Amaya looked out the window. Her mood suddenly turned sad. Roman sensed the change and looked over. He lightly touched her arm.
"I have a surprise for you babe", he said, hoping to make her smile.
She looked over.
"I had plans for us, but since you invited Nikki and then Dean, well I had to change the location of my sex den", Roman said.
Amaya laughed. He drove them to a fancy hotel and they walked in. Showing her the room key. No one asked them any questions as they walked towards the elevators.
"How long have you had this planned?", she asked as they walked into the elevator.
"Since I agreed to come and help you. I wanted to be alone with you", he said.
She nodded. He took her hand and pulled her towards him. His hands on her hips.
"Can I ask you something?", she asked.
He nodded.
"What if your family doesn't like me because...", he stopped her.
"We've discussed this. I don't care, you are important to me. All I need is you and Autumn", he said.
"Ro...", he cut her off.
"Don't, okay. Lets focus on the now and think about that stuff when it comes to it", he said.
She nodded. The doors opened to their floor and they walked out. Finding their room, he let her in first. The lights were dim and there was food set out on the table. A plate of chocolate covered strawberries and champagne.
"This is so sweet babe", she gushed, he had put everything into this.
"I feel bad because I can't take you out on a real date. I figured it's the least I can do", he said.
She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him.
"You're the sweetest", she whispered.
He walked her over to the table and helped her sit before taking his seat.
Dean was watching Nikki knock back another shot. He smiled.
"How did you find this place?", she asked, over the people singing on stage.
"I've been here a few times with some friends. They have all kinds of drinks and karaoke.", he said.
She brushed her hair back, and Dean couldn't help but be captured by her beauty. Such a simple gesture made his heart flutter. He cleared his throat and lifted his drink, taking a long sip.
"So how are things with you and John?", Dean asked.
Nikki raised a brow.
"Do you really want to know?", she asked.
He leaned back in his seat and shrugged.
"Are you happy? With him", he asked.
Nikki bit her lip. She hesitated, thinking over the question.
"Yeah, I am", she said.
Dean nodded.
"That's good. As long as you're happy", he said.
Even though it hurt a bit to hear, he knew that would be her answer.
"Are you dating anyone?", she asked.
"Other than you, no", he said.
She had forgotten this was a date. It was so easy to be herself around him. She let loose and didn't have to watch how much she drank because he wasn't counting. They were dressed in simple clothing.
"Can I ask you a question?", she asked.
He leaned closer to her, their arms touching. He nodded.
"Do you like Amaya?", she asked.
He raised a brow and smirked.
"Of course I like her, I wouldn't hang out with her if I didn't. Trust me, I don't help people move in if I don't like them.", he said.
He knew what she was really asking, but wanted her to come right out and say it. She smiled.
"That's not what I meant. I mean, do you have a thing for her? Sometimes it feels like you get jealous because she's around Roman or you get super protective of her and...", he stopped her.
"I don't find her attractive like that. I mean she's beautiful, don't get me wrong, but I don't see her in the way you're asking", he said.
She nodded. He couldn't tell her the whole truth about Amaya. This was her history to tell, not his.
"I see her like a little sister and trust me, when it comes to someone who feels like family to me, I get protective. I will take care of that person as if they are my own blood", he said.
She found that attractive. She set her hand on his thigh and he felt a rushing heat go over his body. She felt it too.
"How do you see me?", she asked.
They were looking into each other's eyes. He swallowed.
"You know how I see you Nikki. You know damn well", he said.
She nodded. This was his chance. He leaned in closer and pressed his lips to hers. She didn't pull away, tasting the whiskey on his tongue. Resting his forehead against hers.
"I take it you feel the same?", he asked.
"You know damn well I do", she whispered.
He smiled and nodded.
"What are we going to do about that?", he asked.
She turned and rested her head on his shoulder. John, coming to mind. What was she going to do?
"I won't be the other man Nik, before anything else happens between us, you need to end things with him", he said softly.
She lifted her head.
"Its not that easy, I, I...", she stopped.
"Love him", Dean finished.
She nodded. He swallowed. He would be a hypocrite if he let this continue knowing she has someone else, but he saw the desire to throw caution to the wind and be the other man. He understood Roman now more than ever. This is what he feels when he's around Amaya.
He swallowed.
"Lets get out of here", he whispered.
Nikki nodded and stood. He paid and they walked down the street. He stopped and she did too.
"Are you alright?", she asked.
He met her eyes before taking the step he needed to close the gap between them. Tangling his fingers in her hair and kissing her with everything he had in him.
So what, he was a hypocrite.
Roman ran the strawberry down her body, his tongue following the trail.
"We should get home", she said, after he moved back up her body.
He groaned.
"No, not yet", he whined.
She giggled.
"Its going to look suspicious if we don't Roman.", Amaya said.
He kissed her, before feeding her the last strawberry.
"I can't wait till we don't have to hide anymore", he said.
"Me too babe", she said.
He stood, his naked body for her to view. She admired him.
"Shower?", he asked.
She nodded and he lifted her, carrying her into the bathroom.
"Thank you for coming here and being with me", she said, while he washed her body.
"Of course", he said.
"You should go home after SmackDown. I'm sure Autumn misses you", she said.
He nodded.
"Come with me?", he asked.
"You want me to go to Pensacola? So your fiancée can see me and form all kinds of possibilities in her head? I mean she wouldn't be wrong", Amaya said.
He nodded.
"I just want you to see where I grew up and meet Autumn", he said.
She was surprised.
"You really want me to meet her? Now?", she asked.
He smiled and nodded. Water running down his body and washing away the soap.
"I mean, I won't introduce you as daddy's girlfriend, but as a friend daddy works with, for now", he said.
She smiled.
"Okay, but we do this at the performance center. We don't need anyone suspecting", she said.
He nodded. Pulling her naked body towards his and letting the water hit them. His hands running over her body.
"I never want to lose you", he whispered.
She kissed his shoulder, placing his hands under her butt and lifting her. Wrapping her legs around him, he pushed her up against the shower wall.
Getting to her apartment, they walked in. Hearing grunting and loud moans coming from Amaya's bedroom. They made their way down the hall and to Amaya's room. Opening the door, Roman flipped the light on. Dean was on top of Nikki.
"Oh my god", Nikki gasped, covering herself.
Dean looked embarrassed and couldn't meet their eyes.
"Sorry, we'll be in the living room", Amaya said, pushing Roman out of the room.
Roman sent a look Dean's way. Dean sighed as Amaya closed the door to her room.
"You don't think they'll tell John?", she whispered.
Dean shook his head no.
"Roman's my brother, he would never do something like that and Amaya, well, like I said, she's like my little sister.", he said.
Nikki nodded. Turning his face to look at her. She kissed him.
"We should get dressed and clean this up", she said.
He nodded.