A/N: This story has been developed from a prompt from Misha20

In the DWP world, for the most part, Miranda is depicted as the one to be at times insecure or jealous over Andy. Would you PLEASE write a story where Andy feels threatened over losing Miranda, especially if the woman she is threatened by is hot and young like she is.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters from TDWP, I do enjoy playing around with them, but they are in fact owned by Lauren Weisberger and 20th Century Fox.

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Chapter Ten

New York - 24 December 2007

Andy sat on the edge of Nigel's bed as she finished her punch. She sighed as she stalked to the door and grabbed her new dress. It really was beautiful, taking the bag from beside Nigel's closet she moved back towards the bed. Taking a peek into the bag she found a matching black lace La Perla boy short and bra set and the Chanel boots. Shaking her head, she lay everything out and dropped the towel as there was a knock at the door. "Gimme a minute OK?" She shouted.

"Get your size four arse out here Andy." She heard the muffled voice of the Brit through the door.

She grinned as she slipped the underwear on. She pulled the dress over her head and smoothed it down before realising she couldn't get the zip up. "Hey Em, come give me a hand." She called. She sat on the edge of the bed and pulled the boots onto her feet. Hearing the door close she looked up, and her breath caught as she caught sight of Miranda. "Miranda, what are you doing here?"

"You called out for help," Miranda stated.

"I can't get this zip up," Andy admitted. "I thought Em was at the door."

"She was for a minute; she stalked off to the kitchen muttering something about the punch. Do you want my help with that zip? I could go get Emily."

"There's no need for Em; I'm sure you're perfectly adept at pulling up zips," Andy smirked.

"I did find I was better at pulling them down," Miranda said with a small smile. "Turn around." She requested. Taking one of Andy's shoulders in her hand, she used the other to pull the zip up. "All done." She said, her warm breath on Andy's neck causing a shiver down her spine. "You look beautiful Andréa," Miranda whispered.

"Thanks," Andy said breathlessly as Miranda spun around and left the room quickly.

Andy took a deep breath and followed. As soon as she stepped out of the room, she was nearly bowled over by two tiny redheads, four arms wrapping tightly around her waist.

"Andy!" They cried in unison. "We missed you."

"Hey girls. Andy said smiling brightly down at them as they released her. "I've missed you both too."

"Nigel said he has gifts for us from both him and you. Is that true?" Cassidy asked.

"Yes, it's true my little loves," Andy told them softly. "I gave them to Nigel a few days ago as I didn't know if I'd be in the city."

"So it wasn't because you and Mom fought?" Caroline asked looking up at her.

Andy shook her head and knelt down in front of both girls. "No my loves. I was going to go back to Ohio for the holidays, but my parents decided to go on a last minute trip to Maui instead."

Cassidy smiled and gave her hug before rushing off. Caroline stood looking at her, blue eyes, so similar to her mother's, gazing at her questioningly. Caroline pulled something out of her pocket and bounded towards Andy holding her arm over their heads, as Andy looked up and saw the sprig of mistletoe in the young girl's hand she felt a quick kiss placed on her cheek before the little girl ran away.

She laughed softly and got up. As she looked towards the kitchen, she saw the twins throw themselves at their mother. "You're good with them," Nigel said as he handed her a glass of wine. "You look like you need this." He smirked. "Have you spoke to her yet?"

"Kinda. We had a moment before; she helped me with my zip then ran off before I could say anything but thanks." Andy told him. "I didn't realise she'd be here."

"Yeah, I should have mentioned it. I really wanted to see the twins; you know what Miranda's like, and I doubt she'll stay long." Nigel muttered. "Six, are you angry with her?" He asked.

"Nah, just a little disappointed. I love her too much to stay mad."

"I'd say the way she's gazing at you she feels the same way. Maybe I should bang your heads together, seems like the only solution to knock some sense into you both." Nigel shook his head. "Oh, shit here she comes." Nigel plastered a wide smile on his face. "Miranda. I'm so glad you could make it." He smirked.

"Nigel, Andréa." She nodded at them giving them a quick, nervous smile. "I was wondering if I you would mind if I steal Andréa away from you for a moment? If she agrees that is." She looked beseechingly at the brunette. "Just a moment please Andréa." She asked.

"Sure..." Andy stuttered as Miranda grasped her hand and pulled her onto the open balcony before closing the doors behind them. "Miranda?" Andy asked. "What's this about?"

"I need you to listen to me Andréa. Not one word out of that beautiful mouth until I'm done saying what I have to say. Nod if you understand." Stunned into silence Andy nodded quickly. "Good," Miranda told her. "I need you to know that my feelings for you haven't changed. I love you; I've missed you every moment since that God awful night at your apartment. I want us Andréa, I want a future with you, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen."

"Miranda..." Andy whispered.

"Darling, I've not finished yet." Miranda chided as she placed a finger on Andy's lips. "I told the girls about us; I explained how much I love you and want to be with you. They scolded me for being stupid, they've always known how I feel about you. They want you to be a part of our lives as much as I do, so now I have something to ask you. Would you do me the greatest honour of going on a date with me my darling? I would be exceedingly proud to have you on my arm."

"Miranda..." Andy whispered again.

"What is it?" Miranda asked hesitantly, expecting the worst.

"Um…I don't know how quite to tell you this..." Miranda closed her eyes against her tears. "Um...well...Oh, fuck! I think you should know that your beautiful speech was overheard by the majority of your staff." Andy told her warily expecting fireworks.

Miranda whipped her head around and saw Nigel, Emily, Serena, Jocelyn and Jessica stood at the now open door shocked at what they were witnessing. Pulling her eyes back towards the brunette she told her softly. "I do not fucking care. Just bloody answer me. Please."

Laughing happily Andy cupped her face and catching her eyes she whispered. "Yes...yes to it all! A thousand times yes. I will go on a date with you."

"Oh thank God," Miranda whispered as she pulled Andy into an embrace. "You had me panicking there for a moment."

Andy pulled out of the hug as they heard the twin's barge between the adults and through the doors. Smiling at them she held her arms out to them, they rushed towards her and launched themselves into her arms.

She heard Emily say. "That was bloody magnificent. Those two! God give me strength and Vodka, lots and lots of Vodka. C'mon people nothing to see here, it's time to leave them in peace." Andy grinned at her as Emily caught her eye. Rolling her eyes at Andy Emily ushered the adults away leaving the three Priestly's alone with Andy.

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