(Updates a little early this weekend. Let me know if you enjoy and I'll post a second update this weekend.) Rose
Meanwhile, Randy was up early as well, dealing with what seemed like a constant stream of text messages and phone calls. They only stopped long enough for him to get some sleep when he had shut his phone off. It was a back and forth between the head office, Hunter, his family, and media group trying to get a statement. His head was spinning as he was near ready to smash his phone just for a few moments peace. Roman gave a knock on Randy's hotel door as if on cue. Randy jumped then moved for the door. "Hello?" He called through it.
"Just me, Randy." Roman's deep voice could be heard through the door.
Randy opened the door to let Roman inside then closed it behind him. "I hope you have some good news."
Roman shook his head with a sigh. "Sadly I'm worried. John and Seth were resting...John fell asleep in my lap." The Samoan moved to sit down on the end of the bed. "I started patting his head to calm him...he seemed so stressed...well, that thing in Dean didn't like it...it was tormenting Dean so I had to back off and leave...Dean's parting words are he would try not to hurt them."
Randy looked at Roman, walking over. "Last I remember you were going to talk to John on his bus and Dean and Seth had a hotel room...how did you all end up the same place?"
"Fuck...so much happened I forgot you didn't know." Roman groaned. "I was talking to John and got a call from Dean...he was almost crying and frantic. John and I went to his hotel room...Jarriad had possessed Dean and wrecked Seth good...I guess he's tired of him being around...Seth was ripped open...he fucked him without lube and cut him up pretty bad...Dean was beside himself. Seth woke up and Dean cleaned him up. He fell back asleep along with John and that's when I was comforting him."
"Fuck...did you and John think of any ideas before that happened? This can't keep happening! How long until one of them or us ends up dead?" Randy questioned.
"Sadly no...we are both at a loss." Roman admitted. "I know that...and probably Seth...that thing seems to want him gone so it can be just him and John."
"Damn...I may have my issues with the guy, but we can't let that happen either. If we can find someone that can do the exorcism part I may have an idea on the where. Actually, that won't work either...need the fucker there to get rid of him. Hmmm." Randy was almost rambling out loud.
A lightbulb seemed to go off in Roman's mind. "I have heard rumors about Bray...have no idea if they're true or not."
"Couldn't hurt to track him...but how do we bring up it without being looked at like we have two heads?" Randy asked.
"Very carefully." Roman gave a dry laugh. "Let me handle it...I've known Bray a long time."
"Okay, Rome." Randy heaved a big sigh. He moved to sit next to him on the bed.
Roman put a hand on Randy's shoulder. "Sorry you got outed that way. How are you holding up?"
"Feels like I am getting it from all sides." Randy sighed. "My mom wants to cry, my dad is quiet which isn't always a good thing. Hunter is wondering how I could be so careless, the office itself is wanting input on a statement for when they get questioned." He just hung his head, shaking it. "I know I could just deny the whole thing stating it was a stunt...but the video would show otherwise. Plus, it doesn't feel right."
Roman nodded. "I get that. You claim it's a lie that you're into guys and it ever comes out later you'll seem like a fraud. I wish...I could come out with you...but that would raise even more issues. Could you tell your folks Dean was just a one time fling?"
"I guess I could...but it is still out there." Randy commented before he leaned against Roman, not even really thinking about it.
Roman wrapped his arm around Randy. "I hate all this...John seemed so stressed...he almost clung to me like I was going to protect him...that was why I was petting him."
"I don't blame you for it...I doubt Dean does either. It's that things fault." Randy told him.
Roman sighed deeply. "I'll try to track Bray down soon. In the meantime I hope John can keep that fucker from killing Seth...I saw a whole new side to the brat...he really does love Dean."
"If he stayed I guess so." Randy commented as he turned his head, taking in the smell of Roman's shirt.
Roman reached to almost pat Randy's cropped head. It just felt right. "He hates rough treatment and he was wrecked but he stayed...I must say he gained some of my respect."
Randy slowly sat up. Was there a faint blush to his tan features? "Damn, I must have seemed silly just now." He went to stand.
Roman pulled Randy down on his lap. He cupped the older man's face. "Never." He said, looking into Randy's eyes.
Randy gave a yelp as he landed on Roman's lap. "I was nuzzling you like a scared child. That isn't me." He tried to protest.
"You have a right to take comfort, Randy. I'm sure I'll need it from you at one point." Roman assured him. He pulled Randy close for a soft kiss. Randy's eyes fluttered shut slightly at the kiss before he allowed himself to lean against Roman again. Roman almost cupped Randy's head. "We don't have anything to prove." He whispered near Randy's ear. "You make me feel things no one else ever has."
Randy nodded slowly. "Same." He whispered. "We just can't keep living like this...waiting for the next attack."
"We'll get this beat, Randy. I promise you." Roman assured him. His hand moved to rub Randy's back. Randy seemed to almost want to go limp in Roman's touch but then seemed to shake himself awake.
"You're tired...why don't you lay down?" Roman offered.
"I have the afternoon media blitz." Randy sighed. "It just seems like my phone was going nonstop until I finally shut it off."
Roman nodded, finally releasing Randy. "I'll talk to Bray today or tonight. Maybe you and I can meet up after the show and spend time together?"
"Sounds good...I will do my best to steer clear of Dean." Randy told Roman, standing up. He gave a crooked smile. " I guess you were just comfortable."
Roman chuckled. He stood and gave Randy's butt a light slap. "Keep that ass tight for me...it's my turn to top next."
Randy jumped but nodded. "You got it." Roman gave Randy a wink before letting himself out. He had a lot on his plate that day.
Randy went to shower to try to wake up so he could begin his own day and do his best to focus on that and not the drama. John woke mid morning. He looked up to see Dean still petting his head. "Hey, Master. Sorry I fell asleep."
"It's fine...you deserve your rest a times." Dean replied standing. John stood and walked to check on Seth. They had gained a brotherhood of sorts. He lowered the blanket to look over the cuts. Dean cringed, closing his eyes. He grunted with a mumble."Ho-how is he?" Dean asked, his voice sounding softer than it had a moment before.
"Better...he'll still walk a little funny today but the cuts are healed over." John assured him. "He should eat though. Want me to order for us?" John tenderly covered Seth back up with the blanket.
"Not hungry." Dean commented even though if asked he wouldn't remember when he last ate.
John looked worried. You should eat, Master. It's almost been a day since you ate...and don't you have work today? I can stay with Kit."
"I ate after the show." Dean told John even if he didn't know if that was fully true.
"But it's the next day, Master...and almost time for lunch now." John knew Dean did not like being told what to do but he was worried. He looked at his phone. "It's after 11."
"Oh...fine." Dean commented before he moved for his suitcase. "Whatever you think is good I guess. I better change." John cast a worried look before he moved to call in for room service. He ordered Dean a burger and fries, a chicken salad for Seth, and steak fajitas for himself. Seth mumbled and began to slowly wake up as John spoke the order into the phone. He sat up and wiped his glassy eyes, looking around the room as he tried to get his bearings.
Dean's back was to Seth as he dressed and once again his feelings could not be read by the two-toned man. Seth's eyes grew wide in fear as the realization sank in. He shrank down almost timidly as if wanting to hide himself. His body still ached from the last assault. "Hey, Kit." John greeted, seeing Seth was awake. "I ordered us all something to eat...a chicken salad for you."
Seth gave a slow nod as if afraid to speak. "Thanks." He said quietly.
Dean finished and moved to sit in a chair. He looked, seeing Seth, trying to give a weak smile. Seth offered a shaky smile in return. He was scared that he could not feel his boyfriend but what was he to do? John was oblivious to Seth's plight and he took a seat to rest his leg while waiting on the food. "I should be out most of the day." Dean told no one in particular. "If you want to stay with Dimples on his bus...I understand."
Seth gulped and looked at John. John saw a look of fear in Seth's dark eyes and gave a dimpled smile. "Sure, Kit. We can keep each other company that way."
Seth gave a grateful nod. "Okay. Sounds good."
Dean tried not to look sad. He knew it was for the best. "Okay...that's settled then."
"I...can't feel you." Seth said lowly. He wanted Dean to know why he could not stay. It hurt him to see his boyfriend look so sad even if he tried to hide it.
"I figured." Dean told him. "I know it's around...it already chased Roman away." His eyes lowered, trying to turn his focus away.
"Fuck...I'll try not to provoke it." Seth said quietly. He moved to stand from the bed so he could dress for the day as he was still naked.
Dean nodded. Part of him just wanted to eat and leave. Being there only seemed to make things worse. "I...do love you, Babe." Seth offered almost timidly as he slowly slipped into a clean pair of briefs then shorts and a t-shirt.
"I know." Dean almost whispered in return. It hurt Seth that Dean did not return the words as he always did. His eyes lowered as he moved to sit on the bed to put on his socks. John could see how discouraged Seth looked and was determined to make him feel better later.
"I think I should head out." Dean stated as he moved for his shoes.
"No! You need to eat." John spoke up in a worried tone. "I ordered you food, Master."
"I'm not hungry...and I am just stressing you two." Dean told John as he put the shoes on.
John swallowed hard as he watched Dean. "Please...take care of yourself...we love you...need you." He moved to sit beside Seth, putting his hand on the younger man's shoulder.
"I...I...sorry I wasted your time on the order." Dean told John even though that was not what he wanted to tell them. He loved them too, but the words would not or could not pass his lips. He got up, heading out the door.
Two pairs of hurt eyes watched Dean leave. The two men were hoping for a sign that Dean still loved them too but there was none. John pulled Seth close as they watched the man they called Master leave them. "Damn you." Dean mumbled to himself as he headed for the elevator. He heart was breaking as it seemed Jarriad wanted no one close to John, not even him. His mind would fog and his chest would ache at even the attempt to tell how he felt. He road to the lobby and headed out for his day. Seth leaned over, actually starting to sniffle after they were alone. John soothed him as best he could. The two men ate when the food arrived and then carefully moved to relax on John's bus. Both men felt scared and worried.
Roman spent the day on the lookout for Bray. It was not until after the show that evening that he managed to catch the man in the hallway. He felt a little awkward as he gave a greeting. "Hey, Bray. Got a minute to chat?"
Bray stopped walking and turned to face Roman. Luke and Erick were on each side of him. "Of course, Roman...what can I do for you?" Bray asked with a smile that was hard to tell if it was charming or chilling.
Roman felt beyond awkward as he looked around. "Well...it's a little private. Can we go somewhere where we can talk alone?"
Bray looked at each of the large guys, giving a nod then a wave of his hand and they took off down the hall. "Sure...follow me, Friend...I know a place." Bray told Roman before he turned, heading down the hall. Roman followed behind Bray. He tried to think of how to bring up the subject without sounding crazy. Bray led Roman to one of the unoccupied board rooms. He flipped the switched after walking inside. He looked at Roman, his pursed lips barely seen under the thick facial hair.
"Thanks for your time...I have something I need to talk about but this is a little awkward." Roman admitted after a long silence.
The pursed lips turn to a faint smile. "This by some chance be about your...brother in arms' strange behavior as of late?"
Roman looked taken back but nodded. "Yeah...how'd you guess?"
"Just call it a lucky guess." Bray laughed. "You hardly talked to me since I returned from my trip a few years back. So, what makes you think I have any news for you on the actions of your buddy?"
"I heard you deal in the supernatural...just talk around the locker room." Roman said bluntly. He had nothing to lose at this point. "If you do...we are in desperate need of help."
Bray nodded slowly. "So, you know the cause of his behaviour...the troublesome monkey on his back."
"You can see it?" Roman asked. It gave him hope that Bray would maybe live up to the claims made about him.
"Well, not exactly…'it'...but something and it not be what used to be around your buddy. I'm guessing it was something nasty to cause his actions this way. If ya have insight as to what...then maybe I can see if I can be of help." Bray told him.
Roman took a seat with a sigh. "Long story...do I have your word none of this leaves this room?"
"Well, unless it is something I need to share in order to be of help to you." Bray replied honestly.
Roman nodded with a sigh. "Dean is in a relationship with John...Cena. Also with Seth Rollins. I guess you could call it a threesome. After they had been together awhile it came out John has a gift for seeing the supernatural. All his years of loneliness in the closet about being gay he was seduced by an...incubus sex demon. The demon's name is Jarriad. He thought he was free of him until it recently came back. Long story short, it somehow possessed Dean to get to John...it is horribly jealous. It's gotten so bad now it attacked Seth to be rid of him...it threatens Dean's life if he tries to cross it."
"Seems a bit harsh of a Incubus...but can happen. So, John had it banished from his life before? It didn't like being scorned so it back with a vengeance?" Bray gave a hum with a purse of his lips again.
"Yeah...John's off work for now because he sprained his ankle in the ring. That thing had him so drained he couldn't focus." Roman explained. He left out talk of the leather community, not thinking it was needed.
"Banishment is one thing...but freeing of a possession is a whole other matter. As you already said this thing has threatened to take Dean's life if we try to mess with it. Once free...we can banish it...it is only gone a year...it can and will come back unless it is contained." Bray tried to explain. Roman looked worried. "Only a year?"
"Well, it can be contained...locked away. There are risks though. Not just to Dean, but to anyone around and to the one performing the ritual." Bray replied. "Need to decide if it is worth the risk to myself and my boys...I will need them. Then also the risk to Dean...the moment I begin it may try to carry out its threat."
Roman could not hide the worry in his eyes. "Of course...I'm just worried John or Seth may end up dead if we leave it alone. Get back to me when you've decided."
"Of course...Friend." Bray gave a faint smile.
Roman offered a nod of thanks and a smile. He gave Bray his phone number before excusing himself. Bray headed out to find his guys and work on a plan before giving his answer.
