Before The Angels Fell

Andys POV

"So are you going to officially call yourself a smoker?" I said from my bed as Riley got ready for work.
Riley took the cigarette from between her lips to speak. "Never. I don't smoke that often. And it's only around you."
"And why is that?"
"Cause I don't want anyone to know. I don't actually like smoking" she said as she pulled on her t-shirt.
"Then why do you smoke?!" I asked confused.
"I don't know. Relaxes me. Would you rather this or anxiety meds?"
"True... Are you feeling okay though? Really? Cause I know we've only been seeing each other for a month, but I want you to come home with me for Christmas" I said casually.
I saw Riley cough on the smoke when she took in a drag. "What?!" She rasped.
"Come home with me for Christmas, slash my birthday, slash new years. We'll spend it with my parents in Ohio" I said and watched her choke again.
"Andy... I know we've known each other for a while, but do you really want me to meet your parents?!"
"Of course I do! I've told them all about you and they would love it if you came home with me."
"Are you sure?" She said butting out the cigarette in the ash tray on my nightstand. "I mean, I'm still getting use to this whole relationship thing and I honestly thought you were going to leave me the whole week after Halloween..."
"Hey, you know I'm sorry about that. I didn't mean to be distant, I just... Like you said, I'm getting use to this relationship thing" I said grabbing her waist and pulling her close to me.
"You realise you're gonna have to buy me more smokes if you're being serious about taking me to Ohio. Like this is a big step for me."
"Well, I'm never going to meet your parents and I want you to know my family."
"But I already know your family; the Black Veil Brides. They are my family... And Kimber."
"But I mean actual family. Please? For me?" I said, making my eyes as soft as possible.
"You know I can't say no to this face" she said leaning down and kissing me softly.
I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her down onto the bed and locking her in.
"Andy" she mumbled. "I have to go to work. I can't be late" she said as she squirmed.
"Yes you can, you're the boss."
"No, I really can't. I really need to get down there. There's bands on tonight and I have to be there" she whined.
I sighed. "Fine, leave me. Can't wait to get away from me" I joked.
Riley smiled and shook her head. "I love you" she said blowing me a kiss and walking out the door.
"Love you too" I called after her.
I soon slowly got myself out of bed and dressed. I was debating going over to Ashley's, but I figured I'd actually talk to my parents about Riley cause I hadn't even mentioned her.
Yeah, I know, I told Riley that I spoke to them about her, but a white lie never killed anybody.
I grabbed my phone from off the nightstand and called my mom. She always loved it when I called, since I really didn't get to talk to them much.
"Andy!" My mother answered with delight.
"Hey mom. How are you?" I asked.
"I'm better now that you've called. How was the UK? I didn't get a chance to talk to you about it" she said.
"It was great. The fans and support is amazing out there, but it's really good to be home."
"I can imagine. You have a girl hanging off your arm. The one with the stars tattooed on her pinkie finger" she said displeased.
"What? What's wrong with her?" I said, shocked that she was judging Riley.
"I don't know. Doesn't seem like you type."
"You don't even know her!"
"But I know her type. She looks like someone that belongs with Ashley."
Okay, now she was making me mad. "With Ashley? You think I'm going give up someone as amazing as Riley, to Ashley?! I don't think so! Riley is beautiful, and special, and you know she's had to deal with a lot of shit in her life and to be where she is, is an achievement!"
"What? A bartender? Such a real achievement Andy. Anyone can be a bartender. You need to be with someone at your level. Only further proof she is Ashley's type."
I couldn't believe what she was saying. "Ha-have you been stalking Riley?" I asked, annoyed.
"A little. Not much to go on. Beyond this year she doesn't exist."
"Well I hope she stays that way, but unfortunately for you, I already told her I'm taking her home for Christmas, like it or not, be nice."
"Andy, do you really want to put your father through this again. Look what happened with Sc-"
"Don't you dare say her name!" I yelled, cutting her off.
"Andy, we just don't want to watch you fall head over heels for someone and then get hurt. I'm just trying to protect you" she said softly.
"You know, Riley said to me a few weeks ago that she was scared of our relationship cause she had never been close to anyone in her life. She has had trust issues, but she trusts me and I don't want to let her down. I love her."
"Who says she won't let you down?"

Notes

Andy's parent's don't really like the sound of Riley...
Thoughts?

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