You're Not Alone (Andy Biersack Love Story) [REVISED]

Two weeks had passed by and things had been going well for me. I started eating more and I hadn't cut or had another mental breakdown. Andy and I were getting more intimate, but we still hadn't gotten to that point yet. Ashley and Skylar never seemed to be away from each other, which I found cute, but slightly irritating at the same time. Jinxx was even talking to me more. It seemed like everything was going perfect.

"Mel, come shopping with me! We need new clothes!" Skylar whined.

"Finally ditching your boyfriend to hang out with me?" I teased.

"Sorry about that," Skylar rubbed the back of her neck, "but yes, I'm ditching my very sexy boyfriend to hang out with my dorky best friend."

"Alright, let's go, the show starts in seven hours. We can go shopping and get a bite to eat, okay?"

"Yes!" Skylar fist-pumped the air.

"You're so weird...," I smirked.

"But you love it."

"True," I said as I slipped on a pair of black flip-flops. I checked to see if my phone was in the back pocket of my blue jeans and I got off the bus with Skylar.

"Hot Topic!" Skylar yelled as they entered the mall.

"Okay, Jesus lady you're going to burst my ear drums," I started massaging my ears.

They entered Hot Topic and my jaw dropped. I had never been in a Hot Topic store before, not because I didn't like the style of clothes, but because my parents would only let me out of the house to go to school or work.

There were more cloloured skinny jeans and band t-shirts than I could count. It was a good thing that I brought all of my money with me. I grabbed a bundle of t-shirts, a half-dozen jeans, a couple dresses and went to the dressing room. I tried on clothes for probably close to an hour, but I couldn't help it, I wanted to make sure I looked good in my clothes. When I was finally finished trying on clothes, I came out of the dressing room to be greeted by a very impatient Skylar.

"Jeez Mel, how many things did you try on? I've been waiting for twenty minutes."

"I tried on a lot. How about we go pay for our stuff, yeah?"

"You better have enough money to pay for all that," Skylar said, motioning to the armful of clothing that I held, "because there is no way in hell I'm paying for all of that."

"Don't worry, I have my money," I said as I put my clothes and Skylar's clothes in two separate piles on the counter.

Skylar bought a variety of band t-shirts, some skinny jeans and a few hoodies. I got much more, even though I didn't need all of it. I ended up with six pairs of skinny jeans, two dresses, and MCR hoodie, BVB, PTV, SWS, FIR, and AA t-shirts and multiple band wristbands.

"Are you two paying together or seperately?" the girl at the counter asked kindly.

"Seperately," Skylar answered.

The girl rang up Skylar first, and needless to say, Skylar wasn't all that thrilled with the price. I shifted over to where Skylar was standing a moment ago, now Skylar was off to the side waiting for me.

"Holy crap, I didn't recognize you with the hair," the girl gasped.

"Um, what?" I asked confused.

"You're Melanie Greer, right? Andy Biersack's girlfriend?"

"Yeah, I am," I replied causiously.

"Oh my gosh, I think you two are the sweetest couple. I think you're so beautiful, and, wow. Sorry, I'm fangirling right now," the girl said, a bit embarrassed.

"It's cool, and thanks, it's nice to know some people don't hate me," I laughed.

"Um, would it be okay if I took a picture with you? It's okay if you say no, it's just...," the girl trailed off.

"Yeah, that's fine. Do you have a phone?"

The girl nodded her head and fumbled to get her phone out of her pocket. the girl came out from behind the counter and I gave the girl a side hug while smiling at the phone. There was a flash of light from the phone and then I let go.

The cashier took her place behind the counter and started ringing up my clothes.

"Thanks for the picture, it means a lot. Oh, and by the way, I love your taste in music," she said as she looked at the assorted band shirts.

"Thanks, it was really great to meet you," I smiled as I picked up my bags and headed out the door with an angry Skylar.

"What's wrong Sky? You seem pissed," I commented.

"She recognized you, but not me," Skylar huffed.

"Well have you and Ashley gone public yet?"

"No, we both love each other, but I don't know why he doesn't want to tell everyone we're dating."

"I'm sure you'll go public soon, don't worry about it."

"Yeah. Can we go get some lunch or something?" Skylar asked.

"Sure, I'm kinda hungry anyway."

They walked over to the food court and chose to get some McDonald's. I ordered a fish sandwich and a berry smoothie while Skylar ordered a salad.

We sat down at one of the tables and ate in silence, and not the comfortable kind.

"Skylar, I guarantee you that Ashley will do something special to let everybody know you're dating, and if he doesn't I'll hit him," I said, breaking the silence.

"I hope so. I don't want to be thought of as just another easy fuck. I want to actually mean something to him."

"I feel the same about being with Andy, which is why we haven't done you-know-what yet," I said.

"Hey, I'm going to use the restroom really quick I'll be right back," Skylar said, getting up.

I nodded and Skyar hustled to the restroom. I finished smoothie and sandwich, so that Skylar and I could leave as soon as she got back.

Skylar returned five minutes later and I threw away our trash.

"Ready to get back to the guys? We have five hours left before the show."

"Okay, let's go," she said, hooking her arm in mine and escorting me back to the bus.

"Sometimes I wonder if you're not really a five year old in an eighteen year old's body," I joked.

"Sometimes I think that too," Skylar laughed.

"Ugh, I shouldn't have bought so much stuff," I groaned as I hauled her bags onto the bus.

"On the plus side, you may have gained some muscle."

"Holy crap, how much did you girls buy?" CC asked.

"A lot," Skylar said.

"What time does sound check start for you guys?" I asked a tired Jake who had just come from his bunk.

"In about thirty minutes. What are you two going to do while we're doing sound check?" Jake said while trying unsuccessfully to tame his hair.

"We'll probably nap for a couple hours, I didn't really have a good night's sleep last night," I replied.

"Were you and Andy having sex or something?" Ashley asked.

"No! We haven't even got there yet....," I mumbled the last part.

"Seriously? You've been dating for three weeks and have been living on a bus together for over a month. If I were Andy I would be going absolutely nuts! I mean, I'd understand if you're not ready for it, but there's only so much one man can take," Ashley shared his thoughts.

"It's not that I'm not ready, it's that I want it to be perfect. Besides, we haven't been to a hotel in a week, and I really don't want my first time with him to be in a bunk while trying not to hit my head," I blushed.

"Well, we'll be stopping at a hotel tonight," CC said, wiggling his eyebrows.

"Jeez, um anyways, Ashley can I talk to you in private?" I asked.

"Come on! We can give sex advice just as well as Purdy can!" CC complained.

I shot him a look and quickly glanced over at Skylar, who gave me an appreciative smile and looked down.

"What's up?" Ashley asked when we were in the bedroom, which was only ever used when Ashley had a one-night fling, which hasn't happened since Skylar.

"I'm not being pushy, I swear. I'm just trying to be a good friend to you and Skylar," I told him before I was going to say what I really wanted to say.

"Okay, what do you need to tell me?" he asked skeptically.

"Skylar is a bit upset that you two haven't gone public yet. Ash, she isn't me, you don't have to worry about her when it comes to dealing with hate, she's stronger than me. I know she really loves you, but she's feeling like you're treating her more like a fuck buddy than a girlfriend."

"Oh...," he breathed.

"I just wanted to let you know, because I really want you both to be happy. And as a recomendation, I suggest you do something really romantic to announce your relationship."

"Note taken. Tell Skylar to dress to impress tonight."

"Will do," I smiled.

We got out of the bedroom and the guys and Skylar were sitting on the couch. Ashley took the spot next to Skylar and kissed her on the cheek. I sat on Andy's lap and rested my head in the crook of his neck. I was breathing lightly on his neck unintentionally causing Andy to get goosebumps. His heart beat was quickening and I felt a movement in his pants.

"Jesus, Mel," Andy said under his breath.

"Sorry!" I squeaked as I slid off his lap and onto the open seat next to him.

The guys all turned their attention to Andy and me. Ashley was the first to react when seeing the predicament Andy was in, his eyes bulged and he let out a loud laugh. The rest of the guys laughed as soon as they noticed it too, but Skylar seemed to be the one who found it the most amusing. She was doubled-over laughing with tears running down her face. Andy quickly took one of the pillows that were on the couch and covered himself up.

"Um, let's all just go to sound check. Okay?" Andy asked his voice a bit higher than usual and his face flushed.

The guys got up from their seats, still chuckling. Andy got up as well, trying his hardest to hide his erection.

"You are just trying to torture that boy," Skylar giggled.

"I didnt' do it on purpose!" I exclaimed.

Skylar shrugged and went to lay down in her bunk. I left to my bunk as well, lost in thought.

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"Alright everyone, we're going to be performing another song for you guys, but Ash is going to be singing this one," Andy told the crowd, handing Ashley the microphone.

"Skylar could you come on stage, please?" Ashley said into the microphone.

"No way, this is not happening!" Skylar squealed.

"Go on Skylar," I encouraged as I gently shoved Skylar in the direction of the stage.

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