As always thank you for the awesome reviews and sorry for the delay as well.. Here's another chapter for you all..
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Roman sat across from Dean at the table as the trio decided to have breakfast that morning before they got started on their day, which consisted of interviews and meet and greets. Before heading down to meet Seth the Samoan asked Dean what last night was about only getting silence and a shrugged of shoulders as an answer.
When he pushed for Dean to talk to him he was surprised when the smaller man snapped at him, telling him to drop it that it was nothing. Roman wasn't going to lie but it hurt to have his fellow shield brother shut him out so easily when all he wanted was to help.
Seth being the observant one of the group knew that something wasn't right; the tension at the table was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Dean sat his fork down wiping his mouth before announcing that he was going to head back to the room to finish packing. Seth advised his friend to meet him in the lobby when he was done and not to be late. Dean gave a small nod avoiding eye contact with Roman as he got up from the table heading towards the elevators.
"What the hell happen last night?" Was the first thing the two toned man had asked watching as Dean turned the corner. Roman shook his head before answering even he didn't really know what happened.
"Last night after we got in Dean had some kind of nightmare or something. He was thrashing around on his bed calling my name." He paused briefly "You should have heard him Seth he sounded so scared I didn't know what to do so I woke him up. After that he just clung to me mumbling something about me still being there. He asked me to stay with him till he went to sleep so I did." Seth's brows rose in shock hearing his brother recall the details of last night. They had never known Dean to have any nightmares or any that he told them of. Seth wondered if it was normal for Dean to experience these types of things.
"Ro I think you should call his Doctor and tell him what happened just to see if this is normal." Roman stared at Seth alarmed at his words; he would never go behind Dean's back without talking to him first. "Did Dean give you an explanation as to what his dream or nightmare was about." The Samoan shook his head no as he wiped his face letting a heavy sigh out.
"When I asked him about it he just shrugged it off and told me to drop it, I'm not going to force him to tell me if he doesn't want to Seth." The smaller man shook his head in disbelief at the older man, it was so typical of Roman to protect Dean.
"You know what your problem is Roman is that you've been too easy on Dean, you've been treating him like a kid instead of the adult man he is." Roman gave Seth a confused look wondering where all this was coming from. "Since the accident you have tended to his every need making sure he made his appointments on time or that he was taking his meds and for what…hoping that he would come around while you put your life on hold waiting… it's not fair to you Roman." Seth told the older man seeing the glare he was getting from him.
"It's not that simple to let someone go who has a piece of your heart with them Seth." Roman replied feeling his eyes water, wiping them as they spilled over. "When you find that one person who you have that connection with will you truly understand how I feel Seth? I know everyone thinks I should give up on Dean and move on but I can't I love him to much." The Samoan told the two toned man as he got up grabbing the check clearly upset.
Seth threw his napkin on the table as he crossed his arms pissed at himself, he didn't mean to upset Roman only wanted to help him. He saw Naomi approaching taking a seat next to him grabbing his hand in the process. "Roman can be stubborn just like the rest of the men in his family but he will come to realize what we all know already, just give him a little more time to accept it Seth." He nodded his head giving her hand a firm squeeze. "I just want the best for him Naomi." He stated seeing the soft smile on her face "We all do Seth."
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Dean just finished sitting his bag by the door his mind drifting back to this morning finding Roman in his bed beside him playing on his phone. The auburn hair man slammed his hands on the desk shaking his head, letting a frustrating groan out as he scolded himself for being so stupid. He didn't want the guys to know that he'd been having these so called dreams or whatever the hell they were especially Roman, since they were about him.
Dean wanted to know why he was having them and what they meant it just left him with more questions than answers. Maybe he was actually becoming unstable instead of pretending to be one on TV. He laughed to himself as he heard the door opening revealing the man of his dreams or was it nightmares since it ended in him waking up in cold sweats.
Roman saw Dean staring at him his blue eyes swimming with turmoil as he righted himself allowing him to pass so he could get his bag. "We should be getting a move on you know how impatient Seth can get." He told the auburn hair man who was silent but could feel his eyes on him as he gathered his things up. As Roman turned to asked Dean another question he was stopped by the soft look that the blue eyed man was giving him now, it was the look that always made his stomach flutter right before Dean would kiss him.
Roman made his way over to the smaller man cupping his face surprised that Dean didn't move away while blue eyes studied him. "I'm sorry for snapping at you this morning it was uncalled for." Roman shook his head at Dean's words. "No, I'm the one who should be sorry Dean for pushing you to tell me what last night was about."
Dean found himself leaning into Roman's touch the feel of his hand on his face was comforting to him, so he closed his eyes for a few seconds savoring it. "I had a nightmare Ro an it's embarrassing to admit it okay, guess that makes me a big baby huh." He replied opening his eyes seeing light grey ones boring into him before seeing that trademark smile that drove the ladies wild.
"Yea but your my baby though Dean." Roman said softly turning to retrieve his bag from the bed, his phone going off to some obnoxious tune that sounded like something Seth would listen too.
Dean found himself frozen in place the Samoan's words echoing in his head something about it sounded familiar to him as if he had heard those words before. He shook it off as he grabbed his own bag opening the door hearing Roman right behind him. The pair got on the elevator finding Seth waiting for them in the lobby phone in hand.
"About time thought I was going to have to hunt you two down myself." He told them placing his shades on making his way to the door with the pair following close behind him.
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When the trio arrived at the arena for Smackdown Dean was informed that he would be going one on one with the viper Randy Orton. Dean was now standing in the interview area with the new blond announcer Renee, as Roman and Seth watched from afar. Before the cameraman gave them the signal Dean and Renee chatted a bit as Roman watched not liking how the two were acting around each other. The Samoan was glad when the producer called for them to take their places.
"Dean tonight you are scheduled to go one on one with Randy Orton, how are you feeling going into this match considering it's your first one in over a year?" She asked holding the mic to him seeing the blue eyed man grin at her before winking. "Your new here aren't you Renee?" He asked getting a small nod from her in return. "Let me tell you something then Renee I'm Dean Ambrose, I'm always ready for a fight. So Mr. RKO will be getting his ass kicked all over this damn arena tonight." He advised her while he licked his lips. "Believe that Renee." He said smiling as the signal came that it was clear.
Dean studied the petite women before him slightly nervous as he rubbed the back of his neck. "If you're free sometimes maybe we can go out for drinks, unless your boyfriend would mind." He heard the soft laughter from her thinking how cute it sounded. "No boyfriend here Mr. Ambrose." She teased out seeing him give his trademark boyish smile. "I like a girl with manners, so it's a date then." He asked hesitantly seeing her smile. "Yes." Dean did his little wobble dance telling her he would hit her up after his match, making his way over to Roman and Seth who were waiting on him.
The Samoan knew Dean made his move and felt his stomach sink when he saw how happy he was even before he told them he had a date with Renee. Roman eyed the petite blonde women for a moment seeing her smile as she waved at him. He didn't return the friendly gesture but instead shook his head as he walked off, rage feeling him suddenly.
Roman found himself an empty hallway with a few heavy crates and began punching the objects as tears filled his eyes while a frustrated yell tore from deep within him. Seth's words coming back to him as he laughed at himself, sliding against the wall as he felt his face becoming wet.
Roman didn't hear the footsteps that stopped in front of him tell he heard a familiar voice call out his name. When the Samoan looked up he couldn't help but breakdown as Seth crouch down beside him pulling him into a hug. Roman let a loud sob out hoping no one heard him as he clung to Seth, feeling his fellow Shield brother hold him tighter whispering comforting words into his ear.
"Why can't I just let go and move on?"
The two toned man sighed "Because your still mourning Ro, until you accept the fact that Dean isn't coming back then you can't fully move on with your life." Seth said placing a kiss to Roman's temple not aware of the blue eyes that were watching from afar.
Dean couldn't help but feel his stomach twist in knots watching his two best friends hold each other as they talked. He saw Roman wiping his eyes as he rested his head back on Seth's shoulder the two toned man running his fingers through the Samoans locks, it was to intimate for Dean's liking as he found himself growling. The auburn man felt a pang of jealousy shoot through him as he stared daggers at his so called little brother. 'Mine' echoed in his head startling him as he left the two men to find some answers.
As Dean walked along the back of the arena he saw Jimmy up ahead and called out to him getting his attention. He saw the painted man finishing up talking to a group of superstars before making his way over to him.
"What's up Uce?" Dean heard Jimmy ask as he signaled for the man to follow him so they could talk in private.
"I was wondering if you noticed anything different with Roman lately." Dean saw the painted man furrow his brow a bit as he shifted uncomfortably.
"What do you mean?" The uneasiness he heard in Jimmy's voice told him he knew what he was talking about. He watched Jimmy look everywhere but at him it was obvious he was uncomfortable at the moment.
"He's not the same guy I remember Jimmy he seems off or something I don't know how to describe it. I feel like at times he and Seth are keeping things from me like if I enter the room they drop whatever they are talking about." He confessed to the painted man seeing Jimmy nod his head.
"Look Dean, Roman cares for you and Seth deeply you guys are like brothers to him and when they pulled you guys out of the wreck Roman lost it. He was so distraught that they had to restrain him and sedate him when he got to the hospital." Jimmy paused looking Dean straight in his eye "Roman was calling out for you Dean; he thought he lost you we all did." Jimmy told him as Jay came walking up to him to go over there segment.
Dean watched as Jimmy left with his twin brother leaving him alone to his thoughts as he let what the man told him process. He saw Seth and Roman walking towards him the Samoan looking better then what he did a few moments ago when he last saw him. Dean couldn't handle being around the two at the moment and told them he wanted some space to clear his head before his match, his two brothers wishing him luck as he waved bye to them.
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Roman and Seth watched from behind the gorilla as Dean had his match against Randy the two men biting their nails as Dean lunged himself between the ropes. Roman gripped Seth's arm every now and then when the auburn hair man did a crazy stunt. They were joined by a few other superstars who looked on seeing if Dean had lost his touch most of them knowing better not to ask Roman how he was doing due to the gag order they were given.
Roman breathed a sigh of relief when Dean got the three count on Randy, seeing the crowd cheer loudly for Dean. He couldn't help but smile as he saw Dean take the second turnbuckle riling the crowd up more before exiting the ring heading towards them.
When Dean came through the curtains he was greeted by Roman and Seth who pulled him into a hug as Renee made her way over to them.
"Congratulations on your first match back Dean how are you feeling right now?" She asked the sweaty auburn hair man. Dean gave a lazy smile as he pushed his hair back out of his face winking at her.
"I feel great Renee, I feel on top of the world kicking Randy's ass tonight all over that ring." He boasted proudly as Seth cut in.
"We just showed The Authority whose boss around here." The younger man said laughing while he and Dean bumped chest. Roman faked a smile as he put his arm around Dean's shoulder kissing his sweaty head pulling him into a bear hug, lifting him up quickly before planting him back on his two feet.
"Whatever or whoever The Authority wants to throw at us were ready to deliver an ass beating, believe that Renee." Roman said stressing her name as he glared down at her un impressed as the camera man gave the all clear signal.
Seth grabbed Roman leading him away from the area as Dean looked on wondering what the hell that was about.
"I don't think Roman likes me very much Dean?" Renee said sadly as the auburn man found himself hugging the petite women.
"I'll talk to him and see what his problem is." He told her asking her if they were still on for drinks tonight as he released her, seeing her nod her yes. He gave her a quick smile telling her he would ride with her instead of the guys back to the hotel.
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Roman threw his bags as well as Seth's in the back of the rental as the younger man watched Dean make his way with Renee to her rental. Dean had told them back in the locker room that he was going to ride with her tonight and that he would see them later. Needless to say it set Roman off as he and Dean got into it in the locker room over him riding with her instead of them.
When Dean confronted Roman on what his problem was with Renee the rest of the locker room left to give them some privacy. Seth had to latterly hold the two men back as their tempers began to flare towards each other. Roman remained silent as Dean told him off saying he needed to go apologize to Renee for being rude to her when she didn't do anything to him.
Roman couldn't believe what he was hearing from the younger man as he bit his tongue trying hard not to tell Dean the reason why he was acting like he was. Seth managed to coax Dean out of the locker room telling him that Roman was going through some stuff that he just needed some space. The auburn hair man told Seth that it would be best if they separated for a bit and had Seth get his things for him.
Dean loaded his and Renee's things as she got into the car, he looked back seeing Roman's cousins with him along with Naomi talking to him before he saw them all look over at him. When he finally met Roman's eyes he could have sworn the Samoan had tears in them before he saw the older male make his way to the passenger side door getting in.
Dean looked at the group seeing them speak to Seth briefly before departing as brown eyes met his, a hint of sadness in them before he got in the driver side.
As Renee drove them back to the hotel he couldn't stop thinking about Roman, he couldn't shake what Jimmy had told him about Roman being upset about losing him. He figured it was why Roman was acting the way he was he was afraid that Renee was taking him away from him. It made logical sense to the auburn hair man and he knew that he would have to talk to Roman, reassure him that he wouldn't lose him. He heard the blonde women beside him ask if he was okay he just nodded as he stared back out the window, knowing that he was far from okay.
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So I had trouble getting this to flow together but I hope it came out okay. Next chapter has Roman battling his feelings for Dean as well as himself.
