Chapter 38

It was well after midnight when Rocky walked through the door. The lights were off looked like everyone was in bed. That was good; He really didn't want to have to explain where he was and what he has been doing these last few weeks. It wasn't that he didn't trust them; he just liked having something that was for him and no one else. For the first time in his life he had something and it had nothing to do with Ross or Riker.

Rocky smiled.

It was a nice feeling that unfortunately he didn't always get. It wasn't that his brothers were cruel or selfish. They weren't at all, well okay Ross can be a little selfish at times but nothing to get upset about, it was just who he was. Rocky locked the door and was careful not to bump into anything as he didn't want to turn on the lights to wake up anyone. He really wasn't up to dealing with random questions. Rocky quietly walked into the kitchen to get a water bottle. As he opened the fridge and grabbed one when he turned around to walk the lights came on.

" What the?" Rocky cried out as the lights temporarily blinded him.

' Are you just coming home?" Ratliff said.

Rocky rolled his eyes.

" Yes dad, do you have a problem with that?" Rocky asked sarcastically.

Ratliff just rolled his eyes. " No Rocky but you have been coming home late for the past few weeks, so were do you go?"

" Can I just have a part of my life that is mine? You have Ross and Riker has Laura so can I please have something for me?" Rocky asked.

" Dude chill! I was just asking, so you are seeing somebody! Why the secretive bro?" Ratliff asked.

Rocky again rolled his eyes.

" Again can I just have something for me? And what are you doing up?" Rocky asked.

" I was thirsty if that's cool. I didn't mean to piss you off man, forget I said anything." Ratliff said as he went past Rocky to get him something to drink.

" Look I didn't mean to bite your head off, I just am tired, so I apologize." Rocky said. Ratliff just shrugged.

" It is okay man, We all worried about you, you been keeping to yourself for a bit and we were wondering what was up."

Rocky rolled his eyes.

" Well being surrounded by happy in love sex crazed couples can be a bit crazy you know? Look I just need some time on my own. It has nothing to do with you guys, I am happy for all of you. I just needed a breather from all the lovey dovey you know?"

Ratliff just nodded. " Yeah I understand, and if it gets on your nerves you can tell us to chill, this is your place too."

" Thanks bro." Rocky high fived Ratliff before making his way into his room. Rocky closed his door behind him.

He sighed in relief that was a close one. Rocky finished his water throwing the bottle in the trash can. He stripped down to his boxers and turned off the light and crashed on his bed.

Rocky couldn't help the smile that was on his face as he drifted off to sleep.

Laura couldn't sleep, she was nauseous all day. It was like she couldn't keep anything down. Laura just racked it up to nerves. But she doesn't know why though everything was going fine. Laura turned and saw Riker was asleep. His hair in his eyes Laura couldn't help but to think he looked adorable as he slept.

" Are you checking me out?" Riker mumbled in his sleep.

Laura rolled her eyes.

' You would think that wouldn't you?" Laura smirked.

Riker opened his eyes and smiled. " Were you or were you not just looking at me while I slept? I could feel your eyes on me. Not that I blame you, I mean look at me." Riker bragged.

" And here I thought Ross is the cocky one in the family." Laura asked.

" Well look at us, Ross is my mini me. Where do you think he got his looks from?" Riker asked.

' I don't know maybe your parents?" Laura asked sarcastically.

Riker rolled his eyes. Laura just laughed.

" You are mean." Riker pouted.

" Aww come on babe, I will make it all better." Laura said as she climbed on top of him and leaned down to kiss him. Riker reacted eagerly as his hands went to her waist. Riker and Laura continued to kiss, the kiss getting more heated with each passing second. Riker went to reach for her shirt when Laura pulled back.

" Oh god…" Laura said as she scrambled off the bed and ran into the bathroom. Riker looking confused.

" Are you okay babe?" he asked.

Laura threw up what was in her stomach and flushed the toilet. She quickly brushed her teeth and gargled mouth wash. Laura then made her way to the bed.

" Hey you okay?" Riker asked concerned.

" Yeah I just been feeling nauseous all day, don't know why though." Laura answered as she lay down. Riker went behind her and wrapped his arms around Laura. Riker was silent he couldn't help but think of the possibilities.

"You don't think that you could possibly be pregnant could you?" Riker asked.

Laura turned her head. " I don't think so, I am not late for my period and we use protection."

" Not all the time though. I think you should go find out. How about you make an appointment with a doctor tomorrow, or I can even go buy you a test?" Riker said.

" You would go by me a pregnancy test? You would face that humiliation that most men hate?" Laura asked.

Riker rolled his eyes. " Don't you know by now that I am not like most men? I would do anything for you."

" Thanks babe." Laura answered. Riker got out of bed to get dressed.

" Wait you are going now?" Laura asked.

Riker rolled his eyes. " I don't think I could get any sleep tonight if we don't find out." Riker quickly got dressed; he leaned down and kissed Laura.

" I will be back quick." Riker said as he made his way out the door. Riker grabbed his hoddie and car keys and carefully made his way out of the front door so he wouldn't wake anyone. Many thoughts were going through his head about now. What if Laura was pregnant? What would they do?

Riker sighed.

He couldn't help that a part of him was hoping that she was. He just got out a pregnancy scare with Maia and as soon as he was starting to love the baby, it turned out that he wasn't the father. Riker was glad that he didn't have a permanent tie with Maia. That was something that came out of being taken advantage of. This baby would come only from love. For Laura to be the mother of his children, Riker couldn't help but smile. Yes he knows they are young, and they only recently gotten back together.

These were all very good concerns to be having, but Riker couldn't help but picture a baby boy or girl with mixture of him and her. How could something like that be wrong or too soon? If it was true what would they do about space, the apartment is filled with the five of them, imagine them all with a baby.

Riker couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of Rocky, Ratliff and Ross dealing with a baby. But when he thought of Laura holding baby that was like him, something inside of him yearned for that. Riker couldn't help but think that if it was true and they were having a baby, then that is something that was meant to be. Riker couldn't help but think that maybe he should get around to asking Laura to marry him? He knew that she was the one for him, there was no question about that. And even if she wasn't pregnant, he should still ask, because why postpone the inevitable? Laura was Riker's wife in all ways except for one.

Riker is really going to have to think about that.

Ross was bored, Ratliff was asleep and so was everyone else. But Ross couldn't sleep; it was like his mind wouldn't shut off or something. Ross turned and looked and he couldn't help but smile at Ratliff. The sight of his boyfriend brought a smile to his face. There were times ross couldn't believe that they are together and then there are times when he thinks he always knew deep down that he and Ratliff would be a couple. There bond was deeper than any normal platonic friendship. Ratliff always got him, not matter what was going on, Ratliff knew what Ross needed and he was thankful for that.

It also felt nice to have people that supported them. Rocky, Riker and Laura were amazing about it all. It made him almost ready for everyone else to find out. His parents, Rydel, Ryland and Calum and Raini still don't know about him and Ratliff. But he was almost at a point that he was ready to tell. It wasn't that he was ashamed of loving Ratliff per say as more as it was about the fear of being rejected and ridiculed all because of the person he choose to fall in love with.

Ross sighed. Deciding he had enough of tossing and turning, Ross got out of bed and made his way to his computer. He turned it on; maybe seeing how many twitter followers he received today would make him feel better.

Ross couldn't help but smile at all his fans and their amazing love for him. He truly was a lucky man to have the fans that he did have.

Ross just chuckled. Every time he saw a "Raura" post he couldn't help but smile. If they only knew that it was Riaura and Rosslington all the way.

Wow

Riker and Laura had their own fans " Riaura". That is pretty awesome. Wait there are also Rockaura fans? Rocky and Laura? Ross shrugged his head. But he found it pretty awesome as always.

As Ross was about to scroll by he noticed something.

Rosslington a couple? Was the headline.

Ross clinked on the link and his heart stopped. There were pictures of Ratliff and him in intimate positions. There was one of them kissing.

Oh God.

Oh God.

This can't be happening. This Really could not be happening.

He could not have just been forced out of the closet could he? Ross's body shook with each picture that popped up.

Disney Darling and Hot and Rising Star Ross Lynch living a double life?

Ross Lynch and Band mate Ellington Ratliff more than friends?

Ross and Ratliff= Rosslington forever?

His parents don't even know. His grandparents don't know. But He guesses they know now. Ross let out what started out as a small scream turned out into a full shriek moment. Ratliff woke up by Ross's sobs.

" Ross what's wrong?" Ratliff asked.

Ross couldn't answer though. His throat was on fire as he tried to keep most of the tears at bay. Ratliff noticed Ross's face and immediately got out of bed.

"Babe what's wrong? You are kind of freaking me out?" Ratliff asked. Ross just pointed to the screen Ratliff looked and his own face paled.

" This is crazy! How the hell could people have gotten these pictures?" Ratliff said. He felt like crying along with Ross. His family doesn't know about him and Ross. How were they going to react? And Kelly? They were no longer a couple but he still cared for his ex, how is she going to handle this?

Ratliff just looked at Ross. " Ross…"

" It's over, my career is over. People are going to hate me now…" Ross cried. Ratliff pulled him in his arms and Ross just wept.