Willa-
We got to Arizona, it was hot. Roman kept complaining that he wanted to go back to Boston or anywhere but Arizona.
"Ro, it's just a little heat", I said laughing.
"A little? Willa, I think I'm melting", he said.
I laughed harder.
"It's not funny", he grumbled.
"Would you relax, the house has AC and I'm sure it will cool off as the season goes on", I said.
"That's easy for you to say, you aren't the one wearing pads and a helmet", he said.
I continued to laugh, he finally smiled. The gps was giving us directions to our new home, pulling in.
"Wow, this is nice", I said as we walked in.
The house was already furnished. He sighed.
"Hungry?", I asked.
He nodded.
"I can go get us something. You take a nap, those couches look comfortable", I said.
He went over to them and let himself fall back against them. I giggled.
"I'll be back", I said.
He gave me a thumbs up and I left. Googling the nearest fast food, he wasn't suppose to have it now that the season was starting, but we just moved in and there was no food. I ordered us some burgers and fries. While I waited I called Sami.
"Hello", he answered.
"Hey babe", I smiled.
"Hey Willa, you guys in Arizona yet?", he asked.
"Yes, it's so hot here and Roman doesn't stop complaining about it", I said.
He laughed.
"Hey he picked Arizona", he said.
"That's what I said", I laughed.
"So what are you guys doing now?", he asked.
"I came to get something to eat and he's taking a nap", I said.
"I miss you Will", he said.
"I miss you too", I said.
"Maybe I can come down and see you? Spend a little time together", he said.
"Sounds good, let me check with Roman though", she said.
"Why? You are your own person. I don't even have to stay at his place, we can get a hotel room", he said, he sounded angry.
"I'm his personal assistant, I need to know his schedule before agreeing to something", I said.
Now I was getting angry, it was always the same argument with him and I was tired of it.
"Listen, the food is done and I have to go. I'll talk to you", he hung up before I could finish what I was saying.
I sighed and stood. I grabbed the food and went home. Getting there, I rang the door bell. I couldn't open the door. Roman opened it and smiled at me, I walked right passed him.
"Hey, did something happen?", he asked.
I set the food down on the counter.
"Booger", he said.
"Sami is just", I sighed.
He crossed his arms over his chest.
"Was he mean to you?", he asked.
"It's me. He asked if he could come down and spend some time together, but the season is starting and knowing you and your sechdule, I won't have time for him", I said.
He nodded.
"Invite him Will", he said.
"Roman, not till we get settled", I said.
He nodded and I started to take things out of the bags.
"Come and eat Ro", I said.
Roman-
I had a meeting with the Cardinals coaches and some of the team. Willa didn't have to come today, usually she did. The driver was taking me home. I pulled my phone out and dialed.
"Hello?", he answered.
I stayed quiet, rethinking this.
"Hello?", he repeated.
"Hey, Sami. It's um, it's Roman", I said.
Silence.
"Anyway, I was thinking of maybe having you come down and surprising Willa. You know, before things start getting super crazy busy. I'll be busy training this coming week and Willa will be alone all day. So um, what do you say?", I said.
Silence. I looked at my phone wondering if he hung up.
"Hello?", I said.
"I heard you. Why are you doing this? What do you get out of it?", he asked.
"I'm not doing this for me, I'm doing this for Willa. I ruined her last vacation and I know she misses you. So what do you say?", I said.
I heard him sigh.
"Surprise huh?", he asked.
"Yeah, I know she would love it", I said.
"Before I agree to this, can I ask you something?", he asked.
I swallowed.
"Sure", I said.
"Are you in love with Willa?", he asked.
I opened my mouth to say something.
"If you do, tell me and I'll step aside. I'll give you the chance to see if things between you two will work out. You two have known each other a long time and I just don't want to feel like I'm getting in the way of something", he said honestly.
I wanted to say yes, to step aside and let me have Willa. I sighed.
"I do love Willa, but as a friend. Like you said, we've known each other a long time", I said.
I noticed Joey glance at me and shake his head.
"Are you sure?", he asked.
"Positive. So um, how about I have my agent send you a plane ticket and I'll have a car pick you up on Sunday", I said.
"You don't have to do that", he said.
"No, I do. I ruined her time with you, this is a way of making up for that, please accept it", I said.
"Thanks Roman, I guess you're not as bad as everyone makes you out to be", he said.
"I guess", I said.
"See you next week", he said.
"Yeah", I said.
I set my phone down and I took a deep breath. I felt a ping of guilt for lying to Sami. I did love Willa, more and more each day.
"It's a good thing he didn't ask you that question face to face. Then he would know you were lying", Joey said.
"Just send him the ticket", I said, my voice low.
He shook his head at me.
"You are in love with her and I know damn well she feels the same. Tell him to step aside and let you have your moment", he said.
I shook my head.
"She wouldn't want to. She would feel guilty because of Sami and I won't make her feel that way", I said.
"She is your one and you are too damn stubborn to see it", he said.
"Can we not talk about this anymore", I said, laying my head back against the headrest.
Willa-
I had gone grocery shopping and I was in the middle of dinner. I heard the front door open and then close.
"I'm home", I heard Roman say.
"I hope you're hungry? Made dinner", I said.
He walked into the kitchen, his bag hanging on his shoulder. He smiled and nodded.
"Smells good", he said.
"Taste good too", I said.
He chuckled.
"We will see", he said.
I throw my towel at him and he caught it. He set his bag down and raised a brow.
"Throwing things now are we?", he asked.
"Roman", was all I said.
He came around the counter and I backed up. He ran towards me and started to tickle me.
"Roman stop", I said laughing.
He started laughing too.
"Want to throw things at me huh", he said.
He wrapped his arms around me and pressed me into his chest. I looked up at him and we were both out of breath from laughing so hard. He licked his lips and before I knew what was happening, he kissed me. I ran my fingers through his hair and he groaned. He deepened the kiss, his tongue brushed against mine. I moaned.
"Hey Roman you forgot your", we pulled apart and I wiped my mouth.
Moving back towards the dinner on the stove. Joey was looking between us.
"What is it Joey?", Roman asked.
"Your phone big man", he said.
He set it on the counter and smirked.
"I'll see you both bright and early tomorrow", he said.
I looked over at him and he smiled.
"Willa", he said, sending me a nod.
We heard the front door close and I sighed. Neither of us said anything. I felt two big hands on my hips. Lips pressed against my shoulder.
"Friends?", he asked.
I nodded. I felt him kiss the back of my head. He picked up his bag off the floor.
"Rome", I said.
"Yeah?", he asked.
"I was wondering if I could skip tomorrow? Brie and Nikki want to catch up", I said.
"Sure, I forgot they moved here", he said.
I nodded.
"It's just practice tomorrow, so yeah you could miss it", he said.
"Thanks", I said.
"Willa", he said.
I looked back over at him.
"Are we okay?", he asked.
I smiled and nodded.
"Of course", I said.
He smiled and left to shower.