Roman-

She was putting her snow boots on. It amazed me how she could get dressed. I leaned against the door, crossing my arms over my chest and continued to watch her.

"Roman?", she asked.

"Yeah?", I asked, I didn't make a sound.

How did she know? She smiled.

"I can smell your cologne, I like it", she said, standing and grabbing her stick.

"It just amazes me how you can get dressed without seeing what you're doing", I said.

"It wasn't always this easy, trust me. It took awhile for me to learn it, sometimes I get something wrong. My shirt isn't inside out or backwards, is it?", she said.

"No, you're perfect", I said.

She blushed.

"So what are we doing today Romeo?", she asked.

I went over to her and placed my hands on her hips.

"We are going to enjoy the snow for a bit then maybe hot chocolate by the fire, chocolate covered strawberries. Lunch and then I take you to your uncle before your dad and brother send a search party", I said.

She laughed. I locked my hand with hers.

"Lets get our day started", I said.


Paige & Seth-

"So do you have any clue as to how you're going to explain this to your sister?", Paige asked as we drove to the supermarket.

We had invited Dean and Brie over for dinner. We told her it was important and she accepted. I shrugged.

"I want to explain everything to her before she sees Roman. I don't want her going off on him before we even have a chance to explain things.", I said.

She nodded.

"But how are you going to break it to her? Make her understand?", she asked.

"I'll tell her it was my idea, that way she won't get mad at you", I said.

"Oh no, I'm as much to blame for this as you are. I can handle your sister's wrath", she said.

I smiled.

"Maybe hide Roman in your room and once I'm done explaining what we've done. He can come out and beg her not to ruin this for Artemis and hope she doesn't run and tell Randy what we've done", I said.

"You think she might?", she asked a little nervous.

"Brie was always easier to talk to than Nikki. She can actually keep secrets", I said.

"But you know just as well as I do, that the twins hate the Reigns family just as much as your brother and nephew do. You did as well till you finally saw the light", she said.

"I was just tired of being angry all the time. Artemis had told me one time that she wanted to meet the man. I yelled at her and told her she was crazy. She admitted that at first she was angry at him but knew that it wasn't his fault. She wanted to tell him that she forgives him", I said.

I chuckled and leaned my head back.

"Can you believe that? The one person hurt most by this accident and she wanted him to know she forgave him", I said.

"Because she's her mother's daughter. Melina would have done the same if roles were reversed", Paige said.

"True, my brother though", I stopped.

"He lost the love of his life and almost lost his only daughter. Understand him just a little", she said.

"I do, we all loved Melina. She was like a second mother to me, Randy's like a dad", I said.

"This is going to work Seth, both families will heal", she said.

"I hope so", I said.


Roman & Artemis-

Our clothes were wet from the snow. Roman had taken me snowboarding, an instructor would wait at the bottom just in case I needed help.

"I'm glad you had fun baby", Roman said.

"My brother and dad would have never let me do that. Thank you", I said smiling.

I felt his warm breath against my face before his lips pressed against mine.

"You should shower before you catch a cold, I'll get a fire started", he whispered against my lips.

"If I asked you to join me", I said.

"Baby, I've told you where I stand with that. I know how extremely attracted you are to me, feelings mutual because there is nothing I want more than to take you right now", he said.

I felt his hands squeeze my hips and then slowly move down to my butt. His breathing picking up.

"Shower", he said, turning me and slapping my butt.

I jumped in surprise and blushed. I heard him sigh before making my way to the hall and finding the bathroom. Roman was adjusting himself in his pants.


"Damn woman's going to kill me", I mumbled.

I heard the shower go on and got started on the hot chocolate. Pulling out the strawberries from the fridge, along with some champagne. Getting the fire started and setting everything up in front of it. I got a message on my phone, grabbing it off the coffee table.

"Brie and Dean are coming over for dinner. I'm telling her then. You'll be in Paige's room while I tell her and when I ask you to come out, you'll come out and explain your side"-Seth

"Got it"-Roman

"How's my niece?"-Seth

I chuckled.

"Happy. I took her snowboarding this morning and she loved it. Having a nice relaxing time by the fire now"-Roman

"No funny business Reigns"-Seth

"You don't have to worry about that from my end. You might want to talk to her though"-Roman

"She's not some slut, she just wants to know that you find her attractive."-Seth

"I've got that covered"-Roman

"Reigns I swear, if she comes back covered in love bites, I will murder you. No, my brother will"-Seth

"Relax, no one is going to see them"-Roman

"Damn it Reigns"-Seth

I laughed.

"Relax, her skin is clean and love bite free"-Roman

"Better be, see you later at the café"-Seth

I set my phone down and went towards our room. She was in a towel and I groaned.

"Roman", she said.

I cleared my throat.

"Just going to hop into the shower now. I'll be quick", I said.

She nodded before opening her towel. I couldn't take my eyes off of her body.

"Cold shower it is", I said, before walking in.

I heard her laugh.


Seth-

My leg bounced nervously, they were an hour late. Seeing his truck, I stood and walked out.

"Sorry, we didn't count on the traffic", Roman said, coming around to open the door for Artemis.

"My brother has been texting me nonstop", I said.

Artemis smiled.

"Tell him you took me to the mall", she said.

I chuckled and kissed her forehead.

"Did you have fun Ladybug?", I asked.

She nodded with the biggest smile I've ever seen on her face.

"Good", I said, before looking at Roman.

"Thanks. See you later?", I said.

He nodded. He took Artemis's hand, pulling her towards him. I raised a brow as he leaned down and kissed her.

"Don't forget, dinner tomorrow night", he said to her.

"Counting the minutes", she said.

He gave her one last quick kiss before releasing her to me. She took my arm and we walked to my car.

"That was some kiss", I said.

"Uncle Seth", she blushed.

"What, I'm just saying. Did he do that the entire time you were together?", I asked.

"All we did was kiss. He didn't want to take it far because we're just getting to know each other", she said.

"Good", I said.

She looked down.

"What is it?", I asked.

"What if he didn't want to sleep with me because", I stopped her.

"Hey, he doesn't care that you're blind. If he did, he wouldn't have met you. He wouldn't have taken you on this trip or kissed you like that", I said.

"This is just new for me. I mean after AJ, I didn't think any man would find me attractive", she said.

"But one has and he's a good man", I said.

She smiled and nodded.

"He is", she said.

Helping her into my car, I drove her to my brother.

"Have you seen AJ?", I asked out of curiosity.

"I heard he was back, but no I haven't seen him. I can't see remember. I'm suppose to go to the hospital tomorrow to read to the kids. I don't know if I want to go", she said.

"What if he confessed that he was still in love with you?", I asked.

"I won't do that to Roman. If AJ does want to try again, he'll have to wait and see how things between Roman and I go", she said.

I nodded.

"Uncle surprise, did you just nod?", she asked.

I laughed and so did she.

"I hate that, I honestly wish my brother never told you that", I said laughing.

I pulled up in front of her house. My brother stormed out.

"You are never taking her again", he said, pointing a finger at me.

I knew he didn't mean it. He was scared though of something happening to her when he wasn't around.

"Dad", Artemis said.

"He doesn't mean it Art, he's just worried. Right big brother", I said.

He sighed.

"Right", he said.

I nodded.

"I'll see you both tomorrow, have a nice night and I'm glad you had fun today Artemis", I said.

She smiled. She knew she wasn't suppose to tell her dad about Roman. I got back in my car and drove to Paige's house. Walking in, Roman was already there.

"You weren't suppose to be here till later", I said.

"I told him to come over. I wanted to know what he was going to say to Brie to convince her not to tell Randy", Paige said.

I nodded.

"Was it any good? Convincing?", I asked.

Paige nodded with a smile.

"Lets hope she'll understand", I said.

"Whether she understands or not, I'm going to be with Artemis. Your brother can put up a fence, rabid dogs, they won't stop me. I'll take her if I have too", he said.

"Before you take her, can we first see what Brie says", I said.

Roman relaxed.

"Brie has always been the understanding one, but I need you to hide till after I talk to her.", I said.

He nodded.

"I can do that", he said.