Whattt, 100 views?? YOu GuyyYSS. Maybe we can get a vote or two on this chapter?? Also, That cereal tho.  Thanks guyss, Lets get on to this chapter..  Also, one more side note about Andrew, I decided he's not going to be totally innocent, he's just going to be kind childish like since he has autism he'll throw like a tantrum or something.

"So how would I say a simple greeting?"

"Well, for instance a casual Hey, my name is blank would be like this", she moved her hand like a salute and then tapped her fingers together.

I was currently, sitting on a park bench with Norma, my ASL tutor or sign language tutor, who was teaching me on how to greet people, or more like how to talk to Andrew.

I'm learning ASL to impress Andrew, and I think it's safe to say I have a little crush on Andrew. Not only did I realize that I have a crush on Andrew, but when I told Sydney she might have hit me more than a few times. Then awwed then smacked me again,but we worked it out.

   This is my second day with a tutor and Norma is lovely, really, but sometimes I just cant move my fingers like her, but she's been patient with me. She says I'm doing well, but I know she's only being nice to me.  My ASL learning is really fast paced because I planned on making a little visit to the orphanage tomorrow, so I need all the practice I can get, I don't want to make a fool of myself in front of Andrew. Yeah... I definitely have a huge crush on Andrew. 

It's been a week since I last texted Andrew, since then I haven't found the time to get around to texting him again. But I definitely think about it everyday. I'm really busy at the moment with learning ASL to packing for my soon-to-be vacation. My "vacation" to Italy is in a couple of weeks, making me a little relieved, but also stressed to be leaving my building to Sydney and the Executive CEO.

Norma suggested we go to the park today so she could go around and teach me simple words and conversations to talk about with Andrew.

"Good Job, a little shaky, but that's to be expected , we've only been doing this for two days".

"Thanks, I practiced my alphabet last night", once I said it outloud, did I realize how silly it sounded, I feel like I'm in pre-school all over again.

"Perfect! that's wonderful. That will definitely make it easier to address Andy, is that his name?"

"Andrew, but yeah I practiced his name too"

She sat down next to me on the bench,"He must be very special to you, if your going through all that trouble learning another language for him", she giggled.

"Yeah, you could say that. I kind of just met him two weeks ago, but I know I want to get to know him more, it's just kind of hard to because of the language barrier, you know?"

"Well, this will definitely impress him for sure"

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I was laying down in nothing but my underwear in my bed covered with silk sheets that was way too large for one person. I was sketching in my personal sketch book, letting my stress out by my favorite hobby, drawing.

I drew out an oval in the shape of a bracelet. I drew a little lady bug in the center with three jewels near it. I colored in the bracelet green then going in and adding highlights and shading. I colored the lady bug it's rightful colors then I colored the jewels a light blue. When I was finally happy with the design and the colors I took a picture and sent it to my designers, telling them I need it ASAP and by tomorrow morning.

I know it's late notice for them to be working, but this bracelet's very important to me. If it's not done when I get there, they're fired end of story. I promised Andrew this bracelet and it has to be perfect.

I got up and went down the hall to check on Dorothea. She said she was going to clean up some more before going to bed, but I insisted for her to get some rest. I opened her door seeing her lights were off, I went over to her bed and saw her cuddled in blankets. Oh did Dorothea love her blankets.

"Goodnight Dorothea, Love you Nanna", I kissed her forehead softly before stepping out her room.

I went down to my kitchen that's way to big for two people, making me release an audible sigh. I got a wine glass and filled it with some random red wine, then took a seat at my island bar stools. Waking up in a big house and walking in a big kitchen just reminds you of how lonely you are.

Of course there's always one night stands to turn to, but I need someone to love and who understands me.

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I talked on the phone with Sarah, about surprising Andrew with me taking him to the park. She agreed on it, so I'm going over there today to pick him up. But my first stop is to the office to pick up the bracelet. 

Last night, after my pity party, I went to my local store and picked out a small green sparkly box to fit the bracelet in. I also attached a little note to it, -Much Love from your friend Nic.

Before I left to go to the office, I took a good look at myself in the mirror. I had on a white t- shirt and a black trench coat on where none of my arms tattoos were showing. My long light brown hair with natural highlights rested a little past my shoulders. I trimmed my dark beard this morning, making me have a fresh shaven look.

Yeah I'm definitely whipped for Andrew and I've barely seen him or spoken to him.

I have all my hope in this bracelet, if it's not done right then they're fired. I had them up all last night to make this bracelet and it needs to be perfect.

I had my driver driving me today, so I could get to places easier and so I didn't have to worry about parking and stuff.

I really only use my driver on certain occasions or if I'm really lazy, Mike works as a driver for other people when he doesn't drive me. We pulled up to the office, me getting out and Mike waiting for me as I went in.

I went to our jewelry room, which is still coming into process. Our jewelry line just came out last year, so it's still developing a little bit every day. Andy was waiting there with the bracelet in a black box. "Okay, let me see it, you better have not have screwed this up", I stopped in front of him taking the small box from his nimble fingers.

I opened the box with a gasp wanting to leave my lips, it was absolutely perfect. Just the vision I had in my mind when I designed it. The bracelet screamed Andrew, with a lights green background and the most perfect engraved lady bug. It even had Andrew's name carved in cursive on the back the way I asked. The jewels on it just gave it that extra something that Andrew has.

Perfect for the perfect boy, I thought.

"Well done Andy, take the day off", I left with a nod of my head.

Hoping back in the vehicle, I told Mike the directions to the group home.  I put the bracelet in the green box and tied it up neatly. I definitely didn't want Sarah or anyone getting suspicious of my intentions with Andrew, so I didn't get flowers like I had wanted. For right now all they need to know is we're just friends, for now. Once we arrived at the group home, did I realize how nervous I actually was. My hands were kind of sweaty, but I pushed my thoughts to the back of my mind and got out of the car.

I signaled Mike I'll just be a minute then walked up the gravel pathway. I knocked on the rustic door waiting for an answer, but not too long, before Sarah opened the door smiling,"Just a minute Andrew's getting his jacket on, he thinks it's just us going to the park".

"Thanks for agreeing last minute", I smiled at her.

"No problem, Andrew really loved it when you came over. All the kids did."

Andrew came down the stairs looking like a complete and utter Angel. His body was decorated with Acid washed skinny jeans, and a loose fitting black shirt. He had some beat up shoes on, but I couldn't care less. His right wrist was decorated with his signature bracelets that added that final touch to Andrew's outfit.

Beautiful.

Andrew was so beautiful.

Andrew's beauty was radiating through out the room, along with his gorgeous smile.

Once Andrew saw me, he surprised me by running the rest of the way and hugged me with a giant smile on his face and his head tucked into the crook of my neck.

Andrew's scent was addicting, in fact from right then I knew I was addicted. Andrew was short compared to my 6'0 stature. I could stay holding Andrew all day if I could, his body was soft against my hard one. Andrew eventually pulled back and Sarah started signing, words I couldn't catch, to him.

Once Sarah told Andrew we were heading to the park, we hopped into my car, with Sarah in the front, and me and Andrew in the back. I let out a breath of relief when I finally sat down, able to finally relax. There was a window separating the front from the back, so I had some privacy to give Andrew his gift.

I took Andrew's hand in mine, catching his attention, making him look away from the window and smile at me. I racked my brain, remembering how to say I got a present for you in sign language. I lifted my hands shakily and started signing what I remember, my face heating up at how Andrew was looking so intently at me. I set my hands down on my lap once I finished my sentence then looked up at Andrew.

He had a small smile on his face and a little bit of noise came from his mouth, resembling a giggle. I reached to the seat to the left of me and took the small box in my hands then handed it to him, looking at his expression. His mouth opened a little as he stared at it in awe, he signed the one sign I could remember, thank you.

Your welcome.

Andrew tentatively loosened the ribbon, then yanked the lid off, making me chuckle. He gasped and took out the bracelet holding it up, "Laaaaa buuu", Andrew's words coming out smushed but perfect all the same. His eyes lit up like a thousand stars shining at the same time. The most handsome smile stretched on his beautiful face, making my stomach churn.

For you, I signed

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Thank you

I took the green rubber bracelet from his hand and slid it onto his left one wrist, with no bracelets on it. it was a perfect fit.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Andrew leaned over and hugged me, then gave me the only the thing I could ever wish for. A kiss.

A kiss on my cheek. A quick, sloppy, spur-of-the-moment kiss. To say I was on cloud nine the rest of the day would be and understatement. I took Andrew's face in my hand feeling his soft cheek with my thumb, then leaned in and kissed his cheek back, savoring the feel of it underneath my lips. A soft sweet kiss for a soft sweet boy.

I couldn't help but feel like we were a couple of teenage boys with a secret bond that was between us that nobody could understand.

I took out my notepad and handed it to Andrew, when he wanted to communicate something to me. He started scribbling and it read:

Thank you Nic. Your my only friend. My best friend. I think I like you. Did you learn sign language for me?

I replied instantly, not even having to think about the answer.

I think I like you too Andrew. No, I know I like you Andrew. Yes, I did learn sign language for you, is it that bad?

No, it's the most nicest thing anyone's ever done for me. I love my bracelet. Andrew leaned over and kissed my cheek again. This time more sweet than the last. I think kissing each other on the cheek is now our thing. I want it to be our thing.

Andrew. Andrew. Andrew. My new favorite word.

Once we arrived to the park Andrew ran off to the slides with me chasing him. Sarah was just here for supervision, if Andrew threw a tantrum, or if I needed a translation. So far me and Andrew liked the notepad system and some sign language. Mike and Sarah sat on a bench talking while me and Andrew chased each other around.

At around six o'clock Sarah walked over signing to Andrew something.

"Andrew has to take his pills at six", Sarah told me digging in her purse. Andrew surprised me by yelling out incoherent things while signing furiously, then sat on the grass angrily not facing me. "He thinks your ashamed of him, and he doesn't want to take them".

"Tell him I'm not ashamed of him", I commanded. I sat down next to Andrew and took his hand in mine, communicating without words.

Andrew huffed then signed sorry and swallowed the pill.

Once Sarah walked away, I pulled out the notepad, Good Job. I'm proud of you. I would never be ashamed of you. I like you way too much.

Andrew smiled that award winning smile at me.

I smiled back.

I snuck a kiss on his cheek while Sarah's back was tuened, making him giggle.

I picked up some of the wild purple flowers we were sitting by and tied them together to make a bracelet, Andrew watching me the whole time, then slipped it on his small wrist. The purple clashing beautifully with milk chocolate skin. Andrew started picking flowers tying them as well into a bracelet then did the same to me.

The rest of the time, me and Andrew sat back on the grass, with Andrew braiding my hair into a "fishtail" as he called it and me writing notes to Andrew about myself.

As we were about to go a ladybug climbed its way on our notepad, making Andrew gasp and screech. 

A LadyBuggggg, Andrew wrote on the part of the notepad the ladybug wasn't occupying.

Our ladybug. what should we name it? Sunshine?

No! William it's a William.

William it is, Our ladybug named William.

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Before Andrew left the car to go back home, I gave him a secret kiss on the cheek and watched him leave. Once me and Mike were on the road, he rolled down the window separating us.

"Have a crush Sir?", Mike had the most devious smile on his face.

I sighed playfully,"What makes you say that?"

"You have flowers on your wrist and a fishtail braid in your hair, I would definitely say your whipped."

I honestly couldn't deny it, I was in fact whipped for Andrew Jenkins.

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