The Darkest Powers: Safe

I stopped with my hand raised, so close to knocking on the solid wood door, but so not at the same time. It couldn't be that difficult... Could it? Surely knocking on a door is a simple task; nothing to freak out about, but then why was there that feeling? That feeling of panic and dread, swelling up inside your stomach until you feel you might get sick.

It was because I was going to knock, and then find out the truth. Finding out the truth is never an easy thing... It always has some difficulties. Right now the truth could be our life and death; and by 'our' I mean Derek, Simon, Tori and I. I couldn't let them get hurt again, especially after what a close call it was last time, almost being captured, hardly getting away- then Andrew. He came, and he saved us, and now we were here.

I'd been having some suspicions about Andrew, he seemed too good to be true, finding us at the perfect time, promising us safety, training. That was way too much to hope for after all the things we had all been through. So obviously I had to think something was up. Right? Maybe Derek had just been rubbing off on me, but I wasn't too sure about any of this anymore.

I take in a deep breath, and knock on the door, my hand making a noise that seems deafening to my ears, but in reality probably was only barely able to be heard.

"Come in," The voice from inside says, deep and a bit muffled. I steady my shaking hands and turn the door knob, stepping inside to seal this fate.

Once inside I turn to close the door, hoping it will muffle our conversation at least a little bit since Derek could probably hear the entire conversation. I think about him, and a weird feeling starts in the pit of my stomach, making it churn. Oh how I wished he was here right now for at least a bit of safety.

"Andrew, I- I wanted to ask you something." I say, cursing my stutter silently.

"Sure, Chloe, what is it?" He asks me, turning in his seat to get a proper look at me.

I take another deep breath, not sure how to word what I wanted to say. 'Hey, I was just wondering if you're actually with the Edison Group!' That didn't seem like the most appropriate thing to say here.

"Andrew... How did you find us? You know, that night when the Edison Group came after us." I look at him, fiddling with my hands while I wait for his answer. Oh, why didn't I get Derek to come with me? What if this ended badly?

"Oh, I got in touch with one of my friends who used to work in The Edison Group with me. They got word that there was sightings of 4 kids; 2 guys and 2 girls. I figured the two boys could be Kit's kids, so I took the chance. Why do you ask?" He says, one eyebrow raising quizzically.

"I was just curious, that's all." I say, glad that my stutter didn't make another appearance. He nods, and I turn towards the door, about to leave when Andrew speaks up again.

"I'd be careful about your curiosity, Chloe, you know what they say. It killed the cat." I stop, and feel a coldness spread throughout me. I open the door, trying to get out as fast as I can. I close the door behind me and head towards the room I shared with Tori. We weren't close to being 'best friends', but we were getting closer.

I head up the stairs, rushing slightly, looking down at my feet the entire time. Because of this I didn't notice the 6" something werewolf in front of me.

"Chloe? You ok?" He asks, his deep voice rumbling. I nod, and try to sidestep him to continue my way up the stairs. He stops me, and takes my chin in his fingers.

"You look terrified... What's wrong?" He asks, his voice showing his concern. The feeling arrives in my stomach again at having him showing a sign of compassion. I knew Derek considered me a part of his 'pack', but that didn't mean he was big on emotions like this. I sigh, and look into his eyes before speaking.

"Andrew."

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AN/

So, this is a story I might continue... I'm not too sure yet. I know it's a bit small, but I just wanted to get it out there. If anyone wants me to continue this, then feel free to leave a comment.

Thanks!