(A week later)

Everyone was sitting on the back porch enjoying the light if early morning. Nicky was playing with her siblings, Mark and Glen were chatting. Roman was still cursing at Seth for throwing him under the bus at dinner. Dean just say sideline holding his boyfriend hand while he got lashed out by Roman.

Everyday things started getting better, Nicky worked on some of the Harley's mark had in the garage together. She played with her two twin brothers during the day, sometimes with the boys. Dean and Seth moved up in their relationship, they were more touchy and out there.

Nicky and Roman would usually cook dinner together, and they would work in sync laughing and playing around.

Her nightmares started to go away, her cold was gone and she took her stitches out yesterday. Luckily their was no scaring on her hand.

Today was her 20th birthday and everyone was in on Nicky day today. Since they couldn't invite others they made other arrangements.

They made sure Nicky had no clue what was happening today, even though she would catch them in a small discussions. It would always end up with the twins leaving along with Dean and Seth claming they had something to show them. Glen saying he had to water the plants outside leaving Roman and Mark to speak.

Roman was going to take her around town. He googled a couple places last night, they could go to before they came back home. It was planned perfectly, the only problem they would have was if Nicky just wanted to stay home.

"Happy Birthday Big Sister!" The twins yelled in unison ringing the still half awake Nicky ears. She smiled softly before mumbling a thank you.

She smiled remembering this morning with Roman.

When she woke up this morning, she woke up to Roman looking at her. His grey orbs filled with love and admiration.

He wished her a Happy Birthday being the first one to tell her. Before telling her 20 things he loved about her, the proceeded to a make out session. They were pretty happy this morning just small touches and kisses. Well before Dean and Seth ran into the room hoping to wish her a happy birthday before Roman would wake up. When they saw the two awake and sharing a cute moment.

They both called it unfair for Roman to be the first one since he sleeps with her every night.

This only made her laugh as the 3 members argued about wishing her a happy birthday.

"Your getting old sister." Marcus said both of them tackling her into a hug. Breaking her from her thoughts.

"Soon your going to be 196 with 1 cat, because you decided to become a cat person over night. Watching kids in the street and talking to your self about how you use to be so young. Then poof you burst into dust." Nicky rolled her eyes before pushing the two boys off. As they attempted to sell a horror story.

"Thank's boys but I highly doubt I'll get to 196." She get up from the chairs stretching her limbs.

"You will, just look at Uncle Glen he's pushing 197." The two boys laughed before getting chased by the other half of the brothers of destruction. Glen cursing at the two for playing around.

Nicky laughed, before going inside to make some breakfast.

" Doll Face where do you think your going?" Dean asked seeing the Red head heading inside. Mark attention was caught by this since he was just watching the twin getting chased.

" I was going to make some Breakfast? Why did you want anything specific?"

Dean scuffed at this, before he stood up causing the two friends to see why dean was up.

" The only thing specific that I want doll, is for you to sit down next to your Samoan Thor and relax. It's your birthday, your the princess and last time I checked Princesses don't make their own breakfast." She crossed her arms in a pout, she really was hungry.

" Well this Princess is going to make her own breakfast." She said about to turn back on her track when she was picked up and thrown over Dean shoulder.

" Dean put me down!" She shrieked, way to early to be carried like a cave man. She saw her dad making his way inside.

"Dad help!" She called he turned to her smiling.

" No can do Darling, Dean's right today your birthday. And you deserve to be treated like a princess. " with all you been through he wanted to add but kept it to himself. She glared at him with the same green eyes he had. He only smirked closing the door. Dean dropped her right in Roman's lap. Roman locked his arms around her mid section pulling her close to his chest to hold her in place. He put his head on her shoulder.

She stuck her tongue out and was pouting , her arms crossed.

"Dean that was not fair." He only smiled sitting back next to Seth on one of the long out door couches they had.

"Life is not fair princess." He replied taking Seth hand back into his. She was out to reply back to it when Roman tilted her a little kissing her on the lips, to keep her quiet .

After a whole week here Roman kind of figured out Nicky waking up personality. In the morning when she wakes up, she doesn't like to be bothered only to be held close to Roman. Later when she gets hungry she gets snippy and agitated. Though Nicky knew Roman was similar, he doesn't like to be woken up and he always have to have coffee before he anyone thinks about talking to him. Well besides Nicky, who doesn't talk in the morning usually.

Roman pulled away from her kissing her nose.

"I love you." He whispered to her. She smiled her eyes filled with happiness and joy.

Honestly Roman enjoys looking at her eyes, they were so pure and innocent. He love when he saw those two emotions in her eyes. They were a beautiful emerald green, when she was bubbly and happy and a dark mossy green when she was pissed off or on the verge of killing some one.

When she was sad or depressed they were a mix of green and little blue swirls. Roman found it fascinating about her.

Gagging sounds were made to the moment the two love birds were having. Both of them looked at Seth who had his mouth wide open pointing his finger inside like he was throwing up.

" Dean get your man." Roman spoke, a hint of playfulness in his voice. Dean came back from what ever his thoughts were, looking at the two across from him then to Seth. Using his hand he pushed down the hand that seth was using and the other to grasp his chin turning his head to him. He crashed his lips down on his two-toned partner both Nicky and Roman staring wide eyes. Dean pulling away letting go of Seth chin and hand he went back into his calm, cool thinking. Seth just starred kind of in shock.

Pay back was a real bitch to Seth when she started to make the same noise and face to Seth.

" Pay back hurts huh? Sethie." Seth looked at her grinding his teeth.

" Oh I'll show you pay back." He said getting off the couch, Nicky laughed getting out of Roman hold running away from the two-toned friend.

Glen came in with the boys who looked beat up, watching as Nicky laughter filled the Morning. Her running from Seth without a care in the world.

Roman looked at Dean raising his eye brow.

" Did you just call me Samoan Thor?" An amused smirk crossed Dean face before he shrugged.

" Maybe I did, maybe a didn't. Just don't let it get to your head now." Roman rolled his eyes watching his girlfriend running away.

(Breakfast table)

Nicky finished her 6th pancake sighing sitting back. Her dad made her favorite pancakes chocolate chip and peanut butter. Everyone was having their own conversation, the twins fighting for the last pancake. Mark taking the last pancake, Roman was talking to Glen and Nicky was making faces at Dean across from her.

Roman and her were holding hands under the table since Mark still wasn't a big fan of Nicky dating.

Roman leaned over to her ear whispering to her.

"Do you want to go out after breakfast?" She nodded smiling. Whispering back

"Yeah, where are we going?" Roman shrugged, smiling.

"It's a surprise." Nicky pouted, Roman laughed pecking her lips.

"I promise you will love it. Just dress comfortable."

"Fine." She smiled pecking him back, she scouted out her seat picking up both her and Roman plate going into the kitchen.

"Don't you dare wash those plates!" Mark yelled from the dining room.

"I'm a rebel, I'm going to do them!" She called back her childish laughter filling the hallways.

"Are you guys going?" Mark asked from the head of the table.

"Yeah, she's probably going to go get ready. What time do you want us back?"

"Well, Dean and I are leaving to pick up the stuff. While everyone is setting up so roughy 6 ish." Seth said. Roman nodded. The twins high fiving

"Yeah and we got the present table."

"Glen and I got the..." Nicky walked in.

"Got the what daddy?" She asked.

"We got the truck running, so you and Roman could use it." He lied smoothly, Nicky knew their was something behind it but she decided playing dumb was better than just poking the hornet nest.

"Cool. I'm going to head upstairs to go take a shower and get change. Okay Rome." She said he looked at her nodding

"Okay Nic." He said smiling, leaving the room with a smile on her face. She skipped up the stairs into their bedroom. Grabbing a pair of ripped boot cut jeans and a lose fitting white shirt. Going into the bathroom, she turned the shower on happily dancing with herself. It was her birthday and Roman was taking her out. She could damn near dance how she felt. When she got out the shower, she pulled in the curling iron and started to put her jeans and undergarments. She didn't put her shirt on because she wanted to put make up on today. Drying her wet hair, she curled them into small ringlets. She added blush making her cheek bones come out and a shadow effect to her eyes so her eyes were more bold. Adding some lipgloss. She put on her shirt without messing anything up. She put on a pair of sandals checking her self one more time. Going down the stairs Mark was handing Roman the keys saying if he would scratch the truck, his ass is grass. She laughed taking a detour to the kitchen to grab a water.

Hearing a whistle, she turned around seeing all 5 guys excluding Mark and Roman at the Island or walking in.

"Damn doll. I might just steal you from Roman. You look like an adorable Doll." She smiled

"Thank you Dean. But I think you just in trouble." Dean looked questionable before he looked over at Seth. Who punched him in the arm and stormed off.

"Seth, I was kidding. I'm sorry." Dean pleaded running after Seth. Nicky giggled before her two brother poked her in the sides. She yelp jumping up because she was ticklish.

"Whoa sis, is this you?" Marcus said before Marcellus came studying her.

" or are you a doll?" She rolled her eyes at the two.

" I put make-up on and I became a Barbie." She muttered.

"Correction, Barbie a blonde. You are far from Blonde." Marcellus said she glared at him while he raised his hand defensively.

"Alright you two break it up. Can't piss off the birthday girl." Glen pulling the boys away from Nicky glare.

"But. You really look good." Glen

Commented

"Thank you uncle." She got on her tippy toes which wasn't enough so Glen had to bend down to reach her level. Kissing his cheek sweetly. Glen laughed while Nicky punched his arm.

" Don't laugh because I'm short." He only laugh harder rolling her eyes she continue to drink her water.

"There you are." She heard behind her seeing Roman and her father walking in. Turning around, and both men stopped.

"Well damn darling your beautiful." She blushed because Roman mouth was hanging open.

"Thank you daddy" hugging him before wrapping her hand in Romans. Before using her finger to close his mouth.

"You catch flys that way." She smiled before pulling him along.

"Bye daddy, bye uncle!" She called .

"No funny business!" Mark yelled before she closed the door.

Walking down the steps, she was yanked back and lips crashed to hers. Pulling away she stared wide eyes at Roman.

"I had to do that before we left anywhere" He replied, she blushed before nodding.

"You really are stunning." He said she was a lost of words. Never has anyone told her that and Roman just said it like it was second nature.

Getting into the car they went into the small town, Roman parked the car In front of one of the shops.

They got out holding hands, they walked inside one of the clothing shops.

" Rome, what are we doing in here?" Nicky asked curiously while she looked around the women department.

"You are going to pick out anything you want. And I'm paying for it." He said, she smirked.

"You know I'm not the one to be catered for hand and foot. I can pay for it." She squeezed his hand he kissed her lightly before hushing her.

" Today is your day baby. Please, just let me spoil you today." She sighed and rolled her eyes.

"Fine. Anything?" He nodded, Nicky thought about an idea.

"Okay." She kissed his cheek before going to the couple of racks if clothes choosing some shirts and pants. Smiling to herself when she picked out exactly what she was looking for.

She went into one of the dressing room with a good portion of clothes so roman doesn't see the outfit. Asking him to wait outside while she tried them on. She changed into some dresses, shirts and jeans.

Changing her clothing she wore high waisted black shorts that showed her curves and a lot of her legs, with white bra top. That pushed her breast up showing a great amount. Her toned stomach showing a great deal.

"Are you ready Rome?" She called.

"Uh huh." He said calmly.

"I think I really like this outfit." She opened the door seeing Roman texting on his phone.

"What do you think of it?" She asked. He kept his eyes glued to his phone.

"It's beautiful babe. Put it somewhere so you know what your getting." He kept texting Nicky raised her eyebrow. Walking over to him she took the phone out his hand he looked up at her. His grey orbs observing her body before filling with lust.

"We are defiantly going to buy this." He growled his voice deep. It's caused Nicky to smirk as she gave him his phone back. Shaking her hips back into the changing room locking the door.

"Tease!" He yelled she giggled changing back to her original clothes. Rome took the clothes she wanted to go pay for while she went to put the other stuff away.

The two came out the store Roman still texting on his phone.

"Rome? "

"Hmmm." He mumbled finishing his last text for Nicky present.

"Who are you texting? It's been 2 hours and your glued to your phone." She said, roman smirked putting his phone away.

" Just some text messages from my cousins." She raised her eye brow crossing her arms.

" I promise babe, he was just asking how you were doing and to tell you happy birthday." He hugged her even when she was mad at him but she soon caved hugging him back.

"Fine don't do it again." She said looking up at him. He chuckled kissing her on the lips.

"Yes baby." He said.

They dropped off the bags of clothes in the car before they started walking again. They walked down the Main Street, people bustling around. Some kids came up to them for autographs. While they browsed stories they came to a story that had puppies. Stopping at the window, she remember Zeus. He was so protective and always was around her. He died when she turned 16, from cancer. that's what Sara told her while she was at wrestling training. She never really like him and he never really like her anyways.

Nicky looked at the cute little golden lab sitting in the corner away from all the other pups. He had two different eye colors that looked so sad.

"What you looking at babe?" Roman asked Nicky pointed to the golden lab who stayed in the corner.

"He looks so sad bae." She said watching the dog all she wanted to do was give dog a hug and love it. Roman smirked kissing her cheek wrapping his arm behind her.

" I know baby. You want to go inside and play with him." He asked she nodded slightly going inside.

They asked the store owner if they could play with the puppies.

The lady was in her mid 70 she smile saying it was alright. Roman and Nicky went over to the puppies the lady handing Roman one if the mix breed pups with brown and white fur.

"Which one would you like dear?" She asked Nicky.

"Um, can I have the golden retriever in the corner?" She smiled nodding. The lady picked up the small golden retriever placing him in Nicky hands.

She found the dog to be so cute, she always really wanted a dog after Zeus but she never had the time. If she could she would take this cutie home.

The golden retriever was very quiet and curious at first until she started to play around with him. Then he started to yip jumping up her licking her face.

When it was time to go the puppy got really sad seeing her leave. So did Nicky she really wanted the golden retriever as her own.

"You know your the first person to actually play with him."

"Really?" The lady nodded.

" wow but he's so cute." Nicky said.

"Yeah but many people get weird out by his eyes. Anything but that they would never play with him."

Nicky felt sympathy for the dog it was the same for her when she went to kindergarten. No one wanted to play with a little girl who had scars. The couple thank the shop owner leaving.

Roman held her hand while she was lost in thought.

"I think I'm going to get him." Nicky said out of the blue while they were walking.

"He's a cute pup. And the way you were playing with him. You might love him more than me. " she laughed.

"Probably. If I do I'm going to name him Hercules."

"Why Hercules?" Rome asked as they sat on a bench close to a park.

"Well, you know how Hercules was taken and brought down to earth and became slightly mortal." Roman nodded following what she was saying.

"Well you know how he was outcast because he had that minor detail, that he was stronger than any average human." Roman nodded.

"So your saying he's different like Hercules. I like it." He said smiling.

"Also he's the son of Zeus so I wanted a name pattern you see." Both the couple laughed enjoying themselves. Roman let Nicky by the ice cream before they went home. While she went to get the ice cream he texted the guys that they were leaving soon.

It was close to 6 and Nicky was exhausted. She laid in the back because she was tired.

When she got home Roman bridal style carried her inside. The two laughing because she pretended to be princes. Opening the door she was holding her head high and laying her hand on her forehead saying she was a damsel in distress.

Roman could only roll his eyes at the antics.

Walking over the threshold, Roman set her on her feet she thanked him about to walk to the stairs when...

"Happy birthday Nicky." Everyone jumped out in surprised. Her heart nearly blew out of her chest from the surprise but she smiled.

"Aw you guys didn't have to do this." She said going over to hug everyone.

"We know darling but yah boyfriend wanted to give you one." Glen said. Nicky turned to Roman who had his hands in his pockets smiling.

"You did this? But how we were out all day."

He shrugged smirking now

"I had help." Tears pricked her eyes as her heart swelled.

"Thank you guys so much."

"Aw, don't cry doll face. It's your birthday." She laughed whipping away any tears that were going to fall.

"Come on let's go enjoy the party." Seth said, Nicky nodded going to the back that was decorated in purple and black party streamers and balloons. Her birthday cake was a Harley Davidson chopper she had as a kid. She loved it Mark was on the grill cooking the burgers and hot dogs. Nicky played foot ball with the boys. Even though Roman had her on his back while he tackled anyone stopping her from the touchdown.

After they ate, Nicky blew out her candles on her birthday cake. Both her and Roman shared the first piece, feeding each other and a one point Nicky getting icing on his nose.

Now it was time for present and the twins were bouncing off the wall more than she was. She was sitting on the love seat between Roman and Seth Dean sitting on the other side of Seth.

"Okay Nicky here's the first one and it's from Uncle Glen." They handed her a gold medium size bag. She took it pulling out the paper she pulled out a Harley collectible that she really been looking for.

" Oh my God. Uncle Glen were did you find this?" She asked rushing off the couch hugging him. He laughed.

"I have friends in high places." He said she smirked thanking him for the gift. She sat down again going through both the twins gift and her fathers.

She laughed at both of them because from the boys it was a picture of all three of them before Nicky left. They were making funny faces at the camera, and on the frame it said at the bottom.

"Nicky, stubborn,lovable, obnoxious, our older sister. We love you." She teared up a little but hugging her two brothers before she showed dean, seth and Roman. The gift from her father was an aluminum baseball bat that had her name engraved on one side. She raised her eyebrow at it.

Mark shrugged smiling.

" Just in case I don't make it in time to beat his ass if he hurt you. I know how much you love to use a baseball bat. " Everyone in the room laughed while Nicky turned to Roman ensuring him she wouldn't hit him with a bat before kissing him.

"Alright alright time for Dean and Seth gift." The boys pulled out a huge bag Nicky looking over at the two who were smirking.

"I really hope you two didn't buy the whole sex store." She heard Roman whisper to Seth who only smirked.

" Maybe open it to see it." Nicky gulped taking out the tissue paper. She was confused pulling out a dog leash, bowls, a doggie bed, some treats and puppy chow.

"Um, thanks guys but um, I don't have a dog."

"Yeah you do babe." Roman said she turned to him looking at curiously before he pointed to the hallway. The sound of paws hitting the tiles sounded and a blur if Golden ran into the room and on her lap. Looking down she saw the Golden retriever from the pet shop. His cute pink younger licking her face.

"OMG Roman you got him!" Nicky yelled kissing the cute dog. Everyone laughed as Nicky held the cute two eyed pup cuddling it.

"Thank you so much Roman!" She kissed him hard before he laughed. Kissing Dean and Seth on the cheek saying her thank you.

" It wasn't just me love it was your dad too. He was the one that helped. Those conversation we had in private were about him. And your birthday." She put Hercules down running to her dad tackling him into a hug squeezing the crap out of him.

"Thank you so much dad. This is the best birthday ever." He smiled to his little girl kissing her forehead.

Nicky happily sat back In between the boys the twins kneeling In front of her. They looked at the new addition to the family. Mark smiled leaving the room to clean up knowing he left her in the right hands.

The shield boys and Nicky were all on the couch still. Nicky was fast asleep along with Seth both leaning against each other. Hercules was curled up against her. Roman and Dean both called it a night. Roman slowly pulling away Nicky from Seth.

He picked her up waking up Hercules who looked confused but just snuggled more closely

To Nicky.

Going into the bedroom her laid her down gently on the bed. Grabbing a change of clothes going into the bathroom to change. She stirred opening her eyes she felt something heavy on her Chet. Looking down she saw a ball of gold, she moved Hercules from her chest and onto the doggie bed. Stripping out her clothes, she grabbed one of Roman shirts putting it on. She waited till he came out before she went in washing the make up off her face before returning to bed. She snuggled close to Roman sighing.

"Thank you for the best birthday ever Rome." She said

"Anything for you Nick." She smiled caressing his cheek. He placed a hand on hers bringing her hand to his. Kissing the top.

" I still have to give you my personal present." He spoke.

"Didn't you already give me enough, you gave me everything I ever wanted plus more. What could you possibly give me?" She questioned he smiled reaching over pulling out a small square box. Sitting up he handed her the box that had a purple bow on it.

" happy birthday baby. Open it." She nodded opening up the box. Her breath was caught in her chest. It's was stunning. She pulled out a silver necklace that had a decent size heart locket.

On the front was tiny dymond arrange in a R. For Roman.

"Oh My God. Rome. This is beautiful." She was a lost of words.

"Open it up babe." She nodded opening the locket. She covered her mouth.

On one side it was a picture with everyone. They were all outside on the back porch Mark and Glen were shoulder hugging each other while the twins do random faces at the camera. It as their thing. Dean and Seth were doing the signature shield gesture. While Roman and Nicky were head to head smiling. On the other side was the twitter photo seth took of the two kissing in the locker room. Closing it, she thought it was the best gift ever. She hugged him kissing him over and over again before it turned into a make out session her fingers running through his ink black hair. Pulling onto his lap straddling him he brought her closer to him before the two pulled away. Both looked into each other souls.

" I love you." She whispered he kissed her nose.

"I love you too." He said taking the necklace that was forgotten in the middle of the two. He put it on for her.

"Beautiful." He whispered his voice low. She lightly smiled before she yawned sleepily. Roman chuckled,

"Time for bed babe."

"But I want to stay up until my birthday ends." He smirked laying the both of them down and laying on his side.

"If you can keep your eyes open for that long." the day catching up with her. She mumbled something fighting to keep her eyes open. Soon her eyes fluttering closed.

Roman just watched her as she fell into deep sleep. Turning off the lights he covered the both of them up kissing her forehead.

"Happy birthday Nicky." He said before he went to sleep himself.