Dess stared at the television, her mouth open wide in shock as the coverage played out in front of her. She felt her hands shaking as she picked up the remote and turned the volume up on the television. They had just arrived at their hotel in London and Andy was in the shower trying to get ready for the Kerrang Awards, but all Odessa could focus on was the television. She watched as pictures and live feed from a small movie theater in Aurora Colorado flashed across her screen and she listened in horror as the death count seemed to rise. Tears came to her eyes as Dess continued to listen and she didn’t even look up as Andy walked into the room, clad only in a towel.


“Babe? Babe what’s wrong?” He asked, seeing her shocked face and he turned to the television.

“Police are still questioning the suspect in this situation and we are going to stay on the air to keep you updated on this tragic event…” The news caster spoke but Andy couldn’t hear any more. He couldn’t feel, his arms, hands and legs felt numb as he moved to sit next to Dess on the bed.

“Those poor people…” She turned to him, her green eyes teary and devastated and Andy had no words for her.


Andy reached out, bringing Dess into his arms as he just stared at the screen and watched as they replayed the footage. People were running from the building as police and EMTs ran towards the building and Andy felt his heart stop. It finally clicked in his brain as he watched that this happened at a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises and he felt sick. Someone had taken something that had meant so much to him and tainted it and Andy couldn’t watch anymore. He kissed Dess on the head silently and moved to get dressed. They were leaving in an hour for the award show, if it was even still happening at this point.


“I have to get ready. When are you going to head over to Sammi’s room?” He asked as Odessa clicked the television off and turned towards him. He had changed into a pair of briefs but had yet to put anything else on.

“Probably after you guys leave. Is that what you’re wearing? It’s rather risqué don’t you think?” She smiled up at him softly as Andy just shook his head and moved to the closet where his suit was hanging.

“I only wear something like this around you Dess…this body is for your eyes only.” He ran a hand down his chest playfully and Dess just raised her eyebrow and glanced over her shoulder at the blank television screen.

“Just be careful okay…” Her thoughts turned dark at the events that had just occurred and Dess felt her hands shaking as she stood and moved towards Andy.

“I’m sure security is going to be heightened Dess. Please don’t spoil your evening worrying about me or the other guys. We can take care of things if something does happen.” He turned from the mirror to look at her and she took him in. His suit was all black, the pants snug on his hips and his black dress shirt and vest made his lanky frame look fuller. He seemed to be struggling with his tie and Dess smiled as she reached out and took it from his hands.

“Please don’t be a hero if something does happen…” She said, her tone serious as he just looked down at her. She was dressed casually in a short pair of pajama pants and one of his old BVB shirts from their first tour. Her messy hair was piled on top of her head and he smiled as she finally managed to finish tying his tie.

“But I’m Batman…” It popped out of his mouth before he even had a chance to think it through and suddenly they both were silent. It hurt them both that this had happened and Andy knew that it had devastated Dess-this movie was her baby for so long and it was tainted.

“Yeah well please just be careful.” Dess said, looking up at him with her eyes full of tears. She reached out, her arms wrapping around his waist tightly and Andy smiled against the top of her head.

“I will. I’m gonna finish getting ready…” He looked down at Dess, kissing her lips softly before Andy moved to the bathroom and shut the door quietly.


She moved to sit on the couch and Dess hesitantly picked up the remote and turned the television on again. Thankfully the news was on a commercial break and she hastily found a rerun of Downton Abbey playing and began to watch that. She loved this show and had gotten obsessed with it the last time they were over here and it annoyed Andy to no end. Soon her troubles were forgotten and Dess was lounging on the couch as Andy finally emerged from the bathroom. His eyes lined with dark shadow and his face was serious as he looked down at her. Dess felt her knees grow weak as she rose and walked over to him, smirking at his growing hair.


“Well don’t you look smokin’.” She laughed, standing on her tip toes to kiss him on the lips and she felt him smirk against her lips.

“I knew you’d be watching so I wanted to look really nice just for you…” He smiled down at her and Dess just shook her head and kissed him once more. The couple left their hotel room silently and were met out in the hallway by CC, Jake, Ashley and Jinxx, all of whom were looking very sharp in suits of their own. Dess hugged Andy tightly and wished the guys good luck before knocking on Sammi’s door.


The girls sat there on Sammi’s bed, eating popcorn in their pajamas as they watched first the red carpet and then the awards themselves. Dess smiled as she watched Andy and Jinxx ham it up for the camera during one interview and both girls knew it was for their benefit. Dess laughed at Andy’s acceptance speech and both girls were gleeful at their win, but were anxious at the boy’s return. Finally the guys returned, tired and worn out but Dess was happy that they made it home in one piece. They all quickly retired, looking forward to playing at Britain’s Download Festival the next day and Dess was just looking forward to seeing Andy doing what he loved.




“Babe…you kind of look like a chicken in that outfit.” Dess laughed as she watched the guys getting ready in their dressing room. They had made it to the Download Festival and everyone seemed to be pretty nervous, especially Andy.

“Yeah but a badass chicken.” He smirked down at her, capping his eyeliner as Andy bent down and placed a kiss to her lips. Dess laughed at this and looked around the room at the other guys.


Nervous energy was running rampant around the room and Dess could tell that no one was really looking forward to the performance. The guys had not been received well at the Kerrang Awards and she knew that the crowd that was outside was just waiting to rip them apart. They had faced worse, but Dess knew that it affected them slightly when they knew they were going to have to struggle to be heard by their fans over all of the booing. Finally the call came for them to head to the stage and Andy turned to Dess, his eyes nervous and angry.


“You and Sammi should probably watch from a safe distance…” His voice was gruff and protective and Dess just looked up at him with one eyebrow cocked.

“What? You always want me on the side of the stage…” She pouted and he smiled softly as he placed his hands on either side of her face and bent down to kiss her forehead.

“This is different Dess. There are a lot of people out there who are just waiting to throw shit at us. Jinxx and I don’t want you and Sammi getting hurt so please…just do as I say.” His voice was strained and desperate as Andy kissed her one last time and followed his bandmates out towards the stage.

“Jinxx asked me the same thing. Where do you want to stand?” Sammi asked, coming to walk beside Dess as the two girls exited the dressing room and followed the line of people that were heading towards the stage.

“Right where we belong.” Dess said defiantly as she held out her arm in front of Sammi, stopping the older girl from moving forward as they reached the stage and could peek out into the crowd.


Dess wasn’t going to miss watching the guys perform and she sure as hell wasn’t going to fight her way through the crowd to get up front. She understood where Andy was coming from, but his worry was for nothing as Dess had already been accosted by fans the last time she toured with the band. The girls stood off towards the back, hiding slightly behind CC’s drum kit as they watched the band get on the stage to minimal applause. Dess watched the feathers on Andy’s arm flap in the wind and she smiled as he strutted around in his vest with the word ‘Prophet’ emblazoned on the back. She missed Moira in that second and knew that her sister was watching from wherever she was.


“Look you motherfuckers. You may not like us but there are people here who do.” Andy said loudly into the mic and Dess moved out a little more so that she could see the entire stage.


Bottles were being hurled at the guys as they played and middle fingers were high up in the air, but there was a large presence of support for the guys and Dess was grateful to the BVB Army for coming out. She smirked, seeing that Andy had dropped his pants in a salute to the haters and she looked to Sammi who just stared on in shock. The guys had broken out into The Legacy when another bottle was tossed through the air and made contact with Andy. Dess saw red as she tried to move forward but was held back by Sammi.


“Just let it be Dessa…he’s okay, see?” Dess watched as Andy moved on unfazed and continued to work the stage. This was why she loved this band-they trudged through things even when it was hard and they were so devoted to the fans that they refused to stop.

“I don’t know why people have to hate them so much…” Dess grumbled as she watched the guys finish up their last song and Sammi just shrugged.

“I don’t know. Let’s head back to the dressing room and wait for them.” Sammi said softly but Dess just pulled against Sammi’s arms and stood her ground. She wanted Andy to see her standing there, strong and supportive.

“Dess? I thought I told you not to be here…” His eyes were hard as Andy came upon her standing there but Odessa just stood her ground and looked up at him once he stopped walking and was standing in front of her.

“Yeah well I wanted to watch you play. Are you okay?” Her voice was soft and concerned and even though Andy was mad at her for going against his request his features softened as he looked down at her. Here was this girl, so strong and still in her desires that she risked getting hurt just to support him. Andy just shook his head and wrapped an arm around her waist as they followed the rest of the band towards their dressing room.

“Yeah. It just pisses me off when our fans can’t see us play without assholes in the crowd making them feel ashamed for liking us.” Andy said as they reached the dressing room and were greeted by ruckus shouting and laughing.


The group all hung out for a bit, going over things that had happened during their performance and Dess laughed along with everyone else. The guys had to go off and do some interviews and then mingle with some of the other bands and so Sammi and Dess decided to walk around for a little bit. As they walked the girls noticed that there were in fact a lot of BVB supporters walking around and they were even stopped a handful of times by fans who just wanted to say hello. It was always weird to Dess when she was stopped, especially when Andy wasn’t around because she wasn’t famous, at least not to the music crowd. Now when she went to Comic Con or Dragon Con, Dess was the one who was stopped constantly and it made Andy laugh every time.


“What time is it?” Sammi asked Dess as the girls made their fifth trip around the venue. They were both tired and just wanted to go back to the bus, but they didn’t want to go too soon and have to sit around forever waiting for the guys.

“Oh Andy messaged me. It’s 8 and probably time to go back to the bus.” Dess said as she smiled over at Sammi and the girls walked off towards where the buses were parked. As they walked, Dess read Andy’s message and smiled.


Andy: I miss you. I’m sorry for being such an ass earlier…I just didn’t want you getting hurt but of course I’m the one who ended up getting shit thrown at him. Come back and see me? : )
Dess<3: You’re forgiven. Sam and I are heading that way now. Movie tonight?
Andy: Anything you want babe…I just want to chill with you in my arms.
Dess<3: <3


The girls walked towards the back of the venue, flashing their passes to the guard and were let back to where the busses were parked. The girls searched through the buses silently, trying to remember where it had been parked this morning and finally after a ten minute search they came upon it. Dess climbed the stairs, her feet aching and all she wanted to do was lay down and cuddle with Andy. Everyone was in the front of the bus, Jake, Ash and CC were all downing shots but both Andy and Jinxx were just sitting at the kitchen table, both wearing worried faces that vanished as soon as they saw the girls.


“What’s wrong?” Dess asked as she walked over towards Andy and lowered herself on to his lap. He had showered and removed his makeup and Dess was happy to see that he seemed to be in a better mood.

“It was just getting late and we were getting worried.” He looked down at her and she just shook her head and placed her lips against his.

“We’re fine. Can we go back and relax for a little bit?” She pouted up at him and Andy just nodded his head as Dess moved to get up.


They spent the rest of the night in their bunk, laughing as they watched silly movies and cuddled. This is what they loved doing-being together and being relaxed. Dess always made Andy feel better with the goofy faces that she pulled and the sarcastic comments that popped out of her mouth at random moments. They laid there, feeling mthe bus begin to move and head out to their next venue and Andy was happy to think that this tour was finally coming to an end. They only had a few more shows left and as Andy laid there next to Dess and watched her laugh, he couldn’t help but smile as he felt like things were finally as they should be.

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Notes

Another update for you lovelies. We are seven chapters away from the big finish and I am so excited for you guys to read what I have coming up! Please read and review <3

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