Thanks to everyone for reading, following and reviewing. Sorry for the long wait – eh, life likes to get in the way of things. Like work and college and snow – all of the shoveling. Because of the long wait I'm throwing so IsaacXOC scenes in here. Happy Valentine's Day to those who celebrate.

Summary: Veda's parents are hiding something; she is sure of that. After dragging her all over the country, like their on the run, they settle down in Beacon Hills where apparently everyone has a secret. She is tired of the lies and excuses and is determined to find the truth. As always, it is easier said than done. IsaacXOC

Teen Wolf – Reinventing Your Exit
Chapter 7 :: She is the Sunlight

Veda pulled into the abandoned bus station and parked. It was quiet in the vehicle, Erica and Isaac still out for the count. Boyd looked over at her, and she seemed calm. "So, where do you guys actually sleep?" She asked as she unbuckled her seat belt. Boyd frowned at her. "Well, we actually stay the train station around the corner, the abandoned one." Veda smiled at him. "See, I actually don't know a lot of things." She re-buckled her seatbelt. "What are you doing?" Boyd asked as she put her car back into drive. She chuckled. "I'm not gonna drag them around the corner – I'm making my life easier."

The boy was going to protest but decided against it. Veda followed Boyd's small directions to the train station. The two of them dragged the unconscious werewolves into the old trains – Boyd making sure they were put in the right 'beds'. Veda sent a text to Stiles and Scott asking for an update on Jackson. She wasn't expecting a response so quick but Stiles said they tracked the lizard man to a club called 'Jungle'. Boyd leaned over her shoulder and barked out a laugh when he saw the text. "What's so funny?" She asked. "Nothing – just not their scene to be at." Veda tilted her head in confusion. "Gay bar." He answered.

"How is that funny?" She asked again. "It could be their scene." She suggested. "Are you trying to say that the boy who has been pinning after Queen Bee is gay? What about Scott – he is with Allison." The strawberry brunette thought for a moment. "Okay, so maybe not Scott. However, Stiles cold be bisexual. I mean he does seem to be interested to know if he looks attractive to gay guys." She smiled but suddenly noticed movement behind Boyd. "Ugh – I have a killer headache." The curly haired boy was rubbing his head as he stepped off the train. He looked up at locked eyes with Veda, surprised to see her there. "V-Veda, what you doing here?" He asked.

She forced a smile. "Oh you know, just being nice by dropping you off at home after you lock me in a food pantry!" He frowned at her. "Yeah, about that…" He trailed off with a hand behind is head as he inspected the floor. Boyd took this as moment to escape from the area into the train. "Isaac," She started getting him to look back up at her. "You're a great friend and I know you're trying to keep me safe but – I don't like being locked in closets. I can handle some things myself. I wasn't in danger." He bit his lip. "You were though. Lydia was there in that house." She held her hand up causing him to pause. "Yes, Lydia was there and she ended up not being the Kanima. Jackson is."

This took the blue eyed boy by surprise. "That can't be – we tested him." Veda sighed. "Well, he beat your test." She looked down at the ground. "You need to get ALL your facts. What would have happened if you did kill Lydia? What would that have accomplished?" She didn't wait for his to respond. "Nothing. It wouldn't have done a damn thing – and the Kanima would still be killing people." She sighed and took a step toward him. "You need to stop treating me like a damsel in distress." She smiled before grabbing his hand and pulling him closer. She wrapped her arms around him in a hug and buried her face into his chest. He smiled into her hair and hugged her back.

Veda didn't stay long that night – she stayed long enough to make sure Erica woke. During her time waiting she watched Isaac and Boyd train together. It was nothing too impressive – just a lot of dodging and fast punches. She kept checking her phone for more updates from Stiles but it was all quiet from the doe eyed boy. She hoped that everything was going okay.

The gray eyed girl walked in the front door and was immediately greeted by her father, who stood with his arms crossed. He looked less than amused and she cringed. "Sorry – I forgot to text you." She stated in a low voice. "Veda, it's not that we aren't happy that you made friends but you've been out almost every night this week. It's not like you to forget to tell us where you are." He let out a long sigh, one that showed he wasn't happy at all. "Just go to your room – we will talk about your punishment tomorrow." Veda's mouth dropped. "Punishment? Dad please you have to be kidding me." He held his hand up to stop her from talking. "Honey, we just worry about you. Off to bed."

Veda sighed. There was no fighting it. She kicked off her shoes and went up the stairs to her room. Hopefully tomorrow would be better – today had been slightly stressful. After a quick shower she tucked herself under the covers before checking her phone one more time to see if Stiles or Scott had texted her; nothing.

Her punishment was simple. For the next two weeks if she needed to study – she could go to her study groups but must be home right after; so no dinner with her friends. On nights that she worked she wasn't to go to the study sessions. She was to check in every two hours after school as well. She felt like she was five but it was something she could manage. At least they didn't take the car away. Julie stared at her the entire breakfast time while her father talked about these conditions. This made her feel uncomfortable but she didn't show it.

School wasn't any better – Stiles wasn't anywhere to be found. Scott also seemed to be evading her. She did however spot Allison and practically sprinted to the girl. "Allison, hi – so do we know anything?" She felt bad about asking right away but it was literally killing her. "Yeah," the brown eyed girl started and lowered her voice. "They got Jackson. I know Stiles is keeping him locked somewhere." Veda sighed, a little relieved to know that Jackson wasn't running around killing people. "Where?" She asked. Allison bit her lip and looked around. "In a police vehicle in the middle of the woods."

Veda blinked twice waiting for a 'just kidding' but it didn't come. "Oh, well I guess that was a good idea." She really didn't think it was but at least Jackson was safe, or maybe people were safe from Jackson. School progressed like a normal day – she went to her classes, tried miserably to pay attention. She did notice the school surveillance cameras being installed and was slightly concerned about it. Why would they suddenly be installed now?

In her second period class there was a new kid, James Hearne. The boy looked annoyed but took his seat next to her. He spoke in front of the class after the teacher asked him to introduce himself. "My parents have moved me from East coast to West coast over the span of several years, living in several different locations. They decided Beacon Hills would be a great place because there are friends of the family in the area."

The teacher had him sit in the empty seat next t her. She smiled as he sat down, she felt for him – his story was similar to hers. "Hey, my name is Veda." She introduced herself. He looked over at her with a bored expression in his green eyes. "Hey." She stammered a little. "I-if you need any... any help with anything... well I moved here recently too. S-so if you need anything let me know." God she sounded like an idiot. He looked at her before turning back to the chalk board. "Thanks." With that there were no more words to be exchanged the entire period.

When the bell rang she gathered her things quickly but a voice stopped her. "Hey – Veda right?" The green eyed boy asked. She turned to him and smiled. "Yeah." He picked his book up from his desk and stared back at her. "I was wondering if you could help me find my next class. It's cooking." She blinked twice looking at him; she did not expect that to be his choice of elective. "Sure - no problem." The two of them walked in the hallway quietly. It was nerve wrecking for her as she was now used to the loudness of Stiles and the chatting of Lydia. "So I assume you like cooking?" She asked him. "A man needs to learn how to feed himself if there isn't a pretty girl willing to cook for him." He stated.

Isaac watched the two teenagers, feeling annoyed. He didn't know who that boy was but he didn't feel good about him. He felt... dangerous. "Oh is that jealousy I feel coming off of you?" Erica asked as she watched the two as well. Isaac frowned. "No. Just worried." Erica chuckled. "Worried that a normal boy will come in and take your precious Veda away?" He growled at her. "Worried because I have a bad feeling about the kid." Erica rolled her eyes. "Then do something about it."

The curly haired boy clenched his fist; he could feel the rage rising but then it instantly melted away as Veda's eyes found his. She smiled in his direction and made a small wave with it. She would be fine, she could handle herself. He smiled back and then started walking to the next class with Erica.

Veda stopped at the cooking class door. "Well here we are." She smiled at James. He stared at her a moment and she felt nervous under his gaze. 'Geez this kid is not shy about making eye contact.' She thought to herself. "Thanks. I'll see you around." He stated and walked into the room not giving her a second glance. As soon as he was away from her she felt relieved and she had no idea why. A bell rang and she cursed as she was now late for her third period class.

The rest of the day went by fast. She sat with Boyd and Isaac during lunch, Erica still went to the library. Veda had a feeling that as much as the girl changed physically that she couldn't give up her love for books. Veda was happy about that. When the final bell rang Allison was asking her if she wanted to join her to see Stiles, because apparently the brown eyed boy wasn't as crafty as he thought he was. The police and Jackson's parents had called the school. "Sorry I can't. I have work at the vet hospital tonight. Let me know how it goes though." She answered and smiled at the girl as she walked away. A certain curly haired boy showed up next to her in the hallway. "So want me to walk to your car with you?" He asked and she sighed. "If that's your way of asking for a ride then yes – but I can't stay and talk long, work calls." She stated as she stopped at her locker.

He smiled as he watched her. He found himself still thinking about the strawberry brunette a lot. He was always worried about her, wanted her safe. He had no idea where this protectiveness was coming from. He has only known her for a short amount of time. She closed her locker and looked at him – he was just staring at her. She blinked twice. "What, do I have something on my face?" She asked with a grin. He shook his head and blinked twice. "No – you're just beautiful." She turned 100 shades of red at that moment. "What did I embarrass you?" He grinned at her. "Shut up." She pushed him gently and started to walk away. "If you want a ride you better hurry up." She called out to him.

The ride was quiet and he insisted for her to drive to work and he would walk after that. "So, now that we know the Kanima is Jackson what are the plans?" She asked trying to make conversation. "Kill him." He stated as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. "Can't we try to save him?" She asked. Isaac looked over to her. "You want us to save Jackson, the asshole." It wasn't a question. She glanced at him for a quick moment before her eyes were back on the road. "Everyone deserves a second chance." She stated. "Veda let me remind you that he is KILLING people." The blue eyed boy's voice was harsh causing her to cringe. "Sorry – I'm not yelling at you but I don't think you realize how dangerous he is."

She could have slammed on the breaks but she didn't. "I know how dangerous he can be. I was momentarily paralyzed on the side of a pool in case you forgot." She snapped at him as she glared at the road. "Look, I'm sorry. I just don't think there is any saving him." He stated and the vehicle grew quiet again. They pulled into the vet clinic's rear parking lot and she let out a sigh. She could feel the tension in the SUV and she hated it. She frowned at the clock, she didn't even have extra time to try and talk things over. "I have to go in." She whispered.

She turned the car off and got out. She heard the passenger door do the same. She started toward the building but footsteps behind her made her stop and turn around to look at the curly haired boy. "After work, will you come get dinner with me?" He asked. She smiled and was about to agree but then frowned remembering her punishment. "I can't. After last night I've been grounded." Isaac smiled mischievously. "Sneak out." Veda made a jokingly shocked face. "Are you trying to be a bad influence on me?" He laughed. "Maybe I am. Come on, peer pressure."

She shook her head and laughed. "No, my parents would kill me if I did that to them." She was happy that the tension was gone now. "Can I come by then?" Another laugh erupted from her chest. "What part of grounded don't you get? I'm lucky they will let me go to 'study groups' when I don't have work." She didn't notice him moving closer as the looked behind her to the door to the building. "I meant to your window." He stated, whispering in her ear. She jumped slightly at his closeness and turned back to him quickly. Forcing the blush down, she pushed him slightly away from her, her hand on his chest. She needed him to back up a little as for the past few days she has noticed her attraction to his has grown.

He noticed her heart skipped a beat and he smiled, she also refused to meet his gaze. He forced her chin up to look at him. "Sunshine, I need an answer before you go in." His breath ghosted her lips. Oh good lord, were they really standing that close. Just a few inches closer and she would be kissing him. She felt dizzy and tried to clear her thoughts. "Isaac-" Her voice was a whisper but then the slam of a door made them jump apart and turn to look at the building.

Dr. Deaton stood with two garbage bags in his hands. He was quiet at first looking from side to side. "Veda, good afternoon." He finally greeted her. "H-hi Dr. Deaton." She was nervous with Isaac still standing close. "I'll be right in." She stated as the doctor started walking to the dumpster. She turned back to Isaac and stammered. "I-I'll s-see you later." She went to walk off by he grabbed her wrist gently. "Like later as in tonight or later as in tomorrow?" He asked his voice calm with a hint of amusement. "Tonight if you want to, just let me know." She couldn't even look at him; her heart was beating feverishly against her sternum. She pulled away from his grasp and jogged over to the doctor, who was now on his way back in.

Veda could barely concentrate at work. Dr. Deaton had to pull her out of a daydream twice and she apologized profusely. "It's fine. A lot had happened to you since you have moved here. The whole supernatural thing must have your head working in over drive. It becomes easier, I promise." He smiled at her. "How did you handle it?" She asked him. "I was kind of born into it. It was something my family had done for generations so it was always just a fact to me. A truth of the world that so few truly knew about." He answered. Well that didn't really help her. She remembered to check in with her parents and reminded them that she was at work tonight.

Work moved slowly which was nice. Luna stayed at the desk with her; the German Shepherd seemed to make a strong bond with the teenager over the past few days. Right before closing an emergency call came in for a dog that got into a fight with another dog at the park. Dr. Deaton allowed Veda to assist him in the surgery room. There were some deep punctures that needed to be cleaned before the vet could put in stitches. He showed her the proper way to clean them out. "This one right here is pretty deep; I'm going to have you flush it out with a syringe." Veda nodded her head and working quickly with the instructions.

The owners of Abby the Labrador retriever sat in the waiting room with Luna by their side. The German shepherd brought a small comfort to the anxious family. Her black nose pressed into the leg of the wife and her side rest against the husband's leg. That was how Veda found them when she came from the surgery room with Dr. Deaton. "The doctor will be right out to talk to you." She thought for a moment to call Luna over to her, but there was a calming nature that her dog gave the people in front of her.

Abby's injuries were too serious, nothing was broken and the stitches could be taken out in a week and a half. She had some bald patches where the bite marks were; it was explained that hair had to be removed from the area to make cleaning and stitching more effective. A clear cone was around the dog's neck to prevent her from biting at the stitching. Veda handed the husband a bottle of pills as Dr. Deaton explained them. "This is a pain killer as she will be sore. Just put it in her food and she will eat it right up. Give her half a pill twice a day for the next seven days."

Luna was sent back to her kennel in the back, still limping on her bad leg. Veda gave her a few extra treats for keeping the distraught couple company. She then checked her purse to see a missed call from her house and a few texts from her mother and father. One she was late because of the suddenly emergency and two her had not checked in over an hour. "Dr. Deaton do you think you can talk to my parents if they ask to speak to you? I'm sort of grounded and they think I'm off gallivanting with my friends." The doctor laughed and nodded his head. 'Of course."

The phone only rang once before her mother picked up. For a moment she pictures her parents sitting at the kitchen table glaring at the phone in front of them. "Veda Lynn Devoto!" She pulled the phone away from her ear as her mother screamed into the phone. Dr. Deaton gave her a sympathetic look. "Where in the hell are you? Do you realize how much trouble you are in? I have never thought I'd be doing this with you. Maybe Erik and possibly Gabe but NEVER you!" Ouch that was a slight stab and she thought about hanging up on her mother. That was something she never had to consider before. "Mom, stop." Veda tried to interrupt. "Don't you tell me to stop! Your father just went to Allison's house but you weren't there. Mr. Argent was nice enough to tell him where Scott lives so he is on his way to get you." Veda glared at the phone. "Too bad I'm at work." She blurted out.

Her mother paused. "Veda, I wish you wouldn't lie." What the hell? Veda was really pissed off now. "Fine don't believe me – but here is Dr. Deaton." She all but threw the phone to the doctor. "Hi, Mrs. Sennett; It's doctor Deaton. I'm sorry for keeping Veda here but we had an emergency surgery to perform and I had her assist me." Veda could hear her mother spewing out the apologizes to the doctor. "It's not me that you need to be apologizing to. Veda will be leaving work momentarily and be home shortly after. Have a good night Mrs. Sennett." With that the doctor got off the phone. "She is worried about you." He stated as he handed the strawberry brunette girl her phone. "I know – but I can't tell her the truth. I can't tell her about the supernatural and what I've really been doing. She'll think I'm on drugs." Veda sighed. "You'll figure it out." Deaton stated.

Veda pulled into her driveway and checked her phone. There was still an unread text message. She opened the little envelope icon and smiled; it was Isaac. 'See you after work.' It was funny to think that he was such a welcome thought when all of work she tried not to think of him. Sighing, she got out of her car and walked to the house. The front door opened for her and Julie pulled her into a hug. The other woman was crying. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I just feel like you're so far away since we moved here. You don't talk to me anymore." Veda didn't return the hug whole heartedly. "It's fine mom. You can't have it both ways though. When we lived in other places you told me that I needed friends, that I told you way too much and that I'm supposed to be a rebellious teenager. Now that I have friends and I don't tell you everything you're upset." Veda pulled back. "Just tell me what you want. I can go back to not having friends – it won't bother me at all." She stated. 'Liar.' The voice in her head argued.

"No!" Julie cried out. "You need them. I know you do. I wasn't expecting it though." Tug walked over to the two of them. "It's just hard for your mother to realize that you have grown up and you don't want to be near us ALL the time. I'm sorry if the way we acted was unreasonable. You're still grounded though." He stated.

"That's fine." Veda sighed and looked at them. "I'm going to go to bed. We will have dinner together tomorrow." She stated before going up the stairs. She closed her door behind her and pulled her shirt off; there was some blood from the dog of it – nothing too bad she could get it out with peroxide. She turned her light on and tripped over a stack of books. "Smooth move, Veda." She stated to herself. She looked at the time again and realized Isaac didn't say what time he would be there. She sent him a quick text saying that she was going to shower and he could just wait in her room if he got there before she got out.

Isaac still wasn't there when she did come back into her room. Shrugging her shoulders she decided to do her homework and actually study since midterms were coming up. Another hour had passed and still no sign of Isaac – he didn't even text her. She rolled her shoulders, the two stiff from her leaning over a book. She decided maybe she would watch a movie and if she didn't hear from Isaac by then she was going to bed, she was a little worried though. Maybe something bad happened. She turned around and jumped. There was Isaac sitting on her bed, looking at a book he must have picked up from the floor. "Isaac." She breathed. "You were a cute kid." He stated. "Oh god, not the photo book."She moved quickly over to him and tried to grab it from him.

He of course was faster and pulled it away before she got it. "Iissaaaaccc." She whined out his name causing him to chuckle. "What's wrong Sunshine?" She glared at him, he could tell she didn't mean it but he passed the book over anyway. "When did you get here?" She asked as her tossed the book on the floor, far out of his reach for now. "I've been here about forty-five minutes now." He smiled. "Why didn't you say anything?" She asked. "It was cute to watch you check your phone every few minutes." He placed his hands on her hips. "I was not." She squirmed a little as his fingers tickled her skin. "You thought I wasn't going to come over." He whispered as he watched her try to move away from his hands. "Are you ticklish?" He asked. "No!" She yelped out.

Oh yes she was. Suddenly she was tossed onto the bed, Isaac straddling her waist as his fingers moved like spiders on her sides, causing the girl to go into a fit of laughter. Her laughter was music to his ears and he chuckled with her. "Veda!" A pounding on the door made the two of them stop. "Are you okay?" Her father asked. Thank god she locked the door. 'Yeah sorry, I'm on the phone with Allison, she told me something funny. I'll try to keep it down." She was out of breath, panting as she looked at the boy above her. "Alright, good night."

Isaac moved off of her and pulled a small lunch box off the floor. She raised a brow. "Well Since I couldn't take you out to dinner – I made us some. It's not fancy just peanut butter and jelly." He pulled to two sandwiches out along with two cans of coca cola. There was a side of fruit snacks for each of them as well. "Best dinner ever." She smiled at him and he rolled his eyes. "Don't make fun of it or I'll eat your share." He stated. "No I'm serious – no one has ever made be food besides my parents and the lunch ladies. Thank you Isaac." There was a small pause between the two of them. "Want to watch a movie with me?" She asked. He agreed but they didn't pay attention to the movie much – it was a comedy they both seen more than once. They just talked more about themselves, about the Kanima and midterms.

When it was time for Isaac to head out Veda joined him over to the window. "Thank you for coming over tonight." She stated and he just stared again. "Seriously, I must have something on my face all the time." She stated and rubbed her sleeve over her face. "It is gone?" He laughed. "Sorry I was distracted." Veda frowned. "Yeah, cause some thing was on my face. You really need to start tell me these things instead-" Her words died out as Isaac placed a hand on the side of her next, pulling her a little closer to his face. "Isaac?" She whispered as she blushed. "You're beautiful." He whispered before pressing his lips to hers.

The kiss was nice, firm and slow. It wasn't filled with passionate need, but there was definitely some kind of passion there. Veda's heartbeat started racing, her hands wrapping around to the back of his neck, her fingers tangling into his curly hair. His hand was buried in her hair while the second pulled her closer by her hips, the two teenagers flushed against each other. Isaac pulled back from her slowly, smiling that he finally did it. He thought about it all day. "Good night Sunshine." He whispered to her as he opened his eyes. Her gray ones stared back into his blue ones. She pressed a quick two second peck to his lips. She had 100 questions but she really didn't want to ask them – she didn't want to ruin whatever moment they were having. "Good night Stud."

A/N: I hope that makes up for the late update. I also apologize for any spelling mistakes. I don't have a Beta and sometimes I miss when I double read. Anyway review it will make me happy.