This is the sequel to "The Awakening". Check out that if you want before you read this as it will make more sense. Here is the link: story/story_ ?storyid=8595467&chapter=1
I've put a quick review of "the Awakening" here anyway for you people that may not want to read it.
Previously in "The Awakening":
Alexia has been struggling with Anxiety and Depression. It is her first day of school for the year and Stiles invites her to come out with him after the lacrosse match. However, Stiles ditches her for unknown reasons after the match and she finds herself in the company of the mysterious and beautiful Derek Hale. Stiles arrives to the house, but she leaves and all three are kidnapped by a vampire, Levi. Alexia is able to break the ropes that are binding her to the chair and all three escape. She finds out that she is a witch and her inability to do magic for the past year resulted in her depression and anxiety. Alexia is not just a normal witch, though. She is descended from the Totem Orbem, a group of witches who are exceedingly powerful. They meet another witch, Ruby, who helps the Pack when they find themselves coming against the vampires. Ruby is related to Lydia and tells them why Lydia was not turned into a werewolf as she has witch blood in her system, though she is not a witch. Alexia finds herself torn between Derek Hale, the broody Alpha, and Stiles, the caring Beta who is tired of always being the backup option. Stiles becomes increasingly jealous and strikes a deal with Levi, turning him into a powerful creature: a hybrid. Alexia is kidnapped by Levi as her blood is needed for the transition. Stiles leaves the Pack and they are devastated by his betrayal. Alexia takes it the hardest, with most of them blaming her. Alexia's mum becomes worried about her disappearances and Derek explains to her that Alexia is a witch. Her mum is generally accepting of it and shows her some of her family heritage. Alexia's great(x5) grandmother, Joanna, was a witch and Alexia finds herself transported to 1692 where she learns that Allison's mother's side of the family are witch hunters. Derek finds himself trying to put distance between himself and Alexia, but it backfires when she concentrates on her feelings for Stiles. Stiles returns and goes to Alexia's bedroom to talk to her. Alexia realises that she couldn't cope without Stiles and the two kiss, again. Derek hears the whole conversation and realises his true feelings for her, but it seems to be too late.
Chapter One: Blissfully unaware.
I'm not the type to get upset and cry
'cause I never leave my heart open
Never hurts me to say goodbye
Relationships don't get deep to me
Never got the whole in love thing
And someone can say they love me truly
But at the time it didn't mean a thing
Cry- Rihanna
...
Derek Hale was falling apart. He had kept all his emotions at bay... or so he thought. He was wrong. Alexia had infected him, she had infected him with her venom and now he was unable to get her out of his system. He closed his eyes, but all he could see was her face. Her perfect face with her perfect eyes staring back at him, looking into his soul...
Catch a grip on yourself, Derek. He was constantly telling himself, over and over again. She's just a girl; there are plenty of girls like her out there. But he didn't want a girl like her, he wanted her.
When his sister was alive, she told him that he needed to open up more. He needed to put his past behind him and move on with his life. He had tried, but he couldn't ever fully commit. This time was different. He hadn't even tried to open up; he just automatically did it anyway. Alexia really was different to anyone he'd ever met before.
You're so weak, Derek.
The voice inside his head was contradicting everything. He was blaming himself for letting someone in. He had promised himself, once, to never let anyone in again. Once you let someone in, they become ingrained in you and they become your biggest downfall. Slowly, piece by piece, they tear you apart until you become nothing; you become a shadow of the person you used to be.
That's exactly how Derek felt. He didn't feel like the Alpha, he felt like a little boy again. He felt like he had the night he found out about the fire at his house, the night his entire family perished, the night that began the rest of his life. Recently he found himself thinking about that night more and more. The unhappier Derek was, the more he thought about it.
Some Alpha you are. You are weak and heartbroken. Imagine that? Derek Hale... heartbroken.
He laughed to himself. The irony in the situation was becoming more and more apparent. Alexia had always told him to let people in, to feel something, to not hurt people. She was the one hurting people. Yet he couldn't blame her, he had put her in the awkward position when he knew what the outcome would inevitably be. Stiles deserved her, he deserved happiness, and he deserved to be loved equally.
But Derek believed that he, he also deserved her. He had never been truly happy; he had never been truly loved.
...
Alexia opened one eye, hoping that last night's events had actually happened. Seeing that Stiles was lying beside her, she knew that it was not all a dream.
"Stiles..."
He moaned and opened his eyes. "Wh-what? It's so early."
She laughed and played with his hair. Biting her lip, she lowered her face until it was inches from his. He moved closer to her, his hand snaking the side of her waist. She shook her head and moved to get out of bed, but he was too strong for her. Before she knew it, she was lying on the bed and Stiles was on top of her. She started laughing and kissed him slowly.
"It's sooooo early." She said, mocking him.
"Well it is, but I'm up for that any time."
"We have things to do, you need to apologise to the Pack." She said.
Stiles sighed and got out of bed. His shirt and jeans were lying on her bedroom floor. Alexia caught sight of them and her face looked horrified.
"Are you sure my mum didn't come in during the middle of the night?"
Her eyes darted to her bedroom door, which was closed tight. Stiles shook his head, amused at her worry.
"I would have heard her. She slept like a log all night." He said, reassuring her. "I have some errands to run, but I'll meet you at Derek's later on?"
She nodded. "I'll explain everything to them."
Stiles kissed her quickly and exited out of her window. Alexia stared after him for a minute. He really had changed, but she thought it was for the better. He was more confident in himself.
Her thoughts travelled back to last night. How good last night was. The feeling of his soft lips against hers, his tight body pressed up against her, his fingers caressing her side. She had never felt like that before, so free and in love.
Did she really just say in love? She shook her head and made her way downstairs, where her mum was eating breakfast. She grabbed a bowl and cereal and sat down at the table.
"I'm going out soon, mom. Allison's having Erica, Lydia and me over, is that okay? I might be late home..."
Her mum smiled. "Don't worry about it. I'll be busy most of the day anyway so it's fine."
Alexia finished her breakfast and cleared up. Everything seemed so glorious today. She couldn't help smiling and her mum certainly noticed something.
"What's got you so happy? It is something to do with that Derek boy?" she asked.
"D-Derek?" she stuttered.
Is it something to do with that Derek boy?
"Yep, what's he done now?"
Alexia's eyes widened. "No, definitely not. Derek and I? Just friends."
Her mum was saying something, but she just pretended to listen. Her mention of Derek reminded her of him. She had been pretty occupied with Stiles, but hadn't really thought much about Derek. Today was going to be exceptionally awkward.
Her phone buzzed and she checked it. It was from Allison. She opened it and everything clicked into place. She was right.
'Hey Alexia. Sorry, but I can't come out today. We have family over and they're staying in Beacon Hills. They just arrived yesterday so I have to make them feel welcome. I'll ring you after I find out what's going on. Xx'
Alexia exited out of the message and checked the date. It was the 17th. Something in Allison's message stuck out to her. 'They just arrived yesterday', the 16th.
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