Potent love

Chapter 30

To say I was in love with Ross was the understatement of the century. I was so much more than in love with Ross.

I would do anything for Ross. He makes me so incredibly happy.

I've never loved anyone as much as I love Ross. Words can't even begin to describe how much I love him.

He's my forever. I can't believe I'm his girlfriend.

I was snapped out of my thoughts when there was a knock on my door.
"Hey, Laur," Ross spoke, pulling me into his arms after I opened the door.
"Hey, Ross," I responded, hugging him back.
"Thank you," I spoke, pulling away from him.
"For what?," he asked, stepping into my house.
"For loving me and being my boyfriend."
"Pleasures all mine," Ross spoke, taking my hand in his.
"I can't believe I got so lucky to have such a beautiful girl like you as my girlfriend," Ross commented.
"I'm the lucky one," I argued back. Ross laughed.
"Laur you an I can argue about this all day but life's too short. Let's just say we're both lucky," Ross reasoned. I laughed and nodded.
"I can agree with that." Ross and I walked over to the kitchen and sat down at the island.
"Not that I'm complaining but what are you doing here?," I asked.
"I just came over to tell you that my mom wants to have the Marano's over over for dinner tonight," Ross answered.
"We'll be there."
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"Hey, Laura! Hey, Vanessa! Your parents are already here. What took you guys so long?," Rydel asked, taking our coats.
"Wedding stuff," Vanessa and I said in unison. Rydel laughed.
"The wedding's keeping you busy, huh Nessa?" Rydel joked.
"You have no idea."
"Speaking of the wedding...do you know what you want as a gift? Riker' no help," Rocky asked, seemingly coming out of no where. I couldn't help but laugh.
"Any kitchen appliance really," Vanessa answered.
"Dinner's ready!," Stormie called from the kitchen.
"Hey, Laur. I didn't know you where here yet," Ross spoke, pulling me into a hug once he spotted me in the kitchen.
"What happened Ross? Did you miss me?," I asked, wrapping my arms around him.
"So much," Ross answered.
"But I saw you less than 10 hours ago," I reasoned.
"That feels like a lifetime ago," Ross confessed.
"I love you so much," I spoke, getting on my tippy toes to peck his nose.
"I love you so much more."
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"Dinner was amazing, Stormie. Are you sure you don't need help?," I asked, pointing to the numerous dishes that still needed to be washed.
"Actually, Laura would you mind washing the rest of the dishes?," Stormie asked. I smiled.
"Not at all."
"Laura! What are you doing? You're a guest you shouldn't be doing the dishes," Rydel spoke, coming over to help me with the dishes.
"I don't mind, Delly. Really," I reassured her.
"You know I've been thinking. It's been ages since we've had a girls day. You know, just you, me, Vanessa and Raini," Rydel brought up.
"That's true," I responded, drying my hands once all the dishes were done.
"How about tomorrow? Raini and Vanessa are free," Rydel asked.
"That sounds great, Delly."
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"Hey, guys," Vanessa spoke, opening the door for Rydel and Raini.
"So, what are we doing first?," Raini asked, sitting down next to me.
"It's been ages since we all hung out together so I thought we could catch each other up to speed," Rydel spoke.
"I'll go first," Raini spoke.
"I'm going to be directing some episodes of A and A when we get to season 4 and I couldn't be happier with Calum," Raini summed up.
"Raini that's amazing," Rydel spoke.
"I'll go next," Rydel volunteered.
"I'm going to have a sister-in-law in less than 2 months, R5's doing really well but it might be coming to an end, and...Ellington proposed!"
"What?! Rydel! Why didn't you lead with that? That's amazing! Congratulations!," Vanessa rambled out, embracing Rydel in a hug.
"Thanks, Nessa."
"When did he propose?," I asked.
"This morning."
"How did he do it? And spare no detail," Raini commanded.
"It was kind of cliche now that I think about it but it was still super cute. I just came back from the mall and found a trail of rose petals leading to the backyard. I got curious and followed it. My brothers were standing behind Ellington playing background music and then Ellington just asked me," Rydel finished.
"That's sweet," I spoke.
"When's the wedding?," Raini asked.
"Next year April. El and I want an April wedding but we don't want to stage you and Riker up," Rydel spoke.
"You wouldn't be staging us up. And you'd be saving a fortune if you guys got married the same day as Riker and I," Vanessa encouraged. Rydel shook her head.
"No offence but I don't really want to share my wedding day with anyone but Ellington."
"None taken," Vanessa reassured.
"What's yo with you, Nessa?," Raini asked.
"Well...I'm going to be a married woman in less than 2 months. That's pretty much it, that's the only thing worth mentioning," Vanessa spoke.
"How's the planning going?," Rydel asked.
"Pretty good. Riker and I already decided we're having an outdoor wedding, we already booked the catering company and the venue. I already found my dress and all my bridesmaids dresses thanks to Laura. All that's left to do is pick the cake and the flowers for my bouquet. For the cake Riker and I are leaning towards marble and for my bouquet I can't really choose between orchids and violets."
"Why not get a bouquet with both orchids and violets?," I suggested.
"Laura...you're a genius!," Vanessa chimed, pulling me into a hug. I laughed.
"What's going on with you, Laura?," Raini asked. I sighed.
"Well, Ross and I went through a rough patch all because of Maia. But we're okay, better than okay, now. My best friend has never been happier which makes me happy. My sister's getting married and I'm going to have a brother-in-law. A and A got renewed for a third and forth season and I might star in a Disney Channel Original Movie," I summed up.
"I heard about the rough patch but I didn't get all the details. Fill us in, Laura," Rydel spoke.
"Well, as you know, Ross dated Maia but then broke up with her because he loves me. Long story short, Maia's back in town and she's all Ross ever wanted to talk about. But we worked it out with her and now we're all friends. Except for Ross and I. He's still my boyfriend."
"I'm glad you guys got through it. So, how do you feel about Vanessa getting married? We haven't really talked about that," Raini pointed out.
"I love Riker. And he makes V happy. That's all I really care about. And if V's happy then I'm happy."
"What about A and A? You guys got renewed for season 4. How do you feel about it?," Vanessa asked.
"I'm supper happy about that but I'm really just focusing on season 3 right now."
"Guys, we missed the biggest thing that happened in Laura's life," Raini pointed out.
"What's that?," I asked.
"You're going to be in a Disney Channel Original Movie! Congratulations," Vanessa announced, pulling me into a hug.
"Thanks, guys. But I also might not be." All three girls shared a look.
"You definitely will be."
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1 movie marathon and a small karaoke session later, Raini and Rydel were on their way home. Vanessa left to go see Riker so I was left home alone.

I can't believe how much my life has changed. Ross Shor Lynch is my boyfriend.

And I'm getting a brother-in-law in less than 2 months. Wait.

That means Vanessa will be married. She'll be moving out.

And away from me.