Chapter 5: Slow Songs and Beach Kisses

Chapter 5: Slow Songs and Beach Kisses

💋Chloe💋

I continue to stare into his eyes, completely mesmerized. The slow song changes to a fast pace one so Eric and I stand off to the side. I look over at Eric to see him already looking at me which makes me look down and blush.

A finger is put on my chin and I look up.

"You don't have to hide your blush from me," Eric says. I smile at him and he grins back.

"How about we exchange numbers because I know your that guy's date and what would people say when they see us?" I nod and we quickly exchange numbers and I go back over to Ross.

"Had fun with Eric?," Ross asks disgustingly. I look at him confused and nod.

"Yea, but how do you know him?" Ross just shrugs and looks away. I roll my eyes and take his hand in mine.

"We should probably give these paparazzi a show." Ross looks at me with raised eyebrows.

"Um, ok." We go to the dance floor just as the paparazzi come inside and spot us. Which, obviously, causes them to come over and start taking pictures. A slow song comes and a smile spreads onto my face.

"Your hand fits in mine like it's made just for me.

But bear this in mind it was meant to be.

And I'm joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks,

And it all makes sense to me.

I know you've never loved the crinkles by your eyes,

when you'd smile you've never loved, your stomach or your thighs.

The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine,

But I'll love them endlessly.

I won't let these little things slip,out of my mouth,

But if I do, Its you(oh its you) they add up to,

I'm in love with you, and all these little things.

You can't go to bed without a cup of tea,

And maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep

And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep

Though it makes no sense to me.

I know you've never loved the sound of your voice on tape

You never want, to know how much you weigh.

And you still have to squeeze into your jeans,

but you're perfect to me.

I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth,

But if it's true, its you, it's you they add up to,

I'm in love with you, and all these little things.

You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you,

You'll never treat yourself right, darling, but I want you to,

If I let you know, I'm here, for you

Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you(oh)

I've just let these little things slip, out of my mouth,

because it's you, (oh it's you), it's you, they add up to,

I'm in love with you, and all these little things

I won't let these little things slip, out of my mouth,

but if it's true, it's you, it's you, they add up to,

I'm in love with you, and all your little things."

The song finishes and Ross and I stop dancing.

"Wanna bail?," Ross asks whispering in my ear. I nod quickly and we're about to walk out the door but he stops me.

"Let's give these paparazzi another show." He leans down and he kisses me cheek. He stays there for 10 seconds before coming back up. The sparks that his lips gave off are still there though.

"Now let's go." I follow him outside while the paparazzi follow us and continue to take more pictures. We get into the car and speed away.

When we get back to Ross's house, we get out of the car and go in the house.

"Why are you guys back early?" I look up at Rocky and smirk.

"Because I couldn't bear staying away from you for another second. My sexual attraction to you is really getting out of hand." I bat my eyelashes at him and I see his face turning red.

Did I just make Rocky Lynch blush? Wow, I'm proud of myself.

"You staying over Chlo?" I nod at Ross.

"Cool. Come on I'll give you clothes so you can change out of that." I follow Ross upstairs to his room where he gives me a shirt and shorts.

I go into the bathroom to change and scrub off the makeup from my face. I go back into the room and see Ross already in bed.

"Join me Chlo," Ross says sleepily. I skip over to the bed and lay down besides him.

"Night Rossy."

"Night my Chlobear." And we both drift off to sleep.

🎸Ross🎸

I wake up to Chloe jumping on my bed, yelling for me to get up.

"Ross you have to see this right now!" She thrusts a magazine in my face. I pick it up and my eyes go wide.

On the cover is a picture of me kissing Chloe on the cheek and the caption,"Ross Has a Girlfriend?" I look over at Chloe.

"You're the one that wanted to give them a show. Well, you gave them a show alright...and a new magazine cover." I just start laughing.

"Man, Chloe calm down. You're acting like you have a boyfriend that's going to rip your head off if he sees this." Chloe's reply is a pillow thrown at my face which makes me laugh harder.

She walks out of the room and I just sit there laughing my ass off. I finally get up and go into the bathroom to brush my teeth.

When I'm done, I go downstairs and sit next to Chloe.

"Geez Ross, put a shirt on." I glare at Rocky and he smirks. I roll my eyes before continuing to eat my pancakes.

"Ross?"

"Hmm?"

"Can we go to the beach today?"

"Of course Chlo." Chloe jumps up and kisses my cheek.

"Thanks Ross. I'm gonna go to my house and get ready!" She walks out the door but the only thing on my mind is the sparks that I felt when she kissed my cheek.

What the hell is wrong with me?

I get up from the table and go upstairs to get ready to go the beach. When I'm done, I drive over to Chloe's house and pick her up.

"Did any of my siblings see that magazine cover?"

"Yupppp, and my mom saw it. Oh, let's not forget your mom." Oh dear God.

We get to the beach and Chloe jumps out of the car and runs to the water. I chuckle and follow her but before I do that, I quickly slip off my shirt and leave it in the car.

We laugh and play in the water until we get tired out. When we do, we go over and sit down on the sand. Without thinking, I slip my arm around her shoulders and pull her closer. I feel her stiffen but she relaxes soon after.

I look over and she looks back at me. I suddenly lean in, my lips connect with hers. There's fireworks going off and we move in perfect sync. We pull apart and suddenly Chloe jumps up.

"We should probably get back home." I get up and we walk back to the car. The ride back home was filled with an awkward silence.

As soon as we get back to my house, Chloe scrambles out of the car and runs in the house. Did she seriously not like that kiss?

I get out of the car and walk inside. Mom is in the kitchen making spaghetti for dinner.

"Hey Mom," I say, dropping my keys on the counter.

"Hi Ross. How was the beach?"

"Nice." I go upstairs, hoping to find Chloe in my room but I don't.

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