Holding Onto Heaven

Chapter 6:Cloud

After hours and hours of reflexion I came to the conclusion that maybe Stiles and Derek are lying to me : they clearly have some anger against Peter - I can feel it - so they pretend he is dangerous and exaggerate everything especially Stiles who called Peter a "monster" in order to ruin him.

Peter can't be that dangerous and violent man they're talking about, I would have seen it. I know that I've already been tricked in the past but I don't think he is how they described him. He must have an explanation. Plus I still want to know why he has been avoiding me so here I am, in front of his apartment located in downtown Beacon Hills, trying to have enough courage to face him.

If it goes wrong, remember that you took self defense classes this summer !

I cracked my fingers as if I was preparing for a first round and knocked on the door.

I waited a minute before someone finally opened . And that someone is of course Peter. He wears a white V-neck as per usual with a dark jean and his hair seems shorter.

"Sophia ! Long time no see, come in!" he smiled happily and let me in.

And who's fault is it? I'm not the one who went MIA!

I kept my thoughts for myself and entered in his apartment .The living room is filled with classical music. All the wall are painted in gray but the room is illuminated by the windows. The furniture are modern and look really expensive. He has really good tastes: his house looks like a fucking magazine of decorations! My eyes landed on the gray canopy where a young girl with brown hair was sitting with her legs resting on the small brown table, typing on her phone. She took her eyes off the screen and looked at me suspiciously. I turned around and looked at Peter with disgust.

"Oh I get it! You prefer screwing under age girls? This is great!"

Peter sighed and had an exasperated look on his face.

"Sophia this is Cora. Cora this is Sophia."he said calmly.

Cora...Oh my God! Now I remember, Cora is his niece!

She stared at me -more judged me- for a few seconds. I feel so ashamed! I want to disappear.

"You know what ? I thing I'm gonna take a walk or see the girls. Bye."she said, not breaking her gaze with me till she leaves the room.

I'm the worst.

"Sorry I thought she was some..."I started.

"Shhhhhh..."he closed his eyes and put a finger on his lips to shush me. I raised an eyebrow, not understanding why he want me to shut up.

"Listen to the music."he said, still closing his eyes as if he was meditating.

"Peter I..."

"Isn't it beautiful? Schubert is such a genius!"

He's acting weird, thats really annoying.

"I didn't came here for a concert Peter, I want to talk."I said firmly.

He opened his eyes , took the remote on the small table and turned the home audio off. He folded his arms and looked at me.

"What do you want to talk about then?"he asked.

Is he kidding me?

"Are you really asking me that question?"

"Yes?"he replied. I rolled my eyes.

"I don't know if you have noticed but It's been more than two weeks since we last saw each other. You disappeared without texting me or replying to my calls. I was kind of worried but you seem to be fine."I said with an accusing voice.