Look at this one, I signed as I picked up a yellowish orange ladybug on my finger, showing it too Andrew.

Over the course of two weeks, I've been getting sign lessons twice a day, six times a week. And I have to say, it's really paying off to see Andrew's beautiful smile when I sign a new word. Just like now, how he was showing that gorgeous smile at me as he let the ladybug crawl onto his finger.

We were at the ladybug sanctuary, where me and Andrew were hanging out all day. It took me a long time, to figure out where to bring Andrew, then an even longer time trying to find this place. I drove forty minutes out of the city to come here, holding Andrew's hand the whole way, but the long drive was worth it in the end to see Andrew's beautiful smile when we got here.

It's been so fun to see Andrew smiling and laughing that weird laugh that I love so much. I've been hooked on Andrew these last couple of weeks, we've been texting non stop and even met a little since our 'play date' at the park. I can't get enough of Andrew Jenkins.

Ever since he kissed me on the cheek, it only grew my liking for him.

Wow, pretty. Andrew signed back, I know he refrains from using too many words, he keeps it simple for me in other words.

I leaned down a little to kiss him on his cheek, happy that we finally have time to hang out by ourselves. Sarah was really hesitant to let me go alone with him, because she thought I wouldn't be able to handle his mood swings, but I assured her I could many of times before I left.

I rented the place for us to use, so no kids would get in our way, perks of owning your own business. It's an indoor place for learning new facts about lady bugs, but I knew Andrew would love it. We have a personal tour guide to teach us about the ladybugs and I have my tutor as a translator for Andrew.

Almost as pretty as you, I wanted to say, but I refrained as I nodded in agreement. I was wearing skinny jeans and a purple sweater, while Andrew was dressed in skinny jeans and a beige sweater. He does look extra cute today, may I add.

Andrew is definitely my guilty pleasure.

The tour guide snapped me out of my daydream speaking about how one lady bug just gave birth a couple of days ago.

LaDday BUuu, Andrew shouted joyously, making a smile tug at my lips.

We walked over there, with Andrew holding my hand and smiling at me.

When's your birthday Andrew?

November, 15 When's yours Nic?

January 2nd

How old are you? I'm seventeen, I'm going to be eighteen soon.He ended his sentence smiling at me.

I'm 22 and I'm going to be 23 soon.

Wow your old, he giggled.

Andrew's birthday is a month away, meaning he only has one month till he leaves the group home and he's completely oblivious to it.

One thing I have noticed since I've been hanging with Andrew, is that they baby him, a lot. While texting him last night, I noticed he didn't have a job or a plan once he's ready to leave. So I'm taking it upon myself to look after Andrew and give him a job and a home when he'll need one.

I'll be the one to give him a home.

One month 'til I'll be able to kiss Andrew.

One month 'til I find out if Andrew feels the same.

One month...if I can last that long.

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We spent the next forty minutes after the tour ended looking at the lady bugs and listening to Andrew's squealing when one crawled around on his finger, claiming it tickled. We would've spent longer in there if I didn't get a call telling me I'm needed at the office.

Andrew we have to go, my work needs me.

No, Andrew signed, I wanna stay. Andrew had the most adorable little pout on his face, but I knew he was being serious.

I know, we'll come back, I promise.

Andrew let out an ear piercing scream and sat on the floor, arms crossed. I sat in front of him letting him cool off, knowing this is one of the symptoms of having autism. I held Andrews hands in mine, swiping my thumb over his hand. I took my other hand and put it in his hair rubbing his hair and letting him rest his head on my shoulder.

My tutor was already in the car waiting and the tour guide was in an employees lounge giving us some privacy. Once Andrew cooled down he lifted his hands and signed sorry.

It's okay baby, lets go okay. You'll get to see my workplace. I smiled at him, letting him know I'm not upset. I thought of a brilliant idea,You want ice cream?

So after I got Andrew calmed down, we headed for my car with Norma in the back,and headed to Sawyer Enterprises, with an ice cream stop along the way.

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You work here?, Andrew signed slowly for me, taking a spoonful of his ice cream and eating it.

Yeah, we went for ice cream before coming here, and Andrew took five minutes to choose his ice cream, before just getting Neapolitan with every topping on it. Andrew made me get ice cream too, since he said he didn't want to be the only one eating, so i got plain chocolate with oreo topping. 

I know the guys at the office are going to get a kick out of this, seeing me, the usual professional boss, eating chocolate ice cream during a meeting.

Yeah,you ready? I was kind of nervous, since the meeting was about the fashion show, and Sydney was going to be there. I got out and opened Andrew's door for him, then he took my hand in his as we walked to the building. I dropped off Norma at her house, paying her a generous amount before leaving.

I opened the door for Andrew, letting him walk in first. My baby, yes he's mine, let out an audible gasp; once I came by him and he immediately grabbed my hand.

We walked to the elevator together, holding hands of course, with mostly everybody staring at us. I mean, who wouldn't? The boss with ice cream in one hand, and a very hot young man in another. I let a little smile slip on my face, feeling extremely right with this situation at the moment.

I could definitely get used to this.

We went into the elevator with Andrew giggling, Why was everyone staring?

What's so funny baby?

I'm no baby.

Well, you're my baby. I grabbed him around the waist and walked us up a little so he could press the floor button. Everyone was staring because they're not used to seeing they're boss like this.

Who's the boss?

Me, I signed nervously.

Wow, he turned around in my arms, is it fun?

Yes, and I can take off whenever I want. I'm pretty sure I left out some letters, but ASL is hard.

Me and Andrew started eating our ice cream silently, while waiting to be taken to the top floor. Once at the top floor, Andrew grabbed my hand as I led us to my office for the meeting, where everyone should be waiting. I opened my stained hardwood door, letting Andrew in and watching him run to the floor to ceiling windows.

"Okay Let's get started", I stated in my most serious voice as everyone's talking seized, all but Andrew who was babbling away in the background. I threw my ice cream cup way then took a seat at the head of the table they moved in here for today.

The emergency meeting was about our plus size manager quitting on us. As we talked I could see the looks Sydney was giving me out the corner of my eye. Andrew came over halfway through the meeting tapping on my shoulder.

Yes, I signed knowing everyone's attention was on us, but not caring what they had to think.

Games? he pointed to the computer on my desk.

I nodded and got up, "Continue on, this will just be a second", I told everyone at the table.

I sat at my computer chair and pulled Andrew on my lap, typing in the password for Andrew, then pulling up some games for him.

Thank you, Andrew signed, then kissing me on the cheek sweetly, making me blush madly.

No problem, I kissed Andrew on the cheek, then got up and went back to the meeting.

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After the meeting was over, Andrew was asleep and it was 8:30, Sydney stayed behind to help me clean up and to interrogate me also. So after we finished moving the table and chairs out of my office Sydney immediately slapped me.

"Ouch, what was that for?", I rubbed my cheek.

"For promoting me to Plus Size Girl's manager. And this is for not telling how adorable Andrew was", I let her punch me in the arm, knowing it was coming. She straightened out her blazer and huffed.

"That all?"

"That's all"

"Now, how about we all go out for McDonalds before I have to drop Andrew off"

"Sounds perfect"

So that's what we did, we went to McDonalds with Andrew making us laugh non stop, and Sydney approving of my crush. After dropping Andrew off at the group home and giving him a kiss on the forehead, I leaned my head back on the head rest of my seat.

"How long 'til his birthday?", Sydney asked.

"One month. One month"

"Damn, you're in deep"

"Very".

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