A/N I was not planning on this being more than a one shot, but plans change. Thanks to wolf-gabby23 for the review. I did not put Melissa and Noshiko's conversation because it would have been long and all dialog (obviously since it would be a conversation), and I did not feel it was needed since that was not the point of this chapter.

Another Full Moon Chapter 2

It was a rare weekend off for Melissa. Unfortunately for her sanity it also happened to be a full moon. There was no way she could imagine this being a relaxing weekend. To drive home that point, there was a loud thud upstairs. Liam and Stiles had come home with Scott after school. It looked like her house was going to be supernatural headquarters tonight. She knew there was no way for her to outlast a pack of supernatural teenagers, but she most definitely did not have to endure the whole night with them.

With a plan in place she set about making supper for the kids. It was a little relaxing doing something so normal, so routine. It was easy to ignore the sounds of teenage boys upstairs until Scott came charging down the stairs with Liam in hot pursuit. Stiles was right behind them.

"Boys! Not in the house!"

"Sorry," came the tandem reply as they ran out the door.

To her surprise Stiles did not follow them outside. "They just made a bet to see who could get to the school and back the fastest. Running. I'm just going to wait here. Are you making tacos?"

Well, that explained that. "Yes. While you wait to declare the winner, would you mind chopping that onion?" She might as well have a little fun tonight as well.

Stiles got to work at the cutting board while Melissa stayed at the stove watching over the meat. They worked in silence for a few minutes, but it was not long before she started hearing sniffing and smiled to herself.

"Stiles, how long does it take Scott when he runs to the school?"

Sniff. "Not too long, but usually it's life or death so it feels longer." Sniff. "Liam's pretty quick too. This might actually be a close race. But if Scott wants to keep his Alpha reputation spotless he should probably smoke Liam. You know, just in case."

"You know what kiddo? I think we may need another onion, since there's three of you guys tonight."

Sniff. "Yes, ma'am." She could hear Stiles as he stifled a sigh. Trying so hard not to laugh, she checked on the rice and moved on to the beans. Just then she heard shouting coming from the road. It looked like Stiles was right. It was going to be close. It still unnerved her to see her son's eyes glow red, as they did now, but she could not help but feel proud that her son was not only a True Alpha, but a strong one as well. He made it to the house four seconds before Liam.

Stiles had just finished the second onion. He did not appear to be in too bad of shape until he put the knife down. Then he wiped his eyes with the hand that had been holding the onions, before he washed his hands. She grimaced when he shrieked in pain as his tears flowed freely.

"Dude, why are you crying?" Scott asked.

Her timing had indeed been perfect. The werewolves had just come inside to a bawling Stiles. Melissa tried to stop the laugh that was making its way up her throat.

"I'm," sniff, "just so happy that my best friend can run so fast."

Melissa finally lost it. Her laughter was loud and her smile was huge. Stiles was an easy target, and his reasoning always gave her the giggles, even when she was trying to be mad. Scott looked at his mother in complete confusion. It was rare that she lost it like that. Then he noticed the onions' aroma coming from Stiles' direction and joined his mother.

"You might want to wash your hands first." Scott's words stopped Stiles from repeating his earlier mistake. "Stiles, never let my mom talk you into chopping the onions. She thinks it's funny to make people cry, and she will laugh every time."

It was not long after Stiles had cleaned up his tears and Melissa had fed the boys that the doorbell rang. Malia was the first of the girls to arrive. Therefore, it was time for Melissa to get cleaned up. She was touching up her makeup when the doorbell rang again. If she had her guess she would say it was Kira. She finished shedding the mom look for a nice grownup look before making her way back downstairs. The kids were debating whether to watch a movie or play a video game.

"Scott, I'm leaving. No funny business while I'm gone. Got it? Do not touch the chocolate chip cookies. They are for Mary's birthday tomorrow at work. I'll be back in a couple of hours. And absolutely no supernatural activity in the house. Take it outside."

"Okay, Mom. Got it."

"I love you…And no funny business!"

With that she left for her evening out as an adult and not a mom. She made her way to the gourmet coffee shop on Main Street. When she got out of her car she waved to her "date" for the evening.

"Noshiko, I am so glad you were free. I'm not sure if I could handle being in that house all night will all those kids."

"I understand. I'm just glad Ken and I didn't have any plans. It has been a long time since I have had a nice long conversation with a peer without censoring what I say."

"Well, why don't we leave the supernatural stuff to the kids' movies tonight and talk about that bracelet? It is gorgeous."

After a couple of hours of good coffee and much needed girl talk Melissa said goodbye to Noshiko and headed home. When she got there all the lights were off, but all the cars were still there. Setting her purse on the table she noticed all the kids lying on the floor sound asleep, a movie not even half over. It was barely ten o'clock, early for a weekend. I guess I can outlast a bunch of teenagers after all. She turned off the television and locked up before taking a picture of the kids and sending it to Noshiko and Stilinski. She wrote a message on a sticky note before sticking it to Scott's forehead. The girls can sleep in your room. You boys can stay down here.

Convinced her son's pack was safe for the night, Melissa set out bacon to thaw for breakfast before getting ready for bed. It was not a bad full moon.

A/N There is going to be at least one more chapter. I could use a little help though. I need something that Scott and Stiles can get up to that will make their parents really mad. None of my ideas are working. Oh, and fair warning, it looks like the next chapter will be a bit darker…sorry. …And I just got an idea for another chapter. What would you like to see the pack parents get up to together, without their kids?