More filler here. But a lighthearted chapter before the heavy stuff in a bit. And for the GIGIG readers out there I should have an update soon. Got quite a bit written out for that so be on the lookout! Love you all and continue to leave that love. ;)


"Do you think I'm stupid for allowing this to happen?"

Roman Reigns looked up from channel surfing to find his friend pacing back and forth beside his bed. He didn't know how the other man had made it in here exactly, they had separate rooms after all, but after dinner it had been straight to his room, Dean slamming his own door behind him. He came out of the shower later only to find his friend pacing quietly in his room.

"Stupid for what?"

Dean shot his friend a look. "Really?"

Roman sighed and set the remote down, his grey eyes following his marching friend.

"You mean the Rhea/Seth situation?"

The slight cringe didn't go unnoticed by Roman.

"I'd like to think there is no Rhea/Seth situation. The names together just…" The copper blonde stopped, his eyes turning murderous.

Steel gray eyes widened briefly as Roman shook his head. "Hey," He tried placating his friend in a soothing tone. "I just meant this whole.." He lifted a shoulder, cocking his head towards it. "You know…"

Dean grumbled and turned to drop onto his back on the edge of the bed. "Yeah...I know. Just annoying as shit is all. I feel like there's some sort of...something going down but everyone wants to act like I'm crazy or something."

Roman pursed his lips, shaking his head. "Sounds normal to me. Hell, I commend you for letting your girl go off and help a guy out, no matter who it is. If it was me…" Roman stopped letting out an amused gust of air. "I'd be on that shit like white on rice, bro."

"Just don't want to be the clingy boyfriend..or whatever," Dean mumbled. "S' probably dumb...just worried is all. Ever since I let Seth sink his dick into her it's been-"

Roman shot upright, his eyes wide. "Wait what?! You what?!"

Dean had the gall to look embarrassed. "Uh..yeah….Didn't I tell you about that?"

He blushed a bit when he received no response, just a shocked stare as Roman slowly shook his head side to side, mouth hanging open.

"You...you…."

"Ah hell, Roman. It was just a stupid fucking birthday thing for her...since I missed it and all. Even got into a bit of a squabble about her not wanting anything...but look what I gave her," He finished hands outstretched by his sides.

"How...how…"

"How long," Dean finished for him not missing a beat. "Once about a month or so ago, another like two months before that."

"Jesus, Dean," Roman hissed making the other guy cringe. "Fucking shit! No wonder you're going crazy!"

Dean narrowed his eyes on his friend. "Oh thanks, Rome. Really helps…."

"I'm just saying. I'd keep a close eye on the whole thing for sure. Keep your eyes open man."

Dean groaned loudly.


All too soon Monday rolled around bringing about the start of a new week and excited, yet anxious feelings as Rhea disembarked from her final flight. Her seatmate, an older gentleman who was flying into town to visit family and meet that special someone, yapped in her ear as they strolling the jetway making her want to grit her teeth and pull at her hair in frustration.

He hadn't let up for two hours now!

"And so I told her...this is it! This is gonna be the year I found myself a nice young woman and stick with it."

Rhea gave the man a tight smile trying not to rake her eyes over the old fool in disgust.

Young woman? Settle down?

This man was damn near pushing 70! Did he think he was gonna be someone's sugar daddy or something?

He placed a hand on her arm, just as they reached the loading and unloading dock and Rhea nearly gripped his old hand tight to fling it aside but refrained. Instead she continued on, her eyes lighting up as she saw Seth waiting for her with a stupid little sign, waving it side to side like crazy.

"Is that your ol man," The old guy gruffed and Rhea resisted the urge to roll her eyes as she felt his hot breath up against an ear.

If someone had told her she wouldn't be getting any rest on her flights she would have considered coming in earlier, possibly getting a hotel. But for the sake of saving money and cutting the days she was away from work short she felt this was the best bet.

It was straight from here, to Seth's consultation and from there the hotel. She didn't know too much of what he had planned.

"My lady," Seth greeted Rhea as she slowly trudged over toward him, rolling her suitcase behind her.

She had almost forgotten about the old man until he was patting Seth on the shoulder. "Keep an eye on this one. This young lady was chatting me up today," He stated with a laugh.

Seth raised an amused eyebrow her way and Rhea gave him a discreet eye roll.

More like dude couldn't shut up…

Seth gave the guy a nod before he was off to greet his family and pulled Rhea into a tight hug, rocking her from side to side with a hum.

"Missed you squirt."

"Hey punk," She replied, breathing in the scent of her buddy before pulling back to glance at the board in his hand. "Really, Seth?"

He shrugged with a slight blush.

"What? Thought it would give you a laugh first thing. Didn't I do a fancy, smancy job," He questioned in his best high class voice.

Rhea bit at a lip, eyes roving all over the board. "Oh yeah! You have exquisite squiggles and swirls and gasp! Is that colorful balloons I see? Such fabulous artwork! Bravo...bravo!"

Seth snorted, laughter bubbling from his lips. "Ok smart ass. I get it, I get it. It's kiddie and lame but hey...I haven't seen you in forever and when was the last time I could do something silly like this?"

Rhea pursed her lips. Point made. She gave him a cheesy grin and wrapped herself around an arm.

"Long flight," Seth questioned when a loud yawn escaped her.

She nodded as he urged her forward.

"Here, let's get you a coffee," He suggested, veering off to the side pulling her along.

"Kay...just none of that straight black shit."

Another yawn and she was led over to an empty seat in the nearby Starbucks.

"No-no! I can get em! You sit."

"I got it."

"Seth," Rhea started only to get shot down with a look that left no room for argument. "I'm...I'm supposed to be helping you," She pouted, watching as Seth hobbled to the front. She sat and waited, dropping her head on the wall beside her, hair curtaining her face slightly as she kept an eye on him. She had no energy to do much of anything besides sit there. Should have slept before her flights.

She was just drifting off when Seth made it back over, two coffees in hand. The brunette didn't know how long she'd been out but the start of a snore startled her awake and she jerked to, looking up to find Seth watching her with a grin.

"Sorry," She responded groggily.

Seth shook his head. "No problem, squirt. I understand all too much."

He handed her, her drink and she nearly groaned in happiness at the lovely aroma wafting up to meet her as well as the heat of the cup which was warming up her hands.

Ah, coffee she had never been as happy for the stuff as she was now.

Taking Seth's offered arm again, after a moment of sips, she went to straighten her travel bag as well as grab her rolling suitcase in hand, only for Seth to slide the strap of her bag down and off her arm quickly, slinging it over one of his. She gave him a huff and he winked in return, leading her out of the shop, with some quiet sips of his own.

Once they made it outside Rhea took a look around, a couple of cabs littering the sides of the sidewalk. Seth stopped and she became curious. "Soooo..what's the hub bub, bub? The plan my man? The deal, my wheels? The mission, my-"

"Ok, ok," Seth cut in with a laugh. "I get it. Geez woman, forgot how dorky you are."

Rhea feigned offense. "Like you have room to talk mister!"

Seth simply shot her a grin and moved forward, giving one of the cab drivers a nod before pulling a door open. He tossed in her bag and looked back at her offering her a hand.

"Got a cab to and from the airports...you know, just in case."

Rhea nodded and grabbed his hand accepting his help in and soon they were buckled in and settled as Seth was giving directions to the driver.

A loud rumble from Rhea had her blushing as both guys eyed her. She sipped at her coffee some more.

Seth gave her a smirk before turning to change up the destination a bit.

"Gotta feed my girl here," He laughed.

Rhea blushed before another rumble left her. "We have the time?"

"Got a couple of minutes to spare before my appointment. Nearest McDonald's good?"

"Perfect."

The two were on their way when Rhea's phone dinged with two messages.

Dean: Seriously?! Rhea...come on!

Dean: I know you have to be there by now. Haven't heard from you. Was the flight delayed? Something happen? Call me back. Seriously hate this texting shit when I wanna know what's up but I know calls and texts can disrupt the airways or something…

She had never known her guy to be that fast of a texter...or so detailed!

Rhea: Dean I-

Her phone rang and she shook her head with a huge smile. Her boyfriend.

"Hey babe," She barely managed to get out before Dean hit with a barrage of questions, some the same as his text. "Ok. Babe. Breathe."

Dean huffed and paused for a second before he was questioning her again albeit a calmer tone now.

"I thought you were gonna call after you got off the plane."

"I was, have only been on land for a couple of minutes baby," She tried to reassure him.

"I hate this."

If it wasn't a bit sad Rhea would have found this extremely cute and amusing but her guy had been on edge since learning about her trip. If she was being honest with herself it was long before now even, but honestly she didn't see the worry. Seth was their friend, plain and simple. Nothing had happened between them and nothing ever would. He was as big a part of their lives as was Rome and his girl. She always supported family.

Seth gave her a questioning look and she mouthed 'Dean'. He rolled his eyes playfully while giving a shrug and she grinned in return.

"I know baby. But we have been through this before."

Dean exhaled loudly.

That wasn't the problem and they both knew it.

Rhea dared a glance at a distracted Seth and shifted to stare out her window.

"Would you have rather I told our friend no," She asked quietly.

"Yes," He shot back quickly, no break between her question and his answer.

"Dean…"

He sighed.

"Look. I want you updating me regularly. I want to know what's up like your stupid Twitter feed I always see you scanning or Tumbles."

"Tumblr," She corrected with a small giggle.

"Whatever. Just keep me up to date?"

"Promise."

There was a long moment of silence before Dean spoke up again.

"How is he by the way?"

Rhea looked over at Seth again, who was now playing around on his phone.

"Seems to be in good spirits for now. Of course we haven't been to the doc yet and he's not in any pain...that all could change after though."

"Yeah...It's going to take some work and a strong will to get through this but I know he's got this. Hell, he's worked through an injured neck before. Rollins is tough."

Rhea felt the sting at the back of her eyelids and wanted to groan at her stupid emotions but just settled for a choked laugh.

"That he is."

Seth looked up from his phone as the driver turned into McDonald's for them, pulling up on his side.

"Oh! Hey babe, I gotta go! Getting some food before hitting the doctor's office. Call you back later?"

"You better."

Rhea smiled. "Get back with you in a bit babe."

The two hung up and Rhea slipped the phone into her pocket as she moved over closer to Seth to stare at the drive thru menu and order.

The two were on the road moments later, Rhea basically inhaling her food. Seth poked and prodded at his sausage biscuit, nerves getting the best of him.

Rhea nudged him, mouth full of food and he gave her a nervous smile.

"It'll be ok," She assured after sipping at her orange juice. "You'll see. You got this Seth Rollins, I know you do."

He sighed. "It's all just finally hitting me, this could be it."

Rhea shook her head, scooting over to squeeze at a hand. "Not by a long shot. You'll be back before you know it. Now stop this moping, we haven't even seen the damn doctor yet and already you're thinking the worst."

Seth squeezed her hand back before turning it over to lace their fingers together. He gave her a small smile. "You're right. People come back from all sorts of stuff. I think I'm just stressing about the amount of time I could be missing and losing all the progress I had worked on building."

"Poppycock," Rhea snapped.

Seth watched her for a second as her face flushed a bright red.

"That totally just slipped out didn't it?"

He nodded, trying to suppress his laughter but eventually failing. "You little Rhea are awesome."

"Hey! I'm not little," She argued.

"Are too. Now deal with it squirt." He patted at her head mockingly, receiving a swat to the arm in return.

"Watch it, gimpy. I'm not afraid to kick your ass! Broken leg...knee...whatever the fuck you have," She finished with a scowl.

Seth grinned. "Such language, squirt. I don't recall you ever being so foul mouthed...unless you count during sex."

Rhea sputtered, her face reddening again while Seth guffawed. She fought for words as he quickly shuffled to climb out of the cab. "You...I...that, damn it, Seth," She shrieked.

He continued to laugh as he paid the driver, not sure how long this visit would take.

'Probably should have gotten a rental back at the airport.' Rhea thought as she gathered her stuff. 'Maybe after..'

Seth pulled opened her door and she glared at him. "You know...you really don't know the meaning of this whole helping thing do you," She inquired as she grabbed her suitcase and bag, which Seth snatched again.

"Old fashioned gentleman?" He tried.

"You're something...I just don't know what yet."

Seth chuckled and she huffed proudly. So far she had gotten him to smile and laugh nearly the whole time they've been together.

It was quiet as the two made it into the large facility and Rhea smirked as an ingenious plan hit her literal seconds after gliding through the sliding doors.

She pulled off to the side and quickly gathered her phone. Seth walked on not noticing her fall off until he was up at the front desk. He turned giving a curious head tilt. Rhea held up a finger and he frowned before turning to greet the receptionist.

Rhea: Entering the building. Here we go…#DoctorsVisitsCanBeScary

Sending the message off to Dean she smiled and moved on to meet up with Seth. Seconds later the two were seated and she pulled her phone out.

Rhea: What do you know! Comfy seats! Extra cushion. #TrueCushionForThePushin

Head rested on her companion's shoulder as she watched him fill out paperwork, Rhea settled into a comfortable zone before her phone interrupted that silence with a buzz. Lifting up her phone she silently snickered at her message.

Dean: What are you doing?

Rhea: What you asked for! #GoodGirlReporting

Dean: ….Not what I meant.

"Seth Rollins," A voice called out.

Two pairs of eyes met the smiling nurse waiting at the door leading to the doctors offices. Seth stood.

Rhea: He's being called to the back…#IReallyDon'tEnvySeth

"You go," Rhea urged when he looked down at her expectantly.

He narrowed his eyes. "Yeah...nice try squirt. Let's go." He held out a hand leveling her with a demanding look.

"My...my bags, Seth," She tried.

"Ask the nice lady at the front," Seth replied, barely glancing at the woman at the desk. "Come on," He shook his hand at her and Rhea rolled her eyes.

"Fine bossy. Let me go ask this poor thing if she'll watch my luggage. Something tells me it's not in her job description," She droned before moving to the desk.

"Excuse me, miss. Do you mind watching my luggage while I head to the back with doofus over there," She cocked a thumb Seth's way as him and the nurse watched patiently. How the nurse was still sporting a happy smile while they wasted time was beyond her.

"Uh...um," The receptionist looked a little put out and looked to the couple at the door, then back to Rhea. "Sure..?"

Rhea breathed out a sigh of relief. "Thanks! I really appreciate it." She offered the woman a smile, breezing over to a smirking Seth.

"The things I do for you," She mumbled as they made it to the back.

"Ah, you love me," Seth winked as he looped an arm around Rhea. "Come support the man."

"Oh geez."

Dean: Ok. I get it. The whole Twitter crack right? Sarcastic ass...

Rhea: Hey you asked! Moody bastard...

Dean: I fucking love you.

Rhea: Love you too. Gotta go. Will catch up later. #RheaSigningOut

Dean: Ugh….