Hello, lovely readers!

So, after 45 long chapters, we've finally come to the end!

Debwood-1999 – Randy was in a bad place so he could have honestly been planning anything. I would not have put him past him to attempt to kill her

Raquel the writer – Thank you so much

49ers – It was amazing!

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Seattle3 – I've described my how my oc has looked before and have mentioned her face-sake in past A/Ns.

Mandy – Thank you, that's so lovely of you to say. And I had to end this chapter on something happy after all the drama lol

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Lilygirl95 – Glad to hear

MizzHellKat – Sadly the end is here. It's taken a while but we've reached the finish

Tantoune – I know! I get so attached to my OCs. And even though I put them through a lot of crap, I always make sure to give them their happy ending

Rkosgirl1 – I love it when they say 'I love you' to each other. Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.

This chapter is named after 'Happy Ending' by Mika

Lydia Ambrose's Point Of View

8 months later…

"Jeez, it's warm here," I said, fanning myself with a fan made childishly out of folded paper. Yes, it was simple, but it was definitely doing the job of cooling me down in the ridiculously hot heat.

"Get used to it, my love," smiled Seth as he busied himself with something behind me. "It's like that a lot here."

"I know. It's just that I'm so used to the cooler weather of America that sun tends to be a bit of a shocker for me."

It was always sunny in Italy, the country being a very warm one. But now the place had entered its summer months and the heat was more intense than ever. It was definitely something that I felt as I sat on the soft green grass outside our little villa, gazing at the sea as it crashed against the shore.

Yes, I would definitely need to get used to this weather whilst we were here!

After many months together, Seth and I had finally reached our first anniversary together, one whole year… and I could not have been happier, regardless of the weather! Life had been… amazing, it was the only word I could use. Or perhaps magnificent… or wonderful… or perfect. It was just as I wished for, the smile never leaving my face from one day to the next.

And since it was our first anniversary, Seth had wanted to plan something special. He'd managed to get us a few days off work in order to go out and have fun. So he'd organised a surprise getaway for us to Italy in order to celebrate. I knew nothing about what was going on, the whole thing a secret, so everything was so new and special. He'd told me some bits but not others, but he had told me we'd be staying in a quaint little villa. And the little villa Seth had taken me to really was as beautiful as he had said, just like something from a dream or a fairytale, and I absolutely adored it. It was little and quaint, the perfect size for Seth and I to stay in.

And the location… oh, the location. Right by the sea, the sun blaring down on us, making all of this seem even more real. It was picturesque, gorgeous… and all ours.

Just mine and Seth's.

Things could not have been more perfect for us.

After the events of all those months ago, things had changed and had definitely been on the up for us as a couple.

Randy had been drastically punished for what he'd done, the police charging him with kidnap, GBH and attacking with attempt of injury. There wasn't really much defense for him, the man taking it all on the chin. WWE had not been happy with his actions and had fired him immediately, not wanting to be associated with someone so violent and unstable. Yes, he had a certain persona in the ring, but to take that so far in real life was something they would not stand for. He was currently serving a sentence and would not be allowed within a hundred feet of me upon his release.

I felt sorry for him in an odd way, which had surprised Seth after everything he'd done. But I'd known the sweet Randy, the caring Randy, the nice Randy who had looked after me during the first few weeks of my time with WWE. I felt it such a shame that someone so nice had become something so nasty. I should have been angry, but I strangely only felt sympathy.

I wanted him nowhere near me after the danger he posed to me, but I hoped his time in prison would make him rethink his actions and his ways and that one day he could become the lovely man I once knew again.

Dean had been extremely pleased with the outcome, my cousin overjoyed that Randy was being put away. In his opinion the man should have been sentenced for longer. He wanted Randy to suffer for what he'd done.

But I expected this of my cousin; he hated when someone close to him was hurt or upset because of what another person had done.

But he'd seen something in Seth that day that he had not seen before, and that was my boyfriend's affection and love for me.

Dean's view of Seth had greatly been tarnished by everything that had happened to them upon the breakup of The Shield. And this was completely understandable, after all what Seth had done to his former friends had been horrible. But over my time with him, I'd seen the old Seth, the good and caring man that he'd once been. And I'd helped to bring him back. Whilst my cousin had not seen this before, he had seen it the night Seth had saved me.

The way he strove to help me, the way he fought to protect me, the way he didn't care what happened to himself as long as I was safe.

It had helped change Dean's perception quite a lot.

His opinion had not completely turned as Dean still wasn't fond of Seth, but he'd accepted our relationship and had even grown in the few months following. They weren't exactly on speaking terms, but Dean had allowed him to accompany me to a birthday meal he'd organised for Renee, accepting him at the table and letting him be there.

This was a major step in my opinion, all three men being amicable for the first time in a long time.

They still weren't the best of friends, but Dean was slowly coming round with time. And that's more than I could have ever asked for.

"Well, you better get used to the sunshine and the heat," Seth smiled. "Because it's going to be here for a while."

I rolled my eyes, picking up the pace with my fan. "Oh, great."

And then suddenly, before I had time to register it, he was behind me, sitting down and pulling me back so that my back was against his chest. His arms enveloped me, holding me to him whilst my head rested against his shoulder. I sighed as I felt his chiselled chest against my back, basking in the feel of him and his scent. I could smell his aftershave with a hint of mint. It smelt delicious.

He linked his fingers easily with mine as we sat there, staring out at the beautiful blue sea, basking in each other's company.

I loved moments like this, nothing to disturb us, nothing to come and bother us. It was just Seth and I wrapped up in our little bubble, just like old times when we had to sneak around and only had each other for company. It was perfection.

"It may be hot, but you can't deny how beautiful that view is," he observed, running his nose along my neck causing shivers to run down my spine.

"Kinda hard to concentrate when you're doing things like that, Seth," I giggled, closing my eyes as I felt his lips connect with my sensitive skin.

"Well that's because the woman in my arms is far more beautiful than that view. I can't help myself."

I smirked, tilting my neck to give him better access.

"Nice line."

"Well you liked it," he said, his tongue darting out to lick the skin of my neck as he kissed it, a gentle gasp leaving my lips as he did.

"Yeah I did," I laughed as I pulled away and turned in his lap so I could look at him, the smile on my face huge.

"What?" he asked in amusement.

"Nothing," I said. "I just want to look at you. You look so handsome in this light."

He brushed his hand over my cheek, looking down at me with such love and adoration.

"Well since I've caught you at this happy moment where I look so ridiculously handsome, perhaps it'll sway your decision in something."

My eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "Decision in what?"

"Well we've been together for a year now, and even though we've had our ups and downs, it has without a doubt been the best year of my life."

"I can agree to that."

"And I can honestly say I've found my soul mate, my perfect lover, my best friend. And it got me thinking. That night 6 months ago was a hard one, a tough one, one I never thought would happen. And seeing you lying in that hospital bed made me realise I can never lose you, I can never be without you, Lydia."

I took his hands in mine. "You never have to, Seth. I'm going nowhere."

"Well I want to make sure of that. And the only way to do that is to make you mine forever."

He let go of my hands, fishing around his pocket before he pulled out a small box, lifting the lid to show a stunning diamond ring. I stilled as I stared at it with wide eyes, my breath caught in my throat as I saw it shining.

Is he…? Surely not…

He stared at me for a while before a pleased grin slowly spread across his lips.

"Marry me."

I blinked at him, staring for a while, trying to tell if what he just asked me was real. Marry him? He wanted me to marry him…

"Marry you?" I said, perplexed, needing assurance.

"Yes. Marry me." He took my hands in his. "I just want you to tell me that you will be mine forever and I will make sure that happens. I love you, Lydia. And I want to spend the rest of my life with you, making you the happiest girl in the world."

Oh lord… Yes!

I literally jumped into his arms, wrapping my own arms around his neck and securing my lips to his.

"Yes, I whispered against his mouth. "Yes, I will marry you, Seth."

The sound of joyful laughter burst from both our lips as we embraced each other, holding each other tightly and lovingly. I could not believe it… I was going to marry him! He had actually asked me and I did not need another second to give my answer. Of course I would marry him! I would have married him regardless of anything. Whether Dean liked him or not, whether we had to hide or relationship or not. Nothing mattered now.

I was going to marry him!

In one swift move, he slipped the ring onto my finger and picked me up bridal style, carrying me through the villa and into our bedroom. He placed me carefully on the bed, being delicate and gentle with me as usual. He crawled over me until he hovered over me.

"You will marry me?" he asked, his face alight like a child's on Christmas morning.

"Yes," I said with a giggle.

"Promise?"

"Yes!"

"Seriously?"

"Yes," I laughed, feeling as light as a feather. I took his face in my hands. "I will marry you!"

"Oh, I love you, Lydia Ambrose."

"I love you too, Seth Rollins," I replied as he pushed down and connected my lips to his.

"Forever," he whispered.

"Always," I whispered back, meaning it with all my heart and soul.

And that's all, folks!

We did it! We've sadly come to the end of Fraternize. I have absolutely loved writing this story and I am so thankful and grateful for the support all you guys have shown it. It's readers like you all that make writing these stories worthwhile. Whether you've liked, favourited, reviewed or simply just read this story, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I have no plans for a sequel as I have other stories with other characters I want to explore first. But never say never. If I do come up with a plot in the future for Lydia and Seth, I will not hesitate to start writing it.

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Once again, thank you all, and I'll see you in my next story.

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