Chapter 7

Emily's POV

Oh my gosh, we're stuck. I can't believe Rydel's car broke down in the middle of the street. To be honest, it was actually pretty funny.

"Do you know what happened?" I asked Ross.

"I don't think I want to know." He laughed a little.

We both slowly turned around and saw smoke coming out the back. We slowly started to face each other and we were both holding in laughter. This would happen to us.

"Ok, I'm going to go see what's wrong. Stay here." He told me.

"Yeah, because I was definitely going to go run a mile." I teased him.

"Just stay here." He winked at me and walked around to the back of the car.

When he opened the back, more smoke started to come out of the trunk.

"Is it bad?" I called to him.

"Oh no, just a little scratch." He said sarcastically.

"Good!" I laughed.

"Ok, I think I know what happened. Here, try starting the car again." He called.

I nodded and started the car up. It revved up a few times and then finally started.

"Yes! Ok, now put it in drive and slowly press the gas." He said.

I climbed into the driver's seat and did as was told. The only problem was, it wouldn't start going. Everything else was fine but it just wouldn't go.

Ross came back and climbed into the driver's seat even though I was still sitting there.

"Oh wow, thank you for letting me move first." I said sarcastically.

"You're welcome." He smiled and I moved over but he held my arm.

"You might want to stay here. You know, in case I have to go back again." He looked into my eyes and I could tell it wasn't because he might have to go back again that he wanted me to stay there with him.

"Ok." I said and when he looked at the road, I smiled to myself.

We were so close together that I could feel his breath when he breathed evenly. I could tell he was stalling since he didn't start the car right away and we just sat there, enjoying the moment.

When he slowly pressed the gas, the car started to move.

"Yes!" I exclaimd.

"Finally! Maybe the car just doesn't like you." He winked at me.

"Right, that's it." I rolled my eyes playfully and moved back over to my spot.

As we drove down the road, I just looked out the window and enjoyed the beautiful night sky.

I wasn't paying attention when Ross rolled down my window from his side. It scared me and I jumped back a little.

"Calm down, its just a window." He laughed a little.

"Well, obviously, I didn't realize it was going to start moving." I told him.

"Obviously." He teased me.

I just laughed and leaned my head through the window, letting the wind blow through my golden hair.

"I can tell you're enjoying the ride." Ross smiled at me.

"I am. I never get to do this." I smiled back at him and leaned out the window again.

"Just a little note, your hair looks beautiful in the wind." He said, never letting his eyes leave the road.

"Really? Thank you." I smiled. I was honestly in complete shock. This was actually happening and I wasn't dreaming. I felt so free and alive. Best. Moment. Ever.

Ross's POV

Thank goodness the car started. I was scared we would've been there for forever. Its not like I didn't mind it but I wanted to make sure that Rydel actually got her car back.

When we started driving and Emily was leaning her head out the window, she looked absolutely stunning. At that moment, I knew I needed her. More than a friend.

"Just a little note, your hair looks beautiful in the wind." I said. Just a little note? Really?! That was what I said?! I thought to myself.

"Really? Thank you." She smiled. Gosh, she was killing me.

After that, I wasn't really sure what to say. I mean, when I complimented her, I couldn't even look at her because I was scared of her reaction. She could've thought it was stupid. Luckily, she didn't, but I still wasn't happy with what I said.

We sat in silence for a bit and then I decided to say something.

"So, are you happy you agreed to go out with me tonight?" I asked her, trying to be flirty and then realized what I said. "I mean, like, as friends." I quickly said. Dang it.

"Actually, I am. Tonight was fun." She smiled at me.

"I'm glad. That was the point." I gave a small laugh.

"So, were you happy that I agreed to go out with you tonight? I mean, as friends." She said quickly.

"I definitely am." I winked at her and smiled.

At the corner of my eye, I saw her look down and smile to herself. So cute.

"Well good!" She laughed. "So, this was just a friend thing, right?" She asked. Crap. How was I supposed to answer that?

"Oh, yeah. I mean, unless you don't want it to be." I said slowly.

"Oh, well, I mean.." She trailed off, never leaving her sight from the window.

You could feel the awkward in the air.

"Ok, how about this. We both say our preferences of the night at the same time. Say no if we want it to be a friend thing and yes if we want it to be a more than a friend thing." She suggested.

"Ok, I agree." I said, trying to act cool. What was I supposed to say?

"On the count of three." She said. "One...two...three..."

"Yes." We both said in unison.

No one spoke. My expression was cool and calm but in my head, I was smiling like an idiot.

"Ok, tonight was...a date." Emily said slowly.

"It was." I said, now smiling.

"Just wait until we tell the other." Emily gave a small laugh.

"Oh, I know. I think Rocky will be the most excited." I laughed.

"Why's that?" She asked.

"Well, when we first saw you perform, he thought we would look good together." I said slowly. No, it wasn't entirely true but he did say something like that so, I wasn't lying.

"Really? Well, I guess he was right." Emily smiled.

"I guess he was." I smiled back. "So, want to come over and hang with us?" I asked.

"Sure." She shrugged.

When we pulled into the driveway, I saw Rydel peek through the window and I could tell she screamed when she saw Emily.

"I think Rydel's excited." Emily laughed.

"Oh boy." I gave a small laugh.

Rydel's POV

Oh. My. Gosh. Ross brought Emily home! Now I can have "girl talk" with her and she can fangirl about her entire night with me.

When they parked in the driveway, Ross jogged around the car and opened Emily's door for her. Aw, what a gentlemen, I thought to myself.

They walked in the house and everyone jumped on them.

"Hey! You're back! Ross, this way." Rocky said, immediately leading him to his room to, I'm assuming, get the details on tonight.

I decided to follow his lead.

"Hey Em! Want to see my room? Sure you do!" I exclaimed and led her to my room.

"Um, ok." She gave a small laugh and I dragged her to my room.

Once we got there, we sat on my bed and I unloaded my questions.

"So, details." I said.

She explained the entire night to me, and in much more detail than I expected, which I loved, and then she got to the car ride after my car broke down.

"And then I asked him if this was a friend thing.." She trailed off.

"Wait, and what happened next?!" I urged her to go on.

"We both said, at the same time, that it was a date." She looked at the ground smiling.

"Oh. My. Gosh. That's so cute!" I exclaimed, jumping up from the bed.

"I know!" Emily started to get excited as well. "I mean, I really didn't want him to say it wasn't and then I would say it would or it was the opposite or we both said no and..." I interrupted her by putting my finger on her mouth.

"Emily, breath." I laughed a little. "The fact that it all worked out is great. Now I finally have a girl to talk to." I smiled. "The only problem is Alex." I sighed.

"What?" She asked. Uh oh.

"Oh, yeah, Alex doesn't like you guys together. He's just scared that you won't be able to focus on tour but don't worry, I made sure he knew that you would focus." I smiled, although she wasn't.

"Are you serious? Maybe we shouldn't be together." Emily looked at the ground.

"Oh no! That's not what I meant! Please, trust me. You'll be ok. Besides, Ross is too love smitten he won't be able to let you go." I winked at her and she gave a small laugh.

"Thanks Ry." She smiled but I could tell she was having second thoughts. Was she going to break up with him because of Alex?

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A/N

Cliff hanger! Thanks so much for reading! I can't believe how popular this story has been(: Comments? Either comment below (obviously) or tweet me @teamR5_xo oh, and do you ship #Rossily? <3