Dean stepped out of the shower and quickly got changed. So many things were running through his mind. Why was Roman acting so cold towards him randomly? What did he want to talk about? Come to think of it, Dean felt stupid for even wondering. Of course it was going to be about Renee. He didn't know what Roman wanted to say to him. He had her back in his grasp and they seemed happy with their little affair. Dean finished getting dressed just in time, when Roman stepped back into the locker room.
"Change of plans, we're heading straight for the UK tour and skipping smackdown." Roman informed him without looking at him. "I texted Seth to tell him and he's going with Cesaro on a diferent flight. We'll talk on the plane. I'll wait for you outside." Roman exited the locker room and Dean sighed. He was nervous about the conversation that was on the horizon. No matter what happened, Dean had to make sure that he kept his anger under control. He had the tendency to speak without thinking. The former champion didn't want to spill out that he was in love with Renee.
Hurridly, Dean gathered all his suff and met with Roman outisde. They drove to the airport in complete silence and it was so awkward and uncomfortable in the small space of the car. After what seemed like a lifetime, they arrived at the airport and boarded their plane. Strapping into their seats, Dean sighed. "Can you tell me what you want to talk about now?"
"It's about Renee. What else Dean?"
"You're such an asshole." Dean whispered.
Roman ignored his comment and started talking. "Look I know you're pissed because Renee came back to me after you helped her forget about me. My question is why? Why did you try so hard so she would forget me? Why did you make that your main focus?"
Because I love her and don't want her to get hurt. Dean thought to "himself. "Why the hell do you think Roman? Becaue she needed someone there. In case you forgot, Renee and I are good friends so I tried helping her out. Friends help each other out and that's what I did. The less pain she feels, the better of all of us."
"I get that you guys are friends and all but I don't know man. You seemed to be trying your best so she would forget me. Plus, why did she owe you such a big of an apology for letting me go home with her? Why did you get that pissed off?" Roman shook his head. He had a certain feeling but he couldn't quiet lay a finger on it.
"I already told you my explanation." Dean said sternly but quietly. "No friend wants to see another friend hurting which was exactly happening beause of you. I'm done with the conversation." Dean took his earphones from out of his pocket and placed them on his ears before connecting them to his phone. He put the music on high and closed his eyes, completely ignoring Roman now. Dean himself knew he was full of shit but he would never admit to Roman that he was in love Renee. Especially not while they are on a plane, where Dean had nowhere to run to.
Roman sighed and rested his head on the headrest on the seat behind him. Maybe he was wrong. The way Dean acted so offended, maybe Roman was just imagining things? He surely thought so now. Now, he knew he owed and apology to Dean because he was right. He and Renee had been friends way before Roman even knew who Renee was. It was natural for him to care for the blonde's feelings so much. The Samoan closed his eyes and tried to clear his head.
Trying to keep herself preoccupied, Renee participated in a couple charity events with other superstars that weren't scheduled on tour just yet. Because Renee wasn't a wrestler, she didn't need to be in London until later It had surprised her that neither Roman nor Dean had said goodbye to her. Sure, they would see each other in London in a couple days but still. She figured that Dean was still angry with her and of course, he needed his space. Roman though, it was unlike him to not call her or text her. The blonde eventually shrugged it off though and tried to stay busy around her New York apartment.
A couple days later, Renee was surfing through twitter and came across article reports that said Roman had gotten injured during a match with Randy Orton. She instantly became worried and tried calling him but he wouldn't answer. The Canadian was hesitant but called Dean anyways. She thought he wouldn't answer but on the second ring, he did. "He's fine Renee. He just has a cut above his eye. They stitched him back up." Dean informed her before even greeting her. He was sure of why she called him; which was because Roman wasn't answering. And he knew why too but he didn't feel like mentioning it to her.
"Oh...that's a relief." Renee furrowed her eyebrows at Dean's straight-forward attitude. Her face scrunched up even more when she heard Roman in the backround taking to someone. Nodding to herself, Renee knew he was talking to Jessica over the phone. "He's...he's talking to her right?"
Dean sighed and then there was a pause before he spoke. "I wasn't going to say anything."
"Yeah well umm, I gotta go. See you guys in London, bye." Renee hung up and didn't even give Dean a chance to respond. She collapsed on her bed and thought deep while looking up at the ceiling. Renee winced when she came to the realization that she would always be "the other woman."
