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Chapter 4- Ross' P.O.V. *at 5*
We heard the car pull up and I bolted off my bed, down the stairs, and out the door
"Welcome back" my Mom smiled and opened the back were all their stuff was packed
"Hey where are the others, we`ll need help can you go get them then help Ryland with his stuff?"
"They're all inside" I grabbed one of Ryland`s things and headed inside "Mom and Dad need help unloading!" I yelled and Rydel came down immediately with Laura and Vanessa trudging behind her.
"Alright, gees no need to make me depth Ross" and she slipped out the door with Ness and I pecked Laura on the lips as she joined her sister. I headed upstairs to me and Ry`s shared room. He pulled his suit case next to the empty bed.
"Hey what`s wrong?" he looked down
"It`s not fair, you get to bring your girlfriend and me and Rocky have to leave Savanna and Alexa behind" okay that did sound bad
"Well, you could ask her to come; Rydel still could use a roommate"
"No Mom would never, ever let that happen, I asked her she said I was too young for that sort of thing"
"Well maybe you can sneak her in" This was a bad idea but he needed something, right?
"I'll think about it" and we started setting up his side of the room, after that I went downstairs to see Riker helping Mom with dinner
"Oh god Riker`s cooking it`s the end of the world everyone run for your lives!" he gave me a glare and faked laugh and went back to chopping the fruit "Seriously doesn't Rydel usually help with the cooking, I don`t want blood covered fruit salad thank you"
"If I'm every going to move out I want to learn how to cook SOMETHING, I don't want to have ramen noodles and hamburger helper all the time, yuck" my Mom looked at him worryingly. I understood, I didn`t want Riker moving out any more than her but we had to let him leave the nest sometime. "Or just leave the cooking to Curt, because that`s not fair to him"
"Wait who said you were going to live with Curt?" Mom asked
"Oh, well since Curt needs a new house and wants a roommate, and I want to move out but I don't want to live alone just yet, we figured we just do it together, it`s perfect" it made sense but I still didn`t want Riker to leave.
"And when were you planning to do this" Mom was bugging out now, he put more thought into this than she realized
"Well we found the house all we need to do is wait for the real state place to see if they accepted our price. I guess if we end up owning start looking for furniture on craigslist and garage sales and stuff, if not we keep looking" I was shocked he had a house already, and Mom just stared at him mortified "What? I'm 22 for god's sake I am going to have to move out sometime, seriously people have started to make fun of me for still living with my parents, I know there not serious, but still" Mom looked like she was about to explode but then Laura came down she calmed down.
"Hey beautiful, you ready to go?" we were going out for dinner at a fancy restaurant with a name I can`t pronounce, she was wearing her red dress from Austin and Ally; she refused to give it back to wardrobe so they just let her keep it.
"Yes, hi Mrs. Lynch sorry we will be missing dinner, come on handsome let`s go"
"Uh if you guys don`t stop being so sweet I'm going to start puking sugar" Riker said sarcastically
"Good because were almost out of sugar could you go get some tomorrow" Mom said with a grin and we all laughed at Riker and headed out the door, ah brotherly love
"You guys are kind of mean to Riker aren't you?" Laura said as we walked down the stone driveway
"Nah were just teasing he knows that" I just shrugged it off and got into the car this was going to be amazing
"Uh I hate L.A. traffic" she said and I looked at the lane ahead of us and it was going about 2 miles an hour
"Brilliant" and we spent the hour stuck in traffic talking about season 4 of the show and Switched at Birth.
"So is a blazer wearing Riker going to returning anytime soon? I like the Warbler Episodes"
"Um I'm not sure I don`t really pay attention to his Glee stuff all that much"
"Really why?" I had no answer really well, no answer that was good, truth was I didn`t care about Glee and lately I didn`t have TIME to care about it, was one little part
"Um I don`t know the part was so small ya know"
"No, Ross you should be proud of him and care no matter how small the part" I just sighed as we turned the exit for the restaurant
"Finally" we pulled up on to the parking spot and ran in (well Laura trotted in because she was wearing heals) to the restaurant "Reservation for Lynch" I told the hostess and she checked her list
"Party of two"
"Yes ma'am" Laura confirmed and we followed her to our table, it was a table near the window in the back of a more private room of the place, I love our fans but sometimes I get paranoid and I want some alone time. The waiter came and he was really nice and we ordered our drinks she ordered an ice tea and I got Pepsi.
"You got soda, seriously" she giggled
"Because I'm so mature" we laughed and talked throughout the whole evening with our pasta "And now for the best part" we split a piece of fudge cake, paid the waiter and headed out the door
"This was so nice but I'm pooped"
"Yeah I'm kind of tired too hopefully we get home within the hour" we both drove home as quickly as possible, but with the traffic we got home at 10:50
"We're home, Mom" all I saw was Rocky and Ell on the coach reading comic books
"They went to bed and `bout dang time" Rocky said
"We got stuck in traffic, but I'm going to get to sleep" she pecked me on the cheek "Night Ross"
"Night" and she went up the stairs.
"Ross and Laura sitting in a tree"
"Really guys?" and they burst out laughing and dashed up the stairs… idiots
Laura P.O.V.
I walk into my room and squealed and Ness just stares at me like 'you done' "Oh my gosh Ness you wouldn`t believe the night I had"
"Mm hmm"
"We got stuck in traffic then we got to the restaurant, and it was at a private table and everything"
"Mm hmm"
"And we ate dinner and there wasn`t an even one awkward moment, and we split dessert it was so romantic and… you aren't listening to me are you?"
"MM HMM" she had her headphones on and I hadn`t even noticed with my rambling she looked annoyed "That`s nice"
"Vanessa do I detect a hint of jealousy" I teased
"What…no" seriously she is the worst liar ever (besides me) "All right but just a little"
"I'm sorry Ness"
"Don`t apologize Laura, it just gets frustrating with you getting your dream boy and Riker isn`t even noticing me"
"He`s just oblivious you just need to do something, how about you spend the day with him tomorrow. We're not doing anything tomorrow, have a Rinessa day"
"Laura I never thought I'd say this, but you're a genus thank you" she hugged me and stepped out of the room and I just shook my head, but I was worried Riker didn`t seem to return any of the loving glances my sister gave him, I mean Ross use to stare at me all the time, but then again they are very different. Ross was childish most of the time Riker was mature and rarely still had his childish moments, in fact the only person I've seen him act childish around anymore is his Glee friends.
"Hey" I was so lost in thought I didn`t even notice Rydel coming in the room
"Oh hey, sorry lost in thought"
"Yeah, but where was Ness skipping off to?" she laughed as she sat down next to me on the bed
"She`s trying to get Riker to spend all of tomorrow with him since I have a date with Ross and you have your… thing with Ratliff. I figured they should spend time together" her face changed to worry for a split second, wonder what`s that is about.
"Um I guess that would work out but what is Ryland and Rocky going to do alone in the house all day?" She said
"Oh crap I forgot about them, have Rocky and Ry go FAR away from everyone"
"Sounds good" and she left for her bedroom.
Vanessa`s P.O.V.
I walked down the hallway to Riker`s room and knocked on the door I heard some shuffling then a "Yeah" I opened the door to see Riker in his sleep shorts, and hair wet and all over the place. I blushed madly and stuttered
"I'm- I'm Sorry, I thought you said 'yeah' I'll just-"
"No it`s okay" and he slipped his Hogwarts t-shirt on "So what can I do `ya for?" he said as he jumped on his bed and put his laptop on
"Um well since Rydel and Laura are going out tomorrow I thought I could do something with you"
"Were do you want to go?" he wasn`t really paying attention typing on his computer.
"Just around town and explore, maybe hit the street fair"
"Sure why not, Curt has an audition tomorrow and won`t be back till late, should be fun" I nodded and left squealing I had a date with my dream boy.
"Laura guess what, guess what, guess what" I yelled as I entered the room
"What, what, what" She yelled back mocking my excited tone
"Riker said yes to the date, we`re going to be spending the whole day together"
"That`s great, now can we go to bed I'm tuckered out"
"Alright" and I went to sleep wearing a big grin on my face.
*Next Morning*
I practically jumped from my bed to the bathroom, took a shower and got dressed. It was already around 11 when I woke up so I figured someone was going to be in the kitchen, and I was right Stormie was making breakfast, Mark was sitting reading the newspaper at the breakfast bar, and Riker was eating the last of his pancakes.
"Hey" I said, he looked up at me and smiled
"Hey" he said as he swallowed his last bite "You ready for today, got a pretty good idea where I want to go"
"Yeah, I just got to have breakfast, so are we the only one`s awake?"
"Afraid so dear, so you guys going on a date today" I blushed at what Stormie said
"Mom it`s not a date were just checking out the town, everyone else is out and as much as I absolutely LOVE this place" she smacked his head a little as he spat the sarcasm, but then she must of seen the disappointment in my eyes and looked a bit concerned.
"Well either way you two have fun"
"Okay Mom, I'm going to wash up" and he put his plate in the sink and ran up the stairway
"You wanted this to be a date didn`t you" Stormie said sympathetically
"Yeah, but I never specified that I was asking him out so I'll have to be more specific next time even if he`s smart he`s still a guy" Stormie smiled and went back to her cooking
"So where are you kids going on this not-a-date?" Mark asked and I jumped, he was so quiet reading his paper that I forgot he was even there.
"There`s the fair on main street today and then we`ll just look around town I guess" he nodded and let me eat my breakfast in awkward silence after I put my plate away and I quickly brushed my teeth. I came down wearing my dark blue 'love' t-shirt and jean skirt, and Riker was wearing white tank, his blue Star kid hoodie with the sleeves rolled up, and his skinny jeans, with a heap of bracelets like always.
"What, no tie Warbler?" he just scoffed and shook his head
"Come on, you ready" I nodded as we hopped in to his car "This is going to be fun" I stayed quiet for about half the ride, I don't know why but it was just awkward. "Hey, Ness you okay?"
"Yeah I'm fine" I lied through my teeth
"It`s not what my Mom said, is it, if that`s what`s making it awkward for you" crap how is he so good at seeing right through my soul?
"No, no that`s not it at all, I've just been lost in my surroundings I guess, I'm not used to seeing country scenery when I look out the window" okay that wasn`t a total lie I was enjoying seeing the farm fields, it looked like a painting that I just jumped into.
"Yeah it`s much better than a bunch of buildings, don't get me wrong, L.A. is great but I like seeing rolling hills for a change" I smiled and looked out the window for the duration of the drive.
"Look there it is" I almost yelled as I saw the street fair he grinned as he parked the car and I bolted out "Come on Riker"
"Never knew you were so childish when it came to fairs"
"I'm not I'm just excited now hurry up" we came up to all the pavilions. "I heard they sell really cool stuff here, and I intend to splurge"
"My Mom gave me 50 dollars so you can`t buy everything, but it`s still a good amount for something like this, and just between you and me" he motioned to come closer "I heard the venders themselves and pretty cool too" I laughed at the movie quote and dragged him along looking at the tents.
Laura`s P.O.V.
I woke up at the smell of pancakes and bacon, I fluttered my eyes opened and I was alone in the room, I glanced at the clock 11:30 wow I really was tired last night. I bolted down stairs and I saw Stormie making breakfast and Mark drinking coffee.
"Morning"
"Hello dear, you slept in late"
"Got stuck in traffic going to and from the restaurant so we got in late"
"Well it was a Saturday night" Mark commented he had a point
"Mark they were on a date, don't bug them" I giggled
"So did Riker and Vanessa leave?" I asked Mark as Stormie made me a plate
"Just missed `em" I nodded and ate my food as quickly as possible before the boys woke up and trampled everything that was edible. I was about half way done when I heard multiple thuds from upstairs
"Looks like the boys are up" Mark mumbled and a few minutes and they all came tumbling down
"Seriously Rocky, a couple of days in and your already playing pranks" Ross came down with whipped cream in his hair. I snuffled my desire to bust of laughing
"Don`t blame me he came up with it" pointing to Ratliff, of course.
"Well in that case, you're both dead" Ross screamed
"Boys Please" Stormie shouted and they all shut up "Ross go clean up, you still have cream everywhere and Rocky, Ratliff go clean up your prank and then join us for breakfast please"
"Yes Mom" hey all chorused (Even Ratliff)and Ryland just sat down shaking his head and squeezing the bridge of his nose, while Rocky and Rat went upstairs with paper towels Ross just stood there steaming.
"Oh you get use to the crazy eventually, it`s what brother do" I said mocking him from our first night here.
"Oh ha-ha" and he went to take a shower once he was upstairs we all bust out laughing including Ry. "Heard that"
"So wear is Vanessa, I've never seen you two not glued together" Ryland said as he sat down next to me
"Ness is on a date with Riker, they're going to be at the street fair for a while" he just stood there with moth opened.
"Wow I didn't think Riker had the balls to ask her out"
"Ryland" Stormie scolded
"Actually Ness asked him out" he busted out laughing, then Rydel came down
"Ryland, that`s not nice, there`s nothing wrong with taking it slow, and he told me this morning it`s not a date"
"Aww but Ness wanted it to be a date"
"I know dear, but I don`t think your sister was clear enough that she wanted to go out with him, don`t worry if she`s clearer next time she`ll be fine"
"Um you sure about that Laura, I mean Riker might not want to be in a relationship right now, with her" she looked concerned
"Well if that`s the case then, I don`t know what we're going to do" I said
"Yeah…okay" and she grabbed some toast and we sat in awkward silence until Ross came down with his hair wet, but clean. We talked for a while until everyone was done, but Rydel was still being quiet, even when Rocky and Ratliff came down. She knew something and I was going to find out, I didn`t want my sister getting hurt if Riker isn`t head over heels like she was for him. When I finally caught up to her in her room I was determined to some proper CSI
"Does Riker like Ness?" she was so caught off guard
"Um I- why would you ask that"
"Oh come on Rydel, he said it wasn`t a date and you`ve been awkwardly quiet ever since this morning I'm not stupid" she gave up
"Alright, I don`t think he does" I nodded and left the room she is going to be so mad. I can`t think about that right now I was going to hang out with my boyfriend, all day without any distractions… this is going to go swimmingly.
Pun intended because we went to the beach first. We swam around and Ross taught me how to surf I was still crap but he kept trying. By two hours of falling on to sand I finally caught my fist wave… for about 5 seconds and then I was back in the sand.
"That was good for a first wave" and Ross picked me up and we headed to the house for a shower after we cleaned up we headed to the mall, which was small but still fun.
"This was fun" I said as we left with bags in toll, and there were a lot. Ross put all the stuff in his car and we drove home "Do you think we should hook up with Riker and Ness at the street fair?"
"But I don`t want to ruin their date" Ross said
"It`s not a date Ross, Riker said so himself this morning"
"Ouch, Vanessa must of wanted to kill him after that, he`s so clueless sometimes"
"So do you?"
"Yeah okay let`s go crash a party" Ross yelled as he turned the volume up on the car radio
Yes this chapter is ripping the hearts of all you Rinessa shippers out there I`m sorry, but i did warn you it was one sided in the description so yeah i dont own any of the things I have made reference to (The movie quote in this chapter was from Penelope). K guys don`t forget to Review and i`m starting school soon, yeah Junior year i know, but that means chapters are probably going to be some what slower, but I`ll do the best i can i promise. Love you all and thanks for the reviews so far BYE
