~My Teen Romance with Derek Hale~

Derek

Chapter 14: Say it

I couldn't stop looking at Cory and Kristin. He had his arm around her and it made me want to rip it off and beat him with it. The only thing that was stopping me was the roomful of witnesses.

Hayden and her minions approached Kristin and I knew Hayden was going to bite off more than she could chew. I drifted closer as the cafeteria became silent. Everybody was focussed on Kristin and Hayden and didn't even notice me as I got closer to Kristin's table.

"You will be. Oh and by the way don't get too comfortable with Cory. He'll probably dump your ass like your mother did your father." Hayden laughed and I saw Kristin's fist in slow motion as it flew for Hayden's face.

I wasn't in control of my body anymore as it grabbed Kristin's fist before it could collide with Hayden's face. My over protective instinct had taken over and so had my anger and I wanted both of them to back off before they ruined my reputation.

Everything was going to change now and I didn't want it to. I liked my life. I liked that the humans were afraid of me and I wanted it to stay that way, but I also wanted Kristin and I wasn't going to let her stoop to Hayden's level. Not when it would lead to Kristin being suspended.

"It's okay Cory; I'll be back in a minute." Kristin reassured Cory as I pulled her through the doors. I was surprised he didn't try to pry her hand from my grip. He would've lost his fingers if he had of tried.

Great job idiot you should have let Kristin punch Hayden; now people are going to think we like Kristin which also means they are going to think we are capable of feeling emotions other than hate and love for torturing animals! My inner wolf scolded me but it wasn't my fault. I wasn't in control anymore.

"What is your problem Derek?" Kristin fumed as I continued to walk away from the cafeteria.

"You are!" I spat as Kristin continued to fight against me. I didn't stop but kept walking until we were near the car park; the closest thing to privacy.

"What the hell?" she screeched as she jerked her wrist free from my grip. It went straight for my face but I easily blocked it, and grabbed her hand before it had the chance to connect with my face. I watched intently as the rage seemed to soften across her facial features, although I could still see the hold the rage had over her body.

"What do you think punching Hayden is going to prove?" my protective side asked as I let go of Kristin's hand, and it fell back by her side.

"Why do you care?" she screamed and stared at me with her bulging blue eyes. Her body was shaking and I could practically see the steam coming out of her ears.

"Do you really want to end up at the principal's office? I get the feeling you spent a lot of time there at your old school."

"Only when people pissed me off... You can't keep doing this to me Derek!" she hissed and waved her arms around before sighing in defeat.

"I did you a favour; you're welcome by the way."

"Oh please you're just jealous that Cory is actually manning up and making a move and not pushing me away." She crossed her arms over her chest and stared at me; waiting for my comeback.

"I don't care about you and Cory." I lied and felt my nose grow a few inches in length. I hated that Cory had kissed Kristin and that he practically claimed her as his in front of the whole school.

"Yeah you do! So why aren't you doing anything about it?"

"Because I'll bring you down with me and they will start spreading rumours of you killing and stuffing animals." I half lied. I was worried that everyone would start treating her different if we became a couple but I also knew Kristin didn't care about that, but I didn't want to tell her the truth either and I couldn't tell her that I was a werewolf.

Part of me hated the way she made me feel. I couldn't think about anything or anyone else. All I wanted was to be with her. I loved her temper, her blue eyes, the way she was able to make me laugh and how strong she was. I loved her fearless attitude and her cute laugh but I also hated how I felt like I needed her.

Ignoring my feelings wasn't helping. I felt physically ill whenever I saw Kristin with Cory or thought about the two of them together, but the possibility of hurting her was stopping me from telling her how I felt.

You know what they say; practice makes perfect. My inner wolf spoke.

"Yes you are and I can't keep waiting for you Derek, it's not fair on me or Cory. He isn't afraid to show me how he feels and I'm over your hot and cold act. It's getting old and I don't have the patience."

"So what you and Cory are dating now?"

"I guess." She shrugged her shoulders and I felt like she had just stabbed me in the chest, and not just the once.

If you want her you're going to have to speak up or let her go.

I hated it when my wolf made sense. I had two choices: Tell Kristin how I felt which could end in horror and with her being injured or killed, or I could walk away and hate myself until the day I died.

"Are you happy with him?" I asked and watched as many emotions washed over Kristin's face.

"Part of me is, but... part of me is longing for well for you, duh." Kristin rolled her eyes and I could see the confliction in her eyes.

"What do you want from me, to hold your hand in public?"

"I just want you to stop pushing me away and to tell me it's not just me feeling something between us. It's now or never Derek, if you like me just say it otherwise I'm done with you, really done."

My mouth became dry at her request and I suddenly lost my voice. She made it sound easy when it was the complete opposite.

Well it's not rocket science. My inner wolf mocked me.

"Come on Derek just say it. It doesn't make you any less of a man. I need to know what we are and what this is. I've never felt this confused before."

"You don't understand."

I'm a friggin werewolf; I could hurt you, I could shred and rip you into pieces and kill you. I couldn't live with myself if I hurt you but I can't live without you either. I don't know what to do! I kept the thought silent knowing Kristin would think I was toying with her and being a jerk.

"Make me understand." Her big blue eyes pleaded.

My heart started racing as the thought formed in my mind. Was I really going to say it? Could I say it?

I had no other choice.

"I... I don't want you to date Cory."

"Why?"

"Are you really going to make me say it?" I practically grumbled.

I don't want you to date Cory because I want to be with you. You're all I think about. You're amazing and I want to be with you. I ran the thought through my head first to make sure it made sense and didn't sound too cheesy.

Grose dude, you're making me want to vomit. My inner wolf protested but I ignored him as usual.

"It's either that or I walk away." Kristin replied taking a step towards me and I did the same before pulling her closer toward me. My heart was racing and I felt a lump rising in my throat.

I was going to be selfish, and risk Kristin's life but I felt like I didn't have another option. I couldn't let Kristin be with Cory.

Just keep it in your pants and you won't shift and kill her, of course there's no fun in that. My inner wolf teased.

If only it was that easy.

"I want you Kristin." I spoke softly before I pressed my lips against hers. I didn't care that we were at school or that people could see us. I couldn't take the chance and lose her to Cory. As long as we took things slow I was confident I could control myself around her. It was just going to take time, patience and a lot of practice.

Kristin leaned into me and my arms wrapped around her as our lips moved together. A very small part of me felt bad for Cory considering he had thought Kristin was his just a few minutes ago but most of me didn't care. It was either him or me and I was glad she chose me.

Kristin pulled away and sighed in frustration before she rested her head against my shoulder, "I'm such a bitch."

"No you're not." I kept my arms wrapped around her. Suddenly I didn't care about my reputation; all I cared about was Kristin.

"Yes I am. What am I meant to say to Cory? He doesn't deserve this." She wrapped her arms around me and buried her face into my chest.

"He'll be fine eventually." I tried to reassure her although I was distracted when I heard them.

There was a crowd staring at us and Cory was at the very front and he looked super pissed. I had been so focused on Kristin I didn't even hear them coming and I wondered how long they had been there for.

Kristin followed my gaze and pulled away from me instantly as Cory regained his composure, and continued to walk toward us.

"Cory please don't do anything stupid." Kristin begged as he reached us. I wasn't going to walk away; if he wanted a fight than I was going to give him one.

"Fight, fight, fight!" The crowd started to chant as Cory got right in my face with his clenched fists hanging by his side.

"Cory please, I'm sorry." Kristin apologised but he's eyes never left mine as his nostril flared.

"Alright break it up." The science teacher Mr Rifle stepped in between Cory and Derek. He was in his late forties and had a receding hair line. He was known for his ugly ties and his creepy thin moustache.

The crowd all groaned in disappointment as Mr Rifle steered Cory in the other direction and I had to hide the disappointment from my face. I knew it wouldn't help the situation. The guilt was practically burning in Kristin's eyes.

"This isn't over." Cory yelled over Mr Rifles shoulder and most of the students followed behind apart from Dee, Cassie and Trevor who were looking at Kristin full of hurt, anger, betrayal and disappointment.

"I didn't mean for this to happen." She told them before she gave me a small apologetic smile and headed off to her car.

"Well I hope you are happy with yourself." Dee gave me a dirty look before they walked away after Cory.

I wanted to follow Kristin to see if she was okay but I decided to give her some space, besides she would show up at our spot when she was ready to talk, and I would be there to comfort her.