Falling For Madness

Chapter 6

Maddie's POV

Ever since Ross and I talked about how we felt, I've been more connected to him. Our bond with each became stronger.

The daily talks became more personal. He would ask about my past relationships and we would talk about his. I've had a few boyfriends in the past. I've only one was a serious relationship and I hate talking about it.

I told him about my ex, Michael, and I would almost begin to cry at the sound of his name. I thought I was in love, and I thought he loved me. But the relationship was toxic.

Michael had forced me into doing things I really didn't want to do. There were nights at parties where I was completely taken advantage of. But I couldn't stop him.

I've ended up deeply resenting him. He was never physically abusive, but most definitely emotionally.

I finally gathered up my courage and ended things with him. I was so scared and alone without him. But I knew it was the right choice.

When we broke up I became depressed and distanced myself from my friends. Within months, all my friends had ditched me. They would rather be friends with the varsity quarterback than the depressed loner.

I later found out that Michael hooked up with one of my friends while we were together. And that was my breaking point.

I never talk about Michael because he ruined my life. He is a very touchy subject. None of my friends talk to me anymore, and I don't want anything to do with them either. Ana is my only true friend at this point.

After a lot of debating and preparing, I decided to tell Ross about Michael. I felt comfortable enough to talk to Ross about him, since Mike has affected my life so deeply.

I told the entire story to him, explaining nearly every detail. He looked at me with such empathy. I tried to not let Ross see how much I am still hurt by the situation. But my voice cracked a few times and my eyes watered throughout the story.

Once I finished, Ross just nodded and said, "Maddie, you're an amazing and beautiful girl. And he is an asshole for putting you through that. You deserve the world and more. I can't believe you went through that."

"I just hate talking about it. I was upset and lost for so long. I felt like I was empty. I felt so ashamed, like I wasn't good enough for anyone. I mean, he cheated on me. I wasn't good enough for him. And I would think that I wasn't good enough for anyone and-"

Ross cut me off, "You're more than good enough. You're more than anything I've ever wanted Maddie. You have no idea how perfect you are to me.."

"Ross..." I started.

"I really like you Maddie and I want to be with you. I want to be yours. I want to show you how you deserve to be treated. I want you to feel like you're good enough. I just want to be happy with yourself because you deserve to be happy... " Ross rambled.

"I- I want to be with you too.." I stuttered.

Ross's face lit up and said, "We can make this work, I promise."

"I really hope so," I told him.

"I'll call you tomorrow sweetheart, okay?"

I smiled, "Okay, I'll see you then.."

He hung up the FaceTime and I just sat thinking, am I Ross Lynch's girlfriend?

My perfect summer is coming to an end and school was starting next week. I'm going into my sophomore year and I was going in with an open mind. I just put my past behind me and hopefully everyone else will too.