Chapter Text
A deep hollow feeling settled at the bottom of my stomach as I realized that my best friend, brother rather, has forgotten my birthday. The text may have been short but it sent 1000 messages and I received every single one of them: I wasn’t pack, I didn’t matter, I’m nothing but the pity member of the pack who can never say no.
I go through the rest of the day in a zombie like trance. I go to class but I don’t absorb or learn anything. I go home. Do my homework and drive to a dinner close to the house and pick up dinner for Mrs. McCall and Dad.
When I present Mrs. McCall with her dinner I get a hug and kiss along with a happy birthday. It was nice to feel like someone remembered and cared.
I pull up to the station with a burger and fries along with a shake for my dad. I usually try and make sure he eats healthy but he gets cheat days, like today. However, when I walked in his office, dad and the new deputy were sharing carry out steaks from the local steak house.
The smile I had when I came in dropped from my face just as dad notices me and the food in my hand and meets my eyes with a guilty look.
“Sorry son, I forgot you were coming around. Why don’t you go share that with someone from the pack or Scott?” he tell me
“yeah, let the adults talk kid” the deputy says with a snide tone
“Deputy.” Dad barks, “ You treat my son with some damn respect. He’s done more for this station than you’ll ever know…”
“Ill see you tonight tomorrow Dad” I say with a sigh and decide to text Derek as I walk out. I wonder if he’s with the beta’s and has forgotten about me too
Me: Hey Der, ‘sup?
Sourwolf: Nothing @ home. You?
Me: Have some burgers and no one to eat with. You in?
He and I have gotten pretty close recently.
Sourwolf: Sure. Be @ yours in 15 min
Me: See you then ;)
“So why aren’t you with the rest of the pack? I thought it was your birthday present from them…” Derek asks hesitantly
“I could ask you the same ques- Wait, you know it’s my birthday?” I ask
“ Of course I know your birthday I care about you” He says
“ Guess I can’t say the same thing for the rest of the pack…” I tell him with a bitter edge to my voice
“Well I know what’ll make you feel better” he says, his eyes dilating
“Yeah? What’s that?” I ask as I step up right to him
“This” he says right before sealing his mouth over me, making me forget the shitty day I’ve had
I sit up with a gasp as I remember the letter Dad had given me in the morning and that I stuffed in my backpack
“Was wrong Sti’?” Derek asks, voice sleepy and slurred
“Nothing” I reply and resolve to read it in the morning. With a heavy heart and a lump in my throat, I turn over back on side and snuggle further into Derek.
To be conintued….. I promise :)
Note: I’m SO SORRY about the wait, I’ve been dealing with some serious stuff but I found some time to do this so thank you for reading and sticking by me. I’ll hopefully have the next chapter up before March…. I swear!!! If you all ever have any prompts or ideas as where to take this fic or any one shots, lemme know! Love y’all!