Ross collapsed ontop of Ratliff panting/breathing heavily for air. "Oh my.. god.." Ross said trying to grasp for air into his lugs. "Yeah." Ratliff said with near enough that same reaction, whilst wrapping his arms around Ross.

Ross then just let his head drop onto Ratliff's chest where he left it to rest. As Ross had his head on Ratliff's chest was expanding up and down, Ross smiled as his head was moving with it. He liked it. It felt nice and good. Just a natural thing.

But Ross then remembered he had to ask Ratliff about telling people about them both. "Hey Ratliff, can I ask you something?" Ross asked. "Sure, anything." Ratliff said having one hand round Ross and the other just casually running through his blonde shaggy hair. "I was talking to Rydel this morning and she kinda found out about us," Ross said "but no need to worry. She said she was cool with it and will keep it a secret." "Okay, so what is it you need to ask me?" Ratliff asked.

Ross took a deep breath "I've been beginning to think that's it's time to tell people about us.." Ross said. "What.. You mean like... The world?" Ratliff asked. "No no," Ross said "just like.. To family and close friends." Ratliff sighed "Well.. I guess we have been dating long enough to tell them." Ratliff said. "So does that mean your okay with it?" Ross asked.

Ratliff cupped Ross's face before lifting it to where their eyes met "Whatever makes you happy.." Ratliff said before planting a soft tender kiss on his lips. "Have I ever told you how much I love you..." Ross said. "Alot." Ratliff shrugged his head. "Well your right," He said kissing him on the lips "I do," kiss "so much."

Ratliff smiled. Boy was he lucky to have someone like Ross in his life. He sweet kind, nice, amazing, gorgeous. Even when his hair was a blonde sweaty mess.. He was perfect. Ratliff wouldn't have him any other way. Same with Ross. Ross wouldn't have Ratliff any other way.

Ross then snuggled back down into Ratliff's arms where both of them fell asleep.

*** LATER THAT DAY ***

Ross left Ratliff's after having some 'fun' before deciding to go Laura's.

He knocked on the door and Laura opened the door "Hey Laura, can I come in?" Ross asked. "Sure." Laura said letting Ross in. "Where's Riker?" Ross asked. "He's took Germaine to go see Rydel, Rocky and your mom and Dad," Laura said "he should be back in like 15 minutes." "Great because I need to talk to you." Ross said.

Laura would of thought it would of been just a regular chat but she saw the worry and fear in Ross's eyes. "Sit down.." Laura said.

Both of them then sat down and Ross explained to Laura the whole situation about him and Ratliff beginning to tell people about their relationship together. Laura nodded "So, do you want me to be there with you?" Laura asked. "Please?" Ross asked. "Of course, your my bestfriend and I don't wanna see you suffer." Laura said smiling. "Thanks Laura." Ross said. Both of them then hugged before pulling away.

"Should we go now?" Ross asked. Laura nodded "Sure." Laura said smiling.

Both of them then got up off the couch before making their way back to the Lynch house.

"So what made you realize its time to tell people?" Laura asked. "Cause it's been a while now," Ross said "plus Rydel talked me into it." "Wait, Rydel knows?" Laura asked. "Yeah,she figured it out because of me going to Ratliff's and then coming back with love bits/hickies, on my neck." Ross said. "Ooo.." Laura hissed. "Yeah.. She's noticed them for a couple of month she just hasn't sad anything." Ross said. Laura nodded.

"How did she take it?" Laura asked. "At first," Ross said "I thought she was laughing about it and was gonna reject me as a brother. But she soon straightened it out once she had me in tears." "Awe, Ross." Laura said. "It's okay," Ross said laughing "it's fine."

Ross and Laura then got outside Ross's house. Laura looked at Ross, he looked nervous as hell. Laura then took Ross's hand "C'mon," Laura said smiling at him whilst holding his hand "I'm here for you.." Ross smiled "Thanks Laura." Ross said.

Both of them then entered the house.

When both of them entered the house, Laura released Ross's hand before anyone saw. and this what they heard:

"Is that Ross?!" Riker asked. "I don't know!" Rocky said. "Riker, I swear to god, you better leave him alone!" Rydel said "it's his choice.. Now leave it." "NO, I will not leave it!" Riker snapped. Germaine then began to cry. Rydel sighed before picking him up and bobbing up and down trying to calm him "Will you shut up Riker, your scaring your own son!" Rydel said "it's okay.." Rydel whispered to Germaine.

Ross looked at Laura "He knows.." Ross said just dropping his keys on the cabinet.

All of a sudden as Ross went to go walk into the livingroom he felt himself get flung/pinned against the wall by none other than Riker "YOU AND RATLIFF ARE TOGETHER?!" Riker shouted.