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Cora's p.o.v

I wake with a stretch, blocking the sun out of my face.

"You're gonna be late" I jump in suprise at Derek's voice. He smirks. "I'm taking you and you have 5 minutes to get ready" he says, placing a brown paper bag on my bed before walking out. I get up, yawning and stretching again. I pick up the brown paper bag, opening it and looking inside. Chicken and cheese sandwiches, chocolate chip biscuits and an apple. Just like Mum used to make. I smile as I rush to get ready. I throw on a pair of plain black tights and a button-up light blue denim shirt. I rush into the bathroom, throwing on a light coat of mascara and tying my hair into a messy fishtail braid.

"Ready" I tell Derek, putting my lunch into my bag that's slung over my shoulder. "Thanks for lunch by the way Mum" I say sarcastically but gratefully, pinching his cheek as I pass him on the way to his camaro. I hear Derek groan and rub his cheek, I chuckle at that. Maybe it's going to be easier going back to the way things were between Derek and I than I thought. I hope so. I miss my brother. I miss my family.

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I wave as Derek takes back off home.

"Cora!" I turn and see Lydia, Scott, Stiles, Liam, Kira and Malia walking towards me.

"Hey guys" I say, giving them all a soft smile.

"We've got biology together" Scott says.

"No, really?" I say. "Biology? I told Derek not to sign me up for that" I growl, pulling out my timetable. Right there, first thing on a Tuesday morning. BIOLOGY. I groan, the others chuckling. "At least I have you there" I say to Scott. I notice his cheeks darken slightly. I hear the bell ring and everyone's faces drop, nobody likes school. I guess it's better than alpha packs and human sacrifices.

"I'll catch you at lunch Cora" Lydia says, walking away with Malia and Liam. I wave goodbye.

"See you guys later" Stiles says, walking away with Kira.

"Well, guess it's just us" I say to Scott. "Should we go?" he nods. "Lead the way" I say and he smiles, showing me to our biology class.

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I'm taking notes, mostly because I have no idea what the lady's talking about. It's exactly why I told Derek NOT to sign me up for this class but he did anyway. We'll definately be having a discussion about this when I get home.

"It's pack night tomorrow night" Scott says, keeping his voice down so the teacher doesn't catch us talking. I let out a sigh, turning to look at the alpha I share my desk with.

"I know"

"What's wrong?" Scott asks.

"It's nothing" I brush off.

"Cora" Scott says, hand on my knee, making me look at him. "If something's wrong, I need to know. You're going to be apart of my pack, I want to make sure everything's alright"

"You don't know that for sure Scott" I mutter. "I just don't want to be turned away..it's selfish, I know, but I want to start over here, with Derek"

"It's not selfish Cora. We have no reason to turn you away. You're Derek's sister and you've stood by us and helped us fight, you belong in my pack" Scott assures.

"Thank you" I say, giving him a tiny smile. Scott nods and takes his hand off my knee, leaving it warm and fuzzy, and turns his attention back to the lesson. I find myself staring at the alpha for a little longer before returning my own attention back to my notes. I feel hope spark up in my chest by Scott's words. Maybe they will want me to stay, to join.

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"Hey Cora, wanna ride home?" Stiles leans over, asking me. It's my last class of the day and i'm not sure if Derek's coming.

"Yeah Stiles, that'd be cool, thanks" I reply, fishing my phone out of my pocket. Stiles leans back in his seat, giving me the thumbs up and a big grin.

Cora: Hey D, Stiles is going to drive me home today.

Derek: Are you sure? I can come get you.

Cora: No, i'll be fine. See you when i'm home.

Cora: Actually there's a conversation we need to have when i'm home.

Derek: About?

Derek: ?

Derek: Cora!

I smirk and ignore his texts.

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When the Jeep pulls up outside the loft, Derek is leaning againist the complex wall waiting for me.

"Thanks Stiles, see you later Scott" I say, getting out with a smile.

"What conversation?" Derek asks straight away, walking over to me. Stiles backs up, throws it into 1st and beeps as him and Scott take off. I wave at them and then turn back to Derek. He's looking at me expectantly.

"Why the hell did you sign me up for biology?" I ask him, my teeth clenched together. Derek's worried and slightly anxious face turns to a classic Hale smirk.

"Because I know you hate it" he says, turning and walking towards our loft.

"Well, you need to get me out of it" I say, following him.

"No, you need to go to the class and, oh I don't know, learn something" he throws over his shoulder sarcastically as we walk into the loft.

"Derek, I don't want to be in that class" I whine with a growl. Derek turns to me with an amused raised eyebrow, he isn't budging. "At least i've got Scott there with me" I sigh.

"Scott's in that class with you?" Derek asks.

"Yeah, I thought you would have gotten him to do it so there would be someone in that class with me" I say.

"I didn't say anything to Scott" Derek tells me.

"Well..maybe he likes biology" I offer. Derek looks me dead in the eye with a 'really?' look. "Maybe not then" I chuckle.

"He's just watching out for you..that's what I asked him to do" Derek says like he's trying to convince himself.

"Alrighty big brother" I say, patting his shoulder. "I'm going to go text Lydia, try and arrange a shopping day"

"Sounds like the two of you are becoming quite close" Derek says.

"I like her, she's different to how she used to be"

"We all are"

"We are" I agree, slipping into my thoughts. Derek clearing his throat brings me back from my thoughts.

"You were doing something" he says. I nod and go over to the loft door where I dumped my bag and phone.

Cora: Hey Lydia, I was wondering if I could take you up on that shopping offer? I only brought over a few outfits from South America.

Lydia: Hey Cora! I'm actually heading to the mall now if you wanna come? :)

Cora: Sure, just swing by and i'll be ready to go.

Lydia: See you in 10!

Cora: Thanks :)

"Did you hear me?" Derek asks.

"What?" I say, looking at him.

"I asked what you wanted for dinner" Derek says. I start playing with my phone.

"I uh..i'm actually going to the mall with Lydia now. I'll pick up some dinner while i'm there"

"I want you back by 10" Derek says as permission.

"I'll be back by then" I agree. I go upstairs and grab my wallet, coming back downstairs.

"You're okay, right?" Derek asks me.

"I'm fine?"

"You just seem really distant today"

"I've just been struggling to settle in" I tell him. I notice his eyes darken a little and his face slightly drops. "It won't take long for me to get there though" I say with a smile. I hear Lydia beeping from outside. "See? I'm already going out shopping with the queen bee. I'll be okay" I say, nudging his arm.

"Go, have fun" he says, nodding towards the door.

"I'll see you tonight" I say, walking out.

"Before 10" he reminds me.

"Of course! Wouldn't want to break your curfew!" I call back sarcastically.

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Shopping time next chapter! Derek's catching onto Scott a little more. I'm not sure if I should make this a slow burn or not? I'm probably not going to have any supernatural threats come for the pack, it's going to be more about there last year at school and finally getting to be normal teenagers. So slow burn or not so slow? Be prepared for some over-protective, sometimes angry, Derek either way! Favourite, follow and review! Stay golden!