Sorry it took so long! I was going to do a sex scene but lost the motivation for a while and then got writers block so I didn't. I might add at least one more though soon. This is a shorter chapter but only because if I added the next part, I thought it would be too long.

*Roxs POV*

Taking the day with Roman to clear the air was exactly what we needed. The past few weeks went amazingly. There was no tension, no fighting and we were the old us again. Dean let us know that he didn't think he should watch Jess alone anymore though.

Things with Seth were a little better but he wasn't around as much. I wasn't sure if it was because how busy WWE was this time of year or if it was because of everything but I tried not to worry about it. He'd be here soon enough and we could talk

Roman was extremely busy this week, he was making a lot of appearances at little wrestling shows that were going to be in Florida, wrestling and doing meet and greets before he headed out to New Jersey for a show and meet and greet before Christmas.

Dean and I have been working together a lot lately to get him back in the ring. We started working out to see how much he could do and surprisingly it's like he didn't ever leave. He was still in amazing shape so earlier this morning I called Roman's dad to ask if we could use the ring in his school since he wasn't doing a class today. He agreed so Dean and I were on our way to their house to drop off Jess before heading over to the building.

"So you ready?" I asked Dean after stretching. He was standing outside the ring just looking at it. "Dean? You alright?"

"Yeah, yeah I'm good. Just crazy to think I'm about to do this after they told me I couldn't."

"We can stop if it hurts or anything but at least try it." I urged him sitting on the middle rope opening it to him. He chuckled and finally climbed up getting in the ring.

"You should probably practice the rolls and bumps first, just to make sure those don't hurt too bad." I suggested. Dean nodded and started doing different variations of bumps and rolls, perfectly.

"Let's cross run the ropes." I said after a few minutes. We did it for 2 minutes before I stopped and looked at him. "Anything hurting?"

"No. I feel great!" he said, doing his shoulder dance. I smiled and we did some simple lock ups and moves for a few more hours.

"I think I can do this. I think I can return." Dean said as I drove us towards McDonalds.

"Yeah?"

"Yeah! You think Stephanie and Hunter would let me?"

"Of course. Just call them, they'll probably do a mini try out just to make sure you could but you're more than ready to return. I thought you were going to have ring rust or some kind of pain but it's like you never left. Guess nothing could hold you down from what you were born to do huh?" I said smiling at glancing at him from the side. He smiled back and began to dial Hunter's phone number as I ordered food for us and Jess before going to pick her up.

Two weeks later

*Seth's POV*

I was walking around backstage looking for Hunter's office after I got off the phone with my real estate agent. There was a house, close to Roman's but not as close as my last one, that I really wanted and put a offer on before I left. She called to let me know I had it and could move in and any time. Since this was the last day I would be on the road for a week and half since Christmas was coming up I figured I would move on after Christmas.

I found Hunter's office and knocked. A few seconds passed before he yelled a come in.

I opened the door and shut it behind me before walking up, shaking his hand and taking a seat.

"Hello Mr. Rollins. I was just called you in here to let you know about a few things going on. Now you know you've had a good run as champion it's been a few months so it's getting about that time it's time for a new champion. Of course that champion will be face since you turned a while ago. I don't know if you know but Dean actually called and said he could return, we did all the health checks on him and try outs and he did indeed pass. Now we're going to have you cut a promo tonight on how no one can beat you, you will be interrupted by a video promo where it hints at someone coming for you. You will stay champion until Royal Rumble. The Raws leading up to the Rumble you will not have an opponent announced, the week before the PPV you will cut another promo saying how no one wants to step in the ring with you because you'll always win, something to that effect. Dean will not be shown but his voice will cut through the arena saying 'See you Sunday.' and that's how it'll be announced. We figured it would help with the shock value, give him plenty of time still to get ready for the schedule and for his return and of course fans will be mad when a title match is not announced it will make it bigger. You've been a great champion and representation of what this company is about so I can guarantee this is not your last title run."

"Thank you sir. I appreciate it and look forward to the match." I said standing up and shaking his hand and exiting his room.

That's cool. I thought we were friends and I had no idea Dean was able to return. If it wasn't for him taking my title I wouldn't have known until he showed up. I'm always going to be the outsider of the group.

*Rox's POV*

There was about a few more days left until Christmas and we just finished decorating the tree. We wanted to wait until Roman was home so we could all do it together. I knew Seth had the day off so I texted him inviting him but he never got back to me. It bothered me but I decided to put it in the back of my head right now. I was having such a good time with Roman, Jess and Dean. There were so many presents under the tree and Jess kept trying to sneak a peek at them. Dean caught her every time.

I was baking cookies and making hot chocolate, after convincing Rome to turn on the AC on high to make it a bit chilly because I missed my cold Christmases, and got a gingerbread house set for Jess later.

I went to check on the cookies and found myself checking my phone and looking out the window hoping Seth was going to come walking up. It wasn't complete without him no matter how I tried to ignore his absence.

"What are you looking for babygirl?" Roman said walking into the kitchen and following my gaze to the door.

"Uh..nothing." I lied, turning to the oven and opening it to check on the cookies.

"Seth?"

"Um..um."

"I'm not going to get mad. I know you're best friends. It's fine. I was actually wondering why he wasn't here." he said leaning up against the counter.

I felt a frown on my face. "I don't know."

"Call him." Roman said handing me his phone. So I did.

After a few rings Seth finally answered.

"Hello?"

"Seth..where are you?"

"Home."

"Why aren't you here?"

"Why would I be?"

"Um... to hang out and get ready for Christmas..." I said quietly.

"So I'm included this time?"

"You always are. What's wrong with you?" Roman raised his eye brows to me and I just shook my head.

"Nothing. Just find it funny how suddenly I'm in the group again."

"Seriously what the hell are you talking about?" I asked getting irritated.

"If I was in the group,why would Hunter have to be the one to fill me in on Dean? Why hasn't anyone been talking to me these past few weeks? Roman got you brain washed?" That pissed me off.

"Alright look here Rollins! Why did Hunter fill you in? Because Dean returning wasn't set in stone. YOU found out about the storyline before he did. We didn't know if they were taking Dean back into WWE or not! So you found out first! Phone works both ways! Who has been reaching out trying to get everyone together? Who has been making the invitations for holidays? Sure as hell not you. As for Roman brain washing me? He's the one who told me to call you or did you not pay attention to which number showed up on the phone!? You got some freaking nerve. Merry Christmas to you!" I yelled and instantly hung up the phone tossing it to Roman and taking the cookies out of the oven.

I felt Roman wrap his arms around my waist and kiss my cheek. "Don't let this ruin your mood babe."

I nodded my head and turned and kissed him.

An hour later we were eating dinner that Dean cooked. Pot roast, with potatoes, carrots and mushrooms. It was delicious.

In the middle of the meal the door bell rang and Jess looked up and through the big window.

"Uncle Seth!" she yelled and got up running to the door. Roman looked at me and I just kept eating. Dean looked at me confused and Roman went to go open the door with Jess.

*Romans POV*

I opened the door and saw Seth standing there looking shy.

"Hi Uncle Seth!" Jess said and ran out to give him a hug.

"Hey little princess." he said smiling bending down and hugging her.

"Come eat with us!" she said grabbing his hand and trying to pull him in.

"Uh, I need to talk to your daddy first okay?" she nodded her head and walked back to the kitchen.

"I know I probably shouldn't be here because how shit is between us, and then the way I talked to Rox, so I understand if you want me to leave. Here are your guys presents though." he said handing me two big bags.

"Naw." I shook my head and opened the door wider, "Come on. We have plenty of food still." Seth looked at me surprised by quickly recovered from his shock and walked in. I promised Rox, I would try with Seth and I didn't want to kick someone out of my life and in turn out of Jess's life who has been around for years.

*Seth's POV*

I walked over to the tree and set the two bags down before following Roman into the kitchen.

"Look who came to join us." Roman announced when we both walked in.

"Hey Bro." Dean said after swallowing his food and giving me a fist bump.

"Hey Ambrose." I said.

"Uncle Seth sit here." Jess said pointing at the chair next to her. I nodded my head and looked at Rox who wouldn't make eye contact with me. I took a deep breath and sat down next to Jess. Conversation with Dean and Roman picking up instantly but Rox stayed quiet.

After dinner Dean and Roman offered to clean while Rox went into the living room with Jess. I followed Rox and Jess and watched them interact. She was going to be a great mom one day. I zoned out and before I realized Jess was running up the stairs to change into PJs while Rox and I stayed in the living room alone.

"I'm sorry Rox." She stopped moving when I said her name and I expected her to turn around and go off on me. Instead she turned around with a slight smile on her face and walked up to me and pulled me into a hug.

"I missed you Seth. You're always a part of this group okay? We just wanted til the official okay to tell you. Next time I'll let you know right away, we all will. Even if it's not for sure." I was shocked to say the least but nodded my head and hugged her back.

I saw Roman walk in and tense a little so I let go of Rox.

"Would you like to stay and do the gingerbread house with us Seth?" Roman asked.

"If Jess wants me to."

"I do!" her little voice boomed as she ran down the stairs.

"Then I'll stay." I smiled.

After a few more hours it was getting late so I decided to call it a night and head home.

"See you for Christmas?" Dean asked.

"We better." Roman said and gave a genuine smile.

"I'll be here." I said before fist bumping them and giving Rox a hug and leaving.

To be honest, I thought after the Rox feelings Roman and I wouldn't be okay anymore but I'm happy we were. My Rox feelings were getting easier to ignore but they were still there. I just found a way to hide them. Whether I liked it or not.

The next chapter will be Christmas with all of them, so if you have any suggestions please let me know! This story might also be coming to an end in the next few chapters.