Breathless- Theo Raeken fanfic-

Chapter 14, A novel approach, part 2

AFTER GOING THROUGH THE PROCESS of removing all the items that could cause dangers to patients in Eichen House, we could follow the guy that Scott told me about. He wanted us to come after the visiting hours which ended at eight. I ended my shift at 9:30 because there were no more people in the library.

"Why is your belt made of metal?" I asked Kira as we walked through the hallways. After a few seconds, we stopped, and the guy unlocked a door that led us to the stairs.

"It's my weapon." She replied. I nodded, not sure if I understood what she meant by that. Talking about that, I still don't know why Theo didn't want me to come here either. Well, okay, he said because it could end up badly and it's dangerous. But I still don't know, he seemed more worried than he should be. I don't know, I'm probably overreacting but I've known Theo for years...well, it's true that he kept a lot of secrets throughout those years. Okay, maybe not. But he never told me he was a werewolf and I still cannot believe that I never figured it out either.

I mean, thinking about it, there are so many signs that can prove that he was a werewolf back then and I could've figured it out. Like when he was skateboarding and fell in sixth grade, his bones cracked and I was sure he broke his leg, but he was fine. Or the time he cut his finger while cutting fruit. He started bleeding a lot, then went into the bathroom and put on a band-aid, and seemed okay after. I mean, he didn't need to change it again and I remember that I tried to help him clean it, but he refused.

I snapped out of my thoughts as the man started talking as we started walking down the stairs, "I'll remind you that I'm only doing this as a favor to Deaton." He said in a warning tone. "And I'm doing it against my better judgment."

"Hey, what's the etiquette for talking to this guy?" Stiles asked. To be honest, I'm really scared to see this guy, but also excited. I mean, he has a third eye and I still don't know what he can do with it. Like, can he see the future or something?

"Can you look into his other eye?" I asked curiously. "Have you ever look into it? Is it creepy? Is it—"

Stiles slapped my arm, sending me a look and I quickly rubbed the spot on my arm.

"I wouldn't." The guy replied. "In fact, while you're down here, try not to make eye contact with anyone or anything." Okay, that sounds like there are more dangerous things down there. More than I thought. Is there an emergency exit? I would be more than grateful to take it.

Blame it on my curiosity. I still don't know why I always end up in the messiest situations. Okay, maybe because I'm too curious. But blame it on the Stilinski's genes. I remember my mother telling me stories about how she and my uncle were so curious in their teenage years and now look at me and Stiles. We are so curious about everything.

My phone beeped and I took it out of my pocket.

A new message from Malia.

New message 10:01 pm. From Malia.

Hey, your friend Theo's with me at the library. I don't know why he's here and why he came up to me. He's weird, can I hurt him?

I frowned and quickly tried to shake off the feeling I felt for a few seconds...jealousy. Okay, I shouldn't feel like this, it doesn't mean anything.... I quickly shrugged it off. Theo told me anyways that he was going to read his book for one of his classes at the library. If he was there for no reason, then I would start asking questions because that would mean he's up to something. But he told me he had an exam in two days so there's nothing to worry about. But I couldn't help but smile at Malia's text. This girl is something. Apparently, she lived like a coyote for so many years that she's still learning the different norms and rules of society.