Special Guest Stars and a bit of mixed emotions. Hope you like it! ^-^ ~rymilu
Surprise, Surpise
Liam wants to die the second he hears a deadly scream that penetrates his ears. He clutches the sides of his head, wanting to get rid of that sound. There is a horrid vibration in his head as his brain slams around in his skull. His breathing becomes to get heavy and he can hear the slick sound of his claws coming out. Just when he thinks that his head will explode, the wail stops. The young beta blinks once. Then twice. And then a third time to get himself under control. But he can't really. His hand flies to his phone and he calls Scott.
After a brief conversation he is out of the door, barely managing to shout a 'good bye' to his mother. He runs and runs, the scenery blurring at his sides. He finally comes to a halt when he is a few feet away from Lydia.
"Don't look," she whispers, staring at something. Or better yet, someONE. The coppery and metallic scent of blood plagues his nose. He covers it, and tries hard not to look at the source. Even if he is just dying to see. Making it his duty to comfort the poor banshee, he goes to her to pull her into a hug, but someone beats him to it. Just then, a wheezing Stiles and composed Malia and Kira come to the scene. Liam automatically cringes when he hears a low and threatening growl from behind him.
He is not surprised to see Parrish hugging and consoling Lydia. But he can't help the low and threatening growl that vibrates deep in his chest and escapes him. Instead of making another comment - like the one he said earlier that week -, Scott turns to look at the body. There is a slight feeling of anger and remorse when he sees the manipulated body.
The Alpha says, feeling already an old and familiar weight back on his shoulders. He tries not to grimace or groan and grabs his phone.
"I've already informed the Sheriff," the young Deputy says from where he is at. Scott manages to keep himself from growling again, yet his eyes flash a deadly red. He nods mutely and starts to search for some sort of clue.
It is seriously disturbing to stare at it and examine it. Blood pools from serious gashes - deep and jagged - that decorate the sun burned skin. The skin is peeling and muddy. A horrible odor of urine and filth as well as the rotting scent of a body come and mix together, causing his stomach to churn In an unpleasant way. It is obvious the body has no more than an hour - or maybe three - dead. There is something odd about the body - something that makes the hairs of the nape of his neck and arms stand up straight and still. A cold and hollow feeling washes over him.
His ears perk as the intense barking of dogs sound from a distance. The McCall male barely spares a glance to the others as he starts running. Branches snap, and he knows kira, Liam, Malia and Stiles are following his lead while Parrish stays with Lydia. Another wave of anger rolls over him, and his eyes flash a cold yet fiery red as he drops down to all fours. His breathing becomes heavy; his heart racing at a dangerous level. Growls vibrate in his chest and escape his lips. He runs faster and faster, leaving the others behind, his mind burning on the girl he thinks loves but has lost forever.
Lydia has kept finding dead bodies for the past two years, Liam knows, just like she found one yesterday. And so it makes him feel slightly bad for going to her house to help him out pick a gift for Savannah.
Crossing his fingers and holding his breath, Liam knocks on the door. He waits and waits with a pounding heart and flushed face. The door opens to reveal a tired looking banshee.
"Hey," he murmurs with a nervous smile. She smiles back in a tired manner. "I was wondering if you could help me...?"
The petite, strawberry blonde nods. "Yeah, yeah. What is it that you want me to help you with?" She asks, grabbing her keys and closing the door. He follows her to her car, climbs in and then explains. Lydia nods at him.
Before she can start driving, he starts to apologize. After all, it does not take a genius to know she is completely tired. "I'm sorry," he says.
"It's okay. I need the distraction," she replies, glancing at him.
"From what?" He whispers timidly.
Lydia is quiet for a moment or two before she whispers back, "From everything."
The young Beta is not sure what to say next, so he stays quiet until they arrive at the mall. Once there, he is amazed with how alive his older companion becomes as she drags him from store to store. The hours fly by fast and he is ready to give up when Lydia shows him a beautiful bracelet. Automatically, he knows it is what he has been looking for. Before he can protest, Lydia buys It for him and links his arm with hers.
"Oh, you made the right choice " she tells him, a chirpiness to her voice. "It will look good on you, Ally."
"Ally?" He repeats suddenly surprised. He watches Lydia blink. Emotions that are not his roll over him. And then they are gone as Lydia's face turns stoic. It is then that he realizes how lonely Lydia is and that the only person that understands her pain is no longer in good terms with her.
As he goes to school the next morning, his mind wanders back to the previous day. He then thinks of Savannah and him as he puts the present into his backpack. There is no way that he wants their relationship to end in the pirs like the relationship between the True Alpha and banshee did.
Liam waits with great anxiety to see Savannah. He has texted her during fifth period to meet him in the parking lot. Now, as the bell is a minute away from ringing, he feels his heart begin to pound hard and fast. His palms become sweaty and he has to take a breath or two to keep himself together.
The bell gives the familiar sharp shrill and he hurries to get out of the room and to his locker A finger taps his shoulder. He glances back and sees the girl from his Health class. Ma... Maria Padilla, a slightly pretty girl with dark brown - almost black - eyes, straight, long black hair and slightly fair skin.
"Hey," she greets with a big smile on her face. He smiles back. "Where are you headed?" She asks him as they start walking to the doors of the school.
"To the parking lot. To meet my friend," he tells her. She nods and bats her eyelashes, but he does not notice. He is trying to see if he can catch Savannah's scent.
"Well, I'll see you tomorrow," she murmurs once they reach the parking lot. And then the weirdest thing ever happens. Maria leans in and gives him a peck on his cheek. Liam blinks in complete surprise but she is gone. With a slight shake of his head, he sighs. He catches Savannah's scent and snaps his head to her direction, only to watch her walking away.
The brunette had been waiting for Liam at the parking lot just like he had told her to, feeling a bit depressed. She wanted to scream and cry, but managed to keep it together. She had seen him walk to where she was at, and a smile broke into her face. Already, she had felt her worries being pushed away and her heart did little flips. But then, she saw that girl from her science class - Maria - with him. And then she had kissed Liam. That was all it took for Savannah to turn and walk away.
Now, she angrily scribbles down words on the paper she is doing for English. There is just so much hurt and betrayal in her that she starts to slowly cry. Jealousy burns in her stomach, making her sick while she replays the event in her mind over and over in her head.
Her phone beeps. She fumbles to grab it, her hand shaking. Through a blurred eyesight, she can see the words on the screen and the person who sent it.
'Hey, crazy,' it reads with a happy face at the end of the sentence. She frowns and wipes the tears away. Instead of replying, she turns her phone off and goes to shower.
When Savannah does not reply, he can not help but feel worried. Because there is a sinking feeling in his stomach that makes him feel queasy.
The young Beta sighs and turns to look at the older teens and adults. His eyes land on Lydia, and he tries to sense some sort of emotion from her but can not find anything. He can only guess that she does not want to let the others know how she feels. And then he feels stupid. Because it is obvious that she is hiding her feelings for that very reason. Man, he is slow sometimes...
"I have been trying to see if I can draw something that will give us some sort of clue as well as listening to music and other things," Lydia informs them. "But I have found nothing useful as of late."
A low growl escapes Malia when Stiles puts a hand on Lydia's shoulder. Jealousy makes his mouth to taste something bitter. He scrunches his face and tries hard not to gag.
"Is this all?" He manages to ask the older people. He sees Scott look at all of the Pack members, and then nods briskly. As if on cue, everyone starts to slowly disband. Liam texts Savannah one more time, just to make sure that she is okay.
'Crazy, you okay?'
His heart sinks deep, deep in his chest when there is no reply.
Savannah finishes combing her hair, feeling butterflies of anxiety in her stomach. It is Saturday and she has to meet her friends at the movie theater. None of this worries her. What worries her is the surprise that her friends have prepared for her... thinking about what it is has nagged her continuously throughout the week. Besides Liam and that - that GIRL, for lack of better word.
The brunette reaches for her phone and then heads out of her room. She says goodbye to her grandma and goes out of the house.
With each step that she takes, she can feel her skin get goosebumps. Her heart beats faster and her bottom lip trembles. Her knees feel weak and she wants to laugh nervously. But she does not.
Finally, the athletic and intelligent brunette reaches the movie theater. She buys her ticket for the movie - the one with Adam Sandler - and looks around for any signs of Stephanie, Carla or Rafa. She cranes her neck and stands on her toes, but finds nothing. With an irritated huff, she takes her phone out and is about to dial Steohanie when she hears a voice - a voice that makes her heart pound hard and palms to become sweaty and breathing to come out short. A voice that makes her turn around quickly. Her mouth becomes slightly unhinged, breath taken away and brown eyes wide. A familiar smile and dark brown eyes which twinkle and are framed by glasses, same hair style and same everything. Tears blur her vision.
"Hey, Savannah," he whispers.
Unable to hold back her urges, she flings herself into his arms and murmurs, "Pedro."