"What?" Paul says looking at Kyle. "Huh? Nothing." Kyle replies looking back down at his food. "You keep looking at me. Do I have ketchup on my eye brow again?" Paul asks smirking and rubbing at his face. Kyle snickers. "I still don't understand how you managed to do that." "I'm a man who likes his condiments. Food is serious business sometimes things can get messy. Seriously though you keep looking at me." Paul says nudging Kyle under the table with his shoe. Kyle smiles nervously. "It's nothing I just feel really lucky to be with you." Paul smiles brightly at this even though in the back of his mind he feels that it's a deflection. Paul looks Kyle in the eye for a moment until Kyle swallows nervously and looks back down at his food. "What's wrong?" He asks not needing the bond to tell he's made Kyle anxious. "Just still….new you know? I'm not used to having someone look at me like that." "Like what?" Paul asks caressing Kyle over the bond. "Like I'm important, that I'm loved." Kyle replies the last few words barely more than a whisper. "I…I can't…I'll be right back I need to use the restroom." Kyle stutters out before practically jumping up from the table and rushing to the men's room.
Kyle stares in the mirror breathing heavy and shaking his head no at himself while Paul tentatively tugs on the mate bond. His eyes are on the verge of betraying his emotions just as the door opens and Paul strides in to the restroom. He grabs Kyle and pulls him in to his arms. Kyle squeezes back tightly. "Will you tell me what's wrong?" Paul asks after several moments. Kyle remains silent. "It doesn't have to be right now, I'll wait." Paul whispers before kissing Kyle tenderly on the lips. Kyle opens his mouth to say something just as the door swings open and someone walks in. The wolf frowns slightly before saying. "Let's go back to the table and finish." As they are sitting down Paul's phone rings. "Hey fancy face." Paul says knowing without looking who it is. "No I'm fine. Kyle and I are at Ella's want to stop in for some desert?" Paul smiles at Kyle who returns it. God how am I going to live without this. Kyle thinks basking in the glow of love and warmth that comes crashing over the bond from his mate. "No it was nothing no big deal we're fine." Paul says trying to calm Isaac who obviously had felt their distress over the bond. "OK well we're going to go see a movie after this. When do you think you'll be home?" Isaac talks for a moment more. "OK we'll see you then. Be careful. I love you. Bye."
Paul lays the phone down on the table and looks across at Kyle. Kyle swallows nervously. "What movie would you like to see?" Paul asks deciding to let his mate's outburst slide for now. Kyle's relief is palpable even without supernatural links. "Anything science fiction and I'm good." Paul smiles bumping Kyle's shin with his foot. "Got you covered lets go."
Outside they climb in to Isaac's Jeep. "I'll be glad to have my own vehicle again." Paul says as he pulls out on to the street. "Why is that?" Kyle asks reaching a hand over and slipping his fingers under Paul's leg. "I like the independence I guess. I know Isaac doesn't mind me driving his Jeep, I just want my own you know? I've always had my own car. I'm not used to depending on others." "I can understand that." Kyle says wriggling his fingers a little under Paul's leg. When they pull up at the theater Kyle goes to get out but Paul stops him and asks. "Can I have a…" Kyle blasts him with a blinding smile before practically leaping on top of Paul and kissing him deeply. Paul whimpers as a flash of want and heat sears through him. He thrusts up in to Kyle. The ginger wolf grabs the lever on the seat making the back flop back causing a shocked squeak from Paul. Kyle continues to attack Paul's mouth and neck. Muttering "Love you so much." While grinding his tragically imprisoned erection in to Paul's. "Kyle….god….uh…." Paul pants out mind nearly short circuited with the unexpected attack. They both nearly jump through the roof though when there is a loud tapping on the driver's window. Kyle whips around teeth bared and flashes his eyes while growling menacingly at the intruder. Paul sees who it is and shoves Kyle over in to the other seat before rolling the window down. "Sheriff Stilinski!" Paul croaks out. "Are you here to see a movie too?" The sheriff smirks. "Boys? This is not the appropriate place for that type of behavior, or flashing eyes." Paul's mouth drops open and audibly gasps before looking at Kyle. "I'm sorry!" Kyle says shrinking in on himself. "I was just protecting you." "Well given recent history I can understand your worry, just be careful with the public displays of affectionate were eyes…." The sheriff waves and walks away shaking his head. Paul looks over at Kyle who has a look of mortification on his face. "I'm sorry if I embarrassed you." He says not making eye contract. Paul snorts. "I'm sure he's seen worse with Derek and Stiles. Come on candy lips let's get inside." Kyle giggles quietly opening the door. "Candy lips." He says to himself with a smile on his face.
Movie over Kyle and Paul and back in the parking lot walking towards the Jeep. "I'm hungry again, want to stop and get something on the way ho…." Paul's word is cut short when Kyle freezes then moves in front of him growling loudly. "What?" Paul asks tensing and reaching for his dagger. Kyle looks towards the Jeep before backing up. "Get back in side now." Kyle growls. "Yes, but you're coming with me." Paul says grabbing Kyle's hand. "I'm going to finish this." Kyle says moving to pull away. "No Kyle please…. Come inside with me." Kyle pulls away and moves towards the Jeep. "Kyle stop!" Paul says. "Do you really think he's stupid enough to just be sitting there? He knows Kyle. He knows what you guys are. What's going to happen to me after you get a face full of aconite?" Kyle stops then and steps back towards Paul still glaring at the Jeep. Indecision heavy in stance. "Come inside with me now. Please. You can't keep me safe if you're incapacitated." Paul asks yanking wildly on the pack bond. Kyle growls angrily. "You don't care about your safety you're just worried about me." "So I'm a terrible liar, punish me later. Come on." He grabs Kyle's hand and drags the reluctant wolf back inside.
To Family: Mark at movies in Jeep. Kyle and I are safe in lobby. Please come.
"I've let them know what's going on." Paul says from where Kyle has him backed in to a corner behind a large plant. "I'm going to kill him." Kyle says angrily. He has his back to Paul. His posture is tense and rigid. Paul puts his hands on Kyle's shoulders and tries to squeeze. "Baby it's going to be OK." Paul whispers. "Please stop." Kyle says stepping forward out of Paul's reach. "A threat to my mate is out there. My wolf wants to rip his throat out and I'm in here. I'm having a hard time not shifting…..just please stop talking." "They are here." Paul says grabbing Kyle's hand and pulling him outside. There is a loud screech as Isaac comes sliding sideways in to the parking lot in Stiles's Jeep. He explodes out the door looking at Kyle and Paul before stalking slowly towards the Jeep. Peter is at Paul and Kyle's side a moment later he rushes past and approaches the Jeep from a different angle. They are nearly there when Peter pauses and looks up at Isaac. They look at each other a moment. "Doesn't sound right." Kyle says repeating what Isaac says under his breath. "What doesn't sound right?" Paul asks. "The heartbeat. Too slow too regular." Kyle says. Peter looks around angrily before resuming his approach. Isaac gets to the Jeep and looks inside. He shakes his head and then gestures to Kyle and Paul. He opens the door shaking his head and looking around the parking lot.
As Paul and Kyle approach they see some clothes on the seat and draped over the steering wheel. Both windows have been lowered to allow the wind to blow through. The steering column has been shattered and the ignition tampered with. "I take it the heart beat you heard is playing on the radio?" Paul asks. Isaac nods reaching in and ejecting a CD. "He put his clothes in here knowing his scent would carry." Isaac says. "But why this just seems more like a prank than anything serious." Paul says. "Unless, he wanted everyone here." Eyes widening Peter yells "Get down!" He pulls Kyle and Paul behind him. Isaac ducks and shoves all three of them out of the way just as the windows in the Jeep explode. Muffled shots can be heard as bullets strike the Jeep. A couple that had been standing nearby talking scream and start to run as they see the Jeep being shot to pieces. Paul grunts as he's shoved to the ground and two wolves pile on top of him. Suddenly there is the sound of another weapon firing. "That sounds like the Sherriff's service weapon." Peter says just as the barrage of bullets stops. "He says to run." Peter grabs Isaac who grabs Kyle who grabs Paul. "Keep him between you." Peter growls at the two younger wolves. Just then there is the familiar roar of the Camaro as it races in to the parking lot. It screeches to a halt and the passenger door flies open. Stiles dives in to the back seat leaving the passenger seat empty. "Get in!" Isaac yells as he slings Paul and Kyle in to the car before slamming the door. "Isaac!" Paul screams. Derek takes off in a cloud of burnt rubber. Paul frantically turns around and looks out the back window just in time to see Isaac and Peter vanish in to the darkness. "You have to go back for him. Go back for him now!" Paul says trying wildly to force Derek to turn around. Derek carefully but powerfully shoves Paul with his elbow back over to his side of the cockpit. Paul crashes in to the window. Undeterred he starts scrabbling for the door handle. "I have to go! I have to help him!" Paul yammers trying to get the door open while Kyle tries to control him. He finally roars right in Paul's face. This gets the panicking human's attention "You will sit and you will listen!" Kyle bellows. Paul freezes looking at the young man with wide scared eyes. "He's in danger." Paul whimpers out.
"Peter is with him, he needs you safe so he can focus." Kyle says taking Paul by the shoulders and squeezing them. "He's OK." Derek says. "He and Peter both are moving towards the Sheriff." "Kyle is right Isaac needs to focus, he can tell you're with us if you take off he'll be worried about you." Stiles says reaching forward and placing his hand on Paul's shoulder. Paul nods his head. Carefully, gently reaching out for Isaac over the bond and sending reassurance trying to steady his emotions. He gets a brief pat back. "OK." Paul says turning and allowing Kyle to pull him in to his lap. "I want you two and Isaac out of town first thing in the morning." Derek says. "But!" Paul starts. "No!" Derek says with a growl brilliant red eyes flaring angrily. "The three of you will leave in the morning. By bus, train, charter plane…. I don't care you're all leaving and going to Texas until this is over." At that Derek pulls the car over. "Get them home." He says as he leaps out. "Love you!" Stiles calls from the back seat exasperation heavy in his voice as he moves to climb in to the now abandoned driver's seat. Derek sticks his head back in the car and kisses Stiles quickly. "Love you too." Then he's gone again. The Pack Mom sighs deeply before he pulls the car on to the road and heads towards the house. High beams flash behind them causing Paul and Kyle to whip around in the seat. "It's OK, its Scott and Danny. They were pretty far away I'm surprised they got here this quickly."
A short while later they pull up in front of the house. As soon as Paul steps out of the car he's pulled in to a double hug between Scott and Danny. "Are you OK?" Scott asks. "Yeah." Paul says tucking his head under Scott's chin. Kyle gets pulled in too a second later. "We're going to find him and end this." Danny says squeezing the other three tightly. "I'm worried about Isaac." Paul mumbles out sadly. "He's OK. He's with Peter, Derek, and my Dad. They are going to the station." Stiles says shoving his phone back in to his pocket before joining the impromptu hug fest. "Let's get inside." Stiles says pulling back and looking around. "Until we know for sure what's going on we need to be careful. A crazy guy with a grudge is one thing. Someone with the ability to acquire high powered silenced rifles is another matter altogether."
Once inside Stiles leads them to the living room. Paul rubs his shoulders and looks around anxiously. "It's OK." Danny says placing his hand on Paul's shoulder. "You're safe here." Paul looks at Kyle then at the other wolves anxiously. "Umm….the bedroom….is…kinda my safe area….Would you all maybe want to come up? Just for a little while?" The rest of the pack heads up the stairs but Kyle holds Paul back. "I'm sorry if I was rude to you at the theater. I was just struggling to keep it together." "You don't have to apologize. I needed to be by your side facing the danger not trying to convince you there was nothing to worry about." Kyle pulls Paul in for a quick hug then leads the human upstairs.
Paul wakes when he feels a hand gently caressing his cheek. He looks up and see's Isaac looking down at him. "Hey baby." Isaac whispers softly. "Did you get him?" Paul whispers hopefully. Isaac frowns and shakes his head no. "We'll talk about it in the morning." Paul looks around and grins when he sees that Stiles, Danny, Scott and Kyle are all wrapped around each other in the bed. Scott's wakes up and tugs on Isaac's arm and starts to relinquish his position as big spoon to Paul. Isaac protests silently but Scott shakes his head rising and pushing Isaac down on the bed. As soon as Isaac is in Scott's former spot Scott slides in behind him kissing him on the shoulder and whispers. "Love you, glad you're safe, rest." The bed moves again as Derek and Peter (!) climb in and curl themselves in with everyone else. Peter puts his hand on Paul's leg while Paul rests his hand on the enforcer's shoulder. "I love you baby." Isaac whispers barely loud enough for Paul to hear. "I'm glad you're OK." Paul replies. Isaac kisses him lovingly on the neck. Paul wants to think about what all has happened. However the throb of comfort, security, and pack cause the human to rapidly fall towards sleep.