Taking Chances (a Ross Lynch fanfiction)

Chapter 16

"The bear you left me?" I yelled at Riker. "What are you talking about? This was in my room this morning-"

Riker cut me off, "Right on your bed where I left it."

"When were you in my room?" I almost screamed.

"When we were getting somewhere on your bed." He smirked, walking closer.

"Before that!" I whispered.

"Oh," He smiled. "I guess you didn't notice. I walked in your room when you were doing your makeup. Your back was to the door and I snuck in and put it on your bed. I knew you would think Ross left it or your mom and you would take it." He said with a creepy stalker smile.

"I swear, if you go in my room one more time without my permission I will tell Ross." I threatened.

"Then how about you tell him about today." He gave a devious grin.

I bit my lip and ignored him. Turning back to my bunk, I picked up the teddy bear.

"Here." I pushed it into his chest. "I don't want it anymore."

"I have no use for it." He didn't take the bear back.

"I don't want it!"

"I'm afraid you've already accepted it. Yours now." He laughed and walked away.

My skin started crawling. I knew if I threw it in the garbage or out the window, Ross would notice. He would question me and it would all be up, everything on the table. Maybe that was better. I should tell Ross the truth. The more I waited the less likely he would be less angry. No more secrets...

I was so wrapped up in my own emotions and thoughts I didn't notice Ross walk up behind me.

"Got everything settled?" He asked innocently.

I nearly jumped out of my skin.

"What? I didn't scare you did I?" Ross took a step back.

"I'm sorry, I guess I'm just nervous about tour." I lied. I can't believe I just lied to him! So much for that promise.

I choked back the tears threatening to eat me alive.

"Do you know where Rydel is? I need to ask her a question." I said, changing the subject.

"She just got off the bus to wait for Ratliff to come back. He went out to get donuts for breakfast." He looked at me concerned. "Do you need something?"

"Just a question. Ya know, a girl on tour with a ton of guys, question." I smiled. "I'll be right back." I got on my toes and kissed him.

My thoughts raced back to when Riker and I kissed earlier.

I stumbled out of the bus and found Rydel quickly.

"Hey Ashley. What's up? Y'all settled?" Rydel said sweetly.

"I need to talk to someone." I said, my voice breaking from holding back tears.

"What happened? I can tell you're about to cry. Tell me." She took my hand and led me to the other side of the parking lot by a red brick building.

"Spill." She said, wanting to know the story.

I literally spilled, my tears streamed my face and blurred my vision.

"I messed up." I said through sobs. "I messed up and I don't know what to do! It was an accident. I wasn't thinking straight and he came on to me quickly and I pushed away, I really did, but Ross won't understand, I know he won't!" I let it all out.