Andy walked in the door. Ashley was awake and watching the news. When he heard the door shut, he turned to face Andy, who was already removing his shirt.
Andy hated wearing a shirt because he hated to hide his wings. He had grown used to them, even begun to like them. He knew that he didn't have to hide around Ashley because Ashley loved him for who he was.
"You're home! How'd it go?" Ashley asked.
Andy smiled.
"It's gone! I'm free now." He extended his wing, now cast-free, to show Ashley.
"Congratulations!" Ashley laughed. Andy sat down next to him on the couch. He rested his head on Ashley's shoulder.
Ashley stroked Andy's soft black hair, loving how he had come straight to him.
"Have you eaten today, Andy?" Ashley asked, making sure that he was taking care of himself.
Andy nodded.
"I stopped by McDonald's on the way home. I hope you're not mad, but I took five dollars out of your wallet." he said.
Ashley laughed.
"I'm not mad, baby." he said, kissing the top of Andy's head.
Ashley and Andy sat in silence for a few minutes, watching the news.
"It's so depressing." Andy spoke after a while. "Can we watch something else?"
Ashley smiled as he searched the channels, trying to find something to watch that he and Andy could both enjoy. After a few minutes of searching, Ashley gave up and turned the television off.
Andy moved to where his head was in Ashley's lap. Ashley continued to play with Andy's hair.
"I love when you do that." Andy said, looking up at Ashley.
"Do what? Play with your hair?" Ashley asked. Andy nodded.
"I love how you came straight for me when you came home." Ashley admitted.
Andy smiled. "Not sure 'straight' is the right word for that, Ash."
Ashley smiled at Andy. "You make the shittiest jokes." he said, rolling his eyes.
Andy laughed. "I know." he replied. "But you put up with them."
Ashley looked down at Andy. "Only because I love you, Andy." he said, as Andy smiled. Ashley leaned down and kissed Andy on his soft, pink lips.