Hey guys this is chapter 2 of my Haley and Andy story. Once I again if this is bad I am sorry. I think I am doing okay so far! Review! Thank You!
Andy's POV
Andy stares at Haley for what has been a few seconds but it felt like forever to him and probably her. She had told him to tell her everything that was going on with Utah and of course his "oh so perfect" Beth but Andy had nothing to say, not at all. Everything was over, it almost felt like he didn't want to live anymore but that was bit drastic after further thinking. The relationship he was in for 8 years that was on and off was over. Then just like that he thought, what about Haley? Sure, she wasn't his type and he wasn't her type but maybe Haley was better for him. Andy finally noticed that he did not say anything to Haley yet.
No one's POV
"Andy? Hellooooo?" Haley says, snapping her fingers in his face. Andy blinks three times fast and shakes his head with a chuckle.
"Yeah, sorry. What did you want to know again?" He had to ask because it would feel less awkward than just answering after a blank state.
"I wanted to know how Utah was.. and how Beth was." Haley nervously bit down on her bottom lip, not really knowing what to expect. Andy puts on that whipped smile that he always has.
"Beth was great, sweet, beautiful, and so loving like always because she is like the greatest girlfriend on the face of this planet." He laughs but it clearly wasn't naturally. "And Utah okay. Not the greatest place to always be but Beth was there so it makes up." Haley nods slowly, just going with the flow of the conversation. Who would really know if he was lying or telling the truth? Haley really didn't want to make an assumption, at least not yet, that would be rude.
"Well, I'm glad that everything was okay. And I hope your flight wasn't that bad because I know how scared you are of flying you big dork." Haley giggles as Andy takes a hold of baby Joe, tickling his tiny belly. To Haley this was one of the most heartwarming things she has seen in awhile besides the time when her dad made her a proxy as Beth.
Claire and Alex (Dunphy Household)
Claire sat on the couch, watching some stupid show on the television. It was nothing of her interest but it was to pass time because she was ahead of schedule already. All of the things the house needed to be freshened was done. Claire takes the remote and starts to channel up the television, trying to find something to extinguish her boredom. As her boredom grew on her, Alex walks in.
"Oh thank god Alex, you are here." Claire says, sitting up in her seat making it easier for Alex to pop a squat.
"We need to talk about Haley, this is serious. This can go bad or can go good, so please listen." Alex was quick on talking as Claire was not ready for it, almost like she was taken back.
"Okay, sweetie. What's going on with Haley?" Claire was now excited because she was finally getting in on the girls' personal life.
"She is with Andy right now and I don't know if she knows exactly what she is doing. I don't know if she is just playing with his heart because he is so easy to mess with or if she is really into him." Alex was serious, staring at her mother to give her something.
"Alex, whatever your sister is doing, I'm sure she is doing the right thing. She is getting older now and is now 20 years old. I think she is finally realizing that some relationships are to be taken slowly and they can be time consuming." Claire thinks for a second than nods at her superb answer.
Alex stands up and nods at her mother. Alex knew that she could ask her to decipher this whole entire thing. Andy and Haley were like their parents, a lopsided relationship that turned into something beautiful like marriage and three healthy children.
"I'm sure you are right, mom. I just really hope Haley knows how to handle him if she does something wrong."
Haley's POV
Haley was listening to Andy go on and on about how guys should a treat a woman. It was beautiful how thoughtful he was about girls even if it seems on the weird side. It was sweet, kind and pure love. Haley loved talking to him as well, he made her feel better about herself. It even made her think about what she had told him about him deserving better. Was she that person he deserves? Did she have feelings for the dorky "Manny" named Andy? She didn't know because her feelings were thrown this way and that way and upside down. She just couldn't pin down exactly what her head and heart was telling her. Her heart says go for it while her head tell her no for the sheer fact that she could break him in the long run.
No one's POV
"Haley? Can I be honest with you?" Andy asks, saying it low and barely audible.
"Yes. Of course you can be honest with me. Tell me anything you want." Haley smiles lightly as her quick response.
Andy breathes in deep and closes his eyes for moment, opening them shortly. "Beth and I uh, aren't together anymore. It's over between us. And I left an entire week early. She said she wanted no part of me and that the video was weird." Andy whispers the last part and gently puts baby Joe in his rocker because he was sound asleep in his arms.
"Andy… I am so sorry… you have no idea." Haley truly felt terrible and she felt her heart in her stomach.
Andy shakes his head and watches as Gloria walks into the room that the two young adults were in.
"Alright Andy, your duties are no more." Gloria speaks with her thick accent. Andy nods and stands up, grabbing his coat all in one motion. He throws his coat on and waves goodbye, Haley replying with a wave herself. Andy gets outside and gets into his car, turning it into ignition. Andy drives off going nowhere in particular.
Gloria and Haley
"So Haley, I see you like our manny, huh?" Gloria grins, seeing it all.
"Me?! What?! No! He is just like my dad!" Haley yells, pretending to be grossed out that the guy she may have feelings for is like her dad.
"Haley honey, it's okay to like someone like your father. Yes, he may be stupid and annoying but sometimes but he knows how to treat a girl and he may know how to raise a family when the time comes." Gloria places her hand on her back and rubs it gently.
Haley sighs deeply and bites down on her bottom lip, playing with her fingers and tapping her thighs. "I know… I just don't know." Gloria nods and decides to leave, leaving the decision to her. In the end it is Haley's life.
Andy's POV
Andy sat atop a huge cliff, staring out into the beautiful state of California. He was in his car alone listening to love music because that was the only music talking to him. He browses around his phone as he suddenly gets a phone call from Haley. He wonders if he should answer but ultimately decided not to. He really didn't want to talk to anyone anyway.
Haley's POV
Haley puts her phone down and stares down at it, aggravated that he didn't answer his phone. When doesn't Andy answer his phone? She thought he always does. Haley dials his phone again and puts it to her ear so she could hear the ringing.
No one's POV
Andy feels his phone vibrate again resulting in him having to turn down his music. He stares at his phone for a minute then answers it.
"Hello?" He answers, looking out of his car window.
"Hey Andy. What are you doing?" She asks, biting down on her lip in a nervous matter.
"Just at home, in my apartment. Doing nothing.. Why?" He couldn't help but ask. When does she ever ask what he is doing?
"Can we talk about something? and it's something very serious." Haley asks another question and waits for his answer patiently.
"No we can't. I have uh, I have a girl over right now." Andy straight up lies but he really didn't want to talk and he had to lie to get out of that.
Haley can feel her mood shift from okay to absolute shit. She was extremely pissed all of a sudden.
"Oh… Good for you. Sorry to bother you. We'll talk later I guess." Haley finishes and hangs up the phone, throwing it across the room. Andy felt bad that he had lied but he had too. It was the only possible way to get out of any conversation. Andy sighs and starts up his car again, backing out of the cliff spot. He turns around and head for the Dunphy household to see Haley. He was going to tell her the truth now, show her he wasn't with another girl. He was determined to make up for his lie.
Dunphy Household
Andy arrives at the Dunphy house and its only 9:30. It wasn't too late to go to the door. Andy turns the car off, opens the door and steps out, shutting the door. He walks up to the front door and knocks gently to Alex opening the door.
"Andy? What are you doing here?" Alex asks, squinting her eyes as it looks like she was just asleep a few moments ago.
"I uh, wanted to see Haley. Is she around by any chance?" Andy asks, placing his hands in his pockets.
Alex waves him inside and he follows her direction. "She is upstairs.. and seems really pissed off." Alex crosses her arms over her chest and places her hand on her arms, starting to rub them, trying to create friction. Andy instinctively takes his jacket off and hands it over. Alex takes it and nods.
"Haley is upstairs like I said.. and thanks for this." Alex holds the jacket up and wears it over her shoulders.
Andy proceeds forward and upstairs, passing by Luke who gives him a sideways look, wondering why he would even be here. Andy gets to Haley's room and knocks on the door, shortly having the door open. Haley stands in her pajama's and leans against the door way.
"What do you want? I thought you had a date." Haley says, a fierce tone leaving her mouth.
"No. I never had a date. I just didn't want to talk at the moment. I was upset…Beth tore me apart." Andy says, accidentally crossing her doorway. Haley stops him with her hands.
"I told you not to go there. I wasn't lying to you. You just didn't want to listen, right?" Haley whispers out.
"Right…You're right." Andy says, sighing it out more like.
Haley looks up at him, her eyes floating between his eyes and lips. She felt a gravitational pull towards him. Finally…Finally… someone who showed her who she really was.
