I am super duper sorry for not updating in like a month. That is seriously so irresponsible of me on so many levels, but do remember that I have a life outside of Fanfic. On top of not having any time, WHAT SO EVER, I had, and am still having, total writers block, so we're all just gonna see how this chapter plays out, mmmkay? Mmmkay. BTWs, Laura's P.O.V is right when Vanessa comes home and they still have to tell their mom about Laura sneaking out of class. P.S I started this intro on February 13...
Ch. 7
Laura P.O.V
Oh lord. I really don't know if I should tell mom. I mean, I know she is totally supportive of my career, but I'm Laura Marano. I don't do bad things. I'm a good girl. Wait...that's it! I'M LAURA MARANO, the 15 year old star student who always gets A's on her report card, never gets detention, and ALWAYS does the right thing. Well...almost always anyway. So it's ok if I slip up every once in a while. Besides, its not the falling down people look at. It's how fast you get up that catches peoples attention. Ok. I think I can do this. Yeah, I can totally do this. I just have to say what's on my mind.
"Um, mom? You in here?" I asked, walking into her room.
"Yeah hun, I'm in the closet cleaning, what's up?"
"Well, you see, I kinda sorta maybe might have skipped 2 or 3 classes today. I'm sorry, but it was for a good reason. I absolutely HAD to because dad wouldn't let me go to the first meeting with the Austin and Ally crew and I couldn't skip that. That is a pretty big deal right? I mean c'mon this is like the start of my professional career people! Anyway, I had help from a friend so I didn't get into any trouble and normally I wouldn't have done this in any situation but this was very different and it would not be a good image setter to..."
"Laura! Honey, I get it. Please calm down and stop rambling." she said, cutting me off. "If I thought I heard what I heard, then...I forgive you. But this really can not happen again. I will talk to your father about how serious this all is and he will let you off of school to do what you gotta do. But I think that we should talk to the producers of your show to see if we can put the filming after school. You know, form the schedule around your education."
"I guess so."
"Great! Now can you please help me with cleaning?"
"Uh...sorry mom. Can't, but you know I would if I could!" I said, lying again. Man, what is wrong with me?
I went back to my room to finish my homework which consisted of calculus, honors history, and science.
2 weeks later...
I had just gotten out of the shower when I got a text from one of the producers of Austin and Ally saying filming would start in two days. This was so insane. I thought at Thursday's meeting they said filming would begin in 2 more weeks. My stomach was suddenly cluttered with fluttering butterflies. I really hope those 7 years of acting classes paid off. I mean, they must have if I got the part. Wow, this it. THIS...is it.
To: Laura
From: Ross
HEY! Did Kevin text you about filming in two days? This is so crazy! Wanna meet me at Shave It in 20?
'I don't think I have anything going on right now...' I thought.
To: Ross
From: Laura
Yeah I did! ALL of it is totally insane, but we're lucky! ;) Yeah, I'd love to meet you there! See ya soon.
To: Laura
From: Ross
Great! See ya ;)
'Welp, now I have to look attractive.' I thought while blowing away a stringy piece of hair from my face.
I quickly picked out a polka dotted, salmon colored pair of skinny jeans with a white, loose-fitted pullover, slapped some mascara and lipstick on my face, blow dried and straightened me hair, grabbed my brown leather colored messenger bag and stuffed my phone, tissues, makeup bag, gum, and wallet inside. You can never be too prepared. Just sayin'. I made my way downstairs and saws Vanessa sitting at the table.
"Hey sis, can you drive me to Shave It so I don't have walk there?"
"Why can't you take the bus?"
"Because that's lame."
"Umm...sure, fine."
She grabbed her car keys and wallet and we headed to the car. About five minutes into the drive she asked me, "Why are you going to Shave It? You have a date or somethin?"
"What? Oh, um..no. Not really."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, it's with a boy, but it doesn't technically count as a date. I don't think."
"Do you like him?"
"I...don't know actually."
"Does he like you?"
"I don't know about that either."
"Well, then, you can go either way at this point. Meaning, you can think of it as a date, or just a friendly hangout."
"Oh, ok."
Do I like Ross? As more than what we already are? Nooo, I don't think so.
Ross P.O.V
'Alrighty. I better get dressed for my dat- I mean hangout with Laura.' I thought. 'Oh, I gotta ask mom.'
I walked into mom's room. "Hey ma, can either Riker or Rydel drive me to Shave It in 15?"
"Is your homework done?" I nodded. "Sure. Is it with Laura again?"
"Uh yeah, how'd you know."
"Because I'm your mom. I know these things."
"Ookaaay." I walked out of the room.
"Wait!"
"Yeah?"
"I wanna meet her."
"W-what?"
"My little boy has gone on two dates with a girl and I still don't know her. So, I want to meet her. When Rydel picks you up, you can take Laura with you and bring her home. And she can meet your family as well."
"First, it's not a date. It wasn't the first time either. It was simply me taking a girl out. And two, I really don't think she'll like me taking her home without a warning. It'd be kinda a weird to say, 'Hey, my mom thinks we are going out and she wants to meet you. Plus, my siblings are asses and you'll have to meet them too.'"
"Oh stop it. She'll be fine. She can just come over for dinner, meet the kids, you two can hang out for a while longer and then I'll take her home after I bond with her a bit."
"Ugh fine. I'll be back soon." I walked into Riker's room.
"Hey Riker, can you drive me to Shave It?"
"No."
"What? Why?"
"Because I'm busy. I don't have time for-"
"I'm meeting Laura."
He paused. "Well what are you waiting for? Get in the car!" he said like a teenage girl leaving for a date.
"So," he said awkwardly. "Have you talked about me with her?"
I laughed a bit. "Why would I talk about YOU with HER?"
"Because you're my wingman, duh."
"Dude, you haven't even met her. How do you even know if she is attractive or not?"
"Why wouldn't she be? I mean, she must be if you're going out with her again."
"Yeah, yeah she is."
"See."
He then dropped me off and said, "I'm gonna be out so I'll have Rydel pick you up."
"Ok, I'll text her when I'm ready."
"Later bro."
I didn't see Laura so I just ordered the usual, strawberry kiwi, and took a seat. A few minutes later I felt a pair of small, porcelain-feeling hands cover my eyes.
"Umm, lemme guess. Lucy Hale?"
"Nope, try again." she giggled and I let a smile creep on my face.
"Uhh, Laura Marano? That's her name right?"
She giggled again. "Hey blonde. What's up?"
"Hey brownie. Nothin much."
"So you got the text from Kevin about filming?"
"Yeah I did. This is crazy. I'm so excited for it to begin!"
"Me too."
"So how have you been? Did you tell your parents about what happened?"
"I only told my mom and I think she told my dad. I guess she's ok with it considering I haven't gotten grounded and it happened a few weeks ago so. Other than that I've been good. Just writing songs and playing the piano."
"You play piano? And write songs? I didn't know that."
"Yeah I do. Ya know, I don't think I know much about you either, other than the fact that you have a band."
"We can play a little game to get to know each other if you want."
"Sure, I'll go first. I have one sister, Vanessa."
"I'm one of five, Riker, Rydel, Rocky, Me and Ryland. And then our honorary brother Ratliff."
"Wow, big family. Um, my mom's name is Ellen and dad's name is Damiano."
"Ah, you're Italian. That's cool. I have Danish blood in me. My parents' names are Mark and Stormie."
"Woah, you're family has very unique names. That's super cool. My favorite color is red."
"Yellow. Favorite movie?" I asked.
"Oooh um, Moulin Rouge. You?"
"Romeo and Juliet, but not the newer one. I like the 1968 version. It brings out a lot more romance and character into it than the other ones."
"Well, that was not what I thought you were going to say, but it was a good surprise."
"Ok, celebrity crush?"
"Easy, George Clooney."
I choked. "WHAT?"
"What do you mean what?"
"Laura, he's like 50 years old. Aren't you 15?"
"Yeah so?" she said with a serious face. I let it go.
"Well, mine is probably...Sasha Peterse. No Selena Gomez...no Alexa Vega...um nah I like Nina Dobrev. Wait...no I like all of them and like 50 more celebrities."
"Yeah, I can tell."
2 hours passed and we talked and talked and talked. She was so easy to talk to...at least easier than any other girl I'VE talked to. In the middle of us talking I got a text.
To: Ross
From: Darth Vader
Mom says it's time to come home. I'll be there in 20.
To: Darth Vader
From: Ross
Fine, we'll be ready.
"Everything ok?" she asked.
"Hm? Yeah it's just my sister saying she's coming to get me soon."
"Oh ok, yeah it's getting late, I should call my sister."
"Uhhh, actually, my family wants to meet you."
"Are you serious?"
"Yeah, I am."
"Well, I'd love to. But I don't think I should meet them looking like this."
"C'mon Laur you look fine."
'More than fine actually' I thought.
"Thanks Ross, but...I don't know."
"You'll be fine. They really want to meet you...but I don't want to be pushy so...its up to you."
"No...its fine. I can do it."
I smiled again. "Great. They're gonna love you. I know it."
"Thanks."
She called her mom and she said it was fine but to be back by 11.
"Hey Ross! Come on! And bring your girlfriend too!" Rydel yelled from the car.
"Oh, that's my sister Rydel."
"Nice."
I laughed. "C'mon."
We walked on over to the car. "Hi." Laura said getting in.
"Hi, I'm Rydel. You must be Laura. Ross talks about you non-stop. I guess I can see why now."
Laura turned a deep shade of pink.
"Really Rydel? Really?" I asked. She, of course, just shrugged.
Laura and Rydel made small talk while I just sat in silence, and by the looks of it they hit it off.
"Alrighty guys, we're here."
"Wow, this is a nice house Ross."
"Thanks, but beware...there are a lot of asses around here so I'd be careful if I were you."
"Ok, got it."
"Hey Rydel, is Ratliff here?"
"Yeah. He's with Rocky upstairs."
"Ok, nice. I guess you're meeting the whole family tonight."
I got my key out, unlocked the door, and held it open for Laura and Rydel.
"Ladies first."
"Thank you." said Laura.
"I know you're doing this for Laura. You should do it more often." whispered Rydel.
"Eh." I said back.
"Mom! Dad! We're home!"
My mom came from around the corner.
"Well hello! You must be Laura! I'm Stormie Lynch, Ross's mom. It's so nice to finally meet you. Ross has told me so much about you I feel like I already know you." she said while shaking Laura's hand. Laura, again, turned a deep shade of pink.
"Hi Mrs. Lynch. It's a pleasure to meet you, too. You have a lovely home."
"Why thank you darling. She's a keeper, Ross." mom said while winking. This time, I blushed.
"Hi, I'm Mark, Ross's dad. It's so very nice to meet you. No wonder Ross talks about you all the time."
"Aww thank you Mr. Lynch."
"Ok seriously guys, I do NOT talk about Laura all the time."
"Mmhmm." everyone said in unison.
"Well uh, dinner will be ready in about ten minutes so why don't you and Laura wash up and hang in your room for a bit and then I'll go get you and your brothers. Laura, you'll be able to meet everyone real soon."
"Sounds great Mrs. Lynch."
Mom smiled. I think she really likes her.
"Ok, come on Laura."
We walked upstairs and I opened my bedroom door. Thank god Ryland and I cleaned it yesterday.
"Nice room Lynch. Very...you."
"Thanks. I guess."
"Why are there 2 beds in here? Do you share with one of your siblings?"
"Yeah. My baby brother Ryland."
"Oh cool."
In the 10 minutes we had together, she went through all of my clothes in my drawers and rummaged through my closet. She even managed to find my stash of candy which she was currently eating.
"R5, Ryland, Laura! Dinner's ready!"
"COMING!" we all chorused.
Laura and I made our way downstairs while the rest of them ran in front of us.
When we got to the dining room, the gentleman came out in me and I pulled out a chair next to my seat.
"Thanks Ross."
"No prob."
"Woah Ross. Who is this?" Rocky said while sitting down across from Laura. It happened really quickly, but I think I saw him fix his hair by flipping it.
She giggled. "I'm Laura, Ross's co-star for Austin and Ally."
"Yeah you are." he cleared his throat.
"I mean, yeah, you are. Well, I'm Rocky. It's nice to meet you Laura. You have a really pretty name."
"Thank you Rocky."
"Alright guys! Dinner is served. We got homemade pizza made with whole wheat crust and pepperoni, cheddar cheese, and medium spicy sausage. Enjoy."
"Oh Ross, have you introduced Laura to the rest of the family?"
"Um no. Laura this is Ellington, we call him Ratliff, and this is Ryland and you know Rydel and Rocky."
"Hi, it's nice to meet you all."
"So Laura," Rydel said, "do you live here in-"
"Wait, where's Riker?" I asked.
"He went out with some friends." said mom.
"Oh ok."
"Anyway, do you live here in L.A?"
"Yeah. But it's in a pretty small area so it would't feel like it."
"Oh nice."
"So when does filming start you two?" asked mom.
"Um, Kevin texted us and said it starts in two days."
"Wow, that's so exciting!"
"Yeah it is."
After that dinner went by pretty smoothly. It was mostly Rydel and mom asking Laura questions, but Ratliff, Ryland and dad chimed in a few times. Although Rocky was talking to Laura with some tomato sauce on his face so that was pretty entertaining. But Laura being the perfect good girl, she told Rocky nicely and he wasn't embarrassed at all.
"Wow that was really good Mrs. Lynch. Thank you for having me over." she said while helping mom clean up.
"Anytime dear."
"It's getting late Laur, we should probably take you home..."
"Unless you wanna stay for a while longer. There's no rush." Rocky said.
"Aww thanks Rocky, but I should really be getting home soon. It was nice meeting you though." She walked around the counter and gave him a rather long hug. Rocky instantly melted into it.
I cleared my throat. "Uh Laura."
"Huh, oh sorry. He just gives really good hugs." she said.
"Hey mom can you drive us to Laura's?"
"Ooo sorry babe, I can't. I have to finish some bills and I can not go another day with paper spread all over my bed."
"I can do it." Rocky volunteered.
"No Rocky-"
"That's fine with me." said mom and Laura at the same time.
"Great." Rocky opened the front door for her.
"Beautiful ladies first." Damn he was smooth.
She blushed AGAIN. "Thank you Rocky."
"Come on Ross!" he yelled out the door.
"Yeah yeah, I'm comin."
I got out too late and Laura was already in the front seat.
"Sorry Ross, you took too long." said Rocky.
I sat in the back and my brows got closer and closer every time Rocky said something flirty and Laura laughed. I think my last straw broke as soon as we pulled in the drive way because I saw him put his hand on her hand and hold it.
"Here we are."
"Thank you for the ride Rocky."
"Any time." he winked.
'ASJKLEKSWKSJKS!' I screamed in my head.
"Ross, walk me in?"
I snapped out of it. "Course."
We walked to her doorstep.
"I had a really nice time with your family. They are so cool."
"Yeah, try living with them."
She laughed. "Oh gosh. I'll see ya later."
She leaned over and kissed my cheek.
"Ga night."
"Night Laura." I smiled. #SCORE
Rocky: 4
Ross: 10
And there you have it. Rocky and Ross seem to be fighting verbally for Laura's attention. Ooooo. I finished this chapter on February 17. Yeah, I'm a busy gal.
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