Pulling Me Through
Chapter Three
Riley's POV
When Andy told me he was emancipated I was sure that something fell into place. Jake and I could both live here and we wouldn't have to worry about parents. I never ever want to see my dad again. His drinking problem is honestly pathetic. Just because my mum died doesn't give him a free pass to become and awful, violent dad. The way he treat Andy makes me sick. He punched the only person that I had ever felt comfortable with in years. Well I had felt comfortable with Jake and his band but it was something about Andy. He was just like me and understood me. Fair enough we had only known each other for two days but those two days had been the best in my life.
Andy still held that devilish smile of his but it was nice and for some reason I wanted that smile to stay on his face forever. I ran up to Andy and flung my arms around his neck. He laughed but returned my hug. It felt so safe to be in Andy's arms. I didn't want him to let go of me. I heard Jake cough and I sighed. Of course this would be uncomfortable for him. I turned round to face Jake and blushed furiously but he just smiled at me. I loved Jake with all my heart but a little privacy would be nice.
"Jake you can go if you want" I said. Jake laughed so hard I was afraid his lungs would burst.
"I'm not stupid" He laughed. More blushing came from me and Andy as well. He looked so cute when he blushed that I couldn't stop myself from stroking his hair.
"Thank you Andy" I sighed. I was staring into his blue eyes and my hand was still in his hair.
"Second thoughts I will go" Jake said. "Andy I'm going downstairs."
"Mhm" Andy muttered. I heard Jake mutter and soon the door was shut. I didn't move though I just sat there and stroked his hair. He was the first to make a move and he caught me off guard. His lips pressed to mine and his arm was immediately around my waist. I grabbed his hair again like how I did when we kissed in the house but this time I hoped to God that my dad wouldn't walk in. It's so difficult to describe the way his kisses make me feel. They warm me up and as soon as he stops kissing it feels like his lips still remain but at this point I didn't think he would ever pull away from me. He was making my insides burn and at any minute I thought I was going to float away. He made me feel so light. It was the real deal with Andy. I didn't want him to leave me ever.
"Andy I think I love you" I said. I don't know where it came from it just sort of popped out. I really just couldn't stop myself and I regretted ever saying it. What was I supposed to do if he said he didn't love me back and he went running for the hills?
"I love you too" Andy sighed. I smiled the biggest smile that I could muster up and leaned into him. We lay down and he pulled my head onto his chest. I really didn't think that I would ever want to get off his chest. Jake entered the room again.
"Are you guys done making out?" He asked. As soon as he saw us he made a disgusted face.
"Hey" Andy laughed. Jake came and sat down on the bed next to us and smiled.
"So I was thinking we should go get our stuff from dads and move in" Jake said. I nodded and both Andy and I rose but I put my hand out to stop him.
"My dad's furious with you" I warned. Andy nodded and kissed me on the cheek. I walked out with Jake and he put his arm around me.
"So you and Andy are really serious?" He asked.
"I don't know" I sighed.
"I'm glad it's Andy that you're going out with" Jake laughed.
"How come?" I asked.
"Imagine what it would be like if you and Ashley started dating" Jake sighed. I couldn't stop myself from laughing. If Ashley and I dated it would end badly. We were complete opposites. He was more into blond, preppy girls and I kept to myself and wrote poems. I was nervous to go back to my dad's house. He would probably try and physically kill me. I wasn't bothered if he tried to cause me physical pain it's the emotional pain that breaks me down.
We walked slowly to my dad's and all the way I was fretting. Jake didn't seem bothered. He never could be affected by people, he was just too strong. It was one of the reasons why he was the best brother anyone could ever have. Before I knew it I was standing outside of my old house. I pushed the door open and stood inside. My dad was sitting on the sofa with his head low. He looked incredibly angry at everything. When he saw us he shot off the couch and strode over to us.
"Dad we've come for our stuff" I whispered.
"Where are you going?" He asked.
"We're staying at a friend's" I answered. My dad grabbed hold of my collar and pinned me against the wall.
"Dad get off her!" Jake screamed. He was pulling my dad off me. He fell to the floor but my dad was up in a flash. I wanted to stop it but my dad was like a killing machine. He flung his fist into Jake's face.
"Get out of my house" My dad hissed. Jake got up and glared but we still went to get our stuff. I went to my room and pulled out clothes and any other things that I would need. It was the most miserable thing that I could ever have to do. I didn't want to say goodbye to my bedroom. Jake knocked on the door softly and his head popped round. I smiled at him and followed him out of the house.
Andy's POV
I heard the door click open and soon Jake and Riley were walking into the living room. Jake had a black eye and Riley looked incredibly upset. I rushed over to her and put my hands on her hips.
"What happened?" I asked.
"Nothing my dad just pinned me against the wall. Besides Jake got the most of it" Riley sighed. I flung my arms around her and rested my cheek on her head.
"Ok dude can you please wait until I leave the room?" Jake laughed. I blushed furiously but Riley made it all better. When Jake left I looked into Riley's eyes. She pushed herself up and I pressed my lips to hers. They instantly moulded together and her arms felt so frail around my neck. I wanted her to feel happy again. She had pressed herself close to me that she almost seemed scared.
"Are you scared?" I asked. She pulled herself away from me and looked into my eyes. She looked like she was fighting back tears but she slowly nodded. I sighed and pulled her closer to me. I needed her to feel safe and happy. If she didn't then it was like part of my heart was missing.
"Andy I need you" She whispered.
"You'll always have me" I sighed. She moved over to the sofa and sat down. I followed her and put my arm around her and pulled her onto my chest. I couldn't think of a way to make her feel better but then it hit me. I closed my eyes and sang.
I open my lungs dear,
I sing this song at funerals, no rush.
These lyrics heard a thousand times, just blush.
A baby boy you've held so tightly, this pain it visits almost nightly.
Missing hotel beds, I feel your touch.
I heard her giggle so I looked at her closely. Her smile was so beautiful.
"Thank you" She whispered. I laughed and pecked her lips with mine. I was hoping to god that it wasn't false. Whenever she hurt I felt it as though somebody had punched me in the gut.
"No problem babe" I sighed. As soon as the babe came out I had to suppress a groan. Why would I say babe? I mentally kicked myself for being such a moron. I was waiting for her to laugh at me but surprisingly it never came out.
"Are you guys done?" Jake asked from the closed door.
"Yeah" I called. The door clicked open and Jake walked in with a sheepish look on his face.
"I never thought it would be this weird to have my friend dating my sister" Jake laughed. I never thought anything could feel this good but I think I'm still right. Nothing ever goes this right for me. I can almost guarantee that something will happen to this relationship to screw it all up for me.
"You seem thoughtful" Riley sighed. I looked into her eyes and nodded silently. When I looked over to the clock it was already 7:00 pm. This day had gone quickly.
"I'm going to go in the shower" I said. With that I was off the sofa and upstairs. I went into the shower and turned the water on and was hit by the smell of soap.
Riley's POV
To be perfectly honest I couldn't wait to lie in bed with Andy. I could only imagine how comforting it would be. I hoped to god that he would sleep with his arms around me and let me rest my head on his bare chest. I went up to his room and sat down on the bed. A remote lay next to me so I picked it up and pressed play. A song began playing.
I can't keep pacing
I need your blood tonight
You're so far from me
And I'm so weak inside
Come fly to me I'll show you what it's like
When the full moon shines
We'll stop hearts together
I heard the shower get shut off and approximately four minutes later Andy came out wearing a black hoodie and jeans. Is hair was still wet and was sticking out in random directions and he still managed to be wearing a fine line of eye liner. He smiled at me and I swear I almost melted right then. He was beautiful. He was still holding his towel and he tousled his hair with it in a failed attempt to dry some of it. It was slightly dryer but only barely. He gave me another playful smile and soon he was on the bed lying down next to me. I was wearing sweat pants and a plain t-shirt which was what I normally slept in.
"I'm tired" He whispered.
"Well go to bed then" I laughed. He was under the covers in no time and was holding one end open in a gesture for me to slot in beside him. I laughed again but slid in. My hoped were correct. He did put his arms around me and pull me onto his chest but before I could settle down he had pushed me off. It almost broke my heart but soon it was whole again. He had pulled off his hoodie and draped it around me and then lay back down again. My head was back on his chest but this time it was a million times better. His wet hair dripped down my cheek but I was past caring now. It was like a dream but too soon it was shattered when Jake popped into the room and turned red.
"Don't you guys think you're moving too fast?" Jake asked. We just shook our heads in response and smiled. Jake seemed to have to bite his tongue. He was probably screaming inside but that's what made it even funnier. I loved him but he got unbelievably annoying sometimes. I shook his head then left the room.
"I love you" I whispered to Andy before falling asleep.