Never Give In, Never Back Down

"Come on!!!" I pulled Andy and Ashley by the hand into a small tattoo shop. It was tucked away in a back alley that not many
people knew about. It was, however, a wonderful tattoo shop that Andy had recommended. Jinxx and Sammi shuffled in soon after, Jake
and CC didn't show up for another fifteen minutes, those boys are late for EVERYTHING!

"Ok, so, what tattoo's and piercings do you have already?" The tall guy behind the counter asked me. He had blue eyes, not
anything like Andy's, a thin frame and tattoo's that seemed to slither up his body into the line that marked his mousy black hair that
hung slightly into his eyes.

"Well, I'll start with piercings. I have three on my left ear, two on my right, my navel, septum, nose stud, hips, and my lip. I'm
looking to get a line of durmals going down my neck right along here." I pointed to the line dividing my breasts and pulled it up to the
base of my throat. "I'm also looking to get the other side of my lip pierced, crossed industials on my right carilage, and a few more in
random places on my ears to fill up the gaps." He nodded and scribbled a few illegible notes onto a note pad.

"Ok, and what about tattoos?"

I thought for a moment before replying. "I have one under my left breast that reads 'Never Give In, Never Back Down.'" I turned
around and caught the half smiles from the guys. "I also have a gold and red dragon from my right shoulder down my back to right
above my ass. I have my crest on my left shoulder, a infinity symbol that reads 'forever young' and has a date below it on my left wrist. I
also have one on my right arm that reads 'how can we make this darkness feel like home? I was looking to get scratches from the dragon
on my side that are being sewn up by a string in the shape of the BVB logo and reads 'We Stitch These Wounds' underneath it. I would also
like a Harry Potter Deathly Hallows symbol on my left bicep and the words 'I solemnly swear I am up to no good' on two sides and across the
bottom 'mischief managed.' If we have time I would also like to have hello kitty tattoo'd on my left arm as well." I could feel Ashley
practically beaming behind me. The man, Gray I think Andy said, was writing furiously. Turning around I took Andy's hand and
squeezed it gently.
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"Ashley! What do you think?" Ash squealed at me showing off her new Hello Kitty tattoo.

"I FUCKING LOVE IT!" I pulled her into a tight hug. I really did like her. Andy got to her first though so, I guess it'll be fine to
have her as a 'sister.' The whole band already knows we had sex the first night I met her because of where she works. Since then the guys
made Ash quit working there to find a better job, she dropped out of college and started taking the courses for her degree online, and she
became Andy's girlfriend. Unfortunately for me.
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"You excited babe?" I asked as she raced to get a shower.

"YES! I MISS THEM SOOO MUCH! I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO MEET THEM, YOU'LL LOVE THEM!" She screamed from the other side of
the door. An hour later she emerged from the steamy depths of the bathroom. She had dressed in black ripped skinny jeans that she'd
obviously modeled after mine, they had the arrow pointing to her crotch and all. Her red tube top was fitted and had black lack corset
built into it. She slipped on a pin stripped vest and let it hang open. Walking over to me she grabbed the hair supplies and her makeup
from behind my head before giving me a small peck on the lips. She was going to pick her sisters up from the airport in a few hours.

After about thirty minutes I knocked on the bathroom door.

"Babe are you ok? You've been in there awhile." She swiftly pulled
open the door tears in her eyes.

"Baby, what's wrong?" I wrapped her in a tight hug and pulled her against me.

"I burnt myself." She held up her finger to show me the skin that was already starting to puff up. "Kiss it, make it better?" I looked
down into her perfect blue eyes and leaned down to kiss her finger softly.

"Want me to finish your hair?" She nodded her head and led me into the bathroom. She sat down on the counter and stared at
me through the glass.

"Want music?" Again she nodded so I went and got the ipod dock from the bedroom. "What do you want to listen to?
I have a bunch, here." I put the ipod in her hand and seconds later heard the song 'A Little Faster' by There for Tomorrow. She turned the
music up, drowning out the world and then she began to sing.
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'Hold your breath now, the bad blood's wearing thin, From the pain that settles in. When we learn too much too soon. You said
you always keep your word, show me what you're after. I thought you promised me the world, Tell me what you're after." Glancing in the
mirror behind me I could see Andy trying to focus on my hair. When he was done I turned on the song Animals by Nickleback and flipped
around to face him.

He kissed me softly at first but things soon got heated. I ran my fingers through his short black hair and laced my hands behind
his neck, pulling him closer. Wrapping my legs around him to keep him close we deepened the kiss. The song changed to 'Fuck me in the
Backseat' by Medic Droid and we broke apart laughing.

"Well, that was surprising." He half smiled and grabbed a towel.

"I'm going to do my makeup while you shower because I need to leave soon." He nodded quickly undressing and wrapping the
towel around his lower half. I smiled and turned back toward the mirror pulling out brushes, eyeshadows, lipsticks, eyeliners, and more.

When I finished I was satisfied with how I looked. I had a ring of black eyeliner fanned out like a 50's pin up girl. Red and black shadows
swirling together directly above and blood red lipstick painted over my ivory complexion. The black piercings stood out against my lips
and in sharp contrast to my skin.

"I'm leaving Andy! Be ready and have the guys over in about an hour!" I watched him poke his head out the curtain and blow
me a kiss goodbye. I blew one back, grabbed his keys, and walked through the door.

(A FEW HOURS LATER)

I took a seat by the planes exit and waited for my sisters to emerge from the sea of people. I finally saw them so I ducked through
the crowd of people and came up behind them.

"HEY LIZ. HEY EMMY!" I screamed as I grabbed their shoulders and pulled them back. They had already gone to baggage claims
and gotten their luggage so I helped with the massive pile.

"Holy shit sis! Don't scare me like that." Linking arms with them I walked them to the car. "Wow this is nice Sis. How'd you get such
an awesome car?"

"It's my boyfriends." They both turned to me and stared. "What?" I asked a bit nervous.

"Since when do you have a boyfriend?"

"For about three weeks? You'll love him I swear. I live with him so you get to meet him soon." They stood there gawking before I
forced them into the car.
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I had taken the guys to the sound-proofed downstairs studio to practice while Ash went to get her sisters. I was actually looking
forward to meeting them. I think we all were, Ashley was going all out on his bass guitar i think in excitement even though he looked like
he was in serious pain. Jake and CC had stopped playing their respective instruments and were jumping around like idiots. I was trying
to tweak and put the finishing touches on Ash's song but had finally given up and watched the floor show called Black Veil Brides, and
sipped on my monster. I'm not sure where Jinxx went, he had disappeared into a corner somewhere with his phone. I'm guessing it had
something to do with Sammi.

I texted Ash to let her know we were downstairs and to meet us there. She replied saying they were on the way back, and listening
to the Set the World on Fire CD. I let out a low laugh and showed the message to the guys who then took my phone and asked her what
song.

'Youth and Whiskey. ~BVBbabe' When I told the guys they started singing in high pitched voices. I recorded it and sent it to her.
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We pulled up to the house and I heard my sisters squeal. For about the millionth time since I told them I lived with my boyfriend
they begged me to tell them who it is. Yet again I told them they could meet him soon. They sighed and kept bugging me about it the whole
time I was trying to pull their bags out of the trunk. I dragged their bags into the front room, quickly pointing them to the guest room.

"Who's Batman stuff is this?" Liz asked picking up a Harley Quinn action figure.

"My boyfriends." I chuckled taking it from her hand. "Please don't break any of this stuff. He's really addicted to Batman and he
might just piss in your cheerios." They laughed but stopped soon after they saw my serious expression.

"You mean literally piss in our cheerios?"

"Haha Nawww. He wouldn't." Winking at them I started walking toward the door. "So do you guys wanna meet my boyfriend?"

"FUCK YEAH!!" They both screamed almost running me over to get to the living room. "Where is he?" Emmy asked looking around
the deserted living room.

"Downstairs with his friends." I put my hand on the door that lead downstairs, took out my phone and texted Andy that I was
bringing them downstairs now. As soon as he messaged me back with the ok to bring them down I opened the door with a huge grin
plastered across my face.
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I drew in a breath as I heard the door open upstairs. Ashley and I shared a look of anticipation and anxiety. Jake and C.C.
had excited looks plastered across their faces and Jinxx was indifferent. Sometimes he was hard to read but the look in his eyes betrayed
the fact that he was excited too.

"Honey, I'm home!!" Ash called down the stairs, this was followed by giggles and Ash's statement that she always wanted to say
that. However, I kept quiet knowing my voice would give away who I was. Soon enough I saw Ash turn the corner followed closely by a
black haired girl in ripped skinnies, a Asking Alexandria shirt and a monster hat. A few seconds later a girl that looked slightly younger
than Ash and older than the other girl appeared around the corner. She had on jeans, a twilight hoodie and her brown hair was in
mini ringlets that fell to her shoulders. As soon as they looked toward us both of their jaws instantly dropped to the floor.
Ash walked over to me and I wrapped my arm around her waist, kissing her softly, chuckling when that small motion earned a
loud gasp from both of her sisters.

"Wait so.....Sis you're dating ANDY MOTHERFUCKING BIERSACK?!?!?! Why didn't you tell us???" The older one spoke as the younger
one seemed to sway slightly in shock.

"Yep and because I wanted it to be a surprise. So pick your eyes and tounges up off the floor and come say hello." They seemed to
snap back into reality because they began to shuffle toward us. I let go of Ash so I could hug her sisters before letting them move on to the
rest of the guys.

"Let's go upstairs, I'm starving." Jake complained loudly. Suddenly we hear a loud scream and a 'LET'S GET PIZZA!!!' From Emily,
the sixteen year old sister. Ash and I rolled our eyes and laughed as she and Jake made a mad dash upstairs, probably in search of the
phone to order in, since Jake at the last of our frozen pizza last night.
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It's the day before my sisters are leaving. We're sitting around with the guys watching Batman and eating pizza, Jake and
Emmy's idea. Speaking of those two they are laying on the floor engrossed in an episode of batman the pizza box laying open between
them. They were lying on their stomachs with their chins propped up on their hands, a slice of pizza dangling between each of their lips.
If Jake wasn't fourteen years older than her I would say they are perfect together. Ashley, Jinxx, Sammi, Andy, and I sat on the couch.
Ashley's arm laid protectively around my shoulders, and I soon felt Andy's arms snake around my waist and felt his hot breath against
my neck.

"Can I help you?" I asked as he leaned closer and placed his lips gently against my neck. A shudder ran over my body and
turned to look at him.

"Yeah, you can give your boyfriend a kiss." I turned and looked at him before letting the gravitational pull of his eyes draw me
into one of the most tender kisses I've ever experienced.

"Awee!" I hadn't realized that Jinxx had paused the show to allow all of the guys, and my sisters, to watch our display of
emotion. "I can't believe my sister is dating Andy, she's so lucky." Emily had a dreamy look in her eyes as she looked over toward Jake. Oh,
this was not going to be good.

"Andy. I need to talk to you." Liz said standing up and pulling him into the other room. "Emily you can come too if you want."
Liz looked at me out of the corner of my eye and I knew she wanted me to talk to Jake about this. Emily got up and waltzed into the other
room with Andy and Lizzie.

"Ok Jake, we need to talk to...I don't mind talking about it in front of C.C. and Jinxx but if you'd rather us go somewhere else we
can." He looked at me with wide eyes before saying it was ok to talk here. "Emily really likes you, I don't have any idea if you like her back
or not but, I don't think it's a good idea to take it to the level of a relationship, not until she's eighteen at least." He sighed a pained look
in his eyes. He nodded and agreed to the terms and openly admitted that he did in fact have a crush on my little sister.
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"Andy." Liz advanced toward me, a serious expression crossing her face. I took a step back, my ass colliding with the kitchen
counter. She'd been giving me a stern look the whole time she was here.

"Y....Yeah?"

"If you break my sisters heart, I will hunt you down. I will kill you slowly, rip off your genitalia, cauterize it so you don't bleed
out, blend it up, and force you to drink it while I torture you till you finally take your last breath." She had such a serious expression on
her usually calm features that I didn't doubt she would actually go through with it. I was filled with terror as she continued to step
closer to me until her nose was touching mine.

"I don't intend on hurting her. I really care about her Elizabeth." At this she backed up and pulled her sister out of the room. I
followed behind still a bit shaken from the whole encounter.
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"So I guess I'll see you guys soon." I hugged my sisters and made way for the guys to say goodbye as well. Not too many Black Veil
Brides fans were around, or they just didn't recognize them. I watched as their plan began to board before asking the guys to leave.

"Sure sweetie."

As we turned to leave I saw something that sent fear down to my very core. "What the FUCK are you doing here?"

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