Laura POV
I woke up to my phone lit up and pass me by playing softly. I reached over and grabbed my iPhone off of my nightstand. Ross had texted me.
Ross: Laura we are coming home early. Can you come over today? I quickly texted him saying I would be there in a half hour. I dropped my phone on my bed and got up. I walked over to my closet picking out a dark blue tank top, gray sweatpants.
I went to my bathroom and got into the shower letting the hot water hit my tired muscles. I got out of the shower a couple minutes later and dried off. I got dressed and slid on my gray Uggs then I headed out of my bathroom once I was dressed.
I grabbed my two duffel bags and started picking out clothes. I picked out several pairs of sweatpants and long sleeved t-shirts, thick socks and a bright yellow hoodie Ross had gotten me for my birthday. I packed all of my outfits in one duffel bag along with my IPad, my toiletries and a mini make up bag in the other one I put a second pair of Uggs, a pair of combat boots, and my snow boots. I zipped both of my duffel bags shut. I slung them both over my shoulder, grabbed my phone and walked downstairs.
I dropped them by the door when I heard the doorbell ring. I opened the door and was surprised to Ross there.
I hugged him tightly once he got inside and asked "What are you doing here? I was just about to leave"
"My mom came up with a way for you to surprise the guys" Ross said. Ross explained that the rest of his family was going to drive to the gas station that had a McDonald's in it. He would drop my off and his family would be there in ten minutes or so to get gas before hitting the road. His dad would meet me and let me hangout in the bus and when they got back on the bus they would be surprised.
"Okay that sounds good besides I haven't eaten breakfast" I said. Ross took my bags from me and I walked into the hallway closet to get my coat and my purse. I dropped my cell phone in my purse and walked back to the door where Ross was waiting for me.
"I think I got it all. Let's go" I said. I followed him outside locking the front door behind me. Ross unlocked the car and I got into the passenger side while he put my bags in the back. He climbed in the driver's side of the car and turned up the heat.
"I am really excited" I told Ross as we were driving.
"I am really glad you are coming with us. I missed you a lot" Ross said.
I smiled. "You get to spend your whole entire Christmas vacation with me." I said as we pulled into the parking lot. Ross parked and we both got out. He opened the trunk and I grabbed my bags. I shut the door and he hugged me one last time.
"I will see you in fifteen minutes" Ross said.
I headed into McDonald's setting my bags down in a booth and going to order a smoothie. I got my smoothie and put it on the table pulling out my iPad. I logged onto twitter and posted a tweet hoping the Lynches would see it. My family is leaving for Italy today and now my best friends the Lynches are going to Colorado.
Ross tweeted first I will miss you too *sad face* Rocky tweeted Aww Ross has a crush on Laura! Haha I miss you too Laura. Ellington tweeted I will miss you too Laura. Riker tweeted Rydel is crying next to me. She misses her sister. I would cry too but it's not very manly. We will hang out together when I get home!
I smiled to myself thinking soon we will hang out sooner than you think Riker! I put my IPad away and drank my smoothie. I was finishing my smoothie when my cell phone started to vibrate. I took it out and read the text from Ross. We are here!
I stood up taking my purse and slinging my duffel bags over my shoulders. I threw away my cup and headed out to meet Mark. He smiled when he saw me.
"Hey Laura it is good to see you. You can go on the bus and I will put these with the rest of the bags" Mark said hugging me.
I hugged him back. "It's nice to see you too Mark"
"Do you want to watch a movie?" Ross asked.
"Sure" Riker said.
"Yeah" Rocky said
"I'm in" Ellington said
"Okay" Rydel said sadly.
I headed into the back of the bus and sat down. I heard the guys come closer to the bus. "Rydel it's okay. You will see her in a couple of weeks." Riker said gently and lovingly. I smiled that is one of the reasons I love Riker. He is so sweet and really cares about his family.
This is it Laura I thought to myself as I heard them get on the bus. They walked into the back and Rydel screamed.
"LAURA!" she said hugging me tightly. I hug her back tightly when we pulled away the boys were smiling.
"Hey Laura! It's so nice to see you!" Rocky said smiling coming over to hug me.
I hugged him tightly and said "It's great to see you Rocky!"
Ellington was right behind him and attacked me with a hug. "Laura it's good to see you!"
I smiled. "Thanks Ellington it's good to see you too"
I started to pull away when Ellington whispered in my ear "I have something to tell you"
"Okay we will talk later" I whispered back. I went over to Riker and he hugged me tightly. I blushed deep pink.
"Laura I missed a ton" I smiled and hugged him back.
"I missed you too!" I missed him more than he will ever know. When we broke apart Rydel asked. "How are did you manage to surprise us?"
"Ross helped me" I said smiling at him brightly. Rydel ran over to Ross knocking him to the ground.
"I love you! I love you! I love you!" Rydel said.
Ross laughed and squeezed Rydel lightly. "I love you too Del. Can you get off me now?"
Rydel got off of him and he stood up. "Sorry" she said sheepishly. Stormie came back then and smiled at me.
"Hi sweetie" she said coming over to hug me.
"Hi Stormie" I said standing up to give her a hug. I loved Stormie she was mom from another brother. We hugged tightly and she walked back up to the front of the bus.
"I need to talk to Laura alone" Rydel said as she pulled me into where the bunks were and flopped onto her bed. "Why were you blushing when Riker hugged you?"
"You know how people I like Ross? I don't really like him and I don't ever want to hurt him but by liking the person I like it will hurt him" I said.
"Who do you like?" Rydel asked.
"I like Riker" I said nervously.
"Riura!" Rydel started yelling.
"Rydel be quiet please! I don't want anyone to know!" I said. She stopped yelling and flopped back down on the bunk bed next to me.
"I am just so excited! You could be Hollywood's next it couple!" she said. I smiled at the thought but quickly changed the topic.
"So what about Rydellington?" I asked with a smile.
"There is no Rydellington only Kellington" she said sadly.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that" I mumbled quietly but she heard me.
"Laura what do you know?" Rydel asked.
"It isn't my place to say anything Del" I said. She looked at me with a questioning look but let it drop.
"Do you know why Ellington's avoiding me?" she asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I might have accidentally told him you like him" I said nervously.
Rydel's eyes got wide. "You didn't!"
"It was a mistake I swear" I said apologetically.
She sighed. "I know you won't do it on purpose. I just wish I knew why he was avoiding me"
I smiled sympathetically at her. "He will tell you when he's ready. Trust me"
"Okay" she sighed.
"So Rydel…" I said wondering how to ask her my next question. "You like Ellington right?" I finally asked.
"Ummm…didn't we just discuss this?" she asked
"Yeah but I know Ellington likes you but he's I-" I cut off by Rydel screaming.
"Oh my gosh Laura! Ellington likes me!" she yelled. When she said that I realized I had just told her Ellington's secret. Oh crap! What I am going to do?
"Laura! He has a girlfriend for crying out loud and he likes me!" Rydel said upset as tears started to well up in her eyes.
"Rydel please be quiet" I begged looking at the door. "I wasn't supposed to tell you, he's really confused. Please just forget I even said anything"
"Laura I can't let it go. He has a girlfriend who I am friends with. I thought he loved her but I guess I was wrong" she said crying.
"Rydel listen to me. He's really confused and doesn't know what he is feeling. He obviously has feelings for both of you. You can't just expect him to suddenly not like one of you besides I thought you liked him. Why are you upset?"
"Laura you really don't get this. I do like him but he has a girlfriend. He can't like us both. That's like cheating!" she said crying hard. "Can I be alone for a bit Laura? I need to think about this" she asked softly.
"Yeah I will be here if you need me" I said hugging her tightly and sliding off the bed.
I walked out of the room closing the door behind me. "Laura can I talk to you?" Ellington asked getting off the couch. I nodded following him to the corner of the room.
"I thought things over and Kelly and I broke up last night. I guess she had known I liked Rydel for a while. It's sad but I really like Rydel" Ellington said.
"Ellington that's big. She was your girlfriend for four years" I said slightly shocked.
"Yeah I know. I was kind of hoping I could talk to the guys today or tomorrow about liking Rydel then Stormie and Mark. If that goes well than I was planning on asking her to be my girlfriend for Christmas" Ellington told me.
"Wow you really like her don't you?" I asked.
He smiled. " I know it sounds cliché but I love her more than I ever loved Kelly. I love everything about her" he said than looked around to make sure no one was listening.
"Do you think if I asked her on a date would she say yes?" he asked nervously.
"I think she would but she might think you would move onto the next beautiful girl because you just broke up with Kelly" I told him.
"I didn't think of that but I really hope she doesn't think that" he said.
"I am sure she will be excited she loves you" I told him.
"Thank you Laura" Ellington said.
"You are welcome Ellington" I said walking away to check on Rydel. I went back to her and she was a mess.
"Rydel what's wrong?" I asked rushing over to her and lying now next to her.
"Ellington broke up with Kelly because he likes me. Laura I just ruined a perfectly good relationship because of my selfishness! I am so stupid!" Rydel said crying. I was shocked. If she heard that what else did she hear?
"It's not your fault Rydel" I said softly. It was not her fault at all.
. "Do you want some Ice cream?" I asked her after a minute.
"I could use some comfort food. Thanks Laura" she said sniffling.
"Okay let's go see if we have any in the freezer" I said hoping to cheer her up. We slid off the bed and headed out of the room and made our way to the kitchen. I didn't suspect to see Ellington there.
Should I still bring her in here? There is no other way to get our ice cream I thought to myself.
"Rydel can we talk?" Ellington asked seeing Rydel behind me.
"Ellington I don't think-" I got cut off by Rocky asking with concern in his voice. "Rydel are you okay?"
"Yeah why wouldn't I be?" she said glaring at Ellington.
"You have been crying. What happened?" Rocky asked hoping to get an answer from her.
"I am okay Rocky. I promise if something is wrong I will let you know" Rydel said.
"Are you sure? I just want you to happy" Rocky said truthfully.
"I am sure Rocky. Thank you for looking out for me though" Rydel said smiling at her younger brother.
After Rocky left the kitchen Ellington asked once again. "Rydel can we talk please?"
"Ellington as I tried to say earlier I don't think-"This time I got cut off by Rydel.
"No Ellington I don't want to talk to you right now" Rydel said tears welling up in her eyes.
"What did I do wrong?" Ellington asked softly.
"You made me love you" Rydel whispered softly