Falling For Madness

Chapter 12

Maddie's POV

Ross and I got in our first big fight. We obviously have had minor arguments here and there, but this one meant something.

The key to a good relationship is trust. And this is something that we lack. It's hard to have faith in someone when you're so far away from each other.

I have personally always had issues with trusting people, due to my ass of an ex boyfriend and my shitty old friends. Trust is just not an easy thing for me.

But Ross hasn't given me a reason not to trust him. It's just my own personal struggle. Kandace said things just to get in my head. She knows nothing about my relationship. Why should I let her get to me?

Ross did not accept my texts or calls for nearly a week.

I tried to stay calm. I needed to figure out a way to fix this. And I could not let anyone know that I was upset.

Ana was no help. It's hard to talk to her about my relationship. She is okay with it now, but never wants to hear about it. And she's my only friend other than Ross.

All I know is I want to fix us.

To: Ross 😍😘❤️

Baby I know I messed up. You have the right to be upset with me. I know this isn't an excuse but you know I have trust issues. And it's hard for me to fully be open and vulnerable. People put ideas in my head that aren't true and I start to second guess things. Please babe I need you. Please talk to me.

I sent the text an anxiously waited for a reply.

Within seconds, he tries to FaceTime me.

I instantly felt relieved and answered the call. I see his gorgeous face pop up on my phone and a slight smile escapes from his lips.

He sighs, "Mads, I'm sorry too. I overreacted. I shouldn't have ignored you this past week. This fight isn't worth losing you."

I smile, knowing that we're going to be okay.

He continued, "I just want your trust. I need to know that you believe in me and have faith in me. I would never do something to hurt you."

I began to get slightly teary-eyed, "I don't remember what it's like to trust someone. Ross I want to believe in your so desperately but I don't know how..."

"We can learn together babe. We both were in shitty relationships. I get it too. But I promise you, we can do this. It's not going to be easy but we will do it."

A few tears streamed down my face.

"I love you Ross," I told him.

Ross blushed slightly, "I love you more."

"I need a hug," I said laughing, as I wiped tears from my face.

He chuckled, "Same here."

A voice echoes on Ross's side of the phone, "Damn you're getting soft Ross."

Ross got defensive, "Shut the fuck up Ryland."

I couldn't help but laugh.

Going to homecoming without a date sucks. What's the point in even going?

Ana got a date so who am I supposed to hangout with?

Exactly. No one.

I sighed as these thoughts raced through my head as I applied my makeup.

Homecoming is supposed to be a fun high school event, not the night I dread.

I wish Ross could have taken just this one night off. But I couldn't ask him to do that. They're album just came out and they're already on their Dancing Out My Pants Tour. He's too busy to go to a high school dance. He's an adult with an adult job. There no time for this teenage shit.

My dress is black with long sleeves and lace. It's very form fitting since poofy dresses make me look wider and shorter.

I applied red lipstick to add color to my outfit. As I finished up my make up, I move on to my hair. I curl it into loose curls with my wand curler to make it slightly casual.

Just as I'm adding a few finishing touches, I get a call from Ross.

I pick up the phone, "Hello?"

"Hi sweetheart! I just wanted to hear your voice."

I giggle, "Yeah yeah sure. Why don't you FaceTime me? I can show you how I look!"

"Nah babe. It'll to be too hard to see you all dressed up," He paused, " I wish I could be there Mads."

"It's fine Ross. I understand," I said as I pulled my dress up.

I walk over to my heels and step into them.

"If only you could see me, I'm probably around 5'3 now," I said as we both laughed.

My laughed ended as I heard my doorbell ring.

"Shit," I said, "that's probably Ana and her date."

I went down the stairs in my heels, still on the phone with Ross.

I open the door to see my boyfriend standing there all dressed up.

"Maddie, will you go to homecoming with me?" Ross smirked.

I giggled and my eyes watered. I leaped into his arms and kissed his lips passionately.

We pulled away and I noticed Ross's lips were a tint of red from my lipstick.

Ross asked, "I'll take that as a yes?"

We both laughed and squeezed each other tightly.