The Experiments

Chapter 14

I didn't know where I was running. I didn't know where to run. I just wanted to get away from Ryan and Johnny. They weren't following me, but I kept running. I didn't stop until I got to Engineering.

Why did I go there of all places? So many could spot me there. I bet Ryan and Johnny had already told everyone to find me. But no one paid any mind to me. Only one person did.

Simon.

"Reagan, you okay?" He asked concerned.

I looked at him, frantic. I trusted him, but could I trust him with what happened? I hurt someone. I didn't really want him to know. What would he think of me then?

I nodded my head and tried to calm down.

"Mason came down, but not you. Where were you?" He asked. He didn't buy that I was okay, but he tried to calm me down.

"I was needed up at the Bridge," I said.

"Oh, really? With what?"

"Stuff."

He nodded, not buying it. "Well maybe you should head up to Medical. Shift's over anyway."

"No! I mean...no. I want to help down here for a while."

"Reagan," Simon started. "You don't look so good. Maybe you should go up to Medical. I'll walk you." He took my hand then. I looked down at our hands. Was that another sign of affection? His hand was so warm. It warmed and steadied my cold, shaky ones.

Simon looked down at our hands too. "Sorry," he said and dropped hand. The warmth left my hand and the shaking started again. I continued to stare at my hand.

I liked the way his hand warned and steadied mine. I liked how it fit in my hand.

"Reagan?" Simon asked concerned.

I didn't answer him. I continued to stare at my hand. It was hand that broke Jake's leg. I knew that because it was my left hand. I always used my left hand. I started to breathe heavily. I broke his leg then ran away. I was violent. I could harm anyone. I backed up. Simon's concern continued to grow. My breathing and shaking became more rapid. My heel got caught on something and I fell.

Simon rushed forward. He kneeled next to me and grabbed my hands. My head was spinning. I was shaking everywhere. I found it hard to breathe. Simon pulled out his communicator and called down Johnny. I didn't try to stop him.

I fainted once he pulled it out.