Falling Angels

Claire's POV

Andy and I sat on the porch swing as the guys left. I still couldn't believe that Jinxx was going to teach me how to play the violin! Even though I had just met him, he already felt like a father to me. The difference between him and my biological father was that Jinxx seemed to genuinely care about me and protect me, regardless of whether I was aspiring to be the next greatest scientist or the next richest lawyer or a burger flipper at the Krusty Krab. My thoughts were interrupted when Andy tenderly scooped me up and carried me bridal style into the house. "Where are we going?" I asked as I buried my head in his shoulder. "To my bedroom to cuddle." he replied. My breathing stopped and my joints locked as I remembered who said that last. It was none other than Chase, my ex boyfriend. I ended up losing my virginity to him that night, a decision I will never cease to regret. He took advantage of me while I was drunk, but in a dark corner of my mind I couldn't help but think that it was my fault for getting drunk in the first place. "I-I'm not ready." I stuttered. "Not ready for what?" Andy asked. He looked genuinely confused. Tears beaded in my eyes and a lump grew in my throat. "Baby, what's wrong?" He pushed my hair out of my face and cupped my cheek. I wanted to tell him, but I couldn't. Hot tears streamed out of the corners of my eyes and down my face while the growing lump in my throat burst into a flood of emotion. "Claire!" Andy called. The look on his face was one of pure panic and his eyes widened. He shook me and I realized that I was standing up. This time I needed a hug. I melted into him and shook as my sobs died out and he returned my hug, rubbing my back and softly singing. I realized that he was singing Savior, and I stood and listened while he finished the song. His voice soothed me and I felt like I could speak now. He deserved to know. I took a deep breath and pulled back as I started to explain. "I was drunk one time and Chase said the same thing before he took my virginity." I said in monotone. "Claire, I'm so sorry." Andy stroked my cheek and stared deep into my puffy eyes. "I promise, I'll never take advantage of you. I can't imagine ever doing that to such a beautiful, respectable woman. All I wanna do is cuddle. I promise." I saw truth in his eyes and gave him a weak, watery smile. I believed him. He would never hurt me. 'That's what you thought about Chase.' The voice in the back of my mind reminded me. For once, I didn't listen. My love and trust in him was stronger than my demons. "I trust you." I whispered. A smile appeared on his face as the smile on my face grew stronger. He scooped me up again, pausing to look into my eyes. "I'm fine." I assured him. "I know, it's just that your eyes are so pretty." He whispered as he stroked my cheek. "Thanks." I blushed. I stared into his beautiful, icy blue eyes as he carried me upstairs and into his room.

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