Different

"Hey, Elizabeth! There's a surprise for you in your dorm room!" Naomi, a friend of mine, called at me."Oh, cool. I'll just go hit the showers and be there soon." I replied quickly.
I had just gotten done with my workout. I didn't like athletics much, but it did help me keep my mind off of Andy, and the fact that I hadn't heard from him in a couple days. We tried so hard to make everything work that I couldn't blame him if he needed a break. Hell, I think I may need a break. I was honestly surprised at how amazing we were making things. It had been almost 2 months since Andy had left Portland, and we were still going somewhat strong.
I fumbled through my pockets to find the key to my room as I walked up the stairs, when I saw that my room door was open. My roomie must have been working on work with another student or something. I quickly ran in, just needing to grab some clothes and a towel, when I saw a tall figure who most definitely wasn't my room mate. It only took me a second to register in my mind who it was, and once I did, I tackled them in a hug. "I've missed you so much, Liza." He whispered into my ear.
"Me too, Andy," I responded by pecking him gently.
He chuckled while I got off of him and began grabbing towels and clothes. "Anything special planned for tonight?" I asked while looking in my dresser.
"No telling, but uh... Wear this." He told me as he searched through my drawers and found the strapless, rose printed dress I had bought with him during the summer.
"Hey wait, if you missed me so much why don't I join you?" He joked and grinned as I started walking out of the room.
I quickly spun around, "Well, I don't have any clubs tonight, and my dorm mother is teaching a class..." I trailed off and kissed him. He moaned as I pulled him by his tie to the bathroom right next to my room.
I looked over my shoulder just in case one of the freshmen had seen us. Everyone else in the dorms seemed to understand that sex is one of the least punishable crimes. I guess I can understand though. They are all scared if being expelled their first year, and most of their private middle schools taught them that not ratting meant being punished too. Thank god that isn't the case here.
After a few seconds of checking I lead Andy inside. Once the door to the shower stall was closed things got pretty heated. As he kissed my neck I I loosened his tie and began unbuttoning his shirt. "You're gonna have to stop for a second..." I moaned out. He pulled away for me to remove the clothing from his upper half as he began stripping me of my athletic tank top and sports bra.
I could feel the passion ripping through our bodies while he started to unbuckle his own pants. I began to make out with him, biting his bottom lip in the process, and wrapped my legs around his hips. We crashed into one of the walls and I let out a nervous giggle. After what was about 30 minutes of love and ecstasy, I shooed him out of the shower so that I could clean myself up.
As I got ready kept thinking about what was going to happen, and then I remembered that I had to spend most of the next day here so that I could help set up for the big school dance that the GSA put on every year. Oh fuck. There goes all of Andy's plans, or alternatively there goes my place in the GSA. Neither of which were good options.
When I walked back into my room Andy looked me up and down. "How the hell did I have the good fortune of meeting you?" He asked awe struck.
I chuckled and replied, "If I were you I wouldn't say that until I tell you that I probably have crashed all your plans for the weekend because I have to be here tomorrow..." I gave him my 'I'm sorry' look.
He smiled. "I know."
"What?"
"I know. About the dance, and all that. I'm your hot date for tomorrow night. You didn't think I'd let you go alone, did you?"
How the hell did he know? I never told him, I only told- that sneaky bitch. I love her. "Sarah told you, didn't she?"
He smirked. "And so the truth comes out... Oh, and before you start worrying, I did all the paper work and your dorm family says it's okay," he said trying to calm my nerves.
It worked I guess, I grabbed my bag and my keys to my dorm and hugged Andy as hard as I could. "How the hell did I get the good fortune of meeting you?" I asked him back.
He laughed and lead me out of the old building and into his car. We talked about everything during the car ride to where ever he was taking me. We talked about the album, my classes, and we talked about my next break. "Two weeks. Only two more weeks. Then we have another two weeks for this. For us." I said. There were still a lot of things I needed to do, and know. Like where I should get a plane ticket to. "So, Sarah's place or yours?" I asked him.
"Um, actually, my parents..." He trailed of nervously.
Was he serious? Were we serious? I was meeting his parents? That's pretty serious, right? "Wait, what? I mean if you want to go see your parents that's cool, I just don't think I should go."
He took one hand off the wheel and took my hand instead. "You should go. You aren't spending thanksgiving all by yourself, and I always go see them. Plus, if we are serious, then my parents have to meet you."
"In case you don't remember, you just picked me up from high school," I reminded him.
He sighed. "I'm going to have to spend all weekend convincing you, won't I?"
"Maybe," I teased. I knew I wanted to go, I just, I also knew his parents wouldn't be so keen on him dating me.
A few minutes before we parked Andy handed me a blindfold. "Had I been thinking ahead, you would have had it on before we got in the car..." He trailed off for a few seconds. "I want it to be a surprise, all of it," he continued.
I giggled, and tied the blindfold behind my head. "Now I'm very intrigued..."
Once I felt the car stop, and heard my car door open I brought one hand up to search for Andy. His hand intertwined with mine as he helped me out of the car. I felt him let go and a few seconds later he was whispering in my ear and untying the piece of cloth. "Ms.Stewart, your adventure awaits," the moment he finished his sentence the blindfold dropped away and I got to see what he had planned for me.
An entire city block, with the sidewalks covered in a trail of rose petals, was cut off from the world. In the center, a small building that seemed to be unlit. I took Andy's arm and he escorted me inside. The entire place was lit by fairy lights and candles. There was a single table in the middle of the room, and upstairs I could see a loft area. I looked all around and tried to soak it all in. After a couple minutes I pulled Andy into a hug. "Why are you so wonderfully wonderful?" I asked.
He pecked my forehead before responding, "because you deserve it."
I wanted to cry. I had someone who loved me. Someone who was there for me, and did these amazing things for me, and it it felt amazing.
"God, this is beautiful, Andy. Thank you," I said before going on my toes and kissing him. It wasn't hot, or desperate, but slow and passionate.
He pulled away before whispering, "Still not as beautiful as you." I could see his grin in the soft light. I giggled and pondered how his parents would react if they ever did meet me.

Notes

Oh my god, it has been forever, I'm so sorry about that, but on the bright side this one's a pretty long one, not to mention I am already cracking on the next few chapters! I hope you guys like it!