Wake Me Up

Chapter 9

Andy's POV : After hugging and crying for what seemed like forever I explained things to Monica.

"Monica" "Yes ?" "I'm absolutely sorry about everything that happened last month. You didn't deserve that, I never deserved you. You deserve someone who won't treat you like sh.it, walk away, and then come back crawling to you apologising. The point is...I absolutely lo-adore you. I know you're probably never going to forgive me but I will never stop saying sorry. I'm sorry that I ruined our friendship, a long with everything else." "I forgive you...about just last month though. I need more time about what happened last year." I just smiled. She even gave me her number. Shocker, right ?

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Monica's POV : Being around Andy made my anxiety go up way more than it needed to be. I drove him home, on MY way home I stopped starbucks. Coffee always calmed me down. When I went to open the door, I dropped my keys. Dang it.

Just as I was about to pick them up, someone beat me to it. "here you go," said the drop dead gorgeous stranger. I couldn't help but feel nervous. "T-thank you, and your name is ???" "Dave, nice to meet you," he said extending his hand and sending me a smile. I shaked it. "Monica," I smiled. "Well, Monica I hope I run into you again," Dave said walking away sending me a wink. I couldn't help but smile.

When I arrived home Andy was waiting for me at my doorstep. I immediately texted Josh and told him not to come out with Hope, to stay in my room and lock it.

"Hey, Andy." I said with a small smile. He was wearing an ivory button up shirt with some nice shoes and slacks. Plus a tie. "I know this is last minute but I...well do you- wanttogooutwithmetonight ?" Andy asked. Awh he was too cute. I chuckled lightly. Just give him a chance. "why not ?" i sent him a playful wink and allowed him to wait on my couch meanwhile.

My hair was looking great today, it's super thick, curly, and black. So why not just wear out like this right ? I trudged to my closet to pick out what to wear. I decided on an ivory lace dress.

I had just gotten my nails done yesterday, they were matte black mountain peaks. I chose my favorite shiny light nude heels. I didn't wear make up at all, i liked staying natural but tonight I decided on wearing some.

My wings came out perfectly. I applied mascara, and a reddish-brownish lipstick. I shaved my legs and armpits. I added a gold and diamond rolex. I brushed my teeth as well.

Before I headed downstairs, I went into my room to check on Josh. When I opened the door it revealed a sleeping Josh. Awh, Faith AN/// I CHANGED HER NAME TO FAITH was sleeping on top of him. I definitely had to bring him food when I came back. I closed the door and made my way downstairs.

Andy's POV : I waited a while for Monica. We had to leave any minute now. I heard someone coming down the stairs and I assumed it was her. I was right.

When my eyes laid on Monica...I promise you my mouth dropped. I would be lying if I didn't say I wasn't drooling. The whole time I was wondering, how could someone be so perfect ? I needed cardiac arrest (bad suns anyone ???). She is absolutely beautiful. Memories flooded my mind of our past.

My heart beats were ×1OO now. Monica is like the sun. Without the sun, we'd be dead. We NEEDED the sun. It is a necessity. Sometimes it can cause us sunburn but also provide us with a nice tan. God, I don't think anyone knows just how much she means to me. No one else would have this affect on me.

"Ready to go ?" she asked hesitantly. Was she feeling insecure ? "Y-y-yea, let's go," Dang Flabbit. Stop being nervous. I opened the car door for her and started the engine.

It was only 7 meaning the sun would set at 8. I actually wasn't taking her to a fancy restaurant, I was taking her somewhere I knew she would love.

I drove up to that hill that overlooks the city. She looked confused but I grabbed her arm and made our way to the picnic blanket. I had gotten us alfredo pasta with chicken, a ceaser salad, chocolate strawberries, tres leches cake, and champagne. I also had candles around the picnic blanket. Along with a stereo. I was going to play songs from 'If you were a movie, this would be your soundtrack'.

"Andy this is beautiful...thank you." Monica said while the flames of the candles glistened in her brown eyes. "You're welcome, shall we start eating ? Oh wait we must pray first." I said grabbing her hands into mine and started a short prayer. "Dear God, thank you for this food that we are about to receive. Thank you for letting us reunite on this lovely evening. May we receive your blessing. Amen." "Amen, indeed," Monica said barely inaudible.

I handed Monica a white square plate along with some silverware. I pulled out the container with the Alfredo pasta and served her. I then added salad to her plate as well. I did the same for me.

I looked at her as she took a bite, I was cautious about what she would think considering everything was homemade by my mom and I. Her eyes lit up, "wow, this is, this is great Andy." I sent her a smile, a silent thank you. "Yea it's homemade." Her eyes went wide and she started coughing. "Wow, are you that shocked ?" but then I realized "Oh-Oh God you're choking !" I popped open the champagne, the top hit my plate and hit me right in my eye. I screamed out in pain but grabbed a champagne glass and filled up, handing it to Monica.

Monica chugged it all down, wow that's hot. She then licked her lips. "Thank you." I gave her a thumbs up. Then she started laughing like there was no tomorrow. "What's so funny ?" "It's just that I can't believe it hit your eye. Awh are you okay ?" She was trying to catch her breath but couldn't. I laughed with her. "I'm probably gonna get a black eye though," I said pouting. We continued to eat and it was finally time for dessert.

I pulled the items out and gave Monica the bigger slice and more strawberries than me. "OMG Andy is this your mom's 'tres leches' pastel ?!" she asked excitedly. "of course." Monica took the biggest bite out of her slice. She then drank some more champagne. She was done eating in 2 minutes I kid you not. Monica grabbed her stomach and pouted. But proceeded to eat her chocolate covered strawberries. I chuckled lightly.

Once we were done eating, we laid down even though you're not supposed to. We looked up at the stars and just took in their beauty. We tried finding some constellations. Then i started up a conversation that I've been wanting to.

"Monica ?"
"Yes ?"
"What happened after I left ?"
"I u-um...I was devastated. I just couldn't stay here anymore. I packed up my bags and headed to San Antonio. That year, really changed me. I hated everything but then I found Josh, agai-"
"Wait, I'm sorry. What do you mean again ?"
"He was Halsey's boyfriend."
Suddenly everything fell into place, then she continued.
"Josh helped me so much. I love him, he's a brother to me. If it wasn't for him, my life would've gone downhill."
"What do you mean go down hill ?"
"He made me eat again, trust again, get my life on track, and just become happy in general."
"I really messed you up, huh ?"
"No doubt, but I am a mess still. Still recovering." she said turned her head towards me and proceeded to talk.
"But messes attract cleaners," she whispered.

I didn't notice how close I was getting until I felt her breath. But she didn't pull away either. I leaned in, our lips BARELY touching. "i want to kiss you so bad," I whispered. "then do it...." she said seductively. Just as I was about to, my phone rang. FREAKING

Monica quickly pulled away and looked down at the ring on her finger. "Andy !!!" Brandon yelled into the phone. "WHAT ?! This better be important !" "We asked Dave again and he said YES !!! WE HAVE A SECOND VOCALIST !!! COME DOWN TO THE STUDIO" He exclaimed. "OH MY GOSH THANK YOU JESUS HALLELUJAH ! OKAY WELL I GOTTA GO I'LL MEET YOU THERE !" I yelled hanging up. This was going to be great.