Macaronic

Chapter Nine

     My phone buzzed, causing me to lunge forward and unlock it, seeing that Ross had read my message. My heart raced as I waited for his reply. I wasn't sure what I expected to see, and I don't know how long I could wait.

     After 10 minutes, I got this...

     You deserve the truth. Ever since I left, I've regretted leaving in the first place. It was all I could think of to do in the moment. I just felt so stuck and leaving presented the idea that maybe I could be freed of the situation. But honestly, being stuck on you is all I want. All the drama seems to be worth it because every night when I go to sleep, I know I have you fighting for it. I'm so lucky to have that, I'm not ready to leave you forever, Max. I'm coming home.

     I dropped my phone in my lap and began to sob like a little girl. This boy was going to be the death of me, and I know I'd die happy.

     Come home soon

     After what seemed like hours of crying tears of joy, I got up and washed my face. I stood there for a moment, staring at myself. For once, I didn't hate my own reflection. I didn't see a failure, or a pathetic piece of shit. I saw potential in myself, and it felt so good to see that. I felt like I'd never be sad again. I felt okay with myself for the first time in my entire life. I gave my reflection a smile and left the bathroom.

     I heard Adam downstairs and gasped in excitement, eager to tell him the news.

"Adam!" I shouted, rushing down.

"In the kitchen!" He called back.

     I followed his voice, almost out of breath when I reached him. We both laughed at how unfit I was.

"You look happy," He chuckled.

"Ross is coming back!" I practically giggled out, I'm such a girl.

"What? When?" He asked, dropping the fork in his hand.

"I don't know, soon. But he's coming back!" I was practically jumping out of my jeans.

"Oh man, that's awesome!" He exclaimed, rushing over with a hug.

     I squeezed my best friend tight, letting out a relieved sigh. I was truly the happiest I'd ever been, it was official.

"I'm so glad to see you happy again bud," Adam told me, my smile stretching wider.

     I truly think it's a beautiful thing when someone else makes you this happy. It shows that they've taken that risk of love, taking on the responsibility of your happiness and seeing them succeed reassures your heart that it won't be broken anymore.

     It's even better to see that I make him just as happy. But there's another responsibility we take on at this point. We make each other happy, and maintaining that happiness will be as hard as you make it. A relationship is a two way thing, and if one of us slacks, we're both destroyed. But, I have faith in us. I have faith that this will be the best thing that has happened to the both of us.

     That night, around 4 am, I was peacefully sleeping before I was woken by the doorbell ringing. I quickly sat up, confused as to who it was. I thought that maybe Adam had went out and forgot his key. I lazily got up and zombie-walked to the door. I unlocked it and opened it. Looking up, I saw the man who makes me the happiest standing in front of me.

     I let out a gasp before I was wrapped in a tight hug.

"Ross," I whispered, holding him tight as I shook.

I didn't let go until after what seemed like 10 minutes.

"I'm home," He said to me, his voice shaking as he spoke.

     I guided him into the house, pushing his bags against the wall. We sat on the couch and we're shortly joined by Adam, who was extremely excited to see Ross. We all sat there, talking for hours. The atmosphere felt warm and complete with Ross here.

     My smile quivered as I listened to Adam and Ross talk, I was so happy I barely spoke. I was lost in my thoughts, thinking about all that would become of me and Ross. I was so excited to see where we would go with Ross back home. He was home now, and I wasn't letting him leave me again.

**A/N: I hope you guys enjoy this chapter! I actually cried while writing this lol. and no, it's not over yet. I plan for this to be a long fanfic! be sure to vote, thanks 💕*