Kira and I had been sitting at our table for ten minutes trying to distract me from the moronic boys I called my friends. A well manicured hand reached over my shoulder taking my drink from me as I brought it up to my lips to sip it. I turned slightly in my spot to look over my shoulder to see Lydia sipping my milkshake.
"Marshmallow?" She questioned "Surprising, but not shocking" She smirked sitting down next to us.
"Where have you been?" I quested as she handed my drink back
"Talking some sense into Liam and Isaac" She informed us
"I think Theo could've used some of that" Kira added
"Agreed, Liam and Isaac went to help calm him down" She informed us ,I shook my head
"Since when did Stiles become my normal guy friend?" I questioned getting giggles from both girls
The three of us sat there talking about how hot headed our friends had become, not long after Mason showed up with a cone of blue cotton candy bigger then his head. Mason took a seat next to Kira sitting down he held the cotton candy in the middle of the table. The four us pulled sheets of the candy floss from the mound nibbling in silence. Mason stopped mid bite of his piece of candy his eyes some what wide as he stared behind me.
When Kira had stopped I knew something was up, I turned my head to look behind me. The boy's and Malia were walking towards us. For a second my heart stopped seeing Liam's eye swollen and bruised. I jumped to my feet as I scrambled over to the group pushing passed my brother and Isaac.
"Liam what happened?" I asked cupping his face as he avoided eye contact with me. " What happens to him?!" I turned on my heels to face the boys. all looked down voided eye contact with me.
"Theo punched him" Isaac was the first to crack
"Why?" I asked bitterly.
"No idea.. Once Scott got his off those guys Theo just walked up to him and punched him"
Something inside me changed like a switch had been flicked off, I could feel an unusual anger burning up inside me. My heart was pounding as my vision tunneled on Theo who has been walking behind Liam. I dropped my hand from Liam's face I'm sure if I could see the look in my eyes it would of been of fire and rage.
Stepping around Liam I stormed up to Theo who had been trailing behind the group of boys. As I got closer to him his head perked up a he watched me. My hand balled into a first as my side as I got near him we both stopped dead in our tacks inches away from each other. Theo opened his mouth to speak but before he could get a sound out, without a word or second thought. I I reached my arm back before thrusting it forwards and up my first colliding with the side of Theo jaw with a cracking sound.
As gasps surrounded us pain rung through my hand shooting up my arm but I didn't flinch. I glared at Theo for a couple moments before turning quickly on my heels. I bit the inside of my lip as pain rang through my hand. The entire pack was staring at me wide eyes and shocked, I was not a violent person. I play fought with Stiles and occasionally Liam but I never purposely hit someone. As they all stood there staring at me I felt horrible, I looked down avoiding there gaze as I took long strides away from the group. Holding my hand trying to ignore the pain that filled it, I went straight for the Century wheel hoping I'd be able to use it for a means of escape.
As I sat down on the bench seat my hopes were dashed as Isaac snuck on before the worker closed the door and sent us up. we sat in silence as I stared down on the floor not wanting Isaac to see me on the verge of tears. I always did everything I could to be strong not let the others see me as weak just because I was human. Isaac stretched his hand out gently touching mine, I could see black veins forming as he took the pain away.
I forced myself to look up at him even though the tears were threatening my eyes, Isaac leaned forward gently pulling me into his chest. I wrapped my arms around him as he gently rubbed my back in a comforting motion. He held me for practically the entire ride before either of us said a word.
"It's okay to cry Han" Isaac said softly
"I can't be weak Isaac.." I mumbled into his chest, Isaac pulled away looking me in the eyes.
"You, weak?" He scoffed "Is that some kind of joke?" Isaac questioned.
I gave him a confused look as he cupped my cheeks with both hands. His eyes locked with mine a serious look on his face.
"Hannah you are the bravest person I know, you're braver than any of us. Your brother got turned into a werewolf, you stood by his side and helped him with everything, you helped him defeat Peter as an Alpha. You had always been there for me when it came to my dad, you stood up to the man." He told me
"You supported me and did everything you could to convince everyone that I hadn't killed him. You stood up to Jackson as the Kanima more then once, you stood up to Derek. Every bad thing we've been through all the fights and losses. You were the one that kept every one else strong. you found the good in everyone." Isaac explained to me causing the tears to come down more.
The ride had stopped as Isaac lifted me up holding me to him as we walked off the ride. I froze seeing the pack minus Theo standing in front of us waiting for us to get off the ride.
"Without you, I wouldn't of learned control Hannah. I wouldn't be the true Alpha" Scott informed me
"You were the only one who didn't think I was crazy, since day one you always had my back everybody I found you were there" Lydia added
"Without you I wouldn't be human Hannah" Malia told me
"Han, you are the glue that keeps this pack going. When I was possessed, you were that light that kept bringing me back"
"You're braver than any of us Hannah, You don't ask questions you don't think about the risks, if one of us get hurt or are in danger you're right there ready to stand and fight" Kira told me
"So dont ever think you're not strong Hannah, you may be human but you're the strongest one here" Scott added at the end
"You all better hug me right now before I turn in a puddle." I sniffled between the tears streaming down my face.
Of course Lydia and Malia let out big awes even Stiles let one out as they all enveloped me in a large group hug. I smiled to myself with the tears still streaming down my face right here in there arms made me feel safer then I had ever felt. When the group had finally pulled away Scott kept his arm around me keeping me at his side as we walked.
The pack spent a couple more hours hanging out a the fair with no sight of Theo anywhere. Once Masons mom had called forcing him to go home we decided it was best for us all to head home for the night. Separating into now Stiles Jeep, my dad's car and Isaacs rental when dad dropped us off we made plans for brunch deciding that none of us teens would be up for breakfast. Stiles, Malia and Lydia had to go home leaving Isaac Stiles and Scott and I to have a movie night at the house. I stayed by Isaac's side the entire night some what upset that he had to leave in the morning.
When morning rolled around and my alarm started beeping at me I rolled out of bed turning my alarm clock off before swinging my feet over the edge. I was anxious about going to brunch alone with my father, we hadn't had a full conversation with just the two of us since I was 8. Standing up I stretched as I walked over to my dresser. Taking my pre set outfit off the top of my dresser I headed into my bathroom for a shower.
After I had showered got dressed into my black dress with a white collar did my hair and makeup with twenty minutes to spare. Heading downstairs I went straight for the chair I crossed my legs using my hands to hold them as I shook them nervously. After a couple minutes I switched over to the other leg still shaking my legs nervously.
I wasn't sure how long I had been sitting there but I had crossed uncrossed and re crossed my legs a half a dozen times at least. I was becoming more and more nervous with each second. My eyes darted up to the clock, he was only five minutes late. After another ten minutes had slowly gone by I checked my phone, there was no new messages.
"He just running late" I said quietly to myself in a convincing tone
I opened a game app up on my phone as I waited for him, the idea of the game was to grow your shark by eating other fish and people. I had gotten sucked into the game, not noticing or really realizing how long I had playing until Scott and Stiles came stomping tiredly down the stairs. Pulling my eyes away from the screen I saw Scott giving me a confused look.
"Han what are you still doing here?, Dad was supposed to pick you up over an hour ago" Scott asked confused, Shrugged lightly
"He's just running late like usual" I told him with a smile.
"Alright.." Scott said suspiciously as him and Stiles made there way into the kitchen
I went back to my game, I was going to give him the benefit of the doubt. He had made a promise that he'd be here and I trusted him to be. I sat there on the chair my head down eyes focused on the game not really paying attention to Scott or my brother as they roamed around the house. I sat there zoned out on my phone not really paying attention to the time until my phone had died. I scrunched my nose unhappily as I looked up at the clock, my heart dropped. I had been sitting there waiting for two and half hours.
I took in a deep breath, getting up I walked over to the side table against the wall. Taking the phone charger from the bowl of rather random items that Mom, Scott Myself and sometimes even Stiles would empty our pockets into. Plugging the charger into the wall I plugged it into my phone leaving it there I let it charge. I started passing around the living room for a while still waiting for my father to show up. Every so often I'd walk over to the front window and peek out the curtain. There was no sign of his car or any other then Stiles jeep.
Twenty more minutes passed before took Scott's lacrosse stick and ball that had been sitting on the bay window bench before walking outside. resting them on the porch I walked around to the side of the house dragging the lacrosse net around to the front. I was running out of idea to keep myself distracted and entertained as I waited. So I decided while I waited I'd practice lacrosse, Liam was always telling me I needed to work on my aim.
Going over to the deck I picked the lacrosse stick up with the ball still in the netting. I swung it lightly just like the boy's did during games and practice. I stood a good distance away from the net as I raised the stick before flicking it causing the ball to go flying; I went over the net by a couple inches. I rolled my eyes at myself going to retrieve the ball.
I continued throwing and retrieving the ball, getting in a lucky shot or two every five or so shots. I continued to practice till Scott and Stiles walked out the front door. Stiles saying his goodbyes as he headed for the jeep to no doubt go home. I turned to face the front porch, Scott was leaning against the railing with a sympathetic look on his face.
"Han.. It's been over four hours.. I don't think he's coming.." Scott admitted avoiding eye contact.
I let out a small sigh, I knew he was right even if I didn't want to admit it or say it out loud. I felt like an idiot having hope in him actually believing he'd show up, letting him in and trusting him just for him to break it all again. I didn't say anything to Scott as I started dragging the net back to the side of the house. Scott was quick to hurry over to my and help me drag the rather heavy net back to it's resting spot.
When the net was back in it's spot Scott draped his arm on my shoulders. He knew that I was hurt but he wasn't going to say anything about it unless I did. I leaned against him as we walked into the house together. I put the Lacrosse stick back on the bay window bench as Scott watched me closely.
"Wanna make something to eat?" he suggested
"Yeah im starving" I exaggerated causing him to chuckle.
The two us walked into the kitchen and after a couple minutes of debating started making our late lunch. After making it we headed into the living room eating our food while we relaxed with some Tv. Mom came home not long after nibbling on Scott and I's left overs before heading straight to bed. Scott and I stayed downstairs watching tv and playing some video games till dinner time.
Scott assisted me with dinner before he had to run and meet Kira. Mom and I sat and ate dinner together me doing everything to avoid the father topic. Not long after dinner she had got called back into work and was leaving for the night. After she had left I cleaned up the kitchen and relaxed with the lion king.
After the movie I had a rather long bubble bath before I got changed into pj's that consisted of sweatpants and tank top before I headed to bed. Turning the lights off as I walked into my room I walked over to my bed crawling under the covers. I was more then ready to have this day over and done with. Resting my head on the pillow I closed my eyes waiting for the dark to over take me.
I shot up in my bed gasping for air my hand instantly clutching my throat as the weight was lifted off it. My heart was pounding in my chest I could hear it in my head like war drums my entire body shaking. Tears blurred my vision in the dark I took shaky breaths. I could feel the panic of my nightmare settling. I wasn't sure what had scared me, I just remembered running and something gripping my throat crushing me.
A roar of thunder from outside cause me to jump letting out a weak scream. My breaths quick and rapid as my heart picked up again. I knew Scott wasn't home he would of been in here the second I woke up. I took a deep breath trying to calm myself down the fear still haunting the back of my mind. I looked down at the clock it was 1:30 am, as I stated to look up I saw a shadows moving along my walls. I closed my eyes telling myself it was just the tree in the light causing them. No matter how hard I tried to convince myself it was nothing the fear refused to go away.
A shadow moved along my closet as lightning lit up the sky and with that fight and flight kicked in. I knew once I calmed down and relaxed Id feel like an idiot but at this moment none of that mattered. I bolted down the stairs in my socks took my bike helmet off the coat rack and the spare house key. I unlocked the door opening and locking it behind me before running for my bike while I put my helmet on.
I didn't care that I was in socks or that it was pouring rain, or that I was still somewhat crying. I got on my bike and started pedaling. It was like a self defense mechanism taking over as I peddled. I flinched at every roar of thunder and every flash of lightning. My bike sliding out from under me on the wet grass as bailed from it scrambling towards the house.
I didn't go for the door instead I went for the vine covered lattice climbing up the side of the house. Climbing it I pulled myself up onto the roof holding on tightly as I slid across it. I heard a window scrape open causing me to freeze. My head slowly turning in the dark to see Liam's head sticking out his window and a confused and concerned look on his face.
"Oh my god Hannah what the hell are you doing!" He said in a harsh whisper.
Liam climbed halfway out his window reaching for me, I reached my arm out letting him take it and assist me towards the window. As I got near the window Liam pulled both of us into it pulling me to his chest I gripped on tightly. My body still shaking from the fear as well as the cold from my wet skin. Liam rubbed my back in a comforting and warming motion as I held onto him for a few more minutes before pulling away. I tucked a piece of wet hair behind my ear as I looked up at him in the dimly lit room.
"How did you know I was out there.." I questioned him.
"I heard your heart…" he mumbled nervously even in dim light I could see a faint blush on his cheek.
"I had a nightmare.. and I panicked…" I told him honestly now that I had calmed down it felt stupid to say.
"Wanna spend the night?" he offered softly, I nodded lightly.
"I dont want to be alone.." I mumbled
Liam lightly pulled me to him wrap his arms around me once more. I wrapped mine around him holding myself to him. Liam ran his hand down my wet hair gently stroking it in a soothing fashion.
"You'll never be alone Hannah, I'll always be here for you" Liam mumbled softly into the top of my head
"Thank you" I whispered back a small smile on my face as I hugged him tighter.
"Why don't I find you something dry" he suggested separating from me.
Liam kept a hand on my back as he walked me over to his bed sitting me down gently on it. I looked at his shirt it was soaked from where I had hugged him.I tilted my head to the side as i looked at him.
"You might want to find yourself something too" I informed him
Liam looked down at his now wet tank shirt, shrugging his shoulders he pulled it off over his head and tossed it in hamper. Liam went over to his dresser as I pulled my wet socks off leaving them on the floor. Liam pulled out a tee shirt tossing it lightly at me before turning his back to me and covering his face. I put Liams shirt on over my tank top before sliding my arms out from my tank and standing up. I wiggled the stretchy shirt down my body wiggling it off my legs before sitting down.
After slipping my arms through the t shirt sleeves I turned slightly picking a pillow up off the bed, Turning back around I lightly tossed the pillow at Liams back. Spinning around he smiled at me, picking the pillow up off the floor as he walked over to the bed. I slid myself across the bed before pulling the covers down, Liam sat down next to me. Sliding the covers over our legs Liam laid down stretching his arm out.
It was a familiar position for the two of us, with everything that happened with berserkers and Liam's nightmares. I had spent more than once sneaking over to his house in the middle of the night when he texted me; to help comfort him. When Stiles found out he was very much not impressed while Scott on the other hand seemed fine with it.
I manouvered myself closer to him till our hips touched before laying down. His arm wrapping around my back as I turned into face him tucking my hands in front of me. Liam pulled the blankets up over us more as I snuggled closer into him Liam's hand lazily traced up and down my side in a soothing fashion. Liam turned slightly gently holding me to his chest still tracing up my arm as he wrapped the other around my waist.
Liam rested his forehead rested against mine, tracing up and down my arm Liam brushed his thumb against my cheek briefly before lowering it back to my arm. I looked up at him briefly he was watching me a small smile barely visible on his lips. I tilted my head down resting it on his bare chest lightly placing my hand over his heart I closed my eyes. I laid there focusing I could feel his heart beating, it was a soothing feeling. Laying there as he continued to trace my arm I could feel the rhythm of my own heart starting to match his. Laying there in his arms I slowly felt myself drifting to sleep.