The Most Unexpected Faces

ANDY'S POV

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Skippy's peanut butter on toast was my choice of breakfast that morning; well, it was most mornings, but occasionally I had something else. Today though, I was just going for my normal. Sat on the couch with my feet propped up on the coffee table, I was content to just relax and watch the trees zoom by out of the window opposite me as we drove down the highway at fifty miles per hour.

A thump from the bunk area told me that at least one of the other guys was getting up, either that or they just fell out their bunk. It was probably mean to hope for the second one, but at least that way I got some form of entertainment out of it. Ashley walked out from the bunk area, dressed only in black jeans that hugged his legs so tightly it should be illegal. As soon as he noticed me sitting there, he changed his walk from casual to a form of sashaying.

Yep, he wants something and damn, he knows how to get it.

"Andy!" he greeted in a purr, making his way over to me and removing the plate from my hands. As soon as it was set on the table behind him, he turned back around and straddled my waist.
"Morning, baby" he cooed, kissing me slowly.

"Good morning, Ashy" I replied, breathing in the scent of his minty toothpaste.

"Andy, when are you going to tell your friends about your decision?" he asked, twirling a piece of my hair between two of his long fingers.

He really is impatient, isn't he? Though, I can understand why it would make him uncomfortable.

I couldn't help but have a little bit of fun though.

"Okay, I’ll tell them my decision. I'm sure they'll all be thrilled to have me back" I grinned, seeing his expression turn shocked.

"What!?" he asked, his eyes blown wide. I tried to keep a straight face, but only managed a couple of seconds before I burst out laughing.

"I'm just kidding! Sorry, Ash, but your fun to mess with in the morning and there's not much else to do around here" I chuckled, feeling him smack my head lightly.

"Don't do that! I thought you were serious!" he grumbled, pouting at me.

"Aw, Ashy! You know I’d never leave you!" I leant forward and kissed him gently on the lips, which was a bit of a hard task, considering he refused to stop pouting. After I persisted, he eventually relaxed his lips and kissed me back, with one hand tangled in my hair and the other stroking my arm.

"That was mean, you know, so because of that, you have to tell them today" he stated as he pulled back, a devious grin on his face, like he was happy with the way the situation was panning out.

"Okay then" I agreed, before shifting us on the sofa so he was lying down on the cushions and I was hovering above him. "Now, can you please stop talking about my former band mates and continue with much more pleasant things?" I asked, running my hands over his outlaw tattoo.

"Yes, definitely”.

*****

Chris, Zander and Jack always seemed to be around, so why was it that the one time I needed them, I couldn't find them? After a good twenty minutes of searching and asking many other staff members, I eventually found one of them. It was Zander, and he was on his own, but I only really needed one of them. I really should have told them all in person, but it may have been easier this way. I just needed to do it quick, like ripping off a band aid. The thing was though, these were and still were people I cared for a lot, and I couldn't just come out with it and walk away.

"Zander, can we talk?" I asked the dark haired boy, smiling as I noticed the blue sports drink clutched in his hands. He never changed...

"Hiya, Andy! Sure, what do you wanna talk about?" he asked, moving forward and giving me a hug, before bouncing back again and leaning against the brick wall of the 7/11 he was standing outside of.

"Well, it's about this whole band thing. I've thought it all through and at the end of the day I’ve decided that I can't leave Black Veil Brides, it would hurt too many fans, not to mention the guys and particularly Ashley. I'm sorry, I should have given you an answer straight away rather than kept you waiting, but the excitement of having you guys back in my life again sort of clouded my thoughts. I'm sorry; please say you guys aren't going to step out of my life again?" I asked, trying not to let the minor desperation in my voice show. I took an involuntary step towards him as I waited for his response; I couldn't help but smile back when he unexpectedly smiled at me.

"Don't worry, Andy, we're not going to leave just because you want to stay with BVB, it's okay. It's a shame, but I guess we knew it was going to happen, in a way. Still, we had to try. I respect your decision though and I know Jack and Chris will too, it's all good".

This time, I initiated the hug; I was so happy he accepted my decision.

"Thanks, Zander" I smiled when he stuck his tongue out at me and it was all blue from the sports drink.

"And put your tongue away, fool!" I chuckled as he complied with a begrudging look on his face.

"Fine, but only because you asked so nicely" he replied sarcastically.

Right, everything is good with Zander and Ashley will be happy that I’ve told them no. Hopefully he'll stop being so worried that I’ll leave them now. He has nothing to worry about, I love him and the band so much I could never leave either. Hopefully all this band drama will be over now…