"I'm freaking out."

"Laura calm down, it's gonna be fine." Calum sat down beside her. "We're all nervous."

"This is a big deal Calum.. what if I mess it up?"

"You won't." He smiled.

"And what about presenting the award! I only found out about that two days ago."

"Relax would you." He laughed. "All you have to do is read words from a screen, besides Sterling's gonna be there too."

"But it's the showstopper award. What if R5 win it?" She sighed.

"Then you smile and hand the award over. Look, he's not gonna get pissed over the kiss. It's your job, and I'm sure he can respect that."

"Guys, you are on in ten." Heath popped his head through the door.

"Oh god, I feel sick."

"Are you okay? Is something wrong?" Heath asked closing the dressing room door. "You don't have to do this you know."

"It's a little late to back out now." She sighed. "I'll be fine." She took a deep breath. "Let's just get this part over with…"

"Next up for you we have an exclusive performance from the award winning cast of Disney's hit show The Ally Way! And so without further ado, please give it up for Calum Worthy, Raini Rodriguez, Sterling Knight and Laura Maranooooo!"

This was it. The stage was dark so no one could yet see them. Laura walked to her position scanning the audience looking for him, and there he was. He looked beyond nervous for her. He was chewing his nails so much she would be surprised he had any left. The rest of the band looked excited and it looked like Rydel and Ell were doing their usual flirting, which made Laura smiled. She looked over at her castmates who were off stage waiting for their cue. She took a deep breath bringing the mic up to her mouth, and began.

"When you're on your own, and drowning alone. And you need a rope that can pull you in… someone will throw it." The light hit her face making her visible to the entire crowd. She looked anywhere but at Ross.

"And when you're afraid, that you're gonna break. And you need a way to feel strong again.. someone will know it." Sterling sang while walking towards her. He gained by far the biggest cheer. She smiled at Sterling facing him in the middle of the stage.

"And even when it hurts the most, try to have a little hope." He took her hand as they sang together. "That someone's gonna be there when you don't, when you don't." The both faced the audience who at this point were screaming. Laura assumed Calum and Raini were now on stage in their spots, but she was too scared to move her head incase she caught a glance of Ross.

"If you wanna cry I'll be your shoulder, if you wanna laugh I'll be your smile. If you wanna fly, I will be your sky. Anything you need that's what I'll be. If you wanna climb I'll be your ladder, If you wanna run I'll be your road. If you want a friend… it doesn't matter when. Anything you need that's what I'll be. You can come to me." This was it, Sterling spun her around to face him. She could imagine Ross clutching on to the arms of his chair, fearing their next move.

"You can come to me.." And with that they kissed earning the loudest cheer by far. It was almost as if they venue was about to erupt with screaming teenage girls and the occasional boy. Even the other actors and musicians were brought to their feet, so it must have been good. All except one. When they had finally pulled away from each other she looked over to him. He was still seated, slowly clapping until Riker pulled him up. A better reaction and she had first anticipated.

"That was freaking awesome guys!" Heath high fived them. "Kevin had to head off early, family matter, but he wanted me to tell you how proud he is."

"It was actually really good." Calum smiled.

"That was because you got to kiss me." Raini smirked.

"Oh of course, that's the only reason." He laughed.

"Hey, you okay?" Sterling asked Laura.

"I'm fine." She smiled.

"How long do we have till we present this award?" Sterling asked.

"About twenty minutes." Heath replied.

"Wanna go a walk?"

"Okay." Laura nodded.

"You did great out there tonight." Sterling smiled.

"So did you.. even Calum sounded good." She laughed.

"I'm telling him you said that." He joked.

"He knows I love him."

"I know." He nodded. "How you feeling anyway?"

"Okay I guess." She lightly rubbed her stomach. "I guess it's pretty noticeable now."

"Just a little bit. You know.. I've had the time of my life working on this show with you guys. I'll be sad to see it end."

"We all will.. I can't believe it's really happening." She sighed. "This has been my life for six years.. scary when you think about it."

"What you gonna do after it?" He asked.

"Well.. not much I can do with this baby." She looked down.

"Don't be stupid. Loads of actresses have kids and still go back on to acting."

"Yeah but Disney are hardly going to welcome me back with open arms."

"Okay maybe not Disney channel, but there's ABC. You'll find something Laura, you know you will." He smiled.

"Maybe, who knows how I'll feel when this little one comes along."

"You know I'm always gonna be your friend right? No matter where we are in the world. I'm just a phone call away."

"I know." She nodded.

"I'm sorry I've been so hard on you these past few weeks. I really don't like that Ross dude, but that's not your fault. I shouldn't take it out on you."

"I don't know why you don't like him, but I don't want to get into it. It's best we just leave it at that." She said.

"I agree." He nodded.

"Guys, it's time." One of the stage managers called.

"Well, let's do this." He smiled.

"And here to present the show stopper award, all the way from The Ally Way, it's Sterling Knight and Laura Marano!"

"Woo!" Sterling smiled into the mic. "Coming from a musical background and a musical show me and Laura know a thing or two about music."

"Perhaps one of the best things about it, is how you connect with the fans." Laura smiled.

"The showstopper award is here to honour one band. A band who have grown so much in the past year, and sold out hundreds of venues all across the world."

"Which is why there is no one more deserving than this band." Laura finished off.

"And without further ado, the winner is." Sterling opened the envelope showing it Laura. "R5!" He shouted into the microphone. The crowd erupted and a familiar song began playing, it was one of theirs, but she couldn't quite put a name to it. She watched them run up from the stage, beyond excited. She smiled and handed Riker the award who was first up to the stage, he kissed her on the cheek and shook Sterlings hand. Rocky and Ratliff were next up, both hugging Laura and Sterling and then Rydel. Who was literally screaming from excitement. And then Ross. He half smiled at her but just walked straight to the rest of his band.

"This is such a great honour to have." Riker said. "Thank you all so much. To all our fans, the R5 family, it's been the best few years of our life and we don't want it to end anytime soon. So, we have a little surprise for you." The stage went dark as Laura and Sterling walked off. She watched them from the side of the stage as they all ran around frantically picking up instruments.

"Oh no, here we go…"

"Did you see his face?" Laura sighed. "He hates me."

"He doesn't hate you, he's jealous." Raini shrugged.

"Jealous of what? I don't get how he can all of a sudden just have feelings for me."

"Well maybe he's had them for a long time." Calum suggested.

"But was in denial?" Raini added.

"I don't get him." Laura shook her head. "Where's Sterling?"

"Uh, some call with his agent or something." Calum shrugged as there was a knock on the door. "Uh hey.." It was Riker.

"Riker? Hi?" Laura greeted him.

"Can I talk to you, out here?" He jerked his head towards the empty hallway.

"Sure." Laura nodded following him outside. "Everything okay?"

"Fine." He smiled. "How are you feeling."

"I'm good."

"Great… awesome performance by the way."

"You too." She smiled.

"Uh so.. I just want to.." He sighed. "Ross is…" He paused. "See here's the thing about my brother. He thinks he's untouchable. And trust me I know better than anyone else that he can be a jerk sometimes… most of the time. Now I don't know what it is about you.. but you're changing that. He never shuts up about you and the baby and I guess, what I'm getting at.. just answer me this. Do you love my brother?"

"Love him?" Laura's eyes widened. "I don't know about love…"

"That's okay, that's all I had to know." Riker smiled. "I'll see you soon."

"Oh.. okay.. bye?" Laura said as he walked away.

"You happy?" Riker sighed.

"Was there any need for the 'he's a jerk all the time' comment?" Ross asked.

"I was just speaking the truth. Anyway you got your answer."

"I didn't, I said "like" not love!"

"Ask her yourself then.. look you clearly love this girl more than you know. Just be honest."

"I don't love her." Ross scoffed.

"Just enough to have a baby with her."

"It was a mistake!" Ross defended himself. "No, not a mistake.. well yes. You know what I mean! This isn't about the baby, because if course I will love that."

"Ross, no one else can do this but you. If you like her just ask her out. The worst that will happen is she'll say no. It's not the end of the world."

"But that Sterling guys always around." Ross sighed.

"Well he's not here now.. go talk to her." Riker suggested.

"Fine… I'm going."

"I take it no after party." Raini said.

"Not for me." Laura shook her head.

"I'm not going if you two aren't." Calum shrugged.

"Guys!" Sterling rushed down the hallway to their dressing room. "Guess what?"

"What?" Laura smiled.

"I got the movie!" Laura's eyes lit up as soon as he said it.

"Ahhh!" She ran into his arms and he picked her up hugging her tightly.

"I like you… Laura I like you… Maybe we could, go on a date?" Ross spoke to himself while trying to locate her. He shook his head sighing to himself. When he turned the corner his heart sank.. she was there with him. She looked happy, they all did. Laughing and joking while she was in his arms. It was something he couldn't be a part of… they didn't see him as he backed away turning the corner, punching the nearest wall he could find.