It's Too Late

Chapter 12

Emily's POV

I walked over to the door and opened it expecting Callie to be there, but instead it was Ross. I stood there frozen in place not being able to speak.

"Can we talk?", Ross asked. I still couldn't speak so I just nodded. I stepped aside and let him walk in. He went into the living room and sat on the couch, I followed him and sat on the couch next to him with a little distance in between us. We sat in silence until Ross broke it.

"I know I over reacted yesterday. I shouldn't have yelled at you. I should have listened to you, but I didn't. I just couldn't handle it if you were talking with somebody else because I like you, Emily. I really like you", Ross said turning to me and grabbing my hands. "Will you please forgive me? Will you also give me another chance?", Ross asked with hopeful eyes. I didn't know what to say, and I think I might have forgotten how to talk. "I know I said some really mean and nasty things. Things I didn't mean what so ever. I don't deserve to have a girl like you in my life, but I hope you could some how find a way to forgive me", he whispered.

"Ross, I forgive you, but I really think we should just be friends", I said pulling my hands away from his. I was afraid to look at Ross. I just knew he was hurt. I didn't have to look at him to figure that out. "We took things too fast, and I think we should slow down. This was a sign that we should just be friends", I finally looked at Ross and all I saw was heart break. "Please understand."

"I do, but what I don't agree with was that yesterday was a sign that we shouldn't be together. I understand that we took things fast but that's because it was right. We took things fast because it felt right, and you can't deny that. I know we're meant to be together, but I'll take things slow for you. I'll wait for you", Ross said scooting closer until we were inches apart that soon turned into centimeters. Ross leaned in and pressed his lips to mine, but I pulled away.

"Ross, please stop. we can't do this. I know you only kissed me because you hope that I'll change my mind about us being friends. I can't do this with you. We're friends and that's all. We're never going to be anything more than friends", I said getting up off the couch. I saw tears start to well up in Ross' eyes. I know I'm hurting him and to be honest I'm hurting myself as well. I really like Ross and being with him does feel right, but at the same time something about us feels wrong.

"Are you serious?", Ross breathed out.

"It's not our time, Ross, and to be honest I don't I don't think it'll ever be. I'm sorry, but we should just stick to be being friends", I said. Ross finally stood up and looked at me with tears streaming down his face. It hurts for me to do this to him, but it needs to be done.

"I'm not going to give up on us. I know we were meant to be together. I'll wait for you, and I'll do whatever it takes for you to realize that we were meant to be", he said leaning in and kissing my cheek. He dropped my hands to my sides and then left. Did I want to cry? Or did I want to jump for joy? I didn't feel like doing either. I sat back down on the couch trying to think of what my next move will be. Then it hit me. I ran upstairs and grabbed my two favorite musicals of all time. I popped in the first one and couldn't help but sing along.

"I wanna be the ocean to your shore,
Bring you comfort evermore
I wanna be the only thing you need
Be the oxygen you breathe", I sang out loud in the kitchen while I was making some popcorn.

"On my way feelin fine, I can see my reflection in my surfboard's shine
I can hardly wait to cause a commotion
Come on everyone jump into the ocean", Callie sang behind me scaring the crap out of me. She stuffed a handful of popcorn into her mouth trying not to pee her pants from laughter.

"How did you get in here?", I said over Tanner's singing.

"Emily, you do realize you never lock your door right?", Callie said. My mouth formed an O shape. "So how come your not with Ross? Rydel told me he finally showered and left his hotel room to come over here and see you to apologize", she said sitting on the island in the kitchen.

"Yeah, he came over. We talked, and we're still friends", I said getting another bowl out for more popcorn.

"Still? You know, you never told me how you and Ross' pool date went. Plus I highly doubt you two were always just friends. Would just a friend get jealous over a guy texting you? Would just a friend shut himself out and not shower because he's to busy moping about loosing you?", Callie lectured. "I see the way he looks at you. Especially after that magical little date you went on. I think you should give him another chance. Anyone with eyes can see he likes you", Callie said hugging me.

"Enough talking about me and Ross. We're just friends. Now what's been going on in the fabulous life of Callie?", taking more popcorn out of the microwave.

"I broke up with Andrew today", Callie mumbled leaning against the counter. I walked over and pulled her into a tight hug.

"Are you okay?", I asked. She nodded.

"It sucks, but I broke up with him because I think I have feelings for Rocky", she said.

"Oh my god!!! I knew it!", I said trying to sound too excited.

"Don't get too excited. He most likely doesn't even feel the same way about me, but it didn't feel right to stay in a relationship when I might have feelings for another guy", she said.

"Rocky would be crazy to not like you. You're amazing and the hottest chica EVER!", I said snapping my fingers making her laugh. "How about we call Rydel over and have another girls' night?"

"Totally! I'll call her!", Callie said getting her phone out. When Callie got done talking to Rydel, Callie and I's favorite song came on from Teen Beach Movie. We couldn't help but sing and do the dance to it.

"Don't stop the music!
We ride fast like a bullet
We do anything we want anytime we want
Oh yeah, oh yeah!
We just ride, ride, ride all day
We're not gonna live any other way!", Callie and I sang. Yes, we know the dance. If you're a fan of the movie you know the dances too. Don't lie to yourself. They're not even that hard to learn. It's actually really fun. Rydel walked through the front door that I never lock, and our girls night began.