Chapter 7 - I Can Make All the Tables Turn
He looks back at me. "And leave you here to get busted by Brody?"
I freeze. "What!?"
"Yup. There he is, walking like he's some sort of superstar and we all should bow before him."
"He doesn't walk like that. He's nice, unlike you."
I can see the hurt register for a moment on his face, and can't help the stab of guilt I feel. "He didn't seem too nice during your break up, now did he?" I sigh. Of course he knows about that whole fight. "But, if you want to be left alone to be berated by your ex, be my guest."
He turns to go.
"Fine, you can stay." I heave a sigh.
"See, I knew you were starting to like me!" I can't help but think Teague is trying to quote Hook from Once Upon a Time.
"That's not what I-"
"Let's go greet your ex and the nixie, shall we?"
Nix is coming too? This is just great. Not. I have a feeling that Teague left that "small" detail out on purpose.
Teague's POV
I stroll down the stairs behind Mina, smirking triumphantly to myself. I managed to convince her to let me stay. Of course it's probably just because Brody is coming, who she's been avoiding like the plague even though he seems to want to make up, but it still is worth it in my mind.
I watch her push the button to let them in, and note her anxiety. Good. She still doesn't want to talk to him. After a few minutes, they're at the door, and she opens it.
"Mina, I-" Brody stops short whenever he seems me standing behind her. "Why is he here?"
"Excuse me, don't talk like I'm not here!" I respond, and Brody turns his head for a moment to glare at me.
"He's a...he's here because..." She's stuttering as she tries to come up with a lie. So, I decide to help her.
"Because I'm a good friend and was tutoring her a bit in math."
She frowns slightly as Brody glares at me again. "Mind if I talk to this guy...alone?"
"I don't know if that's a good id-"
"Of course." I cut her off, slightly offended that he refers to me as 'this guy.' Does he know he's talking to? Probably not.
Nix steps over to Mina, and starts asking her some question about some TV show. I follow Brody into the other room.
"Who are you?" He crosses his arms, glaring at me.
"I'm Teague. New student at Kennedy High. Why? Is it illegal to come to school there if you weren't there the year before?"
"No, who are you really?"
"I don't know what you're implying."
"I think you do."
"I think you are just upset that I'm friends with Mina."
"I'm trying to protect her."
"She's your ex though. You shouldn't care this much, now should you?"
"That was a mistake on my part. I've been trying to apologize."
"I don't think she wants to hear it."
"I think you need to butt out of this."
"I think you need to drop your attitude."
"I don't have one!"
"Yes, you do!" I spit the words. "You think you're so much better than anyone else and the only one worth Mina!"
"Oh, you mean my attitude of being better than you? Yes, I do believe that." Brody looks slightly smug because of his come back.
"Mina deserves something better than scum that just looks a bit better because it's on a silver platter!"
His temper is flaring, but so is mine. I'm glaring at him now, and wait for his reaction. What he does I don't expect though. He swings at me with his fist. I could stop it, but I let it collide with a grunt. He goes to swing again as I put a hand to my face, more to act than anything.
That's when Mina walks in, and squeaks. "Brody, what on earth are you doing?"
He drops his hand, failing to meet her gaze as he stutters for an answer. Nix watches as well, shocked. "I...well...you see..."
"I see that you need to leave." She says, quiet but firm.
"Mina, I can explain. I-"
"I said you need to leave." She stays firm and he leaves, still looking at her till he turns in the hallway.
Once he's gone, Mina rushes over. "Are you alright?" She's trying to keep her voice level, but I think I detect a bit of worry there. "Did he hurt you?"
"I'll be fine." I shrug, and with a bit of stray Fae magic fix any damage that the puny mortal may have done. I smirk slightly. "But you obviously do care what happens to me if you asked."
"No, it was just the...hospitable thing to do." So she's still denying it? I'll have to fix that.
Well, that was unexpected, now wasn't it? And who's ready to see what Teague concocts this time to try and convince Mina to admit that they're friends. The second step in his plan, right?
Also, sorry for a slightly OOC Brody, although that is partly because of something you'll see later in the story.
Thank you for the comments, guys! It means a lot!
Now, for my answers to the questions before:
1) I have three main ships. One is mentioned in the story, two aren't. Any guesses?
My three ships would have to be Captain Swan, Rumbelle, and Outlaw Queen. If you don't know all the fancy ship names, I'll tell you them. Hook and Emma would be Captain Swan, Rumplestiltskin and Belle would be Rumbelle, and Robin Hood and Regima would be Outlaw Queen. I also slightly ship Wooden Swan (August and Emma), but only if Hook died or something drastic like that.
2) Are you a fan? If so, what is your personal favorite ship?
My personal favorite has to be Captain Swan. I shipped it from the moment in Season 2 when Hook and Emma are climbing the beanstalk.
3) Another question for fans. Have you seen the finale of Season 4 yet?
Yes, I did, and I was crying all throughout it. I don't know if I'll last till the fall, especially if Forever devestates me...
~Dagger