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Chloe P.O.V

I think it's safe to say that dinner was awkward. First off, I couldn't really talk about anything important with Derek cause Jake was sitting right there. And then Jake kept touching me (not like that). Every so often he would brush his arm against me or give me a peck on the cheek. I've never really seen him this jealous before. It's like he can sense the feelings I have for Derek just by the way I look at him.

Not that I look at him, cause I don't ...okay maybe once or twice but can ya blame me? He's sexy! I think Jake saw me take a peek at him. Well I'm not going to dwell on the past.

So right now I'm washing the dishes (that I can do) while Derek is drying them. Jake offered to help a second after Derek did so too bad for him. I kept wondering when he was going to leave so I could talk to Derek alone but he's been sitting there for the past half hour flipping through the channels on TV.

"Chloe, umm… when's this guy leaving, I really have something important to tell you." He just came out with it, ever the blunt one.

"I don't know whenever he wants." Please be soon.

I felt Derek tense then a pair of arms go around me from behind. Jake rested his head in the crook of my neck.

"I was wondering if I could spend the night here. It's kind of late and I don't feel like driving home."

I mentally sighed but reluctantly agreed, me and Derek could talk after he fell asleep.

"Thanks, love you." He kissed me before walking off without an answer which I was grateful for. I haven't told Jake that I love him yet. I don't know why, but every time I try the words catch in my throat. Like there not meant to come out, or like I'm saying it to the wrong person.

We were sitting in the living room now, Derek on the couch me on the recliner. I waited about ten minutes and when I was sure Jake fell asleep I started questioning Derek.

"Did you fully change yet?" This was the question that was bothering me the most because I knew he had trouble with his changes. I hoped he didn't have to go through the painful process anymore but I wouldn't be sure till I asked.

He gave short nod.

"Yeah, four years ago."

"Did you have any trouble with it?"

"Actually no, I hurt at first but then when I was finally done it was worth it. Everything was clearer, sharper…enhanced. And after my first change I could shift freely, whenever I wanted." Derek had a faraway look on his face, like he was in another world.

I felt happy knowing that he was happy; I was just about to ask him if where he was for the past five years but his head suddenly snapped up. His face held determination.

"Chloe I have to tell you something important, this is what I was going to tell Simon. Some people who survived the attack have decided to try and reestablish the Edison Group. And they're first task is to get rid of all the failed experiments so they won't have to worry about losing their estate again. I'm really sorry about this Chloe. I know your life just getting back on track and everything's normal now, and I hate to have to be the one to ruin it. But you need to leave; we have to get back to the safe house. That's the only place they won't find us." He looked at me with pleading, sincere eyes.

I know it wasn't his fault and I knew he was sorry but I couldn't help but feel angry. I mean after all the work I've gone through to have a normal life, I just have to runaway? Hell no! If they were going to come after me then I'll be ready. I set my expression to what I hope was a fearless one and turned toward Derek.

"I'm not gonna run away from my problems, Derek. Now that I know they want me I have the upper hand. I'll be prepared when they come and I'll fight. I'm sorry but I can't keep running you, Simon and Tori should go there, I'll be fine."

I expected Derek to be proud of me, happy that I was facing my own problems. I expected him to praise me on growing up or give me an appreciative nod. What I didn't expect was for him to get angry. And that's exactly what happened.

"Are you fucking crazy?" Derek stood up, towering over me, "You can't fight them. You'd get killed before you could even land a punch! And if you think I'm just gonna leave you here you got another thing comin!" He was shouting by the end. I didn't know Derek could get this mad at me. I recovered from my shock and stood, glaring at Derek. We were so close I had to crane my neck to see his face.

"Derek hate to break it you but you aren't the boss of me! I can do whatever the hell I want. And what are you gonna do if I don't come back with you, drag me there?! Well I'm. Not. Going. Anywhere!" I was shouting too and I'm pretty sure that's what caused Jake to come barreling out of my room.

He took in the scene before him-Derek and me glaring at each other, our faces red from anger- before he hit Derek with… a knock-back spell?