Seth runs through the backstage area. If anyone was ever questioned they would think he was running to save his life. He wasn't though. He was running to save his bottom from being painted red by Roman. A very pissed off Roman at that. Seth runs and then ducks under a table that is holding sound equipment and has a tarp over it. He holds his breath as he hears his brother walking down the hallway.
Seth watches with wide eyes as he sees the black boots of Roman walk by the table. Seth shakes and puts his hands over his mouth. He watches as the boots walks down the hallway and turn the corner. Seth shakes as he takes a breath. He had escaped big brothers wrath.. he slides out from under the table and quickly and quietly makes his way away from where Roman went.
Seth quickly makes his way down the hallway. He ducks into a locker room and leans against the wall. He pants softly and then slides down the wall. He really didn't mean to keep getting into trouble but he couldn't help it. He looks down at his hands and then bites his lip. He knew eventually Roman would catch him and he would be in for a world of punishment.
Seth pulls his legs against his chest and then rests his head on his knees. He looks up when he hears movement. He looks up and blinks when he sees Hunter sitting on the bench looking at him.
Hunter sighs and looks at him. "Roman is looking for you."
Seth nods and whispers. "I know."
Hunter leans back and watches Seth. "Seth.. what are you doing.."
Seth shrugs and then sighs. "I just.. I don't know.."
Hunter nods and then moves and sits down beside the Seth. Seth moves and settles against Hunter's side. Hunter watches and then rumbles softly. "you've been acting out.. since that interview with Corey. Yelling and throwing tantrums.. Hell my daughters would be put to shame by some of what you've done."
Seth nods and whispers. "Sorry.. "
Hunter nods. "I know you are but what is going on."
Seth whispers. "I'm.. I'm lonely.. All that stuff I said.. was the truth. You work like nuts and don't look back. Now.. I gave everything up on camera and off to get to where I am.. I .. all my friends are gone."
Hunter nods and rubs Seth's arm. "You know.. I had some of the same regrets. Then I found well.. my real friends. Seth you have real friends and 2 brothers that would help you. You just need to open your eyes and see it."
Seth looks at up at him.
Hunter nods. "I'm one of them. You little idiot." He flicks Seth's forehead and chuckles at Seth glares at him. "ready to face the music yet?"
Seth mumbles. "Only music will be Roman's hand on my butt.. that's not music."
Hunter smirks. "I don't know you can reach some pretty high notes."
Seth shakes his head and huffs. "you are not funny... "
Hunter groans as he stands and then pulls Seth up. "Come on.."
Seth sighs and holds onto Hunter's hand as they walk out. They head towards Roman and Seth's locker room. Dean looks up when they enter and he looks pissed. Seth feels like hiding behind Hunter. He though hears the door open and Roman stands in it. Roman was livid. Seth's breath catches in his throat and he caves hiding against Hunter's arm. Hunter looks between them and then gently untangles himself from Seth. Seth stands in front of his brother fidgeting.
Roman eyes both Hunter and Dean. "leave.. "
Dean nods and then leaves with out saying a word. Hunter pats Roman on the back. Hunter knows Seth was due for some punishment and he wasn't going to get in the middle of the brothers right now. He also though knows Roman will get it out of Seth and settles things as well. Hunter leaves the locker room and looks at Dean. Dean shrugs and heads towards where the TV was set up.
Hunter shakes his head and then hears the sound of flesh hitting flesh and Seth's crying. Hunter shakes his head wondering how he hired these three. He then heads off where Dean was since he couldn't leave the arena yet.
Almost an hour later, Hunter and Dean look up from their show as Roman walks over. Roman is holding Seth's hand. Seth has red eyes but keeps staring at his shoes. Dean eyes his brother and Seth peeks at him. Roman sighs and looks at them. "Ready Dean? We still have a long drive."
Dean jumps up and nods. "Yeah I'm ready. I call driving though."
Roman winces. "fine but we're going the speed limit."
Dean sighs. "no fun."
Dean then hooks Seth around the waist and holds him against his side. He leads Seth out of the arena, leaving Roman and Hunter.
Hunter looks at Roman.
Roman looks at him. "Thank you for talking to him."
Hunter nods and then shrugs. "He just needed a reminder he wasn't in this alone."
Roman nods and smiles a little. "I think we all did."
Hunter pats Roman on the back. "I'm hope my oldest is like you when she grows up."
Roman smiles softly. "thanks."
Hunter nods and then chuckles. "you better get going."
Roman nods and heads towards the door where Seth and Dean are waiting. Dean pokes Roman's arm and begins to beg for ice cream. Seth takes Roman's hand when it's offered. Hunter smirks softly and watches. He thinks that he would be lucky if his daughters stuck together like the brothers.