So, the way this will work is it'll be 'time skippy-ish'. I aware that that isn't a term, but I figured you all want to read more about Andy AND Kyoya, not about Andy training day in and day out, playing college games and such. It'll focus mainly on them, or, well, try to.

Though, this one starts with preparing for the first game of the 'Fan Tribute Tour' for winning the gold. But before going to New York, it starts with a meeting again.

I'm sorry... I just got really really sick. Everything is looking up, but I just caught a bit of a cold is all. I'm sorry for leaving you guys for so long.

Thank you for being patient! Thank you for sticking with me!

""Sometimes it takes a good fall to really know where you stand" — Paramore

It was a month and a half later, as Andy ordered a hot chocolate and sat at the same cafe she met Kyoya in the first time. Books open in front of her as well as a notebook where she was taking notes as she waited. Since their first meeting, they'be been talking more, on the phone and such. Everything was falling back into place, but Andy still felt some reservations about all of this. She's not use to forgiving people knows she'll be defensive and cautious for a while. She's also been getting calls from Honey, Mori, Kaoru and Hikaru as well. It was nice to have them again, even if they were a world away. But it was like everything was becoming how it use to be, all happiness and friendship...

Andy missed her mother, so much. It was like with her father. She only had her for a little while, and she was ripped away from her. The only comforting thought is that somewhere, be it in space, heaven, or whatever it is, her mom and dad were together again. Mom did try to date after him, but none of it ever worked out. Jonathan Val was the only man for Melissa. Now, they were reunited, and, hopefully, looking down at her.

She would give anything for advice from both of them. She'd do anything to have just an hour with her father... Andy really wanted to know how he felt about her and her career. An hour with her mother, just to hug her and tell her sorry, and to have them together, to tell them she loved them so much. Andy knew that they could see her and hear her, but she wished she could see them so much.

Her collegiate career has been going great. So far, UNC only lost one game, and that was to Stanford. Andy was so frustrated that day. Losing... it's not something Andy had to deal with often on the National team. After all, this team has only lost five games under Pia as a coach. It mind boggling. Now, she has to face that it's a possibility, and that drove Andy nuts.

The team was nice enough to her, which was cool. After they got through asking her about playing on the national team, and Andy had to get over the fact that this isn't the same team as the national one. She has to get use to a new team, and new teammates, and how they play the game differently than those who she is use to. Andy just saw it as an opportunity to get better as a player.

Four games under her belt, she was getting happier than she was before. Classes were going pretty well... except her math one. She constantly had to text Kyoya, asking him how something was done. The texts like that shocked Kyoya when he first got them. However, now that they were more frequent, it became easy to just slip back into their old relationship.

For Kyoya, his classes were going fine, as he expected. Tamaki and Haruhi dragged him out every weekend, making sure he doesn't just hide away all the time, much to his displeasure. Tamaki and Haruhi have became a lot closer than ever, and he knew something was going to happen soon between them. He was happy for the two of them, but, really, it just reminded him that Andy wasn't there.

Now, Kyoya can live away from her, knowing that she didn't hate him. He can do it, since they were talking a lot more now, but he still misses her... and he knew that would never go away while she was gone.

However, as he walked down the street, with Tamaki and Haruhi behind him, he was happy. He looked into the windows, seeing her. She was looking over some books, writing something in a notebook. As he pushed the door open, her eyes stayed on the book. Soon, he took the seat in front of her, as Tamaki and Haruhi took the other two seats at the table. Tamaki opened his mouth, probably to screech how happy he was she was there. Andy just held up a finger, pausing him. She took out a highlighter and highlighted something. Then, she closes it and looked up. "Alright," She says, "Continue."

"Hello Auntie," Tamaki says, grinning and he leaned over the table to hug her.

Andy smiles, "Hello, there."

As Andy says hello to Haruhi, her eyes met Kyoya's "Hiya," She says leaning over the table and hugging him. He hugged her back, not being able to hold back a smile.

Tamaki stands, "Haruhi, Kyoya, would you both like something?"

Haruhi asks for a tea, while Kyoya get's his usual black coffee.

"If you'd get me another hot chocolate, I'd appreciate it," She says, "Oh, and some Tiramisu too?"

"Sure," He says, walking off.

Andy shuts the book, "I. Hate. Biology."

"Required course," Haruhi asks.

"Yeah," She says. "I've got six classes and a free period in my day. I have a math class and a science class this semester and the next, as well as next year. The rest are all writing classes."

"Four year degree in two," she asks.

"Yeah," Andy says, stretching. "It's freezing here, by the way."

"It's a three degree difference," Kyoya says.

"Humidity," Andy says, "It makes it feel warmer than it actually is."

Tamaki comes back, carefully setting down all the drinks, as well as Andy's dessert.

Andy smiles, picking up a fork.

"When and where is the game," Tamaki asks, smiling.

"Sahlen's Stadium, Rochester, New York, at 2:30 PM," Andy says, "Funny how we start at Abby's hometown."

"Will you be ok," Kyoya asks.

Andy takes a bite, thinking for a second, "First game without Mom... well... It'll be hard. I'm pretty sure I can do it, though. At least, that's what I hope, or else it'll be a nine to five for me."

"Nine to five," Tamaki asks, before taking a sip of his drink.

"A desk job," Andy says, "A paper pushing, pencil skirt wearing, asshole boss type job."

"I can't imagine you in a job like that," Haruhi admits.

Andy nods, eating another bite of cake. She let them speak casually with one another as she eats her food. As she sets the fork down, she looks up at Kyoya.

"So, apparently, my grandfather had like this trust fund set up for me," She says, taking a drink of her hot chocolate.

"The one you never met," He questions.

"Yeah," She says.

"You've never met him?" Tamaki frowns, "Why not?"

"He didn't approve of my mom and dad when they were young," She says, "And he's got a very... dangerous lifestyle?"

"That doesn't mean you leave out family," Tamaki says, leaning towards her.

"You guys are more of my family that he ever was," She says, "It's hard to feel that bond with someone who never was in my life, who never tried to be in my life. Why should I feel that way when, to him, I might as well not be family at all."

"You at least owe him a thank you," Haruhi says.

"I don't owe anyone anything," Andy says, "Nor does anyone owe me anything. All squared away in my mind."

Haruhi looks to the girl next to her, "Are you ok? You're more... angry, than normal."

Andy looks down at her book, "I'm just sick of all the pity looks I'm getting, from everyone. My new teammates, my professors... I'm fine. Things happen in life, and you just have to work at it. If it can't be changed, then it can't, but if it can, you try. I don't need constant reminders every time when I see someone's eyes."

Kyoya closes his eyes, "You're not fine."

Andy glanced at him, "Oh, really?"

"You look like you haven't slept in days," He says, "Besides that Tiramisu, I'm willing to bet you haven't eaten either."

Andy glares, pouting a little. "Jeeze, and I an open book? Holy shit."

Kyoya says nothing, just gives her a concerned look.

"I'll go eat something, alright," She says, "And I have no choice but to sleep soon anyways."

"You could always ask for help," Tamaki says, a small frown on his face.

"After years of being on my own, it's a hard habit to break," Andy says. "Everyone is always willing to tell you they'd help if you need it, but when you actually need it, everyone is no where to be found..." She stops, closing her eyes, "It's like... if people see you as 'strong' they figure you don't need help, that if they ignore you, you'll pull through on your own. That isn't the case, and it never will be the case. No one is strong all the time... no one."

"Then why are you pushing us away, when we're just trying to be the ones there for you," Kyoya asks.

Andy smiles sadly, "I hate when you do things like that."

"You're trying to avoid the question," Haruhi says.

"Years of practice," Andy says, "After so many years of just me, myself and I... it just becomes a habit."

"Then break it and tell us what's wrong," Tamaki says, smiling at her, "You'll be fine. All of us here love you, and we're willing to help."

"I know," Andy says, "I know." She sighs, looking up, "I'll try not to do it anymore. I'll make an effort. It won't change overnight, but I'll try."

"That's all we ask," Haruhi says, smiling.

Andy nods, listening to the conversations that started to take place, and chiming in when she felt the need. Soon, however, she needed to be back at the airport. Hugging them bye, Andy hugged everyone. She looked up at Kyoya, a smile on her face. "You take care of yourself," Andy says,hugging him. The hug lingered longer than the ones she gave Haruhi and Tamaki.

"I will," He says, hugging her back.

She stands on her tiptoes, kissing him on the cheek softly, "I'll see you again soon."

Before he could say anything else, she was off, sprinting away. Over the people in the street, Kyoya could hear something about her 'being late'.

At the airport in New York, it was big, busy and loud. Andy barely made her plane in time, but she got there. She then met up with her teammates, giving everyone hugs. Abby took Andy and wrapped her arm around her neck, "My Gators are gonna wipe the floor with you next week!"

Andy smiles, "I could beat your Gators blindfolded!"

"Ouch," She says, smiling. "Nice going so far, kiddo."

"It's hard," Andy says, "I have to get use to different people... it's weird."

Abby grins, looking out to the sea of people as the rest of the team gets their bags. "It's hard, but it'll make you a better player... not that YOU of all people need it!"

Andy smiles. Soon they all get out the airport and into a bus, driving to a hotel near the stadium. Then, it was the same old thing. Practice, practice, practice. There's something satisfying, Andy thinks, about doing something like this. She's proud of her work, of her career.