I had been getting to know Andy for a few weeks now. We had met up for coffee a couple of times, went to a movie, and had food at a diner. I couldn't deny it any longer. I was falling hard and fast for Andy Hurley. He was such a gentleman. He was so sexy too. With all his tattoos. His upper body was very toned and muscular. I guess it has to be, given his career.
I found that I couldn't go a day without texting him. I would be at work and my phone on my desk. It would vibrate. I would pick it up, turn it over, and grin at the notification telling me he had messaged. He made me feel so high school again. I didn't like to assume someone else's feelings, but I am pretty sure that Andy feels the same way about me.
"I am doing a few shows with the guys at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Do you want to come? Backstage passes for you and one of your friends xx"
"Omg, yes, please xx," I replied back. My best friend Rachel was sitting with me when the message came through. We both started jumping up and down with excitement.
Rachel and I were at my apartment, chilling. We were waiting for our food arriving. Andy sent all the details through.
Fall Out Boy in concert.
"This is legit the best night of my life." Rachel said, laughing. I giggled along with her.
"I am falling in love with him, Rach." I confessed.
"Soph, really?" I nodded. "Has he made any sort of noises about how he feels about you yet?"
"Not yet."
"Ok. I don't want to get your hopes up Soph, but I have seen the way he is with you. The way Andy looks at you when he thinks you aren't watching. His face is pure adoration." I looked surprised at what she told me.
"Sophie, I think that you and Andy need to talk." Rachel said.
I agreed with her. But after Friday night.
Rachel went home after we had watched a movie. I tidied up and went to bed. I couldn't stop smiling.
Friday afternoon, Rachel and I headed towards the concert venue. We were driving in my car. Singing along to Avril Lavigne
Uh-huh, life's like this
Uh-huh, uh-huh, that's the way it is
'Cause life's like this
Uh-huh, uh-huh, that's the way it is
Chill out, what you yelling for?
Lay back, it's all been done before
And if you could only let it be
You would see
I like you the way you are
When we're driving in your car
And you're talking to me, one on one
But you've become
Somebody else 'round everyone else
You're watching your back like you can't relax
You're trying to be cool
You look like a fool to me
Tell me
Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else
Gets me frustrated
Life's like this, you
You fall, and you crawl, and you break
And you take what you get, and you turn it into
Honesty and promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
No, no, no
You come over unannounced
Dressed up like you're something else
Where you are and where it's at you see
You're making me
Laugh out, when you strike your pose
Take off all your preppy clothes
You know you're not fooling anyone
When you become
Somebody else 'round everyone else
You're watching your back like you can't relax
You're trying to be cool
You look like a fool to me
Tell me
Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else
Gets me frustrated
Life's like this, you
You fall, and you crawl, and you break
And you take what you get, and you turn it into
Honesty and promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
No, no, no (no, no)
No, no, no (no, no)
No, no, no (no, no)
No, no, no (no, no)
Chill out, what you yelling for?
Lay back, it's all been done before
And if you could only let it be
You would see
Somebody else 'round everyone else
You're watching your back like you can't relax
You're trying to be cool
You look like a fool to me
Tell me
Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else
Gets me frustrated
Life's like this, you
You fall, and you crawl, and you break
And you take what you get, and you turn it into
Honesty and promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
No, no
Why do you have to go and make things so complicated?
I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else
Gets me frustrated
Life's like this, you
You fall, and you crawl, and you break
And you take what you get, and you turn it into
Honesty and promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it
No, no, no
We parked around the back of the venue. I texted Andy to let him know we were here. We were instructed to go to a door. We waited. Andy appeared with a security guard. He kissed my cheek and let us both in. I introduced Rachel, and Andy held my hand as we walked. I wasn't sure where we were going.
We got to dressing rooms, and Andy opened the door. The rest of Fall Out Boy were in there. Andy introduced us all. Rachel was just staring at Patrick. He had been her celebrity crush for years. Patrick spoke to her, and that was it. Rachel was enthralled to speak with him. I chatted with Joe and Pete. Andy had to go and do something to his drum set.
45 minutes later, he returned.
"Sophie, can we go for a walk?" Andy asked. I nodded, and off we went. There was a grassy area near the venue. As we approached it, I could see that Andy had set a picnic up for us.
"Wow, Andy. It's beautiful. " I gasped.
"Thank you, Sophie." He kissed my hand, and we sat down.
"There's something I want to talk to you about." Andy started. "Sophie, I am crazy about. I am falling in love with you." I swallowed my food.
"Y-you are?" I asked he nodded confirmation. "I feel the same way, Andy." Andy smiled and looked into my eyes. We both leaned in and kissed. It was wonderful.
"Wow." I whispered.
"Exactly." We kissed again, and Andy whispered into my ear,"I just want to be close to you all the time."
