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[indent][indent][indent][indent][justify][color=808080]The shots still burned Andy’s esophagus. Considering she had an empty stomach, it wasn’t long before the alcohol started taking effect. Her shoulders relaxed, her laughs were more genuine, and her smile had regained some of the light it had lost those past months. It was subtle and not likely something anyone would notice. Her cheeks flushed as the liquor worked its way through her system and warmed her blood. She had been tense for so long that she forgot what it was like to relax and just… have fun.

She had zero plans of drinking. Andy’s track record with parties and alcohol gave her good reason to avoid both. She couldn’t blame Mason’s confusion behind her throwing the New Year’s Eve celebration. Last time there was a party she nearly died, and the time before that? She made a drunken decision that she'll regret the rest of her life. But Trinity had other plans, even if well founded. So, really, it was all her fault. 

Andy turned toward the bar scanning all the available drinks for something non-alcoholic before Trinity tried pawning another shot off on her. As she grabbed a chilled can of Dr. Pepper, she looked up and noticed the first arrival stepping out into the field. It was one of the new campers. She didn’t get a chance to talk to him, but he seemed vaguely familiar. He looked something like what she imagined a Grecian God [i]should[/i] look like, tall and tan with long dark hair and a well maintained beard to match. There was a friendly warmth about the way he carried himself and his easy smile, like a self-help barista who would give solid advice over a rich cup of imported coffee. He was handsome in that casual way men rarely had to try. He carried a tray of something over to the food table and while setting it down he waved at them. 

She raised her free hand and waved in return with a welcoming smile. With her soda in grasp, Andy turned back to Trinity. She pulled the tab and released the can’s pressure with a hiss. She took a sip then wiped a stray drip from the corner of her mouth. Her eyes drifted over to the new guy who lingered by some of the yard games. [color=bd1664]"Should we go say hi?"[/color] she asked while holding back a small burp from carbonation.

Before Trinity could answer one way or the other, Evelyn made her way over to the bar to fetch herself a drink. [color=ffc300]"Evening ladies. How are we today?"[/color]

[color=bd1664]"Damn girl,"[/color] Andy blurted out, half choking on her drink when she took in the red head’s [i]stunning[/i] white cocktail dress. [color=bd1664]"You look hot,"[/color] she admitted with an approving nod of her head.

[color=66356a]"So good. And only gonna get better. Right?"[/color] Trinity replied, actually answering Evelyn’s question, while nudging Andy, goading her into agreeing or loosening up. Probably both.

[color=bd1664]"[i]Ow.[/i]"[/color] Andy grimaced and rubbed her arm slightly. [color=bd1664]"Easy up, muscles. I’m fragile,"[/color] she added with a playful smack to Trinity’s arm.

[color=ffc300]"The night's young,"[/color] Evelyn said with a smile before parting ways and eventually joining the new guy over by the cornhole.

Andy managed to take one more sip of her drink before more people wandered over, this time Iliana and Heath. [color=4a766e]"Evening, Andy and Trinity. I hope you both have recovered fully. Andy, you did an amazing job setting up for the party. Anyway, I am going to try talking with more people. Heath, I'll be fine, you enjoy yourself."[/color]

[color=bd1664]"Well enough, anyway,"[/color] Andy replied. Her gaze fell to her exposed left arm covered in jagged harsh scars from wrist to elbow. The corners of her lips pulled into a tight lipped smile as she self consciously hid her arm behind her back. [color=bd1664]"Thanks, Iliana,"[/color] she acknowledged the compliment with a more genuine smile before the girl wandered off, leaving behind her brother. 

Andy’s gaze drifted over to Heath. He was a nice enough guy, but after he gave her the third degree during 7 minutes in heaven, she kept her distance from him. While much of her personal drama was aired out for the whole camp to see, that didn’t mean she took kindly to someone shoving their nose in her business either. She’d be nice to him, but it was unlikely she’d seek him out of her own volition. She wasn’t a fan of nosy people. 

[color=808000]"Andy, I just want to thank you for being a great leader these past few months. Also, this is a dumb question but do either of you know what is up with the temperature. I just can't wrap my head around it."[/color]

Taken aback by Heath’s first comment, Andy did a small doubletake. [color=bd1664]"[i]Oh,[/i] thanks."[/color] She shrugged her shoulders while taking a sip from her soda. [color=bd1664]"Camp Leader magic,"[/color] she answered vaguely with a wave of her free hand. She wasn’t sure if letting people know there was a control panel that let the leader mess with the camp’s magic was the smartest idea. So rather than sharing that information with some of the camp’s more talkative bunch, she kept the details to herself. [color=bd1664]"It’ll go back to normal shortly after midnight. It’s just for the party."[/color]

Andy looked around aimlessly until her gaze found Wes trying to sneak up on them. He motioned for to stay quiet and not give up the gambit. While the idea of spoiling his fun was intriguing, she was more interested to see how Trinity would react to being startled. The daughter of Ares had just poured two more shots, one presumably for Andy, when Wes snuck around and scooped the glass out of Trinity’s hand like Scylla snatched up sailors. 

She averted her gaze and sipped her drink when he started hitting on Trinity. Andy was happy for them both, genuinely. They seemed so much in love that it made her own heart ache with a sad longing. She wanted what they had. For a brief time she thought she might have that someday with Mason. While their relationship, even when they were friends, was always a rollercoaster, it never lacked passion. There was a brief time after the trials and before Pandora’s box that things felt like they were on the right path. But now? She had no idea.

Wes’s antics and departure had distracted her long enough that Andy didn’t notice Mason’s arrival. One minute he wasn’t there and then he was. She watched him slowly approach. He hated parties, and to the best of her knowledge, hated wearing anything that wasn’t casual. So, seeing him approach wearing clothes that were more formal than anything she had seen him in before, caught her by surprise. He wore a dark blue dress shirt just tight enough to accentuate his muscles. The top button was undone and the sleeves were rolled up, which always somehow made those shirts look way hotter. He even had it tucked in with a belt. She was impressed and [i]definitely[/i] looking. 

Her gaze lingered long enough that the only thing that pulled her out of it was catching Mason also staring. [color=B45F06]"Andy. You look breathtaking."[/color]

Andy’s cheeks flushed while a sweet and genuine smile graced her lips. [color=bd1664]"Thanks, Mase,"[/color] she replied quietly.


While she half expected him to get his drink and leave, Mason actually stayed. He lingered near Trinity, leaning against the bar as if waiting… for something. That’s when it dawned on Andy. One thing she had in abundance was overprotective friends, Trinity and Mason being two prime examples. She couldn’t recall if the daughter of Ares had given him a piece of her mind since… everything, but the way he waited and braced himself for an ear full said it was overdue. 

Rather than awkwardly standing around as the two closest people in her life talk about her in the third person, Andy opted to remove herself. She had a good enough idea how the conversation would go, there was no reason to linger awkwardly. [color=bd1664]"[i]And[/i] that’s my cue."[/color]

Before leaving, Andy made her way over to Mason, stopping less than a foot in front of him. She held his dark gaze for a long moment. [color=bd1664]"You look handsome,"[/color] she said barely above a whisper so only he could hear. Her free hand lightly rested on his chest as she leaned forward to place a tender kiss on his cheek. It wasn’t long, but the brief contact still caused a nervous fluttering in her stomach. Her hand remained on him as she started walking away, only slipping free when the distance grew too great.

It took some self control not to look back at Mason as she walked away, but she managed… somehow. Instead Andy scanned those who had arrived at the party trying to decide what she would do. There was Wes, Evelyn and two others lingering near yard games, but four was usually the optimal number for that so she wasn’t going to barge in there. Then there was Duke and Iliana over by the food. Her feet started carrying her in that direction until she saw a tall, muscular redhead wandering around on his own. Her stint as leader might have been short lived, but she still felt it was her job, as any good camper, to help the newcomers feel welcome. 

Andy slowly approached the male with a smile and friendly wave. [color=bd1664]"Hey,"[/color] she said as she joined him. [color=bd1664]"I know it’s overwhelming, all the new faces. But I promise they’re harmless… Most of them,"[/color] she added in a playful tone. She shifted her soda into her left hand then held out her right in greeting. [color=bd1664]"I’m Andy, by the way. You might have caught that during my whole spiel this morning, sorry."[/color] She laughed awkwardly. [color=bd1664]"In my defense I hate public speaking and there were way too many people for me to remember who all was there."[/color][/color][/justify][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent]

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