Falling Angels

Claire's POV
He caught me singing. I was still on cloud nine from his compliment. I took a bite of my pancake and looked up to see Andy's reaction. His bright blue eyes widened. I couldn't help but melt a little. His eyes were so pretty and mine were just plain brown. "So?" I asked as he swallowed. "These are amazing!" he exclaimed. "Thank you. I smiled." We continued to eat, and his eyes suddenly widened again. A smile spread across his face. "What?" I asked. "Nothing." Andy replied nonchalantly. I squinted at him. "What are you thinking?" I asked him. The smile returned. "You'll find out." he said.

Andy's POV
I finished my pancakes and did the dishes. Claire joined me in the kitchen and tried to wash her dishes. I stopped her. "Milady shall not have to do the dishes." I told her, in my crappy British accent of course. "Let me help." she pleaded. "No." I said firmly yet playfully. "We'll see about that." she replied. An evil smile spread across her face. She tasered my side, making me jump. I had to admit, she was quick. She caught me off guard. Claire took my place at the sink, smirking as she picked up a sponge. But I had some moves. I swept her off of her feet and swiveled around. I was now holding her bridal style in my arms and standing in front of the sink. "I am triumphant!" I called out. "Not for long." she said. Suddenly, she twisted out of my arms, landed in front of me, and slipped in between me and the sink. I felt her shoulder blades press against mine as I stood there in shock. "How did you do that?" I asked her. "I used to take martial arts." Claire explained. I took this opportunity, grabbed her by the waist, and swung her around. I completely blocked the sink. "Fine, you win." She tasered me and took a seat at the breakfast counter. I smirked and continued to wash the dishes. "Are you going to tell me the reason behind that smile yet?" she inquired. "You'll see" I repeated. "Ugh." she groaned. "That tells me nothing." Claire complained. "Patience, darling." I replied. She fake-glared at me as I finished loading the dishes into the dishwasher. "I have to make a phone call." I informed her. "Okay." She said suspiciously as I walked out.
On the front porch, I dialed Ashley's number. He picked up on the fourth ring.
"What's up?" he asked me.
"A lot." I answered truthfully.
"What's the matter?"
I knew he could tell there was something different about me. I might as well tell him now.
"Well... I broke up with Juliet after I saw her making out with this guy at the train station and then I stopped this girl from killing herself and now she's staying at my house and I love her." I babbled.
"Woah dude." Ashley replied. "First of all, why'd she try to commit suicide?"
"She ran away then her mom called her and made her really upset. And then she went into the bathroom and tried to cut her veins open because she felt like a burden and she was so lonely."
"Sorry about Juliet." he said, mentally catching up with me.
"It's fine. I've got Claire now anyways."
"Who's Claire? I thought you liked the girl staying at your house."
"Claire is the girl at my house."
"Oh. Wait, You've got her? Are you guys already a couple?"
"No, Ash." I groaned. "I just met her yesterday."
"Is she hot?" He asked in his mischievous voice.
"She's mine." I growled. There was an awkward silence. I didn't growl when Ash asked me the same question about Juliet.
"Have you guys kissed yet?"
I paused, not wanting to tell him about her scars. That seemed too intimate to share.
"What are you hiding?" Ashley demanded.
"I might have kissed her cheek while she was asleep." I lied.
"Anything else?" He asked suspiciously.
"No." I replied.
"I'm onto you." he teased.
"I heard her singing this morning and she was...amazing." I said changing the subject.
"How amazing?"
"So amazing I want her to be in our next album."
"I'd have to meet her if she's going to be a new band member."
"No, I think she could be featured in a couple of our songs. It'd be a great start to her career if she wants to pursue singing."
"What if she doesn't want to sing for the new album?"
"I'll convince her." I promised.
"Exactly how would you do that convincing?" Ash replied in a dirty voice.
I rolled my eyes. "Shut up. I'll find a way."
"So when do I get to meet her and embarrass you?"
"You'd better not embarrass me." I threatened.
"Or what?" Ash challenged.
"I'll neuter you."
We both burst out laughing.
"Let's meet at my house at 6."
"Sounds good."
"Can you tell the other guys?" I asked him.
"Sure."
"I gotta go."
"Don't keep your lady in waiting." he teased.
"Oh, hush." I hung up and headed back inside.

Notes

Phew. That was such a long chapter.