Chapter 9

The last thing I wanted to do was to spend the day with Seth, Dean and Roman. As I walk into the locker room the only thoughts going through my mind revolve around how I could leave the performance center unnoticed. How the hell did this get so complicated?

Sure, I was prepared to sleep with Dean and Roman. But it took me awhile to get to that point, a lot of late night fantasizing and pro con lists came together to form that decision. Of course, that plan went to hell and a handbasket. Something changed between Dean and Roman. They wanted me, but at that the bar it was just all wrong.

And then there's the whole Seth situation. Sleeping with Seth seemed like a great idea to my horny, bruised ego last night. Hell, in terms of satisfaction, it was a fucking great idea. In the harsh light of day though, my decision may have caused more problems than fixed any. That baffles me as well, why were Dean and Roman so pissed if they didn't want me? And why had Seth never coped to wanting to sleep with me. Dejectedly I sigh as I feel a headache coming on.

''Uh, Elle? You alright babe?" Paige has entered the locker room. ''You're looking a little stressed there.''

''That's one way to put it, I suppose.''

Paige sits next to me on the bench, ''You hurt?"

''Nope.''

''Did they fire you?"

I shake my head.

''Pregnant?"

My head swims at the thought, that would be just what I needed now, ''God, no.''

Paige sighs, and clicks her tongue, ''Well, it can only be one thing then. It's a boy,'' I feel her shift her gaze to me. ''Or should I say boys.''

I raise my eyebrow, wondering if Paige knew more about the situation between Seth, Dean, and Roman than she was letting on. ''Paige, I'm fine. Really.''

''Bullshit, and I have something that might help.'' She rifles through her duffle bag. ''Look, I was supposed to give this to you weeks ago, but I stupidly assumed the boys would have thought of something better by now. Regardless, here.''

''Supposed to?'' What in the world is Paige talking about?

She hands me a book, ''Seth told me to give this to you and see what your reaction was. I thought the idea was stupid, and frankly a little obtuse, so I never gave it to you. Clearly, someone has now fucked up, so I'm washing my hands of the entire situation.''

I look at the small book suspiciously, ''Seth wanted you to give this to me?"

She shrugs, ''You know how Seth is with his master plans and all that shit. He can't keep anything simple.'''

Flipping through the pages I notice a note in the back, ''I'm confused.''

''Well this is supposed to help,'' Paige saunters towards the door. ''Look, it's none of my business, but they're good guys, all of them. I think you know that.''

Alone in the locker room I sit and skim the book. It's not what I expected, not at all. When I'm finished I don't know exactly what to think so I move on to the short note. It's clearly written in Seth's small, cramped handwriting, Let us know what you think…

I crumple the note in my hands suddenly knowing exactly what to think and it involves anger, a lot of anger. Grabbing the book I head to the rings, hopefully to find my incredibly stupid and misguided stablemates.

Reaching the rings I slam the heavy double doors open and scan the spacious room for the guys. Luckily, the space is empty besides for Dean, Roman and Seth. They all turn surprised when I enter. I raise my voice to make sure they know I'm pissed. '' ''Oh good, all three of you are together this will save me some time.''

I slide into the ring and stand in front of them. Dean approaches me cautiously, ''What's going on Elle?"

I settle an angry gaze on Dean telling him to back up before I focus on Seth and Roman. ''You all have some serious clarifying to do.'' The three of them look at each other in confusion. I roll my eyes. With a growl, I throw the book onto the mat between the four of us. It lands with a loud thud, ''Someone better fucking explain this!"

Dean and Roman look at the book and then back at me like I'm a crazy person. Then I focus on Seth who bent down and picked it up, flipping through the pages. ''The note is gone. You read it?"

His tone is part disbelief and hope. I nod. ''Yeah, I did.''

''And?"

''I'm fucking pissed.''

His eyes drop to the mat, ''Oh.''

Dean steps forward, ''Whoa, whoa,whoa. What is in this book that's got both of you all twisted?"

''It doesn't matter.''

I interrupt, ''No Seth, why don't you tell them, because obviously they didn't know.'' God, this just keeps getting better and better.

''You think I would offer this,'' he shakes the book. ''Without talking to them? Oh, they know babe, they're in on it.'' This is making less and less sense to me. Seth look at Dean and Roman, ''The book was the plan. Paige was supposed to give it to Elle weeks ago, she would read it and hopefully be curious.''

''Curious about what?" Roman asks and then just sighs. ''Oh, I know.''

Dean groans, ''Will someone fill in the blanks for me?" Seth opens the book and shoves it in Dean's face. He reads and then smirks, ''I see.''

I try not to blush imagining just what scenario he just read over. Considering the book was filled with sexual scenario after scenario the options are about endless. ''So, the three of you, do this.'' I gesture vaguely to the book, ''Share women. It was never just Dean and Roman?"

They all shake their heads. I lean against the ropes for some stability. All three of them, really? I try in vain to not let my mind run away with any of those definitely not PG thoughts. Seth interrupts any of mind's inappropriate detours. ''What are you thinking so hard about there, love?"

I shake my head, ''Nothing.''

Dean smirks, ''Then why are you blushing, babe?"

''I'm not blushing,'' I stutter and move to another corner of the ring in an effort to put some space between me and the guys.

''And stuttering,'' Roman stalks me finally gently stroking my cheek. ''Are you feeling alright babygirl?"

''I'm fine.'' I take a deep breath and try to focus on anything but those deep brown eyes, ''I'm pissed.''

''Oh yeah?"

Finally I push Roman away, kindly he pretends like I was actually strong enough to move him. ''Yeah, this book situation is fucking frustrating. You three have obviously been in cahoots this whole time.''

I hear a snort and my gaze flashes to Dean who is smiling, ''Cahoots?"

Without letting those dimples distract me I continue, ''Yes. You three decided that it would be better to involve a coworker in our sexual relationship instead of coming to me at the beginning. You don't see what's wrong with that?"

Roman's gaze holds me again, ''Sexual relationship?''

''Potential sexual relationship.''

Dean smiles again, ''So there's still a chance?"

''Not the point, gentleman,'' I groan. ''I've been in emotional knots for the past weeks wondering what was going on with you guys. Suddenly the close knit group of guys I saw around work was replaced with bickering assholes. And the only thing that had changed in your lives was me. One day you all flirt with me shamelessly and inappropriately, the next day it's just Dean, and then just Roman and then no one and all the while I was wondering if it made me a slut for wanting all of you.''

''So you want all of us?" Seth interrupts.

''Jesus, not the point!'' I start pacing. ''And then when I finally decide to pull the trigger on this insane idea I get shot down, publically and a little rudely if I might add only to fall into bed with one of my good friends and then, THEN, I discover that you've all been planning this behind my back.''

Seth rubs the back of his neck, ''I thought that a smooth introduction to the whole idea of all of us in bed would be less shocking.''

''And a coworker had to be part of that conversation?" I demand and Seth looks away sheepishly. ''Do you see what the problem is now? Why I'm so angry?"

It's quiet when I'm finished with my tirade. I'm breathing hard and fast trying to gauge how the guys reacted to everything. None of them are saying anything or looking at me. Dean has finally dropped down to the mat and is fiddling with his shoelace, while Roman is staring moodily off into the distance and Seth is, well, now Seth is looking at me with realization in his eyes.

He nods, not breaking eye contact with me, ''We didn't include you. We made all of these decisions and plans before asking you. If we would have been upfront about it, then we could have avoided all of this.''

Roman and Dean look at Seth nodding.

''Yes.''

''I'm sorry.'' Seth says quietly.

Roman nods slowly, ''Me too.''

Dean flashes a small smile, ''Sorry.''

I nod letting everything sink in. God, today has been exhausting and enlightening, but mostly just confusing. I glance at my teammates around me, finally noticing their lack of attire. For a moment I let my mind wonder to the book and the what-ifs of the forbidden scenario. It doesn't take long for my imagination to run wild and my body flushes fast. I take a steadying breath, not believing what I'm going to do next. ''There's one more thing that pisses me off.'' None of them really react to my first statement so I continue, figuring this might do it. ''While you guys were fucking around behind my back keeping information from me, we wasted time. We missed out on weeks of what I'm assuming would have been great sex.''

I watch as my words sink in and three hungry pairs of eyes stare at me. Dean licks his lips, ''Are you saying what I think you're saying darlin?

Swallowing I nod, ''God help me, but yes. I want to try this. I want you.'' I look at Seth and Roman. ''All of you.''

What can only be described as a predatory smirk comes across Roman's face. He walks towards me slowly, like approaching a skittish animal. I force myself not to move, but he stops centimeters from me. We're separated and yet I'm aware of every inch of him as if we were plastered together. Looking at him, I exhale softly. ''So beautiful,'' he smiles. ''You're sure?''

My throat dry I can only nod.

Seth and Dean step on either of Roman's side. I'm surrounded by alpha males and some part deep inside me purrs in anticipation and admiration. These men are mine. Roman finally touches me tilting my chin up, ''Thank fucking god.'' And his lips are on mine, marking, taking whatever I can give him. His mouth is firm, unyielding. I sigh, wanting him closer to me, wanting all of this man that I can get. Our tongues tangle and I moan. A grunt of satisfaction slips from his mouth as he pulls away. I pout when he pulls away but a set of rough fingers wrap around my neck coaxing me to turn. I'm greeted by Dean's dimples, ''Do you think you can handle us?"

My fingers curl into his hair as I bring him closer, ''It's going to be fun to find out.'' He laughs and we move closer when someone comes into the training center.

Roman coughs loudly, ''And this is how you do a powerbomb, the correct way.''

Suddenly I'm lifted off of my feet. I squeal playfully before a coach interrupts us, ''Whoa there boys, put little miss Elle down.''

They do, but I notice how much closer they all stay to me, ''Sorry, just trying to show Elle our signature move.''

''Yeah, yeah, but we aren't insured for that shit, so relax alright. Glad you could finally join us Elle, it was getting a little tense before you showed up.''

I raise my eyebrows, thinking that it was still pretty tense right now. We go through our workout though and when we're finished I'm tired as well as ready to jump the bones of my teammates. When we're alone again, Seth moves in for a kiss, but I stop him. ''Alright guys, here's the deal. I think we should sit down and talk this out, all of us before we do anything, just set out expectations. So let's treat the weekend, and the house show on Saturday as normal and reconvene Monday.''

All of them are smirking when I'm finished talking and I put my hands on my hips. ''What?"

Seth laughs, ''Nothing, babe. Just uh, we couldn't agree more.''

''Good, so I'll see you Monday.''

They nod and we exchange hugs. Dean lingers and whispers, ''See you Monday.'' I fan myself never have I been looking forward Monday this much.

I appreciate y'all for being so patient! All the reviews, follows and favorites are great. There is still a lot of potential for drama, this isn't going to be easy for them. Let me know what you all think!