I don't mean to be so uptight, but my heart's been hurt a couple times
By a couple guys that didn't treat me right
I ain't gon' lie, ain't gonna lie
'Cause I'm tired of the fake love, show me what you're made of
Boy, make me believe
But hold up, girl, don't you know you're beautiful?
And it's easy to see
If it's meant to be, it'll be, it'll be
Baby, just let it be
If it's meant to be, it'll be, it'll be
Baby, just let it be
So, won't you ride with me, ride with me?
See where this thing goes
If it's meant to be, it'll be, it'll be
Baby, if it's meant to be
So, c'mon ride with me, ride with me
See where this thing goes
So, c'mon ride with me, ride with me
Baby, if it's meant to be
-Meant to Be by Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexa
Thursday morning around 12 I woke up to my phone going off. Glancing at the caller ID I saw that it was Scott.
"Yes, little wolf?"
"Cora, I need your help!" Scott's panicked voice drifted through the phone. I sat up quickly.
"Scott? What's wrong?"
"Last night I had a dream. Allison and I were making out on one of the busses after dark and then all of a sudden I turned, attacked and killed her. I got to school this morning and the bus was all messed up with blood all over like it was in my dream, but it wasn't Allison. It was my old bus driver. Mr. Garrison." I sucked in a breath.
"Is he dead?"
"No! But I think I attacked him, but I have no idea what happened. What do I do?" I stood and headed towards the bathroom.
"You need Derek. There is only so much I can do to help you. He's the one that's actually a werewolf." I started grabbing my shower stuff around.
"Did you forget about us getting him thrown in jail?!" I heard Stiles voice pop up from the background.
"Look. I'll talk to him. I know he's going to help you though. All you have to do is ask." I told Scott.
"I need to cancel my date with Allison." I heard Stiles in the back ground going off about not canceling his life or something like that.
"Stiles is right. Don't cancel anything until we know for sure. When's your date?"
"Tomorrow night." I sighed.
"Alright that's not a lot of time. Hopefully it's enough. I'll talk to Derek for you. Don't worry Scottie. We'll figure this out." I told him.
"Thanks Aunt C." I smiled at the nickname. He hadn't called me that in years.
"You're welcome bud." I stated before hanging up the phone. I turned the shower on, while I was waiting for it to warm up I texted Derek.
You need to come over ASAP. We have to talk. I didn't wait for a reply as I jumped in the shower. Fifteen minutes later I was done. I dried off and walked back to my room. I threw on a pair of lacey black boy short underwear and a lacey black bra. Followed by some jeans. I turned towards my closet and caught my reflection in my full body mirror. Covering the side of my abdomen was a triskele much like the one on the necklace that Laura had given me. I walked to the head of my bed and grabbed the necklace pulling it from its place on the wall and placed it around my neck. As I spun back towards my closet to grab a shirt, I jumped slightly seeing Derek standing in the door way of my room.
"Shit D. I didn't hear you come in." I said with a laugh. I quirked an eyebrow as he didn't even acknowledge me just stayed focused on the two triskeles now adorning my body. It was in that moment I realized I was just in a basically see through bra and jeans. I blushed slightly and started towards the closet. Before I knew what was happening Derek had rushed forward, wrapped his arms around my waist and molded his lips to mine. My heart started pounding erratically and goosebumps erupted on my skin where he touched. I threw my arms around his neck as he slid his hands down my back. As he reached my butt he squeezed causing me to moan out, allowing him to slide his tongue into my mouth before he picked me up.
I wrapped my legs around his waist holding to him tightly. I pulled away to breath and frantically began shoving at his jacket. He released me with one arm pulled the jacket off, then switched arms before slamming me against the wall and beginning to kiss from my pulse point up to the edge of my jaw. I tilted my head to the side giving him better access. The wolf in him took this as a sign of submission as I heard a pleased growl escape his mouth that caused me to shiver and grind my pelvis against his. He let out a moan and moved his lips back to mine. I welcomed the feel of his lips against mine as I reached down pulling his shirt over his head. His hands slid slowly up my sides and around to my back. He pulled me away from the wall just as he reached the clasp of my bra, undoing it with ease. I reached up and pulled the itchy material away from my skin. My breasts sprang free and Derek's eyes flashed blue eyeing me with hunger sending another round of shivers through me that went straight to my panties.
He moved quicker than I expected tossing me onto the bed. I giggled in surprise watching as he undid his belt before quickly removing his jeans. I bit my lip admiring the way the muscles in his arms and abdomen moved as he worked to remove his pants. He kept his boxers on as he climbed the bed towards me, eying me like I was prey. As he reached me his hands traveled to my breasts giving them a nice squeeze and flicking my nipples causing me to moan out and arch into him. He smirked leaning down towards my breasts keeping his eyes locked with mine. He began suckling the one as he played with the other.
"Ahh. Fuck Derek." I moaned out. He switched sides as his wolf let out a soft growl.
His hands and mouth left my breasts, his lips attached back to mine. His hands moved to the button of my jeans popping them open. He pulled away from me grabbed my jeans and underwear and pulled them down my legs. His eyes flashed blue as he took in the sight of me naked, sprawled out before him.
"Mine." He growled out, my body reacted instantly wetness began to seep from my aching core. I watched Derek take a large sniff. I could barely wait any longer. So, overcome with lust that I didn't even register that he was more wolf than man. Or that the wolf had pretty much just claimed me. I sat up quickly pushing his boxers down his hips and smirking as I saw his large member spring forth from his jeans erect and bulging. He kicked his boxers off, attached his lips to mine. He pushed me back down onto my back. I reached down grabbing his anatomy causing him to buck slightly into my hand. I maneuvered so that he was lined up with my entrance. My brown eyes met his green. I nodded my head letting him know I was ready.
He pushed forward filling me in the most delicious way. His eyes shifted blue once again. He began thrusting.
"Fuck faster Derek." I moaned out wrapping my legs around his waist urging him on. He worked faster and harder hitting me in just the right spot causing me to scream out in ecstasy. I heard a rumbling in his chest he leaned down kissing me deeply for a moment before a hand on my clit had me gasping for breath. I was getting close quick and if his now erratic thrusting was any indication so was he. My head dropped to the side exposing my neck. Derek speed picked up and as he continued to pump into me my arms came up digging into his back.
Just as I felt my self-beginning to fall over the edge Derek let out a roar before his canines bit down into the junction between my neck and shoulder causing the most powerful orgasm I had ever experienced to crash over me. I felt Derek begin to lick my neck. The last thing I noticed before drifting off to sleep was Derek rolling us over so I was laying on top of him and his breath evening out to match mine.
I woke up hours later feeling more content and at peace than ever before. I cuddled into the warmth at my side, wondering where this wondrous feeling had come from. I opened my eyes slowly to see Derek naked curled up next to me arms wrapped around me and legs entangled with mine. I grinned like a fool remembering what had happened. However, a feeling of dried something on my shoulder and an urge to pee had me getting up and heading to the bathroom.
After peeing, I was washing my hands in the sink. As I looked up at myself in the mirror and about shit myself when I saw the mark on my neck. It was healed. Scarred over though it had only happened hours ago. Just it was clear as anything that it was a bite mark. A full set on teeth had sunk deep enough into the junction of my shoulder and neck.
I ran out of the bathroom and over to Derek who was just starting to wake up. I began hitting him furiously anywhere that I could reach.
"What the fuck did you do you asshole?!" I screeched. He covered himself confused and trying to block my hits.
"What are you talking about Cora?" I exclaimed.
"You gave me the fucking mating bite, Derek! You claimed me as your mate! What the fuck?" I yelled. He sat up alarmed and grabbed my arms pulling them down with one hand and pulled my head over so he could look at the mark. He leaned forward shoving his face into my neck taking a huge whiff before pulling back eyes flashing blue staring at me bewildered.
"Cora, I swear to god I don't know what happened. I've never even felt the urge to mark someone before! It was like my wolf just took over last night and I had no control." I looked at him. At the panicked look on his face I realized he was telling the truth and relaxed slightly.
"Well what the hell are we going to do? It's not like we got drunk and got married in Vegas. This isn't something you can get rid of Derek. Wolves mate for life. And this... we haven't even talked about what you and I were… I mean we've kissed once since you've been home... but fuck D." Derek looked at me for a moment.
"Do you want me to see if I can find a way to get rid of it?" He asked. I quirked an eyebrow.
"We both know the only way this goes away is if one of us dies." I told him solemnly.
"Are you okay with this?" He asked.
"Are you?" I asked curious to know the answer. "There are worse things than being mated to your best friend and the guy you've been in love with since you were seven." I told him honestly. He looked at me surprised before leaning forward and pressing a sweet kiss to my lips.
"And there are worse things than being mated to your best friend and the girl it took you 10 years to realize you were in love with." I smiled widely at him.
"10 years. When did you realize?" I asked.
"When you got the tattoo." He responded. I rolled my eyes and shoved him.
"Well I guess you're stuck with me D. You ready to put up with me? I do want to figure out why this happened. You've really never lost control like that with a girl before?"
"I've put up with you this long. What's a few years more? And no. Never." I sighed. Well shit.
"Looks like it's time for me to research. What are we gonna do about this?"
"I guess we'll just take it day by day and see what happens. Mom always said everything that happens was meant to be. Maybe, in some cases, she was right." He stated pensively. I contemplated this for a moment.
"Maybe. But you need to get going. Scott's probably going to come looking for you and I need to get down to the bar." I told him standing and grabbing my clothes off the floor. Derek nodded doing the same. Once we were dressed and presentable I walked Derek to the door. He turned to me before. His hand came up to brush against his mark causing waves of pleasure to jolt through me. I jerk back slightly looking curiously to Derek, who's eyes flashed.
"Yeah maybe don't touch that until we figure out all the rules?" I asked with a smirk. The smirk I got in return caused my insides to twist before he pulled me back into him placing a sweet kiss on my mouth.
As I was in the back working on paper work later the next day I got a call from Scott.
"Yes, dear nephew?" I answered the phone.
"I went to Derek."
"And?"
"I have to go back to the bus. He said to let my senses remember for me. Whatever that means." I nodded. It made sense.
"Do you want me to go with you?" He paused thinking about it for a few minutes.
"No that's okay. Stiles will. We should be fine." I hmmed.
"Alright let me know if you change your mind. You or Stiles call back and let me know what you figure out."
"Will do. Talk to you later. Love ya."
"Love you too, bud." As I hung up my phone chimed with a text from Derek.
Be ready in 20 I'm picking you up. We're going looking for the Alpha. I smirked.
Demanding. I like it… kinda… buy me dinner then we'll talk.
You haven't eaten yet?
No I have I just want more food.
You're ridiculous. I'll get you a snack. We'll go to dinner some other night.
Okay compromise accepted. I'll be ready.
I was waiting outside smoking when Derek pulled up. I smashed my cigarette before climbing in. I looked over to him curiously and he just quirked a brow at me.
"I'm just curious if I'm like supposed to kiss you now or something? Are we boyfriend and girlfriend?"
"Are you serious?" he looked at me incredulously. I rolled my eyes.
"Sorry you're right. What a dumb question. I just introduce you as my werewolf mate for life. Makes sense."
"Jesus Christ."
"Hey, don't use that tone with me shit bag."
"This doesn't really change anything between us Cora. Well aside from that fun thing we can do without feeling bad." I quirked an eyebrow.
"So, does that mean I can kiss you anytime I want?"
"Of course, you can… Wait are you quoting some movie at me? Why does that sound familiar?" I smirked happily.
"Oh, I'm so glad you caught that. I'm so glad that your time with Laura and I rubbed off." I leaned over intending to kiss him on the cheek, but he turned kissing me on the mouth instead. I smiled widely and sat happily down in my seat.
I watched out the window as Derek passed by the gas station.
"Hey, I thought you were getting me a snack." The Wolf smirked over at me.
"I never said when tonight. Just that I would tonight." I gasped affronted.
"Shit bag."
"Dick breath." I stuck my tongue out.
After trekking through the woods once again for hours and finding nothing Derek and I headed back to the car.
"Well that was a waste." I grumbled collapsing onto the seat. Derek grunted in agreement. He pulled out and drove us towards the gas station. He pulled up next to a pump handing me a twenty as we both climbed out of the car. I smiled giddily before running into find a snack. I wandered around for a few minutes before catching a glimpse of a red Tahoe and Chris Argent and gang surrounding Derek and the Camaro. I cursed under my breath. I snuck out of the station without them seeing me. I caught the tail end.
"Aren't things so much clearer now?" Chris asked throwing the window washer down. As he turned to walk away, Derek just had to open his mouth.
"You forgot to check the oil."
"Check the man's oil." Chris told the man standing next to the window holding a crowbar. I rushed forward as he rose it above his head getting ready to smash the window. Grabbing his arm and holding it in place I 'tsked' him.
"Ah ah ah. That's not the oil." He pulled his other arm back to lash out at me but I quickly spun around flipping him over my shoulder. He landed on his back on the ground my foot on his chest and my gun pointed at his face. He friends all made a move towards me before Chris held up his hand.
"I was wondering when we'd run into each other Cora." I smiled.
"I was hoping we wouldn't Christopher. You know how small my patients is with your family. I'll tolerate your presence here if the rest of your psychotic family stays away. Lord knows you're the only slightly sane one." Chris smirked.
"You mind letting my friend go."
"Yeah sure. You mind not bothering mine again?" I asked tilting my head towards Derek.
"C'mon Chris. Just get her off Jake. Who is this crazy bitch anyway?" One of the dunder heads behind Chris asked. I smirked and Derek growled.
"This crazy bitch has a name. It's your worst nightmare."
"This is Cora Cavanaugh." They stared wide eyed at me and back up slightly.
"Yeah that's what I thought. Now I'm gonna let your dick headed friend up and you guys are gonna leave Derek alone. Clear?" They nodded. I took my foot off bald guys chest and back around the car towards Derek keeping my gun down, but ready. Chris and co. got into their Tahoe and took off.
Derek turned towards me.
"You good mate?" I asked in an Australian accent. Derek glared at me and climbed into the driver's seat. I was still laughing as we took off headed back towards my apartment.
"You just put a target on your back Cora."
"You should know after all these years there's nothing I wouldn't do for you D. Especially now this mark is on my shoulder. Everything I already felt for you is twice as strong." Derek nodded in understanding.
"Tell me about it. I didn't think you could be any sexier, and then you had to go and show off." I smirked. I leaned over towards his ear and began sliding his hand up his leg towards his crotch.
"If you hurry up, I'll do some showing off just for you." I flew back into my seat as Derek slammed on the gas causing me to let out a giggle.
