Derek and I were still secretly seeing each other, I would come up with a lie about practising my dance with Jeremy for the school showcase, but I still did practice with him. Oh, I also bought Natalie's birthday present. She's going to love it.
I walked out of the shops with a few bottles of water in a plastic bag. I climbed the stair case, then I saw Scott standing with bags in his hands.
"Hey Scott," I greeted with a small smile.
Before he said anything, a growl echoed in the car port. I searched the area for red eyes but didn't seem to find any. "We have to run," Scott grabbed a hold of my wrist.
"Ow, Scott. Your hurting me," I complained. He looked at my wrist, his claws were out and digging into my skin, drawing blood. He quickly let go.
"I'm...I'm sorry." I nodded.
"You can run. I'll protect myself," I said, not making eye contact. I walked in the other direction to my car.
When I reached my car, I heard car alarms going off. I scanned my surroundings again, still nothing. Then I heard Scott yelling but it was getting closer.
"Yeah, but that was- I mean," Scott struggled to talk. "Would you just stop?" I heard Scott ask. "What happened the other night; Stiles' dad getting hurt. That was my fault! I should've been there to do something! I need you to teach me how to control this."
"Look," Derek started, "I am what I am because of birth. You were bitten. Teaching someone's whose bitten takes time. I don't even know if I can teach you."
"What do I have to do?" The young beta asked desperately.
Derek replied, "You have to get rid of distractions."
I turned my attention back to my car, I unlocked it. As I opened the door, it was slammed shut...by Derek.
"Can I help you?" I asked, raising my eyebrows.
He grabbed my wrist and checked out the claw marks. I swear I heard him growling. "Are you okay?" He asked.
"I'm fine," I responded.
I've heard some witches can heal faster than normal humans, I wish I could do that. I also wish I had someone like me to talk to about all of this. I'm all alone. My parents aren't like me.
The sound of a smashing sound brought me out of my trance. Derek threw Scott's phone at the wall.
Scott tried to protest. "Wait, wait!"
"You getting angry?" Derek asked. "That's your first lesson. You wanna learn how to control this, how to shift. You do it through anger. By tapping into a primal animal rage and you can't do that with her around."
"I can get angry."
"Not angry enough!" Derek shot back. "This is the only way I can teach you. Now, can you stay away from her? At least until after the full moon."
"If that's what it takes."
Derek snapped, "Do you want to live? Do you want to protect your friends? Protect your Mum? Yes or no?"
"Yes! If you teach me, I can stay away from her." Lies.
"Can you heal yourself?" Derek asked.
"No, I haven't got the power to. I've heard some witches can though," I shrugged. Scott looked disappointed in himself. I opened the boot of my black car and pulled out the first aid kit. "But hey, don't worry. It'll just look like I'm cutting myself," that came off sarcastic.
I cleaned off the blood around my wrist and wrapped a bandage around the claw marks. Then packed the kit away and closed the boot.
"What if your parents see them?" Scott asked.
"I'll tell them..." I shook my head. "You don't need to worry about that." Then my phone vibrated from inside my purse. Dad.
"Hey Dad," I greeted. The two werewolves snapped their heads towards me.
"Hey Little Red." Not the nickname... Ever since I dyed my hair red velvet, he likes to call me that. "I'm missing some paperwork on the Alpha trail. You wouldn't happen to know where it is, would you?"
"No, I haven't. Why do you ask?"
"Cause I happen to know you have a soft spot for werewolves..." He trailed off. Derek and Scott looks completely confused.
"I do not have a soft spot," I lied, keeping my heart rate normal.
"Oh really?"
I sighed, "I didn't take them. Ask Kate, maybe she took them, you know she always breaks the rules." I hung up before he could get another word.
I open the drivers side door and on the side were folded sheets of paper on the alpha that I did steal. I handed them to Derek. "Your welcome."
"Why would you give these to me?" He asked. I hope I'm earning his trust.
"Ever since I was brought into this world, I have watched my family kill werewolves. As impossible as it sounds, I want that to stop. I want my life to be as normal as possible," I explained with little emotion. He nodded.
"When your dad said you have a soft spot for werewolves, what did he mean?" Scott asked.
"Doesn't matter," I replied.
"Okay. Well, I'll see you at school tomorrow," he said, walking away.
I turned to Derek. "Need a ride?" I asked, to which he nodded.
We both got in my car and I started to drive to his house. Ungodly Hour by The Fray played softly in the background.
Don't talk, don't say a thing
Cause your eyes they tell me more, than your words
Don't go, don't leave me now
Cause they say the best way out, is through
I pulled up at his house, still not making eye contact. Derek didn't leave his seat.
"So you really don't want to be a hunter?" He questioned me.
"No," I answered truthfully.
"Do you want to come inside?" He asked suddenly and surprisingly.
"Sure," I responded. We climbed out of my car and I locked it.
We entered in the burnt house and sat in what use to be the living room.
"Can I ask you something?" I questioned.
"Yeah," he said.
"Which, uh, which family member of mine did this?" I gestured to the house.
"Kate," Derek answered without hesitation. I heard the anger in his voice.
My jaw slightly dropped. "Oh my god," I muttered. That bitch.
"How many spells can you do?" Derek asked randomly.
"I only know three or four. I haven't had much training in this, I don't even have a grimoire. I also know how to give aneurisms."
"Can you show me one?" I nodded and sat next to him. Derek visibly tensed.
I placed my hand over his and chanted quietly.
Hi, I thought, smiling a little.
His eyes widened a little. Hi, he thought back. So, I can read your thoughts.
"And I can read yours," I spoke.
We talking for about an hour more. He told me some things about his family, like what they were like. I liked it how he was slowly opening up to me. I decided not to talk about my family, considering they're werewolf hunters. So, I told him about one of my high schools, it was a private girls school, we had to wear these dresses for the summer uniform.
I looked at the time on my iPhone and decided to go home.
"I'll see you around," I said, before walking to the burnt door.
As my hand was on my door knob, my back was slammed onto the nearest wall. I was completely shocked.
Derek had pinned me there. He immediately kissed me and my arms went around his neck, his hand were placed on my hips. His touch made my skin feel like it's on fire. The kiss wasn't gently, like the first time we kissed, but rough.
When Derek pulled away, he spoke. "See you around, Little Red," he smirked.
I walked out towards my car. I couldn't stop thinking about the kiss. My lips left a little tingly and I couldn't help but smile. Nope. I'm not falling in love with him. I can't. I put up these walls for a reason.
THIRD PERSON POV
Derek returned to his bedroom, he still could hear the footsteps of Madison's shoes. She sure was something...something good. He was still thinking about the kiss they both shared. Derek felt a spark in his chest, to be honest it felt good. Was he in love? No, he couldn't fall in love with an Argent, not after what Kate did to him.
He laid down on his bed when Madison's thoughts came in to his mind. 'Nope. I'm not falling in love with him. I can't. I put up these walls for a reason.' Derek froze completely, he forgot their minds were still connected, so did she.
MADISON'S POV
I walked up to my locker and put clothes in there for the end of the period when Scott came walking up to me.
"Have you seen Stiles?" He asked me.
"No, I haven't seen him. Why?" I was now confused.
"At the parent/teacher conference, his dad was attacked and sprained his ankle. Stiles is mad at me 'cause I didn't save his dad," Scott explained.
I nodded. "And why didn't you save Stiles' dad?" Scott gave me a look and I dropped the subject.
Closing my locker, I found Jeremy standing next to me.
"Hey. You got some time to talk?" He asked.
"Yeah, let's go outside," I nodded.
We walked out on to the lacrosse field and sat on the bleaches. As I scanned the area, then turned my attention back to Jeremy.
"Okay. Um, there's this guy I like," he started. Yes, he's gay. I not long found out. "I want to ask him out, but...I don't know what to say."
"Who is the guy?" I slightly smiled.
"His name is Danny," he confessed. My smile grew wider. I think he is in Allison's grade. "But I'm still not sure if I should ask him. I mean, he is younger than me."
I stood up and pulled Jeremy up with me. "You are going to ask Danny out on a date, maybe a movie," I suggested. He nodded. "Now go get your guy."
I smiled when Jeremy walked back into the school building. I had to stay on the field because I had P.E. class with Coach Finstock, our original P.E. teacher was away. I saw Natalie and Cassie walk on to the field, so I ran up to them.
As I was about to say something, I heard Derek's thoughts. What class does she have? He was close, I could feel it. I forgot I was still connected to him.
"Hey. Natalie, are your parents going to be home on your birthday?" I asked.
"No, they are on a business trip and won't be back until a few weeks," she answered. "So, that means alcohol is going to be there."
"Okay, ladies. We are doing gymnastics," Finstock announced.
We had a girls only P.E class, which was kind of good, but I think it's a little sexist. All the girls wore a grey T-shirt with burgundy shorts.
A few girls set up the gymnastics mats. Found her, I heard his thoughts again.
"Let's start with the basics," he said. "Addison, you first. Do a cartwheel."
"My name is Madison," I told Finstock.
He thought about it for a few seconds, "I like Addison better."
My jaw dropped slightly as I heard Natalie and Cassie giggling. "So not funny," I mumbled as I tied up my straight hair.
I walked over to the mat and did one cartwheel. Then the rest of the class did one.
"Addison," Finstock said. "How good are you at gymnastics?"
"I done it for eight years," I shrugged.
"Show me what you can do," he responded.
I ran up to the mat and did three cartwheels then the splits.
"Show off," Finstock mumbled as I smiled at him. I couldn't help but laugh.
After stripping out of my P.E clothes, I changed back into my short strapless dark blue dress and cream ballet flats. I left my hair up and sprayed a little perfume on me. I picked my bag and walked out of the change room.
I pushed open the double doors and saw Derek leaning up against his car, waiting for me. I shook my head.
"You can't just randomly show up around me," I announced. "Someone could be watching me." I contained to walk to my car, with Derek following.
"I think I know who the alpha is," he said, ignoring my announcement.
"Um, okay?" I said confused.
"You're coming with me," he responded.
"Fine. Pick me up in an hour, park down the street from my house," I told him, then hopped in my car.
I finally arrived home and had a shower. Now what to wear? I want to impress him, but I don't want to look like I'm trying to. Opening up my closet, I scanned the racks. I chose to wear black jeans, a floral t-shirt, a pastel green jacket and plain white shoes. Then I straightened my red velvet hair and tied it up. I didn't bother putting any make-up on.
"Hey, where are you going?" Allison asked as I appeared in the kitchen.
"Out." Then I looked to my parents. "Hey, do you mind if I go over to Natalie's house? She asked if I could help her set up some stuff for her birthday party." I looked as innocent as possible. Natalie had already finished setting up.
"Sure, sweetie," Mum smiled.
"Thanks," I returned a smile before having a drink of water. "If I'm not home by nine, I'll probably be sleeping over." I placed my cup in the sink.
Derek texted me saying he was waiting for me. "Okay, I'll see you guys later." I grabbed my dark red shoulder bag.
Walking off the steps I quickly dialled Natalie's number.
"Hey Maddie," I could hear her smile through the phone.
"Hey. Could you do me a favour?" I asked.
"Mmhmm," she sounded.
"I told my parents I was staying at your house tonight because I needed a cover story. So if they call-" I was cut off.
"Yes, don't worry. I've got your back."
"Thank you. You are a lifesaver," I smiled softly.
"I know. See you later."
We said our goodbyes and she hung up, and then I got in Derek's camaro.
"So, where are we going?" I asked.
"To the vet," he answered.
When Derek pulled up at the animal clinic, he told me to stay there and wait. It got quite boring so I turned the radio on. Enjoy The Silence by Anberlin started to play. The only reason I remember is because it was in The Vampire Diaries.
"Words like violence break the silence. Come crashing in into my little world. Painful to me, pierce right through me," I sang along.
Eventually Scott and Derek came walking out of the animal clinic. Derek had someone else with him. The strange guy was placed in the backseat and I decided not to question it.
Derek then drove to the school. Why are we at the school?
"Because Scott told us to meet him here," the werewolf beside me said. I nodded and we got out of his car to see Scott and Stiles already there,
"Where's my boss?" Scott asked, walking in front of us.
"In the back," Derek grumbled.
"Oh, he looks comfortable," Stiles said sarcastically. I rolled my eyes.
Scott and Stiles walked in the schools. They said something to Derek but I was too busy reading a message on my phone. When I looked up, I saw the older werewolf standing right in front of me.
He leaned down and kissed me passionately but gently. The moment I kissed him back, it got a little rough. My hands were on his chest and snaked up to his neck. Derek lifted me up and placed me on the bonnet of his car. His hands were gliding up and down my thighs. We broke apart when we both heard a screeching sound coming from the school speakers. I let out a breathless laugh at Scott's attempt to growl and I rested my forehead against Derek's.
"You have got to be kidding me," he muttered. I hopped off his car and put my hands in my jacket pockets.
Another loud growl echoed the area. That one was actually kind of scary.
"What are you trying to do? Attract the entire state!" Derek snapped once the two boys came into view.
"Sorry," Scott apologised. "I didn't know it would be that loud."
"Yeah. That was awesome," Stiles sang.
"Shut up," Derek deadpanned.
We waited a good five minutes and nothing happened. Now this where I come in. Time for plan B. I opened my bag, and pulled out a map of Beacon Hills and put it on the bonnet of Derek's car.
"What are you doing?" Scott asked.
"You are going to help us find the alpha," I announced. He nodded. "Now I need you to cut your hand." Scott frowned.
"Are you a dark witch? Cause I heard that dark magic is used for negative purposes," Stiles quizzed. He researched witches?
"No, I'm not a dark witch. They use power for misfortune, or to injure or kill people. I don't do that," I confessed.
Stiles looked relieved. "But if I do become one, you'll be my first," I joked, trying to keep a straight face but failed. I giggled.
Scott's claws came out and punctured his palm. I grabbed his hand and made it into a fist. A few blood drops dropped on the map. Then I released his hand.
"Have you ever done this before?" The young beta asked, but I ignored him.
I closed my eyes, chanting quietly. When I opened my eyes, the blood drops formed into one droplet and moved to the location.
"He's close," I whispered. I spun around but saw nothing. I turned back to Derek who had blood spilling out of his mouth and was lifted up into the air by the alpha and thrown into the wall.
I could hear Scott and Stiles running off, but I didn't move.