Just The Boy Next Door

~6~

The next few weeks seemed to have flown by like Speed Racer. The beginning of classes came with a bang, as did the radio show's school year start up. Andy was a big help with finding material for the Mocha Morning Monday show, and CC and Jake had been working on material to add other days to our schedule. As much as it pained me, the money was too good to resist.

Speaking of Jake, he and Naomi had really hit it off. I was lucky she was my best friend or I would have never seens her again. She was quickly smitten with the young man, as he was her. They were the talk around campus too, what with their age difference and how they didn't look like that fit together. But to them it didn't matter, and blew off any negative comments. Within weeks, it blew over like a Virginia rain storm.

The beginning of October brought forth Naomi's 22nd birthday and a line up change to the Monday morning show, plus Ashley had chosen to help out around the studio any chance he had. I had gotten the feeling he had taken a liking to me since we made out in August, but he never said anything.
Andy and I were inseperable, but unlike Naomi and Jake, we didn't exactly have a title to lean on when people asked if we were dating. It made things awkward to anyone who didn't understand. Oh, and anyone who didn't know he had two past girlfriend drain him of him emotions for a piece. Needless to say, we decided to let things play out and take them one day at a time.

Finally, Halloween was approaching and the frat house was planning a Halloween Party. Naomi and I were going to go as an angel and a devil, her as the angel and I as the devil. Jake was just going to go as himself, seeing as he was the make-shift bartender of the house now that Ashley had been demoted since the last party in August; that meaning Ashley drank so much he fell asleep on a park bench at Monroe Park, and was driven home at 6:30 in the morning by Delvin who had found him.
Ashley was attending as a biker, Jinxx was the White Rabbit, and CC decided to be Animal from the Muppets, which was more than fitting for him.

Andy wouldn't tell anyone what he was planning on, and only replied with a "You will see" everytime one of us asked him. I decided the leave it alone, and wait for the day to arrive.

In the back of my mind, I yerned to know what he and I were. One minute, we are all romantic and lovey-dovey, and then the next he is joking with me like I'm one of the guys. I mean, I guess I am happy our friendship is solid; our sex life was pretty amazing as well. So I really saw no need to bring it up, and stayed happy with what we had right now.

The night of the party came quicker than we all had anticipated; Halloween was here. Naomi and I got ready at my place and grabbed a change of clothes for the morning, and not to mention our school books. Groaning, my second in command hopped into my car as we made our way the literal two minute drive down the street.

"Happy Halloween!" We shouted as we enter their foyer, decked out in our angel and devil attire. Ashley was practically drooling as Jake and Andy walked up and glanced at him, and then at us; they promptly understood.
"Damn," Jake exclaimed and walked slowly up to Naomi, "Baby, you look gorgeous."
Naomi was beaming so brightly she shined into next week. Jake took her in his arms, taking care not to crush her wings.
"Hey hey, she devil," Andy's voice was low and sultry, "Why don't you come give me some of that devilish loving."

Giggling, I switched on over to Andy and he grabbed my hand, turning me around to get the full view.

"Oh my god," he hissed, "I don't know how I'm going to keep my paws off of you, little woman."

Blushing, I ended up making eye contact with Ashley, who looked hurt but was dealing with it. I really had hoped he would've told me if he had feelings for me, but Ashley was a shy, private person when it came down to it. I left that thought alone, though; no sense in stirring the pot.

CC walked in with the temporary red dye in his hair, red face pant on his face and body, and a green nose. We all turned to him and stared.

"ANIMAL! ANIMAL" he screamed as he waved his drum sticked wildly.
"Oh my god, you fucking clown," Naomi exclaimed, doubling over in laughter.
"Seriously, dude, that is a great costume," Jake said, wiping a tear off his cheek from laughing so hard.
"Well, where is Jinxx?" I looked around, and scowled.
Jinxx and I had gotten close since I had begun to wonder what Andy and I were. I confided in him things I couldn't even tell Naomi, only because she would be biased as hell and Jinxx knew him better than we did.
Suddenly, a violin began to play and a masked phantom descended the stair case. He was playing the Overture from the Phantom of the Opera, and he looked dashing in the suit he had on.
"So, what happened to the white rabbit, bud," I patted him on the back shortly after he bowed.
"He was, shall I say, past the point of no return," he received a giggled from Andy and I both, "But, DJ, you look stunning. Andy is one lucky man."

Jinxx winked at me and made his way towards the den to where the DJ booth area was set up. Apparently, Jinxx was in charge of music this time around.

"I will be right back, princess; okay?" Andy kissed my cheek and with that he made his way up the stairs to his room.
"He's putting on his costume," Ashley said, "Yours looks amazing on you by the way. Fits your curves just right; I like it. Andy is right about one thing; you are a little she-devil."

He, too, winked at me but completed the awkward feeling with a lip lick, top lip from left to right. His little biker self was pretty hot tonight as well, but I didn't think I felt for him the way I felt for my counter part, long, tall, and handsome as he was.
Naomi had wandered off to be with Jake in the kitchen and I was more than sure she would be attached to him the whole evening. I was happy one of us had a love interest who knew what they were, regardless of the world around them.

"Well, hello again princess," the deep voice behind me sounded dark and dangerous.

Turning around, my sweet what-you-might-call-him was standing, decked from head to toe as Sweeney Todd; I was in love.

"I love this Andy!" I circled around him, looking at every detail, "Where did you get this?"
"Had it made for me in high school when I was doing some skits with friends," He fluffed his white shirt a bit, stained in fake blood.
"Either way, you look handsome. And bloody." I nodded in agreement with myself.

The party didn't last nearly as long as the Back To School bash they had; bobbing for apples took place in the front yard, candy corn bingo was in the dining room, and a halloween themed game of cherades was going on in th living room. Drinks were rolling, thanks to bartender Jake and his waitress and lovely girlfriend, Naomi.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, now for the moment you have all been waiting for," Andy announced loudly, "It is now midnight, which means we will be having the BVB Costume contest!"

Girls and guys in varying costumes walked up to a table Jinxx was manning and wrote their names down on the list. Jake, who was plain clothed, agreed to do the drawing to the other guys could participate. I walked up to the table, beaming brightly as I wrote my name and costume down onto the piece of paper.

As soon as the last person signed their life away, Jake began announcing the names and costumes, allowing each person to show off their stuff. Each of the guys, minus Andy, wrote their names on the list prematurely, so they went first. About 20 some people participated, and the competition was intense.

"...DJ Martenson." Jake's voice rang out loudly through the house.

Blushing, I stepped into the middle of the room with my pitchfork held high and devil tail swinging sassily.

"DJ is a she-devil this Halloween... complete with horns, tail, and devilish attitude! Thank you DJ!"

With my costume being less original than a few of the other girls in the house, I didn't think I stood a chance. I sat in a chair off to the side of the room and looked around for Andy, who was nowhere to be found. Soon enough, the lights were dimmed and music began to play.

"Pretty women, fanscinating... sipping coffee, dancing... pretty women. Pretty women are a wonder. Pretty women," a haunting voice came from the shadows.

And from those shadows stepped Andy, smile playing on his lips. He walked around to each woman in the room, holding a rose. I would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous, but I think I kept my cool just fine.

"Sitting in the window or standing in the stair, something in them cheers the air," He reached my chair and bowed, grabbing my hand and placing a kiss on the very top of it.

My face felt hot as he extended the rose out to me. I took it, smiling like a bumbling idiot. The other women cooed, some slapping their male counter parts for not thinking of something as sweet.

He finished his bit, and bowed.

"And lastly, Andy Biersack dressed as Sweeney Todd, barber of Fleet Street!"

Nodding to his guests, he found me with ease and placed a sweet, tender kiss on my lips. Coming up for air, his eye twinkled as he smiled at me.

"Your smile could kill me one day, you know," I said in awe, and smiled back, eyes shining in return.
"I would hate to do that to you, princess," he paused and embraced me, "You just make me the happiest I have been in a long time."

Before I could comment, Jake was tallying up the votes from our secret panel. Giggling at the resulting and rolling his eyes, Jake returned to the table one last time.

"As the night is being drawn to a close, we want to thank you for coming," he cleared his throat, "This has been the most successful event we have had. And now, the moment you have been waiting for; the results are in."

Hoots and cheers resounded throughout the living room and hallway.

"For the ladies, with three out of four votes..." Jake dramatically paused and glanced down at Naomi who was girlishly clutching his arm, "DJ Martenson with her sexy and sin She-Devil!"

Shocked I walked up to the table and was handed a gift car for the Coffee Beanery for 50 bucks. I almost started jumping up and down, but I then remembered I was wearing really high and dangerous heels.

Walking back to Andy, I wiggled my butt in excitement. Giggling at me, he shook his head and wrapped an arm around my waist, pulling me close.

"For the gentlemen, it was won by a land slide. With four out of four votes..." Jake smiled from ear to ear, "My brother and fellow frat house member, Andrew Biersack as Sweeney Todd!"

He smiled down at me and walked up for his award, a 50 gift card to GameStop. He grinned widely, and bowed again to the people who were present.

"Thank you guys," Andy spoke loudly, "This concludes our now Annual Halloween Bash! We will see ya'll next year!"

The mass of individuals began to clear out as the group of us picked up the mess of a house they had left. I mean, it wasn't nearly as bad as the Back to School event the held. But the living room was littered with solo cups and beer bottles, and someone threw up on the back porch. Either way, each young man smiled to themselves for the rest of the night, proud of how the event turned out.

"Well," Andy sighed as he tied up the last trash bag, "That about does that. You staying here or going home, princess?"
"I thought I would stay," I walked over and wrapped my arms around him, "You know, I can't stay away from those cuddles of yours."
"With my boney self?" His eyebrow rose slightly as a cheeky smile graced his perfect face, "Sounds good, babe. Now, let me take this out to the curb and we will be able to begin a night of cuddling."
"Don't be too long," I said as I ascended the stair case, "I might have to cuddle myself."

He burst out into a fit of giggles and waves off the comment as he headed out the front door.

Yep, I might love him; wild, crazy and all.

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