Randy strolled into Roman's office without so much as a knock and sat down with a grin. It was still early and most of the staff hadn't arrived yet. Roman looked up a little irritated. "Don't you know how to knock?" Roman took a sip of his coffee hoping it would help his mood. He had a hard time sleeping last night. "I could have been in here masturbating or something…" Roman grumbled.
"Then I would have asked you if you needed a hand." Randy smirked but Roman wasn't as amused.
"You must have had a good night last night; did you get a quickie before bed?"
"Actually I went to check out Dean and his band." Randy pulled out his phone and unlocked it and went to his gallery of pictures. Randy handed Roman his phone showing Roman pictures of Dean he had took. "There is your competition man."
Roman scrolled through the pictures. "He's pretty cute." Roman looked at one of Dean backstage and he was smiling with a few of his bandmates. "He's cute but he doesn't look like Seth's type." Roman handed the phone back to Randy. "How does he seem in person?"
"Well his onstage persona is much different than his backstage persona."
"Meaning?"
"Well he looks like a wild child but he is anything but. When I talked to him he was very shy and timid but onstage he was engaged with the crowd, he was confident, I could tell that the crowd loves the band and he responded to the crowd in a positive way. Apparently he's a do-gooder. He likes to help the other bands in fact he stepped in and played the drums when a member from another band became sick and they knew to ask him first. Plus, he has helped with local schools teaching music to special needs children, he loves children."
"You were able to find all this out in one night?"
"He has worked at the club for a while and they all love him especially the owner, says nothing but great things about him."
"You know none of this makes me feel good right? What we are planning to do to Seth and Dean. This doesn't make me feel good. Maybe if he was some drunken asshole chasing anything that walks yes but you're telling me he is a saint and I am supposed to be ok with what we are doing?"
Oh God, you're freaking out on me aren't you?"
Roman glared at Randy. "I'm getting old Randy and these games are not as fun anymore and what about our intentions toward these men? Seth may be heartbroken but he does have a job, what would Dean do or are you only concerned with his ass?"
"Roman, calm down, take a sip of coffee. Just simmer down."
"Sorry I couldn't sleep last night, I had a bad case of overwhelming guilt but you don't seem to have that problem." Roman sat back in his chair sipping on his black coffee.
"Listen, if love exists and these two really love each other then we will not be able to break them up and as for Dean I am working on getting him more financially secure. The guy is very smart creatively which is why I came to you because going off of Dean's idea, I am planning a battle of the bands at a local hotspot."
"Without talking to me first?" Now Roman was annoyed. "You know you have to go over these things with me."
"I know but Dean pitched the idea and since you don't ever want to come out me with me to scout, this is perfect. It will give our company a lot of publicity. The club owner is totally on board and it really is a great idea."
"This is a big undertaking; I don't know if I have time for this."
"You don't have to worry your pretty little head about a thing, I hired Dean to help me you just have to show up that night."
"You hired Dean to help you?"
"Yes!"
"Randy how can you put the company out there like that just to get a piece of ass?"
"Hey calm the fuck down. I'm not an idiot! I wouldn't use our company as a way to get ass, I can get that all on my own. This was a fantastic idea and if you would stop being such a grumpy ass you will see what a great opportunity this really is. We send out invites to some of the best bands in the state has to offer and we get to see them all at one time instead of me hitting every town plus this could be a massive marketing tool for our company."
Roman took a deep breath and thought about the idea and he had to admit it was a great idea. "Is Dean even qualified to assist you?"
"The guy is a mountain of untapped creative ideas, I know how to do this, I can set it all up but I would love to have some input from a musician who will be in the showcase. I asked the owner of the club we will be using and he praises Dean highly. I can organize the damn thing but Dean could bring the creativity aspect into the event such as marketing."
"When where you going to do this event?"
"In 6 weeks."
Roman scoffed. "Is that even enough time to get this set up?"
"I can do this Roman, Mick the club owner is going to get the club ready, all I have to do is tell him how we want it set up, that leaves Dean and I to make a list of bands, send out invites, and organize it. I am going to have the graphic design team come up with flyers and posters but I am going to see what Dean can come up with as well. This kid is smart and creative; he just has no direction."
"And I take it you want to give him some pointers."
Randy narrowed his eyes. "As a matter fact I do. If I win the bet and I sleep with him great but I am very curious to see what he can do especially if it promotes the company and so far, this is the best idea anyone has had in a long time." Randy was now hot. "If you feel so damn guilty then just forfeit, but either way I am totally on board with this showcase. I have been hounding you for a while to expand the rock genre which you just now said ok to which leaves me scrambling to get this rolling while you play with paperwork all day."
Randy jumped up pissed off now. He was looking forward to this day but Roman had him completely ticked.
"Randy please sit!"
"No you're a dick!"
Roman chuckled but Randy was not in the mood. Roman ran over and grabbed Randy and brought him into a big hug. Randy was his oldest and dearest friend. They both had a tendency of taking out their frustrations out on each other but they always made up. Randy didn't push him away but he didn't hug back either. "I'm sorry and what I feel really guilty about is not feeling guilty. I couldn't sleep last night because I kept thinking of Seth."
"Was it that hard?" Randy's teasing was a loaded question and Roman admitted, he was fucking horny.
"Want to find out?" Roman teased back and Randy smirked.
"No Bro!" Randy said separating himself from Roman. "I know how this may look but this showcase really is about business, I'm not saying I may not try to combine business with pleasure but the company will always be first so you have nothing to worry about. I will take full responsibility for this event."
Roman sighed. He had to admit it was a really good idea and Randy was brilliant at organizing. Roman shook his head. "I'm really surprised you didn't try to take credit for this idea. It is genius."
Randy laughed. "Believe me I would have loved to but it wouldn't get me anywhere with Dean by stealing his thunder so…"
Roman smirked. "Well I want to meet Dean for myself soon and see what you two come up with and I want to look at the club just so that I will feel better."
"Did you get my text about keeping Seth entertained tonight while I work with Dean."
"Work?"
'Yes work! I can't just pounce on him all at once, I have to be subtle."
"What are you going to do if you really fall this guy?"
Randy just laughed. "it's not going to happen, I'm heartless remember." Randy winked as he strolled out of Roman's office and Roman looked at the clock. Seth would be there soon and he felt his pace race excitedly. He would have to come up with a reason to keep Seth later than usual and then invite him to dinner. It should be a piece of cake, Roman thought as he went to fix his appearance so he didn't look so tired. With the last bit of coffee, he finally felt more energized then he did earlier.
Hey, I am trying to keep scenes separated so I hope this is ok. Some chapters may be longer than others. Just a little more insight into Randy and Roman. Roman seems to be getting ready for his day. Hopefully Roman and Seth get some alone time. Thank you everyone for your support!
