All I Can See Are These Flames Around Me

An extremely overdramatic sigh came from Andy who was propped up in bed. Clearly bored, he mindlessly watched a reality tv show rerun. His ribs must have been hurting quite a bit because he winced in pain after having sighed. He still has two more hours to go before he could take another painkiller. This is when he starts to get bitchy with me.

Trying to smile, and reached to caress my cheek. I shot him a skeptical look as he leaned in to kiss my lips.

“Nick?” Andy was using his ‘I need you’ voice.

Wonderful. I knew that this was going to happen sooner or later.

“Yes, darling?”

“How willing are you to make me happy?” In an almost childlike manner, he played with the ends of my hair.

“Well, darling, that depends on what you want me to do to make you happy.” I had just finished rewrapping an ace bandage around his torso. And as much as I hate to admit it, doing so took a lot out of me. This constant taking care of him is really starting to kill me.

“Would sex possibly be on your list of thing to make me happy?” Andy gave me these big innocent eyes.

How did I know he would want sex?

“I don’t think it is. Sorry. Batman.” Kissing the top of his head I hoped that he would understand that I don’t want to have sex with him until he was completely healed. I would rather not risk injuring him any further just so he could have fifteen minutes of pleasure.

“But babyyy I need you!” Extending his syllables he pouted and crossed his arms over his chest.

“I’m sorry, but I’m not going to risk you getting hurt again just because you want sex.” Andy groaned and covered his face with his hands.

“But I won’t get hurt if your on top!” Jesus Christ. Andy your flawed logic is not going to get you laid. Why won't he grasp that?

“I’m not doing it.” Sitting up I prepared myself to get out of bed, which would in fact take me a second or two.

“But please? I’ll beg for it.” Peeking at me from between his fingers Andy shot me a perverted smile.

“You can beg all you want but I’m not doing it, Andrew.”

A knock on the front door cut Andy's vain attempts at getting laid. Whoever is on the other side of that door is my favorite person right now.

“Sorry Babe, when you get better, then you’ll get lucky.” Planting a kiss on his forehead, I pushed myself up and out of bed and went for the door.

I paused before opening the door to look through the peep hole. You never know when that person behind the door might be some masked serial killer. Resting my forehead against the cool wooden door I was surprised to see an older woman standing at our door with a suitcase at her side.

Shrugging figuring that it was just some woman gone to the wrong door I unlocked the door and pulled it open. Once the door was fully open the woman’s jaw dropped. I’m going to take it that this woman has never seen a pregnant girl before or something...

“Hello, may I help you?” The woman’s eyes were wide, I watched as she swallowed hard before speaking.

“Hello, um, is this Andrew's house?” Nodding, I smiled at the woman.

“It is. Might I ask why you’re inquiring?” Not even realizing it, I placed my hand on my little baby bump.

You never know, a creepy fan could have sent their mom up here looking for our home.

“Oh. Well, I’m his mother, Amy. I came out because I heard my baby got hurt.” My eyes nearly popped out of my goddamn head.

That’s his mother? This is not the way I wanted to meet her for the first time...

Fuck my life.

“Oh my god, I am so sorry. Hello, Mrs. Biersack, I’m Nikki, Andy’s girlfriend.” Now I feel and look like a dick.

Way to go Nikki.

“It’s wonderful to meet you Nikki, you must be the girl that Andrew has been telling me about.” I watched as she sat down on the couch with a smile. She’s obviously trying her best to not talk about the elephant in the room.

“Babe, who was at the door?” Andy was leaning against the door frame of our room with a serious look on his face.

Before I could speak Amy stood up to face her son. “It’s just little old me, Andy.”

Andy looked at his mother with such happiness that it almost brought tears to my eyes. How often does a mother fly out to care for her inured son? My throat got tight with tears when I thought about my family who unlike Andy’s would never do the same. I guess that with my moment of thinking I had missed what had been said between Andy and his mom because from out of nowhere his arm wrapped around my waist and he kissed my cheek.

“Mom, this is Nikki the girl I was telling you about.” I smiled when I noticed how proud Andy sounded.

“Hello, Mrs. Biersack.” Her smile was now warm and friendly. I wonder if Andy had explained everything to his mother? Dear God, I hope he has.

“Hi Nikki, I’m glad to see that Mr. Andrew here has finally found someone who I like.” My eyes widened. That really wasn’t expected.

“Oh well… Thank you.”

“Mom, stop you’re gonna scare her away!” Andy cried at his mom, sounding a lot like an annoying child.

“Sorry, I’m just a little excited because soon we’ll be hearing the little pitter patter of feet.” I felt my cheeks get warm as Andy’s arm around my waist got tighter.

“We’re just as excited.” I glanced up at Andy who was trying to smile at me.

“I can't wait for them to be here..." He trailed off, causing Amy and I both to look at him with worried expressions. "The only problem is that we're going to be on the road up until right before your due date..."

Without a word I nodded. I had known this was coming and honestly I hadn’t really thought much about it. Actually I didn't allow myself to think about how soon Andy would be leaving me.

"You two will be able to make it work. I can already tell that there is a lot of love between the two of you, and that the time apart will only make you stronger.” Amy stood up, that same warm smile as before on her face. If she believes in us what more do we really need?

“It’s not really our love that I’m worried about mom...” Sighing Andy carefully sat down on the couch.

“Then what are you so worried about? Nikki obviously isn’t going to cheat on you or leave you while you’re gone.” I smiled. I could never think of hurting Andy like that.

Andy swallowed hard and glanced at me.

"What I’m worried about is not being here when the baby comes.” At his words my stomach clenched. Okay, that does freak me out too. But again, I haven't been allowing myself to think things like this. With Andy on the road, Kate and Britt are the only two people I have left to rely on.

“You know what Andrew?” Shrugging he looked at his mother.

“What?”

“When the time comes, everything is going to work out. And I’m sure you could talk to Jon about getting home the week of the baby’s due date. I bet you he would be more than fine with working that out for you. And I know the fans will understand.” Amy smiled at her son. Andy let the words sink into his thick skull before he spoke again.

“You’re right mom. I’ll just talk to Jon and the guys and we'll figure something out.”

Andy can get himself so worked up sometimes. It just takes a moment like this to get him to think things through.

“See, I told you there was nothing to worry about.” Grinning from ear to ear Amy patted his knee before standing back up. “So where am I staying?” With her hands on her hips she smiled at us.

I hadn’t really been thinking of that. Where the hell is she going to stay?

Notes

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