Snow

Chapter Four

Over the next couple of months, Andy and I spent practically every other day together. It seemed the pregnancy scare had brought us closer together, and we were suddenly really good friends. We spent most of our time together at his house and occasionally went to my flat - but we didn't go there often because Maya or one of the other girls would try and pounce on him.

We'd spent days at each other's houses, having movie marathons or just sitting around. We got drunk a couple of times, and it was always hilarious. He'd been on tour twice over the past seven months, and I'd missed him like crazy every day he was gone. We weren't together, but we kind of acted like we were - we definitely kissed enough to be a couple.

Whilst he was on tour, we'd Skype every other day, and he'd call me every night before I got to sleep. It was sweet, but he was teased endlessly on the other end of the phone. He hadn't told the guys about me. He wasn't necessarily making me a secret, but we spent more time alone than we did with other people. When he came back from both of his tours, the first thing he did was call me as he got into a cab and came straight to my flat. The second our eyes met, we'd somehow end up kissing, but we'd never really talked about having a relationship as such.

Andy was sweet and I really liked him, especially knowing that he felt the same way, but I was hardly about to make the first move on a guy who's ego was big enough as it was - if it inflated any further, he'd surely burst. I reckoned that if I left it long enough, he'd eventually ask me and stop being such a wimp.

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My phone buzzed from where it lay next to me, and I saw a text from Andy appear. 'Hey, the guys are coming over later. Wanna join?' My eyes widened in shock - I hadn't met the rest of his band yet. But, then again, he hadn't met mine either.

'Sounds good. Pick me up in an hour?' I sent back, jumping from my bed and going through my closet. What to wear... My phone buzzed again, and I quickly checked it before going back to looking for an outfit. 'Sounds good'.

I ended up wearing a pair of faded black shorts with tights, and a baggy white vest top paired with a leather jacket with gold shoulder plates. I quickly showered, pulling on my clothes and blow drying my hair. I straightened it and did my makeup before checking the time. I had ten minutes until he turned up. Grabbing my bag, I packed my clothes and make up for work that night, as well my laptop and a few books for university. I still needed to catch up on the work I'd missed because of band practice. I heard the doorbell ring, and slipped my feet into a pair of wedge heels, before calling out my goodbyes and going over to the front door.

As I opened it, Peanut jumped at my legs, his paws dragging against my shoe. I laughed and picket him up, smiling at Andy and stroking the top of Peanut's head. "It looks like she wants to come too." He said with a laugh, reaching out to stroke her too. "Bring her along. Come on, let's get moving." He looked down at the bag by my feet and raised an eyebrow.

"I have to get to work at around nine, so I'm just gonna get ready at your place." He shrugged and picked up the bag, whilst I carried Peanut over to the car. When we got in, Andy kept the car still. "What's wrong? Are you out of gas or something?" He shook his head and turned to face me in his seat.

"I've known you for, what, seven months now?" I nodded slowly, confused as he bit his lip and continued. "So I guess I know you well enough to also be sure that I really like you. Like, really really like you." He looked at me, biting his lip ring, and I took my own into my mouth. The cold metal against my tongue calmed me slightly and I went through a list of possible responses in my head.

"Well, I should hope so. I mean, us getting snowed in was probably the best thing that's ever happened to you." I told him, smirking and turning to face him fully. He just rolled his eyes and leaned in close to me.