Andy POV

"Hey," I said, walking down the stairs and going into the kitchen. I was planning on just getting an apple to eat, then drive over to Ash's and Desi's. Just the thought of Desi made me smile.

"Morning," mom replied, who was sitting at the kitchen table, reading the newspaper. "So you got in late last night," she continued, "what were you doing?"

"Oh," I said, opening the fridge door and taking a bottle of water out, "I was just walking around."

"Okay." I'm sure my mom knew there was more, but she dropped it, realizing I didn't want to talk about it.

"Have you heard anything?" I inquired, not wanting to get my hopes up.

"Still nothing," mom sighed, "are you coming with me today?"

I shook my head, "I think I'm going out for dinner, so I'd be too late."

"Well I hope you can come tomorrow," mom said.

"I will, promise," I whispered. I looked at the clock on the stove and I sighed, "I gotta go."

"Have a good day!" she called to me, and I nodded, closing the door behind me.

When I got into my car I started thinking about dad, and I felt guilty for not visiting him today.

See, my dad was in the war, but one day he got shot. They were able to get him out and home safely, but when they operated on him to get the bullet out, he didn't come out of the anesthesia, and now he's in a coma. He's been in his coma for about two months now, and he hasn't even blinked an eye. It was killing my mom and I, and we had no control over it.

So that's why I was always upset.

I told the band about it when it happened, but besides the band and family, no one knew about it. Not even my school.

Shaking my head to get rid of the depressing thoughts I pulled into Ashley's driveway. He ran out of his house and into the car.

"Dude, it's freakin' freezing!" he shouted, and I laughed.

"We've lived here our whole lives, and it's been colder before," I stated, pulling out of his driveway and driving to Desi's. I parked the car and waited for her to come out of the house.

"So I saw you and her in her driveway last night," Ashley said, chuckling, "what happened?"

I shrugged, "I was in the park thinking, and she came. Then we went for a walk and got some ice cream."

"So you went on a date?" Ashley asked, but it sounded more like a statement.

"It wasn't a date," I replied, "it was two people hanging out."

"Well ask her out soon," Ash said, "or someone else will."

"Whatever," I mumbled, as I watched Desi walk out of her house and get into my car. She was wearing my hoodie.

"Morning," she said cheerfully.

"How'd you sleep?" I asked her, starting the car and driving toward school. In the mirror I saw Desi blush, "very well. You?"

"I slept great," I answered and she smiled.

"We're still on for you coming to rehearsal right?" Ash questioned.

"Yeah!" Desi shouted, "I'm so excited."

I smiled as I pulled into a parking space at school. Just being with this girl for a few minutes could make me feel better. I shut off the car and got out, opening the door for Desi before I got my bag out of the trunk.

"Why are you guys waiting out here?" Desi asked, rubbing her cloth covered arms, "it's cold out."

"We're waiting for everyone else," I answered, "you can go ahead though."

"No," she mumbled, "I don't want to be by the other kids."

I nodded and leaned against the car, talking with Ashley. I saw Desi shiver and I sighed. "Come here," I said, holding my arms open for her.

She seemed hesitant at first but then she wrapped her arms around my torso, while I wrapped mine around her waist. She laid her head on my chest and I rested my chin on her shoulder.

"Better?" I asked.

I felt her nod, "thank you," she whispered.

I looked over at Ashley and he was smirking at us. I flipped him off and rolled my eyes.

~!~

"Hey Andy," Desi greeted me, sitting down at our lab table in science.

"What's up?" I asked her.

"Um," she looked up, "the school ceiling."

"Smart alec," I grumbled, "I bet you think you're funny?"

"Oh I know I am," she laughed.

"Sure," I replied, rolling my eyes.

"So…," Desi said, drawing out the "o" sound.

"Do you have to do anything after rehearsal today?" I asked.

"Um," she cocked her head to the side, "I don't think so. Why?"

"Well I wanted to know if you wanted to get dinner with me after," I said, hoping she said yes.

"Just us?" she inquired. I nodded and she smiled, "I'd love too."

I smiled and she blushed, which made me smile bigger. So maybe sometimes Ashley is right….

I knew you all were waiting for that. LOL.

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