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The pack had decided they wanted a calm Sunday, let Stiles set the pace and mood. Things were still a bit off but being together seemed to be helping.
John decided the kids had slept long enough and called them down for brunch around 10. Cora was a bit grumpy as Jordan had to sneak away early to start his shift. They all crowded around the table and made the coffee pot earn its keep. With everyone feeling each other’s mood it was not the most restful night.
Later on Derek could feel Stiles get restless and suggested some time on the preserve.
Everyone agreed and they packed items to make sandwiches and snacks before heading out. Chris and John decided to stay and hold down the house. Laura deliberated on what to do but Chris told her it would be good for her to spend time out there on the Ley Lines and in Hale land.
So they all loaded up, Derek drove the Jeep with Allison, Stiles and Isaac. In the large SUV went Jackson, Lydia, Cora and Laura plus a crate full of foxes. They made their was over to the Hale house and parked. As soon as Stiles stepped into the woods they felt the tension leave him.
The foxes were let loose to walk freely, a certain Banshee had been spoiling them with treats, toys and blankets so they stuck to the pack like little puppies. Minus the runt who was attached to Derek, refusing to walk and riding in his shoulder instead.
They walked for a long time keeping a slow normal pace, luckily Laura’s recovery was going great so she could keep up.
Hours later Cora took the lead and hearses them to her favorite place in the preserve. It was a small lake the kids used to play in.
Everyone came over to the edge of the water and tested it out. The supers didn’t care since they ran warm so they jumped right in. Allison and Lydia let out small shrieks but slid in slowly. Stiles was about to jump in when he noticed Isaac sitting on the edge dangling his feet in smiling at everyone else.
“Hey buddy, are you not jumping in? It’s not too cold.” He asked
Isaac turned to him and with a small voice said “I umm actually don’t know how to swim… but you jump in have fun I’ll stay here and keep an eye on the babies.”
Before Stiles could offer Jackson swam over “hey Isaac I’m a great swimmer actually a trained lifeguard too. I’d you want to learn I can teach you.”
“Thanks Jax. I will take you up on that later. I think the babies are enjoying this right now haha.” Sure enough Isaac had a lap full of foxes, the mom was actually using Isaac’s legs as a bridge to go down to the water for a drink and not get wet.
About 30 minutes later Cora let out a happy squeal “Jordan’s coming!” And sure enough a few minutes later the other supers heard him enter their hearing range. Sounds like he got off work and headed straight here.
Shortly after Jordan was saying hello to everyone and jumping in. Allison Lydia and Stiles Swam over to him and decided to test out the theory that had.
“Hey Parrish want to settle a bet.” Stiles asked
He looked over at the troublesome trio with some hesitation.
“More of a challenge less of a dare.” Lydia clarified
“We want to see if you could heat up the water. It’s getting kinda cold but we don’t want to get out.” Allison finally asked.
Jordan laughed at the request then closed his eyes. He focused on his power and slowly began smoking, his eyes turned liquid gold and sure enough their was steam coming off him. A minute later the girls gasped as the water was actually heating up.
“Omg that’s to nice.” Allison cooed swimming closer to the hell hound.
Derek had a better idea he swam up to stiles and pulled him back “I’ll keep you warm” he whispered in his ear.
Seeing the two boys in love moved the others to pair off. Allison convinced Isaac to come into the shallow side with her, and Jackson and Lydia swam around. Jackson found that he loves the water when shifted so he turned in his kanima form and danced around Lydia. Laura had came out to hang out with the foxes.
A while later due to hunger they came out and walked back to the cars. They had a picnic at the gazebo where Stiles first showed Derek his wings. Then loaded back up as the sun was setting to head back home.
When they returned home John and Chris were sitting on the couch watching some sporting event. Chris was looking into the Argent Arms business and keeping an eye on the hunters council.
There had been no sign of Victoria but she could have just been keeping a distance away. Laura joined in to sit with Chris meanwhile the rest of the pack went up to Stiles room. They hung out in their making plans for school the next day. How they would interact with Scott and handle any outbursts.
“Look I know that you are all pretty upset with him. I know I should be to, I mean he was one of my closest friends and now I find out he was using me. I should be bitter and angry and resentful but I’m done. I knew he didn’t appreciate all of my friendship and I should have caught on when he would get upset when I hung out with you all.” Stiles went on looking the his fellow classmates. “But I want to just leave it be. I don’t want any retaliation no fighting for my honor or petty comments. I just want to enjoy this last 2 months of high school.”
Everyone agreed to just avoid Scott and keep close, they knew to avoid isolation and a wide berth from Victoria.
Derek decided it was time to let out his small surprise he had planned. “Friday we are pulling everyone out at lunch. A 17th birthday is a good enough reason to miss out. Lydia and Jackson since you are both academically emancipated you can sign yourselves out. Isaac we emailed Your youth advocate and they agreed to it as well. Just head out to the front parking lot at first lunch break and then it’s party on time.” Derek finished with a ruffle to Cora’s hair.
The promise of a short school week was enough to bring happiness to the small pod. Since it was a school day the next morning they called it an early night and they had to maintain appearances of not living together by arriving in one car, Allison went home with Chris. Meanwhile Isaac Jackson and Lydia went to her house for the night. As much as Stiles loved sleeping with just Derek he did have to admit that he missed everyone. Luckily the foxes kept them company that night.
The next morning Stiles threw himself into a scalding hot shower, his limbs sore from a full day of swimming the day before. Derek headed down stairs and heard John clipping on his uniform and Jordan as well. He prepped two thermoses of coffee for them and handed it as they were running out the door. Something about a intersection crash and a downed stoplight.
Hearing the tell tale sign of Cora groaning as she got ready for the day he whipped up some breakfast smoothies. He was just wrapping up slicing the berries when Stiles came down and found Derek Barefoot and Shirtless in the kitchen. He came up behind him and kissed the middle of his Triskelion tattoo. He squeezed his boyfriend tight and wrapped his arms around him.
“I don’t want to go. Der how about I stay home with you.”
“No Thank you I do not want to smell that all day!” Cora yelled from her bathroom.
Derek laughed turned and picked Stiles up sitting him in the kitchen island so he could stand between his legs.
“don’t you have to take that test for Harris that you know he wants you to fail. Don’t you want o stick it to him.” He goaded kissing him softly and butting on his bottom lip before using his nose to nudge his head up and place kissses on Stiles neck.
“Derek you can’t do this and talk me into going to school. I might explodeee.” Stiles groaned the king his head back with a chuckle.
Derek just took his chin into his hand and teases “fine guess I’ll just talk you in to going.” He stepped away and flipped the blender on, he whipped up a large batch of fruit and vanilla Oatmeal smoothies. He poured them all out and handed one to Stiles.
Cora came down in her normal Athletic Wear. Leggings a tank top and some sort of running jacket. She chugged her smoothie down then grabbed a stack of protein bars from the kitchen. Werewolf problems you’re always hungry. Laura came down next and she ignored the smoothies went for a cup of coffee instead.
Stiles and Cora carpooled to school, since he normally picked up Scott they got there a bit early. They decided to sit out front and wait for the others. Cora decided she didn’t want to deal with her hair so she made Stiles sit on the table and handed him 2 ponytail holders. Stiles went to work and put her hair into two Dutch braids. He had just wrapped up one side and Stiles went on finishing the second braid when Jackson Isaac and Lydia arrived. Lydia saw stiles doing the braids and she decided she wanted one too. She checked her wrists for a band but noticed she was out, before she could even frown Jackson stuck out his wrist. He had learned to carry spares after hanging with the girls so often. So Lydia took her seat where Cora was before and she received a messy braided crown. Like clockwork Allison was dropped off by her dad and she skipped over to the pod, kissed Isaac and continued watching Stiles finish. Without even asking Allison decided they had to match so she sat herself down and She got the iconic Katniss Braid because Stiles is a comedic genius.
Stiles was about to tie off Allison’s braid when they saw Victoria pull up.
She parked in her reserved spot and walked by making a point to look at them all with a forced smile. She was just about to head in the doors when they heard Melissa’s car pull up.
Scott made a point to look no where near the pack and fast walk into the school. Melissa gave them all a soft smile and a wave before pulling away.
Glad that the first contact was over the pack relaxed some and headed to their first class. Luckily Stiles and Lydia had AP Physics first period and everyone else was pairs for the majority of the day. Only Isaac had Econ alone as his second class plus Lydia had journalism alone at the end of the day. It seemed that Victoria planned this because Isaac sent out a text to the group at the start of class.
-Guys got an card calling me to office in 30mins for a meeting, did anyone else get one?”
Captain Jax- no I didn’t
Moon Moon- I didn’t either, avoid going. Pretend you forgot about it. Doubt she will call the teach if it’s not an officially sanctioned meeting.
Goddess Lydia - this was deliberate I also have one for my last class which is the only one I’m alone in.
My Zing- we will test theory tomorrow when we have different classes to see who she tries to call in. Isaac love listen to Stiles just stay in room. Make any excuse to stay.
Lady Coraline - he has got Finstock. Won’t be hard to talk him into letting you stay even if she calls him.
Moon Moon Wrangler- I’m at The hospital with Laura. Melissa had questions and we met here so Scott shouldn’t be able to scent us near her. Keep us updated. Stay close. Good looking out Isaac.
The pack replying in seconds calls Isaac, he sat back and tried to focus in on Finstock trying to explain the stock market. About half way thru the class he relaxed. His appointment was 15 minutes ago and there was no call in to the teacher or anything over the PA system. Just as he was fully relaxing The coaches phone rang and Isaac’s stomach droped. The coach listened to the call then looked up to see Isaac. Before Finstock could even open his mouth he must have seen the fear in isaacs eyes and minuscule shake of his head becuase Finstock saved him. He replied back to the person on the phone “He will do it later. We are busy.”
Isaac let out a visable sigh of relief and mouthed thank you to the coach. Before sneaking another text to the group
-Safe for day. Finstock covered for me.”
Moon Moon wrangler - stay back and thank coach. He knows what’s going on and let him know that you don’t feel comfortable seeing her with your current DHS case and her relation to Allison. He will cover for you. Who ever is closest pick him up from class. Lunch will be fine since you all have it together.
Lady Coraline- I’m just down hall. Isaac I’ll walk with you to lunch.
Moon Moon- Me and Jax are closest to lunch room. We will hold our table and makesure she isn’t here.
Feeling safe again Isaac was able to focus on class untill the bell rang. When class ended Isaac took his time packing his bag, keeping one eye on the door. He slowly approached Finstock and cleared his throat.
“Coach thanks for covering for me.” He quietly told him.
“Cover you? Lahey what the hell are you talking about.” He replied in his usual loud tone.
“When the VP called and tried to pull me out. You told them I was busy??” He tried
“Oh that was for you? Yeah didn’t hear that part just don’t like her. She tried to have me pull Jackson from captain. Just letting her know where she stands with The Coach Bobby Finstock.” He finished with a smug expression.
At this time Cora had arrived and she waved to Isaac to get his attention. Coach looked at her then did a double take.
“Hale!” He yelled out. Causing Isaac to jump and Cora to look confused.
“Yes??”
“Hale as in Laura, Derek and Peter?” He asked voice getting louder and louder in excitement.
“Yes? That would be older sister, older brother and uncle.” She answered cautiously.
Before anyone could realize where his mind was going suddenly there was a red lacrosse ball flying across the room and Cora caught it.
“Good catch your on the team, we have one game left in season. You are playing and I hope you are a junior.” He rattled off like it was the most normal thing to recruit a stranger.
“I’m a junior but graduating early. And sports aren’t my thing. Sorry Coach.” She tossed the ball across the room so it landed in the lacrosse stick perched on the windowsill.
“But but but you Hale! Championship. ” He sputtered out.
“Sorry. Derek and Laura would get a kick out of you asking me to join a team sport. I just came to pickup Isaac not join.” She smiled and stuck her arm out for Isaac. Coach stayed there with his mouth in disbelief and the pair walked out. Cora slipper her arm into Isaac’s and they linked up heading to lunch.
They arrived and were the last ones thanks to the delay with Coach. Luckily Stiles thought ahead and grabbed food for them too.
There was only an always lull when Scott walked in and picked up his food, he was halfway to the table before realizing he wasn’t going to sit there. He stopped then pivoted quickly and walked away. This was enough for a few other students to notice the interaction and gossip. Then everyone around them went back to their normal conversations.
There was only two classes left in the day after lunch. Everyone was in at least pairs for the third and only Lydia was alone at the end of the day. Third period went smoothly and then came what they were expecting. Lydia sent out a group chat.
/Got my second reminder slip for a meeting in 30 mins/
My Westley - I’m stuck with Allison we are about to take a test
Second Brain - I’m with Harris no way he lets me or Isaac out for any reason. I think Cora has gym.
Sis Cora - just faked injury. Heading to you now.
/thanks/
Lydia walked up the the teacher and with all the confidence in the world reminded her of her interview with Cora for a piece in the yearbook. The teacher looked at Lydia in full force and quickly agreed pretending to have known all along. Cora walked in not a minute later and went to join Lydia at her desk. Going thru the motions she took out her laptop and wrote out questions about being the new student, coming back to beacon hills. They sat their and talked until Cora tensed up and shifted over in her seat so her back was not to the door. She gave Lydia a hard look and she understood. Sure enough in walked Vice Principal Victoria DuPont. She had to revert to her maiden name.
She did have a small falter in her step when she saw miss Martin was not alone.
“Lydia Martin, I have on the schedule a meeting with you. Did you not receive my request and follow up reminder.” She asked loud enough for the teacher to hear.
“Yes, Vice principal I did however I assumed it must be a mistake. Since there are only 3 reasons for a meeting with a VP or Principal, and neither of them apply to me. I figured it must have been a mistake.” She replied back with candor.
“No miss Martin it was not a mistake.”
“Well can you tell me the purpose of this meeting. I do not need a counselor or career meeting, as I have early admittance to several colleges and I’m a valedictorian, it’s not for academic misconduct as I have no disciplinary actions against me and Finally I am a student in good standing with no truancy on file. Again since these do not pertain to me I did not need the meeting hence why I stayed here to do my class work.” The strawberry blonde finished turning her attention back to her laptop and typing away.
“Miss Martin I called this meeting personally and will not disclose my reasons out loud here for privacy sake. If you do not come then I will have to mark this as failure to comply and call your parents.” She tried again voice rising, at this point the teacher has made her way over.
“Well then. If it a personal meeting at your request then I deny it. This type of meeting is only if both parties agree.” Again she turned her head back to her laptop before turning back to see her reddening face “and for the record. Had you contacted my parents I would have escalated this to the school board. Seeing how I am academically emancipated and they should have no information regarding my status as a student.” With a single hair flip she turned back to Cora who was holding a smirk and watching from the corner of her eye. At this point the teacher motioned for Victoria to follow her outside.
Cora began giving a play by play of the hushed conversation. Clearly Victoria did not plan for the wrath of Lydia Martin. Finally the teacher was able to get her to leave.
Cora sent out the text updates while the teacher pulled Lydia away to apologize on behalf of Victoria.
-Lydia took care of her. She’s pissed we need to tread carefully.
DerBear- Good. Stay in groups if she gets desperate she may try something.
Alpha Bait- The wrath of Lydia Martin strikes again
Literal Sunshine- Do you think she will try again with me?
Naigini with legs- Not with us around. We got you Isaac.
2nd Amendment - for the record it was an arranged marriage
Pretty Robin Hood - Dad!
2nd Amendment - Update from my contacts no one has heard chatter about this area. If she is going to do something it’s in her own
Scream Queen- well she won’t try me again. I may have name dropped Jackson’s dads law firm to the teacher. Should have her second guess any other documentable attempts here at school
Class was just wrapping up when one last message from Laura asking them to head to the Hale house instead of the Sheriffs House at the end of the day
At the end of the school day Allison jumped in to ride with The others since she had been dropped off this morning. As they were heading into their respective cars they noticed Scott watching them from the school. He was waiting inside the doors just watching them.
The two cars headed to the construction site and they saw the concrete was poured for the basement. And the outer walls were staring to get framed out.
Derek stood there holding a bucket of markers and had blueprints laid out. The 4 story home was massive and had the first floor as mainly a large kitchen and living room. They key feature was a drop down section that was 4 California king beds together as a massive lounge pit.
Everyone gathered around excitedly while Derek held the container of markers.
“Alright everyone pick a room. We have enough for everyone to get their own,I know we will send up shuffling around but you get your own space.” On the blue prints the only section that was filled in was the massive master suite for Derek and Stiles that was basically the front half of the 4th floor.
Everyone jumped up exited looking to the floor plan, Derek explained that the most important thing was location, they would be able to customize their room or space as they liked.
Knowing he would never pick first Derek handed the marker to Isaac who’s eyes grew wide.
“I get a room?” He asked in disbelief
“I told you Isaac I want you in this pack. You have a place here if you want it.” Derek answered watching Isaac scan the floor plan, his eyes getting drawn to the room on the second floor in the corner right next to the green house. Derek smiled and nodded giving him permission to choose the one he liked.
After that everyone else grabbed for a marker and claimed a section, Derek then told Allison and Stiles to pick out a room for their parents.
Everyone picked a spot according to their taste, Jackson getting the room closest to the pool that didn’t have a window facing the sun in the morning. Lydia claimed the one on the 3rd floor that was near the library, Allison chose the 3rd floor center of the house, the best option tactically, with her father on the opposite side giving them the best vantage points. Cora and Laura chose the rooms that mirrored their old home and Jordan picked the 3rd floor again away from the sun and away from the living room to give him a quieter place.
“The construction supervisor and designer are a human couple raised in a pack. Their crew is human so keep it calm. They will understand our customization and size. They said you have 1 week to give suggestions on layout and design. The designer said you can also make a PinternerWall err thing as well.”
“Pinterest Board, love.” Stiles said with a laugh patting his archaic boyfriend on the back.
“Thats what I said. Allison you and your dad will coordinate the armory and medical bay in the basement. Stiles you and Isaac can design the kitchen. Lydia library is all your domain, Isaac greenhouse and Jackson of course the pool.”
Everyone was super exited and came together everyday after school to plan the house. Victoria did nothing as far as physical attempts for contact, she did however watch them like a hawk. Luckily a few teachers had noticed this behavior and asked a few of the pack if they have noticed her. Scott was distancing himself more and more. Thursday there was a large pileup and the sheriffs house became a home base for the police dept so the pack relocated to Chris’s and Allison’s for the night. Cora was buzzing with excitement over the thought of her birthday tomorrow and Isaac was slightly nervous because of the “surprise” CPS visit, luckily both of them are mellowed out with pack cuddles. Jordan was at the Stilinski’s due to the big crash so Cora tucked herself in with the others. Laura and Chris cuddled on the couch and pretended like it was an accident to fall asleep together. Everyone was happy and exited for the fun day tomorrow.