Jake and Ashley helped Andy to get up on his own feet. Ashley put a shirt on Andy before they walked outside to Ashley's car. They were finally going home.
Jake gave Andy instructions on how to clean his sutures, and after two weeks, how to take them out at home.
"Thank you for everything, Jake." Andy said as he was helped into the car.
When Ashley and Andy arrived home, Andy took off his shirt and sat down on the couch. His chest hurt, but he wasn't going to let Ashley know because he did not want to be babied.
Ashley went into the kitchen and, a few minutes later, came out with some food.
He handed a plate to Andy, who hadn't realized how hungry he was until he laid eyes on the fancy feast of Raman noodles that Ashley had so diligently prepared.
"Thanks, Ash." Andy smiled. Ashley leaned down for a kiss, which Andy gave him.
"I love you, Andy." Ashley said as they pulled apart, looking into each others' eyes.
"I love you, too, Ash." Andy replied.
Ashley went back to the kitchen to get his own food, and sat down next to Andy.
When they were finished, they put the bowls aside and cuddled. Andy was on Ashley's chest, and Ashley was gently stroking Andy's hair.
Andy soon fell asleep on Ashley, who refused to move because he didn't want to wake Andy.
Ashley thought about Jinxx. What if Andy had feelings for him? What if Andy decided that he wasn't good enough and traded him for Jinxx?
Ashley didn't want to seem jealous, but he was. Jinxx was beautiful. His bright blue eyes were only a slight shade difference from Andy's and he was all around a handsome man. Ashley didn't know Jinxx very well, but he could tell that he had a classical, kind personality.
Would he have to end up competing for Andy? Ashley felt himself tense at the thought. No pain could come close to the pain he would feel if he were to lose Andy.
He knew his feelings were irrational; Jinxx probably didn't even like Andy like that. But if he did...
Ashley closed his eyes and pushed the thought out of his mind and held Andy close.