Kian
It's been about four and a half months since Andrea Russett and i split. Four months since "Kiandrea" stopped being a thing. Every day since then, i think about her for some reason. I miss the times i had with her, and i hope she does too.
"KIIIAN!" JC calls me from downstairs. I slowly get off the bed, looking down at my phone, mindlessly scrolling through Instagram. "Keeeeeyuhn," JC calls again. I dont respond but run quickly down the stairs. "What d'you need?"
"Oh," Jc turns around. "Kian, since it's Halloween, i want to throw a party and i plan on inviting a shit ton of people. Also, i wanted to buy a shit ton of food and candy. I was wondering if you could help me."
"Yeah, i could help you.. but who are you planning on inviting?"
"Uh, ya know, people. Lia, Connor, Dom, Ricardo.." His list went on forever. I listened for 'Andrea' but he never said it. Relief flowed through me. I agreed to help him. "I'll get Ricky."
"Ricky isn't here," JC claimed. "He's um, doing some errands."
"Oh..." I shrugged. "Let's go, i guess." Then we headed to Target.
Andrea
For some reason, i woke up at 1 pm. My alarm clock must have ran out of batteries or something and none of the girls woke me up. Since the apartment was quiet, i knew Jenn, Arden, and Lauren had gone somewhere. I lazily roll out of bed, sinking in that they went somewhere and that i was alone.
Suddenly, a thought popped into my head. ITS HALLOWEEN ANDREA. I wasn't ready whatsoever for the night and i only had a few hours to get a creative / sexy / cool costume PLUS candy. I only had like 6 hours. I started stressing out. But I decided to text Arden.
"Where u guys at?"
I waited a few seconds then,
'✔️ Read at 1:23 pm.'
but she didn't reply.
"ARDEN"
'Delivered'
Nothing popped up for the next 10 minutes. It was 1:36 and i was still in my pajamas. (Hmm...) i thought to myself. (Maybe i should start looking for candy and look through costumes.) I decided to check Target first.
Kian
It was 1:53. JC and I were STILL at Target. Out cart was almost filled to the top with food, drinks, and a LOT of candy. "JC," i exclaimed. "How many people are you inviting to eat THIS much food?!"
"Well, im inviting Lia, Dom-"
"I dont want the list, its just that i dont think we need THIS much food! We havent even looked at costumes yet!"
"Oh shit, yeah!" JC muttered. He ran ahead, leaving me struggling to push the million-pound cart. But on the way there, i saw someone that literally made my eyes pop out of their sockets. She was on the other side of the store, but i could see her features clearly. She wore familiar sweatpants and had a messy bun. My eyes felt like they were going to melt until-
CRASH! My cart collided with another cart, knocking it over sideways. I jumped not because of the crash, but because of the person i had crashed into. Andrea Russett.
Andrea
Okay, maybe Target wasn't the best place to go. First of all, i had a cart-crash in the middle of the store in which my cart got pushed over and i realized EVERYONE in the store saw it. Second of all, i had crashed into someone i hadn't even thought of SEEING at Target: Kian Lawley. My ex. He looked so different in person from the last time i saw him. He was more mature and had a bulkier figure.
"Sorry!" He quickly apologized like it was his fault. It was actually mine because i was looking at my phone.
"No no no, don't be sorry! It was my fault! I was looking at my phone.." I noticed he started sweating. I really didnt want him to feel bad, so i quickly bent down to pick up the stuff that fell out of my cart. Just as quickly, he ran over to pick up the cart and helped me pick up the rest of the candy and the unicorn costume i picked out. He held it up for a second then slowly smiled.
"I know, it's stupid," i said, almost laughing at myself. "I had no better idea.."
"No no, it isn't stupid! It's... cute." I felt myself blushing. He looked at me and quickly placed the costume in the cart. When all the stuff was back in place, we awkwardly had a short conversation as i lead him to the Costumes section.
Kian
As Andrea led me to the Costumes section, a weird feeling sparked in me. It was like this moment was destined to happen. Im not sure she feels the same way.
Before she left, i gave her about a fourth of the candy from my cart before i saw JC. "JC!" i pushed the cart ahead. He waved to me then held up a unicorn costume. "How's this?" He smirked.
"Haha, no."
"Okay... how 'bout this?" He held up a hot dog costume. I just laughed.
We finally got to the house at 2:23, which means JC and i were at Target for an hour. But in my opinion, that was the best hour i've had in four and a half months.
At 3:50, Ricky came in with Jenn, Lauren, and Arden. Andrea's roommates. What were they doing here?
"Hey guys!" Ricky exclaimed. JC walked in. "Sup. Are y'all ready to set up this party?"
"Hell yeah!" Jenn replied faster than the blink of an eye.
"It's gonna be badass," Lauren added. Arden placed shopping bags on the floor. "I got the props. Let's get started."
It took almost an hour to set up everything. At 6pm, the girls left.
"The Halloween party's gonna start at eight," Ricky told me. "We're gonna invite EVERYONE."
Without thinking, i asked,"Is Andrea coming?"
Ricky hesitated, then said, "I don't know."
Andrea
The girls FINALLY came home at 6:30. "Where have y'all been?" i asked. The girls looked at each other. "Uhh... we were... shopping..." Jenn finally says, hesitating. Lauren adds, "With Ricky. Just for some, ya know, candy."
"Where is the candy?" i ask suspiciously.
"Oh.. we must've left it in Ricky's car! Shoot," Arden quickly says.
I cross my arms. Before i say anything, Lauren says, "There's gonna be this Halloween party at eight."
"Where?"
"I dont know the exact address, but the place is about 40 minutes away. Ricky's taking us."
"Oh. Who's party-"
"You like this?" Jenn ran in, cutting me off. She held up a black crop top with denim booty shorts. "What are you gonna be?" i ask her, trying not to be rude. "Im going as a tiger," Jenn replied, grinning. "I just have to put on whiskers and a nose."
"You forgot the ears," Arden ran in beside Jenn, placing fluffy tiger ears on her head.
For the next hour, the four of us worked on Halloween makeup. I changed my mind about what i was going to be. This time, im going to be a cat, using only a white shirt, black skirt, and black boots. I decided not to use the unicorn costume, even though it got recognition from... Kian. Of all people, it had to be him at Target. Flashbacks filled my mind from the fun times he and i had when we were still together. I remember the time when he said unicorns weren't real then his adorable apology and then the feeling of his arms wrapping around me... I smiled to myself in the mirror.
Ricky came to pick us up 7:50.
Kian
For the party, i almost forgot to dress up, so at 7:59, i put on a plaid button up shirt, jeans, and my favorite brown hat. In a matter of seconds, i went from a lazy dude to a cowboy who was ready to turn up.
People slowly filled the house as time increased. It was 8:34, but there was no sign of Andrea. Maybe her roommates didn't invite her. I decided not to wait anymore and to go party with everyone. I grabbed a bottle of Coke and joined JC, Dom, and Joey. Ricky wasnt anywhere to be found.
"Nice costume, Pocahontas," i say to JC. He was obviously dressed up as a Native American with a light brown leather shirt and pants, paint on his face, and mocassins. Dom and Joey snickered.
At about 8, Ricky walked in, followed by Jenn, Lauren, and Jack. I felt kind of disappointed until i saw Arden waiting for someone else to come out of Ricky's car. I didnt see the other girl's face because she was furiously looking through her purse. Then, she looked up. Andrea. I must be hallucinating.
"Uh, JC? Why is SHE here?"
"Who?"
"Andrea!" (The fck is she doing here..?)i thought to myself. I talked to JC while watching Andrea walk through the door.
Andrea
As soon as i saw the house, i started freaking out. It was the O2L house. I was going to check if i looked okay using my iPhone camera, but I couldnt find my phone at first, which almost gave me a heart attack(actually a SECOND heart attack since the party was at the O2L house, a.k.a Kian's house!). Finally, i found my phone and checked myself. I looked like a lion with a crazy mane, but i didnt care. It was Halloween. Crazy was normal.
I left my purse in Ricky's car then awkwardly walked inside, hooking my arm around Arden's.
"Did you know about this?" i whisper to Arden.
"About what?" she asks me innocently.
"The party. At THIS house. Did you, Jenn, Lauren, and Ricky... set me up here?"
Arden looked at me. "Relax Andrea. It's just a Halloween party at Ricky's house. Just have some fun." She smiles, then walks away to Ricky.
(Yeah, just a Halloween party at Ricky aND KIAN'S HOUSE) i thought to myself. As soon as i look away from Arden, i spot Kian. He's laughing with JC, Dom, and a guy i dont recognize. He looks over and sees me. I bite my lip then quickly walk to the food table. I eat when im stressed. As im stuffing my face, i see Kian waddle in my direction.
Kian
I think i have enough self confidence to talk to Andrea. I saw her, and i know she saw me. It's currently 8:45. The party lasts until 12.That gives me enough time to redeem myself to Andrea.
"Hey," i confidently say to her. She is chewing on potato chips when she turns to look at me. I held back from smiling because i didnt want to make this awkward for her. She swallows her food then replies with a "Heeeey". "Sorry again for earlier.. at Target. I'm sorry if i made you embarassed.. i should've paid more attention."
"Aww, you don't need to apologize. It wasn't your fault, Kian."
We awkwardly look at each other, then i look at the clock. 8:47. "Do you want me to get you a drink?"
"No, thanks." Another awkward silence. I felt like i was sweating hard. It wasn't that it was hot in the room. It was just that Andrea's existence made me nervous.
"You look nice," she said.
"You look even better yourself," i reply with a smile. She smiled back and looked at the ground. I knew she was trying hard not to blush. I bit my lip and just looked at her. It felt so nice seeing her again in person.
Andrea
Kian and i talked for probably 20 minutes straight. I didnt feel stressed anymore.. i felt unnaturally comfortable with Kian. After a while, we went to the mini bar in the kitchen and joined the group yelling "SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS!" at a game JC, Dom, and a bunch of other people were playing. The game was over ten minutes later. After cheering and drinking (non alcoholic drinks of course, since im only 19) and talking with Jenn, i notice Kian get a bottle of Arizona tea and walk out of the house. I decided to follow him.
He climbed onto the roof of the house where no one was. Kian never went to a place where he was by himself. He was always that one guy who would pull pranks and stuff on the boys. Now, he seems really chill or maybe he's stressed.
"Kian?" i called out. I took off my boots and carefully tried to climb to him.
He looked down and held out his hand. I felt him shaking as i grabbed it. I stand next to him and take a sip from my 3rd bottle of Dr. Pepper.
Kian
As Andrea stands next to me, i feel my heart beats fast. She was so close now. She was drinking Dr.Pepper, her favorite drink in the entire world. It was dark outside, and i didnt need light to see it. I look at her for a while. Five quiet minutes go by.
"Why'd you go out of the house?" she asks me.
"I don't know.." i quietly reply.
She looks at me. "You normally aren't like this. Are you okay?"
I hesitate before replying. I think it through, sigh, then say, "Well.. um.. for the past few months, since we..uh..."
"Broke up?"
"Yeah. That. Well, since then, i've still thought about you. It's kind of changed me. It's changed the way i see things." I took off my hat and ran my hand through my hair.
"Kian..." she is still looking at me.
I dont know what to say at this point. I place my hat down. I look at the stars like theyre going to give me confidence. "I guess what im trying to say is... im stressed out because... i still love you."
She was silent. I bit my lip, hoping she wasnt creeped out or anything.
My heart still pounded.
Andrea
It took a couple of moments to process what he said. After all this time, the two of us were still thinking about each other. After a mintue of thought, i quietly replied, "Kian, i still love you too." He turned toward me. It was dark, but the dim light of the party below us lit up half of Kian's face. I notice him bite his lip. I slowly put my Dr.Pepper down. Kian and i were leaning closer and closer to each other. Seconds later, i felt his lips on mine. A feeling flowed through me. It was a mixture of happiness and confusion and comfort and i dont even know what else. I cant help but smile. I felt him smile on my lips. Then ours lips broke apart and i look into his eyes.
Kian
Andrea's eyes were literally stars. We stand there for a minute, her arms around my neck, my hands on her waist. We sway side to side. I push her hair off her face then behind her ear and hold her face with my hands. We started kissing again. Her hands found the buttons to my shirt. She began unbuttoning. She was at the third button when Dom and a girl i didnt recognize climbed on the roof. Andrea nearly jumped back, almost making me laugh.
"Hey guys," Dom awkwardly said, releasing the girl's hand. "Um.. should we pick another making-out spot?"
I looked to Andrea and she nodded like we had a telepathic connection. "No," i said. I helped Andrea down the roof and into the house. "Thanks!" Dom waved to us from the roof then disappeared with his girl.
Andrea
Kian led me to his room, where we were alone. He held both of my hands and we looked into each others' eyes. "I hope you dont hate me," he says quietly. "I regret breaking up with you.." he stared into space, trying to figure out what to say.
"Do ya wanna get back together?" i ask with a smile.
He smiled back. I knew he wanted to get back together and now he knows that i do too. I continue to unbutton his shirt. Then i stand on the tip of my toes to kiss him.
We spent the rest of the night in his room. Even after the party was over, he and I still had fun. Kian and I both knew that this night was the best we've had in four and a half months.
Kiandrea is now a thing again.
