Courtney's POV:

I ran through the thick woods, the dense trees flying behind me as I flew past them, my mind barely even realizing that they had come and gone. I just kept on running, trying to escape the impending danger that at any second could entomb me. I had to get away, to find a place to hide, a safe place, where he wouldn't find me.

I risked a shaky glance behind my shoulder, and mentally breathed out a breath, he wasn't in eyesight. Maybe I ha outran him? Somehow managed to break free from him? Whatever the case, I was relieved that he wasn't pursuing me.

Or so I thought, as the blood curdling sound of his sinister laugh echoed throughout the trees, weaving its way into my ears. I stopped quickly, the mud sticking to me feet and getting between my toes was finally beginning to bother me. But I did my best to ignore it and focussed on the direction of his horrid laughter. It made my stomach churn, that fact that even a human being like him could find enjoyment in my won terror, he could even laugh at it. That was just sick, and he deserved to be locked up in a crazy house.

I spun around when I heard it again, louder and clearer this time, meaning he was drawing closer. Suddenly it was everywhere, taunting me, breaking me. I covered my ears with my hands, hoping to block out the horrible sound, but to no avail. Then I slowly sunk to the dirty forest floor, curling up in a small ball, hoping that if I made myself small enough, he wouldn't find me.

"Courtney, Courtney, Courtney." The voice called out, drawing nearer.

"You thought you could escape me? You were wrong, my dear, so, so wrong." It came even closer, to the pint where I could feel his cool breath against the back of my neck, sending chills down my spine.

He'd found me.

"And now I've got you, just like I said I would."

I shrunk myself even small,er hoping to make him go away, "go away, go away, go away!" I screamed.

He chuckled darkly, "never."

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"Courtney! Courtney! Wake up!"

I gasped awake, my senses becoming alert immediately as i scanned my new surroundings. i was home, in my bed, and Andy was shaking my shoulder, with a worried expression on his handsome face.

"It's okay, you were dreaming, it's over. You're home, you're safe, I'm here." He soothed me, bringing me into his arms.

I whimpered at the last part, and nuzzled his neck, squeezing my eyes shut, hoping to remove the dream from my memory. It was a nightmare, that's all, nothing more, I was home, not out there still, with that fucking nutcase. I was safe, in Andy's arms, with a house full of guys who cared about me. Nothing was going to get me.

I managed to slow my breathing and then I pulled my face away from Andy's chest, and looked at the time, it was almost four in the morning, I guess I was out longer than expected.

"What are you guys still doing here?" I asked in a shake voice, tying to bring up conversation.

"We figured we'd just stay the whole night, or day I suppose, since it's fucking four in the morning," Andy responded with a small smile.

I laughed, "sorry about that. Can you believe that we watched the movie today? Or rather a couple hours ago?"

'Actually, it was yesterday that we watched it," he said, pointing at the clock.

"No need to be such a smart ass," I laughed.

"Hey! Everyone in this whole house will agree with me that our of the two of us, you're way more of a smart ass than I am."

"Not true! Have you talked to my brother?"

"Yes, I have. He happens to be one my best friend and in a band of mine, have you heard of us? We're called Black Veil Brides, I suggest you check us out, we're pretty amazing." He joked, making me laugh harder.

"hmm, I think I have heard of you actually, my least favourite it the vocals. I think the lead singer could work on his singing. He sounds dreadful, like a dying cat." I clarified, trying not to laugh.

A smile quirked up on his lips, followed my a mischievous grin, "is that so? Personally, OI think he sounds godly, borderline the best and most talented singer ever to walk this planet."

I roll my eyes, "he's alright I suppose. A smart ass, and a idiot, but nothing more I guess. Besides, he's increddibly annoying."

"Okay that's it!"

Andy pushes me off of his lap and rolls so he's on top of me. Then the bastard starts tickling me, and I scream and beat at his back, trying to pry him off of my.

"Apologize, bitch."

"ok-okay! I'm-'m so-ry!" i scream out, laughing and squirming around.

Satisfied, he gets up off of me and I throw a pillow at his head, and stick my tongue out at him, only to have the gesture returned.

"alright, well, somebody needs there sleep, and its not only you in the situation. I'm fucking exhausted, and have just had a pillow thrown at my head, so I'm also offended and wounded. So I'm going to bed, night Court."

"Wait! Andy, can you stay with me, please?" I ask, my voice full of nothing my terror, all humour vanishing.

He sighs, and looks like he's considering it for a moment.

"I'll kiss your head better?" I add, hoping to sweeten the deal.

He sighs, and nods, walking back to me bedside, and I pull back the covers, allowing for him to get in.

"Ash is going to kill me when he wakes up," he mutters as he climbs in, pulling me close to him.

I ignore the comment and snuggle closer, laying my head on his chest. Andy wraps his arms around me, before he asks, "hey, wait, don't I get a head-kiss?"

I giggle and nod, pressing my lips to his head before laying my head back on his chest. The rhythmic sound of his strong heartbeat soothing me to sleep.

"I think I'm falling for you Courtney," he says before I lose consciousness.

Andy presses his lips to my forehead before I go under.

Notes

That was a exceptionally cute chapter between Courtney and Andy if I do say so myself.
So Andy is falling for her, and Courtney is too, only question is, how will Ash react? He's very protective of his sister, even more after what happened to he with Xavier, and Andy is older than her, plus he and Andy are best friends. So what will happen? Will I ever answer any of these questions? Maybe.

Until then, enjoy the story and the rest of your holidays!