Those Angel Eyes

Part 9 - The Discovery

I woke up still neatly tucked up in a ball on the armchair. But, I had a coat on top of me. It belonged to Ross. I recognised the smell of it. He must have placed it on me whilst I was asleep. Nicole was still sleeping when I looked over at her. What time was it anyway? My phone was on Nicole's beside stand. 7:08 am and 4 missed calls. The brightness of my phone made my eyes feel like they were burning. My eyes clearly hadn't adjusted to the day yet. I had Ross' coat but he wasn't anywhere to be seen. Did he leave it here and forget about?
"Morning Courtney."
That sounded like Josh's voice. Surely not. He went back to the motel with the others, right? The only person who should be here is Ross. I turned around to see if I had guessed correctly. It was him.

"What are you doing here?" I questioned.
"I mean a good morning would've gone down better but anyway, I stayed here last night with Ross. We got talking and yeah." Josh explained.

I guess it makes sense that they were both awake before me. Sleeping in an arm chair isn't exactly ideal. I was too exhausted to care where I slept. Although, I still never asked either of them to stay.
"Where is Ross anyway?" I ask.
"Just finishing his breakfast in the hospital café. You know, he likes you a lot." said Josh.

My heart was now beating really fast. The rate of it kept increasing the more I thought about what Josh said. Ross likes me still? Does he want to be with me seriously? I thought we were just mucking around.
"Why are you lot talking?, it's so early." Nicole groaned as she woke up.
"Hey, how's it going down there?" Josh giggled.
"Wow, still here? Yeah, I'm great knowing I'll be discharged now." Nicole replied.

Now that I had properly adjusted to the day, I picked up my phone once again and had a better look. 4 missed calls. From who? Oh God. It's my mum. Of course, I never came home last night, she must be worried sick. I can't tell her the truth about last night. She'll never let me go to a concert again.
"Sorry guys, I need to go and make a phone call." I mentioned quickly. I scuttled away before they had a chance to reply.

This time, I couldn't be bothered to walk all the way outside. So, I just stood at the side in the corridor. It was warmer indoors anyway. Now, to think of an excuse.
I phoned my mum.

"Hi mu.."
"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN, I'VE BEEN WORRIED SICK. ARE YOU OKAY?" my mum screamed down the line.
"Mum, I stayed at Nic's last night. The concert went on longer than expected.  Sorry I didn't tell you, my phone died" I lied.
"Is everything okay though?" she asked calmly.
"Yeah, I'll be home soon and tell you all about it okay byeeeee love you." I said as I hung up the phone.

Well, at least I have no-one worrying about me for the time being. This whole thing just seems to be a bit mixed up at the moment. Hopefully, I'll survive.

"Who was that?" Ross asked, making me jump. I didn't even realise he was there watching that conversation.
"Oh it was just my mum...how did you sleep?" I asked him.
Ross completely ignores my question.
"Where do we stand?" he said. We make deep eye contact. I could tell he was being serious as I stared into his beautiful brown eyes.
He didn't give me a chance to think of an answer.
"I know we haven't known each other for that long but I think we're just great together. Please." he pleads.

Okay. This whole thing is backwards. I'm supposed to be the one begging to be in a relationship. I'm the fan after all. Of course I want to be in a relationship with Ross. Yes. I do. I just want to be with him. Why am I thinking about it? I'm certain I want to be with him.

Without thinking about it, I threw myself at him and placed my lips on his. It still felt perfect. Even more than last night. It was at this point, Josh and Nicole both were walking down the corridor and saw us kissing. I don't know if Josh knew about our kiss last night, he just told me Ross liked me. Nicole on the other hand, knows nothing yet. This isn't how I wanted her to discover it.

"What..." is the only word that left Nicole's mouth. She looked startled and shocked, it wasn't hard to tell.
"We're an item." Ross proudly stated.
"I've been discharged for a few minutes and come to discover this? How long have I been unconscious?" she asks herself.
"Please don't be mad at me Nic." I begged.
"Mad?!? Hahaha, no. I'm extremely happy for you. I'm just a little surprised that's all babe." Nicole chuckled.

So now Nic and Josh knew about me and Ross. I don't feel like I have to hide it and lie anymore. That's it. Me and Ross Farrelly are officially dating. He said it himself. 'An item' is what he said. This still seems strange for me. Are we rushing this?

"I don't want to crash your parade or anything Ross but, we're going back to Ireland today. Our date in Dublin moved to tonight. We can't cancel again." Josh said awkwardly.

No. I've only just started to date Ross and now he has to leave. Today.