"I don't know why I'm scared, I've been here before"
Derek and I still kept in touch. Whenever he could get away from it all, he'd send a text while I was at school or call me while I was home. I couldn't complain. Can anyone really complain about that? It's good we have the same phone company because I'm pretty sure I'd be paying my own phone bill. However he failed to tell me about his growing pack so when the whole gang came to visit I was surprised.
I met everyone at the airport in my black Escalade. Jackson rented his own car as well as Derek. Aside from the regular characters, there were three others. I hadn't recognized Erica until I looked at her eyes. Erica's my cousin who I haven't seen in over ten years. It was so weird to see her all grown up and standing behind Derek. I'm going to lose mind and I'm getting a pressure headache. "Erica? Is that you?" It took a while for my statement to register before she responded. "Anise?"
There was hugs and a few strange looks and when our little was all over it was decided this was best saved for when we got home.
"Wait so Erica's your cousin?"
"Yes Stiles we're related?"
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"For one I didn't even know where she was. Which brings me to ask one question: who the hell gave her the bite?"
Stiles and Scott both pointed to Derek who looked like he just about wanted to stick his head underground.
My brother was just standing to the side in case my bitchness came through. I merely sent a glare Derek's way and marched in to the kitchen to get food ready.
"When the hell did you decide to rebuild your pack? Or better when were you going to tell me?" I know what you're thinking and yes I waited until everyone was asleep before we had this little conversation.
"If I had known she was-"
"That's not the point, Derek, and you know that."
It was quiet for a while until he spoke.
"Lydia knows."
I was so under the spell of my migraine I momentarily didn't realize what he was talking about.
Oh my God. "Are you serious right now? I'm worried about my cousin and all you can think about is Lydia knowing about us. That should be the least of your problems!"
I couldn't even take it anymore and just as I took my leave I rounded the corner to face his traveling buddies.
"What were you guys talking about?"
Stiles is too adorable to kill.
"Ask Alpha jerk over there. I'm sure he'll give you your answer, since he apparently knows everything!"
Needless to say I left everyone silent except for Erica who can tell when I'm hurt when everyone else thinks I'm pissed.
"Is it true?"
"About me and him? Yeah, it is."
I knew Erica liked him, any girl would. The difference between us is that I don't want to fix him. He's not broken.
"I think we should go to bed. It's getting pretty late."
After an hour of tossing and turning, I turned on my phone and looked for a rare picture of Derek. It was one that I'd snapped of him while he was asleep. The frown was gone and he looked like the angel he seemed to be.
He didn't really need to tell me about growing his pack. It would have been nice to know who he was planning to turn too. I heard a footsteps coming down the hall and they stopped in front of my door. A paper was slid under it. I slipped out of bed and picked it up.
We should at least be together when we tell them. I'm sorry
Derek
"Go back to bed, Derek."
I woke up a little past 5:00 a.m. to start getting ready for a day at the studio. My brother was busy making his own breakfast to start off his day of training.
"I heard."
"You talking about my little quarrel with a certain someone?"
"Uh-huh. I have awesome hearing remember?"
"Yes. We get it from our mother."
After breakfast, I climbed into my black 2011 Mustang. As I drove to the studio I couldn't help but get this tightening feeling in my chest.
Mother always told me long distance relationships are for idiots.
I laughed at my own thoughts. I know who I am and even though I have no idea where I'm going I know I'll make the right decisions.
The regular suspects were already outside waiting for me when I pulled into the parking lot.
Raquel a.k.a. Rachel is a tiny thing but I guess being a ballerina will do that to you. Rachel has got to be the sweetest girl with those doe-like brown eyes and light brown wavy hair. Then there was Sammy. Sammy is definitely a guy I would love Danny to go out with. He's not as outgoing but I'm sure Danny's personality will balance it out.
"Don't you guys have a life or something?"
"Like we'd be home sleeping when there's work to be done. Too much is at stake here."
Did I mention that Rachel is also a complete worry-wart? Not to mention she always stretches herself too thin before it's too late. Sammy on the other hand is one of those cool, calm, and collected kind of guys.
"You seriously need to lay off the Starbucks that stuff will kill you."
"How are you so damn peaceful all the time?"
Yeah these are the people I work with.
"Bye! I'll see you guys tomorrow to work on the routine with the others."
I drove safely back home but just as I was entering the driveway I could hear ruckus coming from the backyard.
Thank God we live out in the middle of nowhere.
I was such in a hurry I almost forgot to put my baby in park. When I opened the gate, I saw silver gleaming in the sunlight. Connected to the sword was an aging hand connected to an equally aging body.
"Who the hell are you?"
Excuse the short chapter. I promise a longer one next time (LOL that's what she said) Leave you thoughts and reviews. I'll see you guys next week.