We Don't Belong

"Please don't make me do this Charlotte," he pleaded.

"It is my turn to pick something for you to wear," I said laughing uncontrollably.

We walked in to Vineyard Vines, and I immediately dragged Andy to the colored shorts section. I found him a pair of navy blue shorts. We then walked to the front of the store to find a polo shirt.

I picked up a pale pink shirt and looked at him. He sighed and said," please anything but pink Charlotte, I am begging you."

"I get to pick, and this is my choice," I said laughing once again.

We went to look at the shoes, and I found him a pair of light brown flip flops.

I ran up to the register, excited to play dress up with Andy. I never thought I would see him wearing stuff like that. I gladly payed and we left.

"Now I wanna go to American Eagle. I want to get some new clothes for summer."

Andy agreed and we made our way to American Eagle.

I picked out several new outfits and Andy told me that I looked beautiful in all of them.

After almost and hour and a half of me trying on clothes, and Andy sitting on his phone, bored out of his mind, we went to the register to check out. I payed and we walked out, holding hands once again.

"Why don't you text Maxy and see if she and Brett want to get lunch or something before we have to get ready for the Escape the Fate."

"Okay," I said," let me just call her."

I dug through my purse to find my phone to call Maxy.

"Hey Maxy," I said when she picked up," Do you and Brett wanna come eat lunch with us at the mall?"

"Sure! We were gonna come get some lunch soon anyway! We will meet you guys in an hour or so."

"Okay! Sounds great! See you guys soon!" I said before hanging up.

"Actually Andy, I might need to go home for a few minutes. I just need to check in with my mom. You can meet her! You can meet my brother too!"

"And you are sure they will like me? I am assuming that your family is as preppy as you. Am I right?"

"I am afraid so. We just won't bring up the fact that you are in a rock band yet. Let's just put it that way," I said," it wouldn't hurt to put on your new clothes."

"You're kidding right?"

"No, actually, I'm not. Maybe we just shouldn't go.."

"Charlotte, I will do anything to make you happy," he said sweetly.

"Are you sure Andy? I don't wanna force you or anything."

"I am positive Charlotte," he said grabbing my hand reassuringly," let's go."

We went out to my car. Andy changed his clothes on the way. The second he took his shirt off, his six pack was revealed, along with all of the muscles in his arms.

It was probably one of the hottest things I had ever seen. He took his tight black skinny jeans off to reveal a pair of plaid boxers. I had to keep turning back to get another look.

"Like what you see Char," he said smirking," most girls do."

"Hell yes Andy. Now get dressed, we are almost to my house."

He pulled his new shirt on over his head. His tattoo of the skull and heart was still visible on his forearm. I then remembered his lip piercing. I got a little nervous about how my family would react.

We pulled into my driveway and I warned Andy about my mom once again.

"She is gonna keep asking you questions. Just try to be polite and don't say anything about BVB yet. Don't worry about my brother. He will try and act all tough but just ignore him. He is an idiot the majority of the time."

"Okay. I think I can handle that."

"Let's go. It will be alright, I promise."

"Hang on," he said," what should I call your mom?"

"Just call her Ms. Dawson. And my brother's name is Collin."

"Alright."

We walked inside and found my mom in the kitchen.

"I'm glad to see you finally came home. I see you brought a...um...boy," she said noticing his tattoo and his lip piercing.

"Mom this is Andy. We have become really close over the past few days."

Mom reached her hand out and said," Um, hi Andy," she turned and called my brother downstairs,"I am Ms. Dawson, but you can call me Julie."

Collin came downstairs and I could tell by the look on his face that he was harshly judging Andy. "Is this your boyfriend or something Charlotte?"

"No, Colin," I said annoyed," this is one of my best friends Andy, but we are as close as boyfriend and girlfriend."

Andy smirked as I said this. I winked at him and smiled.

I said," Well I just wanted to introduce you to Andy and let you know that we were gonna go to a concert tonight. We won't be home till late, so I will probably stay at Maxy's again."

"Okay honey. Why don't you grab some clean clothes and gather anything you might need."

"Okay," I said," come on Andy, help me repack."

"Honey, I don't think that is a good idea..."

"Yeah yeah mom. It will be fine," I said already halfway up the stairs with Andy right behind me.

I could hear my brother talking about the way Andy looked. I almost couldn't believe it when my mom agreed with him and told him that she would have a talk with me when I came downstairs.

We walked down the hall and I opened the door to my room. As we walked Andy rolled his eyes and said," Really, pink?"

"Pink is my favorite color Andy!"

"Not for long," he whispered loudly, smirking.

I walked around as Andy stood and looked through the remaining unpacked boxes. I gathered some clothes and a couple other things and replaced the other things in my bag. Andy watched my every move.

"How come you are still wearing stuff like that! Why don't you wear black!"

"Fine Andy!" I said as I went to find the clothes he had just bought me.

"Good! I bought them for a reason!" he smiled.

"Close your eyes so I can change Andy!"

"Yes mam," he said jokingly.

" I mean it Andy!!!"

He put his hands over his eyes, but I could totally tell that he was peeking.

"Andy!" I said giggling," I know you're peeking!"

"Well, I did change in front of you. Now it is your turn! I will change with you. I have to put my regular clothes back on anyway," he said laughing, still not taking his eyes away from me.

"Fine Andy! But don't get any ideas!"

He took his shirt off once again, revealing his toned abs. He put on his black tank top as I pulled my shirt on over my head. I looked at Andy. Man he was attractive. I could see his strong arms and some of his chest.

By now, we had both changed into our pants. Me into my destroyed shorts, and him into his sexy black skinny jeans.

"Looks like somebody is happy to see me change back," Andy said, revealing his perfect teeth.

"Maybe I am," I said flirtatiously," come on Mr. Rockstar, Brett and Maxy are gonna meet us soon."

We walked downstairs just in time to see both my mother's and brother's happy expression fade as they saw our new wardrobe.

"Excuse us Andy," mom said harshly,"I need to talk to Charlotte alone for a moment."

"Yes mam. I will just wait in the car, okay Char. I will take your bags for you."

"Sure Andy.Thank you. I will be right out," I said with a fake smile on my face.

Andy smiled at my mom once more and then went out the front door.

"What in the hell are you wearing Charlotte?" she yelled, "these don't even look like you!"

"MOM!" I screamed," I am trying to find myself. Maybe this is who I really am!"

"I will not raise a daughter like this. I must have made some mistake as a mother."

"Whatever," I screamed," I hate the fact that you are so quick to judge people!"

"What do you want me to say about Andy? He seems like a nice boy, or something? He is not your type at all."

"He is my closest friend Mom. I trust him with all of my heart, and I would do anything for him."

"I am guessing that your other friends are like that too."

"YEAH," I screamed," well what if they are. What in the hell are you gonna do about it!?You are the one that wanted me to make new friends."

"I will not let you be around people like that!"

"Whatever. Maybe I am tired of being around people like you and Collin who are happy 99.9% of the time. I am proud to be their friend. They are not bad people just because of what they wear or what they look like," I screamed once again, tears welling up in my eyes.

"I will not let you leave the house like that young lady!"

"Oh yeah!" I screamed,"watch me!" I ran to the door and slammed it behind me, tears streaming down my face. All I wanted to do was feel Andy's warm embrace.

Notes

I am so sorry it took so long to update you guys! Ive been really busy with finals for school! I promise I will start updating way more as soon as school gets out! Also check out my collab with my best friend Karlie. Its called "I Won't Let You Down." It is a FEAR story and we have been working really hard on it! Hope you enjoy this chapter! Message me any suggestions or comments to improve the story!