The shield had been reformed after Roman had shown up on Raw and gotten his job back. The fans were ecstatic about the reunion and so were the three of them. They continued to dominate the ring and take down anybody who crossed their path. The face turn worked out wonderfully the crowd had really embraced them and now they found themselves in the picture for a title run. Things outside of work however were a different story Seth was tired of living with Dean. So he found himself looking for another place to live. At the same time Roman's homelife continued to decline and Seth waited almost everyday for Roman to come clean about their relationship. Seth felt like he was on the edge. Seth knew things needed to change but anytime he brought up leaving Caroline Roman closed up and acted distant with the smaller agreed to go with him in his search for a new apartment.

They found themselves walking behind a leggy blonde who gave them a tour of the new two bedroom model that had just been put up for lease. Her phone rang and she excused herself to take the call outside. Seth grabbed Roman's hand as they walked into the smaller bedroom a smile lit up his face. "Ya know we could make this Jasmine's room." He gave Roman's hand a small squeeze before he was able to pull it away.

"Yeah."

Seth grew frustrated at the one word response it was exhausting always chasing Roman. "Ya know Ro, this place would be a good starter place for us. You could move in with me and we could be a family."

Roman opened the closet and pretended to be looking at the space and the rack. Seth felt sure a fight would ensue but he wanted something other than a one word response from the other man. Seth closed the space between them as he gave Roman a shove causing him to hit the wall. Roman looked at him confused and a bit angry. "What the hell?" Seth felt his frustration growing.

"Everytime I mention something about us or living together or building a life all you do is give me your shit one word responses. I am sick of it Ro if you don't want to move in then grow a pair and say so damn it."

Roman reached for him but Seth sidestepped so that the bigger man wouldn't be able to pull him close. Seth knew if he got wrapped in Roman's embrace he would melt into the other man's arms and the subject would be brushed off to the side. Roman let out a loud sigh as he turned and looked into the chocolate brown eyes that pierced his soul.

"Seth we have gone over this time and time again. I can't leave her what if she takes Jasmine away from me. My everything would be turned upside down."

Seth felt selfish but it was time to lay it all out he was tired of being the other person. He was exhausted having Roman part time and while he would never be okay with Roman losing his daughter he wanted to build a future and life with the other man. He wanted to give Roman his all and get the same in return. Seth looked out the window and saw the landlord still on the phone so he sat on the floor and patted the spot next to him. "Sit." Roman obeyed and took the space next to him. Seth grabbed onto Roman's hand and laced their fingers together. Their fingers fit so well together that it gave him shivers.

"Ro I didn't want to do this now but I can't wait and I know what losing Jasmine would do to you. However I can't keep this in anymore. I need you all of you not the part time you. It has nothing to do with your daughter because I would never force you to choose between us. What I am asking is that you choose either you be with Caroline or you be with me. I can't keep hiding in the shadows being there when it works out. Ro I love you with everything I have and I promise I will do everything in my power to make sure you get Jasmine. I love her too Ro but if you want to be with her and Caroline let me know so I can try to move on."

Roman sat quiet for a few minutes as his free hand ran along his goatee. Seth wondered what was on his mind but he waited patiently he had said what he wanted too. Than he felt the warmth leave him as Roman pulled his hand away and stood up. He looked down at the younger man and Seth looked up into grey that were filled with doubt. Seth felt his stomach drop he hoped he hadn't pushed too hard. The thought that Roman might choose the other way never occurred to Seth until this moment. He swallowed hard as he tried to fight the panic that started to rise in the pit of his stomach.

"I need time to think Seth. I am sorry."

With this Roman walked away from him and Seth felt like he might be sick. He tried to hold back the tears that stung his eyes as the blonde reentered the apartment and continued to show him around.

Dean lifted the blanket from Seth's head causing him to rub at his eyes. "What do you want?" Dean sighed as he finished pulling the blanket off Seth's body.

"You need to get up off the couch."

"I don't want to."

Dean sighed again as he started to fold the blanket and put it nicely on the back of the couch.

"Dude I can't keep covering for you at work. Roman and I are trying to make it work but it isn't and you get to move into your apartment on Saturday. You haven't even started packing."

Seth groaned as he lifted his head off the pillow and turned so he could look at the other man. "Dean I just can't do it. I can't see him right now." Dean lifted up Seth's legs and sat putting the legs over his lap. He started to rub mindlessly at Seth's feet as he spoke it was something he use to do that would calm the younger man in their earlier days.

"He never really broke up with you Seth. He just needed time to think and can you blame him? That is a lot to think about."

Seth tried to pull his feet away but Dean wouldn't let him. "Now we have to go get the keys to your apartment today so get your ass off the couch." With this Dean got up letting Seth's feet drop the younger man groaned before he stood and made his way to the shower. Seth felt better after a shower and even though he hated to admit it Dean was right. He had asked a lot from Roman and it was only fair to give him space to think it all over. If he chose Seth there had been a possibility he might lose Jasmine. Seth felt determined to make sure that didn't happen. No matter what he had to go through.

As they pulled up to the apartment Seth's heart raced he knew eventually he would have to talk to Roman about what had happened between them. However he hadn't thought it would be today much to his surprise Roman sat on the steps of his apartment building waiting for them to arrive Jasmine was on his lap. Seth felt his heart skip a beat as he looked over at Dean who had a smile on his face.

"What did you do?"

"Nothing."

Seth rolled his eyes that was a lie if had ever heard one. He thought better then to press the issue as his fingers fumbled for the door handle he felt his stomach drop. What if Roman had come to break up with him for good. Seth wasn't sure he would be able to handle that. He thought twice about getting out of the car but his mind was made up by Dean who had already opened the door. "Come on." Seth got out of the car and glared at Dean who shoved his hands inside his pocket as he walked towards the entrance. Seth followed behind him as he kept his eyes plastered to the ground so he could try to avoid Roman's gaze. Dean reached the taller man first and he scooped up Jasmine in his arms and took her inside.

"Come with Uncle Dean baby."

She waved at Seth as the door closed behind them. Seth waved back before he looked at Roman who smiled. He had his hair in a bun and a black tank top on. Seth swallowed hard he looked so good it was hard not to melt into that gaze. Roman scooted over so that there was room next to him for Seth to sit. Seth just stood there for a moment until Roman reached out and grabbed his hand. The bigger man pulled him down into the empty spot as he wrapped an arm around his waist. Seth tried to wiggle free of the hold but it was no use his arm was tight around Seth's waist. Seth went to speak but was cut off by Roman.

"Let me speak first okay then you can say whatever you want." Seth nodded his head in agreement. "I am sorry I just up and left you that day first off it wasn't right. That was a lot to process but I should've talked it out with you. I hope you will forgive me for that. I did a lot of soul searching." Seth took a deep breath as he tried to prepare himself for the worst this was it he knew it Roman was going to break up with him. "You're right I can't keep you on the side like this it isn't fair to you. So I chose you Seth. I love you and I want to have a life with you. Seth wasn't sure he had heard Roman correctly. He went to ask but as if Roman had read his mind he answered the question Seth hadn't even asked.

"Yes I chose you that is what I said. Now let me finish. I told Caroline everything Seth I told her about our relationship. I told her that I don't love her anymore that I only stayed for Jasmine. I told her I want to be with you to live with you. She freaked out and left. She told me that Jasmine is my problem and that she wanted nothing to do with us."

Seth felt terrible he had never meant for any of that to happen he wrapped his arms around Roman and turned so he could bury his head into Roman's chest. He finally let the tears fall he felt horrible for Roman and it was all his fault. Roman ran his hand through Seth's hair as he tried to calm him down. "I am so sorry Roman I never meant for any of this to happen." Roman continued to try and calm the other man. "Seth it's ok really it is. I am happy and I wouldn't change anything it's her loss." Seth pulled his head away from Roman's chest and looked up into his eyes.

"So what does all this mean."

Roman cupped his face with his hands so that Seth was forced to look into his grey eyes. "It means if you will have us Jasmine and I want to move in with you." It all felt surreal to Seth an hour ago he was sure that Roman was leaving him now Roman wanted to be with him and build a life together. Seth could only shake his head yes and Roman pulled him capturing his lips in a passionate kiss. As they pulled apart the door to the building opened and Dean came through with Jasmine on his shoulders. Dean sat the little girl down on the ground and she ran to Seth jumping in his lap.

"Are you gonna be my new daddy?"

Seth laughed as he pulled her into a hug. "Is that ok?"

"Yeah I like you more."

Roman laughed a little as he to her from Seth's lap and put her on his shoulders. "Don't say that." The little girl scrunched up her nose and crossed her arms over her chest. "It's true Papa." Roman only sighed as he stood and helped Seth to his feet. "Let's go sign the lease shall we."

Seth nodded as he took Roman's hand and stood up the two of them made their way inside followed by Dean who had a smile on his face. Seth turned his head and looked back at the blonde he mouthed thank you before which earned him a peek of Dean's dimples as the popped from how hard he was smiling.