Here Comes Forever [Sequel] (Ross Lynch Fan Fiction)

Chapter 24 ~ I've Missed You.

"...And so I ran off, I just didn't know what else to do. Went straight to the airport and booked a flight to Vegas." Ross went on, telling me all about the whole Brooke situation.

I sat there with a loss of words, not knowing what to say, or how to respond. I felt weak at the knees, a sense of guilt washing over me, even though I knew I wasn't to blame.

"I'm so sorry, Ross. I had no idea." I managed to say. He forced a smile upon his tear stained face.

"I am too. Don't know why I keep falling for girls that cheat on me." He watched over the setting sky.

"Again, sorry about that." I looked down and fiddled with my hands.

"I've already accepted your apology for that."

"Doesn't mean I don't still feel horrible about it. Also, if you want to me stop apologizing, maybe stop bringing it up." I said. He looked at me for a second with a slight smile, then back at the view. "We should head back soon, it's getting dark."

Ross sighed and stood up, offering me a hand, which he helped me up with.

"So how to we get back? We only have one horse." I asked, walking over to Scotty.

"I'm sure he can handle the both of us." He said, petting his saddle. "C'mon."

Repeating before, Ross helped me up, then swung himself onto the back of the horse, directly behind me. Though slightly traumatized from Chipper almost breaking my arm, I guided Scotty back the way we came, slowly this time, I wasn't talking any chances.

Ross wrapped his arms around my waist for a moment, leaning in and whispering 'thank you' in my ear before letting go.

"What for?" I asked, turning my body to face him.

"For being here with me. I means a lot, Ash." I smiled.

"You know I'd do anything for you." I admitted. We looked at each other for a moment or two, feeling my heat beat speed up. Ross brushed a strand of brown hair behind my ear. He looked as if he was going to say something, but then dropped his head down.

"You should watch where we're going." He said. I turned back, and continued guiding the horse back to the stables, saying nothing else the entire way.

By the time we reached the stables, Big Jim had Chipper unsaddled and was grooming her. Ross took Scotty in and I cautiously made my way over to Jim.

"Sorry about Chipper, do you know what happened?" I asked, not wanting to get too close.

"He was just spooked, is all. Should be fine. Are you okay?" He asked.

"Yeah, barely a scratch. It'll take more than being thrown off a horse to take me down." I said in a childish manner.

"Hell, Ashley, when you were a kid you used to strap yourself onto the mechanical bull we had out back. You'd fall off after 7 seconds, but you refused to give up."

"Guess you could say I have a knack for being thrown off things, then." I smiled, folding my arms. "And please, call me Ash."

"Now tell me something, Ash, how come you and that sweet, young fella in there aren't together? I mean, it could just be me, but it sure does look like he likes you a whole lot."

"What makes you say that?"

"All he's done is talk about you, and not just in one of those friendship type ways." He tilted his head to form an expression.

"I don't know, things with Ross are just complicated." I moved in closer to Chipper, sensing that he'd calmed down.

"Why? Has he not made a move, because I can tell him too, if you want." He grinned.

"No, he's made a move, just not the right one, you know."

"I don't believe I do."

"I know that Ross has been through a lot in terms of relationships, and so I'd understand why he isn't necessarily willing to open himself up again, but a kiss doesn't tell me how he feels."

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Realizing your feelings for somebody is never easy, and fearing that they see you as something different is even harder, I remember last summer, when Ross and I started dating, I remember not wanting to go through with it because I thought it would ruin our friendship, and truth be told, it did. And now we're at a point where I feel like our friendship has repaired itself, and all of a sudden, all I want is for Ross to sweep me off my feet again.

Sitting on the balcony, watching over the night sky, I took a seat right next to Ross, holding the blanket close to me.

"You don't see stars like this in California." He said, not taking his eyes off the sky.

"Feeling inspired, are you?" I nodded to the notebook resting on his lap.

"I haven't written a song in a long time. It was always Rocky and Riker's job." He pulled his stare away from the stars to his lap.

"Maybe when you go back home you can show it to them."

"Wow, didn't take you long to slip into that conversation." He finally looked over at me.

"As much as I'd love to stay here with you forever, we've got to at least think about going back. Even if it's just to grab some stuff and head back out."

"You'd really keep adventuring with me?" He asked in a surprised tone.

"If you really wanted me to." I admitted. He smiled and shook his head.

"Why did I ever let you go? Seriously, how dumb can a person be to let go of a girl like you?"

"The girl you let go of isn't the same girl with you today. Because the person that was selfish enough to try to keep you from pursuing your dream, I don't even recognize."

"Don't forget about the whole sleeping with my brother thing." His cheeky grin as wide as ever, referring to our conversation earlier. 

"Couldn't even if I wanted to, tried, a lot, but I could never forget how horrible I was. And I'd like to think I'm not that person anymore." I said, letting out a shiver.

"Believe me, you're not. I've missed you, Ash." He smiled at me.

"You know what I regret, Ross? Besides all that. Pulling away from that kiss earlier.  I swear, it's like a natural reflex now whenever someone kisses me." I bluntly admitted, he let out a small laugh.

"You know what I regret?" He said.

"What?" I asked.

"Not this." He said and pressed his lips against mine, I ignored my reflex and just let it happen. The kiss ended, and he smiled at me. I looked down and played with the ring on my finger. Now that kiss,  told me how he felt. 

It was just one of those moments, short, sweet, and beautiful.

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A/N: Ah, Rosh. We've missed you. 

I hope you guys are okay with a less dramatic, more sappy chapter, it's just, you guys have been screaming at me for months to bring #Rosh back. (But trust me, the drama is coming.)

So, I was looking back through really old comments and was surprised to see how often I made you guys go from liking Ash, to hating her. I must be the one of the only fan fic writers to ever purposely make the fans hate the main character. And to those of you who stuck by the story even when Ash was a total bitch, I salute you. <3

Let me know your thoughts on the chapter, love always,

Charlotte. xx.