Before The Angels Fell

Andys POV

I woke to a knocking at my hotel room door.
"Andy, we gotta go" I heard what sounded like Ashley whispering through the door.
I blinked my eyes a few times, adjusting to my surroundings.
There was the early blue glow coming through the window as the sun threatened to rise.
I looked over beside me and saw the girl I slept with last night. She was enough to satisfy me, but it didn't mean anything.
I heard knocking at my door again. "Andy! Get up" Ashley said a little louder.
I huffed a sigh and slowly got out of bed trying not to wake Holly... Or Heather... I still didn't know.
"What?" I mumbled when I answered.
"We have to hit the road. Jacksonville tonight" he said tiredly.
I stood uneasily in the doorway, looking between Ashley and the sleeping girl.
"You brought that girl here last night didn't you!" He said smirking.
I bowed my head and grinned, slightly proud of myself.
"You whore. Well done" Ashley complimented.
"But we're leaving. What do I do about her?" I said gesturing to her.
"Just tell front desk someone is still in your room. The room is paid for, she just needs to be out by check out."
"Why do I get the feeling you've done this before?" I said sarcastically.
"Maybe because I have" he said with a coy smile.
"Okay, well I better pack my shit."
"Yeah, and hurry up about it!" Ashley said walking back down the hall.

Rileys POV

One week later and I had officially moved into my new apartment.
Eli had been helping me unpack everything from my car and even going shopping with me for furniture and essentials.
"We're finally done!" I said plopping down onto the bed.
"I know, now what?" Eli asked sitting next to me.
"I don't know. Thanks for helping me though. I have no idea what I'd do without you."
"Probably in a gutter" he said jokingly.
"Sure sure" I said rolling my eyes. "You know I can take care of myself?"
"No. You can't. Like you just said, what would you do without me?" He said grinning.
I grabbed the pillow from behind my head and hit him with it.
He looked at me sharply and then quickly grabbed the other one and started hitting me with it.
"Oh that's how you want to play it! Fine!" I said continuing to hit him with my pillow.
This went on until he had me pinned on the bed.
I tried to wriggle from he grip and avoid making eye contact with him. All week we were have this weird electricity between us and... It's not that it was uncomfortable, it was just weird cause I worked with him and he was Noah's friend and... fuck buddy I suppose and I couldn't come between that. Noah was so generous letting me stay with him. I couldn't take his best friend away from him.
I felt Eli inch closer to my face, but I didn't look at him.
"Riley" he whispered.
"Yes Eli?" I said sweetly, still wriggling in his grip.
He didn't answer and my stance wavered and I couldn't help but look into his deep blue eyes.
His lips neared mine and gently brushed them.
I relaxed into the kiss, but pulled away when I could.
When Eli opened his eyes he looked worried.
"What's wrong?" He asked.
"It's just... You're Noah's roommate, co-worker and friend. I don't want to come between you guys. And I just got settled in, I'm really in no place for a relationship" I explained.
Eli's face dropped.
"I'm so sorry if I mislead you or anything. I'm just really grateful for all your help over this last week. It has been so hard for me."
"Yeah, well you have been a pain in the mornings" he chuckled.
"I told you guys I'm not a morning person."
"Look, you know I'll always be around for you. So you know where to find me" he said kissing my cheek. "I'll let you get some rest. Tomorrow we have an interstate band coming, so it'll be busy."
"All good. I'll just take shots with everyone" I said giggling.
Eli just shook his head. "I'll see you tomorrow kiddo. Have a good night."

Andys POV

We were a week into our USA tour. I sat by the window of the tour bus as we made our way to Charlotte, North Carolina. I had never felt so empty.
I had partied with Ashley and CC and it was the same thing. Yes, it entertained me for that time, but afterwards I felt like shit.
All I wanted was to cuddle up in bed with someone and stay there. Not have to leave them. Maybe even get to know them.
I didn't miss Scout. Those days were over, but I just missed being in a relationship with someone that loved me.

Notes

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-Tina xx