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ANDI COULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT she had gotten herself into. For the past two days, all she had done was have studio sessions with Chan, and thanks to her spontaneous song release, she was all the internet could talk about. This brought her to her current situation, an interview with RockSound. She currently sat across from Chan in the studio. "I really don't want to do this, Chan. What if I tell Eric I am sick."

"Then he'll reschedule."

The Latina knew he was right. "Can you come with me? I know it's a weird question but I know all they want to talk about is Devon and I honestly just want to focus on the now. I want to talk about you." Andi cleared her throat, "I mean, stray kids and what we're doing."

A blushing Chan nodded, "When is it? I'd love to be there to support you."

"Tomorrow, JYP offered to let me have it here."

"Text me the time and I'll be there." Andi smiled and ran over to him, pulling him into a hug. "Thank you! You're the best. I need to head out, I promised Aly we'd go thrifting. I'll see you tomorrow. Bye Channie, bye Binnie." Andi said as she walked past Changbin on her way out. Chan couldn't help the smile on his face. Changbin laughed as he walked over to the couch.

"You've got it bad."

"I don't know what you're talking about," Chan said as he turned to face Changbin. "And you expect me to believe that? Dude it's all over your face."

Chan simply shrugged his shoulders. "You're in love with her." The Australian Idol froze. Changbin chuckled, "You don't have to deny it, your secrets safe with me but you might want to get better at hiding it if you're not going to ask her out."

"How'd you figure it out?"

"We all know about you're crush but recently the two of you are glued at the hip. Yesterday I heard you snoring and found you and Andi taking a nap. Hyung I've never seen you so rested. Not to mention the way you look at her like shes the only person on the planet. Its like watching the sappiest romcom. So please do us all favor and ask her out already."

"It's complicated."

"It doesn't look that way. You're in love with her, she likes you. Just ask her out."

"Andi doesn't like me, she's out of my league. And it is complicated, idols don't date." Chan said turning away Changbin, hoping his bandmate would drop the subject. Changbin chuckled, "All I am saying is that this is your only chance. Andi is only here for two and a half more months. What if this is the last time you see her? If I were you I would've asked her out already."

"It's not that simple."

"But it is, Chan."

Chan shook his head, "I don't know if she's ready to jump into another relationship. You heard the song."

Changbin nodded his head, "Let her make that decision. Don't assume."

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Andi was pacing back and forth in the elevator. "You're making me nervous just from watching you." Chan said.

"I am sorry." The Latina said as she adjusted the blue dress she was wearing. She looked beautiful but there wasn't a moment she didn't. "Come here." Chan said. Chan wore black jeans, a parda hoodie and black leather blazer. Andi walked over to him, looking up at him. He took her hands and pulled her into a hug. "Everything is going to go smoothly." Her arms wrapped around his waist. "Thanks Channie." The elevator doors dinged and opened. The two pulled away and made their way out.

Chan opened the door to the conference room for Andi. In the room, a camera had been set up in front of two chairs, a women in a green leather jacket stood up. She smiled brightly walking over to Andi. "It's good to see you Andi. Who's this?"

"Bang Chan." He said as he extended his hand out for her to shake. "Audrey Evans. Shall we get started?" The Latina nodded and walked over to the chairs that had been set up. Once Andi sat down, she adjusted her dress and the interview began.

"Without me hit number one on both the billboard and iTunes chart, how does that feel?"

"It's amazing. It's crazy to know that I released the song on a whim." Andi looked up at a blushing Chan.

"Amazing, even though it's about your ex?"

Andi sighed and adjusted her dress again. Chan noticed her discomfort and took off his blazer and walked over. He quietly apologized as he placed the blazer over her legs. A light blush appeared on Andi's cheeks as Chan quickly walked back to his seat. "Umm sorry. Yes it's still amazing. Without you is a song I wrote during the break up. I was at my lowest, I was angry, I was hurting. I did what I do best and that was write."

"Why release the song now? The breakup was more then six months ago, to some it might look like you haven't moved on." Audrey said as she looked up at Chan.

"I don't need to explain myself to anyone. I think that no matter what I say it's going to be taken out of context. Without me is a part of me now and forever. Do I still feel that way, no. But I know that there's probably someone out there who does, someone who ignored the red flags and that's what makes music so amazing. I used it as a vessel to release all my anger and sadness, and someone else could use it to feel understood or even in the way I did. I also know that some might think that the song is mean or cruel and to them I say I am not sorry. If I've learned anything from this industry its to do everything with authenticity. I am never going to apologize for being honest or vulnerable."

"You just mentioned red flags, do you believe you ignored them in your past relationship?"

Andi nodded, "I do. Love is such a complicated thing, if your not careful you can miss all the red flags. I think the one we most commonly misinterpret is butterflies. You should never go for the person who gives you butterflies; that's your body's way of telling you that something's wrong. You're not supposed to feel anxious and nervous and scared when you fall in love. You're supposed to feel safe. Go for the person who makes you feel calm. If your heart leaps every time they text you, every time they compliment you, every time they come around, that's not a good sign."

"Is there anyone who makes you feel that way, who in your words makes you feel safe and calm right now?"

A blush appeared on the Latina's face as she smiled. She glanced at Chan before looking at Audrey. "Yes."

Audrey smiled, "Are you willing to share who that is?"

Andi's smile became a smirk, "I don't think I can give you the answer you want. So for now my lips are sealed."

"Is this song the beginning of a solo career?" Andi laughed, "Ace is never breaking up. Since the beginning of my career I've always made it clear I would do solo projects but I'll always come back to ace, their my home, my family."

"Lastly is this the last solo song we'll get from you?"

"I am very lucky to work with a company and band members who respect and appreciate my creative process so no, this isn't the last time you'll hear from me. I think it's just going to depend on what stories I am willing to share next. Currently I don't have anything planned but one never knows."

Once the camera was off, Audrey turned to Andi. "Thanks for doing this interview, it was great catching up with you. I'd say take care of yourself but I am pretty sure you're in good hands." Audrey said as she looked over at Chan. Both artists blushed as Audrey began to pack her things.

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