Something Wicked This Way Comes

Andy leaned against the wall of his cell. A guard sat at the desk across from the bars and every so often he would shake his head at Andy.

Apparently, they had gotten a hold of Elsie and she was on her way down to the station with his mother. He just wanted to hold her and tell her everything would be okay. She had to be grieving her sister but she was still doing this for him and he was so grateful.

"Andy!?" His head popped up at the sound of Elsie and his mom walking in the room.

"Oh god, Elsie.." He breathed out, standing up and taking her hands through the bars.

"I'm getting tested tomorrow, baby. You'll be out of here.." She said, kissing him quickly.

"Thank you so much, Elsie. God, I love you." He kissed her again. "I missed you." She let her hands trail into his hair, wishing she could hug him.

"I missed you too." She whispered. Andy looked over at his mother who was smiling at the pair. She placed her hand on his shoulder and he smiled at her.

"Haley?" He asked.

"She's okay. I just told her I was going out but she'll catch on.." Maria shook her head. Andy reached back for Elsie's hands and she squeezed his palms.

"How long can you stay?" He whispered to them both.

"I don't know." Elsie said, a tear falling from the corner of her eye. "Think they'd let me stay with you in this cell?" She joked, trying to make light of the situation.

"Not really." He chuckled, leaning into kiss her another time. She felt so strange being separated by bars that were so small yet so monumental. "You okay, being in love with a convict?"

She chuckled and brushed a piece of his dark hair back. "You're not a convict." He looked down at his feet.

"That's not what they think.." He mumbled.

"Doesn't matter. We know you didn't do it and that's what's important." Maria said. Elsie backed away so she could speak to him but he groaned as her hands left his. "She's going to get tested and you'll be okay. Just stay calm."

"I know ma." He nodded.

"Haley needs you around so you have to get out." She said.

"I will. They can't hold me if they know I wasn't the one to kill Allison." He said.

"You're right."

"You know I love you but-"

"Say no more." She winked, stepping away and smiling as Elsie walked back to him. Their hands immediately linked together and he moved to rest his forehead on hers.

"Thank you, Els.." He said, his beautiful eyes locked on her face.

"You think I would let you stay in here?" She giggled, tracing his lips with her thumb.

He smirked, "Of course not. Your parents mad?"

"I don't know. I left as soon as you did. I think they have more on their minds.." She said, another spout of tears coming on.

"Hey.." He said, moving his hand so it cupped her cheek. "Are you okay? I wish I could help you grieve.." She shook her head as tears fell down her cheeks. He wiped them away and kiss where they'd been.

"You are, right now." She nodded, pecking his nose.

"Alright, I think you've all had enough time." Anna said, walking into the room. Her eyes softened as she saw Elsie holding onto Andy's hands.

"I love you so much." She whispered, kissing him hard on the mouth. He kissed back, savoring every moment of her lips on his.

"I love you, too, princess. I'll see you soon." He said, kissing her forehead and squeezing her hands.

"I don't want to leave.." She sucked in a breath.

"You have too, baby, I'll be fine. Please, you'll get in trouble." He wiped away her tears and kissed her head. He looked up at his mom and she nodded, taking Elsie by the shoulders and leading her out of the room.

Anna stayed back, leaning on the door frame and looking at Andy. He stared back already missing Elsie.

"She loves you a lot." Anna said.

"I know. I love her." He said, touching his lips.

"She begged me to talk to you for ten minutes. Finally I agreed because she was so damn annoying." She shook her head. Andy glared at her.

"Well thanks.." He turned away and went to sit on the old bed in the cell.

"I believe you, you know?" She said, walking closer to him. He looked up again.

"You do?"

"The Rossin's have a lot of pull around here. If Evan is so sure we have to at least question you but.." Anna sighed. "Why would you kill her? And if that girl is so ready to be tested for you.."

"All signs point to no." Andy chuckled, crossing his arms. He still wore no shirt and Anna suddenly felt bad for locking him up for nothing.

"Exactly." She said, taking a sip of her coffee. She turned to walk away but looked back one last time. "Biersack?" He glanced up. "I'm sorry about your sister..and your dad." She walked away, leaving Andy with sadness in his chest.

Notes

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