Chapter 32

Laura and Rocky were making dinner when Ross came slamming through the place slamming the door hard and going to his room.

" What the hell is that?" Laura asked.

" Ratliff probably stuck something up his ass and is now stuck." Rocky said.

Laura's eyes widen.

Rocky laughed. " Yeah I walked in on them and found out. I am happy for them, as long as they are happy, which they were until a just now."

Ross came back in, when he first came in; he didn't really stop to notice. But Laura was back.

" Hey Laura. Glad to have you back." Ross said happily as he went to hug his friend. Laura hugged back too.

" It is good to be back, but are you okay Ross? You came in here all crazy. Is everything okay with you and Ratliff?"

Ross rolled his eyes. " No It's not actually."

" Aw did you use the wrong colored lube?" Rocky asked. Both Laura and Ross threw dirty looks at him. Rocky raised his hands in defense. " Sorry man I was just kidding, but seriously what happened?"

" We broke up." Ross said.

" What happened?" Laura asked concern for her friend. Just a week ago they were happy and in love. What could have changed?

Ross sulked. He still couldn't believe that he and Ellington had a fight that big to end their relationship. Everything was going so good for them, and then tonight had to happen. All he wanted was to talk about doing more than just have Sex all the time and he totally flipped. Ross had no clue to why.

Ross sighed.

" We just got into a fight, I really don't want to go into if that is okay?" Ross answered,

" That's fine, just know that we are here for you if you need us." Laura said.

" Thanks Laura, So tell me what has been up with you this week?" Ross asked.

So she explained to Ross what she told Rocky and he seemed to be understanding about why she did what she did.

" I am so sorry that you are going through this Laura." Ross said as he hugged her again. Laura hugged back. It was nice to have her friends support.

" Thanks Ross, and Like I said I will be hoping you and Ratliff will work it out, I think you guys are perfect for each other."

" Thanks Laura" Ross smiled.

Rocky Rolled his eyes. Laura saw and smacked him.

" Behave Rocky."

Rocky snickered " Yes Mommy."

Laura rolled her eyes.

Riker was a mess. He tried to sleep but he couldn't. He really hasn't had a good night sleep since Laura left. It felt like there was a huge part of him that was messing.

He sighed.

Riker flipped on his back and just looked at the ceiling. At least he knows that Laura is alright. He received a text message from Rocky letting him know that she was back.

Riker was glad that she was back. It turns out that she lost her phone, that is why she didn't contact any of them when she was gone. Riker wanted nothing more than to go over there and beg for another chance. Which was funny because they haven't even technically broken up. He just assumed that it was over and he moved out. But he hasn't said those words to Laura and neither has she.

Could they work this out? He so desperately wanted to believe that, but he wasn't too sure. Why was it so hard for them? Riker was just so frustrated at the fact that they seem to love one another but yet they seem to be only having trouble.

Finally having enough of just tossing and turning Riker got up from the bed and walked into the kitchen to get something to drink.

It was hot in here. Riker definitely thinks something is wrong with the cooling system. He took off his shirt and his pajama bottoms and was left in his boxers. Hopefully the cool air will help calm him and help him sleep.

He went back to his room and sat down. He noticed the picture of Laura that he had in his room, it was next to one of him and Laura. They looked so happy that day. If they could only get back to that time. The sight of her picture took his breathe away. She was beyond beautiful.

Riker sighed.

Ratliff poured the drink down his throat. He was upset ever since he and Ross broke up. He knew that he over reacted. There was just a part of him that was on edge about losing Ross, and when Ross brought up the fact that despite it being amazing and awesome, they have been having a little more sex then they should be having. They definitely seemed to be having more sex than anything else.

He was such a dumbass. He would do anything to have Ross here with him.

Ratliff just buried his head into the pillow and cried.

Laura tried to sleep, she really did but she couldn't. She had way too many things on her mind. Well more like one thing

Riker

It felt unnatural being here without him holding her. Laura sighed. She got up. She has been back for a full day yet she hasn't got in contact with Riker at all.

She missed him.

She missed everything, the talks the laughter. How she could do absolutely anything and Riker was always supporting her. He was always there for her. Despite those times lately that he had to be there for Maia, Laura knew it was for the baby, but she let her insecurity and jealousy get the best of her, and she ran away.

She ran away from Riker. The time away really did clear up the fog that was in her head. And Laura realized she made a mistake. She had told Riker that she would always be there to support him. When she took him back, she knew that the baby would have to be a priority, but she still ran.

She has to make things right. No matter if they get back together or not, Riker was her friend foremost and he deserves to have the loyalty returned to him that he had always had for her. Laura got dressed real quick and was grabbing her keys when she realized something.

She didn't know were Riker's new place was.

Ugh.

Wait. She could always get it from Rocky. She ran to his room, and noticed he was asleep.

" Rocky?"

He was still asleep.

" Rocky?"

Still asleep.

Laura leaned down and whispered into his ear, ' Rocky wanna get naked?"

Rocky woke up. " Ugh that is so not fair! What do you need Laur?"

" I know I'm sorry but I need a favor."

" what is it?"

" I need Riker's new address. I need to go make things right."

Rocky smirked.

" It's about damn time."

Rocky wrote down the address and handed it to Laura. " Good Luck."

" Thanks, I am going to need it." Laura said as she left Rocky's room.

Ross was still awake. He couldn't fall asleep. Every time he tried he just imagined that Ratliff was there with him. Ross really hated fighting with Ratliff. Maybe he over reacted a bit. New couples were supposed to be wanting each other nonstop. And the Sex was incredible, nothing that he has ever experienced before. And Ross knew that Ratliff loves him for more than just his body.

Ross got up and dressed. He was going to apologize to Ratliff, and let him know that he made a big mistake.

Ross hurried and was heading out when he noticed that Laura was up.

" Hey what are doing coming from Rocky's room?" Ross asked.

" I needed Riker's address. I need to make it up to him." Laura said.

Ross smiled. " That is really great laur."

Laura smiled. " So what are you doing up?"

" I am going to fix things with Ratliff." Ross answered.

Laura just smiled.

" That is awesome."

" And since Ratliff lives in the same building as Riker, lets just take one 's go get our guys." Ross said.

Laura smiled. " Let's"

Laura and Ross locked arms and walked out the door. Hopefully by the time they return they won't be returning alone.

Maia was pissed.

That bitch was back and she was probably going to go see Riker. Laura had her chance with him and blew it. Just because he got her pregnant Laura was too weak to deal with it.

Riker and Laura getting back together would never happen as long as Maia had anything to say about it. If she had to see to it that Laura was dead, then she guessed that would have to happen.

Oh well the world would be better off without that worthless twit around.

Now how did she know that Laura was back and on her way to Riker's? The first part was from Garron, and the second was just a natural guess. Those two always seemed to be mopey when they weren't together.

It would make a person sick. It makes Maia sick.

Leave it to Laura to come back and ruin her plans, Maia was starting to build something with Riker, sure he still hated her, but she could have worked with that. He was vulnerable without Laura, he was easy prey and she could have taken advantage of that.

But now, she had to come back and ruin it.

Well that will be the last time Laura Marano gets in her way. Maia grabbed her purse and keys and was headed to her car. It was time to go to Riker's.

Laura and Ross were laughing in the car as they made their way to Riker's and Ratliff's building.

" So are you nervous Laura?" Ross asked.

" Honestly? Yeah a bit. I don't know what he is going to say." Laura said nervously.

" Don't worry, Riker will be happy that you came back. He loves you so much Laura. In all my time I haven't seen Riker so in love with anyone as he is with you. You guys just need to be happy." Ross said.

Laura just smiled. " Ross you really are a good friend. I am so very blessed to have meet you at that audition two years ago."

Ross smirked. " Yep it was perfect. You got an awesome friend like me and you are in love with my brother so it all worked out for you."

Laura laughed.

" How about you? Are you nervous?" Laura asked.

' Just a little. I just hope he realizes that I love him so much." Ross answered sadly.

Laura grabbed his hand and squeezed. " If he is as smart as I think he is, he will realize that he has an amazing guy in love with him. And tell him that if he hurts you again, I will kick his ass." Laura said.

Ross just smiled. " Thanks Laura."

" Your welcome. I just speak the truth." Laura said as she made the turn on to Riker's street.

" So we are here, are you ready?" Ross asked.

" Are you?" Laura asked.

" Yes." They both answered and smiled. This was a do or die moment. It was the moment were they see if there is still a chance for them with their respective partners. Both Ross and Laura were nervous as all hell.

" How about you and me we do this?" Ross said as he held out his hand for Laura to hold. They got out of the care and closed their doors. Laura locked the car. Ross walked around to were Laura was and grabbed her hand.

" Are you ready?" Ross asked.

She could see them. They were holding hands and about to start heading into the apartment building. Maia could actually feel herself snap. It was too much.

She was not going to lose Riker to that bitch Laura. And Ross was such a loser too so she might as well take care of him too.

She wasn't going to lose again.

Not this time.

So she pushed the gas pedal all the way down and took off.

As Ross and Laura were getting to walk to the front of the building, all of a sudden Ross and Laura noticed bright lights.

" What the hell?" Ross said

" Is that car moving towards us?" Laura said

" Yeah let's get OUT OF THE WAY LAURA!" Ross screamed.

But it was too late, Laura and Him were sent flying as the car hit both of them hitting the front windshield. Ross saw who it was.

Maia.

Both Laura and Ross hit the ground hard as Maia took off. Both of them seriously hurt, bloodied and bruised.

All that could be heard was the silence of their heartbeats fading away slowly.