R5 Imagines

Ross and Chasidy

Chasidy's POV
I was up late texting Ross. He was my best friend and for us, chatting 'till three in the morning was normal.

RossyBear: So you still with that guy?
Me: That guy? You mean my boyfriend?
RossyBear: Oh yeah...what's his name again? Simon?
Me: Ross....that's not even close
RossyBear: Oh yeah....Alvin.
Me: Naw, Man.
RossyBear: Theodore?
Me: His name is Reid.
RossyBear: oh yeah...Reid. I remember now.
Me: it's okay. You've only known him for almost two years. I understand...
I laughed as I texted him and I decided to try and fall asleep but a thought kept me awake. I don't think Ross likes Reid. I mean he referred to my boyfriend as "that guy". I fell asleep with that in the back of my mind.

THE NEXT MORNING

I woke up on this beautiful summer morning and checked my phone. I had a text from Reid.
"Meet me at the top of the hiking trail." I read aloud to myself. I quickly bounced out of bed and decided to get dressed. At the top of the trail was a platform that people liked to jump off of and into the lake below. I put on my swimwear under my shorts and tank top just in case. I grabbed my Converse, shades, phone and headed out. I finally got to the top of the trail to find the Lynches, Reid, and this other chick were there, ready to greet me.
"Hey!!!" I kicked of my shoes and shoved everything off to the side in a pile. Everyone embraced me with hugs and Reid held me especially tight and kissed me.
"Alright! Let's do this!!!" Rydel shouted, obviously excited to jump.
I watched as everyone fearlessly jumped off the edge, got out of the water, and climbed up the side of the ledge.
"You haven't gone yet, Ross?" I squinted as the setting sun obscured my vision. Ross and I were sitting in silence watching the others. It wasn't an awkward silence, though. It was a calm, chill quietness with the occasional hum from Ross.
"Well you haven't gone either...." Ross raised an eyebrow.
Reid slightly shoved Ross over so he could sit next to me.
"You should totally try it, Chasidy." Reid laughed. "Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!" He chanted and soon got the others to join him. Seconds later, I found myself quivering with my toes over the edge mustering the courage to jump. The cheering was getting annoying and quite frankly, I was terrified. Absolutely terrified.
"Guys stop." Ross's voice saved me from nearly puking, dying, fainting and/or peeing myself. "She doesn't have to jump if she doesn't want to. I'll go for her." He beamed.
I slowly backed away from the edge and shot Ross a grateful look. We all watched as Ross backed up to get a running started. The idiotic adrenaline junkie ran to the edge, jumped, and did a backflip before landing in the cold water. But unlike everyone else's jumps, I heard a loud thud before Ross even hit the water.
Riker gasped and Rydel went pale. He hit his head. Riker peered over the edge and then immediately grabbed his phone. I dared myself to inch up to the edge and look for Ross. I looked down and saw Ross's lifeless body floating in the water. His bleach blonde hair was tinged pink from all the blood. Rocky and Ryland had already started to slowly make their way down to see if they could get Ross out of the water.
I looked over at Reid who had his arm around that other girl.
"Reid? Aren't you at least a little worried? He could be seriously injured!?!?!"
"Not really. Now if you'll excuse me, my girlfriend and I need to leave this scene so that we don't get involved. Later, Loser." He turned and left with that girl and as soon as he was out of view, I let the tears flow freely. I didn't remember many details except for a Search And Rescue team, some paramedics and mine and the Lynch's parents arriving.

AT THE HOSPITAL

Finally, I was allowed to visit Ross. I brushed away my tears, fixed my clothes, and tried to look as brave as possible. I followed the nurse back to where Ross was. He was laying still with his eyes closed and waves of panic threatened to crash on my shore of bravery. He had huge stitches on the side of his forehead and his left arm was in a sling. I didn't even realize he hurt his arm until now.
Eventually, after studying him and staring like a creeper, his handsome hazel-brown eyes fluttered open.
"Ross?"
He gave me a weak smile.
"I just wanted to make sure you were doing okay?"
Ross smiled again and closed his eyes.
"Well I'll let you get some rest."
"Mhmm...." was his reply.
I turned to leave when Ross abruptly grabbed my arm.
"Noooo.....Stay." His voice cracked and it nearly melted my heart. "Please...."
I gently crawled into the huge hospital bed and carefully snuggled close to him.
"Stay with me forever." He said in a low, raspy voice. "Stay and be mine."

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@R5Addict, there ya go, Darlin'! Hope you like it!