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Chapter 9 - Scott

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I could not believe it. We pulled up to my father’s house and there she was standing outside smoking a cigarette and dressed like a slut. I was convinced that I could see more of her skin then was covered.

"So where is she?" Stiles asked.

 I was actually embarrassed to answer.

"She's right there," I said, pointing as we stepped out of his jeep.

I could see him follow my line of sight.

"Her?" He asked, obviously surprised.

"Yes." I tried to keep back the anger in my voice but by the look on his face I knew I was not doing a good job.

"Dude. Your sister's hot." He said. 

It took me a second to realize what it was he just told me. A knew kind of anger filled my body. Before I knew what I was doing I punched him in his arm. A little harder than I intended.

"That hurt." He said as he rubbed his arm

"Shut up, that's my sister." I told him.

Sometimes I really wondered what was wrong with my best friend. Who says something like that to their friend about their sister?

"What? She is." He responded.

I don’t know what came over me but I quickly snapped my head around and growled at him. At Stiles. All because he said the sister I don’t even want is hot.

"You may be my best friend, but I suggest you don't say another word." I told him before my sister reached us.

 I did not want either of them to get any ideas.  I did not think I could handle that. Plus I didn’t want Stiles' kind of were-coyote girlfriend to get jealous and attack my sister. 

When she finally reached us she put her cigarette out under her shoe. I can’t believe she smokes. If she only knew how strong that smell was to us were-people she would never smoke again, I almost wanted to tell her right then and there. I knew it was not a good idea. She would probably think I’m crazy. Or worse, tell my dad. She then looked up at Stiles and smiled. Completely avoiding me.

"Hi. I'm Thana." She told him. 

So much for hoping she would fly under the radar. That no one would notice her.  Looking like that she was bound to get everyones attention.

She stood there waiting for Stiles to introduce himself but he seemed to be stumbling over his own thoughts.

“This is my best friend Stiles.” I told her.

 “Well nice to meet you Stiles.” She told him.

  “Yah nice to meet you too.” He responded finally getting his thoughts together.

  “Aren’t you going to be cold wearing that?” I asked her.

  “It’s almost sixty degrees out.” She said, sounding confused.

  “Yah it’s a little chilly.” I told her. Hoping she would go put on some pants.

  “I’m from New England. You have no idea what chilly really is.” She told me before walking around me and into the back seat of Stiles Jeep.

 I just stood there looking like an idiot. I knew at that moment that this girl was going to get me in trouble. Even more than usual.

 “I guess that means she’s ready to go.” Stiles said as he started the car.

 We drove for a while in silence. I was hoping that we would make it all the way to school without having to talk to each other but I knew that was unlikely.

I looked over to Stiles and he was drumming away with his fingers on the steering wheel. The silence was obviously driving him crazy.

The silence was eventually destroyed by Stiles who could just not hold it in anymore.

“So Thana what happened to your mom?” He asked her so fast I was not sure if she could understand him.

“Stiles what the hell?” I asked him.

I can’t believe he asked her that.

“It’s okay Scott. The truth is I don’t remember my mother or anything from before I was found. I asked dad the same thing all he would tell me is he is looking into it.” She told us.

The only thing I could focus on was that she just said dad. She just called my dad, dad. I knew it was ridiculous to be upset about this because he is her dad, but it pissed me off.

“You know what?” Stiles said not finishing his sentence.

“What? Stiles, you should really finish your train of thought.” I told him.

“Well like I was saying.” Stiles said with his snarky attitude.

“You know Thana, my dad is the Sheriff. I’m sure if you asked he would help you look into what happened to your family.” He told her.

I turned around so I could see her. There was a brief second where she looked happy, then as quickly as it came, her happiness disappeared.

“I don’t even know him. Why would he help me with anything?” She asked.

“Well because your Scotts sister of course.” He told her.

I quickly gave him a look that told him to watch what he says next. I did not want him letting anything slip that she would question.

“He will help all you have to do is ask.” I told her.

 “Really?” She asked.

The look on her face told me she found it hard to believe that someone would be willing to help her. 

“If you really want to we can go see him after school and see what he can pull up.” I told her. “Just don’t tell dad.”

A small smile formed. I could not help but notice how her smile was slightly crooked. She started to laugh softly.

“What’s so funny?” Stiles asked.

“Nothing.” She responded.

“You're lying.” I told her. 

I could hear her heart beat pick up slightly.

“It’s nothing really. I just never had a parent that I had to lie to before.” She answered. 

I never thought that someone would be happy about lying to their parents, but I guess if I never had any, lying would be a small victory or something. I didn’t know if I should feel happy for her or sad. Thankfully I did not have much time to think about it because we finally pulled into school.

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