Bullets in a Music Box

A soft gust of wind blew over the warm sand, causing a few grains to fly up into my face. For the last three hours, Andy and I have been laying out on the sand, talking, stealing kisses, being weird, but in the end, we were being ourselves. The spot on the beach that we decided to sit at was enough out of the way that we weren’t noticed, but the sun was still shining down on us and the wind was blowing in our faces. To be honest, it was one of the most relaxing three hours of my life, ever. I shifted on the sand and changed my position so I was sitting with my legs criss-crossed. Andy was laying out on the sand with his arms under his head. I picked up a rock and moved it around in my hands, I really don’t want this to end, ever.

“So my party starts at seven, right?” I asked and watched Andy nod. Lazy ass.

“Well, it’s six-thirty right now,” I bit the inside of my lip and watched as Andy sighed and sat up.

“That means we have to go back home now,” he pouted and I smiled.

“Well, we could be late, give them some more time to decorate and shit,” I shrugged and he shook his head.

“No, Zara wanted the party to be at five, but I told her no, that it has to be later. If we are late, she might kill me,” he said.

“How long have you been planning this party?” I asked with wide eyes. He smirked and gave me a kiss.

“Like a month, why?” He asked.

“A month? Holy shit. Explains why you and Zara would randomly disappear, Coma and I were getting worried,” I laughed and he rolled his eyes as he stood and stretched. I stayed sitting on the sand and watched him. He looked down at me and gave me a look.

“Are you just gonna sit there?” He asked.

“I’m thinking about it. This sand is so soft and the wind is so nice and the air smells like amazing, I don’t wanna leave,” I whined as I rolled over onto the sand and sighed.

“Fine, I’ll leave you here and keep all of your presents to myself,” he said as he began walking away.

“Andy! Wait, don’t leave me! You’re my ride ass hole,” I scrambled to get up off of the sand and ran to catch up with him, my shoes in my hands. He was chuckling as I got to him and wrapped his arm around my shoulders.

“I wasn’t going to leave you here, I was just gonna get in the car and wait for you to catch up,” he smirked and I smacked him in the stomach.

“It is my birthday, you’re not allowed to be mean,” I said and he kissed the top of my head. We walked the rest of the way silently and when we got into the car I sighed. The beach is so pretty and relaxing. We need to do that again. Andy climbed in the driver’s side and started the car. I brought my legs up onto the seat and pulled out my phone. As I was scrolling through twitter, I got an idea. I held my phone up and took a picture of Andy driving, and somehow he didn’t notice. Then I posted it to instagram with the caption of, Biersack is driving me places for my birthday. Best. Boyfriend. Ever!!! XOXO.

When we got to the house, there were multiple cars in the driveway, meaning that everyone was there already and I get to be bombarded with hugs and people wishing me happy birthday.

“Can we just like sit in the car for a while? Cause there are probably a lot of people in there and I’m kinda enjoying this whole me and you thing we got going on,” I asked and Andy chuckled

“As much as I am also enjoying today, everyone in there is expecting you and if I just decide to not have you show up, I might be murdered,” he said. I dropped my head and sighed.

“But, it’s my birthday, shouldn’t I get what I want?” I asked.

“A normal person does, but you Sadee, are not normal, so you have to show up. And besides, do you want me to be murdered?” He chuckled and I gave him a look.

“Of course not,” I told him and he bent over to give me a kiss. I let him and then we climbed out of the car and walked up the front walkway to the house. Here goes nothing. Andy opened the door and from the kitchen and the living room I heard voices. Shit, get ready Sadee, you’re gonna be attacked. We walked further into the house and all at once, everyone belted out a happy birthday and smiled at me. The only two people to give me hugs, though, were Charlie and Zara. Charlie was the first one and he wrapped his arms around me tightly.

“Happy birthday Aunt Sadee,” he smiled and I looked up at him. He’s always been taller than me, but he seems to be taller than before. And his hair was really long.

“Hey kid, and thanks,” I smiled and then was almost pushed over by Zara she was really hyper for some reason and took it out in hugging me.

“We saw each other yesterday Zara, calm down,” I laughed and she shook her head.

“Nope, I will do no such thing. I was about ready to blow up Andy’s phone cause you guys weren’t here,” she said.

“That was partially my fault cause I didn’t want to get off the sand and then I stalled out in the car cause I was enjoying the Andy and me time,” I said and she waved it off.

“You guys get that every night, time for Zara and Sadee time. Now, we have food and cake and presents and people and awesome stuff,” she said.

“Alcohol?” I asked.

“Of course, but, that isn’t until later because there are some underage people here,” she said and I shrugged.

“Makes sense. By the way, who is all here?” I asked.

“Well, me and Callum, all of BVB, Tyler and Rayna are here, Charlie is here, Jon is here, Ronnie is here, Lucy and Ryley, and I think that’s it,” she said.

“Okay, I was just making sure. But if there is food, I am going to eat it,” I said as I walked into the kitchen to see what kind of food there was. By the looks of it, it was just finger foods and chips. I grabbed some chips and leaned against the counter next to Andy, who was busy talking with Jon about something. As I ate the chips, I listened in on the conversations around me, some were talking about music, and some were just talking about random stuff. As I finished with my chips, I sighed and rested my head against Andy’s arm. Jon gave me a look and I closed my eyes.

“Tired?” Jon asked and I shook my head.

“Nope, just really relaxed, today has been kinda awesome,” I smiled and he laughed.

“I’m guessing it’s because you got to spend the day with Andy?” He asked and I smiled.

“Of course. But it’s also cause I got to lay on the sand at the beach for three hours today. Talk about relaxing,” I said and he chuckled.

“The beach is always relaxing,” he said and I looked at him.

“Not always, sometimes you are noticed by fans who want to interrupt your alone time. Luckily that didn’t happen today,” I smiled and he chuckled again.

“How does it feel being 23?” Jon asked and I shrugged.

“Just like being 22. I feel like after 21, you don’t feel any different as you age,” I said.

“After a while you do, trust me,” he said and I shrugged.

“Why are you being so quiet?” I asked Andy and he looked at me.

“Because you are having a discussion with Jon,” he said.

“So?” I asked,

“I’m being nice. But, I have to go grab something, so, I’ll be right back,” he said, gave me a kiss, and walked away. I leaned against the counter and sighed.

“Why are you sighing?” I heard from behind me. I turned my head to see Callum, who was holding his daughter.

“Cause I was all alone,” I said.

“Well, now you have and me Ryley, happy birthday Sadee,” he said and I smiled.

“Thanks man. Are you enjoying being back with your family?” I asked.

“Hell yeah. Ryley here grew, and learned more words, and my wife cut her hair in the four months we were gone,” he said.

“Shit happens,” I shrugged and he shook his head.

“So you got some tattoos today? Let me see,” he said and I smirked before turning around and taking off my sweater to show him the Peter Pan tattoo.

“Nice, I didn’t know you were a Disney freak,” he said.

“I’m not a Disney freak. I just like Peter Pan. But I also got this one,” I held up my wrist and his eyebrows lifted.

“Did you get it to match Andy’s?” He asked.

“Yes, but I also got it because Batman is the shit,” I said. He laughed and I did a little dance in my spot.

“Alright everyone! We are now going to have Sadee open her presents!” I heard Zara yell from the living room.

“I feel like that means I should go in the living room, but I really don’t want to,” I said.

“If you don’t, she’ll come drag you in there,” he said.

“I know,” I sighed and began to walk to the other room, my sweater still in my hand. When I got to the living room, Zara was sitting on the floor, her legs curled in under her, and she had a pile of gifts in front of her. I sat down next to her and crossed my legs.

“Okay, you are being required to open mine first,” she said and I looked at her.

“I’m guessing that is at your command?” I chuckled and she nodded.

“Of course, but it’s only cause my gifts are the best, well, besides the one of the ones Andy got you. But, open them!” She exclaimed and handed me a big box. It was wrapped neatly, but I was being lazy so I kinda just ripped it. It was a blank white box.

“You are asking so much of me right now, it’s not even funny,” I whined and she shrugged. I opened the box and dug around in it, the first thing I pulled out was a red and black scarf that looked really comfortable. A smile spread across my face as I put it around my neck and continued digging. The next thing I pulled out was a pair of shoes, red and black ones. I am thinking there is a theme here.

“Did you theme my gifts?” I asked her.

“Maybe,” she said. I sighed and dug again, this time I pulled out a smaller box that had one of those POP Action Figures in it, and it was of Harley Quinn. Now I get it. The last thing I pulled out was in a smaller box yet and had a Harley Quinn necklace inside.

“I get it now,” I smiled and she giggled.

“Enough of the Batman Sadee, you need to have some Harley Quinn, cause she is boss,” Zara said and I gave her a look.

“There is never enough Batman, ask Andy,” I said and she looked up behind the couch.

“Sure there is, but we won’t get into that argument right now, save that for another day. Alright, who else has gifts for Sadee, besides Andy?” She asked and then I watched as Charlie walked over and handed me two boxes.

“You did not have to get me anything Charlie,” I said.

“Too bad,” he smiled and I rolled my eyes as I began to open the smaller box. When the wrapping was off I swear I squealed. It was a Batman phone case, but it was a chibi Batman.

“Oh my god it’s so cute!” I exclaimed and showed Zara.

“Really? Batman?” She asked Charlie and he shrugged.

“There is nothing wrong with Batman, you better hush over there Zara,” I said and she sighed overly dramatic. As I opened the bigger box, I randomly got Drag Me To The Grave in my head. When the box was opened, I pulled out whatever was inside and smiled again.

“Told you Batman rocks,” I said and held up a Batman purse. My nephew knows me so well. I looked around the room and smiled at everyone. All of them were watching me and it was getting a little weird.

“Okay, you can stop watching me now,” I said.

“What about Andy’s gifts?” Charlie asked.

“She can open them later,” Andy said. Oh jeez, what the hell did he get me?


Later in the night, after everyone left, I was sprawled out on the couch, watching whatever was on TV. Andy was in the kitchen, cleaning up the leftover food. I sighed and sat up on the couch.

“Hey Andy,” I called out.

“Hey Sadee,” he called back.

“What did you buy me?” I asked.

“You’ll get them once I’m done in here,” he called back and I groaned.

“Make me wait. Fine, I will be upstairs with Crow then,” I said back and got off the couch. As I walked up the stairs I heard Andy close the fridge door and then turn off the lights.

“All I had to do was put the stuff in the fridge, calm down impatient one,” he said as he followed me up the stairs.

“I’m not a patient person, you know that,” I told him as I walked into the bedroom. Crow was sprawled out on the middle of the bed, sleeping.

“I feel like I shouldn’t be an ass and let him sleep, but, I’m feeling like an ass hole today,” I shrugged and jumped on the bed, which scared Crow and he nearly jumped off of the bed. I collapsed in a fit of laughter and Andy laughed along.

“You are so mean to my cat,” he said.

“I know, but Crow still loves me,” I smiled and laid out on my back on the bed. Andy rolled his eyes before he went into the closet and came back out with like four small boxes and a bag. When he sat down on the bed, he handed me the bag. I gave him a look before pulling out what was inside, which earned him a squeal from me because it was knee-high Batman socks that had capes.

“It has a cape!” I yelled and he laughed.

“It does. And you better wear them all the time,” he smirked and I shrugged.

“It is a big possibility. What else?” I asked.

“Here,” he handed me three boxes that all looked the same. My shoulders dropped as I opened all three of them. When I saw what they were, I smiled. It was three of the many bracelets Andy designed for the NTIO line. And these were the three I loved the most.

“Thank you,” I smiled and he bit his lip.

“There’s one more, and this one is special from me,” he said and handed me the longer box. I opened it and was almost rendered speechless. It was a pendant necklace but it had my name on it as well as a bunch of other sweet words. I looked up at Andy and he was watching me closely. I set down the box and leaned over and gave him a kiss.

“Why is it that you know exactly what to get me that will make me all emotional?” I asked.

“I’m just that good,” he smiled. I smirked and hugged him. He wrapped his arms around me and kissed the side of my head.

“I love you,” I muttered and I could feel him smile.

“I love you too,” he muttered back. Today has been the best birthday ever.

Notes

What? I posted another chapter less than a day after the last one? What kind of sorcery is this?! Just kidding, I was inspired to write this chapter because I am in such a damn good mood. Lots of awesome shit happened this week and I was like, why not post another chapter?

But anyways, I hope you liked it. There is a lot of cute couple-y stuff at the end that I hope you guys enjoy. And this is probably one of the first chapters I wrote in this story that didn't really have anything to do with the bands, any of them. Which I am happy with cause it's so cute and stuff. I have also decided that Andy and Sadee are going to do the beach stuff more often, I feel like there is some good stuff there. But yes, I hope you enjoyed reading it!!!

The Gifts Sadee Got:
http://www.polyvore.com/stuff_sadee_gets_for_her/set?id=147038490&lid=3974252
Stuff from Andy:
>The necklace that says 'Sadee'
>The three NTIO bracelets
>Batman socks

Stuff from Zara:
>All the Harley Quinn stuff

Stuff from Charlie:
>Batman phone case
>Batman purse

Smiles!!! (As Always!)