Hello akgirl12,
Let's use the steps below to reset your AirPods:
1. Put your AirPods in their charging case, and close the lid.
2. Wait 30 seconds.
3. Open the lid of your charging case, and put your AirPods in your ears.
4. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Or go to Settings > [your AirPods].
• If your AirPods appear there as connected, tap the More Info button
next to your AirPods, tap Forget This Device, then tap again to confirm.
• If your AirPods don't appear there, continue to the next step.
5. Put your AirPods in their charging case, and keep the lid open.
6. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds, until the status light on the front of the case flashes amber, then white.*
7. Reconnect your AirPods: With your AirPods in their charging case and the lid open, place your AirPods close to your iPhone or iPad. Follow the steps on your device's screen.
You can also find those steps in this resource: How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro - Apple Support A reset can sometimes help address odd behaviors.
Should that still continue, have you had the opportunity to clean both your AirPods and case per the recommendations in this resource? How to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods - Apple Support
Let us know, and we'll keep moving forward from there.