Chapter 14

"Ross, Rossy wake up." Lynnette whines.

I open my eyes and look at the clock. "What is it babe? You do realize it's 2:30 in the morning, right?" I say tiredly.

She shrugs and snuggles underneath me. "I just wanted you to hold me." She giggles.

We talk for a while. Before I knew it, it was 3 a.m. I hover over her and kiss her sleepily. "You good now?" I yawn.

She nods and kisses me again. "Yeah, thank you." She smiles weakly and closes her eyes.

I lay down next to her and entwine our legs. She buries her face into my neck and falls fast asleep. ~~ I reluctantly open my eyes. I wiggle my way out of Lynn's grip and head to take a shower. I walk back to the room, only to find Lynn shaking and crying, in her sleep. I quickly throw on some boxers and shorts. I jump on her waist, holding down her shoulders. "Lynn! Lynnette, wake up, baby!" I yell. She lifts her leg, behind me and kicks me in the back. Okay maybe I deserved that. "Lynn, babe.. I'm right here. Just open your eyes and look at me!" I scream.

She whimpers one last time before opening her eyes. I get off of her and pull her into my chest. "Shit," she mumbles, breathless.

I hold her for a good ten minutes. "Go take a shower, babe." I say as I pull back, slightly. She nods and stands up. "You want me to come in the bathroom with you?" I offer.

She nods again and we go into the bathroom. As she takes a shower, I blow dry my hair. She steps out and dries off, quietly walking back to the room. I follow her and watch her slowly get dressed. She goes back to the bathroom but I stay in our room. i watch tv until she comes back in. "Let's go." She says quietly, grabbing her keys.

I take them from her and carry her, bridal style, downstairs. I set her in the passenger seat and sit in the drivers seat. I start driving. After a few minutes, I glance over at her. Her head leant against the window and hand dangling form the arm of the chair. I grab her hand and intertwine our fingers.

She quickly pulls it back and rests it in her lap. "I'm still pissed at you." She mumbles.

I nod. "Okay," I sigh. "I didn't do anything wrong. She kissed me!" I say defensively.

She shrugs. "Okay," is all she says for the rest of the ride.

I get out and help her out. She mumbles a 'thank you' before we walk into the building. "Hey, Calum!" I exclaim and high five him.

"Sup?" He tries acting cool. "Hey, Lynn! How are you?" He smiles genuinely.

She fakes a smile. Damn she's good. "I'm good, yourself?" She says politely.

"Great! Thanks!" Calum exclaims.

I talk to Calum for a bit before feeling Lynn latch onto my waist. "Ross, Calum, Laura and Raini to dressing room!" A voice over the intercom calls.

I pull away from Lynnette and grab her hand. "Lynnette! Come here!" The director calls.

She pulls away from me and we go our separate ways. I change and her my makeup done. Lynn comes in when they finish my hair and tell me I have five minutes, then I have to be at set. I nod and the lady walks out. I pull her onto my lap and kiss her cheek. we just sit there for a minute until someone knocks on the door. "It's open!" I yell, causing Lynn to whimper. "Sorry, babe." I whisper.

Calum walks in and says, "we gotta get to set."

I slide Lynn off my lap. "You staying here or coming out there?" I ask as she sits in the couch.

"I'm staying here." She mumbles.

I nod and kiss her forehead. Calum and I walk out to the set. "What's wrong with Lynn?" He asks concernedly.

I shrug. "Diana came over last night and kissed me. Lynnette stormed out and she texted me saying she was dying. I brought her to the hospital and they said just to do whatever she wants. She had a nightmare early this morning, like after I got out of the shower and now she's acting weird." I say quickly.

He nods slowly, trying to process everything. "Maybe she's acting weird 'cause next week it'll be a year since.. Lyddie." He whispers.

I feel tears burn in my eyes and I nod. "Probably." I sigh.