Before The Angels Fell

Andys POV

Ashley watched me like a hawk after our night out with Danny.
He didn't trust me, and honestly, I didn't trust myself.
Ashley supervised me whenever we went out. Whether we were out on the street or having a drinking night. He already knew I was shaky about Riley. I loved her and missed her, but there was apart of myself that was like Ashley. I wanted to party and have fun and not have to worry about someone back home.
But, I still made Ashley promise he wouldn't tell Riley what happened.

Warped Tour was now wrapping up, but it wasn't home time yet. We were at the airport, getting ready to board our flight to the UK with Asking Alexandria.
I wanted to say I was sad I wasn't going home, but at the same time I wasn't. I couldn't help but wonder what Ashley thought of me right now. Since that night he had been a little standoffish.
Once we were settled on the plane and gliding smoothly through the air, I asked him.
"Do you hate me?"
Ashley gave me a strange look. "I could never hate you Andy. Why? What's wrong?" He asked.
"Nothing. Just since shit went down, you've kinda ignored me."
"I haven't been ignoring you, I've watching out for you and the well being of your relationship."
"Soooo Riley, In other words."
Ashley sighed. "Do you even like her? In the beginning she was all you could talk about. Now it's... well, stopped. It's like you don't care. Cause I'm sure she cares and misses you a lot."
"It's hard to explain. I've gone this long without her and I seem fine. It's like she was what I needed to get over Scout."
"So you are using her?" Ashley said with disgust starting to come through.
"No! Not in that way... just, I don't know. It's like, the instinct to be with someone is gone. It's not that Riley is high maintenance, although, I hate to telling her I'm leaving. I'm always afraid she'll end up in hospital again, or worse."
"At least I know you still care for her well being. I'm sure if you were honest she would be fine."
"I was honest the first time! We had only known each other two weeks and looked what happened!"
"You guys were seeing each other everyday though" Ashley said as a matter of factly.
"... I suppose. I probably should try and pay better attention to her. I do really like her..."
"Maybe you guys just need to spend some time together. We've been gone nearly two months. Why don't you fly her out here so she can see one of our shows?" Ashley suggested.
"I might actually do that..." I mused.
I rested back into my seat, pondering the idea.
I really have been slack in this relationship. I am literally the uncaring boyfriend, who doesn't know if he wants the freedom of the single life or the ease of the relationship life.
"Can I give you a little insight?" Ashley asked.
"Of course" I said giving him my full attention.
"Riley is obliviously the kind of girl who likes affection, but also likes to be strong. What if you get her onstage for one of the shows, like you did the first time you met. You know, re-create the moment?"
"You think?"
"Absolutely. She would love it!" Ashley grinned.
I grinned back at the idea. "I'll call Riley as soon as we land."
Ashley seemed satisfied with my response and put his headphones back on. I couldn't help but wonder why he thought that was a good idea. Did he know Riley better than me all of a sudden?

*Ring ring. Ring ring.*
Riley answered on the second ring.
"Hello?" Said the musical voice I missed.
"Hey my gorgeous girl. How are you?"
I heard Riley giggle. "I'm good. I miss you. I can't wait till you get home" she whined.
"Well what if I told you, you can see me before then?" I smirked.
"Hmm, well that would be awesome."
"What if I bought you a ticket to come out here?"
"What?! Andy, you don't have to do that."
"I want to. I miss you so much, and then you can come to our show in London" I said.
"Awww, that sounds amazing! I really wish I could, but I'm so swamped at work!"
"Blow it off! Come on babe, please? For me?" I said using my most persuasive voice that would make it impossible to say no to.
"Hmmmmmm, okay, okay, you won me over. I'll talk to Kimber. I can't to see you" she said. I could practically see the grin on her face.
"Can't wait till you get here" I said then hanging up.
"Did you talk to Riley?" Ashley asked as I put my phone away.
"Yep. I'll fly her out for our London show. I'm actually kind of excited."
"I'm glad. You should be excited to see your girlfriend."
"Whose girlfriend?" Danny said walking in on our conversation.
"Andy is going to fly Riley in for the London show" Ashley informed him.
"Is this the crazy one?" Danny said turning to me.
"Riley isn't crazy. She has anxiety issues, but she's fine. She can't wait to see me" I retorted.
"Wait, why do you think his girlfriend is crazy?" Ashley asked Danny confused.
"Uhh, she overdosed when he left? She has separation anxiety? Her past is shady? What else do you need? She is a fucking psycho!" Danny said, getting his point across to Ashley.
"You don't believe him, do you Andy?"
I shrugged. "No one is perfect. I don't believe she is psycho, but everyone has their problems. I'm just willing to help."
Ashley smiled at my response and Danny frowned. I saw him start shaking his head, but carried on through the airport to baggage claim.
"You're doing the right thing Andy. Don't listen to him" Ashley said, putting an arm on my shoulder and then following Danny towards our baggage.
I was just hoping I was making the right decision.

Notes

I wish I had more time to write. This is turning out to be a long fucking story...
Please comment guys <3
-Tina xx