"That's the last of them," Isaac announced tossing the last of the chains into Derek's wooden trunk and then slamming the lid shut. Erica and Boyd were back to normal now and they all stood in front of the train.
"That was…enlightening." Meg said with a lack of a word to describe the events of the night, or last night considering it was now one o'clock in the morning.
"Did you know that every full moon is a religious holiday for Buddhists? They visit temples for worship and stop the consumption of—"
"Meat and alcohol." Boyd cut in with a smile on his handsome face. Meg grinned playfully punched him in the abdomen.
"It's so cool how we do that." She stated and Boyd chuckled and rubbed at his neck almost bashfully.
"Alcohol does sound good right now." Erica muttered stretching her arms from beside Meg. Earning a wide-eyed stare from her.
"But…you are underage." Meg informed.
"What's your point?" Erica snapped grinning wickedly.
"So hardcore." Meg drawled sarcastically causing Erica to frown.
"Bed sounds good right now."
"Yeah I should head home too, before my mom does her routine checkups to see if I am still in bed." Derek saw Meg avert her gaze when Boyd mentioned his mother.
"Well I am off." Isaac announced Derek nodded in acknowledgement. The blue eyed male turned his attention to Meg and swiftly wrapped an arm around her neck and pulled her to his side, she gasped in surprise.
"You get to escort me to the staircase."
"It's not really an escort if it's against my will." Meg protested struggling to get free from Isaac's hold, but he chuckled and dragged her with him. Derek watched them, trying to restrain from letting the sudden of jealousy he felt show. Isaac was very fond of Meg, Derek wondered just how much.
Why does it matter?It wasn't like he harboured any feelings for the young werewolf, did he?
Erica and Boyd followed them and they were all conversing at the landing before Boyd ruffled Meg's hair and the three of them left. Leaving Meg smiling after them. Derek stood silently as she spun on her heel and walked over to him with mischievous grin curving her lips.
"I need some help here trying to recall a few words you told me a while back, it went along the lines of 'you will run off 'and 'kill on somebody'." She rubbed her chin, pretending to ponder. Derek turned to walk away but she chimed after him.
"Hmm, I guess this proves you wrong huh? " He stopped and spun around to face her once again. Meg stared up at him smugly. Derek smiled stiffly and nodded to himself as if agreeing with her words.
"Fine, I'll admit you exceeded my expectations—"
"Thank—"
"This time." He added quickly with a cynical upturn of his lips, Meg fumed.
"You are impossible to please." She observed, her gaze narrowing. Derek's grin widened his chin coming up a notch.
"That should be your drive." He stated with gleaming eyes.
"No, my drive is to one day bask in the glory of having kicked your smug ass." Meg objected, poking him in the chest which did very little to sway him. He held her stare and leaned over and she blinked wide-eyed when his face was so close, to the point where their noses were almost touching.
"Is that why I catch you staring at it, because it drives you?" His insinuating whisper shocked her.
"What? I never stared at your ass." she exclaimed scandalised and flustered by his lewd accusation. Derek stared silently smirking, amused by her blushing state.
"You know, I can tell when somebody is lying." He said in a rather sinister purr. Her mouth opened and closed struggling to form words and hold his piercing stare at the same time. Derek watched carefully as her face continued to turn a deeper shade of red. But then she tensed, forcing her shoulders back and glaring at him.
"I am walking away, because I am a lady," she announced stubbornly, her jaw snapping shut before turning and marching to her bed. Derek crossed his arms over his chest while staring after her pleased that he had managed to render her speechless.
Satisfied Derek turned to walk back to his train when the humming of a familiar tune grabbed his attention that melody sounded so familiar but he couldn't place it.
Derek walked towards the bunk bed calmly. Meg had her back to him and she was gathering her dark hair up to a bun on the top of her head, humming all the while. His stare wandered up the graceful arc of her neck, the skin that was a perfect bronze shade, and her small slender hands that gracefully arranged any stray raven tendrils. His stared dazedly and the song she hummed only soothed him even more and then his memory sparked, how could he not know that song? It was My Body by Young The Giant. Derek's ample silver eyes were full of wonder, how was she familiar with that song?
"Hey Derek!" She stopped singing and exclaimed.
"Yeah?" He murmured, she tensed and spun around instantly.
"Whoa…you walk fast—"Startled by his presence there behind her, but then she quickly recovered –oblivious to the fact that he was there the entire time.
"Anyway, I was wondering would it be too dangerous if we go out running now?" Derek raised a brow sardonically at her question.
"On a full moon, oh yeah sure it's not like they are expecting us to do that," Meg frowned at his answer and rolled her large eyes.
"You don't have to be so sarcastic about it, but I really want to stretch my legs, you know go for a run? Don't tell me you don't feel like it too." She chided with a smile on her face. Derek rubbed the stubble on his chin thoughtfully. A little exercise did sound good and they have been cooped up in the warehouse for too long, he raised his gaze to meet hers.
"Say I do, where are we going to run?" He pointed out and Meg dead-panned.
"How the heck am I supposed to know? You are the one who knows the place like the back of your hand, isn't there some place that is even the slightest bit safe from Hunters?" Derek stared thoughtfully before a spark returned to his silver eyes.
"Get cleaned up and dressed, we will be leaving in ten minutes."
"Yay!" Meg exclaimed grabbing her towel and rushing off to the bathroom. Derek stared after her, amused by her child-like enthusiasm
The gibbous moon hung in the sky, its white light grazed the tips of the rice plants the cool breeze swayed them. Megra stared out at the field with a wide grin across her face. Her glittering eyes took in the sight of the dark sky with stars twinkling like diamonds, and the urge to run free was undeniable.
"This place is so cool!" Meg exclaimed unable to contain her glee as she glanced back at Derek. He stood behind her with his hands in his jacket pockets, staring out at the space.
"Yes, but we can only enjoy this for a few hours, before the sun comes up." Derek revealed glancing at Meg who seemed to be immersed in her awe of the place.
"I bet I am faster than you." She stated with a confident upturn of the corners of her lips. He turned his profile to her, intrigued by her words.
"Oh really..?" He acknowledged with a snide smile playing at his lips. Meg nodded enthusiastically.
"Yup, unless you are too cowardly wolf to take a challenge."
"Fine, let's make a bet."
"A bet?" She asked with an arch of one of her dark winged brows.
"If I win –which I will—you lend me your iPod, for a week."
"A week?!" she exclaimed outraged and terrified at the thought of departing with her beloved source of music.
"What, too scared?" He teased taking a step closer to tower over her, Meg huffed.
"Pfft no, well when I win—emphasis on the when—"Derek rolled his eyes "I want, your sunglasses for a week." She ruled with a swift poke of her finger to his chest. He narrowed his silver gaze down at her.
"…fine." He agreed after a long debate in his mind. She grinned and threw her hands up in celebration.
"Yay!" She cheered merrily like she had already won.
"Why are you celebrating? You won't win, I am the Alpha remember." Derek pointed out with a rakish smile playing at his lips. Meg's enthusiasm deflated.
"Well I am a Day. and Days never go down without a fight, unless you know you are a Night—then that's just elementary—Get it cause night and day."
"You are rambling." Derek cut through her words and she frowned glaring at him for a moment before turning her face forward towards the field. She began to stretch her legs, her knees and then her arms before positioning herself, meanwhile Derek remained the same. He stood there in his usual suave self while watching her with an amused gleam in his eyes.
"Ready…Set-"Just when she was about to utter the last words the Alpha had sped off a head of her and Meg gaped utterly appalled.
"Hey that's cheating!"She cried chasing after him in a haste to catch up. Derek was fast and Meg feared the thought of losing to him.
My precious iPod in the hands of that jerk! No, Megra will not have it. She forced herself to move faster, her legs pumping and her heart thudding, the crops that she raced past brushed at the skin of her legs and arms. Before Derek knew it Megra had raced past him startling him. He stared surprised as Meg grinned and looked over her shoulder at him, grinning in triumph.
"Ha-ha! Eat my Beta dirt!" She taunted right before her foot got caught in a rock and caused her to fall face first on to the earth. She could hear Derek laughing as he raced past her, she remained on the floor spluttering and spitting out sand. Meg groaned and sighed. Feeling embarrassed from the ungraceful fall and the fact that she had just lost a challenge she started.
"Guess who has to give up her iPod for a week." Derek taunted, she frowned and looked up from her position on the floor. He was smirking snidely which she returned with a glare of her own.
"Yeah yeah." she grumbled getting onto her knees while dusting off the flecks of dust off her long sleeved jersey. Meg raised her head surprised to find Derek's open palm for her to take. Hesitantly she slipped her hands into his grasp before he helped her up.
"How about I give you a chance to win your iPod back?" He suggested pocketing his hands in his jacket pockets. Meg stared entranced.
"You got my attention." She said, Derek smiled his eyes surveying the field they stood in for a moment before looking to her.
"Spar, here now and if you win I will throw in my sunglasses too." Meg didn't utter a response, only beamed at the opportunity.