An Unforgotten Dream
By: Emma Warren
Ashley POV (Chapter 1)
I was sitting in the food court while at the LA mall around the sunset strip, writing an emotional song for my band, 'Striking 12's second record. I had Pandora playing on my Iphone set on the 'Black Veil Brides' station. So of course I didn't want to be disturbed. 'Perfect Weapon' started playing, I couldn't help playing the guitar chords with my left hand and singing. My voice was apparently louder than I thought because this guy came over and sat in the seat next to mine. After about five minutes, he was still there. I was getting insanely annoyed so I took out my headphones and turned to the side, fully prepared to tell him how fucked up he was being. "Okay, dude..." I stopped because one thing that I know that's the same in Australia and America is that you do not tell Andy Biersack that he was being fucked up.
"Go on." He urged after flashing me one of his signature smiles. Shit man, you're putting me off. "Okay, dude you're totally gorgeous... oh my god. Did I just say that? I'm so sorry." Fuck Ashley, where your mind right now? "I thought it was cute." Andy said blushing. "I'm Andy by the way." He held out his hand. I took it; his hand was soft and pale. Before I could take my hand away, Andy pulled out a sharpie and wrote his number on my hand. "I wrote my number on your hand because I thought we could meet up again sometime." Andy explained and started playing with his hair. He was nervous! "Sure." I replied smoothly. "But, how do you know I'm not some crazed fan who'll stalk you forever? And you don't know my name yet either, it's Ashley by the way." I smiled as I took my hand away from his. "I have a feeling that you're not a crazed fan, because you didn't start screaming and trying to kiss me when you noticed who I was." Andy said which made me feel proud of myself for not acting like that. "So, are you in a band?" he asked
"Yea, I play guitar, piano, and back-up vocals for 'Striking12' you can check us out if you want to." I said
"I certainly will! You're really talented by the way." His enthusiasm made me giggle, I never giggle! "Wait, you're only back-up? I would've thought you'd be lead judging from your talent." He smiled again. God Andy, stop giving me that beautiful smile! I turned away so he couldn't see the extent of my blush. Turning back around I said, "no, Lily's our vocalist, she's way better than me. Besides I'm not that good."
"Well I certainly think you're really talented at vocals!" he exclaimed " and that's coming from me, the artist of that song." He pulled his hand up to his hair again.
"Well, I have to go. Lemme give you my number so we know who's who I guess." I said to Andy "okay, I'll text you later. Bye." Replied Andy as he got up and started walking away. Almost instantly, two girls came running up to Andy screaming and wanting autographs. Before doing anything, Andy turned around smiled and waved at me, I grinned and waved back then turned and walked away.