"What's got you all frowning this morning?" Seth asked as he saw the look on Roman's face.
"Is it because she's still not putting it out there for you to take?" Dean chuckled.
"Don't talk about her like that!" Roman snapped.
"Wow!" Dean said and raised his hands up in defeat. "I was only kidding, big dog. Both Seth and I know you're the one not putting it out there for her to take."
Dean winked and grinned and Seth chuckled. Roman just sighed and looked down for a few seconds. He raised his head again, listened to make sure the water was still running in the bathroom so that she wouldn't come in to hear them talk about her. They all knew by now she expected honesty and if they wanted to know something, all the had to do was ask.
"Randy and Charlotte put on a little show for her last night while we were in the ring," he finally said.
"What?" Seth asked.
"She told me when we got home," Roman said.
"Why didn't she just tell us after our match?" Seth asked.
"Because she didn't want us to chase him down and throw him around a bit," Roman answered.
"She knows us too well," Dean snickered.
"So Randy and Charlotte are together now?" Seth asked.
"Apparently so. She must be the substitute he was talking about," Roman answered.
"Are we supposed to feel sorry for her?" Dean asked.
"No, she deserves everything that comes her way," Roman answered.
"Good, because I wasn't gonna do that," Dean said.
They heard the water turn off and Roman sent them both a look.
"She's gonna come out in a minute. Let's just forget this conversation ever happened and go to that Italian place for lunch as we promised her," he said.
"Of course. She deserves a little pampering," Seth said.
"And if we see Randy tonight?" Dean asked.
"Bare your teeth but not your fists," Roman answered.
Dean nodded and let out a low growl, mostly to be funny rather than serious, although they all knew that growl would become very real in no time if Randy crossed the line again.
She leaned back in the chair with a satisfied smile on her face as she pushed the empty plate away.
"That was so good. Thanks for lunch, whoever is paying," she said.
"You're welcome," Roman said.
She sent him another smile, one he met with one of his warm smiles that always made her happy to see.
"You told them, right?" She suddenly asked.
"I... ehm... yeah, I did," he answered.
There was no point in even trying to lie.
"I expected you to," she said and nodded.
"You're not mad?" He asked surprised.
"Not at all. Like I said last night, I just didn't want shit to go down at the arena," she answered.
He sent her another warm smile. God, she could get used to those. They made her melt inside each and every time.
"You guys wanna go home and then we'll meet up at the arena later? I need to go shopping," she said.
"What are you in need of?" Dean asked.
"A little, sexy dress," she answered and winked.
"Then we're definately going with you," Seth said and winked back.
"Daddy! The boys are teasing me again," she pouted.
"Sorry, baby girl, daddy's definately going shopping too," he chuckled.
Three stores and a whole lot of dresses later, she finally decided to buy a black little thing with dark green stripes in the sides. Not only because she really liked it herself, but also because Roman had stated that was his favourite dress on her. She played it down of course which wasn't a total lie since she really liked it herself and probably would have bought it no matter what but hearing his approval of it only made it that much better.
Most of the afternoon had passed and they decided to drive straight to the arena and grab something to eat in catering instead of going home. Once they got to catering, JoJo was already in there, sitting alone at a table.
"You guys can eat without me, right?" She asked.
"Sure. Just as long as you remember to eat," Roman answered.
"When have you ever seen me give up food willingly?" She giggled.
She quickly filled a plate before walking over to JoJo and sat down.
"So..." She started as she stuffed her mouth with a waffle. "I'm dying to hear how your date went."
"Really good. Better than good. It was freaking amazing," JoJo blushed as she was talking.
Tessa looked at her and started smirking.
"You totally got laid!" She blurted out.
"Keep it down," JoJo shushed her. "And no, I didn't but he went down on me."
"Was he any good?" Tessa asked.
"Oh my god, yes!" JoJo rolled her eyes as if she was having an orgasm from the thought alone.
"Erasing the bad memory of Randy, check," Tessa giggled.
"He told me what you said afterwards," JoJo said.
"I have no idea what you're talking about," Tessa tried looking innocent.
"You can't get out of this one," JoJo laughed and pushed Tessa's shoulder. "But thank you."
"Anytime, girlfriend, anytime," Tessa winked.
She put another waffle in her mouth and almost choked on it as Randy suddenly stood there.
"Well, this looks cozy. Since when did you two become friends?" He asked.
"Since we found out we both had a run in with the tongue from hell," Tessa answered.
He placed his hands on the table and leaned in between them, turning his head towards Tessa first.
"I'll have you know Charlotte is very pleased with my tongue," he said lowly.
"I'm sure she'll say anything to keep you around. No one else wants her which actually makes you the perfect pair since no one else wants you either," she said.
He made a sound of disapproval before turning his head towards JoJo.
"Little JoJo wants me, don't you, chocolate cake?" He tried sounding charming but came across as a creep.
"No, she doesn't," Tessa cut in.
"No one's talking to you!" Randy growled lowly, never taking his eyes off JoJo.
He reached his hand forward to pull on one of her curls. Tessa jumped up from the chair and pushed Randy away so she could move in and stand between him and JoJo.
"You don't get to touch her! Not ever again!" Tessa shouted.
"Who's gonna stop me?" Randy chuckled.
"We are," Seth answered behind him.
Randy spun around to look at them. He had forgotten for a second that they were in the room too.
"And so am I," Baron's voice sounded from the door.
Tessa felt JoJo grab her hand and squeeze it by the sight of Baron. She turned her head to look at JoJo but JoJo's eyes were locked on Baron, just watching him while smiling. Tessa couldn't help but smile too. JoJo sure was in love by the looks of it.
"That's my girl!" Baron sneered and pointed towards JoJo while walking up to stand side by side with The Shield. "And no one touches her but me!"
"Your girl?" Randy couldn't believe it.
"You heard me. My girl. Now fuck off before I break both your legs," Baron said calmly.
Knowing it was a fight he couldn't win alone, four against one really wasn't the best odds, Randy bowed his head in defeat and hurried out of catering before anyone decided to throw a punch at him.
"Seeing you just had JoJo's back, I'll have Tessa's back any day if it's ever needed," Baron said as he looked at the three men.
"We appreciate it," Roman said.
"Let's just hope it's never needed," Seth said.
Baron walked over to the two women. First now JoJo let go of Tessa's hand to take Baron's instead.
"Your girl?" JoJo giggled.
"Well, I had to say something and I kind of like the idea of you being that one day. I know it was just our first date yesterday but I got a feeling this is going in the direction I want it to," Baron said.
"And what direction is that?" JoJo asked.
"In whatever direction you're gonna lead me," he answered and winked before leaning in closer to her ear. "And I sure hope it's the same place I ended up last night."
Seeing how she was only in the way in that moment, Tessa moved away from them and joined Roman, Seth and Dean instead.
"How are you all feeling? Feeling good after being allowed to flex your muscles a little?" She asked amused.
"I would feel better if I were allowed to punch him in the face," Dean said.
"Or knee him in the balls," Seth chimed in.
"Soon, guys, soon," Roman said.
She let out a little laugh and shook her head.
"You guys are crazy sometimes," she said.
"That's why you fit it with us so well," Dean said and pulled her in for a hug. "No one else allows me to throw them over the couch."
"Wow, I feel so special," she said.
"Now, let's see if we can get you to the locker room without you getting into trouble," Roman said.
"Is that a challenge?" She smirked.
"No! Bad girl! Walk straight there without seeking out any trouble," he said.
"Why is daddy always such a party pooper?" She pouted.
He chuckled and took one of her hands.
"We better hold on to this one or she'll run off to find trouble just to spite us," he said.
"I got the other side covered," Seth said and took her other hand.
"I'll be the rearguard," Dean said and walked behind her.
"Somehow I suddenly feel like I'm in the beginning of some of your fangirls' wet dreams," she giggled.
