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Summary: Derek agreed to torture Chloe in Math
Disclaimer: Kelly Armstrong owns all characters and Darkest Powers
Derek's PROV
My body was sweating profusely and I could feel my muscles cramping. It has been days since I changed and my body could not take the strain any longer. I stumbled down the stairs and out the front door. I barely made it to the clearing before I collapsed. I breathed deeply and relaxed my muscles. I could feel the bones in my body shift and take a new shape. I felt my teeth extend into lethal weapons and my jaw bone extend into a muzzle. Black fur began to extend into a full coat.
I fell into the heap on the ground. The change was always more painful when it was forced than on command. I shut off my immediate thought and listened to instincts as my wolf took over.
I woke up to my alarm at six A.M. I took moment to smell the air and make sure all things were safe. I could hear Tori and Simons loud snores and my dad's deep breaths. I groaned as my stomach growled and flipped the covers off my body. I swung my feet over the edge of the bed.
I walked down the stairs and headed to the kitchen. After my change last night I had no problem sleeping, but I could feel the ache from my muscles.
I grabbed a green apple in the kitchen and ate it out side. I walked to the mailbox and grabbed the paper. I set the mail on the counter I threw away the core. I headed into my bathroom started my hot shower to relax my muscles. I got dressed for the day and walked down to the kitchen again. I sat down at one of the bar stools and faced my dad. He had a mug full of hot coffee and the paper in hand.
"Hey, dad". I greeted him.
He looked up. "What's up buddy"? He said cheerfully.
"I'm going to stay after school and tutor." I said.
"Oh, ok just text me if you need anything." He said smiling. I grunted a reply. Simon and Tori came racing down the stairs. I shook my head as I walked out to my truck. I started the engine as Tori came out of the house. Simon followed behind her yelling. Now what he was yelling, I have no clue. Tori quickly put him in a binding spell to make him shut up.
Chloe's PROV
I woke up in a good mood today. I had a long dreamless sleep that recharged my battery. I rolled out of bed and tried to clear my head of sleep. I went into the kitchen and started making my coffee. I stopped by my bathroom to brush my teeth and comb through my hair. I went to my room and put on a pair of jeans and a t shirt. I slipped on flip flops and grabbed my bag I finished my coffee before my Aunt came to pick me up for school. I put my cup in the sink and grabbed my keys before locking the door.
Aunt Lauren had her radio tuned into a morning talk show where they talked about the weather and the latest news. I listened along and gazed out the window. We said our goodbyes as she dropped me off and I reminded her I would be staying after school with Derek today.
The morning was pretty slow I had talked to my friends and found out that Nate latest relationship has ended with quite the amount of drama something about she started to talk to another guy. I passed Simon in the hall between classes he would smile before his friend or a mob of girls would grab his attention. Over all the morning was mellow. I walked into art class with a friendly exchange to the teacher. I slid into my seat across from Simon. He smiled at me. We talked easily back and forth with each other. The conversation flowed easily. We had quite a bit of stuff in common. He was easy to relax and have thoughtless conversation. All was well until he brought up this afternoon. A blush rushed up to my cheeks and spread to my ears. I stumbled to think of an excuse, but he just held up his hand. He smiled sweetly and thanked me.
"What are you thanking me for?" I asked.
He laughed softly, "Thanks for talking to Derek and getting him out of the house, even if it is a bout school." He smiled sweetly.
"Oh it's no problem he offered to help me." I told him. After that we changed the subject to music until we had to clean up our supplies before the bell. Simon walked until we had to go our separate ways.
I walked to English with butterflies in my stomach, I needed to get a hold of myself. I walked into the class room and saw that Derek was already there, typical. I sat in my seat beside him with a small hello. Thankfully the teacher started class and put us to busy work. After the class ended I decided to talk to him about today.
"Um, Derek?" I said to his back. "What do you want to do about this afternoon?" I asked keeping my head down.
"I thought we would go to the library, and I would look over your test." He said
I looked up to his eyes and held his gaze. "Thank you I really appestat it I hope I'm not more trouble than I'm worth." I said with a sad smile. I looked down and blushed.
"You'll do fine. It's no trouble" He said with a slight smile. My heart started to beet faster. What was wrong with me?
We walked to the cafeteria together and stood in the lunch line. I could feel Liz's gaze burning the back of my head. I tried to avoid looking at her but when I glanced over at her she gave me a questioning look. I smiled at her and looked over at Derek. He had seen the look Liz had given me.
"Um, do you want to sit together?" I asked to cover up the silence that had settled between us.
"No Thanks", He said.
"Oh, well see you later then." I said.
"Alright Bye." He said and left.
I walked over to my lunch table to see Liz practically vibrating with excitement. Be for I could give her my greeting she bombarded me with questions.
"What was that about?"
"How do you know him?"
"What is going on between you two?"
"Are you dating?"
At that last one made me stop her. She was so funny about things like that. I sighed and gave her a funny look.
"That is Derek; he is in my English class. He is going to help me in Math because I'm on the verge of failing. No we are not in any way dating." I told her.
"Do you like him?" she asked.
"No, I don't even know him that much." I said. After that she left me alone to join a different conversation.
The final bell rung and I heaved a great sigh of relief. I went to my locker and grabbed things for homework and all my math things. I walked to the library. I nodded at people who politely past by me in the hall. I walked into the library and waved and gave a slight smile to the librarian. I walked to the farthest corner of the room and sat down in one of the chairs at a small wooden table. I checked the time and it was already 3:50 PM. I might as well start on my other homework than just sit here and waste time.
At 4:30 the library doors opened and shut. I looked up to see Derek.
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Peace, Love, and All,
Kris
