Falling Backwards

Mistake

Month: Late May

Rocky let himself into Alyson's apartment. He had been living with her some nights and with his family other nights. He had picked up some groceries, expecting Alyson to be home. She had her last final exam of her first year of college that morning. 

He walked into the living area, "Alyson I- Oh shit! Kay?!" She jumped six feet in the air, covering herself with a blanket. "Rocky!? You have a key? Alyson's um, final exam still" Kay was half dressed, while her friend sat on the couch stunned and embarrassed. Rocky had turned away, "Um, okay, well, I'll put these groceries away in the kitchen and um, Kay?" "Yeah?" "Get a room!!" She laughed pathetically, "Right. Okay, um Jay, let's, um. Why don't you leave and I'll call you later tonight?" He nodded, "Nice to meet you dude." He tried to shake Rocky's hand, who turned and walked away from Kay's friend. 

She shut the door on him and walked over to the kitchen, dressed, and sat on the bar stool. "Sorry about that..." She sighed. "You have a bedroom." He said, monotonically. "I know, we just figured no one would be home, so..." Rocky shook his head, "Alyson and I at least take to the bedroom before we start ripping clothes off!" Kay scoffed, "Well look who came for a visit, my parent!" Rocky rolled his eyes, "Come on Kay! Don't even say that, just don't be stupid and I won't tell you what to do." Kay got up, "Fine. I won't be stupid. I'll be in my room. Yell when Alyson gets home." 

Rocky finished with the groceries and sat down on the couch, dozing off until Alyson walked through the door. She saw him sleeping and tip toed by him. "Hi baby..." She whispered in his ear, kissing his cheek and walking into the kitchen. Rocky woke himself up enough. "Hey beautiful." He walked into the kitchen and picked her up, spinning her around and she laughed. He set her on the counter top, kissing her softly. "Hi Rocky..." He smiled in their kiss as his hands grazed under her shirt on her lower back and down. 

"Bedroom?" She asked politely. "You speak my language..." He groaned, picking her back up and carrying her down the hall. He poked their heads into Kay's room. "See?" He said to her with sass. "Bedroom!" Key laughed, but threw a pillow at them. "Ew! I don't wanna know when!!"

"I'm gonna take a shower!" Rocky said, getting up off of the bed and kissing her forehead. He turned the water on, only in his boxers. "How does it feel to be done with your first year?" He said to Alyson. "It feels really great! I feel like this giant weight is like gone!" "That's awesome babe! I'm so proud of you." He smiled at her. 

After they both showered, Alyson started fixing dinner. Rocky's family (+ Ratliff of course) was coming over for dinner and Rocky had news to talk to Alyson about. "Sweetie." He said to her, coming out from brushing his teeth, "Can we talk a sec?" She looked worried all of a sudden, "Yeah what's up?" He smiled at her, taking her hand. "You know we're going on tour of the east coast. For like a month." She nodded, "Don't remind me. A month without you is going to be torture baby." 

"But. What if you didn't have to?" He asked, taking her hand. "What are you saying, Cutes?" He kissed her, "What if you came on tour with us for the summer?" She smiled brightly, "Really?! Oh my god yes! One hundred, a thousand times!"  He missed her again, "Really? Yes! This is gonna be great!" 

The whole family came over, Rydel sat by Ratliff, as usual, only Alyson knew the real reason why. Ross was talking with Rocky about some stuff from the upcoming album. Riker had actually hit it off with Kay and Dylan, who had come over to spend the night. Ryland chilled along with Riker and the girls. Dylan, who was younger than Alyson and Kay by a year, was 18 and really talking to Ryland a lot. Stormie and Mark were sitting with Alyson talking about the tour and where they were all going and how things work on the road. It sounded great to her. 

"I can't believe you guys are coming up on 7 months!" Mark said to Alyson, "He never stops talking about you. Especially when you're on your way to our house or if you're meeting us somewhere, he talks nonstop!" "I heard that Dad!" Rocky said from the living room. "It's okay, honey. I love knowing that you miss me when I'm gone. It makes it so much more special when we get back together!" She said to him, winking and blowing him a kiss. Ross made a grossed out face and laughed at them. 

"We leave in 3 weeks! You think you can handle being on the road with us?" Ross said to her. They were all sitting in the living room, talking. "I think so. I'm really excited actually!" Everyone started to get tired around 11:00 pm and They left, saying good bye. Rocky stayed to clean up. "Do you mind if I sleep over again tonight?" "Of course Baby! You don't ask. Just stay. I love it. I love you!" She kissed him, as her phone buzzed. "Hey Stormie what's up?" "Hey, it seems we've left Riker at your house." "How did you manage to leave Riker?!" They both laughed. Riker came out of the bathroom. "Oh that's how." "Did they leave?" Alyson and a Rocky nodded, laughing. "It's fine, he can stay here in the guest room. Okay, yeah, love y'all too. Good night!" Riker mouthed 'thank you' and Rocky got him pajamas. 

They finished cleaning up and went to bed. "Babe?" Rocky said to Alyson. "It's late sweetie, yes?" "I um, can hear Kay I think. I know Dylan decided to go home after all." "Oh did Jay come over?" "Probably. I stopped them from getting it on in the living room this morning." Alyson giggled a tired laugh. "Oh well then I'm sure it's him..." 

But it wasn't Jay.