Chapter 12

Riker had just finished putting Laura's things in the room that she was staying in and everyone else was getting their room set up. Riker couldn't lie and say that he was upset about his house being full of people. After being the only one here for over a month it was nice to have some company. Plus it was a great start that Laura had agreed to stay here. It seemed that her icy exterior was starting to melt towards him. And Riker didn't want to take any chance and to have those walls built back up.

Riker sighed.

It would be really great to have his wife under the same roof again. Riker walked out of Laura's room curious to see where she went. Rydel and Ratliff were in the room next to her's and they were setting it up, Riker could tell that the two of them were exhausted and after everything that they been through with Rosie he really couldn't blame them. Not to mention Ross surprising all of them by moving in too. Even though Rydel didn't say anything he can tell that she was uncomfortable sharing the same space with her husband's ex.

Man this whole situation is fucked up.

Riker continued down the hall till he reached what would be Ross's room. How convenient that it was next to Ratliff and Rydel. Riker really hoped that Ross wasn't going to do anything. And Rocky was next to his room, the one that hopefully Laura will rejoin him in when her memories return. As much as he told Laura that he was glad he invited Rocky a part of Riker couldn't believe Rocky when he said he wasn't going after his wife. And as much as he would like to put what happened between them the other day, Riker was afraid that the damage had already been done and their once close brother relationship would never be the same. As Riker was walking down the stairs he noticed the back screen door was opened and he saw Laura standing on the porch. He just smiled and walked out.

" It's a great view huh." Riker said scaring Laura as she was lost in her thoughts. She just smiled.

" Yeah it is. I don't know what it is but I do feel this place is home you know? The beach is just something else. I am so glad that I decided to stay here."

Riker nodded. " Yeah the beach is something else, just wait until nightfall. It is majestic."

" Did we love the beach?" Laura asked.

Riker nodded and he looked out towards the ocean, as he didn't really want Laura to see his eyes starting to water. This was the first time that Laura really asked about them.

" The beach is where we fell in love."

Laura could tell that the memory was hard on Riker, and she would have stopped but there was something telling her that maybe she should hear, because she is starting to realize that maybe she does want to resume her duties as his wife.

"How?" Laura asked.

" You see there was always something that I felt about you when I meet you on Austin and Ally the show you did with Ross."

" Wait? I am actress?" Laura asked.

Riker chuckled.

" Yeah you are, you love it and that is how we meet. I just knew there was something about you that was drawing me, but we didn't start having feelings until you moved into the beach apartment. Which is actually only down the road from here. I helped you move into it and we started spending more time together and that is how we fell in love."

" That sounds amazing." Laura said. And she really did mean that.

" It was, it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I do have to admit that there is nothing more than for you to remember what I feel, but just having you here means more to me than anything. Thank you for staying here." Riker whispered softly. Laura just looked up at him and she smiled. Laura really wished she could feel something for him. There was something that was holding her back and she really did want to move it out of the way. She needed to get back to her life and the more that she thinks about it she wants it to be with Riker. As Laura was about to say something the others came out on the patio.

" Oh are we interrupting? We can go back inside." Rydel said.

" No that's fine. We need to get something to eat. I figured we could do a cookout? Something easy. And then I think we can just chill. Then tomorrow we can come up with something to stop Maia. Because I don't believe the crap that she was trying to sell. A person with as much hate as she has doesn't change. And there is no way in hell am I going to have her hurt Laura anymore then she has." Riker said. The others agreed it would be nice to have a night that could be drama free as they could take care of Maia tomorrow.

" Okay how about Ratliff and I go to the store and grab some food as there really isn't much here and Rocky you can stay here with the girls and get the grill ready. We will be back." Riker asked everyone letting them know if that was good for everyone.

" Sounds good." Ratliff said. He turned and placed a kiss on Rydel's lips and he and Riker left to go to the store. Rocky and Laura and Rydel decided to get everything started.

" Where is Ross?" Rocky asked for the first time he realized that everyone but the blonde one was here.

" I don't know." Laura answered as she walked to the couch and sat down. She couldn't place it but the more and more she was in this room she felt something stirring in her.

" Laura you okay?" Rydel asked as she looked at her friend. Rydel's heart went out to Laura. It must be strange to wake up in someone else's life. All Rydel could do was hope that everything would work out for Riker and Laura. Rydel went on to say something to Laura when she heard Rosie cry out.

" I better go get her." Rydel apologized to Rocky and Laura. Both of them just smiled.

" So how are you doing Laur? Is it weird being here?" Rocky asked. He really hopes that Laura was becoming more comfortable here so eventually she and Riker could get back on with their lives. Even if he had to admit that a part of him would be sad at not being the most important guy in Laura's life again.

Rocky sighed. If only he could stop these feelings from coming back. Oh well it wasn't like he was going to act on them, so no one would be getting hurt.

" Actually I am feeling like I am supposed to be here you know?" Laura said.

Rocky just smiled. That was good.

" I am happy for you. It is only a matter of time before you get things back." Rocky said. Laura just smiled at her friend. She really didn't know what she would have done if she didn't have Rocky.

" Rocky you are truly my best friend. Thank you for being here for me."

Rocky just smiled as Laura hugged him. She really did feel good in his arms. It was almost like she was meant to be in his arms.

Shit.

" Ross what are you doing here?"

Ross just smirked. " Are you not happy to see me? We were friends once. Hell we were more than friends too."

Maia rolled her eyes.

" That was before you started hating me."

" Well can you blame me? You did try and trick me into believing that I impregnated you. And then what happened with Riker. I mean Maia really?"

" I changed. I told you guys that earlier."

" I know that which I kind of find to be a bad thing. I kind of liked bad Maia." Ross said as she walked closer to her. The two of them were in her hotel room. Maia was shocked to see Ross on her door step, or hotel step whatever. But he was here and she was curiously wondering why.

" Tell me Ross what is the real reason why you are here." Maia said.

" How about I show you." Ross said as he grabbed her by the arms roughly and pulled her to his chest.

" Ross.." Maia was about to finish when Ross thrusted his mouth on hers and she was shocked. Ross Lynch was kissing her. It wasn't long before she started kissing back but then she broke the kiss.

" What the hell." Maia cried out. Ross tore off her shirt and pushed her back on to the bed.

" Tell me that you don't want me? Tell me that you don't want me to fuck you hard and long. If you can tell me that then I will leave."

Maia went to say something but she just nodded her head and didn't say anything. Whatever Ross was up too, she didn't care all she wanted right now was him in her bed.

" Good Answer." Ross said and undressed himself and Maia and he thrusted into her hard and quick. Maia threw her head back and screamed out his name. the sensation shivered down his back. Ross and Maia continued to make love through the night. The only sounds that could be heard were there bodies slapping together. And it wasn't before long that they both came, Ross filling her with his cum. Both bodies were slick with sweat and he collapsed to the side pulling Maia towards him. Maia just giving him a look.

" What the hell was that Ross?"

" Are you complaining?" Ross smirked.

" Hell no, but I am just wondering why all of a sudden you wanted to jump into bed?"

Ross shrugged. " Maia I have always been attracted to you and I was lonely and I figured what the hell."

"So this is a one time deal then?"

" No definetly not. I think not. I think we can make this beneficial towards the both of us. Now enough talking." Ross said as he covered her mouth with his and it wasn't long before their moans could be heard.

It was well after midnight before the two finally succumbed to the tiredness that was calling to them. Maia laid her head on his slick chest and he brought her closer. And the two of them slept. Whatever this was, it was going to be bad and it was going to cause a lot of heartache and betrayal. Things weren't going to be the same and all Ross could think of was that maybe this was where he was supposed to be all along.