[Joey] *sighing as she hears her phone she flips it over and sees Andy's name. with a smile she answers it* Hey you! I was just thinking about you. Got that ESP working for you?
[Andy] *laughing* Nope, I leave all that magic stuff to you lot. Maybe you sent out some kind of magic Bat Signal to have me call you. I was here, hanging out at home, and I suddenly wanted to hear your voice.
[Joey] Damn, you found out about the secret Bat Signal! Now I have to kill you. *laughing with him* I have been working on this stupid research project for school, and got sidetracked. Now I no longer want to do the paper, but hearing your voice is a bonus.
[Andy] Well, you know, you'll have to get in line to kill me if I distract you from your schoolwork. Lizzy threatened me with life and limb if I didn't turn down my music last night. Apparently she was writing the same paper you are now.
[Joey] We both said we would do it before the World Cup, but we suck. We were too excited to concentrate, and now, my mind is a mess.
[Andy] *laughing again* Well far be it from me to be a distraction, but if you want I can come over and rub your shoulders so you can clear your mind.
[Joey] I don't think that would clear my mind, and mr wandering hands, I told you I have to get this paper done before I can let you come over.
[Andy] *jumping onto the counter and sighing* Fine, I won't come over there until you're done with your paper. But afterward, I make no promises.
[Joey] Afterwords you are more than welcome. *seeing something she can use for her paper she smiles* Hang on, I'm putting you on speaker. I found something I need to type. *typing away for a moment she stops and looks at the phone* Well, I do have to chat with a friend later for a few minutes.
[Andy] Oh no, I'm on speaker, better be careful what I say now. Don't want an angry brother type wizard showing up at my apartment, wand waving, cause I said naughty things to his baby sister. *not wanting to sound nosey, but curious he says* Who are you talking to later?
[Joey] *sighing loud enough so he hears* The brothers are playing basketball. So no worries there. As for the friend, I don't know how to tell you and I am not so good at hiding information. So, be ready to hang up on me. I almost expect it. *taking the phone off speaker and holding it to her ear* So, as I was sittting here working on this paper Evan sent me an instant message. We chatted, I told him I am seeing someone. But he is miserable in the states and is moving back to London.
[Andy] Evan? The guy you were dating before?
[Joey] Yes, the same guy.
[Andy] *the smile fading from his face, although he tries to hide it in his voice* So, the ex is moving back. That's great, you must be excited.
[Joey] I'm slightly pleased that you are now feeling slightly jealous. It's not like that Andy, he knows I am not single. I am not breaking up with you. Sorry you have to be more creative to get me to leave you.
[Andy] *closing his eyes but forcing a laugh* Jealous? Me? You must have me mistaken for someone else, I know nobody can compete with my hottness.
[Joey] *feeling hurt and pausing before speaking* I don't know what to say. I know that I told him about you, if I didn't care about you I would've kept you a secret. He knew about you before he told me he wanted to come back. I'm sorry I don't know how to make this any easier.
[Andy] Joey. Relax, really, it's fine. I like you and all, but I don't want to cramp your style. You're clearly happy that the d-bag who ran out on you without even asking how he could help when your sister was missing, is coming back. You know, maybe this time he'll be a little less self absorbed and he'll actually give a shit about you. Unless his other girlfriend gets sick and hurts his feelings again that is.
[Joey] Andy! That's messed up on so many levels. But you sit there and stew in your anger, apparently that is what makes you happy. I just want you to know I care about you, like a lot. If that isn't enough maybe I am not supposed to be with you. Even though you are the guy I want.
[Andy] No, Joey, stewing in my anger doesn't make me happy. Spending time with you makes me happy. You're the first girl I've ever wanted to be with exclusively, and I've committed to you. And now this guy comes back? And how do I know that when you see him you won't fall all over yourself to be with him again?
[Joey] Because I am taking you to the airport with me, and holding your hand as I talk to him, and introducing him to my boyfriend. I can't tell you I don't care about him because that is a lie. He left me when I needed him most. That still hurts. But when he left, it was you who held me when I cried. It was you who took me to the hospital when she was found, it was you who stayed by my side. And that means more to me than anything else in my life. You've proven more then you needed to. *closing her computer because she can no longer work on her paper*
[Andy] If you still care about him then what's going to happen when he makes up for leaving you. You're a sweet girl, you're not capable of holding grudges.
[Joey] I can't hold a grudge, but I know what I felt that day he walked away. I never want to feel that again. Hey give me a minute okay?
[Andy] *swinging his legs over the edge of the counter like a little pouting boy on time out* Sure, yeah, take your time. *he sits with the phone silent in his ear and jumps a minute later when he hears a knocking at the door. Knowing Lizzy was at work he wonders who it could be. Taking the phone with him he goes to the door an opens it up*
[Joey] *jumping into his arms as the door swings open, kissing him and then pulling away* I needed to be here. I can't have a talk like this on the phone.
[Andy] *looking at the phone and shrugging, hanging it up* I can get used to this I think. *hugging her and giving her a kiss before shutting the door behind her* Come on in, have a seat, you want a drink?
[Joey] Just some water, I am not very thirsty. *sitting down and watching Andy disappear into the kitchen and then smiling when he comes back out, taking the water* Thanks.
[Andy] *sitting on the arm of the couch, facing her, his feet planted firmly on the cushion in front of him* Joe, I like you, I really do. And I know you like me. But what about the one you love? Love beats like every time.
[Joey] *looking at Andy and then climbing next to him putting her legs across his lap* I don't know. This is all new to me. You are my second boyfriend, I don't know the rules of like and love all I know is want and need. I want you and I need you to trust me. I will be honest with you about every emotion that comes my way.
[Andy] *thinking while absentmindedly rubbing her bare calves under her capri pants* Well you're my first girlfriend. So bare with me, I'm not very good at this. It makes me feel better that you want me to go with you to the airport, but I'm not sure how I'm going to deal with someone who didn't appreciate you when he had you, and then dropped you like a bag of potatoes.
[Joey] I don't even know if I know how to handle it myself, but I don't know how to not be his friend. I won't know what to expect until I see him again. I want to hate him, I have thought about it. But in the end I just don't. Maybe because before he left we had started spending less and less time together. His working, my making new friends. I have tried to process this as a possibility since he left. And every time I try I just shrug it off and push it out of my mind, because I never thought he'd come back.
[Andy] I want you to know, if you do decide you still want him *at her protest he stops her* Seriously, I've seen it happen. Just, tell me will you?
[Joey] I don't make it a habit of lying to anyone. It's not my style. If I feel anything I will come to you and we will work it out. I owe you that much, and I know that.
[Andy] *rubbing down her legs and laughing, shaking his head* Where are your shoes? *as he begins to rub her feet, working out any sore spots*
[Joey] *looking at her bare feet and proudly smiling* They are at home! *laughing she curls her toes* Careful I am a kicker when my feet get tickled. *looking down thankful that she repainted her toenails earlier in the day*
[Andy] I don't tickle. I've discovered that girls hate it. All girls, every single one. Karissa bit me once when I tickled her. *taking his hands off her foot and rolling up his t-shirt sleeve showing her a crescent shaped scar on his upper bicep* That's the last time I tickled anyone.
[Joey] *rubbing the scar and smiling* Well, that wasn't very nice of her. *leaning and kissing the scar and then moving to kiss him* I don't bite, unless you ask me to. *trying not to laugh she looks away and then turns back and laughs with him* I am silly, I know.
[Andy] *looking at her and seeing the blush to her cheeks* Oh, you want to be bad so much, but you just need a little confidence. *kissing her one hand playing in her hand before pulling back and looking into her eyes* You have no idea how sexy you are do you? *when she ducks her head and looks away he puts his hand under her chin and touches her lips* Don't do that. I said sexy, and I mean it. *gazing into her eyes for a few moments until she looks embarrassed. So he breaks away and starts rubbing her feet again* And you have very cute feet.
[Joey] Sexy girls don't show up at their boyfriend's house looking like a hot mess. I don't even match. *shaking her head before resting her head on his shoulder* But I like that you think I am sexy, because that is what matters. *relaxing as he rubs her feet* What's up with you and Nate. I thought you two were cool?
[Andy] *peering at the flowers she had painted on her toes, before answering* Yes, very cute. Nate, I don't know. I'm cool with him, he's a good guy. I don't think he likes me very much though. He doesn't speak much when he's here, but I can tell he doesn't like things like *as he's speaking the phone rings and he reaches over and answers it.* Oh, Hey Rosie. No, I told you, I have a girlfriend now. Well I'm sorry you're lonely, call Rick, he's always up to hang out, and he has a thing for you. Yeah, I'll facebook you later and tell you all about her. I've got to go. *hangs up and looks at Joey* Well things like that actually. *chuckling*
[Joey] *smiling at him* You're girl friend must be something special since you are turning Rosie down! *giggling a minute before looking at her hands as she speaks* He likes you as a friend, but thinks I am making a big mistake. He said once you take my innocence I will be no good to you anymore. But, he's my big brother. He has to say that stuff. You'd say that to your sister right?
[Andy] Well, to tell the truth, if my sister were dating someone like me. That's not even an option, I wouldn't let my sister date someone like me. If she insisted though, I would definitely tell her the same thing, and I'll tell you why. *looking into her eyes and feeling ashamed if his own behavior* Because most of the time it's true. I've never personally done it, but I know guys who go looking for virgins just to romance them and woo them and then as soon as she gives it up he's gone. I can see why Nate would think that I'm that kind of guy.
[Joey] I am not giving up my innocence any time soon. I may even wait til marriage. As much as I joke about wanting to just do it, I am lying. I don't even know how I feel about seeing you without a shirt on. So I guess if you are understanding to that, then Nate will calm down and not have to give us that disapproving look. Cause I hate that look.
[Andy] I wouldn't ask you to. Although I am hoping you get used to seeing me with my shirt off. I think the fact that you're waiting is sweet. *kissing her cheek* The whole "maybe until marriage" thing scares me a bit, cause I hate seeing that picture in my head with someone else beside you. But we'll deal with that when we get to it. For now know that I'm not going to push you. I want you to experience everything from an innocent footrub *squeezing her toes* all the way to toe curling ecstasy. I know it's going to take time, and for you I am willing to spend that time.
[Joey] *her hair falling in her face covers her pink cheeks, as she pulls her hair back she leans in and kisses him deeply, playfully sucking on his bottom lip before pulling away* I am glad you consider me worth the wait. *leaning forward to kiss him again, her hair falling over his face and neck*
[Andy] *as he kisses her back his hand drifts up her leg and to her back where he pulls her closer to him, intensifying the kiss, closing his eyes and then pulling back kissing her nose and cheeks* Only an idiot wouldn't be willing to wait for that. And while Lizzy assures me regularly that I am an idiot, I'm trying not to be. *Kissing her again, and then moving his head and kissing her neck, sucking on it gently as he does*
[Joey] You aren't an idiot, you are a guy. You are going to do and say stuff that we don't understand but I know us girls are just as bad. *settling into him and kissing him deeper she kisses a trail from his lips slowly to his ear and then on his neck just below his ear, feeling something move under her she stops kissing him and jumps up* What the heck was that!? *looking at him with wide eyes*
[Andy] *laughing* You don't know? *standing and walking over to her, although not too close, he rubs his hands down her bare arms and kisses her forehead* You are simply precious, and I think it's time for you to go finish your paper.
[Joey] *looking down she understands what it was. seeing the bulge in his pants* It, I mean, oh my gosh! I am an idiot! *looking down ashamed* I should probably go. *her eyes watering up as realized she looks like a fool in front of him* I'd say call me later, but you may not want to now, and that is okay too. *keeping her eyes down, afraid to meet his*
[Andy] Hey now, *wrapping her up in a tight hug* Don't do that. Please don't cry. *placing a strong and warm hand on the back of her head and rubbing it comfortingly* You didn't do anything wrong and you don't have to go. In fact, *pulling away and kissing her* I really don't want you to go.Why don't you do that cool thing where you pop over there, get your computer, come back and work on your paper here. I'll order us some greek food. I know it's not the best or most romantic first date, but I promise I'll make up for it when I take you out on Friday. *kissing her again* Pretty please with a cherry on top? When you're done with your paper we'll watch a film.
[Joey] *biting her lip and smiling* Okay, I will go do that. I won't be long, I'll just tell my dad where I am, grab my stuff, and head back. Remember no meat for me. *smiling she kisses him quickly, taking a step away and with a wink she disappears*
[Andy] *shaking his head and going into the kitchen he pulls out a menu and calls the local greek place, ordering a variety of vegetarian options then hanging up the phone and talking into the nothingness* Well, K, you were right. You said one day I would find a girl I didn't want to play games with, and here she is. Let's just hope that Prince Charming doesn't come in on his white horse and carry her away. *he goes to sit on the couch and wait for Joey*
[Joey] *hugging her dad after he agreed she could go back to Andy's* I will be home in a few hours. *running up to get her backpack and laptop she hears him talking on the phone, she laughs and thinks as much as he chats with his mystery woman they should make plans to meet. looking at her sandals she decides against sliding a pair on and pops back in right inside Andy's apartment. laughing as she startles him* Sorry about that, you'll get used to the pop eventually. I promised my dad I'd be home in a few hours, but until then, here I am.
[Andy] Well, if the sound is usually part and parcel with you then I think I'll be able to handle it. *winking as he pats the seat beside him, watching as she gets settled with her computer* The food should be here in about thirty minutes. *after she gets settled he stands and climbs onto the back of the couch behind her, one leg on either side of her. Pulling her hair up into a ponytail and securing it with an elastic he had around his wrist he starts rubbing her neck and shoulders* Tell me if I distract you. *leaning down and kissing the back of her neck* Wouldn't want to do that would I?
[Joey] *feeling the goose bumps radiate with his touch* You are okay, it feels nice. So, did you miss me while I was gone? *typing quickly and then shivering as he rubs his hands along her shoulders and back*
[Andy] I did. *laughing* The whole six minutes you were gone was an eternity. Did you miss me?
[Joey] *nodding, happy he couldn't see the grin on her face* I did, I would've been quicker but I was really trying to decide if I should grab shoes. But if I need them, I can slide on some of yours. They'd be big but oh well, it would be my fault for not grabbing my own. *typing a sentence* In a few days it won't matter because my stuff will be just two floors up. I know you are working that day, but when you get off will you come help me unpack?
[Andy] I sure will. *still caressing her shoulders through her shirt* Let me guess what your room looks like. I imagine a lot of muted colors, light pinks and blues and sandy beige, with butterflies and birds and lighthouses, with at least one beautiful parasol opened up and sitting in the corner. *kissing the hollow behind her ear and whispering* Am I close?
[Joey] *giggling* Not even close. It's purple mostly. Some black added in for contrast. Surf boards, trophy's for sports and modeling, with posters and pictures pretty much covering the walls. I have a big bed, a small tv, and this amazing picture Luke drew that will get hung up on the ceiling.
[Andy] Modeling? I'd like to see those pictures. And you surf and play sports too? You are pretty much the perfect woman aren't you?
[Joey] Nate pretty much taught me to play sports, mainly for his own selfish reasons. He could keep an eye on me, as well as brag about beating me. I know he isn't my real brother, but unless we said it, you'd never know otherwise. As far as the modeling goes. That was my crazy mother's idea. Don't get me wrong I had fun, but I felt exploited half the time. She made money, I got treated like a dog. *shaking her head* Daddy tells me all the time I should start back up. *using her fingers to make air quotations* Because, you are too pretty to not give it a shot without your mother pulling the strings. *looking at him and smiling* Not quite what you expected huh?
[Andy] I've had a lot of big brother's give me dirty looks, and his is the big brother-est, so no matter what the blood says, he's your brother. As long as you liked playing sports then it's good he taught you. As for your mum, and the modeling thing, well I think you would do very well if your tried it on your own, but I imagine past experiences have put a sour taste in your mouth for it. But no, nothing like what I expected, you're always a surprise. You're so sweet and shy I pictured your bedroom as almost Victorian. Washing table and all.
[Joey] I don't like the girly rooms, the ones you are afraid to live in. I want my bedroom to look like a part of me, not a page from a magazine. In California, Nate and I made one of my walls black and the other 3 were purple. It looked great but my parents were a bit pissed. I got away scott free because my dad said I was creatively making the room mine, and that I needed one spot in the house that was all mine. So I guess I still see it that way. *shrugging* You'll see the pics when we unpack. I have a ton.
[Andy] That's a great way to see it, your room should be your haven. The one place where you don't have to be anything for anyone but yourself. *moving his hand up her arm and raising the sleeve of her t-shirt* Look at you, Freckles. You American surfer girls have never heard of sunblock? *kissing her shoulder softly*
[Joey] I just naturally have freckles. *laughing* My dad's a healer, I wore sunblock. *looking at him and then at the computer* I am never going to finish this paper and then that means no snuggling and watching a movie with you.
[Andy] Ok, ok, I'll be quiet. *leaning back watching as she types away, never stopping the drift of his hands on her neck and shoulders. After about another 15 minutes the doorbell rings and he gets up, answering the door and getting the food. He takes it into the kitchen and sets it all out on a tray together with silverware and plates. He brings it out and sees her closing the computer and stretching* You done?
[Joey] I am done, perfect timing too. *moving the stuff off of the coffee table so he can put the tray down* Look at this, you made it look cute. That's alot of food, are you hungry? *winking she hands him a plate and then starts fixing her plate* Let's go ahead and decide on a movie too, that way we can start it while we eat and after we finish, we can cuddle up and finish the movie before I have to head home.
[Andy] I like trays, and I especially like food other people cook, so I always try to make sure it's visually appealing. *showing her the hummus, pita bread, cheese, greek salad, and various other products he gives her a sheepish grin* I didn't know what you like, so I just got a bunch of vegetarian stuff. Anything here, you can eat. *opening up the movie cupboard* We have a pretty good variety, my stuff and Lizzy's so pick anything except Steel Magnolias. Seriously, I don't mind chick flicks, but that one makes my manhood hurt.
[Joey] *kissing him* Thank you for ordering this for me, Are you okay with the absence of meat? I don't mind if you eat it, but I just can't. *moving to look at the movies and giggling* You two have very eclectic tastes. Hmmmm, we have The Karate kid, classic! Or let's see, Star Trek? Because I have a sick obsession with pointy eared bastards.
[Andy] I'm good. I had a bacon cheeseburger for lunch. And as long as you don't go vegan and deny the beauty of cheese then we'll be just fine. *winking at her* Star Trek is good, They did a great job with it. That guy that plays Spock looks just like your cousin too, it's weird. *putting the dvd into the slot and taking her hand walking her back to the couch with him as the movie starts*
[Joey] *smiling as he skips the previews and starts the movie* I eat cheese from time to time, but not often. Tonight, with you. I think I will because this is a special occasion. Its a meal with no phone numbers tucked in it. *giggling before kissing him*
[Andy] You'll be proud, I haven't tucked my number into a meal for at least a month. *laughing* I think yours was the last, so it must be more than a month. And even if you don't like cheese, you have to love this, watch. *as the battle rages on the tv screen he pours a sauce over the cheese then takes his lighter and sets it on fire. It blazes blue for a few seconds before burning out and then he scoops some up onto a piece of pita bread and feeds it to her* Now tell me that isn't divine.
[Joey] *slowly enjoying the flavors in her mouth she nods and gives him a thumbs up until she swallows* That is very good. I think anytime I want cheese you should do that, and feed it to me. *giving him a saucy look before laughing and turning red* You know, I try to be flirty and I just laugh. I don't have all the charm that you have. I guess as long as you like it though, I am okay.
[Andy] You have more charm than the majority of women. And it's natural, which makes it all the better. It's very cute when you say something that you really want to say, but you get embarrassed. One day you'll get to the point where you can say things like that and realize that I like hearing them and you don't need to cover it up with a laugh and a shrug. But not enough people have told you how beautiful you are, or shown you. That's my job now, and I'm really looking forward to it. *leaning over and kissing her, licking his lips when he backs off and then looking to the tv screen* Oh look, it's little Kirk, stealing cars.
[Joey] *leaning into him, at a loss for words* You make me happy Andy. I will find my way and become less nervous. But right now, you are doing a great job. *kissing him and then leaning on his chest as she watches the movie and enjoys dinner*
Aw, how sweet. Can't wait to see what happens next :)
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