I own nothing related to WWE and only own my OC and anything unrecognizable in this story. This is my third "Serious" story that I have going, but I'm really digging it so it'll be updated sporadically.

Author note: No smut, but drama and more sweet lovings for our couple.

"Remind me again why we're not doing anything with your family?" Dean asked.

"I've already told you, my parents are gone until next week so I don't have family to do anything with," Addalyn sighed, wiping the sweat off her forehead with the back of her hand, "Plus I like your parents."

She glared at the offending pastry dough that refused to mold into the beautiful twists she wanted and let out a sad groan, wanting nothing more than to cry at her pathetic attempt to cook.

"Calm down babe, it's just pie," Dean mumbled, coming to wrap her waist in his arms.

She almost glared at him but took a steadying breath slowly before looking up into his worried eyes then looked back down at the pie crust.

"Dean, it's not just pie. This is pie that is going to your parents house tonight, your parents who I've spent time with, almost as much as my own, on multiple occasions when dating Seth and I have no clue what he's told them about me, and Seth might be there and they're all going to judge me an-"

"Addalyn," he said softly, interrupting her rant.

Toying with her lip, she returned her gaze to his face.

"I don't give a fuck what my parents or Seth think about you, as much as I love them, because I know you're perfect," he said gently, tugging her to turn around and cupping one flushed cheek, "I only agreed to go because you said it was a good idea. If you wanna back out, we can."

Her eyes widened almost comically.

"No! No! We cannot! I am not going to be the reason you don't spend time with your family for Thanksgiving Dean," she said, horrified at the thought.

"Addy, if you think back to last year, I was there maybe thirty minutes. Long enough to say hi, give hugs, and get the fuck out of there. My mom has the ability to nag and nag, and Seth and I always get in arguments. I rarely ever attend family events."

She shook her head stubbornly and he sighed but a smile came to his face.

"Fine, but I'll beat the shit out of Seth if he says anything," Dean said.

"I don't think Collin or Debbie would like that," Addalyn said with a smirk.

He shrugged and rolled his shoulders back, giving a menacing grin that brought a spark into her loins.

"It'll make me happy, and you happy, and that's all that matters," he said.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever babe," she teased.

…

"I'm tired of this shit man. Addalyn seems like a nice girl. It went too far, I'm gonna come clean completely."

"The hell you are Ryder!" Seth snapped, barely able to keep his voice low.

Who was this prick thinking he was? That he could just expose them both.

"I hold certain proof of one Zack Ryder fucking a Miss Eva Marie, so I think you'd better not say shit," Seth hissed.

His brown eyes narrowed on the man who now looked pissed.

"You wouldn't?!"

"Don't tell Addy and I won't have to tell Alicia," the duo hair colored man said, leaning back and crossing his arms over his chest in a threatening manner, "Tell her and we'll have problems."

Zack scoffed and rolled his eyes, but stepped back, eyeing his former best friend. Seth stared back just as hard, almost daring him to disagree.

"Fine, but I'm not touching or talking to her like that any more," Zack finally said.

"Whatever, I don't need you to anymore, I got someone better," Seth replied flippantly, "You can leave now."

Zack rolled his eyes and booked it out of the room while Seth leaned back, fingering the phone in his lap. He was waiting impatiently for a text in reply to the one he sent. As he stared at the cell, he heard the front door shut, and he wondered for a moment if Dean had shown up, until he heard his mom gushing his older brother's name.

"Great," Seth mumbled.

Now along with Addalyn not replying to him and ignoring him, he'd have to put up with his brother, when he wasn't sure if they'd gotten back together yet or not.

"Seth, come down here," his dad yelled.

"Yeah, coming," Seth shot back.

He pocketed his phone and headed down the stairs, barely containing a groan of annoyance as he heard his parents and Dean laughing.

"I'm just glad you're not upset with me coming over."

Seth froze and looked up in shock, his mouth dropping when he saw the holder of the voice, wrapped up in Dean's arms on his lap.

"Of course not Addy, you were always wonderful to have around. We were sad to hear that you and Seth had grown apart, but hopefully you can convince this one to come around more now," Debra said with a titter of laughter.

"I'm sure I probably could, just bribe him with food," she teased, looking into Dean's face which was leaned onto her shoulder.

"Mm-hmm, more of that amazing homemade ramen stuff you made and I'll pretty much do anything," Dean joked back.

Seth nearly got sick at the lovey dovey looks the two shared. Fuck, she had hardly wanted to hold his hand around his parents, let alone be as disgusting as they were being. He cleared his throat and everyone looked over.

"Ah, the beast rises, you ready for dinner?" Collin asked.

"Yeah, hey Dean, Addalyn," Seth said awkwardly.

"Hey," Dean said simply.

Addalyn had a forced smile on her face as his parents headed into the kitchen.

"So, how have you been?" Seth asked.

"Good," Dean replied.

"Listen, I'm sorry I haven't been talking to you Seth, it's just-"

Her breath caught and Seth clenched his fists in rage as he watched Dean kissing up her neck.

"You don't have to explain anything to him babe."

"I thought we were going to eat?" Seth bit out.

"Um, yeah, Dean," Addalyn whispered, eyes fluttering as Dean continued up to her ear.

Seth watched her try to pull away but he held her tight around her waist, pinning her to him. Dean's eyes flickered open and he stared dead on at Seth as he bit onto the tiny girls ear. Her breath caught and her breasts heaved as her eyelids slid partly closed.

"D-Dean, stop," she whimpered.

"Sorry baby," Dean grumbled, letting her stand.

Addalyn's cheeks were bright red as she left the room. Seth couldn't help but eye her retreating form. He wasn't sure, but she looked a little more full figured, definitely in the ass that he never took the time to appreciate. Dean let out a low growl and Seth looked over in surprise. Addalyn started talking to Debra and Collin, while Dean and Seth glared each other down.

"That shit was uncalled for," Seth snapped.

"So was coming over and trying to fuck her just because she thought I had cheated on her. It's really fucked up that you'd do it when there wasn't even any real poof except the picture you miraculously sent."

Blanching, Seth stumbled over his words as Dean stood and approached slowly.

"Didn't think she'd tell me? Oh, she doesn't place any blame on you. Imagine that. She's too fucking kind for it, but me? I put it all on you! What the fuck were you doing in a club, taking pictures of me and sending them to Addy? Wait, that's obvious. You hoped she'd jump back on your dick, obviously. Guess what fuck head? I wouldn't cheat on her, and you're not going to get her back. So kindly keep away from her or I will beat the shit out of you."

By the end of his threat, Dean had Seth backed into the wall, poking his chest threateningly. Seth swallowed thickly in fear. He was strong, but Dean was a lot stronger.

"She tell you she kissed me back?" Seth sneered.

Dean cocked his head to the side with a smirk, looking almost crazy.

"Yeah, she did, she also told me she stopped you, because she was thinking of me. Seems you just quite don't..." he paused and exaggeratedly looked up and down Seth, making him cringe, "Measure up to me, little bro."

Seth went to speak, clearly offended, but Dean interrupted him.

"She's mine and mine only, get that into your head, because I'm not letting her go any time soon, and even if I did, she'd never go back with the likes of your weasel ass."

"You sound like a possessive asshole," Seth snarled.

"That's-"

"That's because I am his."

Both men turned in surprise and Dean stepped back, while Seth eyed the auburn haired girl closely.

"Come again?" Seth asked gruffly.

"I am his; totally okay with being claimed, especially if it means other people will back off," Addalyn said quietly, hand absentmindedly playing with her left lip ring, "Now can we please just go eat and get this over with? It's awkward enough without all the testosterone and pissing contests."

Seth mumbled a comment under his breath, disagreeing with the smaller measurements innuendo. He knew he wasn't huge by standards, but he was above average.

"Just for the record Seth, he wasn't lying," Addalyn threw back before going back into the kitchen.

Dean's laughter reverberated through the room as Seth's face heated fast. Fucking bitch would get hers soon enough for that.

...

Addalyn groaned and patted her stomach in agony.

"I am never eating again. I know it's cliché, but I'm serious," she muttered.

"I second that motion. Just think, come Christmas they do all that again," he replied.

She looked over in amusement as he popped his jeans open and shucked them off at the foot of the bed.

"Not that I have any reason to think otherwise, but you think we'll still be together come next month?" she asked softly.

He looked over suddenly and she could sense his hesitance.

"Why? You planning on leaving?" he asked, trying to sound as if he was making a joke.

She could see past it though, and scooted over, nudging herself into his arms and laid against his chest.

"No, not at all, but things happen. Especially since you're, you know, a responsible adult and I'm just a useless teenager, don't even have a job- Hey!" she squeaked, staring up at him in shock, "You pinched me!"

"Then don't say stupid shit," he replied smugly, "I'm far from responsible, and while you're not working, you're still responsible. You're going to school, finishing there and probably moving onto some grand college with the brains you got. You're far from useless. I was an irresponsible, useless teen. I went out and drank and partied every night, barely passed and graduated, but once I got "gently" removed from mom's house, I realized I had to straighten my shit out."

"I guess it was good for something then," she said, snuggling farther into his hold while he held her tighter.

"Yeah, for sure, because things could have gone to shit a lot more than they did," he said, voice distant as he stared more through her than at her.

"I'm just glad you didn't go too far down the wrong path, because now I've got you," she joked, poking him teasingly.

"True that babe," he said softly, a smile appearing on his face.

He pulled her into a kiss and she smiled against his soft lips, relishing in the safety and power he exuded so easily. When he pulled back, she gazed into those ocean blue orbs that made her skin crawl in a wonderful way and bit her lip hard, restraining herself from speaking the words that could go very wrong.

Instead, she placed one last kiss to his lips and said, "Let's sleep yeah?" before resting comfortably on his broad chest.

His heart beat was strong in her ear, nearly matching her own, as she fell asleep.