R5 Imagines

Ross and Cali: Part One

Hi Cali, thanks for your patience cuz I took FOREVER to get around to writing this.  I'm bummed that it's kinda short but I had a crazy busy week and I was really sick. Hope you like it, though Xx

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Cali's POV

I had just been to the R5 raddest concert ever. Now, I was waiting in line to meet the band. I felt a bit awkward being all sweaty from jamming out earlier but I'm sure they were used to it. Others in the line were squealing and talking loudly with excitement. Eventually, it was my turn to pose with the band so I walked up to them and was immediately caught in the middle of a group hug. Normally, I wasn't a fan group hugs but who wouldn't mind having four attractive dudes and a gorgeous girl only centimeters away from you?

Ratliff, Rydel, Ross, Rocky, and Riker seemed way quieter than they actually were. It was almost like they were a bit shy or maybe they were trying not to be intimidating.

"Hey, what's your name?" Rydel asked.

"Cali." I beamed.

"Ooh. Pretty name." She said.

"Nice to meet you, Cali." Riker grinned.

I stood with the band as our picture was taken. Once my time was up, I hugged everyone one last time.

Rydel squeezed me extra tightly. "It was so great to meet you, Cali."

I hugged Ross last and he held me tight as well. He hadn't really said as much as the others had.

"I always believed in love but I wasn't sure about love at first sight...until now." He whispered.

I blinked in pleasant disbelief. Ross handed me a folded piece of paper and smiled slightly.

The next group of people were approaching the band so I knew that was my cue to leave. I shot one last grin in Ross's direction before walking away.

As I headed out of the venue, I stopped on the sidewalk and unfolded the paper. It was a setlist from the show earlier. I scanned the page before finding a phone number scribbled on the corner of the page. I felt my cheeks grow warm. Should I actually call or text Ross? Would he actually answer? I turned the thought over in my mind as I walked to my car. Suddenly, I heard the revving noise of an engine. I glanced around and saw bright lights to my left. I smirked to myself and decided to go investigate. I mean what's the worst that could happen? I could get lost, never find my way back to my car, be unduly arrested for loitering or something and have to explain all of that to someone. Ain't nothing wrong with a little jail time. Ya know what I'm sayin'?

Anywayyyyyyyy.....

I walked up the sidewalk a bit farther and peeked around the corner. I almost let out an audible gasp when I saw R5's tour bus. The headlights were shining directly in my face. It was almost frightening even though it was just a bus. Before turning the corner, I put my blonde hair up in a messy bun, adjusted the strap of my little bag and prepared to snoop around.

Because of where I was standing, in relation to the gigantic tour bus, no one could see me. I inched closer and closer towards the side of the bus. I watched as another bus was loaded and a semi-truck was parked nearby. The process was all quite fascinating but I kinda just wanted to see the band again.

"I just wanna go to sleep." I heard someone whine jokingly. I'm pretty sure it was Ratliff but I couldn't tell. They were right on the other side of the bus and if anyone walked to the other side, they'd most likely see me. Oh gosh.

"I swear if Rydel turns the lights on at five in the morning again..." Riker grumbled.

"Dude. I almost threw my Pillow Pet at her." Rocky laughed. "But then I decided to be a good brother and threw a tissue at her instead."

"Wait where's Ross?" I heard Ryland ask.

"I thought he was already on the bus..." Rydel replied.

"Oh. He probably is."

I bit the inside of my cheek to keep from laughing out loud at their conversation. The talking faded as they boarded the bus.

"Ooh. Who are we spying on?" Someone asked curiously. "Can I join?"

I whirled around but kept quiet despite my fright. I quickly turned my phone on and shone a light in the direction of the familiar voice.

"Ross, what the heck?!?!?" I whispered fiercely.

He simply chuckled and watched me with amusement.

"You are way cute when you're mad. Also, your eyes are stunning." He blurted.

"How did you even know I was here?" I asked, completely ignoring his previous sentences.

"I saw you."

"When?"

"When you ran past the bus...and tripped on the sidewalk..."

"Oh." I laughed nervously. "I was really hoping no one would see any of that."

"Well I did and it was adorable."

"Wait. Do you like actually like me?"

"Umm no. I actually love you but like...ya know...close enough."

"You must think I like you or somethin'." I scoffed and crossed my arms.

"Oh. Well umm..." He trailed off awkwardly.

"Aww. Ross, I'm kidding. I really do like you. I just didn't think you'd like me since we kinda just met."

"Cali, would I spy on you while you spied on the rest of the band if I didn't like you?" He laughed.

"Guess not." I giggled. "That's true love right there."

"You know it." He agreed. "Well I have the day off and I love to hang out with you, or spy on people with you, if ya want to."

"I'd love to." I grinned.

"Cool."

We swapped numbers and everything was finally sinking in for me. I was actually going out with Ross tomorrow. *insert super high-pitched squealing*

Ross walked me all the way back to my car and I silently swooned the whole time.

"Okay so I'll text ya about tomorrow when I get on the bus."

"Sweet." I grinned.

"Goodnight, Cali." He hugged me.

"Goodnight, Ross."

We both walked our separate ways before I turned around again.

"Don't let the bedbugs bite." I called after him.

"I won't." He replied. "I've got a blankie and ten stuffed animals."

I started laughing. "You have what?"

"Nothing. Never mind." He denied his prior statement. "You didn't hear anything. Shhhhh."

I shook my head and laughed. Gosh, that kid was weird but never will I ever want him to change. Ever.