Please don't go
Chapter - 10
I sat in my truck fidgeting with the gear stick I wasn't ready to go inside, I never before have I run out on dad; I always went out of my way to make sure he knew everything that was going on, since the night with Isaac everything was changing I was acting out of character.
How much should I tell dad about Isaac?
I didn't think telling him I may be in love with a fugitive was really a good idea, what could I say?
Might as well go inside; I slowly drag myself out of the driver's seat pulling my school bag out with me. I double checked to make sure the truck was locked, I wonder if I should check over my truck again just in case I missed something the first time but probably should just go inside and face facts.
Opening the front door I was met with a wonderful smell, dad must be cooking my favorite chicken casserole, hmm my mouth started to water; I could see him moving around the kitchen he was wearing the 'I love dad's cooking' apron I have bought him from last father's day, it always made me smile seeing him wearing it.
He was busy cooking away he hadn't noticed me walk in, I thought I could slip past.
I creped past the kitchen he was humming away; I made it to the first step feeling like I was victorious then I heard dad call out
"Hey kid how was school today?" Dam I dropped my bag on the stairs and walked back in to the kitchen.
"Fine…What's going on here?" Dad was covering a pot he was cooking in
"Well I'm cooking us dinner, we don't get enough time together anymore" I watched as he washed and dried his hand in the skin
"Yeah because you're always working" I said annoyed
"I know kiddo I'm throwing myself into work when I should be here for you" He reached over and pattered my shoulder
"Well it's not all bad" I said shrugging
"I've been making some changes at work it won't happen straight away but it looks like I won't have to work the night shift anymore" I hugged dad that was really exciting news
"Love you dad thank you" He shook me off ruffling my hair
"Love you too, now go get cleaned up for dinner"
I rushed upstairs grabbing my school bag as I went; I tossed it on the bed pausing for a moment as it landed where Isaac has slept
I quickly jumped into the shower to distract myself from my memories of Isaac, I would not think about it now.
I threw on my comfiest pajamas then unpacked my school books spreading it across my desk.
I heard dad calling for dinner
I found dad sitting at the table with a beer in his hand he looks the most relaxed I've seen in ages; I sat down in the seat across the table from him he had already served a big bowel of casserole for me. Yummy I took a mouthful chewed and swallowed
"So how did you get out of working today? I asked dad
I was curious, things might be going to change but currently he worked six days a week working the long hours to avoid coming home; He had too many painful memories of living with mum.
I remember two months after she had finished packing up all her belongings and moving out; I would find asleep on the couch it was painful to see my father not even able to sleep in his own bed because he was heartbroken.
Eventually I had come up with the idea to swap rooms, it took dad and me a whole weekend of loud music, painting and the small outbreak of a paint war to swap rooms; It was the first time dad had laughed since mum left, it's also when I realized he didn't need her to be happy I think he realized too that's why we stayed here.
I never had anything to do with her after that. I don't even like calling her mum. She sends me cards on special occasions like birthdays or Christmas. I always pretended to read what she wrote for dad's sake then I would throw them away.
"Why do you think that is?" Dad asked pulling me from my thoughts
"Huh?"
"Are you alright Mia, you seem very distracted tonight?" Dad said looking worried
"Uh…Yeah just thinking about … the dragon lady" Dad chocked on his mouthful
"Mia" Dad scowled he never liked the nice name I made for mum
"Maybe it's time you spent some time with her" dad said looking down at his plate fiddling with his fork
"What no… I never want to see that woman again" I shake my head how ridiculous
"Come on now Mia we've spoken about his, She is your mother no matter what happened between us, isn't for you to judge her" I rolled my eyes
How many times has dad tried asking me to go and visit her, If she really wanted to see me she could pick up the phone and call.
"Let's talk about something else" I glared at dad showing I meant it
I stuffed as much food as possible in my mouth; I didn't want to say anything I would regret. He is still in love with the dragon lady and secretly he wishes she would return home, figuring out her twenty year old toy boy can't provide for her like her husband and daughter can.
"Well then maybe you could explain why the sheriff wanted to speak to you about Isaac"
Dam
"Um… there isn't really anything to say dad" I couldn't look dad in the eyes I didn't want to talk to him about boys
"I took the whole night off to spend with you and you're not even trying Mia" he had the sulkiest face
Aww gods damn it I don't want to hurt him
"ok…well we both have English and chemistry class together, we always partner up and help each other with projects" I wondered if dad would accept that
"And…?" Dad gestured me to continue on
"He's tall, curly honey colored hair, amazing blue eyes, he's great a bit shy but it's really cute" I blushed realizing I had just drifted off into my thoughts and said it all that out loud to my dad
"Ah I see, you have a crush on him?" Dad said giving me the, I know what you're talking about look
Then I decided to explain about Isaac's father maybe that would make him understand about the sheriff visiting this morning.
I told dad most things Isaac told me about being beaten and locked away and how he had come to me for support, leaving out the bits about it being here after dark and that he stayed the whole night… not to mention in my bed.
"That's why they suspect him… he's the only person they can link it to" I told dad
"That sounds incredibly… complicated "He leaned back him his chair pondering'
I really needed to give my dad more credit he is taking this pretty amazingly
"Mi, next time someone comes to you for help call me I can be very helpful, but right now I'm going to watch TV since I cooked your cleaning right?" Dad smirked as he left the table
I felt my eyes pop out of my head
"Yeah very helpful dad, I'll do it but only because it's for you" I stuck my tongue out at him as he left
After cleaning up all the mess dad made in the kitchen I was tired I couldn't be bothered doing any homework
"Night dad, going to bed" I yelled out
I headed upstairs to my room I crashed into the bed glad I had removed the bag earlier I pulled the quilt around me and snuggled up; I could smell Isaac's cologne on the pillow he had slept on
I wonder if Isaac was really outside last night. Maybe he needed someone to talk to? I tried keeping myself awake listening out for any sounds that might be someone outside, hoping Isaac would be coming to visit
I woke in the morning disappointed I had fallen asleep and no one… Isaac had come to visit me, maybe he had forgotten about me? Although dad had been home the whole night
I had over slept in my attempt to stay awake last night, quickly changing into a clean black shirt and faded blue jeans I shoved everything off my desk into my bag and headed down the stairs and out the door.
I pulled up at school with time to spare, I walked towards my locker along the way I spotted Allison and Stiles speaking, walking over I caught the last part of the conversation between the two
Allison was biting her thumb nail and blushing
"I know because I love you, I love you more than…" Stiles interrupted Allison
"Oh my god I can't…you and Scott just have to find a better way to communicate I'm not repeating that"
"Please Stiles you're the only one we can trust" Stiles stuck his neck out looking at her
"Really? argh fine.."
"Thank you" Allison smiled
Stiles let out a massive sigh looking between the Allison and me he then threw his hands up in the air
Just as I was going to say
"Good morn" Stiles stormed off
"What… what was that all about?" I asked Allison
Allison chuckled
"Stile's is being a good friend, can I explain later? Over lunch we can meet in the cafeteria?"
"Uh…sure" Allison smiled and left
I shook my head the bell blared as I ran to my locker before heading up stairs for my first class; double History… I placed my exercise book on the desk and the book we were working from, not that I could keep my attention on my work I kept sketching in the back of my exercise book the back page was filled with love hearts and Isaac's name. Only sometimes did I suffer from typical school girl syndrome
I couldn't stop worrying about Isaac I know the police would be looking for him, but what if they never find him? What would it be like if I never saw Isaac again? Maybe I should visit his house maybe he would be hiding there? My stomach started churning; I need to distract myself if I continue to think about the worst case scenario I would give myself and anxiety attack.
Finally the bell rang signaling lunch time I packed up my books, and heading to the cafeteria I found Allison standing looking around the room her eyes met mine and she waved me over to the empty table she was standing next to; As I walked over Jackson and Jenna beat me to Allison and sitting down at the table. I hesitated not wanting to go near either of the two J's … Allison seemed to be uncomfortable as she looked between me and the double J's, I sighed might as well go over
Allison greeted me with a welcoming smile
"Hey Mia, thanks for meeting me here" she nodded her head
"No problem" I said
"Mia you haven't been around…avoiding me or something?" Jenna said smirking
I ignored her; Allison had a worried expression on her face I knew she didn't want anyone to fight…but.
"So Jackson how long did you wait to tell all your friends you banged Jenna... Or just you just show them the video footage?" I couldn't help myself some people where just glutton for punishment
Jenna stood up forcing her chair backwards crashing into an innocent student walking by; food went everywhere.
Allison grabbed my wrist pulled me away from the table towards the exiting door; I could hear Jenna yelling at me
"You stupid bitch get back here and say that to my face…"
I laughed to myself, I knew I was going to regret that later I just couldn't get let opportunity go
Allison turned to face me
"Mia why did you do that?" Allison's eyebrows had creased
Dam I didn't mean to upset Allison
"Look I'm sorry it's just me and Jenna use to be friends... then when Isaac got locked up I went to talk to her about everything… but she was with Jackson and was a totally rude ignoring me letting Jackson speak to me like I'm trash"
I looked down at my feet maybe I should just keep my mouth shut
Allison sighed
"Do you know anywhere private to sit? Stiles will be looking for us"
"Yeah of course" I winked I couldn't wait to see Stiles
I showed Allison to my favorite spot
"Mia this is great, people really don't sit here?" Allison was surprised; she sat on the opposite side of the table to me.
"No one… besides this one time Isaac came and checked on me..." I blushed
I pulled my home work out and laid it on the table.
"Yeah… I noticed you and Isaac… well are together?" Allison pulled her phone out and started texting
"Umm… no I think we're just friends I'm not really sure" I shrugged opening my history book
"How are you? I noticed you were pretty upset when they took Isaac" she put her phone down looking at me with concern
I smiled
"Thanks you're the first person to ask, I'm fine really … a little anxious… it's hard not knowing anything not being able to see him, last I heard he was missing"
"Oh… well I hope you find out soon" Allison had this sympatric look
"What about you? Confessing your love to Stile this morning what was that about?" I needed to change the subject I didn't want to think about Isaac right now
At that exact moment Stiles ran up to the table puffing
"Hey, Allison can I talk to you a second?" Stiles pointed to a few feet away he turned and walked to where he pointed, Allison got up and walked over they looked like they were having and intense conversation.
I was a little annoyed Stiles didn't have the time to say good morning to me, let alone even acknowledge me sitting at the table. Hmpft
Stiles took off running in the other direction as Allison walked back to the table and sat down
Suddenly Stiles appeared at the table again he wasn't even gone for a minute
"Hey what's going…?" I was started to say
"Shhh...Wait' Stile said interrupting me holding up his hand to stop me from talking
"You're coming to the game tonight?" Stiles asked Allison
"Yeah... but I'll be with my granddad" Alison giggled
Stiles nodded and ran off again
I was beginning to wonder if Stiles was over me being his charity project
"Hey sorry about Stiles Mia, he's doing me and Scott a really big favor…my family doesn't like me dating Scott they have really strong beliefs and since my grandfather became the principle… well it's complicated and now we have to be extra careful to hide our relationship from them" Allison looked really sad
No wonder stile's was so puffed he must be running between the two delivering messages it made sense but stiles really didn't have to be rude about it
We giggled together about Stiles passing on Allison's message we both thought it was hilarious Stiles would tell Scott he loved him… well that Allison loves Scott but coming from his mouth.
It wasn't long before Stiles returned to talk to Allison again
I was neglected again... the funny side was wearing off, every time I tried getting Stiles attention he would brush me off running back to Scott. Deep down I knew he was helping his friends just like he did for me yesterday but I was disappointed he wasn't paying any attention to me at all I was his friend now wasn't I?
Allison and I got chatting about school, parents and boys.
"Are you coming to the game tonight?" Allison asked me
"Err ... no I wouldn't even know what would be happening in the game" I knew nothing about lacrosse expect Isaac played
"Don't worry you can sit me with and granddad I'll be helping him anyway'
"Ok" I nodded
Stiles returned this time he was dragging his feet and breathing really heavy
Here we go again I thought to myself
He surprised me by slumping on the bench seat next to me his head down trying to catch his breath
"Just … give… me a minute..." Stiles said between breaths
He slid down pushing me from the middle to the far end of the seat until I could go no further and laid his head was in my lap, his whole body was strewn across the bench; He closed his eye and just breathed.
I held my arms up in the air not wanting to touch Stiles, Allison laughed out loud at my shocked expression
"Stiles… Stiles are you… ok?" I asked
"Hmm… oh yeah sorry" He sat up he had a sheepish expression on his face
"Mia you're coming to the game tonight?" Stiles was looking at me
"Uhh… yeah with Allison" I said
Stiles perked up
"That's great can't wait to see you there, you can cheer us on" He smiled
The bell rang Allison and I packed up our books and started getting up Stiles grabbed my hand and pulled me back into the seat
"Umm… can you wait a sec" Stiles said, he waited for Allison to leave before he spoke
"Hey I'm really sorry about today; I didn't mean to ignore you or anything... I just needed to look after Scott"
I nodded
"It's fine I shouldn't have been upset you were just helping them both like you did for me"
Stiles mouth dropped open
"Err… Ah… you were upset?" Stiles looked shocked
"Yeah of course why wouldn't I get upset if you're not paying me attention?" I laughed
"Shit we're going to be late… come on Stiles"