I Dare You

"Babe? Babe, are you okay?," asked Andy as he shook me gently. I sat there in shock. Amy still talks to my mom and she's lying about still living with us? How can she do that? She has no right to say something like that. Is she ashamed of what her friends would think? Does she really care about her reputation that much that she has to lie about still being in this family?!

"Aphrodite...I didn't mean to upset you," said Amy as she grabbed my hand.

"No, no it's okay. It's just...I can't believe she lied".

"I swear I had no idea about her leaving! She just told me she got a job working for this giant company and it involved flying all the time to different countries, a..and..and...".

"Ms. Biersack, it's okay. This isn't your fault. She's the one that shouldn't have been lying in the first place".

"Where is she?".

"I don't know".

"Why did she leave?".

"Mom, don't," said Andy as he shook his head.

"Andy, it's okay. She's her best friend, she has the right to know what a terrible persons she is. She left us for a rich man". Amy's face went from curiosity to shame. She let my hand go.

"I can't believe she actually did it," she said above a whisper.

"What? What do you mean?". She knew all these years about him?! Amy shook her head and looked down.

"Amy, you have to tell her. This is her mother," said Chris as he held her hand. She nodded and looked me in the eye.

"She met him at a bar. We went one day after work and she just started talking to him. They were getting along very well and he payed for all our drinks. After that I saw him around our job more. He would come during lunch and take your mom to, who knows where. I told and warned her not to get too close to that man I didn't trust him. She told me he was just a friend. Then I started noticing the new clothing, jewelry, and the new car. I thought it was all your father, but apparently it was all the other man. I sat down and talked to her one day and told her how I felt about the whole situation. I had a feeling those two had something more than friendship going on. She cried and told me she was going to end it with him. Few days later she called saying she got a new job with better benefits, but the bad thing was she was never going to be home and she ended it with the man. I'm sorry I kept it from you, most importantly your father. I should have told him sooner," she apologized as tear ran down her face. I just stared at her, tears forming in my eyes. How could she do this? Dad loved her more than anything? I can't be here right now. I quickly got up and ran out the door.

*Andy's POV*

I watched her as she just stared at my mom, expressionless. Just looking at her. How can could she have kept this from them? I was just about to say something when Aphrodite ran out the room and out the door.

"Aphrodite!," I yelled as I got up. I looked at my mom, who was staring at me with worried eyes. I walked over to her and hugged her."It's okay mom, it's not your fault". I let her go and ran out the door. I looked around and saw her sitting on the sidewalk, with her head on her hands. I quickly made my way towards her and sat down.

"Are you okay?". She sniffed and looked up, her make up starting to run down her face. She smiled and leaned her head on my shoulder. I wrapped my arm around her and kissed her forehead.

"I just..didn't expect this to happen. She lied, Andy. She lied about still being with us, lied about the raise at her job, lied about everything," she sniffed again and took a deep breath," I started noticing the change too". I raised my eyebrow.

"What do you mean?". "I remember when she came home with her new car. She had told is she got a raise at her job and she decided to buy a new car. That night my mom and dad got into a argument. My father told her they could've used that money to pay some debt they owned. She got mad and said it's her money, she can use it any way she wanted. I'm so stupid for not have noticing that!," she smacked her head.

"You're not stupid".

"Yes I am".

"No, you're not".

"Yes, I am!". I grabbed her hands and looked her in the eyes.

"You are a smart, strong, beautiful, amazing woman. If it wasn't for you, your family wouldn't be doing so well right now". She looked at me and smiled. I love it when she smiles. She wrapped her arms around my neck and pulled me into a kiss.

"Thank you," she whispered.

"For what?".

"For being mine again".

*Aph's POV*

He smiled his beautiful smile.

"I love you," he blurted out. I stared at him in shock. Did...did he just say he loved me?

"You okay?," he ran his thumb under my eye. My makeup must be running. He said he loves me! I can't believe it! I smiled widely and jumped on him. He laughed as he fell back on the sidewalk.

"I love you too," I smiled.

"Good. I thought I had freaked you out". I giggled and rested my head on his chest.

"You could never".

"You know, I have never told someone that besides my mom and it feels good to actually mean it". I felt myself blush.

"Really? How much do you love me?".

"I can't see myself without you by my side. How much do you love me?".

"I can't live without you". He got up and lifted me bridal style.

"Come on, lets go inside". Once we got to the door, he put me down and grabbed my face. He gently started wiping my face. I hope my make up doesn't look so ruined. He stopped and smiled in satisfaction.

"How do I look?".

"Gorgeous". He wrapped his arm around my waist and we walked in.

"Aphrodite!," Amy yelled as she ran over to us," I didn't mean to upset you. I really am sorry I..".

"Ms. Biersack, I told you it's fine. Can I talk to you? In private?". We both looked at Andy. He raised his arms and walked away. Amy lead me into the kitchen.

"What do you need to talk about?".

"Can I have my moms number?". Her eyes widen and looked in discomfort.

"I don't...I don't know".

"Please, Amy. I need to hear what she has to say, her side of the story or at least her voice". She continued to look in discomfort.

"Please". She sighed and grabbed her phone book. She ripped out a page and handed it to me.

"Just...don't tell her I told you".

"I promise you I won't and thank you, you have no idea how much this means to me". She smiled faintly and lowed her head.

"And what she did isn't your fault. I think it was best you didn't tell my dad, cause if you did, I'd be seeing him behind glass window". She chuckled and placed her hand on my cheek.

"You know, I would've never imagined you would turn into such an understanding, respective, beautiful young lady and I can't imagine anyone better for my son. Make him happy and don't break his heart, because it seems he really cares about you". I blushed and smirked.

"You know what, he actually just told me he loves me," I whispered.

"What?!," she yelled in excitement.

"Shhhh!".

"Oh sorry, what?," she whispered and smiled widely.

"He loves me," I sang happily.

"Oh my, gosh!". She jumped in excitement. I soon joined in in till Andy walked in and gave us questionable looks.

"What? Don't judge us!," I said as I ran over to him. He chuckled.

"I just came to see if you were ready to go home".

"Yeah, I'm pretty tired".

"I bet, by all the jumping you two were doing".

"Anyways, it was so nice to see you two again and sorry about the whole...moment we had there," I said as I hugged Amy and Chris.

"It's so nice to see you too again and I should be sorry, I brought up the conversation," said Amy.

"I'm glad you did," I smiled. We said goodbye one last time and walked out the house. Andy opened my door and I climbed in the car. Once he climbed in he sighed.

"What's with the sigh?".

"That went better than I expected". I laughed and pushed him lightly.

"Come on, let's go to my house".

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"You want me to go inside with you?," asked Andy as he walked me to my door.

"If you want". He nodded and walked in. I guess he lives here now. I locked the door and as I turned around, Andy lifted me up bridal style again and walked me up to my room. I laughed the entire time, because I never had anyone besides Mikey do this. It felt funny to me. Once we got to my room he threw me on the bed and walked over to the door. Once he locked it, he turned around and started stripping off his clothes. Not this again!

"Is this show for free?," I winked as I leaned on my elbows.

"Looking is free, touching is gonna cost you," he smirked.

"I don't have any money". Once he was in nothing, but boxers, he walked over to me and hovered over me.


"I'm sure we can work something out". He started kissing me as he lifted me up and laid me properly on my bed. I wrapped my legs around his waist. His kisses continued down my neck as he started unzipping my dress. I got up and sat on his lap as he started pulling my dress down. I pushed him down and removed my dress. I started kissing down his chest, kissing every inch of it. I loved the way his skin felt. Cold yet soft. I heard him groan faintly as I kissed lower. Once I reach his boxer's waistband, I kissed above it gently. He moaned as he laid back. Ugh, I love is moans. I crawled my way up again and started kissing him again.

"Shhh!," I heard someone. I quickly stopped and looked around.

"Did you hear that?," I whispered.

"Yeah. Someone was laughing," he whispered back. My mind started wondering. Who else would be in here? I didn't see any one.

"Stop it!," I heard it again. I recognize that voice anywhere.

"Janice!," I yelled. She slowly walked out of my closet followed by Mikey and Jayy.

"What the hell guys? What were you doing in there?".

"What were we doing in there? What's going on out here?," she smirked as she crossed her arms.

"A moment you just ruined! Get out!".

"Don't worry, we're leaving. Don't forget, the condoms are in the bathroom drawer and the lube is in your sisters room".

"Janice!".

"We're leaving! We're leaving!". She opened the door and they walked out. Right as I was about to get up to close my door, Jayy popped his head in.

"And by the way, anal is way better," he winked and closed the door. I face palmed myself as groaned in fustration. Andy started laughing under me.

"What?".

"You have some really strange friends".

"Yeah, friends who want me to have sex already".

"Really?," He raised his eyebrow and smirked. I smiled and rolled my eyes.

"No Andy".

"You sitting on me wearing nothing by a bra and underwear, isn't really gonna help". I looked down at myself and blushed.

"And you look even more beautiful".

"Because I'm half naked?".

"Pretty much," he smirked. Two can play that game.

"Can't believe they ruined the moment. I would've gone all the way," I pouted.

"Really? Are you serious?".

"Yeah, but the feelings gone now. I'ma go change!". I quickly got up and ran into my closet. I locked the door behind me. As I grabbed a shirt, I felt something poking me inside my bra. I checked and remembered I had put the paper in there. I took it out and stared at it. This is my moms number. My actually mom. The person I have't seen in years. I need to hear her voice. I searched through the pants I was wearing earlier and grabbed my phone. I sat on the floor and punch in star six-seven and the number. Right as I was about to press the call button, I hesitated. Am I really ready for this? Should I do this? I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I need to. I pushed the call button and listened quietly as the phone rang. I heard rustling on the other side of the phone. I held my breath and listen carefully.

"Hello?," I heard a womans voice. It's her! It's really her!

"Who is this?". I closed my eyes tightly to keep my tears from forming.

"Mom?," I whispered. There was a long silents between us in till I heard her breath in.

"Aphrodite?," she whispered. Out of fear, I hung up. I can't believe it. She recognized me! She said my name! I finally heard her say my name after so many years. I took in deep breaths to keep myself from crying. I'm not gonna cry! I'm stronger than this!

"Babe? You okay in there?," I heard Andy say. I jumped slightly and chuckled.

"Y..yeah. Just looking for some shorts!". I quickly changed and walked out. There he was, laying half naked on my bed. I never thought I'd see this sight. I laid down next to him and turned off the lamp next to my bed. The light from the moon came in my room, lighting Andy. He looks so...majestic in this lighting. He turned to his side and pulled my towards him.

"You're a tease you know that," he said in a low tone. I'll never get enough of it.

"Me? A tease? I could never!". "But one day Ms. Adams, I will get my revenge".

"Till that day comes, I shall continue my torture," I smirked. He made a low growling sound and brought his face closer.

"You'll regret it one day". I laughed and wrapped my arms around him.

"I love you".

"Love you too". I smiled widely and drifted off to sleep.

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