Over the next couple days things don't change. Seth keeps pushing Dean and Roman away until finally they let him push them away a bit. They start to distance themselves from Seth. As soon as they do that things start getting better for them. People talk to them and a few people introduce themselves to them. Dean actually makes a friend and Roman begins to fit in with the football team.

Seth continues to shows up to classes with hidden bruises . He still is completely isolated by the school. Seth though is use to it so he just deals as normal. Dean can't just let go though completely. He wants to stop the pain that Seth is in. Roman told him what Seth told him and makes it his mission to try and at least keep an eye on the other boy. Every time they try to stop something, Seth warns them off.

Randy notices that Seth has gotten even worse and he won't even say more then 3 words anymore. Randy is starting to get annoyed because he is kept in the dark as to why. One thing Randy notices which is odd is that Ryan is almost giddy about something.

Ryan notices the distance and thinks he's won. He is more amused when Nikki states that Dean isn't sitting with Seth anymore. Ryan grins at Brock and Cesaro as they sit at their lunch table. He leans back on his seat thinking about the fact that he won again. That will teach Seth to turn him down.

Seth walks down the hallway at the school and holds his book close to his chest. He yelps when he's shoved to the floor. Seth lands hard and then turns looking up at Ryan. Ryan smirks down at him, "watch were your walking."

Seth closes his eyes but he nods, "yeah.. sorry."

Seth jumps when he hears a rough voice speak up. "Yeah you should watch where you're going Ryan."

Seth looks up seeing Roman, standing over him. Roman finally was able to catch Ryan in the act. Roman glares at Ryan as Ryan backs down a little bit, moving away from Roman and Seth. Roman reaches down and takes Seth's hand. He helps Seth up and wraps an arm around the smaller boys waist. Roman looks down Seth and then looks at Ryan, "I'm only saying this once. Leave him alone."

Seth holds onto Roman's shirt trying to get his attention. Roman doesn't respond, he just holds him closer. Roman eyes Ryan and watches him. Ryan glares at both of them and turns, leaving the hallway.

Seth whispers, "They'll..."

Seth blinks when he feels Roman's finger on his lip shushing him. Roman looks down at him and then moves them down the hallway. Once they're alone in the hallway. He is holding Seth close to his side, "I'm not letting them continue to hurt you Seth."

Seth chews his lip, "They'll hurt you or Dean."

Roman snorts, "Dean could take them and They won't go after me either."

Seth holds onto Roman's shirt and nods. Roman moves and leans against his own locker, pulling Seth in front of him. Roman looks down at Seth and whispers, "I'm not going to let anyone hurt you anymore."

Seth looks up at him and then smiles a little. Roman smiles down at Seth, "Finally a bit of a smile."

Seth watches Roman and then bites the inside of his cheek, "but what... do you want in return."

Roman pulls Seth against his chest and whispers in his ear, "How about.. a date."

Seth swallows nervously.

Roman quickly touches Seth's cheek, "Whoa.. not like that. Dean and his friend Dolph want to go out for dinner and to a movie. They're wanting me to come and I want to bring you."

Seth nods and looks up at him, "Ok."

Roman smirks, "not even concerned what movie he's picked?"

Seth fidgets and then mumbles, "it's not some girly movie is it.."

Roman grins, "Nope."

Around the corner Cody is watching and frowns as he watches. He though quickly covers up the frown when he sees Randy walking over to him with John. John stops Randy and points down the hallway at Roman and Seth.

John speaks softly, "Hey Randy ... look at Seth."

Randy looks up and his eyes go wide at the sight of Seth cuddled up against Roman.

John reaches out and takes a hold of Randy's arm, "Rands... "

Randy pulls free and walks over swiftly to Roman and Seth and clears his throat. Seth looks back and sees Randy. Roman looks calmy at Randy and nods, "Hello."

Randy eyes Roman and then speaks slowly, "Roman.. I like you. Your a hell of a football player. But, what are you doing with my brother."

Roman looks down at Seth and then looks at Randy, "Well I asked him out."

Randy hums softly and looks at Roman in thought.

Seth watches and the speaks softly, "Randy.."

Randy shakes his head and moves Seth behind him, "You didn't talk to me first Roman.. why do you think I'm ok with you dating my brother."

Roman frowns and then stands to his full height looking Randy in the eyes. He states "Because I respect Seth enough to make his own choices Randy."

Randy eyes him and then looks at Seth. He then before Seth can say anything looks at Roman again, "You do anything or hurt him..." Randy lets the threat hang there.

Roman nods, "I wouldn't expect anything less."

Seth looks at Randy and touches his shoulder before speaking, "You're ok with this?"

Randy sighs, "Only because I know him."

Cody snorts but remains silent as he texts someone. He isn't happy considering this is going to cause trouble for Randy and him. Not to mention he knows Ryan won't be happy.