Playing With Fire : Andy Strucker

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"I can't believe she actually did that." I said aloud purposefully to Reeva and the Frost sisters. I was still seething in anger with what Rebecca did.

"We will deal with it." Reeva spoke in a deadly tone.

I shook my head disapprovingly at the events that had unfolded. I could not get the mental image of the blood on the doors out of my mind. I was not even sure if I want to be with her in the same building.

I started panicking at the thought of Andy. If she is that erratic, will he come to any harm? No, Rebecca genuinely likes Andy but she could also be manipulating his feelings. I clenched my fists in frustration.

I knew Andy liked her back and I was not sure if his feelings would cloud his judgement. Would he come to his senses after what happen? I wasn't so sure....
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Reeva decided to drop me off at headquarters first before going off with Phoebe and Sophie. This came after the shocking news that Rebecca ran off during the get-away.

I was unsure where I should go until I saw the news of the bank heist on television in the main hall. It was a riot out there. There were reports of mutant facilities being attacked. My jaw dropped in horror at the news footage.

I immediately went to where Sage was, and found that Esme and Andy were there. I briefly made eye contact with Andy but he made no move to talk. I joined in the buzz as Sage started relaying the current situation.

Sage explained that Reeva was determined to find Rebecca and would not stop till she is found. Esme, worried for their safety due to the uprising in mutant attacks, said that she would send Fade and Bulk out for reinforcement. I could see Andy fidget nervously, his mind must be fixated on Rebecca.

"What happens when they find her?" Andy turned to ask Esme before she left the room.

"That's up to Reeva." Esme answered after a short pause. I could sense something bad foreboding. I turned to look at Andy who had a hardened expression on his face. I did not know what to do with him. He clearly cares for Rebecca still. What can I do?

I made the first move to leave the room. The events from today was too overwhelming, I needed to get a breather and some rest. I decided to make my way to my room and started loosening my tie.

After taking a brief shower and changing out to more comfortable clothes, the growl from my stomach caught my attention. I realized it was well over lunch time but I had not thought about it due to the hectic situation earlier.

As I made my way to the request for a lunch order, my mind reeled back to Andy and wondered if he was alright with everything that was going on.

I asked for a double serving and made my way to his room which was only right across mine. As I made my way to the main hall, I overheard Lorna and Esme having an intense discussion.

From the last bit that I could hear, Lorna was worried for Dawn's safety given the revelation of Rebecca's true nature.

As I stepped into their view, Lorna walked off with an exasperated look on her face. My eyes went to Esme who was still in the room. She gave a small smile before walking off on her own.

Both of my hands were holding the tray of food, so I decided to call out to Andy as I stood right outside his door.

"Andy, it's me. Could you open the door?" As the door swung open, I could see Andy's eyes widened in surprise at the sight of me.

"I brought something to eat if you were hungry."

"Thanks. I lost track of the time and didn't realize." He opened the door wider for me to enter. I went over to his bed and placed the tray at the edge of the bed.