Knives & Pens

Pandora didn’t think about her parents nor sister after seeing them in the baby store, she had other things to worry about besides thinking about letting her parents back into her and her daughter’s life. The pregnancy was going faster it seemed and in just a few months Skye would be born, she was excited and apprehensive but she tried not to show her apprehensive side. It was Tuesday evening when Pandora got off of work and Andy picked her up, it was hot and Pandora was miserable. She felt like she weighed five hundred pounds with her stomach and she felt like the sun was hovering right above her, she was gaining weight she began to notice but Anne told her it was normal to gain weight during the pregnancy so she didn’t really worry about it. She had to buy new clothes since she couldn’t fit into her shirts nor pants anymore, but that was alright. Andy was glad to see her, he hadn’t seen her since this morning around eight. She looked tired too and he figured she was, she hopped into the mustang and closed the door behind her, grabbing the seat belt and putting it on. The air conditioner was on and it was blowing right on Pandora and she felt amazing at that moment, her feet were killing her though, she hated her sneakers. Her ankles were swollen and her sneakers felt tight, she hated it.
“How was work?” Andy asked, putting the mustang in drive and driving off.
“Exhausting, I’m hungry.” Pandora said, Andy chuckled.
“I wouldn’t doubt it, we may go out for dinner tonight. Too hot to cook.” Andy told her, she nodded.
“Sounds good, just us?”
Andy smiled. “Yes just us.”
“Cool, where at?”
“I don’t know, we’ll think about it but I have a surprise for you at home.” Andy said, she looked at him suspiciously.
“What did you do?”
Andy chuckled. “You’ll find out.”
Pandora was apprehensive, she didn’t know what he could’ve done for her or what the surprise was. Maybe he did something for Skye? She didn’t know, but he hoped he didn’t spend a lot of money or else she’d have to kill him. They arrived at the house and she saw a black car parked in the driveway. Someone was here, but who? He cut off the engine and smiled and got out of the mustang while Pandora did too, she shut the door and looked at the car, it looked brand new.
“Whose car is this?” Pandora asked him, he smirked and looked at her.
“Yours.”
Pandora looked at him in shock, she was speechless, she didn’t know what to say. Surely he was joking, this wasn’t her car. Someone was here, someone she knew but who?
“What?”
Andy chuckled. “I figured since you’re working and you’ll eventually have a baby, you will need a car just in case I’m out with the mustang.”
Pandora looked at the car and tears started to steam down her cheeks, Andy frowned and approached her, hugging her tightly. He stroked her hair as she cried into his chest, he knew she was grateful, she didn’t even have to say anything. He knew it, the tears told him.
“I’m sorry if you don’t like it.” Andy said with a small chuckle, Pandora sniffed and pulled back, wiping her tears with a smile.
“No I like it, I just can’t believe you done that for me.”
“I’m going to do anything for you Pandora, so get used to it,” Andy told her, he reached down his pocket and pulled out the keys for the Toyota Camry and handed it to her. “It’s yours.”
Pandora took the keys and she hugged him tightly unexpectedly, he hugged her back and smiled, rubbing her back. He knew he did good and he wanted to give her a car, he was thinking about it and what worried him was if he had the mustang and something happened to Skye and she needed to take her to the hospital but she didn’t have a car to take her? Or what if she ran out of diapers or formula? Andy was beginning to worry himself and he knew that, but he couldn’t help it. It was like Pandora was his little sister and Skye was his niece, he loved them both and cared for them with all his heart and when someone is like family, you treat them like family. She pulled back from Andy and approached her new car, opening the door and getting into the driver seat. The seats were comfortable and the car even smelled brand new, it was clean and she loved it.
“Let me know if you need help making the payments, because I will help you with it. I promise.” Andy told her, she looked at him and smiled.
“Thank you Andy, so much.”



After Pandora enjoyed her new car for a little bit the two of them headed inside and started to get ready to go out to eat tonight, Pandora didn’t put a lot of effort into going all out with her outfit but she wanted to look somewhat decent. After she was done and so was Andy, he insisted she drove with her new car and she didn’t say no. They listened to Black Veil Brides on the way to the steakhouse, she was still trying every way possible to hear one song from the new album but Andy wouldn’t break. Once they arrived at the steakhouse and ordered their drinks, they started to look through the menu and Pandora couldn’t help but to ask something.
“I think we should talk about something, I mean we just basically ignored it but I want to know for sure.” Pandora said, Andy looked at her in confusion.
“What do you mean?”
“I mean at one point you liked me, and I guess I’m wondering if you still do?” Pandora said, looking at him.
“I guess after a while I realized we aren’t going to be a thing and the feelings I had were more like a crush I guess, I knew I wanted you happy one way or another and I felt like you were my best friend more than a crush and now you feel like my sister. Now that you’re with Collin and having my best friend’s baby, all I want is for you to be happy Pandora. So I guess, I don’t anymore.” Andy said, Pandora smiled and nodded.
“I feel the same way, it’s like you’re the brother I never had.”
Andy chuckled. “I feel the same way, so does that mean I’ll be Skye’s uncle?”
“I’m sure all the guys are going to consider themselves Skye’s uncle, so yes you are.”
“Good, because I was going to be her uncle anyways. Are you going to take Ashley to court for Child Support?” Andy said, Pandora shook her head side to side.
“No I’m not, I’m going to let him see her whenever he wants too and when she’s older she can stay with him on the weekends and if he wants to help with buying things or whatever, he can.”
“I’d take his ass out on Child Support anyways, teach his ass and if he thinks about running around and knocking up other women he’d think twice because he’ll know what paying for Child Support feels like.” Andy said, Pandora giggled.
“True.”
“Do you honestly think he’s going to man up? And be honest Pandora.” Andy said, Pandora nodded.
“I think he will, or at least I hope so.”
“I’ll beat the hell out of him if he doesn’t, and if you think I’m joking I’m not. I will put the other band members together and we will break into his house, drag him out of bed and beat him.” Andy said, a serious expression on his face.
“I believe you.”
“Good, and I will do the same to Collin if he starts some crap.” Andy said, Pandora giggled.
“You’re just going to beat everyone aren’t you?”
“If it protects you and Skye, yes I am.” Andy replied with a smile, Pandora knew that she was safe around them all and Skye was just as safe as she was. She trusted them all with her life, and she knew no one could ever get to her that wanted to cause harm to her or her daughter. Pandora was going to protect Skye with her life as well, she already did protect her with her life and she wasn’t even born yet. She guessed it was just a pregnancy instinct or something, she wasn’t sure. But she knew Skye growing up around the band Black Veil Brides was probably better than growing up around her family…

Notes

So sorry it's taking forever to update, I have so many stories that needs updated and a whole lot of chapters that needs editing and I'm writing another story and just all kinds of things. Plus, I am busy with my fiance and other things in life. I updated this story on the other website two days ago, and just remembered I needed to post it here too as well. I don't know when I'll update again, I haven't even started to write the new chapter yet but I promise I will get around to it as this story is nowhere near finished. You will know when it ends, leave comments and such and thank you for reading this long and I hope you're enjoying it so far. Are you excited to meet Skye? I am, she'll be born soon. Thank you guys!