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ANDI LAID ON THE COUCH, her interview with RockSound had been released a few hours ago. The internet was going insane, mostly Stays gushing over Andi and Chan's relationship. As she read the comments she couldn't help the smile on her face. One thing she feared when she first came to Korea was the hate she could get. She heard all about how protective K-pop fans were. But the overflowing love and support was just amazing.

"Uhhhh" Aiden whined as he walked into the living room. "What's wrong with you?" Aiden threw himself on the couch next to Andi. "You can't even imagine how badly I am craving Mexican food." He pouted.

"If this is your way of asking me to cook, it's not happening. It's my day off which means I get to sit on the couch and watch my favorite shows."

"The TVs not even on. Please, I'll even buy what you need. We can make a day out of it. Please you can cook anything you want." Aiden begged. Aly walked into the room headset on, "If you're cooking can you make extra Felix and Seungmin are coming over."

"We can have a movie night and invite the guys over," Aiden suggested. Andi's cheeks turned red at the thought of spending time with Chan. The Latina pulled the blanket in her lap up as she tried to cover up the blush on her face. "I bet Chan would drop everything to come over." Aiden teased.

Aly took a seat on the couch across from them, removing her headphones. "What is going on with you two?"

"Nothing"

"I beg a differ," Aiden said. Aly threw a pillow at him, hitting him in the face and making Andi laugh. "Now are you going to tell us the truth or are you going to make Aiden pull it out of you?" Aly asked.

Andi sighed, "I like Chan, is that what you wanted to hear."

"Finally! Fuck, I was starting to think you were going to be in denial forever." Aiden joked. Both Andi and Aly rolled their eyes, "I wish I had another pillow to throw at you." The Asian girl glared at him before turning her head back to Andi. "And what are you going to do about it?"

"Nothing." Both Aly and Aiden looked at each other and then at the blushing Latina. "I am sorry I don't think I heard you." Aiden as he cleaned his ears.

"I am serious, I am not going to do anything. I've only known Chan for 2 weeks; we're not here forever. Did you guys forget that one, we have a tour that starts in less than two months, and two, that we live in San Francisco?"

"That's the lamest excuse, is that seriously the best you can do? What's the real reason?" Aiden said. Aly reached over and grabbed the nearest pillow, throwing it at Aiden. "Would you stop that!"

"Not until you stop being mean to her," Aly said. "Andi, is that seriously why? Or is there something else?"

Andi covered her face with her hands, "I really don't want to be having this conversation right now."

"Well I am not giving up so we can have it now or in an hour or tomorrow, I have all the time in the world."

"Uhhh Aiden you're so annoying. Fine, you want to know why? I am scared! Okay? I am so fucking scared. The last time I felt like this I was wrong. And I know what you're going to say Chan isn't Devon. And I know that. But I just can't help it. I can't help but be scared that what I am feeling is just a sign that he's the same. So maybe this time I should just avoid it. I don't need to go through that pain again."

Aiden sighed and reached for her hand, giving it a squeeze. "Do you want to talk about what happened with Devon?"

"If I am being honest no. I want to leave him in the past. But I know you guys deserve to know what happened. To keep it simple, I walked in on Devon with another girl, a girl who he claimed was only doing a feature with him. That night I dumped him and packed my bags. That was when I went into the studio and didn't come out for two months. I am sorry I pushed you guys away and didn't tell you, I just didn't know if I could take all the pity stares."

Both Aly and Aiden were quiet. "See this is exactly what I didn't want," Andi said as she got up to leave. "Wait. We're sorry. I just can't help but get upset that you're going to let some piece of shit be the reason you don't date or fall in love again. I get that you're scared but Chan hasn't given you one reason to not trust him with your heart. I am not saying marry the guy but maybe give him a chance."

Andi sighed, "I really like Chan which is why I am not going to force anything. Whatever happens, happens. If it's meant to happen then it'll be natural. And if nothing happens I am okay with that."

"I am glad you feel that way cause I just invited them over. I should get going, I have groceries to pick up." Aiden smiled as he quickly got up from his spot. "Sometimes I wonder why we put up with him." Aly teased as Andi went to sit next to her, she rested her head in Aly's lap.

"Cause you love me." He screamed before closing the door behind him. Aly began to play with Andi's hair, "I know, you don't even have to say it. But he's right, don't ever give Devon the satisfaction of knowing that he's the reason you'll never love again. You didn't deserve what happened, no one deserves that but more than anything you don't deserve to give up on love. Yeah maybe this crush on Chan doesn't actually go anywhere but I want you to know that you deserve the world, that you deserve to fall in love again and be loved."

At this point, Andi's eyes began to water. The Latina was at a loss for words. Ever since she had arrived in Korea Andi had been fighting what she was feeling and Aly reminded her that just because Devon had cheated didn't mean it was her fault. It wasn't because she wasn't good enough, it was because Devon wasn't. Aly smiled at her best friend, "I love you, bud."

"I love you bud."

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After talking with the guys, everyone agreed that it was better to just order takeout, considering it was already pretty late and cooking for ten people would take a lot longer than going to pick up takeout. Everyone sat in the living room, talking over each other, all arguing over who would go pick up their takeout. "Oh for the love of god, I'll go." Andi said as she quickly got up, grabbing the nearest jacket and putting it on.

"Chan why don't you go with her." Changbin suggested. A light blush appeared on the leader's cheeks. "Uh yeah, is it okay if I join you?" Chan asked.  Andi nodded, there was just something so endearing about Chan's constant blushing. Chan got up from his spot on the couch and made his way to the door where Andi was putting on a mask. "We'll be back." With that the two left and began their walk to the restaurant.

"I saw your interview with RockSound. You were amazing." Chan said. The Latina laughed covering her face, "You didn't have to, you were there."

Chan laughed, "I know but I wanted to."

"Well thank you, it really means a lot." As the two walked side by side their hands brushed each other and all Chan wanted to do was be brave enough to hold her hand. "Was that the last interview you had lined up?" He asked.

"Why? Are you asking me out on a date?" She teased making Chan blush. Chan fixed his hat as he thought of his next words. "Maybe?"

Now the Latina was blushing. "In all seriousness, I just wanted to see if you'd like to help with a song." He said.

She smiled, "Of course Channie! I am always up for a studio session. I've actually been thinking, and this might just be a dumb idea but I was thinking of maybe working on a solo ep and I'd love for  you to help me produce it." 
Chan was quiet which only made the Latina nervous. She speeded up, walking ahead of Chan. "It's a bad idea, isn't it? Forget I even mentioned it. I don't know what I was thinking."Chan reached for her arm, lightly pulling her arm towards him.  Andi turned her head looking at him. "I think a solo ep is an amazing idea! It'd be an honor, Andi." The biggest smile broke out on Andi's face. She quickly wrapped her arms around Chan pulling him into a hug. He reacted fast wrapping his arms around her waist. "Thank you." She whispered.

The two slowly pulled away, his breath hitched when he noticed how close they were. He'd never be able to put into words just how beautiful she was. He tried to keep every move respectful and trained, there was so much on the line now. His feelings, Andi's solo project, and his career. Andi's gaze fell from Chan's eyes to his lips, her mind racing with all the things her bandmates had said. Was it possible for Chan to have real feelings for her? After all, she did say that if anything was going to happen then it would be natural and this moment felt natural. But who would make the first move?

Andi bit her lip, she had finally made her choice, she was going to do. She was going to kiss Chan. But before she could, she felt a raindrop fall in her head. The Latina looked up, another raindrop falling on her face. A laugh escaped her lips, Chan took her hand and pulled her out of the rain causing her to run right into his chest. "Oh god I am so sorry." He said making the girl in front of him laugh. Chan looked down at her, they're so close, only inches away.

This is his chance to test the waters to see if Andi feels anything for him and as he's about to act, he hears a camera causing him to quickly step away. "We should hurry before it starts to pour." He said.