Eye Catching | a.b. fanfic

Chapter 5

I was standing in the airport, I had managed to track down my bags however I couldn't find the guys. I decided to sit, and wait. Better to stay put and have them come to me... especially since I was so new to this I was afraid of getting lost in the airport. I pulled out my phone to check Facebook when someone took a seat beside me. "Hey pretty." I looked over at the guy beside me. Something about him immediately gave me a bad vibe. My stomach tensed up and I began to sweat. I carefully put my phone back in my pocket, and kept my hand on my suitcases, making a mental note that my back pack was secured on my back. "Hey, sorry. I can't talk I'm meeting my brothers, I have to go find them." I blurted quickly as I stood up and began to walk away not looking back. It was no use though, he was following me. As I rounded the corner, I see the guys at the end of the hallways by the entrance. I quickened my pace, the man quickening his. I met the gaze of Jake as my eyes gave way to the flood of tears as I broke into a run. I wasn't quick enough, the guy grabbed my arm. Jake seen first, he ran down the hallways towards me, the guys following. "Let me go, my brothers are here." I begged between sobs. "Yeah, right, lets go." the guy huffed as he turned and started pulling me with him. I let go of my bag and pulled away, managing to break free from his grip. I grabbed my bag and turned back towards the guys as he made another grab for me. I crashed into Jake's chest as CC, Jinxx, and Ashley grabbed the man and pinned him down as security bounded over to see what the commotion was about. I was a mess... hysterical with sobs, shaking like a leaf. What in the world just happened? Who was this guy and why had he chosen me? Jake's arms held me comfortingly and protectively. Brotherly. As security handcuffed the man, the rest of the guys grabbed my suitcases and backpack as they led the way out of the airport. They had given their information to Security so that they could contact me later for my statement and so I could press charges.

The breeze and bright sun was welcoming and warmed me, instantly making me feel better however I was still shook. The guys and I piled into Jake's car and headed to Andy's house for the big surprise. "You okay kid?" CC asked from the passenger seat. He turned his torso slightly so he could look me in the face. "I will be." I replied, managing a smile. "Good. Don't let nothing ruin this for you, and just remember... we got you kid." Jinxx stated from beside me giving my shoulder a gentle squeeze. Jake put on some Motley Crew and the five of us sang along with the windows down and the wind blowing through the car. I was still on edge, I just didn't understand what I had done wrong... I wasn't dressed provocatively... and I wasn't butting into anyone else's business... Maybe that's why... maybe I was an easy target as I was along in a rather large and bustling airport... I pushed these thoughts from my mind as Jake pulled in to a drive way. Ashley got out of the car first and went in ahead of us to distract Andy so the guys and I could enter nearly undetected. My excitement was finally out weighing my nerves of the airport incident. I had butterflies in my stomach and I wanted to puke. Jake put her arm around me and chuckled. "Nervous huh?" he asked. I nodded and kicked at the ground. "What if he doesn't want me here?" I asked just above a whisper. "Kid, please! The man hasn't stopped talking about you since he met you at the concert." CC snickered as he said this. They guys walked ahead of me and I followed behind as they walked in to Andy's house. We were stood in the living room when Jake quickly grabbed me causing me to squeak. He made me sit on the sofa between Jinxx and CC as he went to find Andy and Ashley. They must be in the kitchen because CC, Jinxx and I could hear the three of them talking.

"Jake, look what he did to my drawing!" Andy whined. "Oh boo hoo. Come here, I gotta show you something dude." Jake replied. "Yeah, go with Jake." Ashley replied. "No, I won't not until you apologize for ruining my drawing. I've worked on this for the last few days and then you come in here all Outlaw-ish and ruin it!" Andy replied. I had to do everything I could not to giggle. I could almost picture him crossing his arms and pouting like a little school boy. "Dude..." I heard CC sigh. "CC, JINXX, BRING THAT BAG IN HERE RIGHT NOW!" Ashley hollered out. CC and Jinxx began to giggle maniacally on either side of me before pulling me up and dragged me around the corner. The stopped and stood me in the door way, Andy had his back to me. It was at this point that Ashley grabbed the drawing and began to tear it slowly. Andy flailed his arms and I could see his face from the side turning red. I stifled my laugh and crept up behind him slowly, and quietly. Ashley laid the drawing down on the on the table and crossed his arms with an amused grin on his face. "ASHLEY ABROCKET PURDY! WHY THE HELL DID YOU DO THAT?! THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MY NEW TATTOO." Andy shrieked.

As Andy was about to stand up, I wrapped my arms around him. "Hi love." I said softly as I placed a kiss on his cheek and let go. He slowly turned his head, focusing his gaze on me. He was in utter shock... it took him a minute to register that I was actually standing in front of him, in his house, in Cali. His jaw dropped as he stood up and grabbed me in a bone crushing hug. He loosened his grip a moment after but didn't let go. The guys took this as a queue and walked out and went to hang out in the living room. And let go and just glared at me. "I can't believe you're here..." he said quietly. "You're okay with me being here... right?" I asked looking at the ground. And caught my chin with his pointer finger and lifted my head so I was looking him in the face again. He brushed my hair behind my ear and placed a soft kiss on my lips. As he pulled away, he kissed my forehead. "Sweetheart, I'm ecstatic that you're here." he replied as Jake came back in. "Uh, guys? I'm sorry to interrupt but Krystin, phones for you..." he states as he held the phone out to me.

A few minutes later, I brought the phone back to Jake in the living room, Andy following and taking a seat on the sofa. He grabbed my wrist and pulled me on to his lap, wrapping his arms around my waist. "So, Andy..." I trailed. "Hm?" he grunted with his head resting on my back. "There was... an incident at the airport and I have to go to the local police station to give them my statement and press charges... I don't know how to get there..." I said quietly, looking at Jake who gave me a thumbs up in support. "Incident? What do you mean?" he asked, worry resonating in his voice. It was then that my emotions flooded back. The guys filled him in on what happened. An hour later we all headed out to the local police station to deal with this. And never faltered once, he made sure I knew he was there and he made sure I knew I was safe with him. I knew in my heart that as long as I was with Andy, and the guys were around I was safe. After dealing with the police and pressing charges, the guys drove Andy and I back to his place and dropped us off. We said our see you later's, and Andy and I went in side. He collapsed on the sofa and pulled me down with him, wrapping his arm around me in another hug. "Krystin, I really am happy that you're here." he kissed the top of my head and pulled a blanket over the both of us as we both drifted off.