The Big Move
Part 4
Disclaimer: For those who've been wanting a 4th part! Set before Junior year for Scott and Freshman year for the GMW kids.
Summary: Riley and Maya aren't making Lucas' life all that easy. Scott's around to offer support. Or something close to it!
"Have you ever been stuck between two girls who are sisters in all but blood?" Came the unexpected question from Lucas Friar as he sat near Scott at Topanga's one day during the early days of the Summer.
Scott stared at him for a moment before answering. "Uhh. No, can't say I have. Let me guess, Riley and Maya?"
The look he got in return told him all he needed to know. "How'd you know?" Asked the worn out teen.
Causing Scott to snort. "You kiddin'? Cora's got a betting pool goin' on the whole thing."
Something Kira had not been too approving of either. A groan escaped Lucas as he really didn't need to know that! "Zay know?"
"Yep."
"Of course he does." His fellow Texan practically had a nose for that kinda thing!
Scott gave him a sympathetic look while feeling glad he wasn't in the younger teen's shoes! He'd rather take on a Kanima anyday! "Some interesting bets she's got for it too if ya wanna know about 'em."
"I… Why not. Can't be that bad, right?"
Gotta admire the optimism! "Might not think that way after I tell you, but here goes. First bet: 5 dollars on you finally getting fed up with things and telling the girls off for not letting you get a say, followed by deciding to give it a shot with a different girl. Second bet: 4 dollars on Maya getting fed up with keeping how she feels all bottled up and exploding and possibly going for it with you-"
"Wait, why such low bets?" As he figured they'd be a little higher then that!
"Well… Cause everyone's pretty sure the third and final bet is a sure fire 50 on it all blowing up at the worst possible moment in the faces of all three of you." Scott told him.
Gaining a grimace from the Texan as knowing their luck, it probably would! "By the way, I'm not supposed to tell you or the girls any of this so if you could, keep quiet about it, alright?"
Cause if Cora found out he'd been talking on things he shouldn't, she'd chase him with one of Mrs. Yukimura's swords! Which… Seemed to be a favorite threat of her's and it reminded him a little too much of Derek's about throats and teeth. "Yeah, sure." Muttered Lucas distractedly.
Things were silent for a short time until Lucas turned his head in Scott's direction. "What do you think I should do?" He asked curiously.
"Question is, what should YOU do? Not what someone else thinks you should do."
"I… I want to confront the girls, I'm tired of not gettin' a say as I have as much of a right to one since I'm in the middle of it." Decided Lucas with some annoyance laced in his voice.
As it wasn't fair they decided everything and he had to be okay with it cause he's supposedly always okay with everything. "Then I guess you know what to do, man."
Lucas nodded at that. "Yeah! You're right! I'm gonna go over to Riley's right now since Maya's bound to be there too right now!" He declared as he shot to his feet, eager to follow through on his words.
"Need backup on this?"
Turning to him with a pleading expression on his face was all Scott needed to know. "If ya wouldn't mind!"
Getting to his feet, the Wolf clapped him on the shoulder with a grin. "I don't mind at all, its good to see you makin' a stand for yourself."
"Thanks, Scott."
The two shared grins with one another and made to leave but was stopped by the voice of Katy Hart. "Hold it right there!"
Both turned to her as that tone of voice did not sound good at all! "Not you, Lucas, you can go stand outside and wait for Scott."
"Yes ma'am!"
And once he was out, Katy fixed our heroic Wolf a look that he didn't back down from. "Are you trying to influence Cora's betting pool?" Of course she didn't approve of that but it still felt wrong to lnfluence it regardless!
He gave her an offended look. "Of course not, I'm against it like you are and really think he needs to stand up to the girls."
"You know my daughter and Riley are like a force of nature that is nearly impossible to stop, right?" Katy asked just to be clear that he knew.
Heck, Riley was still taking issue with Scott over his Lacrosse love as it is from time to time! A nod came from Scott. "Yeah, but I've honestly faced worse then them back home."
Life threatening situations and dealing with the realities of being a Werewolf topped those two easily every single time in his view. "And I do mean worse."
"Well… I'm glad you're away from all that then, Scott. I really am."
"Thank you. Now, I'm off to support Lucas."
"Good luck!" She called out to him as he walked off. As he and Lucas were probably gonna need it!
Author's Notes: Perhaps they will, perhaps they won't!
