Life of a Popstar

Chapter 24

•Ross•
Don't you just hate it when your sound asleep, enjoying peace and quiet, then out of nowhere someone has to come ruin it?

"ROSS! Wake up!" A girl voice that belongs to Rydel.

"Ugh what?" I ask then groan.

"You might want to, umm.. take a look at this." She hesitates to say. I pop my eyes open as she turns on my tv and flips it to the news.

"Good morning and thanks for tuning into California AM news. This morning, rumors have been confirmed that Ross Lynch, lead singer of R5, has been cheating on Australian model, Courtney Eaton, with Internet star Laura Marano....

What the... Hell?!

...We tried to get Courtney's response later last night but she responded to paparazzi with her exact words 'no comment'. God help that boy. As we move into our next top story..."

I take the remote from Rydel's hand and quickly shut the tv off. She gave me a dumbfounded look.

"You told me you broke up with Courtney. Is this true?" She asked me.

"No! When I told you I broke up with her, I meant it. I ended it months ago!" I exclaimed and ran my hand through my messy hair.

"Oh god, Laura." I say. Rydel sighs and walks out of my room. I quickly pick up my phone to see the time 10:36am. Then I notice Laura texted me very early this morning.

My Laur <3 ;
Sorry it's so early. Text me when you get up?

I dial her number. Seconds later it goes to voicemail. Great. I get out of bed and throw on a pair of jeans with a yellow and grey flannel. I grab my phone and my keys and walk downstairs.

"Where are you going?" Rydel asks me as I head to the door.

"To go straighten things out with Laura." I say as I shut the door behind me.
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After a 10 minute drive, I reach Laura's house to see only her car here.

I knock on the door a few times, and wait. No answer. I slightly turn the doorknob and it's unlocked.

I walk in and see the living room and rest of the downstairs clear. Waking into Laura's room upstairs, I see her sleeping in her bed. She looks cute all curled up! I lean down and give her a kiss on the cheek, letting it linger for a few seconds.

Pulling away, I see her eyes snap open.
"Good morning my princess :)" I say while giving her another kiss on the cheek.

"Morning." She smiles. "What are you doing here?"

"Well I got your text so instead of texting you, I'd rather talk to your beautiful face." I say and she smiles.

Remember when I said I was going to straighten things out? Well maybe I shouldn't say anything. Maybe Laura didn't see the news so there's nothing to worry about. And I have nothing to hide, because I'm not cheating and nor was I cheating on anyone with anyone, and I don't plan on it. People are just saying this for drama and attention.

"Anyway what did you wanna talk to me about?" I ask.

"Ugh could you please go make me coffee first? 3-" I stop her.

"3 tablespoons of creme and 2 sugars. Yes babe, I'll go make your coffee." I say.

"Thank you." She smiles. I lean in for a kiss but she puts her hand out. "I haven't brushed my teeth yet." She says.

I chuckle, "Well I haven't either." She shrugs and presses her lips to mine. I smile and pull away after a few seconds.

"I'll meet you downstairs in a few." She says. I nod and leave her room.
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Only a few minutes later does Laura come downstairs wearing a pair of  red fuzzy pajama shorts, a black tank top, and pink slippers, and her hair is in a loose French braid.

"Well don't you match well?" I tease as she walks over to take a sip of her coffee. "Thanks." She says referring to her coffee. "Welcome." I say as we walk into the living room.

I'm just hoping she doesn't turn on the news. I think to myself.

She curls up in the corner of the couch that has the little stand next to it. I throw a blanket over her legs and slide next to her, casually draping my left arm across her shoulders.

After a few moments of silence, I ask "Where are your parents?"

"Out of town." She replies, setting her coffee on the stand and leaning her head against my chest.

"Again? Really?" I ask.

"For a, good reason, I guess?" She says like its a question.

"And that reason being?" I say mocking her tone.

"My dads sister went into labor early this morning. So my parents decided to go down there and help out."

"Oh. Well that's good. I mean that they decided to help out. Not leaving you here." I say.

"It's fine." She giggles. "It's actually part of the reason I wanted to talk to you."

I nod my head, indicating to let her finish. "I was wondering if you wanted to, fly down to Florida with me? My parents said that they wouldn't be staying longer than a month. And honestly, without my sister here, I don't want to stay here by myself."

"Are you too scared to fly alone?" I ask.

"What?" She drags in a high voice. "No. I just, well I, ugh yes." She closes her eyes.

"Hey. It's okay. I get what your saying. So I'll talk to my parents and make she they're okay with it. But yes, I'd love to fly to Florida with you." I say.

She smiled, "Thank you Ross! Thank you." She says while throwing her arms around my neck.

"Of course, you are my girl, right?" I ask and kiss her cheek."

"Well I hope so." She responds.

Just then her phone buzzes. She lets go of my neck and I see on the screen of her flip phone:

Text Message- Delly ;)
(Open to view message)

Uh oh.
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