A/N: Hope you guys enjoy the chapter. It's a bit long and I'm actually not really sorry.

~Amber

"Dammit Micah! I get you're frustrated with him but damn he cares and he wants to know what happened. He deserves to know."

"He could have waited till I wanted to tell him instead of going behind my back. And why does he deserve to know?"

"Oh and how long would he have had to wait, Micah? Forever? And he deserves to know because he likes you and I don't understand how you're so blind to this."

"He's just being nice," she mumbled softly.

"Micah," Nicole murmured.

"Look I want to believe he likes me but part of me just thinks he wants to be my friend or something."

"Scott really did do a number on you, didn't he? You can't even realize Roman likes you can you?"

Micah just shook her head as she looked to the ground.

Nicole came up to Micah and wrapped her arms around her friend. "We're gonna get you there, girlie. I promise." She let go of Micah and gave her a serious look only to have her best friend roll her eyes at her.

"I'll apologize to him. Tomorrow."

"Or you can do it tonight. Come over to their place with me."

Micah looked at her best friend like she had grown a new head. "What? No. Why?" she asked as she shook her head profusely in disagreement with Nicole's idea.

"I don't know who's more stubborn; you or Dean. Now, go put some pants on and lets get out of here."

"Why must you drag me to things that require me to wear pants when I'm already completely comfortable out of them?"

The ride over to Dean and Roman's was quiet. Micah was freaking out slightly because she didn't know how he was going to react to seeing her after she flipped out on him. She also sucked at apologies because she's stubborn and hates admitting she's wrong.

She kept thinking back to what Nicole said about Roman and it would have to be completely obvious for her to know if he really liked her. Yeah they flirt and things like that but she always thought it was just in good fun but she also hoped it was because he liked her.

Micah was brought out of her thoughts when Nicole turned off the engine of her car. She got out and followed Nicole to the door.

"It's gonna be alright. He doesn't hate you if that's what you're thinking."

Micah wondered how her best friend seemed to always have a way to figure out what she was thinking.

"What's up Dollface?" Dean greeted his girlfriend before placing a kiss on her lips. He moved to let her in before giving Micah a hug. "What a pleasant surprise, Sunshine."

"You and these damn nicknames Ambrose," she replied as she playfully slapped his arm.

When she got into the living room with Nicole she easily spotted Roman. His hair was down and he was in a pair of gray sweatpants and a gray wife beater. She thought he looked even more amazing with his hair down and she resisted the urge to stare. Dean had joined the rest of the group sitting next to his girlfriend leaving Micah to sit next to Roman. She sat down next to him and she was just completely overwhelmed by him. His presence alone was overwhelming but on top of that, she could smell the mixture of his shampoo and his cologne. She wanted to just be anywhere but in that apartment at the moment.

She sent him a small smile, which he returned to her surprise. Nicole and Dean decided to make small talk to try and defuse the tension in the room. Suddenly Roman stood up and looked at Micah.

"Can you come with me?"

She only nodded as she got off the couch and followed him. He took her upstairs to what she assumed was his room. She took in the large bedroom but the door closing quickly put a stop to that. They just looked at each other for a moment, not sure how to start this conversation.

"I'm sorry," they both said at the same time before laughing at the situation.

"Why are you apologizing to me Roman? I'm the one who flipped out on you."

"Well, I did go behind your back and I am really sorry about that. It's just I wanted know what happened because even though you didn't want to tell me, he had something to do with how you view yourself."

Micah looked off to the side before turning her attention back to Roman. "Yes he is. He put me through so much shit and I didn't want to think about it because that's how I've operated but you were right. I can't keep doing that because I won't heal if I just try and forget it never happened."

"So you're not mad at me?" he asked as he moved closer to her.

"No I'm not mad. I'm stubborn and just have to make things difficult."

The minute she stopped talking she felt his arms around her, engulfing her in a hug that she gladly returned. He flipped his hair back before looking down at her, swearing her felt her shiver in his embrace before placing a kiss on her forehead.

"I'm glad you're not mad at me. I was gonna hate if you bailed on me or found another trainer."

"I still would have shown up if I was still mad at you. I just wouldn't have been as pleasant."

"Well let's head back down stairs, shall we?"

When he went to open the door Dean fell on the floor and Nicole fell on top of them.

"Oh hey guys. We were just…. umm… fuck we got caught," Dean confessed.

Roman and Micah just shook their heads as they walked past them.

"Y'all can't even help us up? How rude."

"Alright Micah, I think the poor bag has been put through enough today. Tough day?"

"Try tough week. I'm glad it's the weekend and I don't have to write another release or worry about a deadline for the next few days," she confessed as she took off her boxing gloves.

Roman passed Micah a bottle of water after they finished their workout for the day. Micah found herself watching Roman as the cool liquid went down his throat. She watched as the sweat went down his body and quickly stopped herself before she got caught staring.

Roman had caught her staring but he found himself staring at her when she wasn't really paying attention. He let his eyes sweep over the soft curves of her body. He wished he could run his hands all over her curves. He quickly snapped himself out of his reverie and finished his bottle of water.

The silence between them was actually comfortable. It wasn't awkward and he couldn't help but notice the small smiles she would send him. She was so shy sometimes and it made him like her all the more.

"Micah can I ask you something?"

"Shoot."

"You want to grab a bite to eat before meeting up with Dean and Nicole at the bar later?"

She sent him a small smile. "I'd like that a lot actually."

"Do you like sushi?"

"No. I love sushi."

The smile he sent her was enough to make her melt into a puddle at his feet.

"So how about I meet you at Ichiban at 7?"

"Sounds like a plan. I'll see you then."

They said their goodbyes as she headed back to her apartment.

She had just finished drying off from her shower when her phone buzzed.

"Hey Nicole."

"So I hear you have a date with Roman."

"It's not a date. We're just getting food, that's all."

"My little Micah is going on a date," she sang on the phone.

"It's not a damn date. Can't we just go grab food as friends? Plus, that word makes me nervous."

"Whatever girl. You have fun with Roman tonight and I'll see you later. And by the way, wear something hot. Bye."

Nicole had already hung up the phone before Micah could even respond. Was this a date? She didn't even really think about it till Nicole had said something. She shook her head and told herself this wasn't a date as she went to go find something to wear.

Micah was putting the last of her makeup on when there was a knock on her door. She raised an eyebrow because she wasn't expecting anyone. She went to answer the door and rolled her eyes when she saw Nicole on the other end.

"Why are you here?"

"Well hello to you too. I just came to make sure you were showing enough leg for Roman."

"You're ridiculous. I think there's plenty of leg thank you."

"Are those lace shorts? Sexy and your ass looks great. Roman is gonna flip."

Micah just laughed at her friend. Nicole was a bit much at times but she loved her best friend.

"I need to finish my make up. Get out."

"I know when I'm not wanted," she replied playfully, sticking her tongue out at her friend. "I'll see you later tonight lady."

Micah walked into Ichiban and immediately spotted Roman off to the back. She made her way to the back and he got up and greeted her with a hug. He stepped back and took in her shorts, her top and the heels she wore. She looked absolutely amazing and he momentarily thought about what it would be like to have her legs wrapped around his waist but he quickly brought himself back to reality.

"You look amazing, Micah."

"You don't look too bad yourself," she spoke as she sent him a playful smirk. She was taking in the beauty of this man. He had on a dark wash pair of jeans and a button up shirt. He looked perfect to her.

Micah thought she would be nervous in this setting with Roman but it was easy for her to talk to him as it usually is. They got to know each other more and discovered even more that they had in common. He could see himself falling for this girl. She was so carefree at the moment with him and he loved it. When he discovered she loved football and knew what she was talking about, he wanted to jump for joy.

"Are you watching the big Alabama/LSU game tomorrow?"

"You damn right I am," she replied before popping another piece of sushi in her mouth.

"Well, why don't you come over to my place tomorrow and watch it with me?"

"I'd like that a lot."

"I would too," he replied honestly as he sent her a sweet smile.

The two went for a walk for a bit after they left the sushi restaurant. It was amazing how he could make her feel like she was the only girl in the world at that moment. He was so attentive to Micah and what she was saying. He noticed how her eyes would light up when she got excited about something or how she would tuck her hair behind her ear every time he'd compliment her or if she got shy.

Roman and Micah eventually met up with Dean and Nicole at the bar and her best friend pulled Micah to the dance floor after they all greeted each other. The two girls danced while Dean and Roman sat at their table and talked.

"How was dinner with Micah, Roman?"

"It was good. Real good. She's coming over to watch the game with me tomorrow."

"Oh is she now? I'm surprised you didn't propose to her when you found out she liked football," Dean said jokingly.

Roman laughed at his friends comment before taking a sip of his beer. "Believe me, I totally thought about it."

Micah and Nicole were dancing and having a good time before Micah excused herself to go get a drink. While she was waiting for a drink when someone tapped her shoulder and she was face to face with Scott once again.

"This is starting to become a habit. Where's your little boyfriend Micah?"

She went to turn around but he grabbed her shoulder to prevent her from turning her back on him.

"I asked you a question."

She removed his hand from her shoulder and glared at him. "Fuck you Scott."

"Oh is he not here? I mean I don't blame him." He moved so he could whisper in her ear. "He's not gonna want your fat ass anyway. He can do way better. And what the hell are you wearing? You're not small enough for those shorts." He had this shit eating grin on his face while he insulted her.

She closed her eyes to keep herself from getting upset even though she felt like he was right.

"Scott. What an unpleasant surprise."

Micah turned around in time to see Dean and Roman at behind him.

"You've got to learn the hard way don't you?"

"What are you talking about?"

He was immediately met with Dean's fist. She watched as Dean punched him a few times before security broke them up. The bartender had heard and seen everything and had Scott thrown out. Micah disappeared through the crowd and outside the bar before Roman could get to her.

Roman finally made his way outside and he heard her crying. It hurt him to see her like that. He went up to Micah and pulled her to him and wrapped his arms around her as she continued to cry.

"He's right, isn't he?" she asked as she looked up at him.

"Right about what?"

"That I'm too fat for you that you can do way better than me."

"Fuck him, Micah! Fuck him and all the bullshit he's been telling you."

Micah was stunned by his outburst. She was taken aback by it to be honest. He was even more intense than he usually is during their workouts.

Roman cupped Micah's face in his hands and looked deep into her eyes. "Micah, I think you're absolutely beautiful. I think you're perfect and I hate that asshole for making you feel anything but that."

Again, Roman had her stunned. She couldn't believe that Roman just told her she was beautiful and that he thought she was perfect.

"You do?" She immediately cringed inwardly but she really was at a lost for words right now.

"I do, Micah. I think you're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen." After those words left his mouth he placed a passionate kiss on her lips.

A/N: Again, y'all are so amazing and thank you for all the reviews, favorites and follows. I'm still glad y'all are enjoying this story so much!

Hmmm…I wonder what's going to happen between Micah and Roman now.