A/N: Hi guys! I hope you like the last chapter I posted. :) I know it's been a little while since I updated and I'm sorry, but I do hope the wait was well worth the length. So here it is and I hope you all enjoy. Also I want to thank-you all once again for the lovely reviews. I really appreciate them they help keep me going. I can't wait to hear from you guys after this chapter. :)

Chapter 11

Four months had passed by since Renee started her junior year at her new high school and reunited with her best friend, now boyfriend Dean Ambrose. She couldn't be happier not only because she got her dream come true with Dean, but today was the final day of school before winter break. She walked into her first period class and as usual Seth was already in his seat behind her listening to some music on his iPod. He looked up just as he saw Renee take her seat in front of him. He paused his music and took the earbuds out and slid them both into his pant's pocket. He also couldn't help but smile as he reached down into his book-bag and took out a small shiny red bag with gold tissue paper poking out of the top. He knew Dean probably wouldn't be to happy with him buying her a Christmas gift but he didn't care; Renee was his friend too and she deserved a gift.

"Uh Renee?" He asked nervously as he tapped her shoulder. He didn't know why he was so nervous all of a sudden as she turned around and looked him in the eyes. Maybe it was because he was taking a big step and possibly breaking some barriers between their friendship and maybe it was because he was worried about how she was going to act towards the gift, or maybe it was more so what Dean would have to say about the gift. Hell, it was all three and he knew it. "I..I uh got you a little something for Christmas." He said as he slid the small bag to the edge of his desk. Renee smiled at Seth's sudden bashfulness as she looked away from his eyes to the small bag.

"Well, someone all of a sudden is acting so coy." She smirked as she picked the bag up off his desk.

"I'm sorry, but I'm just a little worried about the gift is all." He replied with a small smile of his own as she turned around in her seat and pulled the tissue paper out of the bag.

"Why are you so worried?" She asked as she looked into the small shiny red bag and pulled out a silver box covered in a silky fabric.

"I dunno." He replied as she laid the box down on her desk. "I guess I'm worried you won't like it." He told her, but that was only half true. Sure he was worried about whether or not she was going to like it but more so worried about how Dean would react. He looked over Renee's shoulder as she began to open the box. He noticed her face suddenly brighten up and smile cross her face as she saw what was lying inside. It was a shiny silver necklace with her a shiny 'R' dangling from the chain with a matching silver charm bracelet.

"It's beautiful." She said as she picked the necklace up from the box and unhooked it as she wrapped it around her neck.

"You want me to hook it for you?" He asked as he continued to look at the side of her face. He didn't know what it was but in that moment he just couldn't take his eyes off of her.

"Please." She said as she handed the hook and the chain over to him. Their fingers grazed over the other's sending a spark through them that they both couldn't deny. They both felt it and once their eyes locked they knew that the other had felt that same spark. It was like the fourth of July in that moment, but knowing that they couldn't act on it they both broke from the other's gaze.

Clearing his throat he spoke, "Let me just hook this." He said nervously as he pulled the lever back to hook the necklace.

"Yeah." Renee replied just as nervously as she used her hand to grab her hair and pull it around to her right shoulder as he hooked her necklace. Seth again found himself lost in Renee's beauty as he watched her move her hair to the side revealing to him her bare neck which looked so smooth and soft, and begging to be touched. He tried to focus on anything and everything else as he was trying to calm himself down, but he wanted so bad just to touch her neck rub her neck something. He'd love to place a kiss on her neck but he knew that would be pushing it, so he settled for maybe a simple fingertip brush. He hooked the necklace and gently placed it against the back of her neck. His fingertips then brushed the back of her neck, and it didn't go unnoticed.

Renee felt as Seth's fingertips slid lightly over the back of her neck, and not realizing it she had closed her eyes to his touch so gentle and light. She felt the goosebumps arise from her neck all the way down to her legs. What was happening, and why was her body reacting to his touch? She and Seth were not an item. She a Dean were, but come to think about it she couldn't remember if she felt such a way with Dean and she had known him for years. She had only known Seth four short months. What was so special about this guy? She was a virgin, so maybe she was craving a man's love. She decided to settle for that answer and she'd soon find out when she saw her love this afternoon if she had that same feeling with him as she did with Seth. Then she worried that what if she didn't have that reaction to Dean, what would she do? She could always act like it did and pretend that she never felt anything with Seth. It was going to be hard and she knew Seth was going to try harder now to get to her, but she was just going to have to pretend what she felt was nothing and just mere coincidence.

Slowly she pulled the bracelet out and wrapped it around her wrist. She was trying so hard to hook it so Seth wouldn't have to help her, and so that he wouldn't have to touch her again. Seth knew she was struggling and he was trying so hard to not help her. He too didn't want to do something that would cause tension between her and Dean and cause some sort of love triangle. He sucked in a deep breath and spoke up.

"Let me help you with that." He said as she looked over to her left, their eyes meeting for a second time since this awkward situation began. Maybe buying her this jewelry set was a bad idea and maybe it opened up a lot of doors that should have been left closed. Whether or not he liked it, it had begun. The love triangle had been brought to life. He knew he had always had some sort of feelings for her, but he blew it off as just a simple crush. He shook his head as he too fought with the hook, but that was not what was on his mind. What was on his mind now as he shook his head was the fact that it was more than just a crush. Renee was somebody that he wanted a real relationship with not a 'I like you, you like me scenario.' He wanted more but deep down he knew he couldn't interfere with Dean and Renee's relationship. He had to sit back and ride the waves. He had to find a way to rid himself of these unwanted feelings, but were they really unwanted? No. No they were far from unwanted but he had to find a way to dumb down his feelings before he caused big issues. Finally Seth was able to hook the bracelet. "There you go." He smiled as he looked up to meet her gaze once again.

Renee smiled, "Thank-you."

Seth nodded, "You're welcome."

"So how does your valley girl, girlfriend feel about you getting me such a beautiful Christmas gift."

Seth smiled again, "I told her it was for my cousin Rachel."

Renee couldn't help but smile, "Really?" She asked with a laugh. "You're so bad." She joked. "Lying to your girlfriend."

He shrugged, "You got to do what you got to do."

Renee shook her head as she turned around in her seat and the rest of the class began to file in followed by the teacher. The door shut and the bell rang, class was now in session. Seth thought about his girlfriend for a moment. Sure she was hot and a super easy lay but she was definitely not somebody he loved or wanted to be with forever. She was fun for sex and a night out, but he had only been using her to get his thoughts away from Renee. It hadn't really been working but to be honest he really wasn't trying either. It was time to try harder with his girlfriend, and maybe just maybe he'd develop a real liking to her and not just a lusting. Also maybe if he were to try harder he'd be able to forget about his feelings for Renee. He looked up at Renee again and shook his head. Who was he kidding he'd never forget about his feeling for her not now not ever, but he had to accept the fact that Renee would never be with him. She would never be his.

As the day came to a close Renee walked out of her last period class and out to the carpool where it had started to snow ever so lightly. She looked down at the row of cars and saw Dean's mustang sitting in the line of traffic. She smiled as she saw him standing outside the car propped up against the passenger side door. The usual Dean Ambrose, but he was also holding a crystal vase with two dozen red roses in one hand and a giant teddybear in his other. She was shocked and her hand instinctively went to her mouth. The shock faded just as quickly as it appeared and she ran down the stairs towards him.

"Dean!" She squealed as she crashed into him.

"Merry Christmas baby." He smiled as he did his best to hug her back with his hands full.

"Oh Dean, they're beautiful." She said as they pulled away and he handed her the vase and teddy bear.

"I thought you'd like them." He said. "But that's not all." He smirked as he walked around to the driver's side.

"What?" She questioned with a smile.

"Get in the car." He told her as he slid in the driver's side and Renee got in on the other.

"Where are we going?" She asked.

"Dinner." He said. "And then I was thinking a movie."

Renee smiled, "Dean don't you think that's a bit much?" She asked. "I mean I know these flowers and teddy bear weren't cheap."

Dean smiled, "Nothing is too much for you baby." He said as he pulled out of the line of traffic and headed towards the restaurant.

The evening went really well. They had a nice dinner at a fancy restaurant that Dean apparently made reservations for a month ago and then they went to go see a movie that Renee had been dying to see all month long. They just left the theater and had gotten in the car when Dean looked over at Renee and smiled. "I really hope you've enjoyed your Christmas from me?"

"I have." She smiled. "It's been amazing. The best Christmas I've ever had." She told him as she leaned over and kissed his lips, and without any hesitation he placed his hand around the back of her head and deepened the kiss.

"I love you so much." He whispered through a smile as they slowly pulled away.

"I love you too." She replied with a smile.

"I have one last gift for you." He said, "Well, maybe two." He smiled mischievously.

"Dean." She groaned happily. "This has been too much already." She said.

His smile never faded as he looked over at her, "Nothing is too much for you." He said again as he started the car up and drove away.

They had driven for maybe an hour when he finally pulled up to an old farm house. She was a bit confused to say the least but they both got out of the car. Dean took Renee's hand and led her to the back of the barn where a man was sitting on a horse with an open carriage attached. The carriage was white and was decorated with white Christmas lights. Instinctively once again her hand rested over her mouth from the shock.

"Oh my God Dean!" She said as she walked over to the horse and carriage. "How'd you do all this?" She asked as she glanced up at the man pulling the carriage.

"Evening ma'am." the man replied with a curt nod.

"Let's just say I know some people who know some people." He smiled. "Now hop on." He said as he took her hand and helped her into the carriage.

Once they were inside the carriage the man slowly began to take off, and they started down the dirt path that was now lightly dusted with the fresh snow that had fallen earlier that afternoon. He wrapped an arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his chest, and with a smile she fell into him. This is by far the best Christmas she had ever had, and she couldn't ask for anything more. Actually to rephrase that she'd wouldn't ask for more. Dean had gone up and beyond for her.

"And lastly." He said as they continued down the snow covered path. "This is for you." He said as he pulled out a white gold band with two heart shaped diamonds connected in the center, and each stone was in the color of their birthstones, and then on the side of both stones their names were engraved and on the inside the words Always & Forever were engraved.

"Dean!" She said for what seemed like the hundred time that day. "It's beautiful."

He smiled. "It's my promise that I'll always love you, and that one day once you graduate high school we're gonna take that next step in life. Renee, I love you, and I always have. You've been my heart since this first time I met you. I want nothing more than to spend the rest of my days with you. I want you in my life forever and always. Will you take my promise to you and wear this ring?" He asked looking up into her beautiful brown eyes.

"Yes." She nodded with a smile as he slid the ring onto her finger. He smiled as he looked up from the ring into Renee's eyes once again. The silence between them was content and he watched as a smile painted her face. He closed the gap between them and pulled her into a deep intimate kiss.

"This ring is only temporary until I get you a real engagement ring." He told her as they slowly pulled away. "I plan to get you a real one here soon, so be expecting a new ring one day here in the near future." He told her.

Renee nodded, "Thank-you Dean for everything." She said. "By far the best Christmas I've ever had."

Dean smiled, "Only the best for my love." He said as he leaned in for a small kiss. "I love you."

"I love you too." She smiled as they continued down the snow covered path.