Ross's P.O.V
We got inside and it was quite silent. "Mom?! Dad?!" I called. No responce. I turned to Laura who was gently rocking Marie in her arms.
Then I heard shuffling and Stormie came in. "Aw! Sweeties!" She squealed. She had mascara stains everywhere. She's obviously been crying. She hugged us tight but I pulled away. "Why were you crying?" I asked. She wiped her eyes with a tissue. She shook her head. "I'm just so dissapointed in Delly. And Ellington." She sobbed.
"Mom. I know it's a bad thing.. But I'm younger than her and you weren't so mad.. Rydel is 20." I informed her. She sighed. "I know. I just thought Rydelly was a bit more responsible. She said she wanted kids but not just yet. She wanted to continue with her career first.." She told me.
I patted her back and we walked into the living room. Then Mark came in. He didn't say a word. "Hi too you to, dad." I sarcastically said. He turned to me. He looked pissed. "I am sorry Ross. I have a lot more things on my mind right now!" He shouted, slamming his mug on the side and making a coffee.
"Well, you can say hi. Don't just blank me out because you're in a pissy with Rydel." I told him. He shot me glare. "Please don't start. I am really not in the mood." He harshly replied, stiring his coffee. He grabbed his mug and went back into his bedroom.
Stormie was cuddling with Marie whilst Laura and I went to find Rydel and Ell. I stopped at Rydel's room. "Delly?" Laura called, knocking on the door. I heard footsteps and Ratliff opened it. "Hey guys.." He fake smiled. "Buddy, are you okay?" I asked him. Doing the bro-man hug thing. "Yeah, I'm cool. Just pissed with your dad and mom." He truthfully spoke. "So, where's Delly?" Laura asked. "Sleeping.. but I'd come in before Stormie or Mark do." He warned us, we hurried in as he locked the door again.
"Del." Laura whispered, shaking her shoulder. "Huh?" She mumbled. Then she sat up and pulled Laura in for a hug. "I was gonna call you. I've really needed you right now." She cried into Laura's shoulder.
"So, wanna go out for a bit? Me, Laur you and Delly? Just for a bit of fresh air.." I offered. He shrugged then nodded. "Sounds like a plan. Fresh air will do Rydel good." He smiled. We all got ready and Rydel really couldn't be bothered. She shoved her hair up, shoved on some sweatpants and a tank top, followed with a jacket and her ugg boots.
I told mom and she agreed to look after Marie for a while.
We left and headed downtown. "Wanna go to McDonalds?" I offered. "I'll pay." Rydel smiled and nodded. I smiled at her and we walked into McDonalds. We ordered our meals and sat down.
Rydel was literally eating like she'd never eaten before. "Wow, Del. Hungry much?" I raised my eyebrows. "I've been to upset to eat. I haven't eaten all freaking day." She sighed, shoving fries into her mouth.
Stormie's P.O.V
I set Marie into the spare crib and went to find Mark. "Babe, are you okay?" I sat on the bed next to him. "No. I am really pissed about Rydel. We should have never let Ellington date her! I knew he just wanted sex!" He yelled. "Calm down. No. Rydel decided to have sex. Ellington has really been there for her, Even before they were dating. They've been through so much together and I know Ell wouldn't do a thing to harm our princess." I told him. But I swear I'm wasting my breath.
"So, you're okay with them still dating?!" He said. "He is the father of her baby! Of course I am! They need eachother right now. Rydel needs him more than she needs anybody. You can't take him away from her." I shouted.
He sighed. "And Rydel is an adult now. We can't stop her seeing Ellington. They're getting married next week. They're living the life they've always wanted, please don't sabotage that for her, Mark." I told him. He rolled his eyes. "But I just didn't want her having children this early. She has her whole life ahead of her. Why didn't they use a condom?! Were they that stupid?!" He said.
I put my hand on his arm. "I know. They were stupid. But you can't blame them. Some people prefer it without one. Just give her break and get off of her case. Give her and Ratliff time to settle down. I'm gonna hire out a hotel room for them for a few nights. Okay?! Just to give yourself some space too." I kissed his cheek and left.
I called Ross. "Hello?" He asked. "Hey baby. Would you put Rydel on the phone?" I asked. I heard shuffling and rustling then she answered. "Yes?" She sweetly replied. I felt so bad. "Sweetie, I've hired out a hotel room for you and Ratliff. Burtons Hotel downtown. Just to clear your mind for a few nights. It's what you need. I've packed you and Ell some clothes, you just go straight to the hotel from there and sign in, I'll get Ryland and Rocky to drop your things off." I smiled. "Okay. Thanks mom." She said then cut off.
Rydel's P.O.V
I told Ratliff and we headed down to the hotel room. "This place is awesome.. how much money does your mom have?" He laughed. "Enough." I smirked. We got settled in and ordered some food. When someone knocked at the door.
I went and opened it. "Hi.." I didn't know if they were mad at me. "Hey lovebirds." Rocky laughed, walking in with our suitcases. "Hey." Ryland smiled, bringing in more. "Do we really need that many clothes?" I raised my eyebrow. "Who knows?" Rocky said.
"Okay, thanks guys--" I went to speak but they butted in. "Woah, we just got here. We're not leaving just yet. Especially since dad is still pissed. This place is amazing." Rocky jumped onto the sofa and rested his feet on the coffee table. "I guess you're staying too?" I asked Ryland. "Heck yeah!" He shouted and jumped onto the sofa beside Rocky.
I sighed and shut the door. I went to go into the bedroom. "Where are you going?" Ratliff asked me. "I'm going to bed." I told him. "Already? Del, it's only 8pm." He said. "I know, i just need some sleep to clear my mind." I smiled and kissed his lips.
I climbed into bed and drifted off to sleep.
Laura's P.O.V
We got back to the Lynch's to pick up Marie. "Thanks for looking after her, Stormie." I smiled, taking Marie from the crib. "No problem, sweetie. And remember, call me mom!" She reminded me. "Oh, yeah." I mumbled.
"So, you guys wanna stay for tea? I mean, I know it's late but we're starving." She offered. I looked at Ross. "Sure, we'll stay, seeing as Riker is the only one here." He laughed.
Stormie started cooking as we all sat at the table. Marie was in the crib again, with a bottle.
"I'm gonna fucking kill Ellington." Riker said. Clearly, he's still frustrated. "Dude, you gotta chill out." Ross said. Riker looked at him. "Do you not understand what's happened Ross?!" He shouted.
"Yeah, I do. And mom and dad are okay with it. And you're not Rydel's dad and you're even more mad than they were!" Ross yelled back. "Because Rydel is my little sister and I didn't want shit like this happening to her!"
"ENOUGH!" Mark shouted over them. "Just shutup!" We all went silent. "I know what they did was really immature and stupid, but they're willing to raise a child so lets leave it at that, okay? And Riker, if you're just going to flip out at everybody, then you might aswell just go to your room." He sternly said.
Riker sighed. Then Stormie dished out the food and we began eating. I noticed Riker glancing at me a few times. Then he did it again. "Riker." I said a bit too loud. Everyone looked at me. "Is everything okay, honey?" Stormie asked. I quickly nodded and shoved food into my mouth.
We finished eating and left. "What was that about?" Ross asked, as we started driving. "Nothing, okay, just leave it." I sighed. "Tell me." He demanded. "Riker kept looking at me and it was making me uncomfortable!" I said. "Well why didn't you tell him to stop?!" He asked.
"He's obviously not gonna listen. He said he wouldn't keep looking at me like that. That was the same looks he gave me when he was in love with me. I just, I don't know anymore." We arrived home and went to bed.
"Tomorrow's going to be a long day." I thought.
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