Hey people people!
So happy to be posting another chapter, especially since I'm still getting reviews about the last one, WOW you liked it! I'm glad it finally happened, big milestone am I right? Now we can focus on the future. Got a few MAJOR chapters planned, like the big Raura night that just passed, which I'm also excited to be writing. But first, the story must go on and that means, yes, less interesting fillers. Hope I'll be able to make them enjoyable enough
Small update, we have caught up to Debby in the voting which was a HUGE accomplishments since we were behind with more than 100k! With both the show and Laura, we're now ahead with at least 30k. Feels good
In other news, I MIGHT SEE THE VAMPS IN TWO MONTHS! The tickets are gonna be on sale tomorrow morning, I HOPE they have M&G, I'll be super sad if they won't.. plus it's one a MONDAY, who the hell came up with that, so I'll either have to skip school or be in a suckish spot… also, no one has enough music taste to accompany me to the concert, sad face, so I'll be going alone yaaaay. Hope the people are nice in the line.
''I can't believe you. Are you telling me you're breaking up with me because I'm not with you as you're trying to bust two of our fans for a crime they didn't commit?" Ally tears up as she backs up, shaking her head. Austin looks at her collapsed body, sitting on the bed as she looks at him. He turns away from her, avoiding her begging eyes as he grabs his backpack with one hand.
''I don't need you to save my career, Ally,'' keeping his gaze on the ground, he sighs one more time. He steps forward, exiting the room as Ally's eyes stay on him, silently asking him to stay. As soon as the door closes with a soft click, Ally covers her eyes with both of her hands, softly whimpering.
''And cut!'' the director yells as he steps forward. Laura uncovers her eyes and shows him a wide smile, happy they finally finished the scene successfully. Not a second later, the door swings open which catches Laura's attention.
Ross runs up to Laura to lift her up, swinging her around before putting her down again and looks at her, smiling brightly. Laura giggles at him, her cheeks covered by her stage tears. With a wipe of his thumb, he removes the wetness from her face before letting his forehead rest on hers.
''So…'' they hear Raini speak in the dead silence. Looking at each other, Ross silently asks her for permission as he nods with his eyebrows raised. A smile appears on Laura's lips before turning to Raini.
''Ross and I are dating,''
The whole room starts clapping, some cheers and yells are audible as Raini runs over to tackle Laura in a hug. Calum also walks over to Ross to give him a ruffle through his hair before hugging him too. Raini squeals as she looks at the two. The room finally settles down before the writers speak up.
''As delighted we are to hear this amazing news,'' Heath looks at the couple, still in their embrace, ''I hope you understand that dating while shooting a show is hard. We love you guys, but you have to make sure it won't get in the way of your acting.''
''Don't worry about that Heath, we're professionals. And if it changes,'' Ross wraps his arm around Laura's shoulder as he looks down at her. ''It'll change for the better.''
The four cast members sit down in the hotel's restaurant for lunch. Laura and Ross enjoy their meals, their hands intertwined between their chairs, oblivious to the two sets of eyes staring at them from across the table. Ross looks up one time, noticing the two leaning forward on the table.
''What?'' he asks them after taking a bite from his pretzel. Laura looks up, curiously watching Ross before shifting her gaze to Raini and Calum as she takes a sip from her orange juice.
''What? What do you think? We wanna hear the story! Spill it,'' Calum shoves his chair even closer to the table as he looks at them expectantly. Ross and Laura exchange a look before they look at them confused.
''The story,'' Laura states in which the two nod unanimously.
''You know, what happened? How did it happen?'' Raini leans closer while lowering her voice. ''When did it happen.''
''What does it matter when it happened?'' Laura laughs uncomfortably, as she looks at Ross again who rubs his thumb over her hand comforting. Calum and Raini exchange one look, silently debating before Calum looks down guiltily.
''We made a bet.''
''You did what?'' Laura lets her glass come down on the table with a loud thud, gazing at him angrily.
''It wasn't anything serious! We just knew you guys would get together and we betted on how fast you would,'' Raini adds, laying a hand on Calum's shoulder as she defends him and herself.
''You were betting on our feelings? Raini!'' Laura raises her voice as other people in the restaurant start to look their way. The others shush her, looking around nervously.
''Laur, they didn't mean it like that. They were just enthusiastic, right guys?'' Ross widens his eyes at them, gesturing them to apologise quickly, wanting nothing more than clear this argument before Laura makes a scene.
''Right! We're sorry, Laura. We are only human,'' Calum apologizes again as he begs for forgiving. Raini pouts too as she looks at her. Laura lets out a small huff before closing her eyes.
''Fine. It's alright, I guess you couldn't help yourselves,'' they quickly shake their heads, relieved their friend wasn't mad at them anymore.
''Anyway, I guess we got together today,'' Ross adds quickly, wanting to put an end to the subject, looking at Laura questioning. She nods one time as she detaches her hand to cross her arms. Calum balls his fist and closes his eyes, knowing her won the bet before looking at Raini proudly.
''Wait a second, what do you mean 'I guess'? You can't guess, we need the exact moment,'' she interrogates him. He looks at her with one eyebrow raised as Laura completes his comment.
''He means, yesterday something…happened too,'' she giggles at the thought of them kissing for the first time in the hallway that night. ''It was right before you talked to Ross in the hallway,''
''So technically-'' Raini starts as she looks up to Calum before he rapidly shakes his head. He's about to go into an argument when Ross clears his throat, looking at the two meaningful.
''Can you guys let it go already? The important thing is, we're together. Period,'' he shuts them up while standing up. He holds up one hand before helping her rise from her chair. ''Just buy each other a smoothie or whatever the stupid bet was about.''
As they walk away, towards the lobby, Raini and Calum exchange a look before following them soon after.
''Fine, but technically, I won,'' Raini comments while walking next to Calum pedantically. He laughs sarcastically at her.
''Technically, you didn't win anything, little one. It's a tie.''
After filming for the day, the four gather in Ross's room for a change. Calum already arrived before the girls, who were still showering after the long day.
''So, Ross,'' Calum starts talking as he lets himself fall on the leather couch. Ross is just putting way clothes as he looks at him curiously, noticing his serious tone. ''You need to start thinking about Laura's present. You know, since she's your girlfriend now.''
''How do you know I haven't already bought it?'' Ross slowly asks him as he lowers his folded up shirt in his hands. Calum laughs at him as he shakes his head.
''Please, Ross. I know you. If you had it already, you would've given it the second you saw her. Plus, you haven't had time to go into town to buy it. And I know you wanna put effort in it.''
''Fine, you're right. I was struggling with trying to find something when we were not dating and I feel like it's even harder now that we are. I just want something special, not anything she could get from any friend, you know what I mean? I've never had to do anything like this,'' he sighs as he throws the shirt on the bed to join him on the couch.
''Well, you're in luck, cause I have. I know you feel like there's a lot of pressure to give her the perfect gift, but in reality, she doesn't care as much as you think. It doesn't have to be fancy or expensive, as long as it's thoughtful and personal. Do you think you can think of something like that?''
Ross thinks for a second as he takes Calum's advice in consideration. Something personal… He knows he constantly has the need to label Laura as his, letting the whole world know she's his and his only.
''How about jewellery?'' Ross asks Calum for advice. He frowns as he considers the option.
''You need to watch out with that, it could get cheesy quickly. If you want to do that, you need to make sure you give it your own swing. Nothing unoriginal like a silver heart necklace or something.''
A knock interrupts them as Ross stands up quickly and thanks his friend for his help before opening the door.
''Girls,'' he holds an arm up for them to enter the room before closing the door and dropping down on his spot on the couch.
''Calum, why don't you put some music on?'' Raini proposes as she lets herself fall on the queen sized bed. He groans once, enjoying his way too comfortable spot before standing up to walk to Ross's laptop. He opens Spotify before clicking a random song and shuffling the following.
Turning around, he finds Laura in his spot; Ross's arm around her, her body pressed against his chest and her head leaning on his shoulder. Their legs are covering the rest of the couch, making it completely occupied. When she notices Calum gaze on her, realizing that she took his spot, she throws him a wide grin, as some sort of apology. He crosses his arm as he keeps gazing at her.
When he notices the weird silence, Ross looks up from his phone to see Calum watching them on a distance. He moves his arm from Laura's shoulder and hears her protesting, thinking she needs to make place for Calum again, before he wraps two arms around her waist, pulling her closer. She giggles as she snuggles up, throwing an apologetic smile towards Calum.
''Sorry, buddy, she smells really good,'' Ross laughs, faking his sympathy for his friend. Calum shrugs, accepting his faith and takes place on the bed. Ross hold up his phone, tapping on his camera as he starts taking selfies with Laura. Raini watches them for a while before speaking up.
''So do the fans know you're together?'' Ross thumb freezes above his phone as they look at Raini together. ''I mean, I haven't seen any trending on Twitter. Were you seen together yesterday?''
Ross starts to explain how they ran into the paparazzi the night before, about how they had been asking questions and the moment he lost his temper and pushed one of them.
''And Ross might've kissed me on live television,'' Laura giggles while playing with the fingers of his hand that was resting on her side. Raini and Calum widen their eyes before Ross calms them down quickly.
''It was only on the cheek, don't worry. We were on Kiss Cam and it wouldn't leave us alone so I had to do something,'' Ross shrugs before planting a kiss on her temple. ''I'm glad I did it, by the way.''
''I knew I had to watch that game yesterday, damn it,'' Raini curses herself softly as Calum laughs at her.
''We agreed we wouldn't hide it, but,'' Laura tilts her head to look at Ross. ''I'm not sure if it's a good thing to just throw it out there like that,'' Ross nods slowly, as he thinks about it.
''How about we bring it out when the movie wraps and if they figure it out before that, it's okay?'' Laura proposes as she rises from Ross's chest to look at him, face to face. He smiles at her while nodding, happy with the compromise. They didn't have to hide, but also had no pressure into showing the world what they were.
''Oh, I love this song!'' a random Walk The Moon song comes on, making Laura jump up and causes Ross's arm drop from her waist. Raini jumps off the bed to join her as they dance through the room, singing along with the lyrics loudly. Ross watches them for a while, unconsciously smiling, oblivious to the camera pointed on him before he hears Calum calling his name.
''Ross! Looking good, right?'' before Ross can respond, Calum swifts his phone to the girls, leaving him dumbstruck. As soon as they notice Calum making a video, they wave at the camera while they keep dancing.
''I said, careful now. What you do to my head!'' Raini and Laura sing along, jumping up and down as they shaking their heads. ''Make your mind up, make your little mind up. To each his own, each his or her o-o-own''
Ross laughs as the girls dance crazily, leaning backwards on the couch, his arms crossed. Laura looks at him excitedly, gesturing him to join him before Ross shakes his head, declining her offer.
''Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, this heart is burning up,'' the camera shifts to capture Ross, just before Laura points at her own heart, still looking Ross in the eyes. He nods, looking at her with fake empathy in his eyes. Laura spins before sending an air kiss his way, careful to check Calum's phone is pointed on Ross so it wouldn't record her. Ross looks directly into the camera as he points to his chest while mouthing 'mine'. Just because they weren't official, what's wrong with leaving hints?
Calum lets out a laugh before his phone stops recording and taps the 'post' button.
Dance party in Ross's room! He doesn't seem to be in the mood to dance, though. #WTM
When Ross sees the camera has been turned off he joins the girls after all. Calum grins before raising his phone again, this time to make a quick photo without him noticing.
I wonder who convinced him to dancing after all…
Aahhh first real Raura couple action, you guys liking that? I find it hard to write, since we've never actually seen them as a couple, but I'm guessing stuff. Hope it works for ya
Btw, I LOVE SEEING NEW NAMES IN MY REVIEWS! I really keep seeing new accounts leaving reviews for the chapters which makes me happier than anything. I love you all.
CooKiERetsnoM chapter 21
OMGGG! You are a fanfic goddess :D Im in love with this chapter it's making me cry :') Please don't stop writing this and is it okay if I request that something dramatic happeneds like Ross is caught "Kissing" another girl (Maia) So Laura leaves for a bit, but comes back after awhile that would be great! :) Locing the fanfic btw :D - STOP IT AHHHHH BLUSHING, sorry for making you cry babe hahah. Girl, it sounds def dramatic, but don't count on that happening. I'm very against the whole Raia vs Raura drama, besides, Maia is literal queen. So the chance on Maia appearing in this story is pretty much non-existent. Sorry!
Kelly Keana chapter 21
Hi! I love this story! The plot is so great and it is so written so well! I can't find the website where you create multiple accounts? I really want A&A to win! - Thanks for liking it! Aww so many compliments yaaaay. Oh you're such a darling for helping to vote! Just type in .com then log in to your account. Make some extra accounts on the normal twitter website, you can make about four per day before they ask for a phone number. Then go to the account option (the thing with two faces right under) and click add account. Then log in with every OTHER account (not your original) hope you understand, if you don't you can PM me at any time!
Lauren24642 chapter 21
YAYYYYYY! THEY'RE TOGETHER! I LOVE HOW YOU MADE ALL THE BUILD UP TO THE RELATIONSHIP AND NOT THAT THEY WERE JUST GOT TOGETHER! GREAT CHAPTER! AND CONGRATULATIONS ON OVER 200 REVIEWS! :D YOU DESERVE IT! - THEY ARE AAAAHHH! Thanks! Aren't the build ups the best? Aww darling, thanks so much, you contributed to it! 200 reviews is such a milestone, since that's usually the amount of reviews I look for to find a good story. And my story isn't even done yet! By a long mile ahahah
chapter 21
AHHHHHH! This is heartbreakingly suspenseful! They-How-Why-I can believe it-But. *takes deep breath*
I am going try and use full sentences this time.
They kissed! SQUEEEEEEEEE! That was magical. *sighs* Oh Ross, you really need to get your foot-in-mouth disease checked out. It is costing you the thing you love the most in the world, Laura! Hopefully gets sime medication to help say what will make Raura happen.
About the voting thing, I going to get an army of fangirls and get them to vote. ATTENTION, CALLING ALL FANGIRLS! I REPEAT, CALLING ALL FANGIRLS.
Sorry for the novel-sized review. I will leave you to finish your chaptet while I go round up some more fangirls.
Update soon,
Amn - your reviews never fail to amaze me. I always look in my review list to see which ones I answer and, literally, how can I NOT with you? I love how you managed to put fangirling into words, that's talented. YES FANGIRLS GO VOTE AND HELP OUR BAES. You're such a loyal reviewer, I love you
Charmaine chapter 21
OMG YESSSSSSS FINALLY I CANT WAIT TO SEE ALL THE REACTIONS THEY BETTER STAY TOGETHER THO! I LOVE YOUR STORY SO MUCHHHHH! - ahahah I'm planning on letting them stay together for a while, count on that. Thanks darling! Hey, you're not by any chance a Dutch girl on twitter who I talked to on New Years Eve…..? SORRY IF IM MISTAKEN