Disclaimer: I am not Kelly Armstrong, and I do not own Darkest Powers…or the characters. The one's I make up however are mine
A/N: Hey guys, sorry for not updating, new school semester started today…and I moved….so yeah, lots of fun there but all is well now, no more computer malfunctions…(this would've been up sooner but my laptop hates me) so without further delay, here is chapter 7 enjoy
Cpov
"What the hell is going on here?" I heard someone call out from downstairs. I knew the voice well, but what was she doing here? She wasn't supposed to be here. I tore away from Derek, and went flying down the stairs, my sadness forgotten for the moment. Standing in the entry way was the last person I expected to see.
"STEPH!" I cried, launching myself at her.
"CHLOE!" she cried back, grinning like an idot.
"What are you doing here? They said…" I started.
"I hate hospitals…so I left" I just shook my head at her. Steph was always a character. She was just one of those friends that were loyal as hell, but she did some questionable things. Behind me, I heard the others coming down the stairs.
We made proper introductions, and the others tried to coddle Steph, but as usual, she was having none of it.
"I don't need to sit down, I'm fine," She growled at Miki.
"Sure you are, but for the sake of whatever little sanity pieces I have left would you…"
"Poor little sanity pieces," Steph intoned", they've been through so much over the years".
We talked for a while, and caught up, but then Miki and Addie decided it was time to do some shopping. Kit and Lauren thought it might be best to go with them, and Tori and Simon wanted to go too. That left Derek, Steph and me there at the house by ourselves.
"They realllllly shouldn't leave me alone here too often…one of these days I'm going to like blow the place up cooking or something." Steph muttered. Then she turned to me. "Spill. I know there's a reason for you being here, and I want to hear it. The truth." I hesitated. I knew she'd accept the truth, but starting from the beginning would take time I didn't have.
"Would you accept the condensed version?" I asked. Derek was glaring at me. "Derek, we can trust her. I promise." I said. He didn't say anything, but he stormed from the room, and left the house. I stared after him and felt like crying again. Steph noticed.
"Chloe, what's with you? You've never really been into guys. Why's this one so special?"
"I love him." I replied. It was a loose version of the truth. I did love him, but it was so much more than that. Derek was my whole world. If anything happened to him, I wouldn't be able to live. It seemed a bit dramatic, but it really wasn't. Steph sighed.
"Well, out with it then, details!" She shrieked, getting up to make tea.
"Whenever I'm with him it's like we're in our own world…only us…I just …there are no words to describe it. He's my world, my everything. If anything ever happened to him…" I trailed off.
"Ah, so it's like that is it?" She smiled weakly. "I know what that is. That's soul mate love. He's your one and only. I'm sure." She sounded down.
"Did something happen between you an..."
"Yes," She cut me off. It…I …He…it just…he said some stuff, made me wonder what kind of guy he really was. I found out, and it wasn't the kind of guy I needed. Anyway," She waved her hand dismissively. "We're talking about you now, don't turn the tables. Does he love you back?"
I hesitated. I wasn't sure what Derek felt. He'd never said the words to me, but I hadn't said them to him either. "He hasn't said as much yet, but…I…I know he does. He's just…protective, and he doesn't really…" I paused, trying to get the point across without making Derek sound like an emo antisocial.
"He's not great with people huh?" Steph said, setting a cup of hot chocolate in front of me.
"Not exactly. He has people that he likes, and those are the ones he'll tolerate…" I giggled. "He reminds me of Alex sometimes." Alex was another friend of ours, who'd moved away around the same time I had. I hadn't heard from her again, but personality wise she reminded me very much of Derek. Derek, who'd just stormed out. "I hate when he's angry at me. I don't like fighting with him…with anyone." I looked into my cup. "I hope he doesn't go far…I'm worried about him already."
Dpov
I hadn't wanted Chloe to tell her friend anything, but when it seemed like she was going to do it anyway, that really made me angry. I stormed out, taking my coat with me. I had intended at first to leave for quite a while, but then decided to listen in to see what Chloe would tell her. What I heard wasn't at all what I expected. They were talking about Chloe and I. I couldn't believe it.
"I hope he doesn't go far…I'm worried about him already." Chloe said in a sad voice. There was silence for a moment. "I don't get what he sees in me." She murmured. "I'm not as pretty as some other girls, or anywhere near as smart."
"Chloe," Her friend sounded like she was trying not to laugh. "I've been telling you for years. You look fine. Cute. As for what he sees in you: You're kind to a fault, loyal, and so empathetic. You're like an angel with a mild dose of temper." I smiled. Those traits are what drew me to Chloe. Her kindness and braveness in staying through my changes. She didn't run when she could have when I was fighting Liam in the alley. She was the kindest person I had ever known, and yet even though she wouldn't stand up to others, she stood up to me.
"Oh yeah, what about you?" Chloe's voice was mocking now.
"Yeah right!" Her friend laughed. "I'm just about certifiable. If you can find a guy who's ok with all my weirdness, then I will be forever in your debt, but since you can't…"
"You're going to find someone great, I just know it." Chloe assured her.
"Have you two gone out yet?" Her friend asked her, turning the tables.
"Not as such," Chloe admitted, "but there hasn't really been time to."
"Well, as long as you love each other, and he's good to you, I see no ass kicking's in his future." I smiled at her threat, as though she could beat me.
"Steph, I like him, don't light him on fire ok…or do anything to him while he sleeps. I want him to stay…forever." My heart swelled at her last few words. She wanted me to stay in her life, for a long time. She loved me and she wanted me to stay. I felt my anger melt away, and there was a funny feeling there instead. All warm and …well nice. I decided I'd go back inside. Eavesdropping wasn't nice.
"Derek!" Chloe flew into my arms the moment I was inside the door. "You're back!"
"Yes, and I'm…sorry." I amended. She kissed me on the check.
"C'omon, we're having hot drinks and maybe some cookies." I followed Chloe willingly, letting her lead me.
Well guys, hoped you liked it. Again, sorry it was so late Please review, and thank you for reading
