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The Only Family He Had Left
Derek looked outside to see that Scott and Allison had moved on. He stood and turned to the stairs. He walked past all the charred heirlooms that had been ruing. All he had left was memories.
The memories he did own were both good and bad. And some were a mixture of both. He had memories of his parents, his sister, friends, and his uncle, whom still remained in a coma. He sighed. No matter what memory, they always hurt.
Derek slammed his now clean locker shut only to find Kate Argent standing there with her arms crossed over her chest. Derek eyed her wearily. Down the hall, Derek could see his sister Laura laughing with a group of friends.
"What?" Derek asked finally. Kate shrugged. "You want something, I can see it in your eyes."
"Everyone desires something, Derek, rather we go after it is another story," she stated simply. "What do you desire most, Derek Hale? What's your biggest dream?"
"My biggest dream? I don't dream, Kate, I tend to try and live in the real world," Derek said.
"Fine, you're biggest hope or wish."
"I hope and wish that you will leave me alone so I can make my way to class and forget this conversation."
"Well, aren't you a social guy?" she asked sarcastically. Derek gave her a look. "Fine, I heard about Aria-"
"And you wanted to see how I was doing?" he cut in.
"No, I was wondering if you were looking for a rebound yet."
"A rebound?" Derek asked. Kate nodded.
"Yeah, like someone you date after a break up…or being dumped," she stated. "A rebound. Someone who you aren't actually in love with."
"Love is overrated," Derek said. She shrugged.
"Just think about it, okay?" she asked. Derek nodded slightly. She nodded and turned. "Good." Derek watched her walk away.
After reliving the memory, Derek realized that back then he'd never thought of ever getting a rebound. He'd thought he'd loved Aria, but he realized that he hadn't. She'd just been someone to pass the time with. He realized that now. He wondered if she felt the same way.
Derek walked into the room he had lived in as a kid and had claimed as his room again. He sat down on the bed and looked around the charred room. He remembered the fire marshal approaching him and telling him that everyone in the home except for Derek, Laura, and Peter had died in the fire, but Peter had severe burns and was taken to the hospital. The only family he had left.