Shout out to Guest, Fiona and nosferatufan for reviewing! Sound like you guys really want some angry, jealous Derek ;) I'm still thinking about Erica but it's looking good, I like her character in this fic and Ash needs a good friend. Enjoy!
Ashlee's p.o.v
4 months later
I laugh as Stiles passes out as Scott gets his tattoo. I do not laugh when Scott's starts screaming. But then i'm laughing again when it heals..completely. I look out the window and groan when I see Lydia and Allison next to us. Scott and Allison are broken up propery, these last 4 months they have been. I hate how Scott's still upset about it but after what happened, it's understandable that they can't be together. Scott freaks out and Stiles winds down the window, trying to talk to them. Lydia takes off, going through a red light. We slam on the brakes to put room between us. The three of us scramble out of the car and run over to them when we hear glass smashing and Allison and Lydia screaming. It's..a deer. Smashed through their windscreen. A terrifed deer. We all look down the road and the full moon is out. Oh god.
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I watch as Scott drops another book on the pile, jumping down from his pull-up bar. His word of the day pops up.
"Ephermal" he says.
"Lasting a short period of time" I smirk, walking into his room. He smiles back. He touches his arm. "Like your tattoo"
"You're up early" he says.
"I am"
"Any particular reason?" Scott asks.
"I'm training this morning"
"With Derek?" Scott asks, still a little tension in his voice. He suspects something between Derek and I. He asked me but I couldn't say yes because really, I don't even know. Scott was happy with my 'not that I know of'. I train with him and Peter when I can. Sometimes I just go there to get away from everything. I have to admit, Peter's really grown on me.
"With Derek" I confirm.
"Be careful" Scott says, kissing my head before leaving.
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"Morning" Peter says as I walk into the loft, Derek's new place.
"Morning" I beam at him. He tries to scruff my hair but I duck and jump behind him. I scruff his hair and jump onto the couch. "Where's Sourwolf?" I ask, leaning backwards over the couch to look at Peter.
"Your precious Der Bear is out on a run. He'll make it home to you soon enough" he grins at me. He's taken to teasing me about Derek whenever he's not around. Peter's caught the both of us staring at each other a few times. He walked into the training room last week to see us sitting on the ground, playing Minecraft instead of training. We were sitting opposite each other, Derek's legs crossed and mine stretched out, one dangling over his thigh. We were playing online, trying to kill each other. Peter teased Derek, reminded him that phones were 'distractions'. It was a one-off, he's usually strict with phones, they're off or away during training. We steal kisses from one another but never put a label on it, I like his company, that's enough for me. We've gotten closer and I have to admit that I like the relationship that's blooming between us. Weither Scott will think the same..that's another story. Isaac loves to mess with Derek when it comes to me. Because there's no label when it comes to me and Derek and i'm not ready to tell Scott there's something between us, Isaac can do or say what he likes in front of Scott. Scott usually growls or tells Isaac to shut his mouth but Derek just grits his teeth. Isaac gives him this 'do something about it' smirk and he's SO lucky he's staying with Derek and not Scott and I because i'd kick his ass. I wonder if Derek ever kicks his ass? If I as Derek, I definately would. Things almost got quite heated with them a week ago. Derek was still out on his run so Isaac offered to start training with me..
Flashback
I help Isaac off the ground after having just dropped him on his ass. He nods his thanks and walks over to the bench. He grins mischeviously at me before reaching for the hem of his shirt and peeling it off, throwing it to the floor. He comes back over to me and I can't help but sneak a look. No, I don't like Isaac but like I said, i'm a teenager/young adult. When a not ugly guy is standing in front of me, shirtless, a thin sheet of sweat covering his chest..I can't really help it.
"You should put your shirt back on" I tell him. He really should, I don't want him thinking i'm comfortable with this.
"I don't think you want me to" he whispers, stepping closer to me. We both turn towards the footsteps that stop in the doorway. Derek. Uh shit. Derek growls, eyes flaring up red. He stalks over to us and Isaac takes a step back. I think Derek's going to hit him so I move to get between them. I don't want them to fight, I want to train. I'm suprised when Derek peels off his own shirt, throwing it to the ground with a challenging growl. His much larger, much more muscular chest on display. I don't even sneak a glance, I fully turn and check him out. Isaac nods, backing up. He grabs his shirt and throws it back on, leaving the room. Let's just say, that training session ended with me on the floor, Derek over me, both attacking each other's mouths. I'm pretty sure I can chalk that down as Derek being possessive of me..pretty sure.
"What did you just call me?" Derek asks, stepping into the loft. Both of our heads snap to him, we didn't hear him come in.
"My favourite nephew, why? What did you hear?" Peter smirks, knowing Derek won't repeat what he said.
"Are you ready?" Derek asks me. I nod and get up.
"Let's do this"
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"Yes!" I say, doing a victory dance. Derek watches me with a screwed up face from the ground. I don't care how stupid I look, I just dropped Derek, big bad alpha, on his ass. "Here" I say, holding my hand out to Derek. He takes it and I pull him up. He smiles and drops a kiss to my lips.
"For beating me" he shrugs. I smile back and lean back in. My phone starts ringing. I grab it out of my pocket and move away from Derek.
"No glaring!" I yell over my shoulder to Derek and I go to answer it. Yes. He still has that problem..'phones are distractions'. "What's up?" I ask Scott, answering my phone.
"They've got Isaac at the hospital, how fast can you get there?" he asks.
"I'll be 10 minutes" I say, looking to Derek who nods.
"Okay, i'll see you soon"
"Bye" I hung up. "Let's go" I say to Derek. We pass Peter, telling him we'll be back soon.
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My eyes narrow when I see a guy wheeling Isaac into the elevator. Thought he was like..resting up or something? Then I see Scott running at him.
"Scott!" I yell when the guy flicks his claws out. Scott runs and jumps in with the bigger werewolf and an unconcious Isaac. "Derek" I say, grabbing him and pointing. The doors close before we can do anything.
"Next floor" Derek says, grabbing my hand. We run towards the stairs, trying to meet them when the doors open. We get there just time in time for the doors to open revealing the guy, an alpha, holding Scott up by his throat.
"I'm an alpha" the guy growls. Derek runs forward and digs his claws into the guy's back, making him drop Scott.
"So am I" Derek says, throwing him past me..well, not so much past me. The alpha manages to grab me on his way, pulling me with him. We roll down the hallway.
"Derek!" Scott scowls. Derek starts running over. I try to push the alpha off but he's still holding strong, even though Derek did a number on him.
"Get. Off!" I ground out, getting my knee up enough to knee him in the throat. He slumps enough for Derek to throw him off me. He grabs my hand and pulls me into the elevator, pressing the button for the carpark.
"Are you okay?" Scott asks.
"I'm fine, he didn't do anything"
"I'm sorry-" Derek starts. I put a hand over his mouth, stopping him.
"Not your fault, I should have moved" I say before taking the hand away and moving to Scott's side. "You okay?" I ask Scott, crotching down beside him.
"I'm fine..just need to catch my breath" he says. I nod and move to check on Isaac.
"Is he okay?" Derek asks.
"He's breathing but still unconcious" I tell him.
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Derek carries Isaac into the Hale house, putting him on the table. Scott's on the phone with Stiles, there was some mass suicide of birds or something at the school?
"Meet me at Derek's house" Scott says to Stiles.
"Derek's house? What the hell are you doing there?"
"Just meet us here" Scott says.
"Us?" Stiles asks.
"Me and Ash"
"Of course she's there" Stiles sighs.
"Just get here" Scott says, a little annoyed by the comment. He hangs up and we both walk over to Derek. "You don't still live here, do you?" Scott asks him.
"Him and Peter live downtown" I tell Scott. Scott's eyes snap to mine. "Derek in a loft complex and Peter has an apartment. Peter spends most of his time at Derek's though..I think he gets lonely" I look up and both males are looking at me. I walk away from the awkwardness and go to Isaac's side while they discuss whoever that alpha was.
"Hey..wanna return that favour right now? There's something you could do for me" Scott says, touching his arm, where his tattoo was. Great.
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"It's 2 bands, right?" Derek asks, using his alpha eyes to see it. Scott nods. "What does it mean?"
"Just something I drew with my fingers" he shrugs.
"What a good reason to get it tattooed" I say with a smirk, just kidding around. Derek turns to me.
"Do you have any?" Derek asks. Scott looks at me as well. Even Stiles turns to me with a raised eyebrow. I do..I have one but i'm not telling them I do. I never told Scott or Mum..maybe because I used a fake ID to get it. I'm not willing to get into trouble for it now. Yes, i'm 19 but yes, my family is slightly nuts. Especially Mama McCall.
"We're here for Scott" I change the subject. Derek smiles and turns back to Scott while Scott's eyes stay trained on me.
"Why is this so important to you?" Derek asks Scott, getting his attention off me. Scott tells Derek what the guy at the tattoo shop told us, about the word 'tattoo'.
"In Samoa it means; open wound" Scott says. "I knew I wanted to get a tattoo when I turned 18, I always wanted one. I just decided to get it now to make it kind of a reward"
"For what?" Derek asks.
"For not calling or texting Allison all summer" Scott says, not meeting anyone's eyes. "Even when I really wanted to, even when it was so hard not to sometimes. I was trying to give her the space she wants" Derek nods along. "And 4 months later it still hurts" Scott says. "Still feels like a.."
"Like an open wound" Stiles finishes for him.
"Yeah" he says sadly. Derek picks up the torch, obviously a little uncomfortable with all these feelings..good choice, I was getting there too.
"Pain's going to be worse than anything you've ever felt" Derek tells him.
"Do it" Scott says. I know i'm not going to be able to watch this. Derek lights the torch and now i'm walking away.
"I'm going to check on Isaac" I say.
"Nope" Derek says, catching my hand. "Stiles can watch over Isaac" Stiles sighs in relief and goes over to Isaac. "You can hold him down" I give him a pleading look. "He's not going to be able to just sit through this, he needs you" Derek says, still holding my hand. I look up at Scott and he's glaring at our hands, jaw ticking. Oops..I let Derek's hand go. Derek must realise what's happening because he clears his throat awkwardly, motioning for me to go to Scott. I move so i'm standing behind him. I put my hands on his shoulders, holding him still. "Ready?" he asks Scott. Scott nods. "Ready?" he asks me.
"No" I sigh. Scott looks up at me.
"I'll be fine" he smiles. I offer him a weak smile..I definately won't be able to handle this. He looks back at Derek and nods. Derek meets my eyes for a second before bringing the touch to Scott's skin. He starts screaming and shifting instantly. I hold him down, gritting my teeth. Scott screams out in pain and I have to shut my eyes so I don't attack Derek for purposely hurting him. Just like with Erica. I feel Scott stop stuggling. Then he just slumps. I let him go and jump in front of him.
"Hey, he's fine. Just passed out. This will make it easier for him and for you" Derek says. I nod and sit down beside Derek. He reaches over with his spare hand to squeeze my knee in comfort. I don't see Stiles watching us with narrowed eyes from his position next to Isaac. Derek finishes it and puts the torch down. "It'll look better once it's healed" Derek tells me, the skin bright red, inflammed. I nod. I can feel Derek looking at me.
"I'm not angry..I know you were just helping him" I clarify.
"You just don't like seeing him in pain" Derek finishes for me. I nod. I smile pulls at my lips when the older wolf brings his arm around my waist. I lean into his side, watching over Scott.
"Whoever said you were the 'big, bad alpha' has obviously never meet you" I say, teasing him a little.
"Weren't you the one who told Erica I was a hard-ass?" Derek asks knowingly. He heard that conversation? So he heard what Erica said about me and him..
"I might have said something along those lines" I chuckle.
"And i'm sure you called me an asshole, to my face" he adds.
"That one I can't deny" I say. He smiles at me and his eyes dart down to my lips. We start to lean in.
"Isaac's doing fine by the way!" Stiles yells out from beside Isaac. We pull away, I move a little away from him..I forgot Stiles was here.
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Scott jolts awake and I smile.
"It worked" he beams up at us. I walk over and run my fingers over it.
"It looks good" I say, smiling at Derek.
"Maybe you can get your first one soon" Scott says, eyes narrowing.
"Second" I say, standing back up.
"So you do already have one?" Scott asks, getting up.
"Let's get you to school" I say, changing the subject.
"Where is it?" Stiles asks, coming over.
"Somewhere" I say.
"Can you show us?" Stiles asks.
"Are you going to keep bugging me until I do?" I stop and ask Stiles.
"You know it" he winks. I sigh.
"Don't freak Scott, I was 16 and I had a fake ID" I say.
"Fake ID?!" Scott says.
"Yes, shut up" I say. All 3 of them, yes even Derek, are all looking at me expectantly. I sigh and lift my shirt up over my stomach. It's 3 red roses, McCall written in thick, black cursive above it, curving around the shape of the roses. It covers my right hip, the size of a small dinner plate. I pull my shirt back down. "For our family. Happy?" I ask them.
"3?" Derek asks himself. I meet his eyes and I can tell he wants to ask why there's only 3, not 4.
"Very" Stiles smirks.
"That's huge!" Scott says. "Where'd you get the money? Who did it?"
"Scott, it was 3 years ago, who cares?" he sighs and nods.
"I just had no idea you were like that"
"Like what?" I ask, raising an eyebrow.
"Rebelious" he shurgs. "Well..since all this started, you've displayed it alot" Scott says, eyes subtly falling to Derek. I notice though.
"She's been displaying alot of things latey" Stiles says, looking at me knowingly.
"Thanks boys" I say, pinching their cheeks. I walk out and Scott turns to thank Derek. He catches up with me. "Looks pretty perminant now" I say, motioning to his tattoo.
"Yeah" he smiles, touching it. "Kinda needed something perminant. Everything that's happened to us..everything changes so fast. Everything's so..ephermal"
"Getting your study done?" Stiles asks him.
"Yeah"
"Good work" I say, bumping him with my hip. Scott opens the door for me and let's me walk out first. "What a gentleman.." I trail off when I see the front of the door has been painted red. Scott follows my train of vision and stares at it too. I haven't been here in awhile but neither has Derek..so why's it all of a sudden painted?
"You painted the door" Scott calls out to Derek. Derek looks at us, eyes widening in the slightest like he's been caught out in a lie. Scott notices too, his eyes narrow at him. "Why'd you paint the door?" Scott asks. Derek's eyebrows burrow a little.
"Go to school" he says.
"And why only one side?" I ask, touching it. I flick my claws out, scratching a line down it..there's something under here.
"Ashlee" Derek says, walking over. Derek grabs my arm and stops me. "Stop" he says. Scott flicks his out and quickly tears the paint off. I move so Derek can't get past me to grab Scott. There's a symbol under the paint.
"The birds..the deer, just like when I was bitten and got trampled by the deer" Scott says. "When I got bit by the alpha" Scott and I both look to Derek expectantly. "How many are there?" Scott asks. Derek takes a deep breath.
"A pack of 'em" he says. "An alpha pack" Derek and Scott stare at each other. "We know they have Boyd and Erica" my head snaps up to Derek..they left to find a new pack, noone told us they were kidnapped. "Peter, Isaac and I have been looking for them for the last 4 months" Derek sighs.
"How do you deal with an alpha pack?" Scott asks.
"With all the help I can get " Derek says. Scott looks at me..he's going to need us. Stiles grabs my arm out of Derek's hand and starts pulling me out the door.
"Stop" I say, Stiles stops. "Why didn't you say anything?" I ask turn and ask Derek.
"I'm not your alpha" he says. I can't help the pang of disappointment in my chest at his words. We're not strangers. Scott and I helped him. We hold eye contact for a few seconds before he walks away. I let Stiles lead me away, following Scott..we'd been training for months, i'd think one of them would tell me so I could have helped. Erica and Boyd are my friends..I would have helped without hesitation.
"Don't let it get to you" Scott says. "Derek does not trust easily" he says. I already know that.
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