Something More?

The first concert was actually a lot of fun. The band put on a great show, the fans screamed themselves hoarse, everyone killed my sense of hearing. You know, fun. But watching Andrew run around that stage like a kid on a field trip was what I really enjoyed. He enjoys being up there, I just know he does. It was kind of cute. But that ‘cute’ness was politely crushed by the smell of sweat and warpaint when I found the band backstage.
The second we got back to the bus the guys started showering while the bus departed for it’s next location. I laid down in my bunk and started to nod off.
Suddenly I was jerked awake by the sound of my bunks curtain whipping open. I rolled over to see Andrew towering over me with nothing more than a towel on.
“What?” I crawled out of my bunk, more or less awake.
“Let’s talk.” The bus was almost pitch black as Andrew led me to the couch. “I have questions.”
“Do you? Ok, what are they?”
“Why were you pouting at Ai when we picked you up yesterday?”
“She wouldn’t let me bring my katana on tour. She hid it and I had spent all night looking for it but it wasn’t in our apartment. She said something about finding other swords to sleep with.” I could hear Andrew trying to suppress a giggle. “Moving on…”
“Right. Why did Ai call me the other day?”
“When? Oh, I know. She probably wanted to warn you about me and possible problems that you would have to deal with because sometimes she acts like a mother even though she doesn’t have to. She’s a good friend like that, always worried about me.”
“Well, she didn’t really warn me about anything.” This information got my attention, forcing all drowsiness from my mind. “She said something about keeping both eyes on you outside the bus, about being sure to not let you get mugged or anything, and she gave me her contact info incase anything happened. I asked what she meant but she said it wasn’t her place to tell me. She also stressed the importance of your golden apple ring, and told me to make sure you always had it. Though she wouldn’t tell me what it was for or why it was so important.”
“Hm. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. Ai is a good friend and is a lot smarter than she looks, which is why she didn’t tell you everything. The thing is that I occasionally have anxiety, or sometimes even depression, attacks. It’s caused by stupid stuff, but when I have an attack it is no small matter. As for the ring, hopefully you will never need to learn of it’s importance. Don’t feel excluded or anything because Ai is the only one who knows more than I just told you and that is because shes been with me since we were kids. This is a topic that I would rather keep hidden, in fact most of the people I’ve dated never learned about it. Just please don’t treat me differently, and please don’t tell anyone else about this.” My voice was barely audible when I had finished speaking, leaving me to wonder if he had heard all of what I had said.
Then I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around me, pulling me into a comforting hug. Andrew whispered into my hair, “I would never betray your trust like that. And thank you… For trusting me.”
I exhaled a breath that I didn’t know I had been holding, and leaned against Andrew’s bare chest. I could hear his heartbeat, calm and constant, reassuring me that everything would be fine. I had placed my trust in him, that I could never take back, now all I can do is hope that he will hold true to his word. I drifted off to sleep in Andrews comforting embrace while my mind processed all that had happened and all that could happen.
It’s been a long time since I trusted anyone, thank you Andrew.

Notes

I got another comment and was in a good mood so here's another update! Hope this chapter makes some sense, please comment and enjoy.