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On Raw the next night, it was akward to say the least between Roman and Dean and everyone knew it, but have no clue as to why. They still shared a private locker room, but Roman was on one end, and Dean on the other. It took everything Dean had to not go over there and kiss him to hell and back. He knows he fucked up royally, and honestly, he can't think of a way to win him back yet. He knows deep down that Roman, who usually is very forgiving of what you do to him, won't ever forgive him for this. But he knows he has to at least try. As far as he knew, Roman hated him more than he thought possible, and he hates himself more for it.

After Dean got ready for his segment with the stolen IC title, he zipped up his bag, but left it on the bench to get after he was finish with it. He looks over at Roman, whose back was to him the whole time, getting dress for his segment with Paul and Brock that was going to happen in about 45 minutes. He notices that Roman had just put him pants on and was putting on his shirt. God how his misses touching him. Last night in bed alone was brutal to say the least. He didnt' get any sleep at all because Roman wasn't next to him. But it looked as if Roman had the best sleep of his life. He never once moved where he slept and could be heard in a soft snore.

Dean looks down at the IC belt as Roman turns around as sees Dean. As much as he hated what he said, he did miss him. BUT, he wasn't going to give in that easily. He hurt him worse than the fans could. The fans were one thing, but Dean, he was his best friend, his confidant, his ally, who, never in his wildest dream, would hurt him like he did. Did he really feel like he had everything handed to him like he proclaimed? Was him being related to The Rock, Rikishi, Usos and even Sika and Afa play a hand in him getting the push that maybe, deep down he really didnt' deserve? Were the fans right all this time and it was Dean that truly deserves the title shot and not him? He doesn't show it to Dean or anyone else, but deep down, it does bother him that he feels like this at times.

Dean walks with the title to the door as Roman turns back around to finish getting ready. "Heading out for my segment, I'll be gone by the time you get back from your segment so you can have some peace and quiet without feeling awkward and tense with me. Good luck with your segments and match tonight." With that, he closes the door before Roman, who is still mad as hell at him, could say anything to him.

Roman sighs as he finally sits down and starts to wrap his hands. This has, by far, been the worse month of his career. He truly wonders if he has what it takes to succeed in this business. He had only been in the WWE for 4 years, starting at the FCW, where he met Dean. But Dean has been wrestling since he was 16 yrs old and on his own. Dean did have a point though, he lost every PPV singles match since the Shield split last year and its a wonder he hasn't snapped by now. Instead, he still goes out there and does his things and is truly over with the fans. More than Daniel Bryan, more than Ziggler, hell, even more than Mizdow. The fans hate him with a passion, except for the select few that really have supported him by their tweets. He really doesn't know if he has the heart to do this anymore. Yes, WrestleMania is his dream, but maybe that is all it is, is a dream and not a reality.

A single tear falls as he finish wrapping his fists. Maybe Deans right. Maybe he just isn't as good as he thought. His heart breaks into a million pieces thinking this. He feels no matter how hard he tries in the ring, fans and Dean are never going to truly support him. He gets tired of proving to everyone that he belongs there. He works just as hard as he does, but it seems like no matter how hard he tries, it is never enough for anyone.

He wipes his eyes and stands up to get ready to head out. He still has to do the segment and the match, but after that, he just wants to go back to the hotel and be alone.

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"Dean!" yelled Paige, making Dean stop in his track after getting his bag that he packed earlier that evening before his tv time.

"Hey Paige, what's up?" he asked in confusion. Paige usually doesn't talk to him, so this must be important if she is looking for him.

"Have you seen Roman? I can't find him anywhere and he was suppose to meet with a group of us for a late dinner."

"I wouldn't know Paige. He isn't exactly talking to me at the moment?" he replies as he shrugs his shoulders. "Maybe he went to his hotel room to get ready?"

"I've tried his cell but he isn't picking up at all. I've texted him and he isn't responding, so I thought I would ask you since you two are pretty close."

Dean runs his hand through his hair and sighs. Roman can be stubborn at times, but in this case, he had every right to be. He hurt him so badly that he has isolated himself from everyone.

"I'll see if I can find out for you. But until then, just go ahead and ya'll do your thing. I wouldn't count on him being there tonight, but I am sure he will make it up for you sometime. He usually a man of his word, but I know he had a lot on his mind."

"Yeah, I guess. Just let him know he is still invited to join us anytime, as well as you, okay?" She said with a smile and a wink.

Dean chuckles a bit and responded, "Sure, I will let him know and thanks for the invite."

Paige nods then turns and heads in the way of the group that was waiting in the background.

Dean sighs as he rubs his hand over his face. This with Paige made him think a little bit. Him and Roman use to be pretty close until his mouth overloaded his ass. It was unusual for Roman to miss a scheduled dinner time without calling or texting. As much as Roman isn't talking to him right now, it worried him that he hasn't even answer Paige's calls. He can understand not answering his, but others that have shown respect to Roman is out of the ordinary. But again, with the amount of shit that Roman has had to deal with for the last month is enough to really drive anyone to the brink of quitting. Hell, he has lost every PPV since July of last year and never thought of quitting, but he was getting extremely irriated by the loss each month though. But Roman, that man has dealt with so much that he is still trying to stand tall, but even he has to wonder how much longer he can hold on before he literally breaks.

And Dean adding to the mix of his words didn't help much at all. No matter what, he regrets what he said to Roman. That man worked harder than most on the roster have in a short amount of time he has been there. He has big shoes to fill in this business and the position he is in cannot be easy for him to deal with. He truly feels like a fucking idiot for thinking and saying what he said. If anything, Roman does deserve the title shot for the hell he has went through to get there. He will admit that he has been jealous of the attention Roman had been getting in his push while he would be put in mid card and job match after match. He can't for the life of him why he isn't up there with Roman. But nevertheless, Roman deserves it.

He now has to figure out how to get Roman back and on good graces again. He honestly misses him so much that it hurts that Roman had ignored him since last night. He fucked up and is a fuck up. But he needs Roman to understand that he did not mean what he said and wishes he could take it back. But Roman being stubborn like him, it won't be easy to do. Dean has never fucked up this badly before and he honestly does not know how to fix it. He just knows that he needs to at all cost. He just has too. Not having Roman in his life is too much to bear so in his mind, he has no choice but to do whatever it takes to get him back. But for now, he needs to talk to Roman and make sure that he is okay. Even if he doesn't talk to him, just to see him will make him worry less.

With that, he picks up his bag he put down while talking to Paige and starts to head to the back to the hotel where both him and Roman were stationed at. They may not have the same room, but he made sure that they were at least on the same floor. Not sharing a room was bad enough, but not being on the same floor at least he couldn't handle.

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Roman left the arena right after his match with Daniel Bryan against Rollins and Orton. He just needed to get out of there as fast as he can. He felt bad for standing up Paige and the gang for a late dinner that he promised to go to earlier, but he just didn't want to be around anyone right now. Paige had been calling for a bit but Roman didnt' want to answer. After the 8th time, his phone finally stopped. As bad as he felt for that, he just couldnt' be around anyone. He needed to be alone, like he thinks he should.

Laying on his bed in his room, he had some intense time to think about everything that has happened in the last month. He hurts, and badly. He didnt' think he would be this hated by anyone, even Dean. The one person he truly loved with his heart, completely shattered it and its not even sure it can be put back together. But again, as he thought earlier, he knows that Dean spoke the truth in a way. He did have it easier than the others. He got called up two years into his career while most guys wait up to 10 years or more to be called up. So he has to wonder if his name really did have the connection that he really didnt' want. He wants to prove to everyone that he can do this without people thinking it was his name and his relation that got him where he is at.

Maybe Dean was right about everything. Maybe he really didn't deserve what he got. As much as it hurts him right now, he has to admit that Dean and the fans are onto something. Maybe the fans and Dean know more than he does. Maybe, just maybe, he really needs to give this up and quit while he is ahead. It would sure make things in his life easier right now. He should talk to HHH this week and see about maybe getting out of his contract and just hang his boots for good. This way, Dean will get what he worked so hard for and deserves. This way, Dean can truly be happy with his life, without him in it. He really doesn't know how much more of this hate and jealousy he can handle. How much pressure he can deal with. How much more weight he can carry on his shoulders. It really is finally starting to kick in that maybe, just maybe, this life isn't for him anymore. His passion that he had is almost gone. His love for it has almost dimished. Just like a shell of him is just...there.

He is jolted back into reality when he hears the knocking at his door. Sighing, he gets up and goes to answer the door.

He opens it and sees the one person he really didn't want to see...Dean.

"What do you want Dean?" he snapped, making Dean jump back a bit.

"I wanted to see if you were okay since, well since Paige stopped me and asked that I make sure that, you know, were okay." Dean stammered as he rubs the back of his neck to curb his nervousness.

"As you can see, I am fine, so you can go away please..." Roman said in irriation as he goes to shut the door.

Dean stops the door, "Roman, please, can we talk?"

"Why for? You've said plently last night if I recall."

"Please, I am so sorry Roman, please...dont' shut me out..."

"Too late Dean, you've said what you felt and I can respect that. But what I can't respect is how you said it, but you know what, it is true, all of it."

"No it's not Roman, you deserve your shot at WM..."

"Well, you don't have worry about what I do or don't deserve Dean, it's pretty much over anyways, so you will get your wish..."

Dean looks at Roman in confusion, "What do you mean Roman? What are you talking about?"

"I'm quitting"