A/N FROM 2018: Ya'll don't come at me for this chapter. Andrew coming out to Alyson as bisexual had been moved to Let Me Be The One. And it's a lot less messy than this here. Plus both of them handle the whole thing a lot better in LMBTO than here. Besides, I've grown as a person and as a writer. So put your pitchforks and torches down, and let's continue this shitshow known as the original drafts.

UPDATE-JAN 2021: This whole "Brandrew" storyline is the literal plot that spans several books and at a much earlier time. It's also in "The Anatomy of Alex Tredinnick." So again, let's continue with this shitshow version of "Andex." Yes, Alex was originally Brandon. He's back to Brandon now in the Amazon version of this series.

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Chapter7-Double Lovers

April 2nd, 2011

 It's now April. 7th Anthem are on full, international promotion mode for their latest single, Hypnotizer. So far, this song is a huge hit with the fans and the media. They're also in the middle of dance rehearsals for their up-coming tour. As for their TV series, they're about to wrap up the filming.

 Ever since Andrew hooked up with Brandon, he wasn't sure if he wanted to be with him, or stay with Alyson. Sure, he still romantically loves her, but now he wants to keep experimenting with Brandon. So he decided to juggle both of them.

 It wasn't easy for him. Andrew managed to keep his relationship with Brandon a secret. Brandon knew Andrew was still with Alyson. He agreed to the arrangement, but he's not sure. Andrew would always sneak out of the 7A condo just be with him. Even during small break times from rehearsals, he would sneak in kisses.

 As for Brandon, he gained feelings for Andrew. The more he got to know Andrew, the more he liked him. He saw a guy with a heart underneath the egotistic exterior, and that turned him on more.

 He began to feel guilty about taking the money Melissa gave him. He still doesn't want to see Alyson heartbroken, but he really liked Andrew. So he called up Melissa to meet with her.

 It was the lunch break from rehearsals, and they met at a bistro. She asked him, "Do you need more help to seduce Andrew?"

 He replied, "I actually fancy Andrew. He's actually a nice guy if you get through his arrogant wall. So I'm returning the money to you. I never deposited the cheque."

 He opened his wallet, and gave her the check. She glared at him. He continued, "It turns out he fancied me since he was a teenager. So I was able to seduce him. As for his relationship with Alyson, he's still with her. He's very much in love with her."

 "Then why is he still with that bitch?" Melissa asked with irritation in her voice.

 Now Brandon is getting irritated. He said, "Alyson is your sister, but you always bad-mouthed her. As for Andrew, he's bisexual. He's trying to juggle both me and her, and I'm actually okay with that. I'm not one flaunt my sexuality. I let my actions do all the talking."

 "Well, it is obvious you're gay. So make Andrew gay!"

 "I'm not gonna do that."

 "Why not? He's gay for you."

 "But he loves Alyson. He's still sleeping with her, and he's sleeping with me. He likes playing both sides. Anyway, take the money. I'm done working with you."

 With that, Brandon walked out of the bistro. Melissa took out her iPhone, and made a call.

 About an hour later, Melissa was back in her office. She saw Ethan sitting. "You called?" he asked.

 "Yes," she replied, "it's about Andyson."

 "What about them?"

 "They're still together."

 "But didn't Brandon seduce him or something?"

 "He did, and it turns out Andrew has been bisexual for years. To make things worse, he's sleeping with both of them. And Brandon has fallen in love with him."

 Ethan thought for a moment, and said, "We need to expose Andrew. Once we catch him making out with Brandon, then Alyson will have to dump him."

 "But then that'll expose Brandon being gay."

 "F*ck that. England already knows he's gay. It's Andrew that needs to be out-ed."

 Melissa thought for a moment, and soon asked, "Do you know how to hack into non-UTurn member's phone?"

 Ethan gave an evil grin.

 It's now after midnight. Melissa and Ethan were at a nightclub. They were waiting for Andrew and Brandon to show. Earlier in the day, Ethan hacked into Brandon's iPhone, and read his text exchanges with Andrew. He found the location of the club.

 As the two waited, they saw Brandon walking in with a guy in a black hoodie, a baseball cap, and sunglasses. They figured it was Andrew in disguise. They watched the secret couple walking towards a VIP lounge. They were holding hands, but Andrew was apparently dragging Brandon. With that, Melissa and Ethan followed them.

 When they got to the entrance, Ethan paid to enter the VIP lounge. The couple got in, and slowly walked to their seat. They saw Brandon taking off Andrew's sunglasses and cap. They were close enough to see them, but far enough to not get caught.

 At the same time, Andrew was nervously taking off his hoodie. Brandon asked him, "Are you sure want to be out in public with me?"

 Andrew replied, "Yeah, I'm not so sure anymore. I know this was my idea, but I don't want to hurt Aly. I love her."

 "I already know your reason for juggling both me and her. I'm okay with this. Just know that I'm here for you."

 Andrew smiled, and nervously kissed Brandon. Soon he relaxed, and went deeper.

 It's the next morning at the 7A condo. Alyson just woke up, and entered the kitchen. Andrew was there, cooking breakfast. She asked him, "What are you cooking?"

 Andrew replied with a smile, "It's bacon, and it's for us."

 Then he grabbed her waist, and kissed her passionately. Suddenly, Amanda ran out of her room, crying. The couple broke away, and walked up to her. Andrew asked, "What's wrong?"

 Amanda showed him her iPhone. With that, his face grew red. Alyson noticed, so she asked, "Andrew, what's wrong? What's on the phone?"

 "Uh, nothing," he said nervously. "She's just crying over nothing."

 Amanda gave him a dirty look. Suddenly, everyone walked out of their rooms. They stared at Andrew as they held their phones. Then Alyson grabbed Bailey's phone, and saw what they saw. It was an article on TMZ, and it a photo of Andrew...lip-locking Brandon!

 She couldn't believe what she saw. Her own boyfriend and her former teenage crush kissing. She asked Andrew sternly, "How long has this been going on?"

 Andrew swallowed hard, and said, "A few weeks."

 "Tell me the truth. Are you bi or gay?"

 "I've been bisexual since I was 15."

 Then there was silence, until Andrew explained how it came about. After he was finished, he said to Alyson, "But my feelings for you are real and true. I've always loved you, and I'll never stop loving you."

 Alyson gave Andrew a cold stare.

 It's now evening. Andrew was at Brandon's apartment. Alyson broke up with him after he came out as bi, and admitted he cheated on her. So he went to Brandon's, and stayed there all day.

 Feeling concerned, Brandon sat with him on the couch. He asked Andrew, "What are going to do now?"

 Andrew looked at him, and said, "I want to stay with you. You're a great guy."

 Brandon then became nervous, and said, "Are you sure? I mean, I'm a private person. I'm only known here in England; you're an international celebrity."

 "I know you're a private person. The world, except in my hometown of Boston, doesn't know about my bullying past. But I'm not one to hide my relationships. During the UTurn years, Alyson and I had to keep our relationship under wraps. We both hated not going out on dates. But if you want us to remain a secret, we can. Just remember that those photos of us kissing are all over the internet."

 Brandon gave a smile, and held Andrew's hands. He said, "I want to be your boyfriend, and I'm willing to have an open relationship with you."

 Andrew gave a smile, and kissed Brandon.