Chapter -9
Everything Will Be Fine
By the time I was waving Stiles good bye, I had realized it was getting dark; we would have been chatting for hours. Stile's is surprisingly sweet, I giggled thinking back to a few minutes ago when he wanted to walk me in, I laughed at him but I refused his offer. He didn't need to get the wrong impression.
I heated up some left over casserole and sat on the lounge.
I was feeling guilty, poor Isaac. I knew he has difficulties with his father but to find out he was the only suspect for the murder would be tormenting. Would he have time to grieve while he was battling to defend his innocents?
I must be the worst person instead of trying my hardest to help support Isaac I took the afternoon to relax and laugh with Stiles. Isaac had told me I was the only person he confided in, I should have gone to the station and told the police he was with me in my bed all night.
I think he was here the whole night; he was gone when I woke up. He left a note explaining dad was moving around the house, but that would only make it sometime after midnight and I didn't wake till six. Oh my god what if he had? Gone and killed his father in that time? I shivered it was a scary thought. The shy, submissive Isaac Lahey a killer? No I must not think like that.
Tomorrow I will go and see him and set everything straight, it will be perfectly fine tomorrow.
The long day had taken a toll I was tried, my mind scattered I needed to shower wash away the layer of guilt condemning my skin. The shower only relieved some of my nerves.
I lay in bed rolling from side to side trying to get comfortable, Sleep was avoiding me.
I woke drenched in sweat I had a feint memory of a nightmare. Isaac was screaming at me to do something to help, but where was he? I couldn't see him anywhere; I spun around and around "Isaac" I called out but everything was pitch black. I shake my head clearing the memory.
I picked up my mobile phone and check the time 5:45am and one new message.
I must have been too distracted to hear my phone go off, the message was from Stiles
Hey Mia I'll pick you up for school, we forgot about your truck
SHIT… after everything that happened yesterday I had forgotten my truck Jesus, I hope no one smashed anything.
I sent a quick reply
Awesome, see you then
There was no point in going back to sleep now so I got out of bed gathering my clothes.
I picked out my black skinny jeans and my favorite green Paramore tee. Packing away my work uniform into the closet vowing to call in sick so I could go see Isaac after school, Maybe he would have already been released before I got there? The idea made me smile.
I ventured down stairs quietly not to wake dad. I put my earphones in and start preparing my breakfast of cereal and milk, I was bobbing my head up and down to the beat when I felt a finger tap me on the shoulder. Oh my god.
I jumped knocking over my bowl of cereal. I turned to see a very grumpy father, I pulled my earphones out.
"Jesus dad you nearly gave me a heart attack" I said defensively
"Well you gave me one when I came home and your truck wasn't here" dads eye brows rose up as he spoke
"Lucky I checked your bed room, I was ready to call the police" He had folded his arms and had leaned against the kitchen counter.
"Dad, I'm so sorry I can explain" dad leaned in and kissed me on the head; he grabbed a clean coffee mug and boiled the kettle.
"I'm glad you're ok honey, but at least let me know in the future" I took his calming as a sign to continue
"I had a really rough day and a friend bought me home"
"Jenna?" dad asked
"Err… No a new friend Stiles" Dad stopped what he was doing and looked at me with squinting eyes.
"Mia, what have I told you about boys in our home when I'm not here, in fact anytime full stop"
'Dad no, eww he just dropped me off in the drive way, he didn't get out of his jeep"
I sighed dad was always over protective of me regarding the male species; I always put it down to mum leaving him for another man.
"Doesn't sound like a respectful boy" He sipped his coffee; I rolled my eyes at him I was going to argue back when there was a knock on the front door.
Shit I hope that wasn't Stiles, it wouldn't improve dad's mood
Dad walked out of the kitchen into the living room and opened the door to Petta the police woman and the Sheriff… oh no what's happened to my truck?
The Sheriff cleared his throat "Good morning Mr. Hamilton"
"Morning Sheriff, Please call me Kevin" dad offered his hand to the sheriff
"Thank you Kevin, we would like to ask your daughter some questions regarding a missing student she was last seen with?"
Stile's is missing? Oh no!
"Mia, can you come here please?" dad half yelled as I walked form the kitchen. I could see a concerned look on dads face
"Morning officers" I said politely
"Mia you are aware Isaac Lahey was placed in lock up yesterday morning?"
"Yes" I answered, I was anxious to hear what was wrong.
"Have you seen Mr. Lahey since then?" my mouth dropped open Isaac?
"No…I was told not to visit the station till today"
'WHAT… you know this Lahey kid?" My dad was angry again.
"Mr. Hamilton we don't suspect your daughter of any crime, somehow Mr. Lahey was broken out of our holding cells last night during a raid on the station"
"What Isaac's gone?" I couldn't believe it what the … was going on here?
"We had neighbors report a possible sighting around your property last night" I couldn't speak was Isaac here? I shivered was I his next victim?
Dad chimed in at that moment
"I work late I didn't get home until 1:30 maybe they were mistaken?"
At that exact moment Stiles appeared on the porch I took the opportunity to grab my school bag off the lounge ducking between dad and the officers as I headed out the door.
"what's going…" Stiles started to say, I cut him off
"Stiles perfect timing let's go, I'll explain in the car, bye dad" I pulled Stiles by his hand towards his jeep
"MIA, Don't …leave we need to talk about this" I heard my dad yelling from the porch
We made it to Stiles jeep I turned around and waved good bye pretending I hadn't heard him.
We jumped in and Stiles put the jeep into gear and we took off.
"Gee, Morning to you too" Stiles whined
"Sorry" I gave him puppy dog eyes
"So what's going on here" he asked
"Well remember when you said I was Isaac next victim" Stiles looked at me
"Yeah… well I was only joking" He bobbed his head
"Well I think you were right, apparently he was stalking around my house last night" Stiles mouth dropped open
"STILES look at the road" I yelled Stiles sharply turned the steering wheel and we swerved back into our lane.
Silence fell between us until we arrived at school Stiles parked his Jeep next to my truck.
I barely waited for him to stop to jump out of the jeep to inspect my baby for any damage
Stiles leaned against his jeep watching me
"Mia I think I should escort you between classes and you should eat lunch with me today… if there's a roaming maniac out there trying to hurt you… someone needs to watch your back"
I looked up from where I was checking out my tray. I laughed
"Stiles it's school Stiles don't be silly" He looked offended so I walked over to where he was standing
"I won't take no for an answer it's what friends do for each other" He crossed his arms and looked down
I smiled he thinks we are friends
"I suppose I could use a body guard" I laughed at Stiles flexing his muscles.
Stiles walked me from class to class all morning, I was flattered.
I found myself day dreaming about his adorable geeky personality.
In no time at all it was lunch, I was still excited when I found Stiles waiting just outside the class room door.
"May I?" He said gesturing his elbow out
I linked arms with his, his skin was warm giving me goose bumps. We walked arms linked to the cafeteria.
Stiles lead us to a table where Scott his best friend was making eyes at Allison who was returning it with a smile.
"Hey guys this is Mia" Stiles introduced me, Allison reached over the table and shook my hand
"Hey Stiles has told us all about you, it's fantastic to finally be meeting you" I smiled proudly Stiles talking about me?
Scott pattered me on the back
"Welcome, sit down"
The group talked about their plans to sneak into the ice rink, we all laughed at Stiles as he pouted about being teased. I was invited, but thinking better of dads words this morning, he would probably be waiting at home, plus I didn't want to be a third wheel Lydia would be there and Stiles would be preoccupied, even though he begged me to reconsider.
Unfortunately the bell rang and lunch was over to fast. I was surprised at my disappointment it was so much fun enjoying everyone's company, feeling like I was a part of something. I had friend's actual friends as we walked back to class Stiles new better then to interrupt my thoughts.
We arrived at my History lesson I didn't really know why but I grabbed Stiles hand
"Err… Thank you… I mean for yesterday and today…you saved me from misery and you even introduced me to your friends… your my hero" My fingered interlinked with his, I stood on tip toes and quickly kissed him on the cheek.
I don't know what came over me, but I needed to show him how grateful I was. He stood there with his mouth handing open like a dork. I laughed and walked into the class.
It wasn't long until the school day was over
Stiles and I had made small talk as he walked me to where our vehicles where parked.
Scott was already waiting against Stiles Jeep
It was suddenly awkward I went to hug Stiles goodbye but he went to shake my hand which ended up bumping my boob. He turned so red I thought he was going to explode
"Yup…Bye" I said quickly getting into my truck. Dam
I pulled out my phone putting on my best sick voice and called work. I explained I was highly contagious and my nose my running like a leaky tap. The manager was grossed out. telling me to come back to work when I was feeling better.
I sat in my truck relieved, but why did I call in sick? It hit me I had forgotten about this morning and finding out Isaac was missing
Where was he? I hope he was safe and not plotting to murder me. Although he had plenty of time to kill me the night before I doubted he really was going to hurt me.
I was just scared and worried about where Isaac was.
I pulled into the drive way, I confirmed my suspicions dad's sedan was still home. I sighed
