Derek looked over the many houses that lined the street, licking his bottom lip as he tried to find her heart beat. He didn't know why, but he has grown attached to her- No, more like obsessed with her. He didn't really understand it himself but all these thoughts quickly melted from his mind as he recognized that familiar beat of her heart.

His lips quirked up into a smile and he rushed over to her house, instantly up the tree that was next to a window that peered into her room. She was sleeping, he could tell by her low breathing, and it made his muscles relax. He leaned back into the branches as his eyes flashed blue, trying to get a better look at her.

After a few silent moments of watching her sleep, he let out a heavy sigh and jumped down, landing quietly. He stuffed his hands in his jean pockets and slowly walked down the street as his mind raced. He couldn't afford to drag her into this life, even though her brother already has.

Just the thought of Scott McCall made himself tense up. He couldn't stand his bratty attitude, or his annoying friend. He didn't even realize that his inner wolf was threatening to escape until he felt his claws dig into his skin.

He shook his head and ran a hand through his dark hair, pushing his wolf back in its cage. He looked up and let his gaze take in his surroundings, the trees looming over him. His feet have led him to his burned down house, which didn't surprise him. This was always a place for him to think, especially after everything that has happened this past month.

Letting himself wander around the property, his mind went back to her. God, she was beautiful, he couldn't even believe that she was even real. The way her dark auburn hair slowly falls down her back drives him crazy. Or the way her dark, blue eyes light up when she laughs and smiles. He smiled as the image of her popped in his mind, and he leaned against a wall. He had to get these feelings out soon, before he explodes. But how?

How could he approach her without causing a scene? Her brother didn't like him, and the feeling was mutual, and the people of town didn't necessarily enjoy his presence since he returned.

He blinked slowly and looked around at the darkened exterior of the old house, thinking of a plan.