A Country Rebel Love Song

Chapter Twenty-eight

*one week later*
  The tour is over and me and Andy are on the flight to London, England. I looked over at a sleeping Andy. He had fallen asleep within five minutes of the flight. I don't blame him, he had a flight all the way from California and then as soon as he got off that plane, we hopped on a plane heading to England. I smiled and gently played with the hair at the back of Andy's head. Andy sighs and his arms wrap tighter around my waist. I lean down and press a kiss to his temple. He smiles in his sleep. I look out the window at the beautiful blue sky as we made our way to England. I can't believe that I am actually doing this. I am spending an entire month in the UK with Andy away from my family. I am going to miss Easter. I am definitely going to enjoy the time away, it's just that I am going to miss spending my free time with family as well. I soon rested my head against the headrest and closed my eyes, drifting off into a peaceful sleep. I am soon woken up by someone gently shaking my shoulder. I say up and rubbed at my eyes. Andy chuckles.
    "Come on Angel, we are in England."
Andy says.
  I stand up and grab my messenger bag. He tangles our fingers together and we walked off the plane. We went to the buggage claim and waited for our luggage to come around. Once it did, me and Andy grabbed it and we were on our way to the exit so we could call a cab. We waited patiently for the cab. Once it pulled up, me and Andy put our duffelbags into the trunk of the car. We then climb into the back.
    "Where to?"
The driver asks.
  Andy tells the driver and we were off on our way. I stared out the window at the scenery as it passed. It is really amazing. It is really beautiful here. This is my first time ever out of the U.S. Andy chuckles at my expressions.
    "Is this your first time in England, Angel?"
Andy asks.
    "This is my first time out of the U.S., period."
I explain.
    "That is amazing. I figured with Brantley being on tour a lot and all, you would have went with him a lot."
He says.
    "Well, I was mostly focused on trying to get my music career started and getting through school and stuff. Like, I didn't want to miss out on the last few years of my high school career so I mainly worked on cds and all of that stuff. So then as soon as I finished high school, Daniel pushed me through tons of tours. I mean, I didn't even get to come home for holidays. He had me on back to back tours with artists all over the world. Different genres country and pop. He knew that I didn't like pop music and I asked him not to put me on tour with pop artist, but he did anyways. Tour after tour, I never got a break until Brantley put his foot down and that's when things started to settle down some."
I say.
    "I'll be glad when you are able to change companies so that you won't have to deal with that dick anymore."
He says.
    "If you only knew. I could tell you all the horror stories, but I'd rather not relive them."
I say.
    "I can only imagine."
He says.
   We finally make it too the small house cabin thing that Andy had rented out for the duration of our stay. I, without him knowing, went ahead and got a rental car delivered to the house, which I paid for because I felt guility for letting him pay for the cabin. We got out and Andy paid the cab driver and we grabbed our duffels from the trunk and walked inside. Andy was confused when he saw the rental car keys sitting on the table. He picks them up and looks at them.
    "I went ahead and ordered the rental car, they brought it and put it in the carport this morning and locked everything back up."
I explain.
    "Angel, you didn't have to do that."
He says.
    "It's just that you paid for the csbin and I felt guility for not helping so I called and got the car."
I say.
  He chuckles and shakes his head.
    "You really didn't have to do that, Angel."
He says.
    "Well, were you going to let me help with anything else?"
I ask, raising my eyebrow.
  He chuckles.
    "I guess you are right. I probably wouldn't have let you pay for anything else."
He says.
    "Exactly."
I say.
  He chuckles.
    "So what's on the agenda today?"
I ask.
    "Well, we are going to first rest up some and then tonight I am taking you out."
He says.
    "Sounds fun, but what are we going to do the entire day here?"
I ask.
    "I was thinking watch Netflix and cuddle."
He says.
  I chuckle and shake my head. We go into the bedroom and climb into the bed with Andy's laptop. He logs into his Netflix and pulls up the season and episode of Supernatural we were on. As the opening title comes on, I cuddle into Andy's awaiting arms. He smiles and rests his head ontop of mine. I watch the show contently as Andy rubs small circles into my tanned skin at my hip at was showing due to my top riding up slightly. I smiled, tiredly. Andy chuckles.
    "Get some sleep, Angel. I'll wake you up in time for you to get ready for our date."
He whispers.
  I sigh, and shake my head.
    "I want to spend time with you, and I can't do that if I am asleep."
I say.
  He chuckles and shakes his head.
    "You are one subborn woman."
He says.
  I smile and kiss his cheek.
    "I know."
I say.
  He smiles.
    "I love you."
He whispers.
    "I love you too."
I whisper back.
  He kisses me. I kiss back until I run out of breath and had to pull away. Andy smiled and rested his forehead on mine.
    "You are so beautiful."
He whispers.
  I blush and look away.
    "Stop it."
I say.
    "Angel, you are beautiful. Don't sell yourself short."
He says.
  I sigh.
    "Andy, I told you that I was insecure and that I had trouble with compliments. It's not exactly your fault."
I say.
    "I know Angel. I'm here though. I'm here to help you through all of that. One step at a time."
He whispers.
  I nodd and look away. I couldn't handle looking into his bright blue eyes. He gently tilts my face up with his soft hands. I sigh and look up to meet his eyes.
    "Please Angel, stop selling yourself short."
He whispers.
    "I know, I know. I try and it just gets harder everyday."
I whisper.
    "I know."
He whispers.
  We go back to watching the show and Andy rests his head on my shoulder.
    "You might want to start getting ready."
He says.
  I nodd and climb out of bed.
    "Is it fancy or casual?"
I ask.
    "Fancy."
He says.
  I sigh and go over to my suitcase. I grab out a royal blue halter top just below the thigh dress, a black over top jacket, black flats, diamond tear drop earrings, and a stack of silver bracelets. I then grabbed my makeup bag. I go into the bathroom which is convently connected to the bedroom. I change quickly and start adding makeup to my tanned skin. Once I was done with that, I stepped into my flats. I then went back and grabbed Andy's straightener from his bag. He looked up when he saw me walk in. He smiles.
    "You look amazing, Angel."
He says.
    "Thanks. I just have to finish up my hair and the bathroom is all yours."
I say, walking back in to finish up my hair.
  I plug in the straightener and comb out my hair as I waited for it to heat up. Once it did, I got to work on my hair. I finally got finished my hair rested around my waist. I then took my fine toothed comb and teased it at the top a little bit and pinned some of my hair back with some bobby pins. Once I was finished with that, I unplugged the straightener and walked out. Andy smiles when he sees my appearance.
    "You look amazing, Angel."
He whispers.
    "Thanks."
I say, looking down a light blush spreading across my cheeks.
  He soon gets up and grabs a pair of skinny jeans, a black button up, and his black boots. He also grabs a pair of black boxers.
    "I'll be back in a few. I got to shower and such."
He says, grabbing a blowdryer.
    "Alright. Don't be to long."
I say.
  He smiles.
    "You're adorable. I'll be as quick as I can."
He says.
  He then closes the door. I hear the shower turn on. My phone rings from its place on the bedside table. I pick it up and look at the caller id. It was Brantley. I quickly answer.
    "Hello?"
I answer.
    "Hey there McKinley, how's England treating you?"
He asked.
    "Everything has been great. We rested after we first for here, mostly watching movies and such. We are about to go out on a date, now."
I say.
    "That's adorable."
He says.
  I giggle.
    "Yeah, he's carrying me somewhere fancy, so of course I had to where a dress."
I say.
    "He really doesn't know that you don't like fancy places does he?"
He says.
    "Not really, but I'm not going to say much. I love him, and I'm willing to make some sacrifices."
I say.
    "Yeah, I guess that's what love is all about. Taking chances and making sacrifices."
He says.
    "Yeah, it takes a while to realize it, but that's what it is all about."
I say.
  There is a cry in the background.
    "I gotta go. It's time to feed Mason and put him down for a nap. I'll call you later though."
He says.
    "Alright, Brantley. Take care."
I say.
    "I will. You be careful out there."
He says.
  Andy soon walks out of the bathroom and his hair is gelled up into his normal quiff. He smiles as he picks his tie up from his suitcase and begins tying it.
    "You ready?"
He asks.
    "Yeah."
I say with a smile.
  He comes over and tangles our fingers together. We then walk down to the garage. Andy smiles when he sees the black 2013 dodge challenger.
    "You got a car exactly like the one that I have."
He says with a smile.
    "Yeah, I figured it would make you feel a little more at home."
I say.
  Andy climbs into the drivers side after helping me into the passenger side. He then drives down the street. We finally make it to the restaurant and it is an Italian one.
    "Reservation for Biersack."
Andy says to the lady at the front desk.
    "Ah, there you are. Right this way sir."
She says, leading us back to a small secluded table with twinkling fairy lights all around.
  Andy smiles and pulls my chair out and then gently pushes it back in when I sit down.
    "Do you guys want any wine or champagne?"
The waitress asks.
    "Oh umm no ma'am."
Andy answers politely.
    "Okay that's fine. What would you two like to drink?"
She says.
    "Coke will be fine."
Andy answers.
    "Same for me."
I say.
  She smiles and writes it down.
    "Okay, I'll be back in a few minutes with your drinks and to take your orders."
She says.
  She then walks back to the front. I smile and look around the area.
    "This place is really beautiful."
I say.
  He chuckles.
    "Yeah, me and the boys used to come and eat here before award shows and such. Listen, I know you're not big on the whole fancy restaurant thing, but trust me this place has amazing food."
He says.
  I giggle and shake my head.
    "It's completely fine Andy. I'm willing to make some sacrifices for love. If dressing up, and going to a fancy restaurant is one that I have to make then I am more than willing to do so."
I say.
  He smiles.
    "You're right. Love is about making choices and sacrifices. I've sacrificed so much for love and I am willing to do anything as love as you are happy, Angel."
He says, gently rubbing his thumb over the top of my hand.
  Soon enough the waitress is back with our drinks, and she sits them in front of us.
    "Have you two decided what you would like to eat?"
She asks.
    "I'll have the chicken Alfredo."
Andy says.
    "And for the lady?"
She says, turning to me.
    "I'll have the same."
I say with a smile.
  She nodds and she walks off. Andy takes a sip from his coke.
    "I can't wait until we get out food. I'm about to die."
Andy complains.
  I giggle, my hand over my mouth.
    "You goofball. If you were that hungry, I could have fixed you something at the cabin."
I say.
    "I wasn't hungry then."
He explains.
  I chuckle and shake my head.
    "Well, very convient time to get hungry then huh?"
I tease.
    "Meanie."
He says, sticking his tongue out at me.
  I giggle.
    "You goof."
I say.
  The waitress soon brings us our food. She sits it down in front of the two of us.
    "Enjoy your meal."
She says.
  Andy smiles and thanks her.  We eat in silence. Andy was right, the food here is amazing. I quickly finish up my food and Andy chuckles.
    "Looks like I wasn't the only one who was hungry."
He says.
  I roll my eyes playfully. The waitress comes back over.
    "Are you two ready for your check?"
She asks, with a smile.
  Andy smiles and nodds.
    "I'll be right back with it."
She says.
  Andy reaches over the table and grabs my hand. I smile. He does the same. The waitress soon comes back with the check. Andy takes out his wallet and counts out the correct amount along with a tip. We stand up and walk hand in hand back to the rental car. Andy then drove us back to the cabin. We walked inside and as soon as we stepped inside the door, I stepped out of my flats. Andy chuckled.
    "Do you really not like wearing fancy clothes that much?"
He asks.
    "I'm used to wearing jeans and boots, so yeah I'm not really one for dresses and stuff like that."
I say with a shrugg.
    "I hope you brought a pair of your boots because I have a surprise for you later this week if the weather premits."
He says.
  I smile.
     "Of course I brought a pair of my boots. That's like asking Brantley if he is a biker or something."
I say.
  He chuckles.
    "I was just making sure."
He says.
  I giggle.
    "I know. I'm just joking around with ya anyways."
I say, with a yawn.
  He gently rubs my shoulders.
    "Lets go get some sleep."
He says.
    "That I can agree on."
I say.
  We go into the bedroom. I grab a pair of yoga pants and one of Andy's black tank tops. I go into the bathroom and change quickly, pulling my hair into a messy ponytail. I come back out and Andy is clad in his Batman pajama pants and a black tshirt. I smile and we climb into the bed. Andy pulls the blankets over is and clicks off the bedside lamp. I cuddle into his side and he wraps his arms around my waist. I lay my head on his chest and let the sound of his gentle heartbeat lull me off to sleep.