I'm writing this and yes, the tears are real. I can't believe this amazing adventure that I went on, starting on December 8th, is coming to an end. I still remember how nervous I felt about starting my first ever long story, expecting very few reviews. I was so extremely proud with how much another story of mine was read, but this has like triplethousand that. I have to tell you that writing the last part was extremely emotional, like it hurt.
But enough with the sad stuff, let's get to the story. Hope I didn't let you down this last time
It had taken her a few minutes to get every piece of information she just received to get through as Laura was leaning against her car, staring at the door that he had disappeared through earlier. Her hand finds the incomplete necklace laying on her chest like there's nothing wrong, but quickly drops it when realizing she's not supposed to wear it.
''You caused your own pain.''
She did. She caused everything. She broke them up, she caused her own pain and his pain and still, she managed to convince herself that she was going through a tough time without even thinking about Ross. He didn't have any control over the situation, he had to simply accept the fact that his girlfriend didn't think he was worth fighting for. She couldn't even imagine how that must've felt.
With a shaken hand, she finally manages to open her car door, stepping in before letting her hands rest on the steering wheel. Not starting her car, she opens sun visor together with the mirror cover attached to it. With the plan to just check her makeup before driving away, she ends up staring at herself with eyes filled with disbelief. Only now she realizes that every action she had made to forget about him, pushing him out of her life, hurt him even more, more than she could ever imagine.
After arriving home later, she sneaks upstairs, careful not to wake anyone before immediately lying down on her bed without bothering to change into her pyjamas. After a short and restless sleep, she wakes up at dawn. After pacing around her room for a while anxiously, she grabs her phone, calling a certain number while walking out the front door.
''I know you're mad at me and I deserve every bit of it,'' Ross listens to Laura's voice through his phone, the sound touching a chord after what happened the night before. ''You opened my eyes last night. I don't want you to forgive me, I just don't want out final goodbye to be like this.''
He feels the same way. Even though finally speaking his mind felt great, there was a part of him mad at himself for the way he handled it. He understood he shouldn't have yelled at her and the memory of Laura pressed against the car with big eyes of shock make the guilt feeling even stronger.
''If you call me back, maybe we can end things differently,'' he hated how that sounded, 'ending things'. But he knew he didn't have a choice, things weren't the way they used to be and going back to that time seemed impossible. Squeezing his phone between his shoulder and ear as he uses two hands to zip his backpack shut, he hears her voice more clearly. As she takes a short break, catching her breath as she sighs deeply, the sound of crashing waves appears in the background. ''If you don't, then I know that's it.''
Crashing waves. It shocks him as he realizes what he wanted, he wanted to see her. Whether it was the last time they would see each other in private or the last chance to save whatever there was to be saved, he needed to go. It didn't take him long to figure out her location, she had gushed about her favourite place to be early in the morning often, when there weren't any people yet.
''I'm- I'm really sorry, Ross,'' her voice cracks before a dial tone tells him the voicemail ended. Without hesitating, he grabs a light jacket before running out the door. When arriving at the guessed destination, he spots her easily. Wearing a white knitted top, she almost blends in as she sits on the white sand, her arms wrapped around her knees.
The water almost touched her bare feet every time it washed up on the shore, but she didn't seem to mind as she was staring at the horizon absentmindedly. Her brown waves hung over her back, moving slightly with every gust of wind that touched them he sees as he walks closer. When she doesn't seem to notice him, he quietly lowers himself on the sand next to her, but even then, she keeps staring straight ahead, not even blinking once. They sit in silence, listening to the waves before he finally hears her voice.
''You didn't have to come here,'' she simply states, keeping her gaze on the see. Ross doesn't know how to respond for a second, doubting whether this means that she didn't expect him to be here or that she wanted him to leave.
''I wanted to see you.''
''Why?''
''There's nothing I feel worse about than yelling at you last night,'' this makes her acknowledge his presence as she turns her head towards him, looking at him astonished.
''There's no reason to feel sorry for me. Trust me, I deserved it.''
He's about to tell her she's wrong as she shakes her head stubbornly, diverting her eyes again.
''You were one of the best things to ever happen to me and I simply gave up on it,'' she speaks softly, using her index finger to draw random patterns in the sand next to her feet until the rising tide washes it away. ''How am I even supposed to hold onto anything if I break up the best relationship I've ever had without thinking about it.''
''Hey, you have to lose the thought that this is all your fault,'' she was the one breaking it up, that was a fact, but that didn't mean she was completely to blame for it. ''I know you always want to control everything. This probably seemed like a good idea at the time.''
Laura doesn't respond to this suggestion, not being able to say if that was the truth or not. Jumping slightly at the sudden cold feeling on her toes, she pulls her knees up further. With a quick shake of her head, she moves a few locks of hair out of her face as Ross studies her intensively. With a sudden question, she startles him.
''Do you think we would still be together if I hadn't ended it that night?'' with big eyes full of insecurity and fright, she looks at him, surprised she dared to ask this dangerous question.
''I don't know.''
He couldn't say, not for sure. Whatever answer he would give, it wouldn't even matter. They couldn't change the past, even though they wanted it both more than anything. Quickly glancing at her, he notices she still hadn't removed the necklace. Only now he sees something was missing.
''What happened to the bottle?''
''It broke,'' was her short answer. She grabs the pick again, missing the feeling of the glass bottle that once hung next to it as she realizes she finally has the opportunity to ask what she wanted to ask since it fell apart on her floor. ''How?''
''The note?'' the one-worded sentence was luckily enough for him to understand as she nods quickly. Ross releases a sigh as she hands him the note she happened to find in the pocket of her jeans. Studying the words he wrote, he runs his thumb over the ink as memories of the moment he wrote it start coming back to him. ''I just figured that if you would ever read it, it would be when I was not there. And when I'm not with you, I miss you. Always.''
Laura stares at him in awe after hearing this confession. The part that shocks her the most is that he's not using the past tense and he knows. With a shy smile, he avoids her gaze while playing with a hand of sand.
''I didn't know the timing would be this appropriate then, though,'' he shrugs, knowing how badly he missed her when they just split. He actually had forgotten about the message in the bottle a while after he gave her the present and never expected her to read it, let alone when they wouldn't be together anymore. It told her exactly what he wanted to tell her in the time he hadn't seen her when he couldn't say it to her directly.
''There was another thing on it too,'' Laura speaks, flipping the note over in his hands. He couldn't remember writing something else, but quickly realizes who did write something else.
''A girl that worked there helped me pick everything out,'' she nods understandingly after his quick explanation.
''Well, tell her she has a great taste,'' she giggles bumping her shoulder against his while laying a hand over the single charm. A bright smile appears on Ross's lips as he looks down at Laura, seemingly to finally being able to relax while talking to him.
''Hey, don't give her too much credit, this was all me,'' he assures her cockily, making her giggle again. Using his fingers, he starts to add up every aspect he thought of, even though some aren't true. ''The lyrics, the bottle, the ruby and diamond; they all came from up here,'' tapping his temple, he throws her a smirk.
''You know me so well,'' she beams jokingly, really impressed how he managed to perfect the gift by adding all the details he knew she loved. Without even realizing, she leans her head on his shoulder as their bickering reminds her of when they were still together. As she notices his body freezing after noticing what she did, she's about to sit up straight again, but decides to stay still while feeling Ross relax soon after. ''Did you really make all effort for me?''
''Laura, I would do anything for you,'' she hears him tell her softly, like he's scared to admit it, but still feels the need to tell her. Feeling conflicted, she raises her head from his shoulder before standing up, also because she sees the tide approaching dangerously fast. She walks away from him, stopping after a few steps as she keeps her back turned to him. When finally turning around, she sees he had risen from his spot too.
''Do you remember the day we heard about the movie?'' without questioning the sudden query, he nods as he lets his mind drift off to the day, remembering every detail of it while Laura talks him through it. ''When we raced each other to the meeting room.''
''And back,'' Ross grins, missing the time when they only joked around, no complications or feelings involved. ''You stole my phone and locked yourself in your dressing room.''
''You told me you would do anything to get it back and I said I'd come back to it,'' he looks at her confused after she gives him this reminder, not sure where she's going with this. Now looking at the ground shyly, she refuses to look at him as he walks closer. She swallows once before tilting her head in order to look him in the eyes. ''Is that offer still open?''
''Name it.''
''Kiss me.''
Eying her perplexed, he tries to ask her if she's sure with just one look, but she just nods shortly with begging eyes. He brings himself closer to her until he feels her soft breath on his lips and sees her eyes flutter closed. Having missed being this close to her, he takes his time as he brushes his lips against hers, making her breath in shakily, but she doesn't move as she keeps her eyes closed anxious in expectation of what will come next. Feeling his hand move a strand of hair behind her ear, she tilts her head back more.
Not a second passes after that before he finally presses his lips on hers, softly, moving them slowly as Laura lays her hands on his chest. As Laura opens her lips slightly, she grabs collar of Ross's jacket, bringing him closer while praying this moment never has to end. But after a short minute, her grip weakens as she lowers herself on her toes. Still holding him close and her eyes shut, she purses her lips as she lowers her head, feeling his stare on her.
''I just forced you to kiss me,'' she mumbles softly, not audible for Ross as she suddenly lets go of him before walking away. Her hands disappear in her head as she starts pacing along the shore. He stares at her in confusion.
''What did you say?''
''I just obliged you to kiss me with the power of principles!'' Laura exclaims, her voice filled with disbelief and disgust. ''That's horrible.''
''Hey, stop it,'' Ross shakes his head as he walks towards her, grabbing her hips in order to make her stop pacing. He surprises her by kissing her on the lips again, holding her tight while she kisses him back confused. Leaving her lips, but still holding her tight, he smiles at her sweetly. ''Don't give yourself all the credit, this was all me. Don't think I'll ever kiss you if I don't want to.''
''What does this mean?''
''We never should've broken up at all,'' he knew for sure now.
''Ross, you're going away tonight,'' Laura sighs, covering his hands on her hips with her own before pushing them off. Tonight is their second show in LA, then the band would leave to visit the rest of the US, not coming back for another month. Playing with his fingers, she looks down as she avoids his eyes. ''Maybe we should not have any contact until you get back to make sure we feel the same way in a month. I don't want to make another hurried decision. Last time it went horribly wrong.''
''That might be a good idea,'' he agrees after considering the idea. They didn't know if whatever just happened was an impulse caused by missing what they once had or real feelings that never changed. Well, he knew it for himself, just not for Laura. ''It's gonna be tough, though.''
''It'll be for the best.''
''See you in a month,'' Ross leans down to press a kiss on her cheek in which she smiles with a wild blush, loving the feeling he gave her like nothing ever changed as he stands up straight again. And before he notices, a sentence automatized by habits comes out. ''I love you.''
''I love you too,'' she answers without thinking before her eyes widen. He breathes out a laugh as he pulls her close for a hug. Laura decides to tease him to clear any awkwardness left in the air by copying the quote he always used after saying goodbye. ''Don't forget it.''
''What did you expect? For her to throw herself at you as soon as you got out of the bus, declaring her love for you while kissing you senseless?'' Rocky throws him the football in a perfect arch before it lands exactly between his brother's hands. ''Welcome to the real world, bro.''
''Not like that, I mean, I expected something,'' he answers, not being able to hide his disappointment. One night, he had explained most of the story about him and Laura in a drunken state. Luckily, his slightly older brother had taken him seriously instead of making fun of him. Ross then knew he could go to Rocky when he needed someone to listen to him about his problems. Like the fact that Laura still hadn't sought any contact with him, not a single text or call. ''She knew exactly when we would get back, she could've sent me a simple text.''
''I think you're overthinking, maybe everything will fall into place when you see her again,'' tying his hear in a tiny ponytail, he comforts Ross after throwing him the football again. ''When is the premier?''
''Tomorrow.''
''Are you nervous?''
''Is it that obvious?'' he sends the football with a spin in the other direction before brushing his hair out of his face. ''My expectations are way too high, maybe she already moved on.''
''Just let it happen, you can't change anything about it now. Don't pressure her,'' Rocky speaks wisely as they stop throwing to head inside again.
He had postponed getting ready for the premier until the last minute, somehow not wanting to go to the event. Even though he didn't like being in uncertainty about him and Lara, it was better than the possibility of there being nothing at all and the chance that possibility becoming true grew with every second. At least, in his pessimistic imagination.
Fixing the collar of his white short under his black blazer, he looks out the car window before running a final hand through his hair. As he feels the car come to a stop, he prepares himself when he sees the door open. His mother would come later than him as he had to spend extra time doing a few interviews on the red carpet. But he quickly notices he's a tad early as the carpet is still quite empty, his co-stars nowhere to be seen. Something else catches his attention right away, though.
The official poster of the movie hung right before him. This was the first time he saw the worked out version of the photo's they studied after the day of the photo shoot. As they all expected, an Auslly shot made the cut. He and Laura were in the middle, in the foreground as on the left were Raini and Calum and on the right Toby and Stacy. Raini was looking at Calum giggling as he was attempting to juggle with three snowballs, already clear it was failing. On the other side Monica, the sweet actress that played Stacy in the movie, looked at the camera mischievously with her arms crossed over her chest as Tyler, her evenly sweet real life brother, eyed the camera more shyly; both fitting their characters perfectly.
What clearly drew all the attention, though, was the couple in the centre as they were showed in a close position. It was the second photo chosen from the three and he could remember shooting it like it was yesterday.
''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 still can't even imagine how she survived that shoot with her bare legs while it was around 25 degrees, he could remember. Wanting nothing more than to get the poor girl inside, he did everything he had to. Sometimes he thinks that was the moment he realized how much he cared for her.
''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.
One of those shots must've been the one that he was looking at now. As he looks at himself, the careful smirk on his lips and the slight glim in his eyes, he tries to remember what was on his mind at that exact moment. But he fails. The only thing he could find, is the admiring way he looked at the girl only a few inches from him.
In contrast to himself, Laura's eyes were closed and lips parted, like they were about to be kissed. And she expected him to, he knows. He planned on it until the snowflakes, which were also slightly noticeable in the background, perhaps added later as special effects, interrupted them. He might've not been able to raise her body temperature by a kiss, but they were released from the shoot soon after the shot. He had to admit he had liked the first option better.
''It turned out great, didn't it?''
With his hands still in his pockets, the sudden voice startles him as he tries to make sure his ears didn't fool him. But the bubbly tone always made it easy to recognize the person it came from. After slowly turning around, his assumptions get confirmed as soon as he sees the short girl in front of him. Studying her, there is immediately something recognizable about her. One hand is holding a small clutch as the other one plays with the dark blue fabric of her dress and then he sees it.
As he tries a few practice shots, his attention keeps getting pulled away by a dark blue dress, better said, something in the dark blue dress. He can't help his eyes drifting up once to find Laura leaning over the table on direct opposite of him, purposefully sticking her chest out.
She looked as great as she did that evening when they went dancing, followed by the pool game in the bar. The lace covered skin was slightly more tan than that night. Her legs too, he notices as he lets his eyes roam over them. As she keeps her eyes focussed on the poster in front of them, she stays oblivious to the fact that Austin had long forgotten about it, rather interested in the girl in real life.
''Things were so trouble free back then,'' Laura cocks her head, taking in the poster one more time before finally shifting her eyes to the boy. They exchange warm smiles as silence washes over them, neither of them wanting to touch the heavy subject. But they know by just one look, it's not necessary to do so.
''How have you been?'' he asks her, genuinely interested and relieved they're able to talk to each other again.
''Great. I've finally been able to focus on work again,'' he can't help but feel as an obstruction, that without him in her life, she's able to live hers better. There must be a hint of disappointed to be seen in his eyes, something he tried to hide desperately, making Laura take a few steps closer to him.
''I've missed you, though.''
''I've missed you too,'' frankly, he understands what she's coming from. This month felt like the past few months hadn't even happened, the problems seemed less important than before. He couldn't deny she entered his mind often, but it stopped keeping him from doing his work. And they both needed that break. Sucking in a breath, he collects all his courage before holding an arm up.
''Can I be your date tonight?''
''I thought you'd never ask,'' not wasting a second, she grabs his elbow before turning around to stand by his side, fitting like the lost puzzle piece that was gone for a long time. Casually bringing her hand to the necklace on her chest, she draws his attention to it. Her smile brightens when she sees his eyes widen in surprise after reading something different than the usual text on the pick. ''I felt it was time for a change.''
''Great to see you two together!'' they both knew exactly what she meant. The media hadn't had the two of them in one frame for a long time and this must've felt winning the lottery, knowing how much the fans wanted an interview with the two of them. Dana smiles at them excitedly in which Laura and Ross exchange a knowing look.
''I couldn't have asked for a better date, if you'd ask me,'' Laura gushes while softly squeezing the bend of Ross's elbow, which she was still holding with one hand. A smirk automatically appears on Ross's lips as he looks down at her surprised, which she answers with a cheeky raise of one eyebrow. Instead of keeping his arm bend, he sticks his hand in the pocket of his pants so it looks more casual, careful not to let Laura's hand fall off.
''I think everyone can agree with that,'' Dana agrees, the excitement in her voice getting more obvious with every sentence. ''So tell me, how was filming the movie?''
''It was a great experience. I'm very thankful that I got the opportunity to create a big project like this with the people I love,'' Laura explains enthusiastically, making wild arm gestures while still keeping her other hand in place.
''I think it all changed our lives, to be honest. We can't wait to share our work with everyone,'' Ross adds with a proud shine in his eyes. Dana nods understandingly as she beams at the couple.
''Have you seen the whole film yourself?''
''Not yet, we're very excited to see how it turned out. Filming something is a whole different experience than seeing the end product,'' Ross explains. ''There are scenes cut, some lines will be deleted and the background music hadn't been added yet, of course. We're almost as clueless as the rest.''
''We're already proud of it, that's for sure,'' Laura adds quickly.
''Let's talk about the film poster,'' Dana introduces the unavoidable subject, pointing at another copy of the posting hanging behind them. ''The fans loved all the promotional photos, but this is what they made them wild. Do you remember shooting them.''
''The photos we shot on top of the Empire State Building were fun, cause it was the first time I ever went up there,'' Ross speaks firstly. ''And the snow was actually real so it was pretty cold, especially for Laura.''
''I was wearing a dress, so you bet I was freezing. But I think it was all worth it in the end,'' Laura giggles, reminding herself of that particular day.
''Auslly game strong, right?'' Dana hints, winking at them and the camera.
''Oh, definitely,'' the brunette laughs behind a hand, half-falling against the figure next to her.
''I'm glad I managed to interview together tonight, have fun,'' Dana closes the interview by giving them both a tight hug.
''That won't be a problem,'' Ross says quickly before the turn around to return to the centre of the red carpet. Their agents tell them to wait for a second as they look for another channel ready to interview them while discussing if they want them to stick together or split. Meanwhile, they pose together as dozens of cameras were snapping with just as much people yelling their names. Switching from side to side, they look in each camera for a few seconds. But after a few seconds, Ross can't seem to focus on anything else than the girl next to him as he watches her smile to the people. After noticing his stare, Laura looks up to meet his soft smile before they keep walking
''I'm feeling nostalgic,'' Laura suddenly admits as they walk side by side. As he looks down at her, a flashback appears in front of his eyes of the both of them walking towards the karaoke bar. How Laura had to hold onto him for the whole time, so she wouldn't slip on the icy pavement. Not that he minded. Being the one she could hold onto every time she needed it, was one of the things he liked most about being around her.
''That night we went to the karaoke bar and game, huh?'' he looks at her knowingly in which she nods with a slight smile. A regrettable look appears in her eyes as she locks eyes with him.
''I wish we could go back.''
''Back to New York?''
''Back to that time.''
''What's stopping us?''
She didn't know.
The image of the large group of people jumping, dancing happily got slowed down until the audience only saw them move in slow-motion, the title of the movie appearing in big yellow letters before they see the screen slowly fading to black. A loud applause rises from behind the cast, who was seated on the first row before the first people start to get up, making their way to the after party. The movie had turned out great, it was practically the show that the fans were used to, but more grown up, bigger, longer and seemingly more professional. Credits start rolling as, next to her, Raini stands with Calum while telling Laura to meet her at the party.
''Did you know, that, sometimes, there is an extra scene of the movie after the credits?'' Ross speaks up when most of the people had disappeared out the door. Laura keeps a straight face as she turns around in her seat to look at him. From the chair next to her, he stands up while keeping his eyes on the big screen. After a few seconds, he turns around, stretching a hand out to help her out her seat. Laura giggles as he pulls her up, holding onto her hand for another second before releasing it. ''Only the people who stay long enough get to see it.''
''Like the one this movie has?'' she gives him the answer he didn't expect as he furrows his eyebrows in confusion.
''You know?'' he exclaims, shocked she already knew about his surprise.
''Kevin and Heath aren't the best in keeping secrets when it comes to things like this,'' she laughs just when the credits disappear from the screen. As the screen seems to repeat the last scene of the movie, just before it changed to slow-motion, they both know the extra scene is about to start. ''I don't know what it'll show, though.''
''So you haven't seen it yet?'' Laura shakes her head while looking at the film curiously. Ross had, and he knows they had taken a risk by showing it. There easily could've been someone else who stayed in the theatre after the movie ended, expecting an extra scene, but, luckily, they were the only ones left. Instead of changing to slow-motion, they could hear the director yell the famous 'Cut!' and in a matter of seconds the group changed their behaviour from acted happiness to genuine euphoria.
Laura immediately remembers the moment like it was yesterday, including what would happen next. She indeed spots herself in the crowd as Ross grabs her by the hand to lead her away from the bustle. As Raini follows them, getting Ross's phone handed to her, she quickly snaps the photo of the kissing couple before returning to the party. The image shows them looking at the phone for a while before Ross gives Laura one more peck on the lips.
''Don't worry, they won't show this in the actual movie,'' she hears Ross assure her while grabbing her hand comfortingly. As she turns to him, the smile plastered on her face shows she wouldn't even mind. Holding both of his cheeks, she pulls him down as she crashes her lips on his in full confidence. This is all he needs to be sure Laura's feeling hadn't changed over the past month and he wraps his arms around her waist as Laura's arms sneak around his neck, her hands disappearing in his hair. After a short, deep kiss, they release each other, but only to stay face to face while gazing into each other's eyes. ''I'll always love you, Laura.''
''And I'll never forget it,'' she uses his quote once again, but now meaning it with all her heart. She grabs his hand while grabbing her pick necklace with the other, looking at the front of it again.
Mine forever –R
She had consciously turned the pick around before heading to the premier, the lyric side now resting against her skin as the side that was once personal, not to be showed to anyone else, now facing everyone who wanted to see it. She wasn't sure how Ross would respond when she saw him, but his surprised grin showed her he was more than happy to see she wasn't afraid to show them what they had. Everyone who knew them even a little, knew who the letter R was supposed to represent.
Giving her hand a squeeze, Ross asks her silent agreement to exit the theatre to join everyone at the party. They didn't know what the future would hold, they didn't know how everyone would respond to the clear message of the couple walking hand in hand, they didn't know if there would be more obstacles in the future, but they didn't care. What they experienced might've driven them apart for a short time, but it made them realize one thing; true love has a habit of coming back.
As the two were walking through the door, the screen behind them faded again, but this time not to the credits. In curvy letters, a short text was shown on the monitor, written by the creators.
A big thanks to everyone who made this possible
Raini, Calum, Ross and Laura
Who played the roles of their lives
(25 degrees Fahrenheit is about -4 Celcius)
I can't even describe how much I'm gonna be missing you guys, how much I'll be missing waking up after posting a new chapter the night before and having my inbox stuffed with your sweet words.
How much I'm gonna be missing writing about Ross and Laura, about the things they could've experienced together if faith was on our side.
I'll still be here, thinking about the story and about a lot of you. I hope you'll keep this story in mind too, whenever you see something that reminds you of it. I know I'll be reading it again sometimes. The memories are sweet.
Every sweet word you guys sent me encouraged me to keep writing this story. I could've abandoned it after one or two chapters, thinking it would suck, but you convinced me it was worth continuing. Also because of you I was excited to think of new chapters, think of new scenes. You made me so addicted to writing and I thank you for it.
Each and every one of you will be remembered. The one sentenced reviews I don't respond to, I see you and your review is making me smile just as bright as any other. I hope I'll see you guys again for my new story.
I have to admit, writing will come to a stop. Not a long stop, but I won't write right after I finish this. I'll be busy with my exam year, driving lessons and I'll be away for three weeks on vacation. But that didn't keep me from working on new ideas. Check em out:
Work Things Out: Freshman Years (sequel to Work Things Out)
Austin and Ally are now in the supposedly best times of their lives. A healthy balance between having fun and passing the tests is expected from them. As freshmen, it takes time to get used to the college life, but whatever will cross their paths, they will overcome it together.
Right?
Bad Blood
Special agent Moon, usually recruited for rather boring cases, now faces a new investigation on a cruise ship involving ongoing drug smuggling. He only has a few days before the ship anchors near the coast of The Netherlands and returns to Newcastle. Can the charming lead singer of the ship's band help him with the case or will she only obstruct it?
As you may notice, I'm dealing with more mature subjects now. The sequel was wildly requested and I'm very excited about it.
Bad Blood is actually a story that was completely unplanned. I went on a small trip to Newcastle when the idea came to me. I had been struggling with an idea about making Austin a police officer and as soon as I saw the live band performing, this idea came to me. It'll be a crime/romance story. Hope you're into that. Don't worry, it'll be T rated, as always. And before you ask, the title has NOTHING to do with Taylor's song. Actually, it maybe does. A little. It depends on how you look at it. I was listening to the song when I realized it fitted perfectly. You'll see why.
I will choose one of these two stories to write first. I'm not sure, I could do both at the same time, but I did that with this one and WTO and it was slightly confusing. I'll think about it. Let me know what you think about my ideas!
I hope you guys realized that the scene on the beach was supposed to be like this story's photo. I do that with every story, building up to the moment on the photo. It gives you an image on how I'm seeing it in my head. That was also the case by Work Things Out ;)
Also, this super cool account on twitter made specifically for promoting good Auslly/Raura stories has promoted Work Things Out! Isn't that so cool? I was so excited to see that kinda fangirling tbh
Last time responding to reviews for a long time. You bet I'll take my time for it. I'll also do some WTO reviews, just cause I couldn't anymore after finishing it.
I haven't been so happy to so many people reviewing they were crying during my last chapter. And I mean that in a total not mean way. I just love that you guys get so emotional. That sounded horrible sorry
BY THE WAY A MAJOR SHOUT OUT TO USER JelsaFanToTheMax! IF YOU'RE READING THIS YOU'RE SUPER COOL! THANK YOU FOR BEING MY 100TH REVIEWER FOR WTO AND FOR CHECKING OUT A BUNCH OF MY OTER STORIES DARLING! I'll be answering all your reviews now
JelsaFanToTheMax chapter 37
I'm speechless! Well technically I'm not but any way that aside, I LOVE this story. All the chapters are well written and TOTALLY worth my time! This is one of the first Raura I've read that I've actually liked. Are you on Devanart? I have a idea if you were and posted your story, you would get tons of new fans! Oh and don't forget to check out We heart it. There's some cool Ausally and Raura pics on there too. Love your Story. One of the best on Fanfiction. Net. Raura forever, right? Bye, JelsaFanToTheMax. - Ahhahah thank you again! Glad I didn't waste your time ;) Wow, really? That's a great honor, thanks! Nope, I've never even heard of it tbh. I'm not planning on joining another fansite cause honestly, they're already taking up most of my time, but if you could tell me what it is exactly, I might check it out. I wouldn't do it for 'fans', though. I like everyone on this site way too much, they're my buds 3 But if you want, you can promote my story on there as long as you give credit :) Gosh, one of the best? That's too much 3 Hell yea, Raura forever
Leonie1148 chapter 37
Haha sorry to say that but Leonie isn't ny real name :) just like that name
Awww I was really hoping for a sequel but if the end will be amazing the I think I can live without a sequel ;) - Oooh sorry, I just assumed it was :) me too, it's lovely! Sorry to disappoint you, but hey, this story is so long, you could just cut it in half and you'd have one story and a sequel ;) hope I'll see you at my other stories xxxx
Lookin' For Treble chapter 1
Oh poop!
Now I'm gonna be addicted to this one too! Ahhh!
Haha, I'm kidding, I love ya, girl.
I'm excited, I gotta keep reading! - You again? Ugh seems like I'll never get rid of this one. KIDDING :) XX Glad I got you addicted, sorry to tell you the addiction is coming to an end so soon. Hope you liked it while it lasted though!
Rauslly-and-Percabeth-Rock chapter 37
I've litterally readed your 37 chapters in less than two days. This is so good! Through your story, you made me smile, laugh, cry... :') To be honest I thought that was the last chapter and I almost screamed when I arrived at the end. Fortunately, it isn't over yet! I'm dying to know what's going to happen! Please, update as soon as you can! ;) - OMG YOU LIKED IT THAT MUCH? That's crazy wow. I can't even imagine anyone getting so into it….. SO MANY EMOTIONS! Love you review, were you satisfied with the ending?
doingitforlaura chapter 37
The tears are real again. I never thought a fanficton would get me so emotional, but it did. Your writing is so powerful it's unreal. Fanfictons were never really my thing, but this one changed that. I'm not just saying this because we're friends and we're close, but this is the best fanfic I've ever read. And I mean that with every inch of my heart. So so proud of you xxxx - I present to everyone, my internet bestie. Everyone needs someone like Lib in her life. This sweetie got me addicted to twitter and made sure I always have someone to fangirl about Auslly and Raura. You're way too much for my heart, it's about to explode. I loooooove you 3
dreamitdoit chapter 37
I hope for you that things work out with you internet friend!
I'm really sad that ross and laura are soo heartbroken! I hope they can WORK THINGS OUT (hahaha hint hint) - Thank you sweetie, but Mo and I won't be seeing each other. It's okay, some things are waiting for right? It'll happen when it'll happen and time won't make any difference. EEEEEYYYY STORY REFERENCE NICE
SmileForAWhile chapter 37
I've been waiting for Ross to finally say something about all this. And now that he did... The feels are getting too strong for me. :') :'(
But seriously, when you wrote that R5 started to preform One Last Dance, I literally teared up. Ross puts so much emotion into that song and it's perfect. One of my favorites. 333 - Isn't that song AMAZING? I actually wanted to use Stay With Me, but One Last Dance worked better.
Raura2023 chapter 37
Another amazing chapter! I got emotional at the end like always haha. I feel bad for Ross, he can't even sing without thinking about Laura. I'm sorry about your family not letting you see your friend. I hope they will soon understand that you really want to meet her. Can't wait until your next chapter! I'll be waiting :) - THANKS! Ahahahah aww I'm sorry for the emotional stuff. Hey, it is what it is. I believe in faith and if I hadn't done a certain thing a year ago, she wouldn't even be in my life. I believe that someday, faith will be on our side and I'll meet her
Dirtkid123 chapter 37 . Jun 7
Thanks for everything... But you also need to know that you are beautiful! So, I'm here to tell you, everything that's perfect about you. Your author skills... You have the power to make me sob one minute and then squeal with joy, the next. You are amazingly kind, from what I can tell. And even though your family and friends may push you down at times, you stay afloat... I hope you know that you are awesome. And wonderful. And above all have value beyond words. I loved this chapter By The Way. - Oh my gosh you're just wonderful. Too many compliments in one review, YOU'RE AMAZINGLY KIND. I don't act anything different on here than in real life, but then again, here I only talk about fanfiction which I can't do in real life. Wish I could though. Wow that made me tear up, you're an amazing person, thank you for reading and saying this 3
And then now to the reviews for Work Things Out. If you've reviewed there, HANG ON
JelsaFanToTheMax chapter 7 OMG I love this story! My fav chap is the first one. l' m glad I have the honor of posting your 100th review. By the way you might remember me from your other story Roles of a lifetime? Any how just wanted to let you know I love all of your storys! Keep on writin'! Oh and one last thing...do you ship Jelsa (Jack frost x Elsa). Been dying to ask you that... JelsaFanToTheMax out! - hey you! Thank you so much for loving it! Ahh I love that chapter too 3 Yess thank you for that lovely! That's a good question, I can't say I've never thought about it, I mean they're both so attractive and totally fitting. They should make a movie of the two. They're both single so I don't see why not? Let's be honest, Jack Frost is the hottest animated character out there (maybe tied with Eugene. Maybe)
rausllyr5xo chapter 7
THIS IS THE CUTEST STORY I'VE EVER READ! THIS STORY MAKES ME SMILE AND LAUGH SO MUCH AND GIVES ME SO MANY FEELS AND MIXED EMOTIONS! I LOVE IT! WORTH STAYING UP TILL MIDNIGHT READING! - YOU'RE SO SWEET FOR SAYING THAT! I LOVE THAT YOU'RE WILLING TO STAY UP JUST SO YOU CAN READ MY STORY, BUT MAKE SURE YOU'LL GET ENOUGH SLEEP 333
XxMydreamsxX chapter 7
I'm so sad that you couldn't get your ticket in the pre-sale, I hope you can get your ticket today "Ik ben aan het duimen voor je ;)" There is no English translation for that XD
I am so so so so happy that you uploaded an Epilogue, I almost died of cuteness, it was that cute! And OMG I cannot wait for the sequel!
Keep on writing ;) - Yeaaahh, that's life. I'll see if I manage to get a ticket and if I can't, nothing to do about it. Hahahah that would be like ''I'll thumb for you'' that not only sounds disturbing, the crowd might think we mean something veeeery different. Let's forget it.
Lookin' For Treble chapter 7
HAHA SURE I LIKE ALL CAPS TOO.
THIS WAS SUCH A PLEASANT SURPRISE! I DIDN'T EXPECT AN EPILOGUE BUT I LOVVEE IT! I'M SO EXCITED FOR THE SEQUEL! SORRY, I CAN'T THINK OF A GOOD SEQUEL NAME... MY BROTHER IS IN COLLEGE AND I'M TRYING TO THINK OF STUFF FROM WHAT HE'S TOLD ME ALONG WITH SOMETHING SIMILAR TO THIS NAME BUT IT ALL SOUNDS DIRTY IF I SAY IT OUT LOUD... :* WHOOPS.
Ok, all caps is hurting my eyes... I saw that R5 movie the other day, and now trying to imagine Ross/Austin doing all this sweet stuff is sending me into overload, especially since I saw that his location thing on Vine says "Juliet's balcony". And THANK GOD for fiction... The world would be so depressing without it... especially since lots of funny videos come from people who watch movies and are like, "Oh I can do that!" And then fail.
Hehe, going a little off topic now... My mom wants me to play field hockey so I can get better at lacrosse, but I've heard that it makes your back ache... is that true? But oh my gosh I absolutely STINK at defense... everyone shoots over my head! My coach wants me on middie because apparently I'm small and fast and have good ball handling, but I don't have endurance AT ALL. On the bright side, I got a new LAX stick for midfield, and it is BRIGHT. The head (or the part that holds the ball) is neon yellow and I love it almost as much as this story!
Okee, I'll stop talking now, and I absolutely cannot WAIT FOR THE SEQUEL! EEK! I'm sure it'll be AMAZING! :D - I didn't expect it either tbh, but look at that. I can't wait to work on the sequel! There's so much stuff I have in mind it's crazy. AHAHAHAHAHAH THA'S SO HILARIOUS. Thanks for the help anyway, I think I'm sticking with my easy title :) God, I know right. Luckily we can enjoy Ross as Austin for a few more months. Hahahahah exactly, bless the internet.
Ohh you should play field hockey, it's fun! Pretty similar to lacrosse so it shouldn't be that hard. Plus, here the ball can't fly over your head, it's all over the ground. That's pretty personal, I personally know no one with that problem, so it just depends on how you walk. Since you have to push the ball over the field it's a lot different from lacrosse so maybe the difference is what causes it. Hope you won't get it! Ahhahah the sticks are super pretty, I agree. Good luck with hockey, tell me how it goes!
. chapter 7
YASSSSSS THERES GONNA B A SEQUEL! WOO! *doesn't happy dance, but falls on my face. Stays on the ground for a while. Gets back up* IM GOOD THE EXCITEMENT SOFTENED THE PAIN! - HAHAHAHAHA YOU'RE FUNNY! Good to see you're as excited about this sequel as I am :)