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Hope my lovely readers are doing well. This chapter is sort of broken up into lots of little scenes and segments so I hope it flows alright. I've packed a lot into the chapter so there's plenty action to read. Hope you all enjoy it! Don't forget to follow, favourite and leave a review letting me know what you thought at the end.

This chapter is named after 'FairyTale of New York' by The Pogues. I know it's a Christmas song, but I don't care! Christmas is literally my favourite time of year and I have no shame in listening to Christmas music in October :P

Elizabeth Chapman's Point Of View

"Are you missing me, sweetheart?" Randy asked me over the phone a few weeks later.

"Of course I am," I replied. I was currently sat in my hotel room, packing my bags ready to move onto the next town. My flight to New York was in a matter of hours. I had my phone on the bedside table on speakerphone in order to speak to Randy whilst also preparing to leave.

He'd been gone for two and a half weeks now, and I'd definitely felt the distance. I was missing him a lot, and I couldn't wait till he was back.

"How was Raw the other night?" he questioned. "It looked good on TV."

"It went well. Another successful interview in the bag," I smiled, feeling rather proud of myself as I thought back to how well I'd done on the last show. "How's filming going?"

"It's good," he said. "Getting round to the last few scenes now. I've got a night shoot tomorrow so I'll be sleeping most of the day."

"Sounds tough," I said as I folded a shirt and placed it neatly in my case.

"Maybe, but I'm enjoying myself," he replied. "Have you been a good girl for me?"

I rolled my eyes at his words, wondering how long it would be before the topic of conversation switched to a more somber one. "Of course," I said. "I learnt my lesson last time, Randy."

"That's my girl," he said, and I could hear the smile in his voice.

I knew it was wrong to lie to Randy and there should always be truth and trust in a relationship, but I'd had so much fun at the bar with The Shield and Renee, and I'd been spending so much time with them during his absence that it was hard to stay away. The drinks, the laughter, the fun, the dancing with Seth… The night at the bar had been one of the most fun and enjoyable nights of my life, and they'd taken such good care of me during the weeks of Randy's absence. We'd hung out, gone out, travelled together and practically become something of a fivesome with the addition of Renee.

And I knew admitting to it all would lead to a whole heap of trouble, both for me and my friends. The last thing I wanted to do was get anybody in trouble with Randy, so I stuck to my little white lie. What harm could come from it? I was protecting everyone this way.

"Always your girl," I smiled.

"Okay, sweetheart. I better go. I'm wanted on set. I'll call you when I can, okay?"

"Okay, Randy. Speak to you soon," I replied. "Love you."

"Love you more," he said, the line cutting dead as he hung up.

xXx

New York was beautiful when we got there. It was a place I'd never been to before, and I could understand the fascination with the city that never sleeps. It was stunning, my eyes taking in a new sight no matter where I turned. The Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square… The city was honestly one of the coolest and most wonderful places I'd ever visited.

Everyone had checked in at the hotel and unpacked their bags, Renee soon asking us all if we wanted to go out and explore the city. I didn't hesitate in joining her and The Shield, eager to see what New York had to offer.

We were in Times Square when Renee had an idea.

"Anyone up for a ferry ride on the river?" she asked. "I really want to see the Statue of Liberty."

"You're being a proper tourist, aren't you, Renee?" joked Roman.

"Hey, we've got to see the entire city before we leave on Tuesday," she argued.

"Sounds fun to me," said Seth. "I'm in."

"Me too," I added.

The whole thing did sound fun, and it wasn't often we were in New York. A ferry ride and a trip to the Statue of Liberty sounded exciting. I wouldn't miss it for the world.

"Awesome," she grinned as we jumped in a taxi and headed away to Battery Park.

xXx

We all clambered onto the busy ferry, taking our seats and settling down. I found myself sandwiched between Seth and Roman, a spot I knew most of the WWE fan girls out there would be majorly jealous of.

The breeze was cold along the river so I zipped up my jacket, awaiting the moment when the ferry would set off. Before long the engines were whizzing and we began to move along the water at a steady pace.

I looked in awe as New York City passed us by, sky scraper after sky scraper lining the view. It was truly a sight to behold and I pulled out my phone in order to take as many pictures as I could. I'd want to remember this place forever.

The breeze soon put an end to my photo taking, the cold hitting my skin and making it hard for my fingers to move. So I quickly put my phone away.

"You get enough pictures?" chuckled Seth. "You took a photo of literally every building we passed."

"I'll get more later," I said, blowing on my hands and rubbing them together in order to warm them up a little. "Gotta save some picture space for when we get to the statue."

He looked at my hands, frowning. "You cold?"

"A little," I replied. "I didn't realise it'd be so cold and breezy along the river."

"Well come here then," he said, suddenly wrapping an arm around my waist. I gasped as he pulled me closer until our bodies were touching, his arm moving to rest around my shoulder. I blushed as I looked up at him, his face mere inches away from mine. He'd pulled me closer than I'd realised. "See? Much warmer with the extra body heat."

"Uh, yeah," I replied as he turned to look out to New York again.

Seth definitely had a new found confidence with me ever since the night we danced at the bar. No longer was he the timid guy who was too scared to even look at me in case my boyfriend got pissed. The permission I'd given him to dance with me properly had opened up a door of opportunities to him, and now he had no issue with being so close and intimate around me.

I didn't mind – Seth knew where he stood, he knew it was a friendship, and my heart belonged completely to Randy. But it was nice to have a friend, it was great to have company, and I never complained when he got close as it was nice to have that connection since I hadn't seen Randy for almost three weeks.

So I naturally felt myself leaning into Seth, enjoying how his body warmed mine, feeling the cold fall away within an instant.

We were silent for a time whilst we enjoyed the view and the gentle lull of the ferry as it moved ever closer to the statue. The rhythm was relaxing, and Seth's warmth was almost making me want to drift off and fall asleep. I'd never been so comfortable in my life and I had to stop myself from napping a few times.

I felt Seth's arm tighten around my shoulders and looked up at him to check everything was okay.

"Can I ask you a question?" he asked me quietly.

"Of course," I answered. "You can ask me anything."

"It's more of a request than a question though," he added.

I laughed lightly. "Just ask me, Seth."

"Well Dean and Renee are going out tonight and Roman has a Skype date with his wife," he began.

"Right," I said.

"And I honestly don't want to stay on my own this evening and watch shit on TV," he continued. "So I was wondering if you wanted to go to dinner with me. You know, keep me company."

I smirked up at him, noticing a light blush tinge his cheeks. "Of course I will," I replied. "Can't have Rollins sitting on his own all night while his brother's are getting laid or talking to their loved ones."

He chuckled. "I don't really want to think about Dean getting laid. Thoughts like that will scar me for life."

"None of us want that image in our heads," I laughed. "So I am more than happy to save you and keep you company."

"Thanks, Ellie," he said as the Statue of Liberty finally came into sight.

xXx

Since Seth was the one who wanted to go out and needed the company, I was happy to let him choose where we went that night. He opted for an Italian place, something I agreed with knowing Italian food was my favourite.

Renee and Dean had already left, so once we were dressed and ready, we said our goodbyes to Roman and hopped into a cab, heading over to the restaurant.

"You look awesome tonight, by the way," he commented as the taxi drove, the lights of the city whizzing by us. I was wearing a sleek black dress, black heels and my hair in a bun.

"Thank you," I replied. "You look very smart yourself."

And he did, wearing a grey suit jacket, matching pants, a black shirt open at the collar and black shoes, his long hair in a bun at the base of his neck. I could imagine the stares he would get from women. He looked quite the dish; any woman would be lucky to have him.

"I usually scrub up well," he said. "Well I appear to anyway. People are used to seeing me in my ring gear so wearing a suit for me is like I'm going to the Ritz."

I laughed lightly, the taxi getting us to the restaurant in no time at all. Despite my insistence, Seth paid for the cab and we got out, heading into the restaurant.

"Seth, you have to let me pay for something," I insisted.

"Hey, I asked you out tonight, I asked for the company. Therefore it's only fair that I pay," he answered, and no matter how much I tried to fight, he stubbornly said no. So I stopped trying, mentally promising myself that I'd pay whenever we went out next.

We asked the waiter for a table for two and were quickly hurried over to it. It was a fantastically located table, right by the window so we could see all the lights and magic of the city beyond. We took our seats and ordered drinks before perusing the menu. I had white wine whilst Seth opted for a beer.

"Damn, everything looks so good," I said, my eyes gazing over the many delicious dishes on offer.

"Feel free to order whatever you like," Seth said. "No expense will be spared."

I smirked over at him. "Anybody would think you were trying to impress me, Seth Rollins," I teased.

He chuckled. "Just consider it a thank you for coming out with me tonight. The idea of staying in that hotel room alone whilst Dean and Renee are out and Roman is no doubt having Skype sex in the next room did not sound appealing at all."

I laughed. "Those two sound like a pair of animals."

"You don't know the half of it," he said.

We looked at the menu, the waiter bringing over our drinks and taking our food order. I went for the lasagne whilst Seth chose the beef cannelloni. Our menus were taken and we raised our glasses.

"To friends keeping friends company," Seth suggested.

"And to a good show tomorrow night," I added.

"I can agree to that," he said as we clinked our glasses together, taking a sip of our drinks. The white wine rolled down my throat like silk. It was absolutely delicious.

"So what do you normally do on nights where Roman and Dean are busy?" I asked curiously.

"I either watch TV, play Xbox or make very good friends with the bartender in the hotel bar," he replied.

"Sounds lonely," I said sadly, taking another drink from my glass.

"Sometimes," he shrugged. "But I know my brothers don't do it on purpose. They're happy and in love. It should be expected."

"I'm just still really surprised you don't have a girlfriend," I commented. "You're handsome, well built, have a great personality, and you must have women throwing themselves at you considering the line of work you're in."

"We aren't all as lucky as you, Ellie," he teased, a cheeky glint in his eye.

I looked down, blushing. "Maybe not. But even so, it just seems surprising to me."

"Don't get me wrong, I have my fair share of women and dates," he continued. "But like I've said before, at my age, I'm tired of having flings and one night stands. I want a relationship; I want a partner to spend the rest of my life with. I want to settle down with the right woman. So until I find that woman, there's not a lot else I want."

I nodded thoughtfully. "That's a good aim to have. And you seem optimistic about the prospect."

"I am," he said. "I'll know when I find her, and I'll stop at nothing till she's mine."

I smiled. "Then whoever she is will be a very lucky and special lady."

"And I plan to remind her how special she is each and every day," he smiled softly, his eyes lingering on me a while as our food finally arrived.

It looked and smelt delicious, both of us tucking right in. It had to be, hands down, the best lasagne I'd ever had. It was the perfect temperature, the perfect flavour, and tasted like pure heaven. I knew next time I was in New York, I'd definitely have to bring Randy here.

"So tell me more about yourself," Seth urged. "Where are you from?"

"Seattle born and bread," I said. "The youngest of three siblings. I have an older brother who is a doctor and an older sister who is a kindergarten teacher."

"Sounds nice," he commented.

"It is," I smiled, fondly thinking of my siblings. "I love them very much."

"And what does your boyfriend do?" he unexpectedly asked, and suddenly I felt rather awkward inside. I should have known this topic of conversation would come up sooner or later. It was only a matter of time with how often I'd mentioned the fact I was in a relationship.

I wasn't exactly sure what to say if I was honest. I knew I couldn't tell him everything, and I certainly couldn't tell him who Randy was. That would be going against everything Randy had said and the last thing I wanted to do was give the game away. So I knew I simply had to dance around the truth. I had to give Seth enough information to keep him off my back and satisfy him, but not enough to admit to everything.

"He works in fitness and sports," I said, taking another bite of my food. The more food there was in my mouth, the less room there was to talk.

"Anything in particular?" he asked.

"Whatever he takes a shining to," I said. "He's wrestled a little too."

"Ah, that's cool," he said. "He should try out for WWE if he's good."

"Yeah…" I said awkwardly. "Maybe."

"How long have you been with him?" he asked.

"A little over a year," I replied. "But it feels like forever."

"Those are the best kind of relationships, the ones where you've only been together a short time but you feel as if you've known each other all your life."

"I agree," I said. "That's the true sign that you're meant to be with that person."

"And do you think you're meant to be with him?" he asked, his question throwing me off guard. I looked up at him, not quite sure what he was getting at.

I'd been with Randy for over a year, and all the time we'd spent together had been wonderful. He made me laugh, he made me smile, and he took such good care of me. I could definitely see a future with him. But was Randy the man I was meant to be with…?

"Well he makes me happy so…" I said, looking away.

"Then that's all you can ask for," replied Seth, taking a drink of his beer. "Happiness is the number one thing in a relationship. And if he makes you happy, then you're doing the right thing by being with him."

I nodded, not truly believing his words or mine.

Yes, Randy made me happy, but a smile had not been on my lips as of late with him. The lack of communication at work, the secret of our relationship, the threats about not seeing The Shield, leaving to film his movie without telling me a single thing… I couldn't exactly say happiness had been at the forefront of our relationship lately.

The topic was beginning to get me down, so I swiftly changed the subject, wanting to talk about anything and everything except Randy Orton.

xXx

My evening with Seth had been absolutely lovely. The conversation never stopped flowing, the laughs were a mile a minute, and I got to know the guy so much better. Seth had set out to have a fun evening whilst his brothers were busy and we'd done just that. It was just a shame the night had to end, but sadly it did. We jumped in a cab and returned back to our hotel, Seth kindly walking me to my hotel room door once we got there.

"Thank you for a wonderful evening," he said, leaning his side against the wall as I slipped my key into the lock.

"No, thank you," I smiled. "I would have been sitting in my hotel room alone too tonight, so you did us both a favour."

"I know it took a lot for you to come out," he said. "And I know your boyfriend isn't exactly big on us being friends, so thanks for braving it out and keeping me company."

I sighed. "He'd be pissed. But he's not here and he can't expect me to be alone all the time. You're my friend, Seth. There was no harm in what we did tonight."

He smiled. "You're fucking awesome. You know that?"

I blushed lightly, looking down at my feet. "So they say."

"Well I say it because it's true," he smirked, giving me a wink when I looked back up at him. "I'll leave you to it. I'll see you at the show tomorrow night?"

"Most definitely," I replied, grinning from ear to ear.

And then he surprised me, doing something I didn't expect, leaning over, placing a hand on my waist and gently kissing my forehead.

I quietly gasped, his hand feeling comfortable on my waist, his lips warm and soft on my skin. They felt… nice. They lingered a little before he reluctantly pulled away.

"Sleep well, Ellie," he smiled sweetly.

"Y-You too," I stuttered as he slowly began to walk away.

I simply stood there, watching him walk out of sight, wondering why the hell my heart was pounding so fast and why my cheeks were so flushed and warm.

Thank you to BeckyLynch'sTheme, angelsdee327, dutchangel1979, Tantoune, Lilygirl95 and MsConCon for their reviews of the last chapter

BeckyLynch'sTheme – I figured they needed an adorable moment together

Angelsdee327 – The clues are definitely falling into place in her head. We will just have to wait and see if she does anything about them and see Randy for what he is.

Dutchangel1979 – I think everyone wishes they had a Seth Rollins in their life! I certainly wouldn't say no to one!

Tantoune – He's just an adorable ball of cuteness… even now that he's heel on TV! There's still a lot of love for the architect

Lilygirl95 – I loved the dancing scene. I had such a smile on my face as I wrote it

MsConCon – I felt we needed a bit of fluff after all the crap Randy has thrown at her. Seth is definitely being a cutie. He just needs to bide his time

Also, check out my other story, Come & Get It if you already haven't :)