~Stars Can't Shine Without Darkness~

Andy's P.O.V.~

I wake up with a sharp pain throbbing in my head. I heard the shower running, telling me that Ashley was already up. I groaned as I sat up and held my head in my hands. I sighed heavily as I remembered what had happened yesterday. I stood up from the creaky bed and walked out towards the vending machine in the slim hallway. I slid in a dollar and pressed the combination of B3 and grabbed the water that popped out from the bottom. I turned my heel back to the room and realized I had forgotten the key. I heard the shower turn off so I took advantage of it and started knocking on the door. Minutes later Ashley opened the door in just a towel. "How'd you get out here Andy?" He asked, letting me in. I shook the bottled water in his face and tied my boots up.

Ashley got dressed and we headed out to the main lobby to pay for the night. "Hope you had a nice stay!" The young girl said, she had bright blonde hair and several facial piercings and wore a fake smile. Ashley got into the drivers seat and I into the passengers and started the car.

I walked into the front door and saw Star laying on the couch, sound asleep. I smiled to myself after grabbing a few ibuprofen and swallowing them. I stretched my arms up and turned around into the living room. Star slowly opened her eyes and sat up after running her eyes. She saw me and stumbled off the couch, throwing her arms around me. I gathered her in a big hug, confused of why she's happy to see me. She pulled away and started mumbled about how sorry she was.

Star's P.O.V.~

I heard the front door slam shut and opened them to see Ashley climbing his way up the stairs. Andy came into the living room, spotting that I was awake. Without thinking, I jumped off the couch and sprinted towards him, leaping into his arms. I wrapped my arms around him, tight, and pulled back. "Andy, I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have over reacted, I missed you so much. Please please don't be upset me." Tears started dripping from my eyes as he quickly wiped them away. He pulled me into a heated kiss as we made our way up the stairs.

He threw my door open, and set us both down on my bed. Without breaking the connection of our lips, I slipped his shirt over his head. I ran my hands down his back, only to feel lines going down his spine and shoulder blades. Confusion crossed my mind as I slowly push him off and saw his back. Red nail marks were covering his bare back. "Oh my god...A-Andy?" I choked out, his eyes filled with panic as I backed away from his touch. Tears started pouring from my eyes as I flattened my back against the wall. "So this is w-what you were doing? I waited for you all night only to have ch-cheat on me?" I sobbed out, holding my legs close to my chest. "I-no Star, it's...it's not what you think!" He yelled out, tugging at his hair. "What is it then? I know for sure those aren't my nail marks!" I shouted, crying harder with each heated syllable.

He reached for my hands but I pulled back, hitting my elbow off the wall. I mumbled an 'ow' as he sighed. "We went to the club last night...Ashley ordered us drinks and found himself some girls. A girl came up to me and pulled me into the guys restroom." I sobbed violently as he went on, burying my head in between my knees. "I kissed her...Star I'm so sorry. I was drinking and I wasn't thinking clearly. She scratched her nails down my back before trying to unbuckle my pants. I stopped her though Star, I swear. I couldn't do that to you." He tried to explain. He resting the palm of his hand on my knee but I shoved him away. He fell back on his elbows as hurt and pain flashed through his blue gems.

"You're sorry? You're sorry?! I waited here all last night, hoping to make up with you because I love you! Only to find out that you went to some club and picked up the first slut to go your way! Are you sure you love me Andy?!" I shouted, standing up. He towered over me and ran his hands over his face. "Yes! Star I love you so much and I'm sorry!" He screamed back. "You're not doing a very good fucking job showing it!" I shoved him into the wall, only to have an audience watching us argue. Ashley stared wide-eyed at us. "And you! Ashley! Fucking seriously?! You KNEW things were bad between us, only to take him drinking?!" I turned my attention back to Andy when he started yelling. "Don't yell at him! He didn't know I would've done that!"

Tears were still racing down my cheeks. "Get your head out your ass Andy. You've cheated on me once. And now twice. Fuck you." I spat at him. "Star, baby, I'm sorry. I love you. I love you so much. I didn't mean to. I was drunk." I narrowed my eyes at him. "You love me." I laughed out loud at this. "You love me!? You wouldn't know love if it crushed your fucking chest! I was so stupid to have let my self fall for you! I should've known you wouldn't catch me! You never have and never will. Now get out!" I pushed him out of my room and slammed the door shut, making my vanity shake slightly. I collapsed on the floor and crawled my way to my closet.

I pulled on some black yoga pants and a Sleeping with Sirens crop top and grabbed my phone, keys, and grabbed some extra clothes in a bag before calling the only person who could help me right now.

"Hello?" His voice rumbled, showing he just woke up. "R-Ronnie? Can you pick me up?" I sobbed, unlocking my bedroom door and walking down the stairs. "Yeah, sure sweet heart. I'll be there in five." I heard Andy slam his door shut after I shut mine so I knew he wouldn't be down there. "Where are you going?" CC asked me, sorrow filled his face. "A friend's. I'll be back. I just don't know when." I said emotionless. He hugged me tight before I hugged everyone else, including Ashley. "I'm sorry for yelling at you Ashley. I was upset." He nodded understandably.

I walked out the front door and saw Ronnie's car near the driveway. I ran up to it and swung the door open. "Everything okay? What happened?" He said, hugging me tight. "A-Andy cheated on m-me." I cried out, hugging him back. "I'm sorry sweetheart, do you want to stay with me for awhile?" I nodded and kissed his cheek. "Thank you" I said before sinking into the seat.

We reached his brick house and he carried my bag for me. "Do you want to watch a movie?" He asked me, crouching down below his tv. I nodded and pointed to 22 Jump Street. "Good choice" he smirked and sat on the couch beside me. I lay my head on his arm as he puts it securely around my shoulders, pulling a black and white blanket over us. Half way though the movie, I felt myself falling asleep on Ronnie's side.

.....

I woke up to hear Ronnie telling Jacky and Ryan to shut up for being to loud. I sit up and remove my self from Ronnie's grip. "Aw, look at the two love birds!" Jacky kept making kissy faces at the two of us. Ronnie flipped him off and helped me stand. "Want me to show you to your room?" He asked, walking towards the wooden stairs. I nodded and followed him, but not before the guys piled me with a group hug. I hugged each of them back and ran up the stairs to meet up with Ronnie.

He opened the door to a room with light purple walls and dark purple curtains and bed sheets. "That's a lot of purple." I remarked, setting my bag onto the bed. "Yeah. Oh! By the way, I like you in black. Last time I saw you your hair was blood red." He teased, sitting on the chair. "Thank you, I changed it after..." I paused. I didn't want to mention the fact that Andy cheated on me twice already. "After?" He held onto it. I sighed. "After Andy cheated on the first time" he looked pissed after I told him. "First? You mean you've been together for over four months now and he's cheated on you twice already!?" I knew his temper could get bad as he stood up sharply. "Yeah" I said quietly, standing by the door. "What the hell Star?! Why are you still with him?! I'm going to fucking kill him!" He threw his fist into the dry wall, making me jump at his sudden actions. "Ronnie..Please calm down" tears threatened to push their way back out onto my stained cheeks.

He shook himself out of it and walked over to me, pulling me to sit by him on the bed. "I'm sorry Star. It just infuriates me how he has such a great opportunity to have someone as perfect and beautiful like you and he doesn't see it." He sighed, pulling me into a hug. "Don't be, it's not your fault. I shouldn't have been so stupid to believe he wouldn't do this. He's had a habit of not catching me as I fell." Ronnie looked down and let his gaze fall to the purple carpet. "Star, I know this may be the wrong time. But I've always really liked you. Ever since I first saw you with him. Star, I think...no....I know...I love you Star." My breathe hitched at his words. "You love me?" I repeated. I didn't know what to do... "I do. Very much Star. I understand if this is to soon and all. I just thought you should know" he kissed my cheek and left the room, leaving me dumbfounded.

I got a shower and changed into a pair of blue booty shorts that said 'Good Girl' on the back and 'I <3 Falling in Reverse' on the front and a plain black tank top. I ran down the stairs and plopped down beside Ronnie on the couch. "Hey! I know that band! I hear the lead singers a real asshole!" Ronnie chuckled. "Oh, the biggest!" I agreed playfully. "You, are no good girl my love." I laughed and ate a small piece of pizza with the rest of the guys.

Andy's P.O.V.~

I finally left my room after three hours and went downstairs. "Where's Star?" I asked, grabbing a glass of water. "She went to a friend's....Ronnie I think." The sound of his name infuriated me. My heart started racing and my mind went blank. I threw the glass at the wall and turned towards CC. "Who?" I spat, walking towards him. "Ronnie. He picked her up a while ago. I think she's staying with him." He shrugged, while Jake and Jinxx cleaned up the mess of the glass.

I picked up my phone and hurriedly typed in Star's number. Straight to voicemail. "Shit" I muttered. I called Ronnie, answered in the third ring. "Hello?" He answered with. "Where is she?" I growled, pacing back and forth. "Who?" "Don't fucking play dumb with me! Where is she!?" I heard laughing in the background. Star laughing. "Ohhhh her. Yeah she's here. I don't think she wants to talk to you though. Seriously dude what the fuck were you thinking?" He sighed, I could here the anger thriving in his voice. "I need to talk to her." I snarled, clenching my fist. I heard him cover the phone. "Hey Star, sweetheart, Andrew's on the phone. He wants to talk to you." I rolled my eyes at his pet names and waited. I heard him bring the phone back to his ear. "Yeah, see man, she said no. Sorry." "Wait!" I was cut off by him hanging up.

"Fuck!" I screamed, searching frantically for my keys. Ashley blocked my way as I tried to go out the door. "What're you doing?! I need to get there." I shouted, but he was to strong and held me back. "Andy, man, I really think you should just relax. Let her relax. It'll be fine. It's only Ronnie." He tried to comfort me. "Only Ronnie?! You do know he's had a crush on her since god knows when? He's probably throwing his charm at her as we talk!" I roared, making Ashley step back a bit. "Star loves you man. She may be upset. But I know she loves you. Just wait it out alright? For her sanity." I groaned and stormed back up the stairs, shutting my door and throwing my body onto my bed. The smell of her sweet scent still lingered on my mattress.

Star's P.O.V.~

"Stop! Please!" I screamed, laughing uncontrollably while Ronnie held me down and Jacky and Ryan tickled me. Derek sat there laughing at us as I desperately tried to pry them off of me. I screamed once again, only for it to be covered with my laughter. "It-it hurts! Ahhhahhaha!" I couldn't stop laughing. Finally they let me go and Ronnie went to the other room to answer his phone. I sat there with Ryan as Jacky helped me to my feet. "We've missed you little one!" Ryan shouted, picking me up and throwing me onto the couch. "I've missed you to." And for a moment there, I actually forgot about the pain that Andy threw into my heart.

"Hey Star, sweetheart, Andrew's on the phone. He wants to talk to you." Ronnie said to me softly. I shook my head violently. He nodded and went back to the other room. I said goodnight to all the guys and went upstairs to 'my room'. Minutes later Ronnie came in and knocked lightly. "Come in!" I shouted and pulled a Sleeping with Sirens hoodie over my head. "Hey Star, I just wanted to say goodnight." He smiled at me and sat on the edge of my bed. I smiled back at him as he kissed my forehead and began to stand back up.

I caught his wrist. "Wait...could you..uhm...stay with me? Just until I fall asleep?" I ask nervously. He smiles at me and removes his sweatshirt, showing his tattooed covered chest. He climbed into the bed with me and let me cuddle up next to him. "Goodnight Star." He said, playing with my hair. "Goodnight Ronnie. Thank you, for everything" I said before I fell into a dreamless sleep.

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