It was the next morning and Rocky got up to go downstairs.
He'd got in late last night after coming back from Laura's when in logic he was supposed to be going to Ratliff's. But that changed when he bumped into Laura.
Speaking of which he still hasn't told Riker she's back. He'd figured he'd wait until he was up out of bed, but when Rocky got downstairs he saw Riker was already up in the kitchen.
"Where were you last night?" Riker asked. "Oh um," Rocky said sitting infront of him "I went to Ratliff's." "Oh, did you have fun?" Riker asked. "But then something stopped me," Rocky added "by something I mean.. someone.." "Lemme guess," Riker said rolling his head to face Rocky "you bumped into a girl and now you want her to be your girlfriend. Or she already is your girlfriend."
Riker immedeatly lost interest in this conversation. He only asked where he went and was, he didn't wanna know about his love life. Far from his love life. It's bad enough Riker's love life has messed up. The last time he dated someone he was with Laura.
Actually he exaggerates it wasn't Laura. It was somebody else. He ended it like a week after because it didn't feel right. Sure Laura didn't leave him without telling him. But still it hurt like a knife cutting him across the throat.
"Actually I was hoping this girl could be your girlfriend," Rocky said "again.."
Again? What does Rocky mean by 'Again'.
This got Riker's attention big time "What do you mean?" Riker asked. "Guess who's back!" Rocky said in a sing song voice. Riker had a feeling Rocky is talking about Laura.. But he could be talking about anyone. "W-who?" Riker asked. "Laura Marano, that's who." Rocky said. "What?!" Riker as the biggest smile crept up onto his face. "Yeah, she lives in the same apartment building as Ratliff and Noah. She lives across from Noah with her little-" Rocky then stopped himself "her little old self.." Rocky said saving the sentence. "No way!" Riker said smiling. "Yeah, way! You should go see her," Rocky said "not just because she has something to tell you."
Riker looked at Rocky puzzled "What does she have to tell me?" Riker asked. "You'll find out when you get there, Riker." Rocky said. "Why can't you tell me?" Riker asked. "Cause it's better off coming from her mouth" Rocky said "trust me..." "Why though?" Riker asked. "Just go Riker." Rocky said beginning to get frustrated. "Alright." Riker said.
Riker then grabbed his coat and made his way to the door before going to Laura's.
Boy was he gonna be happy to see her after 2 years. After all this time.. He's still loved her. Nothing's changed that.
Ross had just finished putting all of his cloths on.
Last night was.. Definitely something. Amazing.. No. Too lost for words.
Man.. Ross has never felt like this before neither has Ratliff. It's strange.. But yet.. good.
He was going across the room quietly trying not tow wake him up, when the floor board creaked "Where are you going?" Ratliff asked. "Sorry, I was trying not to wake up," Ross said "I was going home because people are gonna start to wonder where on earth I am." "Okay." Ratliff said smiling. "But I'll come round later most definitely." Ross said. "You don't have to, I'll come to you." Ratliff said. "No,no, I'll come here. Because otherwise we'll get no alone time if we're at mine." Ross said smiling. "Okay." Ratliff said.
Ross then walked over before giving him a soft peck on the lips "See you later.." Ross said turning around to leave. But he was stopped by Ratliff pulling him back "Why leave so early?" Ratliff asked. Ross smirked "Ahh what the heck!" Ross said dropping his coat on the floor before bending back down onto Ratliff and kissing him.
That morning was pretty eventful.
Riker got to the apartment building he went down the corridor that he knows Noah lives in.
Now Rocky said that Laura lived literally opposite Noah. But there was two doors.. To Riker's luck Noah came out of his door. "Noah!" Riker said. Noah turned around he looked surprised to see Riker "Riker, are you here to see Laura?" Noah asked. "Yeah, which one does she live in?" Riker asked. "This one." Noah said before knocking on the door "now, I'll see you later, I gotta get to work so bye." Noah then left.
Riker then waited outside the door for a minute. No answer. So Riker knocked on the door this time.
This time he heard footsteps and a key go into the door. He was starting to shake and get nervous. The door began to open. Oh god.
There stood Laura "Riker!" Laura said surprised. "Hey Laura," Riker said smiling "Rocky told me you were back." Laura nodded.
Luckily for Laura, Germaine was asleep in his room so Laura let him in. This is do or die moment. "This is a nice place.." Riker said walking in. "Thanks." Laura said shutting the door.
Both of them stood there for a little while before hugging "I've missed you so much." Riker said nuzzling his head into her neck. "I've missed you too." Laura said gripping onto him tighter.
Laura then pulled away from the hug "I need to tell you something.." Laura said. "What is it?" Riker asked. "Just.. Please don't go mad.." Laura said walking towards a door. Riker followed her.
When they got to the door both of them stood there for a little bit. "What do you have to show me?" Riker asked. "Remember when I left?" Laura said. "How could I not forget?" Riker asked. Laura frowned "There was more too it then that," Laura said "my Dad threatened me not to tell you otherwise bad things would happen to me and him." "Him?" Riker said in confusion.
Laura took a deep breath "Meet your son, Riker." Laura said opening the door. Riker's eyes widened. He then popped his head round the door into the room.
There was a bed a small bed with a little boy sleeping in it. A little boy with blonde hair. Like Riker's. Riker felt like crying. He even felt tears coming to his eyes "W-w-why didn't you tell me?" Riker asked. Laura shut the bedroom door "My Dad threatened me." Laura said. "So?! You could of at least told me some other way!" Riker said beginning to raise his voice "I'd of got you both out of Miami away from him safely!" Riker said beginning to raise his voice. "Riker, calm down or your gonna wake him.." Laura said quietly. "Don't tell me to calm down! You've been keeping my son a secret from me these past 2 years!" Riker said getting frustrated.
Laura sighed "I know and I'm sorry!" Laura said "I understand if you just wanna walk out and leave right now." "I'm not gonna do that I'm not a jerk." Riker said. "Then stop yelling! Your gonna wake him and scare him!" Laura almost yelled.
Then.. There was crying from the room. "Well done.." Laura sighed. "Your the one who yelled!" Riker said. "Shut up!" Laura said going into the room.
She went into the room as Germaine was sat up in the bed with tears streaming down his face "Sorry sweetie, did I wake you?" Laura asked. Germaine shook his head. "Bad dream?" Laura asked. Germaine nodded. "Oh baby." Laura said taking him into his arms as she sat him on her lap.
Laura then looked over to Riker who was stood in the door way "Germaine.." Laura said "you know how you've been asking about Daddy?" She asked. Germaine nodded as Laura pulled away from the hug. "There he is.." Laura said pointing to the door. Laura signaled Riker to come over. So he did.
Riker came over and sat next to Laura "H-hey.." Riker said smiling a little. Germaine smiled a little too "Don't by shy.." Laura whispered into his ears. Germaine then scooted over on Laura's lap and held out his arms for Riker. Riker then picked up Germaine off Laura's lap and sat him on his own. "Daddy." Germaine said. "Yes, I'm.. Daddy.." Riker said as Germaine snuggled into him. Laura smiled before scooting over closer To Riker where she rested her head on his shoulder.
Maybe this could work.