Ani's POV

We talked, laughed and finally decided to go to my home and start packing.

Mark managed to get me plane ticket and after talking and begging to my parents we landed in LA.

Of course it was really hot outside. Just like the old times. I've never realized how I missed my home until I came back.  

"So you're back" Ross said, standing next to me and looking at the ocean.

"I'm back" I breathed out. Thinking of going back to Milan after holidays made my stomach hurt and my eyes water.

"Hey, hey don't cry." Ross turned to me, placing his hand on my cheek

I leaned in his touch and stared in his hazel eyes. "I just missed being here" I said placing my head on his shoulder

"We missed you." He ran his hand down my arm and unlinked our fingers "I missed you"

"I missed you too" I whispered wrapping my arms around his waist.

"Come on. Let's go home and rest a little" Ross kissed the top of my head and we went to the band house.

The last time I was in California they were living with Mark and Stormie but now they have their own band house and I couldn't be any prouder.

Rocky's room is the best to be honest. It's really large and I like how his bed is 'in the ceiling'. And I have always dreamt of switching on the lights by clapping. So...I LOVE YOU ROCKSTER.

"Come on. You'll be sleeping in my room" Ross explained leading us on the second floor

"But I thought I would sleep with Rydel" I pouted.

"She'll be too busy with Ellington so I don't recommend bothering them at night" Ross chuckled and I laughed.

I'm glad that they're still together and I'm so happy that R5family doesn't hate on this couple. They've been really supportive. I wish I could say the same about me and Ross. Since the day Jessica and Ross broke up I've gotten a lot of hate on Twitter. People blame me for their breakup but some of them are happy for us. But I know that we won't get together anymore. I mean I'll still move to Milan after holidays and Ross will stay here in LA. Plus its one of Rydel's rules not to day your ex.  Obviously it won't work out but we can try and be best friends even without any feelings attached. Still I won't deny the fact that I'm still in love with him.

After we finished unpacking everyone got downstairs for dinner. It was getting pretty dark and the day has been really long so it was obvious that all of us were exhausted.

"Who wants coffe?" Rocky asked filling a few cups.

"I"Riker grabbed one of the cups and sat at the stable, eating his sandwich.

"Do you want some bagels?" Rydel asked Ross as she put two bagels in the toaster.

"Sure" Ross shrugged as he came and helped me with some dishes.

When we finished eating everyone went to their rooms. I slipped in the shower and let the water take all the stress with it.

When I stepped out I brushed my teeth, put on my pajamas and jumped in the bed next to Ross who was sprawled on the sheets with only his boxers on.

Laying down I switched the lights off and laid on my side so I was facing him. He pulled the covers over our bodies.

"I'm not tired" I snuggled my face in the pillow, getting comfy

Ross chuckled reaching over and caressing my cheek with his thumb

"Let's play twenty questions" he suggested

"Okay" I whispered.

It was dark but I could still se his face under the moonlight. Ross' blonde hair was shining as his hazel eyes glistened.

"Ladies first" he said, sliding his one hand under the pillow

"Why did you unfollow everyone on Twitter? This made a lot of people sad you know" I asked and he sighed

"I was getting a lot of messages. Some of them were just from fans saying how important I was for them but most of the messages were about me and my relationship with you or Jessica. I couldn't bear so many hateful comments. I needed a break from all of this social media so I unfollowed everyone"

"I understand" I flashed him a reassuring smile and he smiled back

"My turn" he said happily making me chuckle "What did you feel when you found out that I was coming to Milan?"

"I admit that I was nervous. After two years seeing my ex, knowing that he completely forgot about me made me feel sick. I didn't want to see you to be honest. It was too hard but everything has changed the moment I saw Rydel. It was like my day got ten times better and it was even brighter when I saw all of you. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be" I finally finished and looked in his eyes. They held regret and pain and I wished I could erase them but I wasn't capable of doing it.

We stopped talking for a while, only our heavy breathings breaking the silence. I didn't know what to say and I guess neither did Ross. 

"It's my turn." He whispered. I shuddered as his hot breath tickled my neck. He was too close to me.

Gulping heavily I nodded "Okay"

"Do you still love me?" He whispered and my heartbeat quickened.

Of course I still love him. There's no doubt in it but I don't want to ruin our friendship if he doesn't feel the same.

"Ross what-"  I started but he cut me off.

"Answer the damn question Ani. Do you still love me? Please be honest. Please" he pleaded

"Yes" Those three letters slipped off my tongue before I could stop them.

"Good" I exhaled in relief "Because I love you too" Ross confessed as butterflies went crazy in my stomach

"I'm gonna kiss you now." He said positioning himself on his elbow, hovering over me a little. "Is that okay with you?" He asked for permission while staring at my lips, his eyes glowing under the moonlight

Without any words I nodded. It's not like there were any cause I was left speechless.

"Thank god" he said and with that slammed his lips against mine hungrily.