"Cora!" Derek whined from downstairs. "We're only going to be gone for the weekend; you don't have to pack your entire room!"
"Almost ready!" Cora shouted back at her brother. This weekend was the West Coast Boys Lacrosse Championship game and the Beacon Hills Cyclones were up against the Portland Pythons, who have held the title for the past four years. This was the first time that Beacon Hills was in any sort of championship in over twenty-five years. Cora wanted to make sure she had everything she needed to support her friends and the players that were in her pack.
"I don't even know why you're making us go to this stupid thing." Cora could hear Derek complain to Laura, their older sister and Alpha. "Because," Laura stated for about the fifth time that day. "Half of our pack is on that team and we are going to show our support. This game is a big deal, Derek." Cora stifled a laugh as she closed her bedroom door and made her way down the stairs with her backpack and duffel bag. She knew that the reason Laura was making them go was because, like Cora, Laura loved any kind of sporting event. It was something they inherited from their father.
After packing their things into Laura's Toyota, they headed towards the school to meet up with the bus that they would follow to Portland. Cora could barely contain her excitement. Even though the championship game was going to be the highlight of her weekend, she was more excited to see, Isaac, her boyfriend of six months. Coach Finstock has had the boys practicing nonstop for the past month and a half. So between that and werewolf training, Cora hadn't spent any quality time with Isaac in a while. Cora thought that was probably the biggest reason as to why Derek protested this mini vacation so much. As much as he disliked sports, he disliked Cora's relationship with Isaac more. Although, Laura constantly hinted that Isaac is the best thing that has ever happened to Cora, and Cora couldn't agree more.
As they pulled up to the school, the trio stared in awe at how many people showed up. There were eight cars behind the team bus and at least a hundred people from Beacon Hills gathered to cheer on the boys' varsity lacrosse team. Cora quickly got out of the car and headed towards the group of boys in team jackets, ignoring her older brother's protests. She had to see him, she just had to. Being the tallest one on the team, he was easy to spot. Plus, she could find those blue eyes and curly head of hair anywhere. He was standing around talking to Scott, another beta in their pack, Stiles, dubbed honorary pack member by Laura, Jade, Scott's girlfriend, Lydia, Stiles's girlfriend, and Danny, who was Cora's lab partner in chemistry. Cora stood back, taking in the sight of her boyfriend. He was smiling and listening intently to something Stiles was saying before bursting into laughter along with everyone else. Another lame joke, Cora thought.
But when his baby blue eyes locked onto her bright hazel eyes, it was like they were the only two people there. He made his way over to her and pecked her softly on the lips. "Hey. I'm glad you're here. Listen, there's a lot more people here than coach was expecting and I mean he's thrilled about it and all. But you know, he wasn't really expecting so many people and Greenberg has all six of his siblings here and they all want to ride on the bus with the team." Isaac began, about to go into one of those long speech he made when he was nervous. "Yes, you can ride with us." Cora stated, knowing exactly where the conversation was going. Isaac grinned his boyish smile at her. "Great! I'll go get my stuff and meet you back at the car." He kissed her quickly before heading back towards the bus.
"No," was all Derek stated when Cora got back into the car. Both Cora and Laura rolled their eyes at him, making the corners of his mouth turn up. They were so much alike and he was glad that they were all together, though he would never admit it, especially not under these circumstances. Isaac decided to climb in behind Laura, knowing he'd have more leg room. Derek set a death stare towards them in the back seat when Cora slid to the middle seat. Isaac slowly put his arm around her, unsure of how Derek would react. It only made Derek groan. "Wake me up when it's over." He said as he reclined his seat back and closed his eyes. "It's going to be a long ten hours for you, baby brother." Laura teased as she followed the procession of Cyclone fans toward the highway. Cora leaned her head against Isaac's shoulder and closed her own eyes. She smiled when she felt Isaac lean his head on top of hers. As far as she was concerned, this trip could last forever.