Chapter 17

It didn't take long before the news about Maia got out. And Ross couldn't be more relieved. His father had called and apologized. He still received a lecture about using his brain and use protection, but other than that it went good. His father said he was more than welcomed to come and move back home. But Ross didn't want too. He loved living here with Laura Riker and Rocky. Being here at the beach was amazing. His mother was happy to learn that she wasn't going to become a grandmother anytime soon. Disney even called and offered him an apology and they are going to talk to Hollywood records about getting the deal back. Which would be amazing. Not to mention Austin and Ally going back into production next week for the next season which he was excited about. Ross was just chilling on the couch when he heard Rocky come in. And once again he just went into his room and didn't say anything.

Something must have happened because Rocky has been like that since he got released a week ago. It was one thing to be upset about being upset but at this point, Ross doesn't think that is what is bothering Rocky. But to be honest he couldn't really make himself care. If Rocky wanted to talk, he would come talk to them.

"Was that Rocky?" Laura asked as she came into the room.

"Yeah Mr. Grumpy is back. I don't know what is up with him, but it is getting old." Ross said.

"Well something must be up; Rocky is normally pretty much carefree and doesn't get upset about anything."

Ross rolled his eyes.

"Laur... seriously he can get pretty moody, he will get over it. I hope sooner than later, cuz it is getting on my nerves."

This time it was Laura's turn to roll her eyes. "That's nice Ross. He is your brother."

"Really? I did not know that?" Ross teased.

"Shut up." Laura laughed.

The door opened and Riker came in. "What is so funny?"

"Laura was just laughing how Rocky seems to have his panties in a bunch." Ross said. Laura slapped him upside the head. "Shut up Ross."

Riker smirked.

"I am just worried about Rocky. In all the time I have known him, he hasn't once shown to be in such a bad mood like this." Laura said. Riker moved and sat down next to her on the couch, placing his arm around her and pulling her close to him. "I wouldn't really worry about babe, Rocky sometimes gets in one of his moods, if he doesn't snap out of soon I will see what is up."

Laura smiled. "You are amazing." She kissed his cheek. Ross gagged.

"Can you guys go one second without kissing or being affectionate?" Ross asked.

"What can I say bro? She loves my body?" Riker snickered. Laura smacked his chest, Riker winced. Ross laughed.

"It really is amazing to see how you too are so similar. Ross is just like your mini me." Laura said.

Riker and Ross rolled their eyes.

"Why does everyone say that when it is clearly that I am the better one?" Ross said. Riker just glared.

"Ross do you want me to kick your ass?" Riker said.

'How about I kick both your asses?" Laura asked.

"Well you know I like it rough babe?" Riker said. Laura smacked him again across the chest.

"Riker!"

Riker and Ross just laughed.

Laura rolled her eyes.

"You guys are so funny." Laura said as she got up. "How about we order Chinese, and I will go talk to rocky. Riker you know what I like, and Ross try and order for all of us and not just you." She said as she made her to Rocky's room.

Riker just laughed.

Rocky knew he was acting like an ass, but right now he couldn't really care. After fighting with Ashley he really couldn't get what she said out of his mind. Rocky really didn't mean to hurt her, Ashley was a great girl, he was an ass for calling out another girls name during sex, but he apologized profusely for that. He thought they had gotten past that as he remembered the time at the café before the whole Maia incident.

But obviously she really didn't. And Rocky would have been cool with it if she was upfront about it. But she made him think that they could be friends. But obviously he was wrong about that.

There was a knock on the door.

"Rocky?"

Rocky smiled. It was so in Laura's nature to make sure someone was alright. He could tell that it was killing her to give him some space, but she did. And it made him love her even more.

"Come in." he called. Laura came in the room and saw rocky lying on his bed.

"Are you okay?" Laura asked.

"Yeah I am fine."

Laura rolled her eyes.

"Sure you are, Is that why you have been ignoring us, and holding yourself up in this room?" Laura asked.

"Yeah exactly."

"Come on Rocky, what's wrong? You know you can tell anything right?" Laura asked.

Not everything. Rocky thought.

"I know that, I am sorry for acting like this, I just don't know what's wrong with me."

"You know it is okay to be upset after everything you have been through." Laura said.

Rocky smiled. It was just like Laura to make sure he was feeling better.

"Thanks Laura for coming in here and trying to make me feel better." Rocky said.

"Of course I had, we are family Rocky, and I don't like seeing a member of my family upset." Laura said.

Rocky smiled. She really was amazing. It all made him love her even more.

"You are amazing Laura you know that right?" Rocky said.

Laura smiled.

"I do, but you are pretty amazing too. I am so sorry Maia did what she did to you and Ross. She is totally getting what she deserves."

"Thanks Laura, I am just glad that she really isn't pregnant and Ross isn't stuck with someone like her."

"Yeah totally. Now let's go out and watch some movies and relax with Riker and Ross okay? Plus I am starved."

Rocky chuckled. "Let's do that."

Rocky and Laura both got up and walked back into the living room.

"Wow is someone done having PMS?" Ross asked.

Rocky rolled his eyes. "Shut up Ross."

Laura went to sit by Riker and Rocky dropped into the recliner. This was nice. Even though he wasn't with Laura in the way he really wanted to be, he was glad he was her with her and his brothers. Maybe it really was time to move on and be happy with someone else. Or just to move on and be happy being alone. All Rocky knew was that this had to change. If he wanted to still stay here he had to let go of his feelings for Laura.

Riker pulled Laura closer to him, And Rocky just pushed down the hurt that he was feeling. It was crazy, He moved in here knowing Riker and Laura were together.

Sigh.

He really is going to have to find a way to get over this thing he has for Laura.

"So what do you guys want to see?" Ross asked.

"I don't care I am up for anything." Riker said. Laura agreed.

'Rocky how about you?"

"I don't care just put something on."

So they ended up watching Romeo and Juliet, the 1968 version that Ross loved so much. They should have known better, but hey it was a good movie. Ross and Rocky both fell asleep. Leaving both Riker and Laura awake.

"That is such a good movie. No wonder why Ross loves it so much, it is so romantic." Laura said as she leaned her head on Riker's shoulder.

"Romantic huh?" Riker asked.

"Yeah it is, have a problem with Romance buddy?" Laura asked.

"Nope, not as long the romance is with you. Come on let's get some air." Riker said as he pulled Laura up. They slowly and quietly went outside, careful not to wake Ross or Rocky. Riker took her by the hand and they made it to their spot on the beach.

"I love the beach at night." Laura said. It really was beautiful at night. The beach was deserted with only a few late nighters but that's it. Riker walked behind Laura and wrapped his arms around her bringing her back to his chest. He then leaned in and placed small kisses along the side of her neck.

"I know what you mean." He murmured as he continued with the kisses. He really missed this. They haven't had much alone time lately and Riker missed her.

"This is really nice." Laura moaned. She missed having Riker's lips on her. They really haven't had that much time together and she missed him.

"I miss you." Riker said. "Which is funny because we live together but I feel like we really haven't had much alone time. And I am just not talking about the sex, I miss holding you and just getting to talk and be alone with you."

"I know me too; it has just been a crazy week. And next week Austin and Ally are going back into production and with R5 coming back, all our personal time will be cut in half."

Riker frowned. He didn't like that at all. He sat down pulling Laura with him, still having her in his arms. Riker really couldn't phantom the idea of spending less time with Laura. But she was right, the show was coming back for the season and R5 possibly coming back, where would that leave them? He didn't want to be the kind of couple that would be fine with only seeing each other every now and then. It felt like ever since his brothers came to live with them, they really haven't had much time and Riker didn't like that.

"Laura can I ask you something?"

"Sure you know you can ask me anything you know that."

"How do you feel about Rocky and Ross living with us? I mean I know Ross was because dad kicked him out when he thought Ross got Maia pregnant. But since she isn't, he could move back."

"But Ross doesn't want to move back. And I love having them there, don't you?"

"Sure it's cool having them there, I am not saying kicking them out, but I miss having our time alone. I miss being able to hold you whenever I wanted too. I miss being able to make love to you whenever and were ever. We can't even have Sex without locking our door, and we can't get too loud, don't you miss the days were we could, hell I miss kitchen sex."

Laura blushed.

"I am not saying I want them out. I just want us to find time for us. I feel like your slipping away from me and I don't like that."

"What do you mean? Riker, baby I love you, so much. I am not going anywhere. What is bringing this on?"

Riker sighed.

"Last week at the station I felt jealous at the hug you and Rocky had. I know I am being stupid, because I know there isn't anything going on between you too. I just I noticed you guys have been getting closer and I love that my brother and my girl are getting along. I know I am not saying this right. What I mean to say is please baby don't leave me. I love you."

Laura felt like crying right there. She didn't know Riker felt that way. "First off all, I am not going anywhere okay? I love you too much to even contemplate that. And Rocky and I are growing closer, but that's because he is like my family. Like my brother that I love and adore. The same goes to Ross and the rest of your family. You are my best Friend, My Boyfriend, My lover and everything that I could ever want. You are the one I want a future with. You are the one I give my heart and my body too. Riker all I want is you."

Riker smiled.

"Thank you for saying that. I know and I have faith in our love. I just want us to promise one another something. I want us to make time for us. No Rocky, no Ross, no distractions. Just us. Promise?"

" I promise."

"Good, now let's have some fun."

"What kind of fun?"

"This kind of fun." Riker smirked. He took off his shirt.

"Riker what are you doing?"

Then his belt and his pants were gone. Riker just smirked.

"Just watch and you will see." Riker took off his boxers, throwing them in the pile with the rest of his clothes. And he took off running into the ocean.

" Woooooo" Riker cried out as the cold water washed over his naked body.

Laura laughed.

" Come in join me!" Riker shouted.

' Hell no!" Laura called back.

" Please? You know you want too!"

Laura was torn, she really did want too. But really skinny dipping?

Oh what the hell.

After the cold water washed over her, Riker grabbed her and kissed her. She wrapped her legs around him. It really was amazing.

" I love you." Riker murmmered.

" I love you too baby." Laura said. They spent the next few hours exploring each other and the beach. It truly was a magical night. Their laughter could be heard heard throught out the night. Riker took Laura back to the shore as they scrambled to get dressed.

" That was amazing!" Laura shouted.

Riker laughed. " See I told you."

" yes you did."

After they got dressed, Riker took Laura by the hand. He wasn't ready to go back yet. That was when an idea popped into his head.

" Come on babe, I have an idea, lets go."

" What are we doing?" Laura asked.

" It's a surprise, now come on." Riker said.

Laura just laughed. She just followed Riker wondering what he had planned.

It maybe late, but for Riker the night was just beginning for what he had planned.