OMG GUYS SORRY I ALMOST FORGOT TO UPDATE TONIGHT!
I was actually about to sleep when my eyes snapped open and I had to turn my pc on again ahahah oops
So people in my time zone will def be sleeping already, but you'll read it tomorrow
So I passed the 90 today, YAAAAY! So I'll be updating when I reach the 100, which will def happen soon, since I know you will lalalove this chapter, but you will lalalove the next chapter even more and I know FOR SURE you will LALAFUCKINGLOVE THE CHAPTER AFTER
I'm rambling. None of that was a lie though.
Okay those reviews about now believing my native language wasn't English were sooooo cute, but yeah, it's true hahaha. I also couldn't believe you liked last chapter.. Guess you also dig the friend Raura moments. Interesting.
Enjoy!
''I'm gonna try to give as few directions as possible, this has got to come all from you, guys. You know Auslly best, do what Auslly would do.''
The little square they had used to shoot the photos included a bench and an authentic, dark green street light, all covered in white snow. They had taken place on the matching bench, after wiping off most snow, Ross leaning backwards and Laura leaning against him, looking in the camera. After a few shots, the photographer told them to ignore the camera, like he wasn't there. They stand up from the bench and Laura leans her back against the streetlight. Ross goes to stand in front of her, playing with her curls. Laura laughs and wraps her hands around his neck, like most Auslly hugs looked like, while Ross wrapped his large arms around her tiny waist.
For this shoot, Laura had exchanged her thick coat for a lighter one. Laura wore a black trench coat, with a skirt under it, revealing her bare legs and red pumps. On her head laid a red knitted beanie, which did not help the fact that she was absolutely freezing. Ross was still wearing his long black coat with his red scarf. They clearly made their clothes match. He snuggles his face in her hair. Letting his neck go, Laura rests her hands and head on his chest while Ross rests his cheek on top of her head.
''Good chemistry, keep going, almost there.'' the photographer announces. Ross feels Laura shiver noticeable and raises his head from hers to look at her. Her skin is as white as ever, her bare legs shaking and he sees her red coated lips tremble with every breath she takes.
''Are you okay?'' Ross whispers, not really wanting everyone to join the conversation. Laura takes her turn to look up through her eyelashes and smiles with a shaky breath.
''Yeah, I'm fine. It's just for a little while, I'll survive.'' he takes her hands, which are way below normal body temperature, in between his and turns his head to the director and photographer.
''Laura is kinda freezing over here.'' he yells at them irritated while Laura slaps his chest, not wanting to create any obstruction and shakes her head quickly.
''We're really sorry, Laura, but this is how we want it. Only a little more, you can do it.'' Kevin encourages Laura and nods his head supportively.
''He's right, if you give us some good shots, we're done before you know it. You show us how bad you wanna go inside again and give us the best Auslly you got.'' the photographer adds and puts on thump up behind his camera. Ross gives her a look, deciding they have to give them all if he wants Laura not to freeze to death out here.
He takes a step in her direction, in which Laura presses her back against the street light, and cups her face with two hands. Coming closer until their noses touch, he hears approving mumbling from the directors and photographer. Laura understands what he's trying to do and grabs hold of his scarf with two hands, pulling him closer. They hear dozens of snaps from the camera, but no signal that they're done for today. Ross sighs, knowing there's only one thing to do that will make them approve.
''Do you mind if I…?'' Ross asks her softly, knowing that Laura understands it too. She shakes her head and pulls his faces even closer until their lips brush and their eyes close. They hear the people around then hold their breath and the camera snapping five photos per second. They automatically smile, knowing the impact they have on the rest, while still having their eyes closed. Just a second before Ross is about to press his lips against hers, they feel tiny flakes landing on their faces, gradually sticking to their hair and cheeks.
Opening her eyes, Laura sees hundreds of snowflakes slowly coming down, covering the grey spots on the streets and sidewalks. And, like it was meant to be, the streetlights around them light up, one at the time. She looks at Ross, smiling widely before they both look up as the streetlight illuminates the two, still in each other's embraces. After a few last snaps, the photographer stands up behind his camera and puts his hands together.
''That was amazing, people! That's a wrap for today, go inside and warm up.''
Laura gives her hair one final squeeze with her towel covered hand before throwing it back into the bathroom. Dressed in a loose shirt and sweatpants, she walks over to her bed to check her phone messages. The whole twitter thing had blown over by now, not without having left a huge impact on the Raura and Auslly fandom. She had more notifications than ever, most fans asking about the photo. She decides to leave it like that, no comment on it, so it can die out on its own.
The silence is suddenly disturbed by a knock on the door. Yawning, she gets up to answer it.
''Hey, Laura! Just wanted to say you did great today, the photos came out just like we wanted,'' Kevin held out a yellow map for her to grab and she curiously took it from him. ''We already chose the ones we're using, but I figured you might want to see them. You should ask the rest to come over and scan through them.''
''Great idea! Thanks, Kevin, I'll see you tomorrow.'' Laura happily accepts the offer and waves him goodbye. Aching to open the envelope, she decides to wait for the rest.
Just got the photos from Kevin, we're having a movie night at my place! X Laura
Less than two seconds later, she hears the first knock on the door and she already knows who it is.
''Welcome to my paradise.'' she greets Raini without even checking if it's her.
''Gracias.'' Raini answers while launching herself on the bed, immediately grabbing the yellow envelope. Laura runs over and grabs it out of her hands before she has the chance to open it.
''Nah ahh, we're waiting for the guys.'' and she puts it safely in the desk drawer, in which Raini groans.
''But I wanna see! Especially your photos with Ross, how did those turn out?'' Raini asks her while looking at her intensely. Laura shrugs while taking a seat next to her.
''Pretty good, I think. Had to wear a dress and a super thin coat, so it was pretty cold. But Ross and I found a way to get them all the material they needed. And, at the end, it started to snow, it was an amazing sight!'' Laura gushes while thinking back how magical it felt when all the lights went on as the tick snowflakes fell from the sky. Raini sees her eyes lit up when she thinks about it and keeps staring at her. When Laura realizes what kind of look Raini is giving her, she comes back to reality.
''Anyway, I bet they're fine,'' Laura concludes in which Raini rolls her eyes and mumbles something. When she sees Laura looking at her, she starts a new topic.
''So, what's with the new bracelet? I thought you never accessorised?'' and she grabs Laura's pulse around which the shiny bracelet was hanging. She inspects it carefully, moving it around her pulse.
''Oh, that's just an early birthday present from Andrew. He gave it to me the morning we left.'' Laura shyly tells with a big smile on her face.
''Andrew? The 'I'm-telling-everyone-Laura-Marano-is-my-girlfriend-Andrew'?'' Raini asks her with raised eyebrows while letting go of her arm. ''Are you two a thing now?''
''Okay, firstly, he did not tell everyone I was his girlfriend, his friends made it up. Second, we're not a thing. He just gave me this cause he's a really good friend.'' Laura defends him and stands up.
''A really good friend as in boyfriend material?'' Raini keeps questioning and Laura runs a hand through her damp hair.
''I don't know, I mean, I've never looked at him like that.'' she finally looks Raini in the eyes, not being able to hold it in anymore. ''And then suddenly he gives me this silver bracelet. I'm just really confused with everything going on. I feel like he meant something with it.'' she confesses to her best friend and leans against a wall with a desperate look on her face. ''I just feel like I had my life in order the day we left for New York, but ever since then, I have this feeling I have to choose.''
''Choose between who?'' Raini almost cheers but hides her happiness when Laura gives her a strange look.
''Can I ask you something?'' She asks Raini quietly, in which she slowly nods, and joins her on the bed.
''Do you think Ross has been acting strange too? I mean since we got here, he's been all tense at one point and suddenly his mind is in another dimension, acting like you're not even in the room. And yesterday, when we had that 'pillow' fight, he was acting fun, like he normally is, and suddenly I caught him staring with this dark look. Next thing I know, he's practically throwing me out of the room.''
Her story got interrupted by a loud thud of something hitting her room door. They exchange a confused look as Laura gets up to see who or what just interrupted their conversation.
He just got Laura's text as he changed into his pyjamas. Figuring he can't show up without a shirt, he puts a plain white V-neck on and crosses the hall to Laura's door. He's about to knock when something stops him.
''Oh, that's just an early birthday gift from Andrew.''
His knuckles are an inch away from the wood when he freezes and drops his arm. He looks around the hall, seeing it's deserted as ever, he carefully lays his ear against the door.
''Are you two a thing now?'' he presses his ear even more forcefully against the door, not wanting to miss anything. The thing he does miss, is the sound of a door closing on the opposite of the hall.
''I mean, I've never looked at him like that.'' Laura's voice sounds unsure, thinking of the possibilities.
''I have this feeling I have to choose.'' What? She has to choose between who? Andrew and…? Their voices suddenly become low, like they're talking about something secret. He freezes when he hears him name being mentioned in the following sentence.
''Tense…pillow fight…dark look-''
''Are you eavesdropping?'' he heard a voice behind him. Ross loses his balance and accidently hits the door with his foot. He quickly spins around and sees Calum looking at him laughing.
''I'm not-''
''Hey guys, just in time. Come in'' Laura opens the door and leads them inside. Ross gives Calum a look to make sure Calum doesn't mention it to the girls.
''Hey, what were you guys talking about?'' Ross asks, maybe a little too obvious. The girls exchange a look.
''Oh, just the movie we're watching. But let's look at the photos first, okay?'' Laura tells them with a nervous smile and hands him the envelope. Everyone gathers on the bed as Ross spreads the photos in the middle.
I think next chapter will be super fun, we will talk about the photos, each one, in perfect detail
So Ross now knows Andrew isn't just a friend
Laura gets the signals but has a hard time putting them together.. Drah-mah
RikerxDove chapter 10
I love this story more and more everyday! It just gets better and better and I'm so surprised I found such an amazing story. Thank you so much for writing this! Keep up the great work and thanks again for writing the best Raura story ever! - Well, thanks for melting my heart like that, the bill will be sent to you in a week. But seriously, you're such a sweetheart!
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I think you are crazy! This chapter did not suck at all! It was really good for you not being inspired! Don't be so hard on yourself hun! As for your question... what about going ice skating or bowling or something? Or dancing? All good things to do with friends, or on a date. I'm not sure, I'm still thinking! I'll dm you if i think of anything else! - Thank you AGAIN for leaving such a sweet review! You literally just named one thing I've been planning on using in a chapter, which will probs be my and your favourite so far, so look forward to that! The other two things are also options I've def thougth about, great ideas, but I need to work those out to give them a fun spin. Thanks for the ideas!
This super sweet girl started talking to me on Tumblr too, giving me ideas, and it's like all your minds are connected, there's one thing you want me to write about, which I'll use for sure.
The request is still open, guys! If you have any cute and fun ideas for a night out that could be a date but doesn't have to be, please let me know, you'd help me a lot!
Also, I would lovelovelove it if you could tell me your favourite part of the chapter. It's fun for me to see and it could help me to see what kind of stuff I need to use more often
Byebye!