I start laughing only to realize he is being serious. I stop and put my hand out in a stop motion, "Wait, you're serious?" He looks down but nods. "Yeah." I stop and look at the clock. Its late, would it be so bad to sleep in the same bed with Ross. I mean he is my best friend. It's not like anything is going to happen.
I sigh, "Okay." He looks up smiling then drops it. "Okay?" I nod, "Okay." He tries to hide the smile that crosses his face as he moves over and lifts the edge of his blankets. I get under the blankets next to him and lay with my head on the pillow and straight not moving.
I hear a laugh and turn my head to see Ross spread out and looking comfy. "Laura, nothing is going to happen. Relax." I breathe deeply and nod loosing up some and turning a little on my side. I feel comfy and warm. I smile, "Night Ross." He smiles, "Night Laura." He turns the light off and we drift off to sleep.
I wake up feeling safe. I move as consciousness starts to invade my sleep. I open my eyes and blink adjusting to the feeling. I go to get up and cant. I look down and see a arm around me. I know that arm belongs to the other person in bed with me. Ross.
I lay back down breathing heavily. Don't freak out. It is just Ross. Nothing to freak out about. I manage to move his arm and slid out of bed. He mumbles and I hold my breath as he rolls over and goes back to sleep.
I tiptoe out his door and sigh when I close the door. I walk downstairs to see everyone awake and eating. "Morning." Everyone turns to me shocked then smiles. "Well, well well… Look who spent the night." I hit Riker on his shoulder as I pass him to get a plate of pancakes. "Its not like that." Rocky smiles, "Sureee." I laugh, "It's not." Rydel smiles, "So where did you sleep then?" I look down and blush, "Ross's room." "Ooo." "Ah." I laugh, "Quit, it really isn't like that with us." I hear a sexy morning voice, "What's not like that?" I look up and see a shirtless Ross with messed up hair and I think I just lost my breath. He looks drop dead sexy.
I swallow hard and shake my head, "Nothing." He shrugs and shuffles to a seat and starts eating. I look down hoping I am not blushing to hard. I feel someone lean into me. I turn my head and see Rocky, "I know he isn't me but looking down. They may notice something is up." I shake my head and go back to eating.
"So Ross. I heard Laura slept in bed with you." I look at Riker shocked. Ross shrugs, "Yeah, what of it?" I feel a tightness in my chest. Riker looks over at me then Rocky, "Nothing, just I mean look at her. How could it not be something to sleep with her?" Ross slams his hand on the table, " I said it was nothing and it was Riker. We just slept in the same bed, it doesn't mean anything. We don't even like each other." Riker swallows and nods, "Okay." I look down and shake my head putting on a smile. "Well thanks for everything… but I think I should go home." Looking at only Rydel I smile, "Can I borrow something to wear home?" She nods smiling, "Of course. Also love you in those pants."
Laughing I get up and follow her upstairs to her room. Once she closes the door I drop the act and sit on the bed while she picks something out for me. I know what Ross said shouldn't be hurting me this bad but it does. I know it is stupid.
"Here you go." I smile and grab the shorts and crop top she hands me. "Rydel?!" She smiles, "What?" I shake my head, "Nothing." She sits down on the bed while I go into her bathroom to change. "Laura, maybe we could do something?" I come out and sit down to put my converse on. "I don't know. Maybe another day." She nods, "Okay." She hugs me and follows me downstairs.
I reach the bottom of the stairs and see Ross, Riker and Rocky watching television. I grab my keys and they hear me. "Laura." Riker comes over. "Please don't go yet. I want to hang out." Rocky comes over and hugs me, "Yeah. Please stay." I smile, "Guys, I should go home." Ross turns to me, "But I drove you here." I sigh remembering for the first time he did bring me here.
Riker, Rocky and Rydel at once smile, "I can take you home." I laugh, "I only need one of you too." Riker pulls me into his arms, "I got this, but first we are going to get ice cream." I laugh and nod, "Okay. Fine. I will hang out with you Riker." He smiles. "First, take me home to change and we can do whatever you want today." He smirks, "Whatever I want?" I slap his arm, "Within reason, yes." He kisses my cheek and rushes up the stairs.
Rocky slumps back on the couch, "No fair." I smile, "Another day Rock, I promise." He smiles at my nickname and blows me a kiss. Rydel pulls me upstairs, "Come on." Walking into her room I see her bed with clothes on it. I turn to her, "Well no need to change. Just find something here that you would like." I smile and hug her, "Rydel I love this outfit just it doesn't match the shoes." She smiles and pulls me to her closet. "SHOES!" I laugh and grab a pair of sandals and she throws a different shirt at me.
Putting the shoes and shirt on I walk out and see her with a hair brush and moose. "Hair time." I laugh and sit down. "All done." I stand up and she smiles, "Ahh, you look hot." I laugh and hug her. "I have to go but thank you."
I walk downstairs to see Riker standing at the door in jeans and a blue shirt with converse on. I smile and walk over to him. "Ready?" I nod. Ross stomps up the stairs and I hear a door slam. I look at Rocky who shrugs and Riker her smiles, "Let's go he will be fine."
In the car Riker turns on the radio and we are singing and laughing. Riker pulls into an ice cream place and opens my door. We walk in and stand in line. "Hello? What can I get you?" I smile, "Vanilla cone, please." Riker smiles and looks at me shaking his head, "Chocolate cone." I go to pay but he pushes my hand away and swipes his card.
He pulls me over to a corner and we are eating out ice cream. "So, how is the band?" He laughs, "Good." I smile and he leans in. "Can I tell you something?" I nod. "Well… I need help with something." I laugh and signal for him to continue. "I like this girl but I don't know how to tell her?" I finished my cone and smile putting my hand on his arm. "Just tell her. Any girl would be lucky to have you, you are amazing and cute." He laughs and finishes his cone. "Any girl?" I nod, "yes, Any girl." He looks away then back at me, "What about you?"
