Eye Catching | a.b. fanfic

Chapter 7

I admired myself in the mirror after showering and getting dressed. My lip was very bruised, and still swollen. Not to mention it hurt... I shrugged it off, it was worth it. I met Andy in the kitchen as he was flipping through the paper sipping on his coffee. "Morning love." I said as I kissed his cheek and took a sip of his coffee. "Morning sweetheart." he replied. "What's on the agenda for you guys today?" I asked as I peeled and chopped a banana at the counter. "We have some work to do in the studio... I figured you'd enjoy tagging along and seeing what its like." he replied, looking up over the paper as I stared back. Andy was allowing me in the studio with the band? I could hear snippets of the tracking and lyrics? "Me?" I said, shock in my voice. "Yes, you are my girlfriend after all." he replied shaking his head with a laugh. "Wow... I'd love to!" I replied adding some granola to my bowl with a little honey and blueberries. "Good, because I'd make you go even if you didn't want to." he replied with a smirk. "Wait, why?" I asked, partially choking on my granola, earning a thump on the back from Andy. "Regardless of where I am, I like you being around. You calm me, and I just like spending time with you in general. And to top that, I'd like you to see how we begin the process of a new album. It's pretty cool, if I do say so myself." he stated as he folded up the paper and finished his coffee. "Aren't you going to eat anything?" I asked, taking my dishes to the sink and rinsing them before placing them in the dishwasher. "Nah, not hungry." he replied as he grabbed his keys and jacket, handing me mine. We both got ready and headed out in to the chill of the morning and got in the car. By the time I planted my butt on the seat I was already shivering.

Andy turned the car on and blasted the heat as we backed out. The first initial minutes were brutal until the engine heated up allowing the heat to thaw us. By the time we arrived at the studio I was nice and toasty. I didn't want to get out of the car. "Do we really have to?" I whined. Andy nodded with a grin. We both hopped out of the car and raced to the door. Entering the studio I took in all of the artwork on the walls... from the records, to the album covers, plaques... you name it. Andy led me down a corridor and in to a door- last on the left. Upon entering the guys greeted us as they were all sitting around on the sofas. "Hey guys!" I said excitedly, hugging each before taking a seat next to Andy. "Krystin, this is Bob. Bob, this is my girl." Andy said as he introduced us. I shook Bob's hand before it clicked. "Bob... Rock?" I asked, excitement creeping in to my tone. "The one and only!" he replied. "Wow, its great to meet you." I replied with a friendly smile. "You as well. Excited to see what goes in to making a record?" he asked. I nodded happily. He gave me the thumbs up as he turned back to equipment in front of him. I had no idea what any of this stuff was. I just sat back, watched, and listened as he worked with the guys. About two hours later, they had planned for Andy to go over some of the vocals for one of the songs. He stood, placing a kiss on my forehead before entering in to the booth and getting situated. Bob motioned for me to take a seat in between he and Jake. He gave me a pair of headphones and smiled before talking to Andy. "You ready?" he asked. "Hell yeah!" Andy replied giving us the thumbs up. With that, he sang. Hearing his voice raw, without backing music was definitely different. And a treat at that... it was beautiful... deep and raspy. And then came his scream. I'm sure the guys all heard my jaw hit the table. I put my hand over my mouth, at a loss for words. He was amazing. He finished, Bob said something and Andy came out. "Well?" he asked, eyeing me curiously. "Well. You. I. Good." I stammered. I shook my head, getting up and exiting the room. I made my way outside and pulled my pack of cigarettes out of my pocket. Yes, I smoke. No one knows and I've been trying to keep it that way. I moved a few feet away from the door, putting my back to the wind. I lit my cigarette taking a few long draws. I began to sing to myself, Lost It All. Shivering, I sang a little louder trying to distract myself. "Krystin?" I jumped, my cigarette falling to the ground. "What the hell!" I shrieked as I whipped around to find myself face to face with Andy. "Not only did I just find out that you can sing and have one hell of a voice, but you smoke too..." Andy trailed off as he put his arms around me. "Is everything okay?" he asked quietly. "Yes, I was just really taken a back by the rawness of your voice and truly beautiful it is without the music. I only smoke when I'm nervous by the way... this pack has been in my purse for about three months now." I replied handing him the pack of cigarettes. He shook his head, pocketing them before kissing me lightly. "Let's go back in, its cold out here. We have a few hours left, we ordered pizza. Little of everything, we didn't know what you liked..." he said with his hand on the back of his neck as we reached the door. I couldn't help but chuckle. "Sound good to me." I replied. He held the door as we entered and held my hand as we stalked down the corridor.

"When you get in there, tackle CC." he stated with his hand on the door knob. I raised my eyebrow and he pouted. "Fine." I replied giggling. As he opened the door, I immediately set my sights on CC. I lunged at him. "TICKLE MONSTER!" I cackled as he tried to get up and run. I latched on for dear life, causing him to take off with me still clinging to him. "Uncle! Uncle! I give!" he wailed in between laughter as he collapsed to the floor. I stood up and fist bumped Andy. "SCORE ONE FOR KRYSTIN, ZERO FOR CC!" I hollered. "Andy the crowd goes wild!" Bob exclaimed. Jake, Jinx, Ashley, Andy and I all 'woooo'. CC pulled himself up and dusted off his bottom. "You, you, are a bully." he said as he stuck his tongue out before giving me a smile. "And for a girl who's only what? Four foot nothing... you're pretty damn strong." he replied holding his fist up. I fist bumped him and sat back down as the guys began to finish up their work for the day. In between, we all ate pizza and enjoyed quality time as a whole. It was nice. I rather enjoyed myself. As they finished up, the guys and I all headed outside. As we got outside, the guy's phones all went off. They each pulled them out and read through the message they received. "Gig tomorrow." Jake said. "Sweet." Jinxx replied. Andy looked at me and smiled. "You're coming too!" he stated with a grin. I was excited, I couldn't wait to see them perform for the second time since that fateful night back home. Home... that reminded me, I had to leave on Friday... I shook this thought from my head as we all climbed in our cars and headed off to our own activities for the rest of the evening.