Sorry for the lack of updates with everything. I've had major tooth ache. Got a filling like a year ago, and it's fucked up my tooth so now I need to get it taken out, the joys! Anyway, here we go :)


"What do you even wear to an R5 concert?" Calum asked.

"Clothes I would hope." Laura laughed.

"I'm being serious." He frowned.

"Just wear what you usually wear, and don't think it's going to make much of difference."

"Alright, I'll just stick with what I got. You nervous?"

"I'm nervous because he invited Sterling.. as far as I know they can't stand each other. So, why send him a ticket?" She asked.

"Maybe he's just trying to be nice and make up for being a jerk." Calum shrugged.

"Maybe so, but I somehow doubt Sterling is going to accept anything Ross throws at him."

"You never know, maybe they will become best friends." He laughed.

"I wish it was that easy."

"Are you two ready yet?" Raini asked. "We were supposed to be there half an hour ago!"

"The show doesn't even start till like 8, we're fine." Calum said fixing his tie.

"Just hurry up, Sterling's waiting in the car. He's getting cranky." Raini sighed.

"Oh great, he's actually coming then?" Laura asked.

"He seems rather excited to be honest." Raini shrugged.


"Laura!" Rydel ran up to hug her friend. "I'm so glad you came!"

"I wouldn't miss it for the world." Laura smiled.

"You guys are a little late." Rydel glanced at her watch.

"Blame Calum." Raini rolled her eyes.

"Hey. I wanted to look good." Calum smiled admiring himself.

"You look like you always do." Sterling added.

"You are going to love this show.. trust me." Rydel smirked.

"Little worried now." Laura laughed.

"Don't be, it's going to be great! Alright, come this way." Rydel took Laura's hand and led them to a spot near the side of the stage. "You wanna come see the rest of the guys?"

"Sure." Laura smiled.

"We'll stay here." Raini said pulling Sterling back. "You go ahead Laura."

Laura knew what Raini was doing. The longer Sterling and Ross stayed away from each other the better. Their school boy squabbling was best kept in private, and a concert was not the best place to start arguing. "What's up pretty ladies." Ratliff smiled. "You are looking good Laura." He admired her more than obvious baby bump. "How long you got left?"

"About four months." She replied. "Not got an exact due date yet."

"Damn, it's been that long?" He shook his head. "You excited for the little guy?" He asked.

"Or girl." Rydel added.

"I am." Laura smiled. "I think I get more and more excited by the day to be honest."

"I can't wait to be an Uncle." Ratliff smirked. "Now If you'll both excuse me I need to go warm up." He walked along the long corridor.

"He's sweet." Laura smiled.

"He's alright."

"You totally like him."

"Do not." Rydel replied.

"I think it's pretty obvious that you do."

"Why do you always have to be right?" Rydel laughed.

"Born with it." Laura winked.

"Laura?" She spun around to see Ross walking towards her.

"I'll leave you two alone." Rydel smiled, giving Laura one final hug before running after Ratliff."

"Thanks for coming." He smiled.

"It's my pleasure." She nodded.

"Did um.. everyone else come?"

"Yeah."

"And um.. him."

"You mean Sterling?" She asked and he nodded. "He's here."

"Good. I really don't want to be his enemy."

"I'm glad." She smiled trying to ignore the awkward silences. "I have a scan next week."

"Oh." His face lit up.

"I would really like it if you could come."

"Of course I will." He smiled. "I'd love it, really."

"Great, well.. I guess we'll talk after the show?" She raised an eyebrow.

"Uh yeah."

"Good luck with the show, break a leg." She laughed.

"Thanks." He nodded, and before she could open her mouth again he was hugging her. His arms totally engulfed her. She could barely get her arms around his torso, but she managed it. He was much taller than her, but she liked it, her head was the right level to rest on his chest, and she could perfectly hear his heartbeat. "Guys." Ross reluctantly pulled away and looked up. "It's showtime." Riker smiled.

"Right." Ross nodded.

"I'll see you up there." Laura smiled and skipped off back to her cast.

"So, what was going on there?" Riker raised an eyebrow.

"Nothing." Ross smiled. "It was nothing." He patted his brothers shoulder, leaving him very confused.


"R5, R5, R5!"

"I didn't know it was possible for fans to scream this loud." Calum covered his ears.

"They scream this loud all the time, just not for you." Raini winked.

"They are deafening me, but I heard that."

"You were supposed to." Raini smiled sweetly.

"Alrighttttt! Thank you everyone who has come out here tonight." Riker spoke into the microphone. "Are you all having a good time!?" He asked, gaining an ear destroying cheer from the crowd. "Now, we have some friends in the crowd with you tonight."

"We have the cast of The Ally Way." Rocky smiled and began clapping, making the crowd do the same. Laura watched as Ross walked off stage, disappearing out of sight. "I'm sure you all know the deal by now, so we're just going to hand it over to Ross who would like to do something, for Laura." Riker smiled at her. Her eyes widened as they all put their instruments down and took a seat by the drum kit. Ross appeared, this time with an acoustic on his back, dragging a stool along with him. He took a seat in the middle of the stage and fixed his mic stand. Laura looked up to Rydel who had a massive grin on her face.

"Uh hey guys." Ross said scanning the crowd. "Hope you are all enjoying the show so far." He smiled. "Now, on a more serious note.. a few months ago, I met Laura Marano. That night.. well.. I guess you all know." He awkwardly laughed, making Laura cringe a little. "Anyway, the point is.. as the days go on I get more and more excited for this baby. And, I can see some parents shaking their heads. That's cool.. I'm not saying it's the best situation in the world. We're both young, and we both have so much to learn, but we can make this work. I know we're not together.. but I want to dedicate this to you." He looked directly at her. "And our baby." He flashed her a quick smile before he began plucking away at the strings.

"I can't wait to see your faces… I can't wait to hold your hands. I can't wait to take you places, and watch you try to understand.. but until I do, yeah until I do, I'll be right here waiting for you.." Laura's heart melted. He hadn't take his eyes off hers as he sang. "Soon I will see your faces, and I'll get to hold your hands. I know I'll have trouble trying to explain, the things I don't understand.. But until I do, since I won't have a clue… I'll just sing this song for you. Yeah, until I do.. this is you know who, daddy's right here singing for you." He let out a shaky breath and smiled. There was a few "awe's" but other than that there was silence. Almost like they were waiting for him to say something else, but he didn't. Calum began clapping and eventually everyone else joined in as Ross jumped off the stool getting back into his rockstar mode.


"Well that was interesting show." Sterling scratched his head.

"Did you not like it?" Raini asked.

"Not my type of show." He shrugged.

"Of course not." She smiled.

"Can we go now? We have that stupid panel tomorrow." Sterling yawned.

"Dude, it's your job." Calum added.

"I know, and I'll enjoy it if i've had the right amount of sleep."

"I wanna go find Ross." Laura said.

"That song was so sweet." Raini smiled.

"It wasn't that great. Can't it wait Laura?"

"You guys go on without me."

"How are you gonna get home?" Sterling raised an eyebrow.

"I'm sure one of the R5 guys can give me a lift."

"I'll just come with you. It will only take five minutes, right?" He asked.

"No. Just go home, I will be fine."

"But I-"

"Sterling, let it go." Raini sighed.

"Are you sure?" Sterling asked.

"Yes, I'm sure. Now I'll see you all tomorrow." Laura smiled.

"Call me if you need anything." Sterling said, as Raini dragged him away.

"Yes I know." She sighed.

"He's got it bad for you." Calum laughed, walking after his friends.

Laura rushed back inside, trying to avoid the screaming fans. She was never one to say no to people, it always broke her heart. She would hate it if she was at an event and a security guard would tell someone to leave before they had gotten to meet her. So naturally, she stopped at everyone who caught her and took a picture. When she finally made it backstage it was a struggle with security. "You can't be back here."

"Do you not know who I am?"

"I don't care who you are, you can't be back here." The man said.

"It's alright." Rocky came to the rescue. "We know here." He smiled.

"Oh.. sorry." He looked down.

"You lookin' for Ross?" Rocky asked.

"Yeah, I got held up."

"Well he just left, if you're quick you'll catch him."

"Why did he leave?" She asked.

"No idea." Rocky shrugged. "Usually he's up for the after party. Think he's just tired."

"I'll go now." She nodded.

"Oh, how's things with the baby?"

"They are good." She nodded. "It's.. scary now.. but the closer it gets, the more excited I become." She smiled.

"I can't wait to be Uncle Rocky." He smirked. "Now, you better go or you'll never catch him."

"Right." She said, quickly turning to the exit.

The back exit was empty, as was the car park. That meant that security were actually doing their job. There were only around three cars all idle in the spaces. She had missed him. She sighed at herself turning back to the door, when she heard a car door open. "Laura? I thought you had left." began to walk towards her. She knew she probably shouldn't run in her condition, but in that moment she just needed to be near his as quickly as she could. It wasn't much of a spring, more a light jog, but she reached him in record time. "Woah." He laughed. "What are you doing?" He asked, but before he could really process the question he had asked she leaned up and kissed him.