This chapter is what has put this story on hiatus. I just couldn't get it to the point of where I needed it to be. But now that I have it completed, we can move on to bigger and better things. This chapter, especially the final few sentences are crucial in the overall story. Rate, Review and Enjoy.

Hunter could no longer ignore what had been nagging at him all day, so he decided to confront Shawn about it before it was too late.

"Shawn, are you thinking about getting back with Bret?" Shawn, stopped putting on his ring gear and looked up at the taller blonde.

"I don't know. You know my feelings for him can't just disappear."

Hunter tried his hardest to hide his disappointment. He walked back over to his locker and continued what he was doing.

"Would you have a problem with me dating Bret again?" Shawn paused trying to gauge Hunter's reaction.

Hunter turned around to face the blonde. He placed the boots he was holding down on the bench and walked back over to Shawn once again,

"You know I can't stand that bastard, especially after he treated you the way he did. But you are a grown man so I can't stop you." Hunter couldn't hide the anger he felt.

Shawn saw this and it became quite difficult to hide his amusement. "You're jealous aren't you? Don't worry Hunt, you know I loooove you." he joked, giving the other blonde a light kiss on the cheek.

'If only you were serious.' Hunter thought before walking back over to his locker and continuing to get dressed.

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Bret had just finished signing his contract with Vince when he saw Shawn returning from the ring. He waited for him to come back behind the curtains before calling to him.

"Shawn, how did your match go?" Shawn hesitated before responding,

"It was OK, Cena really gives me a run for my money... Well I need to get going, Hunter's probably waiting for me." Shawn explained preparing to walk away from the older man.

"Before you go Shawn I wanted to ask you if...if you and I could maybe get a cup of coffee sometime?" Bret asked, his nerves getting the best of causing him to stutter.

Shawn laughed,

"Bret you know I hate coffee."

Bret's smile fell at the statement, but Shawn continued,

"But, because I think it's cute that you're blushing, I'll go."

Bret nearly jumped out of shoes, but he remembered where he was and kept his composure.

"OK, Shawn, how about after the show?" Shawn nodded, quite pleased with himself that he was responsible for Bret's smile. This was sure to be an interesting night.

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"So Shawn, how has life been to you since, ya' know...since '97?" Bret asked, lightly sipping his cup of coffee. Shawn laughed, turning to look out the window, watching the cars as they zoomed by.

"OK, I guess. I've dated. Oh and I have a son." Bret watched Shawn's face light up at the mention of his son.

"Oh, I didn't know you were into women now." Bret said, causing Shawn to burst into laughter.

"No, I have a son but I didn't have sex with a woman to get him."

When Shawn saw that Bret wasn't following, he continued.

"Bret, I donated to Trish and Lita so they could have a baby." Bret sighed with relief,

"For a moment, I thought I was so terrible that I made you give up on men."

"Bret...Why did you say no to me that night?" Bret shifted uncomfortably in his seat at the question.

"Well, fear I guess. Shawn, I was a real coward back then...You may not have known but being gay terrified me. Especially coming from the type of family that I did." Bret became really silent afterward.

"Bret, I loved you, I wish you would have loved me enough to have shared that with me--"

"Shawn I did love you but, people were beginning to say things, like Owen and Jim. I know none of that compares to me breaking your heart but like I said, I wasn't completely comfortable with being gay."

"Bret, I loved you more than I loved myself, ya' know and when you turned your back on me..."Shawn placed his head in his hands trying to hide the fact that he was crying.

"Angel, I wish I would have just given you a chance, who knows where we would be."

Shawn looked up at Bret, his blue eyes sparkling more than usual because of his tears.

"You haven't called me Angel since--"

"Since we loved each other. Shawn, I still love you. I didn't give our relationship a chance to blossom but I'm willing to do so now, if you'll let me."

Shawn stayed silent, contemplating on a response.

"Bret, please...don't ever break my heart." Bret nearly jumped over the table, grabbing Shawn and pulling him into a kiss.

"Damn, I've missed this." Shawn stated, causing both men to laugh.