Ghost Force Liv Walker AU

Chapter 8

Date: Monday, March 16, 2020,

Andy's POV:

It was Monday. I was so glad school was over right now. Right now, we are going to the lab since Miss Jones called Liv, Mike, and me to come.

"Hello, Miss Jones. What do you need of us?" I said.

I also noticed Liv was very excited. I saw a happy smile on her face, and her smile made my heart faster. I started to breathe in a pattern to calm my heart down.

"Well, Kids. I got some good news. As you can tell, I have been calling Liv to help me with a special new project, or a revamp project. As you can tell these ghosts have been getting stronger and stronger. There was a gadget that I had, but unfortunately, I and Liv only had time to make a new prototype of the Ghost Gauntlet. It's still buggy but me and Liv are trying out its new capacity and how much stronger it can be."

"You guys made the ghost gauntlet again?!" said Mike with his voice a little excited.

"Yep since Miss Jones had to make it again since the first one we did use, did explode," said Liv.

As the conversation continued, my gaze would occasionally drift toward Liv. I couldn't help but get lost in her presence. I found myself randomly staring at her, captivated by her every move. However, in the back of my mind, I couldn't shake the worry that Mike and Liv had about me.

Mike noticed my distracted state and nudged me gently. "Hey, Andy, you okay?"

Startled, I quickly focused my attention back on the conversation. "Yeah, sorry. Just lost in thought for a moment."

Liv's concerned eyes met mine, and she spoke softly, "Are you sure you're okay, Andy? You seem a little off today."

I mustered a smile and reassured them, "I'm fine. Just a bit tired from school, I guess. Let's focus on the Ghost Gauntlet."

Deep down, I knew I wasn't being entirely honest with them. The truth was, my mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Liv and the mixed feelings I had for her. The fear of jeopardizing our friendship held me back from sharing my true emotions. I didn't want to burden them or complicate our dynamic, so I chose to keep my struggles hidden especially knowing Liv is not my sister but my childhood friend this whole time.

As we delved into the details of the Ghost Gauntlet, my heart continued to yearn for a moment of vulnerability, a chance to confide in Liv and Mike. But for now, I remained silent, hoping that my facade of being "fine" would be enough to keep them from prying further.

Miss Jones's POV:

As I observed Andy's behavior over the past week, from Saturday, March 7th, 2020, to today, Monday, March 16, 2020, I couldn't help but notice a significant change in him. It became evident during our ghost training sessions, whether after school or early in the morning, as well as during our encounters with ghosts in the field. Andy seemed different, almost transformed.

What struck me the most was how much nicer and more agreeable he had become towards Liv. It was unusual because Andy and Liv were known for their frequent arguments and fights. As their mentor and someone aware of their sibling relationship, I couldn't help but wonder what had caused this sudden shift in their dynamics. Did something personal happen to Andy?

Moreover, I noticed that whenever Liv was around, Andy's behavior seemed to change. They worked together seamlessly during our lab sessions, whether it was the trio of Liv, Mike, and Andy or just Andy and Liv alone. There was a certain ease and comfort in their interactions that hadn't been there before.

There were moments when I caught Andy staring at Liv, and I could have sworn I saw him blush or stutter when she was around. It made me wonder if there was more to their relationship than just sibling connection. It was as if Andy had developed feelings for Liv beyond what one would expect between siblings.

Of course, I always knew Andy and Liv were siblings, but there was something about Andy's behavior and personality that seemed off. It was a nagging feeling at the back of my mind, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

As my concern for Andy grew, I decided to approach Glowboo, the orange robot, or Android, to scan or check on Andy. His strange and different behavior warranted a closer look, and I wanted to ensure that he was okay. I hoped that the scan would provide some insight into what was going on with him.

In a somewhat unrelated observation, I couldn't help but notice that Liv reminded me of one of my best friends, Larissa Walker, during her high school years. Larissa is now married to Ivor Walker, and they have three other children after their oldest son, Tony. I recall hearing that Larissa and Ivor had faced problems with Larissa's parents in the past. Liv's resemblance to Larissa struck me, and it made me feel a strange sense of familiarity and curiosity.

While I didn't have all the pieces of the puzzle, the connection between Liv and Larissa's past made me wonder if there was something deeper going on with Liv's presence in Andy's life. It further fueled my concern for Andy and my desire to understand the changes I had observed in him.

As the days passed, I couldn't shake off the feeling that there was something more to the dynamics between Andy and Liv. Andy's changed behavior with his peculiar actions towards Liv, left me perplexed and concerned for both of him. I hoped that whatever was going on, they would find the support they needed, and I would do my best to guide them through these mysterious changes.