Stranded; A Raura Story

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Laura's pov

Ross: Laur? (Stops and back tracks to Laura)whats going on? Why'd you stop?

Laura: I-I I just, I thought I saw something. Just forget it.

Ross: Laura...

Laura: Ross, please. Just forget it.

Ross: fine.

Im definitely seeing things. It couldn't have been him, right?
Bradley moved away a year ago. But he did say he'd be back, right?

Ok heres the thing, I didn't tell Ross everything about my past with Bradley. I couldn't. He would freak. I dont feel good about keeping it from him, but, I think I would feel worse if he found out. Bradley wouldn't even get the chance to see his reaction. He'd be long gone.

Bradley didnt just use me. He used to beat me. I know, 'why wouldn't you tell Ross that? He could help you.' He cant. Im guessing Bradley's back for me, again. He said he'd come back. The only reason he left was because he had to get away. He didnt want to chance getting found by the cops. I told my best friend about him (no not Trish; she doesnt even know) and it was a BIG mistake. Bradley found out I told, and he killed him. It was hard enough to loose my old best friend, but to imagine loosing Ross. I cant even think about it. I dont want to think about it. I cant loose Ross, hes the only reason that Im still here. I couldn't do all of this without him. I guess seeing him (if I did see him) has me shakin up. Ross can tell, because the next thing I know, someone is grabbing my shoulders, shaking me.

Ross: Laura? Laur? LAURA! Talk to me! Are you ok? Your getting me worried! Whats going on? Hello?

Laura:*shaking her head* What? Oh, Im sorry.*starts walking again*

Ross:*pulling her back* Oh no you dont. Tell Rossy what happened

Oh no. Hes using his puppy dog eyes again. I can never resist those.

Laura: *looking away* Nothing! Gosh Ross. Why wont you listen to me?

Ross: Listen to you? Why wont you listen to me? Why wont you tell me whats bothering you? And don't try and tell me that nothings wrong. I know you. Its killing me seeing you like this. Your so out of it. Like your not even here. We tell each other everything. You can trust me with this. Please.

Laura: Its not that I dont trust you. I trust you with everything. With my life. So can you trust me with this in saying nothings wrong?

Ross: fine.

Laura: Ross

He ignores me.

Laura: Im sorry. Please.

Still nothing.

I lean into him. He puts his arm around me. At least he does that.

Laura: I love you...

Ross: I love you too(he says without hesitation)

Good.

He pulls me into him, holding me tighter.

Ross: Im sorry, Im just worried about you

Laura: Its ok. I promise you, everything's ok.

But then life says F*** you. And I see him. Hes here. In the same country. Same store. WHY?! WHY ME!? I was always a good girl.

I cant seem to act convincing though. I cant do anything. I'm frozen in my spot. I knew I saw him. I just knew it.

Ross stops too.

Ross: ok really Laura? Whats going on? Tell me.

His eyes start watering.

Ross: your scaring me.

Laura: I, I, he...

I try to talk. But nothing happens. Words aren't forming. I cant comprehend ANYTHING. Ugh, he probably thinks Im crazy.

Ross: Laura?

Now my eyes start watering. Oh gosh, pleaseeee no water works.

...

And here they come. I collapse into Ross.

Ross' pov

All of the sudden she falls into my arms in tears.

Whats going on?

I just hold her. Letting her let it all out (if that even makes sense lol). She looks like she needs it. Who cares if were in the middle of the mall?

Ross: c'mon Laur, lets get out of here.

She runs out of the mall, leaving me there confused.

Ross: LAURA!!! WAIT!!

I run after her of course, why kind of boyfriend would I be if I let her go?

Man, this girl runs fast.

I catch up to her by our car.

Her heads against the window, laying against the door.

Laura: can you open the car?

She mumbles, barely audible for me to hear.

I dont budge.

Laura: Ross, I asked if you could open the car.

She says a little louder.

I still dont move.

Laura: ROSS.

She says firmly.

She turns around, showing me her tear-stained face.

Ross: Laura?

My heart breaks from sight of her. I hate seeing her like this.

Seeing the love of your life cry, isn't a good feeling.

Laura: I-I s-saw h-him.

Thats enough for me to hear. I bolt back to the mall.

Laura: Im so stupid. UGH I should've kept my big mouth SHUT!

I hear her faintly say behind me.

In the corner of my eye I see her fall to the ground, full on sobbing.

I stop dead in my tracks, and turn around, walking to her.

Ross: Laura?

She flinches.

Laura: NOOO!

I pull her into me.

Were both on the ground in the parking lot, holding each other, while shes crying. Not gona lie though, seeing her like this is bringing tears to my eyes.

People stop and look at us.

Ross: DONT ACT LIKE YOUVE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE! KEEP MOVING!

Laura's sobbing just gets louder. I flinch at it.

Laura: please help me, hes here for me. Dont let him hurt me again.

Again? AGAIN?

Laura: he beat me.

WHAT IN THE ACTUAL F***!?

I dont think twice before bolting into that store, spotting Bradley, and it takes me no time at all to wrap my arms around his neck.
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HEY! Im gonna be updating every weekend! Saturday and Sunday! I might add a chapter in on fridays too!! What do you think of the chapter? Comment and vote! See ya later lovelies.