Disclaimer:Teen Wolf belongs to MTV and the awesome Jeff Davis (and the other writers to which I do not know the names of), if it belonged to me Stiles would get a lot more screen time, not that I don't love the rest of the cast but... Stiles is bae. Anyway, to quote Shakespeare, "once more unto the breach"!

That also does not belong to me.

"Yo! Stiles! Been lookin' for you everywhere man" Stiles turned his head as he heard the familiar voice of one Jackson Whittemore, Captain of the Lacrosse Team, and Stiles' best friend since fourth grade.

"Dude, you know I have History with Mr. Stevens for third period everyday." Stiles smirked as he felt Jackson's arm go around his neck when he caught up.

"Well yea, but I mean I haven't seen you in three days. I missed my best bro" Jackson looked sheepish as he talked. Stiles had up and disappeared a few days ago, and while that wasn't out of the ordinary, this time he hadn't told Jackson about it. The captain had felt left behind.

"Sorry Jacks" Stiles apologized," Mom had another fainting spell so we took her to the hospital but then they told us her condition had gotten worse, so… We drove out to the city to admit her there, the doctors said she would receive better care at their hospital."

Jackson furrowed his eyebrows. Stiles' mom had been known to do this, that's why it hadn't been out of the ordinary for him to disappear every now and then. Him and his mom had the closest relationship Jackson had ever seen. It made him jealous every now and then, but Mrs. Stilinski always treated him like he was part of the family so he didn't mind too much. If her state had worsened, what did that mean for Stiles?

"They said she was going to have to stay there in order for her to get better and Dad's with her right now. I only drove back and showed up today so I could pick up the work for the next week. I don't wanna leave her side right now, dude." Stiles looked conflicted. But Jackson shook his head.

"No Stiles, I understand. I'll be fine. Just tell Mrs. Stilinski that I hope she gets better, and don't forget to call or else I'll drive over there myself." The lacrosse captain hugged his best friend as they arrived at the door to Stiles' next class. The young Stilinski tightened his grip on his Letterman's Jacket before releasing him.

"I promise I won't forget. And I'm really sorry I forgot to tell you why I had to leave, but you know how I am whenever this happens" Jackson nodded his head. Of course, what kind of best friend would he be if he didn't? Whenever this happened, Stiles would go into his "mama bear" mode, as Jackson called it. The only thing he would be able to focus on was his mom. Every thought, about her safety. Jackson had witnessed it all of two times, and had it happen to him once so far. Stiles wouldn't just go into "mama bear" mode, just for Mrs. Stilinski. It would happen when people he cared about were involved. His mom, his dad, Jackson.

"Yea, I told you. I'll be fine. Me and Danny will hold down the fort. Just make sure she gets better."

"Thanks, Jacks. I promise I will." Jackson watched Stiles' face scrunch in determination before he entered the classroom. The teen made sure he was in his seat before walking to his next class... all the way on the other side of campus. He'd be late, but it was fine. Because Stiles had needed him, and he'd been there, just like Stiles always was and always would be for Jackson.

Author's Note:

Guys, first fanfiction so forgiveth me for the short length, I promise to write more next chapter, just bear with me. Oh, and please review, comments are appreciated.