Andy woke up alone. Ashley wasn't by his side like he was hoping he'd be.
Slowly and carefully, Andy got off of the couch. He was an Angel, and healed much faster than humans. His leg was still hurting, but he could manage the pain if it meant seeing Ashley again.
He limped his way over to what he thought was Ashley's bedroom door. He cracked it open and peeked inside.
On the bed, Ashley slept with the covers only up to his waist, revealing his torso and chest. He was peaceful as he slept; his lips were slightly parted and his chest moved with every breath he took.
Andy wished he could crawl into the bed with Ashley, hold him tight, and kiss him.
He watched as Ashley turned over onto his stomach, revealing tattoos of stars all over his back.
Andy smiled. Where he had wings, Ashley had stars. He thought that it was no mere coincidence and that the stars marked that Ashley was meant for him.
It was around ten in the morning when Ashley started to show signs of waking up. Andy had only been watching him for around half an hour, and had enjoyed every minute of it. While Ashley was stretching, Andy went back to his temporary bed in the living room, lied down, and pretended to be asleep.
When Ashley came in, he lightly tapped on Andy's shoulder, careful not to be too harsh or to touch his wing.
"Hey, Andy. It's time to wake up. It's eleven o' clock and you need some ice packs for your leg and wing." Ashley said softly and kindly.
Andy pretended to be stubborn.
"No. I'm not getting up." He said, burying his face into his pillow and smirking.
"Andy. Seriously, do you want to be hurt? Come on, get up." Ashley grabbed Andy's arm and Andy playfully slapped him.
"Andy! Up! Now!" Ashley laughed as he tried to grab Andy around the waist to pick him up.
Andy swatted Ashley with his good wing, and he fell on top of him.
Their faces were only inches apart.
Ashley looked into Andy's bright blue eyes and saw happiness for the first time. When he had rescued him, his eyes looked sad and tired. Now, Andy was full of life and he looked more beautiful than ever.
Andy leaned in and kissed Ashley's pink lips, something he'd wanted to do for what seemed like forever.
Ashley kissed Andy back, ecstatic that Andy felt the same way about him.
They finally pulled apart and Ashley smiled.
"Andy?" He said. Andy leaned his head back on the pillow and smiled as he looked up at Ashley's gorgeous face.
"Yes, Ashley?" Andy replied.
"I...I think I love you." He said shyly. Andy smiled wider, and his eyes twinkled. He kissed Ashley again and felt him smile.
"I think I love you, too." Andy replied as they slowly pulled apart.