Chapter 9:
Kasey sat cross legged on Tristan's bed, as she watched Andy stare forlornly at the photos. She had yet to say anything. She just entered the room and sat down. Andy had barely signified that he knew she was there, much less said anything. Yet, she waited patiently. She had done this most of the summer.
"Christ, I can't seem to get over her. It's like she haunts me, everywhere I go." Andy finally mumbled, playing with the edge of his comforter.
Kasey smiled, all it took was a little patience. "I know that this has been hard for you and Ashley is my best friend, but I don't think she deserves your love anymore, Andy."
Andy looked at her for this first time that night, his eyes wide with surprise. "Why would you say that?!"
"Because, if she was stupid enough to let you go, then she doesn't deserve your love. You're an incredible guy, Andy. One of my best friends and I hate that she hurt you. It makes me so mad I want to scream sometimes because I hate seeing you like this. I miss the Andy I first met. The goofy guy that could always make me laugh and cheer me up no matter how bad things got. I know that it's selfish of me to tell you to get over it, but I need you to, Andy." She moved across the room and sat next to him, taking his larger hand in hers. "I need you here with me."
"I'm right here with you. I didn't go anywhere." He looked at her surprised.
"Physically, yes, you are here with me, but not mentally or emotionally for that matter and I need all of you." She gave his hand a gentle squeeze.
"I'm right here, damn it!" He growled, burying his face his other hand.
"She's only haunting you because you are letting her, Andy. That's why you are not here with me."
"Kasey, I don't know how to get to you." He whimpered. "I'm sick of feeling this weak, lost and confused."
"It's going to take time, Andy. Baby steps." She stood and moved over to his bulletin board. "We'll start by removing all reminders of her." She pulled the picture of him and Ashley off.
"You mean get rid of them?"
"No, just hide them somewhere where they aren't so painfully obvious. Here." Kasey tossed the picture in an empty shoebox she found on the floor. "Put everything in this room, barring anything that's Tristan's, that reminds you of Ashely in this box."
Andy stood up and moved over to his dresser. He opened the top drawer and handed Kasey a bottle of shampoo, that Ashley sometimes used. Then he pulled out the bracelet andy had given Ashley for their one year anniversary. He proceeded to give her all the presents that he had given Ashely because ashley had given them back to him. Kasey filled up the box and then shoved it underneath his bed.
"See, you have the stuff, so in the future you can look back on this with fond memories, after you are over her, but for now, it's hidden from you." Kasey straightened and walked over to her friend. "See, I can feel you coming back to me already."
Andy looked at her somberly for a moment, before pulling her into a hug. "I don't know what I did to deserve you."
"You're just you, Andy." She replied, placing a kiss on his cheek. "So, what did you think of Mara?"
"Your other suitemate?" He asked.
"No, the tooth fairy, of course my other suitemate you idiot!"
"That wasn't very nice."
"Deal with it." She grinned.
He chuckled and let her go. "She's cute, kind shy though."
"Opposite from Ash."
"Yeah, she is."
"So?"
"So what?"
"Do you like her?" Kasey danced from what foot to the other in anticipation.
"You mean like ask her out like her?"
"DUH!!!"
"Chill Pysho." Andy teased, smiling again. "Yeah, she's alright."
"Do it! Ask her out. Another step in your 'Get Over Ash' plan. Start as a friends thing and let it escalalte from there. Who nkows, you could end up really liking her." Kasey encouraged, smiling brightly.
"What about you? You haven't found someone yet."
"Hello, first day here. Didn't have any classes to meet other guys yet."
"What about Tristan?" He suggested.
"Very good looking, but he's off limits. Did you not see the vibe he and Rory have?" Kasey pointed out. "They have history and things are about to get interesting between those two. I can feel it."
"Dare I say it, but what about Max?"
"You're joking right? He made our lives a living hell in highschool."
"So, we're not in highschool anymore. He could have changed."
"Promise not to yell?"
"What?"
"He kissed me tonight."
"WHAT!"
"Ssh! I said don't yell."
"He kissed you?"
"Yeah."
"Did you slap him?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"Weren't you just encouraging me to date him a minute ago?"
"That's beside the point."
"Okay then, what is the point, because I'm extremely lost here." She shrugged, confused.
"Max Knightly kissed you."
"I know, I played a role in that."
"Shut up, Kasey. I'm serious."
"So am I."
"Your impossible."
"I know. You confused me, now it's my turn."
"Bite me."
"Maybe later."
"I wasn't being literal."
"I thought you were."
"Shut up!" Andy shook his head and laughed.
"Ha! My mission is complete."
"What?"
"My mission was to start you on getting over, Ash and make you laugh tonight."
"Oh."
"So, I'm out then. I'm sleepy." Kasey stifled a yawn.
"Come on, I'll walk you." Andy slung his arm around her shoulders. "You know, you're not so bad when you're quiet."
Kasey groaned. "Hark, I hear the sounds of Andy coming back."
"You shoudl be happy then."
She rolled her eyes. "Home, Jeeves."
"Yes, Miss Daisy." Sorry guys, promise, the next chappie will be all Trory, but I wanted to bring Andy into the story a little more. I may have made him a bit pathetic in the beginning of this chapter, but that can be fixed easily. Review if you want more!