could see confusion written all over his handsome face. "Seth!" Randy touched his arm lightly waking him out of his stupor. He grabbed Randy and quickly dragged him behind the front of the bus realizing the two men thought that they were alone and no one would see them.

Seth put his finger up to his lips. SHHHHHH! They continued to stand there watching the two men. Just then they saw the two men kiss tenderly.

"Holy Shit! I thought you said he was straight!" Randy whispered to Seth and Seth glared at Randy trying to warn him to be quiet. Randy nodded and so they both just stood there silently until Roman and Dean left to go inside the arena. Once the cost was clear, Seth took a deep steadying breath. He still couldn't believe what he just witnessed.

Randy could tell that Seth's was pissed. His usually chocolaty eyes were now black.

"Dude, you ok? I thought you were over Reigns."

Seth just shook his head in disbelief. "They never got along, WTF?"

"You didn't expect Roman to stay single forever did you? You should have known he was going to move on."

"Yeah but not with Ambrose." Seth had a deep dislike for Dean.

Randy just shook his head. "Get over it!" Randy was never the compassionate type and Seth glared at the back of Randy's head. He didn't much like Randy, just like Ambrose he was a means to an end. Jumping into the snake's lair was going to fast track him to a championship, and being Mr. Money in the Bank guaranteed him a championship in the future. It was just a matter of biding his time.

"Why do you hate Dean so much anyways? You too seem to get along when you two were in The Shield." Randy asked.

"You mean I tolerated the lunatic that doesn't mean we got along."

"Hey since he likes men now, do you think I have a shot? I like the crazy ones, they are always more feisty in bed."

They were feistier probably because he was forcing himself on them since Randy had a reputation of with either blackmailing his supposed lovers or forcing them into sex, Seth thought disgustedly. He even preferred Ambrose to Randy but he had to get a head. Ever since coming over to The Authority, Randy had been trying his best to get him into bed but Seth was not playing that game and since HHH saw a lot of potential in him and saw him as the future face of the company, Randy wouldn't dare do anything to jeopardize his working relationship with HHH or his career in WWE.

"Just so you know, Roman is off limits, PERIOD! You go near him and I will bash your head in." Seth's icy cold voice meant he means business.

Randy turned to look at Seth and saw how serious he was. "OK! I got it! You still love him, fine. So does that mean Ambrose is fair game though? He is damn HOT plus, I see how your feud with Ambrose is getting a lot of attention." Randy thought for a moment which was never a good thing Seth thought to himself. "The fans love your feud because it's real. You two have a genuine animosity towards each other. Dean really feels he was wronged and wants revenge, you just hate the guy and you ruined a fan favorite faction. The chemistry is amazing!"

"Yeah and your point? Seth asked.

"If I target Dean then Roman's hate and anger will be real towards me. The fans will sense it, plus helping you beat up on Ambrose from time to time will heighten the animosity towards each other. What do you think?"

"I think you are one sick bastard! You're not going to hurt Dean are you?"

"Do you really care?"

Seth thought for a minute. "Not really, but Roman will."

Randy chuckled. "I get it; you don't want to tied in with it. Listen, I will just try and scare him a little, maybe get a little taste, nothing extreme?"

Except Randy's idea of nothing extreme was not really giving them a choice, but that was none of Seth's business. He had a championship to win and sometimes you have to dance with the devil to make your dreams come true.

"Just make sure I stay out of this." Seth and Randy left their hiding spot and began making their way inside the building. "I wonder why they are here so early anyways." Seth said.

"Apparently HHH is not happy with Roman for interfering in Dean's match on Smackdown and he wanted to have a little talk with him."

"He is not in trouble, is he?" Seth grabbed Randy by the arm to stop him and Randy turned around and cocked an eyebrow at him.

"I'm not going to have to worry about you double crossing me all for your lover, am I Seth?"

"No, I am on board with The Authority, 100% that doesn't mean I want Roman harmed in anyway."

Randy sighed shaking his head at him. "No, he is not in any real trouble. HHH is just going to read him the riot act that's all. HHH is smart man, he knows that Roman is a future champion; he won't jeopardize that over something so small. Feel better? Now I am heading to catering, are you coming?"

"No, I am going to run and throw my stuff in a locker first, I will meet you there." Seth turn to leave Randy but he wasn't heading to the locker room, he got directions to HHH's make shift office he set up whenever he came to shows.

Seth made his way to the elevator went to the second floor of the arena and went to where he was directed. He saw a chair over in the corner and he sat down waiting for Roman to come out. Occasionally Seth would hear some loud shouting coming from the office across from the chair Seth was sitting in but then it got real quiet. 15 minutes later, Roman walked out looking not to happy at all and his scowl deepened when he saw Seth sitting there.

Roman stared at Seth for a few moments wondering what he was doing here until it dawned on him he was probably here to see HHH.

"You can go in now, I'm done." Roman said and went to leave.

"Roman." Seth's voice was hesitant.

"What do you want?" Roman asked as Seth got up and walked over to Roman.

"I'm not here to see HHH, I came to see you."

"Why? What do you want?" Roman was cautious knowing Seth could not be trusted.

"Are you in any trouble?" Seth asked.

Roman looked at Seth to see if he was gloating but all he saw was concern in his chocolate brown eyes.

"For?" Roman asked.

"You know, for interfering in my match with Dean."

"Randy Orton interfered first." Roman defended his involvement.

"But that was in the script, you coming out as Dean's savior was not, so are you?"

"It is none of your concern anymore Seth, you made that clear. So I want you to just leave me alone." Roman was angry. How dare he act like he cared when he so viciously turned his back on him.

"Is that the real reason or is Dean the reason? A few weeks ago you weren't talking to him and now you two are hanging all over each over. What's the deal?"

"Who the fuck do you think you are? You lost any right to interrogate me the night you hit me in the back with a chair and ran off to join the enemy."

"Come on Rome, it was for to be a future WWE champion. If given the opportunity, you would have done the same."

Roman ran his hand through his hair and hissed. "How dare you compare yourself to me? I was always there for you and Dean. I would never have betrayed the Shield. You guys were like family and you so carelessly tossed us away Seth." Roman looked up at the ceiling for a moment trying to control his raging emotions. "How could you do it? How could you throw it all away, we were on top of the mountain. We were the winners and you betrayed us and joined the losing side."

"That's where you are wrong Roman! They run the show like it or not, they are going to open doors for me, like becoming Mr. Money in the Bank. I want to be champion someday soon and being with you guys was great but we were going nowhere."

"Fine, even if I believe you, there was another way about going through with it, like coming to us and telling us that you were offered a deal and you wanted to take it, like a man. I would have understood. Not that sneak attack coward shit you pulled. How do you even sleep at night knowing what you did to us?" Roman stood face to face with Seth. This was a long time coming. The real story not some bullshit cooked up by HHH.

"It had to go down that way, HHH's rules. He wanted The Shield completely dismantled. He was surprised when you stuck with Dean as long as you did but he could tell the end was imminent. You and Dean never got along." Seth sighed. "AS for us, it was a hard decision but I had to do what was best for me."

"Fine, then leave me alone." Roman sneered. He turned to leave.

"Why are you with Dean? Are you just traveling buddies, friends, or lovers?"

"None of your damn business and you need to stop asking about him as well. You broke his heart also. He trusted and loved you like a brother and you turned your back on him knowing how difficult it is for Dean to trust anyone."

"I don't give a damn about that moron."

"Don't you ever talk about Dean that way again around me or so help me I will spear you straight to HELL!" Roman got right in Seth's face and the look in Roman's gray depths let Seth know just how much Dean meant to him.

"So how did you get into his pants? I know you had a crush on him and I could see you making a move but he is not even gay. I tried several times when we were in FCW and he shot me down every time."

"So is that why you don't like him, because he wouldn't sleep with you?"

"Well to be truthful, I tried to sleep with him without really knowing him but once I got to know him, I am glad he turned me down. He is too neurotic!"

"How can you say that? You once called him your best friend. You always got along with him, better than I did!"

"No I put up with him for the sake of the team. For all his faults, his skill of the mic was what got us noticed, and we needed that. I am good with manipulation, what can I say." Seth looked all smug telling him that.

"Then were you manipulating me? I mean I wasn't the smartest of the team, right? You needed Dean's mouth and my muscles to get you ahead."

"We were real Ro! Everything I said to you was real, how I felt for you was real!"

"Well you sure could fool the Hell out of me, because if I meant anything to you whatsoever, you would have confided in me, trusted me. If you know anything about me, then you know I would have wanted better for you. We could have still stayed together, but no, you took matters into your own hands. If you're feeling guilty, don't, I have accepted it and I am moving on. Have a nice life!"

"So you're moving on with Dean, right? I don't get it, you can't stand Dean."

"It's you I can't stand Seth! Dean may have problems but he is loyal, unlike you."

"You make him sound like a puppy! So you're with him because you know he won't leave you?"

Roman finally lost his cool. "I am with him because I like him! I respect him, he is a good person. He has always been there for me even when we were fighting. He is goofy and adorable sometimes, other times he is strong and cocky. But we have seen the vulnerable side of Dean. At times he is so vulnerable and it pisses me off what you did to him. Walked away like almost everyone else in his life! You made him think you cared but you didn't, you never really did! You used us both for your greedy own selfishness. I am done. You made your choice!" Roman again tried to leave.

"You should keep an eye on Dean!"

Roman turned around so fast that it surprised Seth.

"Why are you threatening him?" Roman's gray eyes were like daggers and Seth flinched from the malice in his voice.

"Me, no. I know we have our feud thing going on and there is lot of talk about it. If anything it is going to help both of our careers. Randy is the one that Dean needs to be weary of."

"Why is that?"

"Now that Randy has seen you two he are together and he now thinks that Dean is gay he wants him. I told him that you were off limits though."

"But you had no problem at all throwing Dean his way huh?" Roman was so mad.

"How can you hang around that creep? You know what he has a reputation of doing. How can you condone this?"

"I am just warning you Ro, and no I don't condone it! I know that this is sick that is why I had to keep you safe."

"He hasn't forced himself on you has he?" Roman asked wondering if he was forced to also turn on him as well.

"Randy knows to leave me alone; I am HHH's new pet, his new rising star. Randy would never touch me or piss me off in any way. I know how he thinks, this feud you two have going on will intensify if he takes it to the next level."

"Meaning Dean?"

"His career has been stale the last few years; this feud with you is what is reviving his comatose career. I know that, HHH knows that, and Randy does too. Nothing makes an audience believe more than when real emotion is driving it! That is why my feud with Dean is shaping up to be the feud of the year. There is real hate and animosity there."

"So exactly why are you telling me all this, wouldn't you want Randy to do his best to destroy Dean, you claim to not like him?"

"I just don't want what he does to be thrown at my doorstep. I care about you still Ro. I know you hate me right now but I don't want you to blame me for this also."

"Why not, you practically threw Dean at Randy; you could have used your influence to protect Dean as well."

"It wouldn't have worked. Fucking Dean would be a bonus, but the real prize is to step up your feud, he's desperate right now. His career is what he really cares about. HHH is supporting Randy now but something has to change or even HHH won't be able to protect him much longer. He sees what is going on in my feud, how the people are responding. Dean is just a means to an end." Seth sighed. "Maybe I am not that different from Randy in that aspect."

Roman shook his head sadly at his former partner, friend, and lover. Things could have been different. But there was no time to dwell on that. He needed to find Dean. "I got to go!" Roman took off and pulled out his phone to try and call Dean and find out where he was. Roman cried out in frustration when it went straight o voicemail. Dean hated his phone and kept it off more then he kept it on. Roman got on the escalator and decided to try his cousin, Jimmy USO.

"Hey Roman, what's up?" Jimmy USO said in his usually cheerful manner.

"Hey, where are you at?" Roman asked.

"In catering why?"

"Is Dean there?"

"He just left a minute ago."

"Can you do me a favor and gout and see if he is still in the hall and keep him there with you until I get there?"

"I guess so, is everything OK?"

"Yeah this arena is just so big I don't want to have to look around all over for him. He turned his phone off again."

"OK CUZ! No problem! I will go look for him now."

Jimmy Uso put his phone in his pocket and took off for the door. He stepped out into the quiet hallway and looked around. He saw Dean up a ways. Dean was distracted with his phone. Out of the corner of Jimmy's eye he could see a shadow. He looked closely and saw Randy Orton standing in the shadows, staring at Dean. Randy didn't notice Jimmy staring at Randy as Randy stared at Dean. Dean was oblivious to either man in the hall with him, so caught up with trying to cut his phone on.

Jimmy Uso knew that Dean was technologically impaired. Dean was a simple person and liked simple things. The only thing flashy about Dean Ambrose was his personality which was flashier then any gold, diamond or gem stone you could think of, a rare diamond in the rough.

Randy looked like he was stalking him the way he was being so covert in his observation of Dean. Jimmy knew something was not right.

"Hey Dean!" Jimmy shouted loudly. Jimmy could see that he had caught Randy by surprise but Jimmy acted like he didn't know Randy was there in the corner as Jimmy ran over to Dean.

"Hey Jimmy, what's up?" Dean asked still messing with his phone.

Jimmy sighed and took the phone from Dean and stared playing with it.

"It's dead Dean, you have to charge it!"

"Oh so that is why it wouldn't turn on."

Jimmy shook his head in bewilderment. When we get that thing charged, I am going to show you how to use it; Roman wants you to come back to catering with me. He will be here in a moment."

"I just ate."

"Yeah but Roman wants to talk to you."

Dean remembered that Roman had that important meeting with HHH so he nodded and went back into catering. They sat down and 5 minutes later Roman joined them. While Roman was up getting a plate, Jimmy excused himself saying he needed to get an apple so he could talk to Roman.

"Hey Cuz! I just wanted you to know that when I went out into the hallway to find Dean, Randy Orton was in a corner just staring at him. Dean didn't even know he was there. I got a really weird vibe." Jimmy told Roman as Roman grabbed a grilled chicken sandwich.

Roman sighed angrily. "I was afraid of that. Seth warned me that Randy was after Dean. I was hoping he was lying to me but it looks like he is telling the truth." Roman picked up a small side salad.

"After Dean, for what?"

Roman gave Jimmy a weird look.

"What, seriously? I have heard about him but I didn't think it was true. What a pervert!" Jimmy cocked his head to the side. "Wait, I thought Dean was straight!" Jimmy thought for a minute, looked at Roman then looked at Dean and then looked at Roman and then looked at Dean again. "What is it with you and these white boys?" Jimmy asked.

"SHHHHHH!" Roman mumbled to Jimmy.

"Sorry!" Jimmy whispered. "Does Dean know?"

"No, I just found out and that is when I called you. Can you do me a favor; can you and Jey keep an eye on him tonight?" Roman asked. Roman picked up a fruit cup and water.

"You are going to have to tell him Roman, he is going to know something is up with me and Jey hanging around."

"I will, after the show tonight. I have a match with Kane tonight; Dean is only going out during Seth's match to attack him. I don't want to upset him just yet here."

"You mean you don't want him to flip the Hell out and go after Randy by himself."

"Pretty much, I just need to talk with him in a more private setting, somewhere far from Randy and Seth."

"No problem, I will have to tell Jey about this but you know you can count on us to keep this all quiet."

"Thanks CUZ! I appreciate it!"

"No problem!" Jimmy went off to sit with Jey and fill him in on what was going on.

Roman picked up his tray and made his way over to the table where Dean was waiting for him.

"Hey Big Man, everything OK? You and Jimmy looked very serious."

Roman sat down beside Dean. "Oh yeah, everything is fine."

"Was it about your meeting with HHH? How did it go?"

"Good, like I expected, he yelled at me and threatened me…"

Dean's blue eyes went wide. "I don't want you to stick your neck out for me anymore. OK!"

Roman gray eyes stared into Dean's for a moment and he sighed. "It's just so hard. For 3 years we were watching each other's back, we were there for each other and now I am just supposed to turn a blind eye whenever you are in trouble?"

"Yes!" Dean quickly answered. "We are not a team anymore, we are not enemies but we are not allies unless scripted. I will be OK! You have to trust me to be my own wrestler."

Roman sighed. "You are right Dean! I won't interfere in your matches anymore." Roman took a bit of his sandwich; he then realized Dean was already done eating. "I am sorry I held you up from getting ready."

"I don't have much going on tonight, just running in on Seth's match, nothing special. Besides I would rather be here with you then getting ready." Roman smiled at Dean and took another bite. He was hungry but he was hungrier for Dean then food.

They were conscience of the fact the room was full now so they kept an appropriate amount of distance between them. But their eyes spoke to each other and Dean blushed which Roman was starting to enjoy seeing.

"Hey Roman, sorry to bother you but when you get done, I want to go over tonight's match with you." Both men looked up to see Kane standing there. It was still so weird when they saw him in normal clothes. Both men quickly put their game faces on. It was still early in the relationship and they weren't ready to come out as a couple just yet to their co-workers.

"Actually I need to get ready if you want to talk with Roman." Dean said standing up. Roman looked upset about him leaving Dean noticed. Dean watched as he turned his head toward the Uso's and Jey nodded. Dean watched as Jey came bouncing over their way since the Uso's always seem to be on a sugar high.

"Roman. Kane. Dean what's up?"

"Hey Jey, me and Kane are going over our match tonight, Dean was just going to go get ready for tonight."

Jey not skipping a beat quickly looked at Dean. "Hey mind if I tag along? I have to get ready as well."

Dean thought that was odd since he never really hung out with the Uso's before. "I guess, what about Jimmy?" Dean looked over at Jey's twin and saw Jimmy and his wife Naomi having a private moment. "Oh I see, want to give the love birds some time alone."

"Yeah, they're newlyweds so they are constantly kissing and hugging each other, it's so annoying." Roman, Dean, and Kane all chuckled at how uncomfortable Jey was.

"Hey Dean, I will see you in a little bit!" Roman said.

"OK!"

Jey and Dean took off to the locker room as Kane and Roman went over the tonight's match.

Dean and Jey entered the locker room to see Seth was the only wrestler in the locker room. Seth was already ready, just finishing up putting his black gloves on.

Seth looked up and saw Dean and Jey. Seth smirked realizing Roman had put the Uso's up to being Dean's bodyguards. Dean obviously didn't know about Randy because Dean would have torn up the place looking for Randy with his eyes blazing shouting at the top of his lungs. Dean could never control himself, Seth thought.

"Oh good, if you can get away from your boy toy, we need to talk about the match tonight. Whatever we decide, I will relay it back to Heath." Seth said.

Dean knew Seth was referring to his match tonight with Heath Slater.

Jey not taking the insult lightly had a little jab of his own. "Hey Seth, Catwoman called, she wants her cat suit back!"

Dean couldn't help the snicker; he put his hand over his mouth to keep from laughing, not just from the insult but from Seth's angry glare.

"HAHAHA! That's original!" Seth slammed his locker door shut. "Can we talk outside?" Seth looked straight at Dean.

"Sure!" Jey grabbed Dean's arm suddenly and Dean looked at Jey's hand around his bicep, he looked at Jey with his eyebrows raised.

"Problem?" Dean asked Jey curiously.

"No, I just thought that you had to get ready that's all."

"Don't worry Lover Boy; we are just going to be outside the door." Seth said walking towards the door.

"I'll be right back, besides it takes you longer then me because of the face paint you wear."

"OK, don't be gone too long." Dean was confused. The Uso's barely talked to him without Roman around and now they were hanging all over him like they were his best friends. Dean realized that Roman must have told his cousins about them. Not surprising since family was everything to Roman and his family were really tight.

Dean followed Seth out the door and they walked a little ways down the hall before Seth stopped and turned around. "OK, this is just a house show so it doesn't have to be crazy. What were you thinking?"

At least they could be professional considering all the hard feelings, Dean thought. "Well, I could either come down from the ramp or from the side through the audience. How about from under the ring?"

"The ramp would be less complicated."

"Yeah but it's boring. I was thinking of getting a uniform from security, walk around the audience towards the end and right after you pin Slater, then come in the ring."

Seth had to admit, Dean was really creative! "That actually sounds good but you sure you wouldn't want to save that for a live show."

"Nah, Authority wants me to do something different this Monday on RAW but that wouldn't work for your match at that time."

"True! OK that sounds good to me, Security wears yellow shirts so I should be able to spot you early on but not to quickly where you can't at least get close enough to me."

"How far am I supposed to go?" Dean asked.

"The usual, you may get a hit or kick in and I get away. Not sure which way I will run, maybe through the timekeeper's booth and over the barricade and security can get me out of there easily enough."

"Great, I will just act like a chair is in my way and I can't get to you fast enough and then exit through the entrance. " Dean said.

"Any promos?" Seth asked.

"No, they said the schedule is pretty tight so we just scream at each other."

"OK, well I guess we are all set, since I am already ready, I will go ahead and talk to security about getting me out of their but you will need to talk to them about your uniform and making sure no one bothers you in the crowd. I will talk to Heath; he is going to just laugh at us so no biggie there. So I will see you out there." Seth took off in the direction of security. Dean watched as his former partner walked away. Seth took out his cell phone and started calling Heath. Dean couldn't believe how impersonal their relationship had gotten. At one time they were so close there was so much warmth between them, now Dean just felt cold and alone. He was already missing Roman. He pulled out his cell to find out where Roman was and then he remembered his phone was dead.

"Damn cell phones!" Dean grumbled.

"Problem Dean?"

Dean looked up into the cold eyes of the Viper, Randy Orton. Randy had a smirk on his face that made Dean feel uncomfortable but he shook it off. Great, first Seth and now Randy, his day just keeps getting better and better.

"I was just going to call Roman but my cell is dead."

"Would you like to borrow mine to call Roman?" Randy reached into his pocket and handed Dean his phone.

Dean took one look at it and had no idea how to use it. "How does it work?"

"Sorry I have to unlock it first." Randy took the phone from Dean making sure his hand touched Dean's.

"Why don't I call him for you. "

"How do you have Roman's number?" Dean wondered.

Randy just smirked. From the employee directory of course. I have everyone's number just in case." Randy dialed Roman's number and let it ring a couple of times. He knew Roman wouldn't pick up a call from him. "He doesn't seem to be answering." Randy ended the call and put his phone back in his pocket. "Is there something I can help you with?"

Dean thought Randy was acting weird and staring a bit too much at him to his liking. "No, I guess I better get going." Dean tried to walk away but Randy stepped in front of him.

"You know Dean; I think we have gotten off on the wrong foot. I mean, we should hang out sometime, get to know each other, Evolution and The Shield are no more so no reason we can't become friends."

"You never wanted to be my friend before?" Dean was curious where this was going but yet he knew Randy was definitely up to something.

"That is because you and your friends kept triple power bombing me for a while but me and Seth let it go. Maybe we can bury the hatchet, what do you say?" Dean felt like he was being cornered since Randy kept advancing and Dean began backing away until he felt the cold wall against his back.

Randy's dark eyes could see Dean's pale blue eyes widen. Randy was close to him. Randy trapped Dean in with his arms.

"I love your cologne." Randy said and Dean stood there frozen not sure what was going on.

Dean definitely felt cornered by the Viper and that pissed him off. Almost instantly Randy saw Dean's eyes blazing once he realized what Randy was doing. "I suggest you put your damn arms down unless you want to lose them. Viper's don't have arms and I will be more than happy to rip yours off." Dean's raspy voice was ice cold and Randy drew back.

Randy didn't need a big scene to happen right here in the hall plus Ambrose was fiery and way too unpredictable. He definitely wasn't use to dealing with someone like Dean but that excited him even more. He loved a challenge and Ambrose was just the man to give him just that. That was perfect for Randy, which just meant the victory would be that much sweeter.

"Get the Hell away from him now before I knock your teeth down your throat Orton." Both men looked towards Roman heading their way. Roman's perfectly chiseled face was scowling at Randy, gray eyes directly locked with Randy's dark challenging eyes.

The momentary distraction gave Dean the time he needed to duck around Randy and walked towards Roman but Roman could see how pissed Dean was. Dean walked right past Roman without as much as a word.

That didn't stop Roman from marching right up to Randy and getting right in his face. "I suggest that you leave him alone Orton."

"Why? Are you his keeper?"

"As far as you're concerned I might as well be GOD because I will take your ass out!" Roman threatened his smile marred with his angry scowl and his eyes blazing. His long beautiful dark hair was pulled back and his fist was clenched ready to kick Randy's ass.

Randy enjoyed watching Roman get so worked up. "I was just wondering Roman, does Dean like me? Because I think he is pretty cute! I guess I am asking is do you think I have a shot?" Roman shook his head ready to pounce when Jimmy and Jey jumped in between the men.

"Come on guys, the show has already started! Roman we have to go finish getting ready." The Uso's grabbed Roman and both steered him toward the locker room. "Why did you do that for? That guy needed to be punched?"

"Maybe so but do you want to be fired because of that asshole? Then Dean would be here all by himself." Jimmy said as the men headed towards the back of the locker room to get ready for their matches.

Roman sighed knowing Jimmy was right. "I don't even know where Dean headed off to and he looked pissed."

"At Orton?" Jey asked.

"Yeah, but at me too. He knows I am keeping something from him but I just wanted to talk to him away from all this. Private."

"You know he is a hot head." Jey said.

"That is putting it mildly." Jimmy laughed.

10 minutes later, Dean walked into the locker room with the security uniform. He went to the opposite side of the locker room from where Roman and the Uso's were.

Jimmy and Jey left so they could go get in position for their match since it was next. Roman went over to Dean but Dean wouldn't look at him.

"Dean!" Roman's voice was soft and instantly Dean felt bad for ignoring Roman.

Dean looked at Roman with his pale blues eyes that were still fiery but he had calmed down from earlier. "Do you need to tell me something?"

"Yes I do but this isn't the place." Roman looked around quickly just to make sure that the locker room was indeed empty besides them two. Roman cupped Dean's face and Dean closed his eyes feeling Roman's warmth on his skin. "Please trust me that I will talk to you once we leave. Too many eyes and ears are here. I am taking a chance just doing this." Roman bent down kissed Dean's lips softly and Dean opened his eyes as the touch of Roman's lips sent an electric charge down his back. Dean blushed and he nodded.

"I have to hurry. Seth's match is next."

"OK!" Roman sat down and watched as Dean quickly dressed. He loved looking at Dean's well sculpted body.

Dean tried to ignore Roman watching him dress. They would dress in front of each other all the time, it was no big deal. Things were different now that they were in an intimate relationship. He couldn't help but to feel self-conscious about his body. Roman had the perfect physique.

"What is with the security guard out fit?"

"Oh, the last couple of minutes of his match I will be walking around the audience and as soon as he pins Heath Slater I run in and attack him. The outfit will let me blend in and get closer."

"This is just a house show, isn't that a little too flashy?" Roman asked. Dean just smirked. "I don't do low key!"

Roman just smiled. Dean put on the hat pulling it down low shielding his eyes and then the men left for their matches.

Dean smiled as he walked through the audience. They barely noticed him, too busy watching and screaming at Seth that he sold out. Who would have though Seth could make a good heel? Dean never thought so, but he did. It was weird for Dean being considered a face. He never really felt comfortable in that spot but he didn't dwell on it too much. His character never set out to be the good guy, just a guy wronged looking for revenge. Dean mused how funny life sometimes imitates art.

A few security guards followed him, not to close but close enough in case he needed help. Seth match was winding down so he made his way closer to the ring. He hopped over the barricade during the pin and as soon as Seth stood up and the referee raised his hand in victory, Dean was on him. Just like planned, Dean probably got one hit and one kick in to get the crowd cheering his name.

Seth grabbed his briefcase and exited through the time keeper's box. The audience members there were thrilled to see Seth so close to them which is why Seth wanted to leave through he audience, so the fans could benefit from seeing him. They screamed at each other but then Seth left and Dean left the ring and walked up the ramp.

Once Dean was finished he headed toward the lounge to watch Roman's match. He knew Roman was nervous going up against a veteran like Kane; anyone really would be considering they were still considered newbie's.

The match was going great and Roman had the match won until Randy Orton showed up and started hitting Roman. Dean didn't even consider what his role was here tonight and now Dean knew. Dean felt his fists clenched as Randy laid a few punches in Roman's face but Roman quickly got the upper hand. When Kane stood up as Randy was down, Roman got ready for his Superman Punch. The crowd was cheering Roman's name. The house was lit up with Roman chants. Once Kane was laid out and a disoriented Randy stood up, Roman speared Randy. Kane and Randy both rolled out of the ring and made their way up the ramp as Roman stood on the ropes, raising his arms in victory. The crowd loved it!

Dean quickly went to the locker room to shower and get dressed. Few wrestlers were in there at this point. As Dean finished showering, Roman walked in with Randy and Kane trailing behind him.

"Great match Big Guy!" Dean said to Roman and then went over to their corner. Roman grabbed his shower caddy but decided to wait until Dean was dressed before showering since Orton kept staring at Dean in his towel. The Uso's came over and sat down and they all started talking.

"You might as well forget about it dude, Dean has The Samoan body Guard crew watching his back now." Seth said to Randy.

"What I want to know is how they know!" Randy glared straight at Seth.

"Dude really? The fact that you are staring at him like you want to pounce on him that even the Uso's noticed and went over there. Or how about you stalking Dean in the hall twice and getting caught. A few people are already talking about it! Places like this have eyes and ears in the walls. Not very subtle are you. It was sloppy work. You have lost your touch Orton."

"Or maybe this is my chance to finally pay back The Shield for all the shit they have done to me over the past year and a half and I can take all my frustrations out on Dean. I can't take them out on you or Roman because you have your lips around HHH's cock."

"I am not sucking his cock?" Seth said disgustedly. "Only a matter of time, just like I had to. Then once you wear out your usefulness, you will be thrown to the side for younger and hungrier competitors. You will see what I am talking about." Randy stalked off to the shower.

Seth walked over to Dean who was now waiting on Roman in the shower. The Uso's had left so they were the only ones left. "Good match!" Seth said to a bewildered Dean.

"Thanks you to."

"Could you tell Randy I am going to the bus? I need some rest." Seth said picking up his bags. Dean wanted to say no but they were all professionals.

"Sure."

As soon as Seth left Randy came to and went over to his locker. He had forgotten his tooth brush. Dean got up and walked over to Randy. "Seth wanted you to know he went to the bus already." Dean's raspy voice made Randy smile.

"Thanks, you should come by sometime."

"What?" Dean was confused.

"To my bus, it's really nice. It has a kitchen, two bedrooms, and entertainment room, all the luxuries of home." Randy smiled at Dean.

"No thanks!" Dean turn to leave but Randy gently grabbed his arm.

"I am just trying to be nice." Randy said with a smile.

If this had been the Indies, Dean would have told Randy to go "FucK OFF!" but WWE was a more professionally run company and Dean loved working there so he thought first before he answered, which is quite unusual for him. "I appreciate the offer Randy, but you hang with Seth and we have never really gotten along and I just think we should keep our distance outside of work."

Again Dean tried to walk away but Randy grabbed his arm again, this time more roughly. "You are a smart ass little shit aren't you!"

Dean just glared at him and pulled his arm out of Randy's grasp. "Keep your damn hands off of me if you want to keep your teeth." Dean sneered.

"Hey, what is going on?" Roman's loud voice echoed through the locker room.

"Nothing Rome! Randy has to go catch up with his boyfriend before he leaves without him."

Randy grabbed his bags and leaned over to Dean and silently whispered in his ear, "This isn't over!" Randy quickly left.

"What did he say to you?" Roman demanded.

"I will tell you in the car, can you please just get dressed so we can leave. It's a long drive to our next show."

Roman nodded and hurriedly got dressed. He brushed his hair out but he figured he would let his hair air dry. They grabbed up their things and left. Roman was nervous about having to tell Dean that he had a target on his back all because of him and what HH had planned for him. This was going to be a long drive. Roman sighed!

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