Fall back in love

Chapter 23

It's been three days since Ross and I broke it off. I ask Ryland how Ross is doing every day and he says he doesn't know because he's been locked in his room for the past three days. Ryland has had to sleep in the spare bedroom because Ross wouldn't let him in.

It is now lunch hour and since today is nice out we all decided to eat out in the courtyard.

I was in the middle of helping Cameron with physics homework when Savannah tapped my shoulder. "What'?" I ask her and she points straight ahead.

I turn around and Ross is walking towards us a guitar in hand. Once he gets close enough he starts strumming his guitar to a beautiful tune.

His voice was full of sadness but I know he feels empty by the lyrics of the song. It's how I've been feeling.

I know you got away
All my time is consumed with your face
I tell myself that this feeling will fade
And I know, and I know, and I know that it won't

In the end, he slowly strummed the last cord and slowly lifted his head to look at me. I looked around to see everyone was watching.

"I love you, Ashley." That was all he said then smashed his lips to mine. He softly pulled me closer to his body and I heard everyone cheering. "I love you," I mumble into the kiss making him smile. We pull away once we are both out of breath and smile at each other.

Too soon though, we are interrupted from our moment by Jonathan stepping in front of me. "The next time you hurt my sister I will not hesitate to kill you." He says sternly but then his face softens as he pats Ross' shoulder. "Welcome back." He smiles and they give each other a bro hug.

"Ugh, what do I have to do to end it between you two?!" Mackenzie yells stomping her feet to the ground. "A lot more than just kiss me," Ross says and wraps his arms around my waist kissing my cheek.

"I will make you mine, Ross, and this pathetic thing you call a girlfriend won't ever see it coming," she says and stomps away with the cheer squad following behind.

He shakes his head in annoyance and turns to me. "I missed you." He moves a loose strand of hair out of my face.

"Welcome back bro!" Carter interrupts our little moment, again, by patting his shoulder. "Thanks, man glad to be back."

Suddenly the bell rings and we all head out to physics. "Oh my god, Cameron. I'm so sorry, I didn't finish explaining the assignment." I apologize as we walk the halls.

"It's fine. I kind of got it and was able to finish. I'm glad you guys made it up. You seem like a cute couple." She smiles at us, Ross tightens his grip on me and kisses my head.

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After school, Ross wanted to take me home and since I hitched a ride with Jonathan I agreed. He was going to take Cameron home so he'll probably be home late.

"And we're here." He smiles at me turning off his car. I smile back but it soon fades when I see my dad's car in the driveway. He still doesn't know I'm dating Ross, he's going to flip.

"What's wrong babe?" He asks grabbing my hand. "My dad's home early, he still doesn't know we're dating." I panic a little and his eyes widen.

"I guess today's the day he finds out," he whispers but I still manage to hear him. "You don't have to do this today." I squeeze his hand and he nods. "No, I do, this is how I'll show you that I do mean it when I tell you I love you and that what happened three days ago meant nothing to me." He says and I can't help but smile.

He gets out of the car takes a deep breath and opens the door for me to get out as well. He grabs my hand giving it a light squeeze, out of nerves, and we walk to the door, I open it to see my dad having some coffee in the kitchen with my mom.

"Hey, mom and dad." I smile and wave at both of them. He looks up at me and smiles. "Hey, honey." He walks towards me giving me a hug and a kiss on the head. He then looks at Ross and frowns.

"Who is this?" He asks sternly. "This is my boyfriend, Ross," I say nervously. "Boyfriend?!" He looks at Ross narrowing his eyes. "Yes sir, we've been together for a month and three days." He blurts out and tightens his grip on my hand.

"Does Jonathan know about this?" He asks both of us and we both nod in unison. "Yes, Jonathan is on the hockey team with Ross, and we all hang out," I tell him.

"You mind telling me about yourself?" My dad asks him and he shakes his head.

"Go on," Dad says and motions us to sit down. "Uhm well, I have three brothers and a sister, I was born and raised here in California, I live with my dad, who is a very hard-working man; he runs a car dealership. I'm the captain of the hockey team at school, love aerodynamics and I play 5 instruments." He says and my dad nods.

"Okay good. You mentioned your father but not your mother. Why?" He asks and my eyes go wide.

I look at Ross and see his eyes water up. "My mom passed away when I was five years old." He says looking down and my dad's facial features soften.

"I'm sorry." My dad mumbles. "Are you a good kid?" He asks. "When it comes to your daughter yes sir."

"Why only when it comes to her?" He asks raising his brows.

"Because before I met her I used to get into a lot of trouble, I used to sneak out of the house and go to parties, smoke, drink, and hook up with a different girl every week. Your daughter made me change for the better. Now I'm more involved with my family and she makes me feel like I'm making my mom proud. I love her." He says and I can't help but smile widely.

"I expect you to treat her right, don't blow it," Dad says and Ross nods. My dad reaches out to shake his hand and Ross gives it to him.

"So does that mean I can still go out with him?" I ask and my dad nods. "Yay thank you." I squeal and he smiles.

"I'll be right back," I tell Ross kissing his cheek and he nods.

I quickly go upstairs scared that if I take too long Dad is going to scare him off. I quickly take my contacts off put them in their case and put my glasses on. I run back downstairs to find Ross and my dad talking about hockey.