In Your Dreams

Part 16

*Shennika's POV*

"Ross!" something inside me sunk. I looked up at their concerned expressions. I could tell Bethany knew what I was thinking. My attention was brought back to the quick moving comments as more and more was posted.

Ross.

Billy.

And Kelli.

I felt dizzy even looking at it. But I knew what it said, Ross would want an explanation to why I didn't tell him I was in America. Why did I even keep it a secret? How could I of been so selfish! my thoughts echoed.

I slowly turned to look at my bed where my phone was flashing alerting me of new messages. I walked over and picked it up. Ross. Ross. Ross. Billy. Ross. Billy. I exhaled scrolling down through my messages. My throat tightened and tears pricked my eyes seeing so many messages from Ross.

Poor Ross. He didn't deserve any of this! my mind spoke. I opened his messages: 'Shennika! I can't believe u didn't tell me you were here! Now all of twitter knows! how Billy's defending you like he knows you. I know you!! But that doesn't seem to matter regardless. Dunno how long you've been here and you've already made enemies with Kelli!', 'why u ignoring me!', 'just call me, I want to talk to u!', 'I'm not mad Shennika I just want to talk to u, please!'

A tear slid down my face. "Guys can you leave, I-I need a moment" they all smiled lightly and left.

My hand shook has I dialed Ross' number. I held the phone close to my ear as my heart beat grew louder every second that went by. Finally the ringing stopped and I heard Ross on the other end, "I don't get it- how long?!" he said in a shaky voice which made my heart hurt.

"Ross I-"

He cut me off. "how long?"

I sighed, "if you're asking how long I've been in America then it's not long, less then a week I swear!" I tried holding back a tear.

Before he could speak I continued "I'm so sorry I didn't tell you Ross. I honestly don't even know why myself. If you want me to be completely honest then I'll be honest."

I heard Ross sniff, "Shennika that's all I'd ever expect from you- your honesty. Don't you know I trust you?" he spoke so softly it gave me a warm comfort, "I am honest with you Ross" my voice broke into a whisper. Some part of me still wasn't convinced.

"Like me it's been a busy week for you too huh?" his mood dissolved so quickly it could of given me whiplash, metaphorically of course. Without waiting for my response he continued, asking what he should have to begin with: "What's all this drama with Kelli B and Billy then?" I could of laughed at his general tone but instead I shrugged, "hard to say, you wouldn't believe I just met them today! the way they've been acting. Especially Kelli, she hates me and I don't even know why."

"Well you are amazing- you have an impact on our lives. Anyone's life that you happen to come into." I smiled holding in my awe as I listened to him. "Do I have an impact on your life Ross?" I heard him let out a breath. "yeah sure...I guess, that's why I acted that way about you not telling me you were in California, now...I've never felt more close to you."

"What about Kelli? Obviously I'm a negative impact" I heard Ross groan loudly over the phone. "Shennika! Why did you have to bring her up for? You just ruined the moment! But if you're on about her not liking you then she hasn't kept that a secret. What did you do? Show her up?" he said the last part in a goofy voice making me laugh.

"No! I didn't show her up, apparently Billy was getting too intimate and said he wanted to hang with me and maybe see me again, don't see the prob---"