The Thirst Trap (Mariah May x OC)

six

"Andrew...." Mariah gently shook Andrew's shoulder. A quiet grumble escaped his lips before his face buried more into her. "Andy...." Another gentle shake came from her. "I've got to get ready...."

"Don't be nice about it. Hes got to get ready for the show too." Kris commented as she got her makeup done. Mariah's eyes met hers. "Just trust me. You're not going to wake him up like that." A quiet sigh came from the blonde before she shook his shoulder harder.

"Drew...." Still nothing. Kris bit back a laugh before motioning for the makeup artist to give her one moment. She quickly slapped Andrew's bicep getting him to slightly pull away. His confused eyes met Mariah's before she could see him blink the sleep away slowly. She watched as he turned red when he realized what had happened. "I'm sorry.... I've got to get ready." He reluctantly pulled more away from her as he nodded. She gently squeezed his forearm before she stood. "I'll be back later.... Don't worry." She said quietly before walking to where she was needed. Slowly he rubbed the sleep from his eyes and when he did his eyes landed on Kris. He could immediately see the smirk along her lips.

"Don't even start." He said before standing.

"I've got to ask you something about the match later." He nodded.

"Let me wake up a bit and come find me. I'll answer whatever you need." She nodded at his words before Andrew quietly slipped out of the room. Mariah's eyes were on him as she could see him still trying to shake the sleep.

"Don't do that to yourself. I'll keep you up for the couple of hours you need to. You don't need coffee right now." Saraya said to him as she grabbed the cup he had taken. Their eyes met for a moment and when he knew she was serious a sigh escaped his lips.

"Fine.... But if I fall asleep and Tony finds out it's on you." Her head shook.

"You should tell him. He would understand." A sigh escaped his lips before he shook his head. "You've gotta get the surgery Andy."

"I'm fine." She stopped him before he could walk off.

"Andy. I'm not trying to be a dick nor am I trying to make a scene. I know what you're going through. I know the fucking knot that's in your stomach because you don't know what's going to happen.... But you can't keep living like this. I know that pain. It's not going to go away no matter what you think. Not until...." His eyes rolled before he stepped away from her.

"I can't do this right now." He said before he walked away. A sigh escaped Saraya's lips before she followed after him. "If you're going to keep up with it, va te faire foutre."

"I'm not going to fuck off. I won't bring it up anymore after I say.... Just see the guy I saw. Let him see your neck and see if he can help. He wants to." A huff came from him before he finally nodded. "Good. I'll give you his number. If you need a place to stay just let me know."

"Yeah. We'll see." She hit his arm lightly.

"Andy." She could hear a mumble escape his lips but didn't understand the words that came out. She could however piece together that it was some sort of French insult. "You're going back to the hotel once everything's over. Fucking grumpy ass."

"Because I'll sleep there." He shot back earning another hit on the arm.

"I'll send Mariah. You seemed more than comfortable with her." She could see his jaw clench for a moment.

"Would you all fuck off about that. There's nothing fucking happening." He snapped and she knew it was from the lack of sleep he had the past week.

"Relax Andy. I'm not talking shit about it nor will I say anything to her. It's just nice to see you break out of your shell for once." Their eyes met for a moment.

"I just...." She studied him slightly and could see him hesitate to continue.

"What is it Andy? Again. I promise I won't say a word." A sigh escaped his lips.

"I just can't help but think it's not a good idea. What happens if it doesn't end well.... It's like.... I'm...." He was stumbling over his words.

"You're basically her boss and you don't think it'll go well with everyone else...." He nodded. "Andy you can't think like that.... For one you're not her boss. I know it feels like that because of everything you do but you and I both know everything goes through Tony and Kenny before it gets approved. If people even thought you were favoring her they would shut it down instantly.... So would all of us. We know you. Hell everyone does. Everyone also knows that it's about time you had a little fun and let loose and trust me when I say Mariah's fun. Let her break you out of your shell Turtle...." His eyes rolled at the nickname.

"Would you stop calling me that...." Her head shook as she laughed.

"Not until you break out of that shell." A huff escaped Andrew's lips as he looked at Saraya.

"I hate you." She laughed.

"Hate Kris. She was one the that said it first." She said before patting his cheek. He glared at her causing her to laugh. "You couldn't even kill with looks now stop."

"Bouffon." Another laugh escaped her lips.

"The French doesn't help Turtle." His head shook before he once again walked away to where he needed to be for the night. "You really going to ditch me when I'm your caffeine?" He nodded. "I'll call Harley...."

"Don't you fucking dare." He said as their eyes met.

"Then cut your shit." A huff escaped his lips before he nodded. "Good. Also you're talking to Mariah later." His head immediately shook. "Yes you are."

"No I'm not." He shot back.

"Scared or something Turtle?" He glared at her for a moment before she flicked his cheek. "Stop you idiot. She would be more than happy to ditch the stupid weekly night out to chill with you. Ball up and ask her. It's time you stop being stupid."

"Why...? So she can say no? She's out of my fucking league so would you all quit. She's just being nice because you fucking idiots are pushing so hard." Saraya laughed at his words.

"No she's not Andy. I can tell you that for a fucking fact. She wouldn't do that. She's not like that. She was dumped by her boyfriend of I don't even know how many years because he didn't want to deal with long distance anymore then the next week comes out and says he's dating a girl that used to be one of her best friends." She explained to him. "None of us have seen her even look twice at a guy the entire time she's been here. That was until she met you. Don't be stupid Andy. Seriously. Just ask her."

"I-...." Their eyes met. "I wouldn't even begin to know how."

"Go up to her and ask her if she wants to chill. It's as simple as that." His head shook.

"You all act like it is but it fucking isn't." She lightly laughed.

"Fine Mr. Scaredy Cat. I'll do it." He caught her arm as she went to turn around. "Andy. Just fucking let me would you. I will get her alone and do it. You need to have a fucking chill night and she'd be the perfect person to have one with."

"This is a bad fucking idea." Andrew said before Saraya shook her head and responded.

"It's not. Just trust me would you Turtle."