Divine and Wretched

Chapter 24

                                                                                (Andy's POV) 

  We're in the the last city on our tour of Europe, Paris. I'm ready to keep this journey alive. We have run into other Downworlders while here. There have been attacks here too but most of them survived luckily. "Paris is so pretty." Ashley says as we head back to our hotel room. We've had a long day today with lots of sightseeing. Seeing a lot of the amazing attractions that France has to offer. Its absolutely beautiful. 

  "We chose to enjoy who we are and not hide it." I say, kissing him back. 

  He laughs. "I'm glad we can be us without having to worry about being judged." He agrees. 

  I grin. "yes. I know that. Its crazy that we're here in the most romantic city in the world." I state. "Its amazingly beautiful." I say. 

  He leans over to kiss me. "Yes it is." He says. "But you're more gorgeous. And I'm grateful to call you my husband." 

  I laugh. "Yes but I'm grateful to call you mine for the rest of our lives." I state. 

  He gets up. "Come on. Lets go to the Eiffel Tower." 

  I grin. "That's fine by me. I've always wanted to go up there." I say. 

  He pays for our dinner. "I know. So have I and I figured since we're here, we should go." He explains, calling a cab. 

 I laugh as I get in the cab. "This is so romantic and insane but I love this." I explain. 

  He nods. "Yes I'm a sucker for cheesy romance moments. To be honest, this is a dream come true." 

  I look him in the eyes. "In all honesty this is where I wanted to take you to propose but I didn't have the money to." I explain. 

  He leans against me as we go up to the top. "That's sweet but your proposal was perfect the way it was." He states. 

  I smile as we get up to the top of the tower. "I know. I'm glad you married me anyway. I'm lucky to have found someone who loves me for me no matter what happens." I kiss his cheek. 

 I look over the railing at the sky. "The stars aligned for us to be together forever. Ashley Purdy-Biersack, I love you." 

  He dips me. "I love you too, Andy Biersack-Purdy." He then kisses me. I kiss back and lean into him as I do. I'm so completely in love with him and I want the world to know it. I am spending the rest of my life with the most incredible person I've ever met. He's the only one for me. 

  He smirks as he pulls me back up. "Shall we dance?" He says as band starts playing a slow song. 

  I roll my eyes and laugh. "Sure. I would love that." I state. He pulls me close to him and puts his arms around my waist I grin as he does so. "Take your hand in mine and tell me you love me." I sing to him. 

  He giggles. "I love hearing you sing." He states. 

  I smile. "I know you do. By the way, I have news." 

  He raises an eyebrow. "What news would that be?" He asks. 

  "About the band." I say. "We have a meeting with a record label in three weeks." I state. 

  He grins and then pulls away. "I thought we weren't going to talk about band stuff." He says. "But thats amazing." He says. 

  I lean into his chest. "I'm proud of us. And I know I broke that rule, sorry but I thought you should know." I explain. 

  He laughs, putting his head on my shoulder. "Yes, you broke a rule. How did you find that out?" He asks. 

  "CC texted me to let me know." I state, looking at the time. "Holy shit! Its two in the morning and we have a flight in the morning." I state, pulling away. 

  He sighs. "Okay. Then we need to go back to the hotel." he agrees. 

  I take his hand as we go back to the hotel. Tonight was so special and I'll remember it forever. 

  ~A Day Later~

  We've arrived home! I'm grateful to be home back in L.A. Granted we're both exhausted but its great to be home. "Home sweet home." I state, putting the luggage down. 

  He flops onto the couch. "Yes its nice to be home but someone wants to welcome us home." He says. 

  I roll my eyes. "Ugh but I just want to enjoy our bed and be together." I state. 

  He smiles. "We'll be together anyway but I get your point." He explains. "They want to meet up though." 

  I hesitantly get off the couch. "Goddamn it." I state. "Where's the meetup?" I ask. 

  He checks his text message. "The pub." He answers, getting up. 

  I nod and grab my car keys. "Alright lets go." I state. 

  We head out to the pub to meetup with our bandmates. Its amazing to have such amazing people in my life. I love them but some times they can be annoying. Now is one of those times. 

  "You look exhausted." Jake states in greeting. 

  I nod. "Thanks for pointing that out. We just got home so of course we are." I explain. 

  Ashley nods. "Exactly." he says. 

  Jinxx grins. "Welcome home." He tells us. 

  "Thanks." I say. 

  We spend the night drinking eating, and being goofballs. I absolutely love my friends.