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"This is my mom, Stormie and my dad, Mark." Ross smiled.
"Pleasure to finally meet you." Mark smiled shaking Laura's hand.
"You are so brave." Stromie hugged the teenager.
"Thank you." Laura smiled, a little taken back at the woman's actions.
"I trust you've met the rest of the boys."
"I have." Laura nodded. "Well expect Ryland."
"He's not important." Ross said.
"Ross. He's your brother." His mother gave him an unapproving look.
"Yeah, but he's not here is he." Ross asked.
"He's on a date." Mark shrugged. "Anyway, everyones outside, just come out when you are ready." Mark smiled, taking his wife's hand and leading her out to the garden.
"Thank you for coming." Ross said.
"Thank you for inviting me."
Their attention was drawn to the TV that was playing in the background.
"It's the story that's stunned all of Hollywood! Earlier this week Laura Marano announced she was having a baby, live on air. And who is the baby daddy? The one and only Ross Lynch. It's no secret that Marano and Ross's older sister Rydel are good friends, but we can't help but wonder how exactly this happened. Both have denied being in a relationship, so is this a one night stand turned bad? And what does this mean for both of the teens careers? We caught up with the co-creator of The Ally Way, Heath Seifert. According to him filming for the season is almost finished and that this has no affected any of the plot lines. We will have to see for ourselves what this brings."
"I fucking hate the media." Ross shook his head.
"I suppose they are just doing their job."
"I guess. Still annoying."
"You are easily annoyed." She laughed.
"One of the things you'll grow used to. I uh.. I was wondering.."
"What?" She smiled up at him.
"This is embarrassing." He laughed a little. "You know, if I could feel.."
"Of course you can."
"Are you sure, I don't want to be-" He was cut off when Laura grabbed him hand and placed it on her stomach.
"There isn't much to feel yet.. but he's there." She smiled.
"He?" Ross raised an eyebrow.
"Or she." She added, making Ross smile.
"Aren't they cute?" Ratliff asked leaning against the door, a good distance away.
"I guess they kind of are." Rydel smiled. "I still can't believe he.. he done.." Rydel shook her head. "I don't even want to think about it."
"He'll make a good dad." Ratliff laughed. "I can't wait until I have kids." They both awkwardly looked at each other, before instantly looking away.
"I need a drink." Rydel said.
"Me too." Ratliff followed her back outside.
Ross had never been so scared in his entire life. He was 19, which to him was way too young to be a dad. With that being said he couldn't help but feel excited. He was great with kids, or at least he liked to think he was. It always made his heart melt when a little kid asked for his picture, or his autograph. Most of the time he was a jerk, but when it came to cute little kids he just couldn't refuse. He had the picture of the scan in his wallet, and there were times where he would just sit and stare at it. If he was honest, he had no idea what he was actually looking at, but it made him smiled.
"What you doing?" Riker asked.
"Nothing." Ross said putting the small photo back into his wallet.
"Dude, you look at that picture everyday."
"No I don't."
"You do." Riker nodded.
"Well it's not like it's a big deal. I'm allowed to look at it."
"Alright, alright." Riker held his hands up. "No need to get so defensive."
"I just don't wanna screw this up." Ross sighed.
"You won't." Riker sat beside him. "I mean, what exactly are you gonna mess up? Everyone already knows."
"You know what I'm like, I'll probably say something cause I can't keep my stupid fucking mouth shut sometimes and I'll mess everything up." Ross sunk back on the chair.
"Then you'll just have to try extra hard to keep your 'stupid fucking mouth' closed." Riker shrugged. "Anyway, everyone's got your back and Laura is a nice girl. I'm sure if you said something she'd forgive you."
"I'm probably just overthinking." Ross rubbed his head.
"Probably." Riker agreed.
"Did you want something anyway?"
"Oh yeah! We're going back on tour." Riker said.
"Again? We were just on tour like three months ago."
"Yeah, but the EP is out and everyone loves it. And you usually love tours."
"I do, but I don't really wanna leave here with all the stuff going on." Ross shrugged.
"I'm sure she can survive without you for a month."
"A month?" Ross asked.
"Yep. We're going to Europe."
"A different country? I dunno about that."
"Ross c'mon. You two aren't even together and the baby isn't due for like another five months or something. Besides you kinda have no choice, we already agreed on it."
"When?!"
"Like 10 minutes ago. That's the fourth band meeting you've missed, and if you were there then maybe we could have compromised, but as usual you didn't show up."
"Yeah well I have other things on my mind." Ross spat out.
"Of course. Well, pack your bags and say goodbye. You don't have a choice."
"Oh.. do you have to go?" Laura asked.
"Yeah." Ross sighed. "I tried to talk them out of it but they won't listen."
"It's okay." Laura smiled. "You won't miss much, and I'm sure you'll have way more fun on tour than you would here."
"What if something happens and I'm not here?"
"What will happen?" Laura asked.
"I don't know, like the baby comes or some shit, can that happen?" Ross asked.
"The baby isn't coming anytime soon." Laura laughed a little, he wasn't the smartest but it was cute. "Trust me."
"Well you know.. other stuff can happen."
"Ross, I'll be fine. Besides I have Raini and Calum checking up on me everyday, and Sterling does it pretty much every hour." She smiled. "It will be okay."
Ross growled a little at the mention of Sterlings name. "Why is he always over here?" Ross asked.
"Who, Sterling?" She asked and Ross nodded. "Because he's my friend, he's just concerned I guess." She shrugged.
"Well just be careful with him."
"Why would I have to do that?" She asked a little confused at his sudden jealousy.
"Cause he might try make a move on you and take advantage or something."
"Ross, he's my best friend. He would never do that. Besides we've already been there and I've made it clear that nothing more is going to happen." She said.
"What do you mean you've already been there?" Ross raised an eyebrow.
"He tried to kiss me a few weeks ago, but nothing actually happened."
"Why didn't you tell me?" Ross asked.
"Because it's not actually any of your business what happens in my love life, and it wasn't an important fact you needed to know. We are having a baby together but that doesn't mean we're getting married or even getting together, so please stop acting like you are jealous."
"Sorry.. I'm just worried about you that's all. I do care about you, you know." He said.
"I know." She half smiled. "But anyway, go on tour and have fun! It will be good. Besides, you've been doing my head in with all the constant phone calls." She smirked.
"So it's okay when Sterling does it, but when I call to ask you how your day was it's annoying?"
"Exactly." She smiled.
"Good luck to the guy who eventually marries you." Ross laughed.
"I think he will be incredibly lucky." She joked.
"He will be." Ross said, in a more serious tone. And then came the awkward silence and strange looks between the two.
"Laura.." His voice was low and almost a whisper.
"You should get going, you don't want to be late." She smiled cutting him off.
"Yeah." He smiled a little. "I'll see you at the House of Blues show right?"
"Of course." She hugged him.
"Try not miss me too much." He hugged her back. "And make sure you call me if something happens to the baby."
"I will."
"A month? How are you going to cope with that, lately you haven't been able to keep your hands off each other." Raini smirked.
"That's not true." Laura stated.
"You have been hanging out quite a lot." Calum said suggestively.
"As friends, because that's all we are. Friends." Laura rolled her eyes.
"Friends who get jealous over each others relationships." Raini laughed.
"I don't get jealous!"
"But he does." Raini said.
"I guess, but I think he's just trying to act like a caring person. Anyway, can we stop talking about him now. I get asked about him all the time. I would like to have a Ross free day." Laura asked.
"If you say so." Raini said.
"I do say so."
"Okay ladies." Calum said. "Can we move on?"
"Yes." Laura smiled.
"So, we've been invited to perform at Radio Disney's birthday bash thingy and.." Calum started to explain.
"Wait." Laura cut in. "Where's Sterling?" She asked.
"Oh he said he had some movie business to talk about or something. He won't be long." Calum said.
"Movie business?" Laura enquired.
"Yeah, he's been cast in some big screen movie. In fact, talk of the devil." Calum said as Sterling walked through the door with that dorky smile on his face. "Hey guys." He greeted his friends.
"You're going to work on a movie?" Laura asked.
"Uh.. yeah." He smiled.
"Oh my god." Laura said. Sterling wasn't sure what was actually happening at this point. He couldn't tell if Laura was mad or happy.
"What?" He asked.
"I'm so proud of you!" She flew out of her seat and hugged him.
"For a second I thought you were going to slap me or something." He laughed hugging her back.
"Alright you ready to go?" Riker asked.
"I guess." Ross sighed.
"Look you better not be all pissy on the bus. We don't need you putting a downer on this tour."
"Well maybe if you were in my situation you would understand."
"I don't get you. A few weeks ago you didn't give a shit about any of this and now you are like obsessed." Riker spat out.
"You were the one who told me to do the right thing!"
"Yeah, and the right thing isn't being all clingy." Riker said.
"Oh shut up and let's just get this over with." Ross sighed again.
"You two really need to stop arguing." Ratliff stood between them.
"Sorry." Ross mumbled.
"Look, I get it. You care about her, but you also have a career.. it's only a month and then I promise we'll take a break." Riker put his hand on his brother's shoulder. "Okay?"
"Okay." Ross nodded as Riker pulled him for a hug.
"Now let's just try and have fun on this tour."
"You don't think people are going to be.. angry.. that I'm performing for kids whilst I'm pregnant?"
"I hope not sweetie. People are quick to judge, but I'm sure it will be okay." Kevin smiled.
"I've had some angry tweets from parents." Laura sighed.
"Yeah, so have we, but it doesn't matter. The support is more positive than negative and that's all that matters. Besides, we all love you and who gives a monkey what some old fashioned parents think." He smiled gaining one in return from her.
"What do you think about Ross?" She asked.
"What do you mean?"
"Like, do you think he's a good person?"
"I guess so." Kevin shrugged. "I mean it takes guts to stand up and do what he did. Why do you ask?"
"No reason." She smiled.
"You like him?" Kevin smirked a little.
"I don't know." Laura shrugged.
"Well you either do or you don't." He laughed. "And I mean you did sleep with him."
"I was drunk." She cut in. "I don't know, sometimes he's really sweet and then sometimes he just comes across as cold and distant."
"Well he is a 'rockstar'. He's try to be all swaggy and hip." Kevin smiled.
"Please. Never say the word 'swaggy' again." Laura laughed.
"I'm so down with the kids, don't be jealous." He laughed too.
"What's happening in here?" Heath said walking in with coffee.
"I'm just showing Laura how down with the kids we are." Kevin smiled taking a cup.
"Oh god. Laura I am so deeply sorry." Heath laughed. "Anyway, you all set for performing?"
"Of course." She smiled.
"Now, please stop me if you don't wanna do this. You know the song is pretty romantic and all… so we were kind of planning for a kiss between you and Sterling… we're gonna make Calum and Raini do it too, in fact they have already agreed." Heath explain.
"Live on stage?" Laura asked.
"Yeah, live on stage. You'll be in character obviously. You don't have to if you don't want to. It's going to happen after the prom episode airs, so everyone will officially be a couple by then." Heath shrugged.
"Okay." Laura smiled. "I kiss him all the time for the show, I'm sure live will be no big deal."
"It wasn't really you we were worried about. Ross is going to be there."
"He's on tour." She said.
"Yeah, but they are making a stop there to play. They are the closers.
"Oh.. well it's no big deal. It's my job." She smiled. "I'll do it."