Ross' POV
8:30pm
"That was great guys!" The director smiled. We all walked towards our bags and the exit. I said goodbye to my cast mates "5am tomorrow Ross" the director smiled. I smiled and nodded before walking to my car. I heard my phone ringing in my bag and dug through it and pulled it out.
"Hey rock"
"Hey. Where are you?"
"Just left chorus line rehearsals. Heading home to shower and then I'm going to an interview and by the time in finished it'll be about 10"
"Ross. You're overworking yourself. Are you sure you don't need a break?"
"No rock it's fine. I'll see you later okay?"
"Okay. Stay safe"
He hung up and I saw texts from the A&A cast. I rolled my eyes before starting my car. I love my friends but they're really beginning to bug me. They complain about me not saying anything in the groupchat but they don't understand how busy I am.
10pm
I parked in the driveway of the band house and leaned back on my seat. I closed my eyes for a second before climbing out of my car and walking into the house. Rydel and Ell were on the couch "hey rossy. You okay?" She asked. I nodded "just tired. Going to bed. Goodnight" I smiled slightly before walking upstairs.
4:30am
I woke up from an hour sleep and immediately got dressed and ready for the day.
I had chorus line from 5am until 7pm and then meeting my parents for a meal at 8pm and then shopping with Rydel at 8:30.
5am
I got to rehearsals and everyone was eating breakfast. "Sorry I'm late" I frowned. The director shook his head. "You're not. It's fine Ross"
7pm
I got in my car and checked my phone.
'Pick me up when you finish and we can go to the store now-Rydel'
I sighed before driving towards the band house.
I beeped the horn and Rydel ran out with her wallet and got in the passenger seat. "Okay. Let's go" she smiled. I nodded before driving towards the store. I was so tired. I just wanna go to bed for a week. "How was rehearsal?" She asked. "Fine" I muttered. She nodded slightly and then the rest of the car ride was silent.
7:45pm
We finished shopping and my phone started ringing.
'Mom'
"Hey mom"
"Ross. Where are you?"
"Erm. Just dropping Delly back and then I'm coming to meet you"
"Okay. Hurry up. We'll miss our table otherwise."
"Yeah okay"
She hung up and I drove Rydel home.
I quickly got changed "Ross can you help please?" Rydel asked. "I can't. I Gotta meet mom and dad" I told her. She rolled her eyes "whatever then"
7:55pm
I got to mom and dads and they climbed into the car "you're late." Dad frowned. "Sorry." I whispered and drove to the restaurant
9:30pm
I dropped mom and dad back at their house. They got out "we'll see you tomorrow baby" mom smiled, kissing my cheek. I nodded slightly "goodnight Ross"
10pm
I got home after tons of traffic. I opened the door and saw Ryland in the kitchen. "You upset Rydel today" he snapped. I furrowed my eyebrows "what?" "She needed help and you walked out" he snapped. "I went to-" "I don't wanna here it"
5am
I didn't get to sleep until 3am. I was up at 4. No ones speaking to me. I'm just not in the mood for rehearsals. I arrived and we immediately got started.
6pm
I finished and felt so tired. Everyone was going out for dinner but I promised I would go and help Ryland and Ell clean the house.
I sat in my car and my phone was going off constantly. I looked at it.
A&A
Laura
Raini
Calum
Courtney
Mom
Dad
Riker
Rydel
R5
Ryland
Rocky
Ellington
Harvey
Status update
I whimpered as I placed my phone down. I leaned my head on my arms,which were on the stirring wheel. Then the stress just hit me. I started sobbing and my breathing got horrible. I couldn't breath. I was coughing and spluttering. The door opened and I felt arms wrap around me. "Hey. Shh it's okay. I got you" I heard. Krysta. "Go and get him some water. He's gonna be sick." She told someone. How did she know? "Ross? Honey. You need to calm down. Look at me. Sweetheart. Look at me" she encouraged. I shook my head and I started gagging. She pulled me across and puke poured from my mouth to the sidewalk. "Honey. You need to calm down. You're making yourself sick" she soothed. I looked up at her and she stared at me in concern. "It's okay. I got you" she whispered and wrapped me in a hug.i nestled into her neck as I sobbed and she rubbed my back. I heard footsteps "holy shit" I heard. Mara. "He's having a panic attack. We need to calm him down." Krysta explained. "Ross. Sweetie. You need to breathe okay?" Mara whispered. I tried too but shook my head. "Ross. Come on follow me" Krysta whispered, pushing me up so I can see her. We took deep breaths together and Mara held my hands.
10 minutes later
I was more calm and Mara handed me the water. "Thanks" I whispered, hoarsely. She smiled and rubbed my back. "What bought that on?" Krysta asked. I shrugged. "Do you have them a lot?" Mara asked. I nodded "sometimes" I whispered. "What do your family do?" She asked. "They don't know. They don't really care" I whispered. Krysta frowned. "Come on. I'll drive you home" she smiled. I shook my head. "No it's fine. I've Gotta go to the store first anyway" I explained. Mara furrowed her eyebrows. "Ross. You just had a panic attack and you're shaking like a leaf. You need rest." I shook my head
"I'll be fine"
