As soon as we got inside, Isaac and Scott split from me, both looking for Allison. Oh, that's awkward. I rolled my eyes at them ditching me and wandered around the house a bit before grabbing a drink and sitting in one of the chairs near Lydia's pool and watching the stars.
The weekend was pretty uneventful; I spent most of it curled up in my bed. But aside from a few texts from strangers, I didn't have to deal with people harassing me, which was nice. When Monday morning came I felt sick to my stomach at the prospect of going to school, and strongly contemplated ditching, not wanting the weekend to end. But I still went, driving under the speed limit and taking the longer route to school just so I could avoid it for a few more minutes. Thankfully it looked like the weekend had helped people mellow out over the whole party situation, because I didn't get shoved once during the walk to my locker.
Name-calling was a different issue, but name-calling doesn't bruise so I just made a beeline to my first class and prayed the day would go by quickly.
I hadn't heard from any of my friends in the past week, and wondered how long it would take for them to forgive me. The only friend I was really upset with was Scott, because I thought he'd have my back at least a little, being "brothers" and all.
Tuesday didn't go as smoothly as Monday, since I got my face smashed into a sink while I was in the bathroom, but it was still better than what I put up with last week.
However, Wednesday proved to be the day that changed things.
I was making my way from my car to my locker when I saw the last person I'd ever expect standing next to my locker.
"Uh, hey." Isaac greeted me as I put in my combination and I shyly smiled as a greeting.
"So, why weren't you at the pack meeting on Friday?" He asked and I just gave him a pointed look, because we both knew why I wasn't there.
"Okay, dumb question. But we're having another meeting on Friday and Derek wants me to make sure you actually show up this time."
He must've noticed the uncomfortable expression on my face, because he continued, "look, no one will give you a rough time, okay? And you really need to be there, a lot is going on with the Alpha pack that you need to know in order to be safe."
I knew if I didn't go Isaac would be in trouble with Derek, which I would feel bad about, so I mumbled "okay" and he smiled.
"Great, so you'll go?"
I nodded.
"Okay, same as last week, Friday at 8." He told me before giving me a pat on the back and walking off.
I wish I could say that having Isaac talk to me meant that my friends were okay with me again, but that would be a lie. The next time I saw any of the pack members, it was when I was walking from 3rd to 4th period and saw Lydia at her locker. She must've felt me watching her because she glared at me until I walked off. I wasn't sure whether to be happy when Friday rolled around because it meant it was the weekend, or feel upset because it meant I would have to see my friends (ex-friends?) at the meeting.
I decided to show up to the pack meeting a little early so that I wouldn't have to deal with all eyes being on me when I walked in, but I guess I wasn't early enough because I was still the last person to show up.
When I walked into Derek's loft, everyone stared. Except Lydia, she glared.
"What's he doing here?" she sneered.
"I'm guessing he's here for the pack meeting." Isaac replied, voice etched with sarcasm, and I was eternally grateful. It felt kind of weird, having Isaac be the one who stuck up for me, since he and I never got along that well. But then again, he was probably just doing it to look good in front of Derek.
"I'm pretty sure Derek has some beers in his fridge. Are you gonna call the cops and report him for giving alcohol to minors?" Lydia was still furious.
"I-I" It was all I could even muster.
"I- what? I'm pathetic?" Everyone seemed a bit shocked with the malice in Lydia's voice, before Derek slammed a hand down on the table.
"Enough! You guys can deal with your high school drama elsewhere! Right now, we have an alpha pack to deal with!"
Thankfully, that was enough to quiet Lydia down, and the meeting began.
Derek gave us a bunch of new information on the Alpha packs location, and Scott shared some information that Deaton had given him. I could definitely see why Derek wanted to make sure I was here though. A lot was going on with the alpha pack, and since I wasn't really talking to any of my friends I was in the dark about all of it.
All and all it was a pretty normal pack meeting. Except for the part where I didn't say one word the entire time I was there and couldn't wait for the meeting to end.
"Okay, I guess that's it. Scott, don't forget to ask Deaton about the different symbols, and Stiles don't forget to do the research on druids." Derek said at the end of the meeting, wrapping things up.
Even though I couldn't wait to go home, I went to the restroom while everyone else went to their cars. I just really didn't want to deal with whatever Lydia would say to me without Derek there. Which I guess made her "pathetic" statement somewhat true, but whatever.
I waited a few minutes before leaving the bathroom. Derek was still in the living room, but Isaac was gone. He probably left to go hang out with Scott.
"You were awfully quiet tonight." Derek nonchalantly commented as I walked through the living room, and I shrugged in response.
"Proving my point," he mumbled to himself before looking up at me "they'll get over it eventually you know. Just give them time."
I smiled at him, knowing this was about as far as Derek went when it came to comfort, honestly the fact that Derek Hale was trying to comfort me spoke volumes as to how shitty this situation was. I nodded even though I didn't believe a word of it. Scott said everyone needed space, but I had a feeling this "space" would be permanent. I waved goodbye and headed downstairs to my jeep.
A/N: Thank you again SO MUCH for all the reviews! Usually I don't update my fanfictions this frequently, but you guys are inspiring me with all your kind comments! I'm really glad people liked my idea. Also, I'd just like to say that if you haven't read/watched speak, I wouldn't recommend googling what happened at the party, I'd wait until it's revealed. I had it spoiled for me when I read the book way back when, and it was pretty annoying.