I Think About You....

The trail.

Laura's POV

We just finished eating dinner and I was on dish duty with Ross. I must have spaced out because the next thing I see is Ross' fingers in front of my face. "Wh-what?" I stutter snapping back to reality.

"Are you okay, you're kinda out of it." Ross says a worried look on his face.

"Yeah, I just keep thinking worse case scenario for this stupid trail." I huff throwing down the towel I was using to dry the dishes and leaning on the counter.

"Laura you have been prepping with the district attorney and she says that if you just answer all the questions truthfully then he is sure to get convicted." Ross says putting down the dish he was cleaning and walking over to me. He slips his arms around my waist from behind me. "Just get a good night rest and stop thinking about it. I will be there the whole time." He says resting his chin on my shoulder. After Ross and I finish the dishes we go upstairs to my room with Sofia. Rydel had given Sofia some of her old barbies and she had been playing with them non-stop. Sofia was playing on the floor next to the bed and Ross and I were laying on the bed watching her. I look at the clock it was getting kind of late and I had to get up early tomorrow.

"Sof it's time to go to bed." I say sweetly.

"But mommy I want to keep playing." She whines.

"I have to get up early." I reply sternly.

"Okay fine." She says picking up all the barbies and putting them on the table that was in the corner of my room. "Mommy can I sleep with you and Rossy?" She asks shifting from foot to foot shyly. Ross has been sleeping with me since the incident because I still get nightmares and he is always there to comfort me when I need him. I look at Ross for confirmation.

"Of course you can." Ross smiles at Sofia as she jumps into bed with us. I was laying on Ross's shoulder and Sofia laid down in between us snuggling into Ross' shirt. Sofia falls asleep in about ten minutes as do Ross and I.

--Rydel's POV--

"Hey Laura." I start but when I see that she is asleep I stop. I see her and Ross lying together sound asleep. Then I notice that Sofia is curled up between them clutching Ross' T-shirt. They were like their own little family it was really cute. I close the door and leave them to sleep.

--Laura's POV--

I woke feeling like I was going to throw up. Today was the day that I faced Brandon my last chance to get him out of my life forever. I slowly sit up and climb out of bed being careful not to wake up Ross and Sofia who were still sleeping. I pull my window open and push the screen out quietly. I duck my head climbing out the window. I make sure that my feet are planted firmly on the slightly slanted roof. I walk a little to the right of my window and take a seat. I pull my knees to my chest and start to take deep breaths. I stare at the light orange sky the sun was just starting to rise and it looked so pretty. I hear a noise come from the window and I turn my head to see the source. I see Ross climbing out the window a blanket in hand. He walks over to me and drapes the blanket around my shoulders before sitting down. "So what are you doing on the roof at six o'clock in the morning?" Ross asks after he takes his seat next to me.

"I needed some air." I state.

"Are you gonna be okay?" He asks suddenly.

"The truth?" I ask tilting my head towards him, he nods. "I don't think so." I sigh. "I don't think I can testify I am terrified I am going to slip up or the jury won't believe me." I continue biting my lip trying not to cry. Ross puts his arm around me pulling me closer to him and I rest my head on his shoulder. "What if he hurts me again?" I ask a single tear falling from my eye.