Anyone But Her

Car Ride From Hell

Stiles quick ran to his jeep and opened the passenger door for Zoe, she held his hand slightly as she got in and gave him a loving smile. He felt so incredibly awkward as he turned around to see Lydia stood a bit behind him. Her eyes reflected pain and hurt as she watched the two of them and he knew this whole trip was going to be horrible. What was Zoe planning? She hated Lydia being around them.

Zoe quickly flashed him an agitated look that heavily implied for him to get in the car and leave Lydia to get in the car herself. Once she was in the backseat, Stiles turned on the engine and they set off. While driving, he could feel Zoe's burning glance at him like she was making sure he kept in line. "Have I told you today how much I love you baby?" Zoe's question popped out of nowhere as she grabbed his right hand and kissed it all over. "Erm I think so yeah you said it this morning...I think b-babe." He replied awkwardly making sure to keep his eyes on the road. He was definitely not in the mood for the 'act all lovey dovey shit to make Lydia jealous' portion of this journey.

"Oh see sweetie I think I nearly forgot because of all the...things you was doing to me this morning..." Zoe began to laugh hysterically as she winked at Stiles. Lydia shuffled uncomfortably in her seat as she was busy admiring as much as she could out of her window. Stiles felt horrible, why was Zoe being like this. "Hey Lydia? You know what I think the best thing in the world is? Have you ever had your man wake you up by kissing down your body until he reaches your thighs and then he-" Stiles quickly cut her off. What was she doing?

"Babe...I really think we don't need to be discussing this right now in front of Lydia." He stated plainly, flashing her a stern look but she just smirked at him, ignoring his obvious attempt at changing the topic. "No no honey I think Lydia is a big girl she knows what i mean...I mean she does have a boyfriend after all...or did you forget?" Zoe turned to Stiles towards the end of her sentence, she was no longer smiling and Stiles quickly took it as a threat. This was her way of explaining that she knew something weird was going on between him and Lydia and whatever it was she was going to squash it.

"You know right Lydia? Jackson has woken you up like that before right? Or does he always ditch you on a morning?" She said nastily. Lydia looked upset and he could tell she was holding back tears. "Okay what the fuck!" He shouted at her and she flashed him an innocent smile. "What? it was just a joke babe." She said cruelly as she turned to Lydia in her seat. Lydia met her gaze and placed her hands between her thighs.

"So anyway how long have you and Jackson been dating? Cause I've heard that it's been a long time." Zoe stated bluntly, awaiting Lydia's response. Lydia took a moment before answering. "E-erm around 3 years..." Lydia spoke quietly and Stiles could almost feel her awkwardness and anxiety about the situation. Zoe's face showed faux surprise. "Wow that's a long time. So is he still the same person you fell in love with or has he changed a lot because I know that can happen." Zoe asked hoping to provoke a response from Lydia.

"Err well you see..." Lydia struggled to respond but before she could find the words, Zoe spoke again. "Like do you guys still have sex or does he not bother with you no more?" Zoe asked meanly, a devilish smile resting on her face. Stiles took a quick glance in his mirror and caught Lydia's gaze, her eyes were glossy and she look out of her comfort zone. "No. Zoe stop. That's enough. You don't have to answer that Lydia." Stiles cut in, he couldn't just sit here and let Zoe bully her like this.

Zoe turned her attention back to Stiles, flashing him an irritated look. "What? I don't see the issue sweetie...it's just a simple question. Maybe you should stop sticking up for her." Zoe's spoke through gritted teeth as she tried to keep her cool. Stiles sighed heavily. This was a disaster, they couldn't get to school fast enough. "Actually, we are fine but you know once you're with someone for awhile you both change...it happens..." Lydia looked to her lap in sadness and Stiles knew exactly what she was thinking about. He always wondered the point of when Jackson stopped loving her but whenever it was it was a long time ago, and Lydia knew that.

"Hmm...that's a shame. I do have this weird question to ask...you see at school...I mean I haven't even been there long since I transferred but I have heard a lot of rumours..." Zoe spoke slowly which was making Lydia frustrated. "Zoe." Stiles threatened her sternly as he flashed her a pissed off look which made Lydia glance at him in confusion. She had no idea what they were talking about. Was there something she didn't know? Zoe smiled falsely at Stiles in response, completely ignoring his threat.

"...and these rumours talk about Jackson and the things he is known for doing...especially at parties..." Zoe held Lydia's gaze as she looked down at her, a slight smirk resting on her face. Lydia's quickly became confused and concerned as she listened more intently. "Wait what?! What rumours?" Lydia quickly replied, agitation filling her voice. Lydia knew about the cheating now but she didn't know that everyone else knew about it first. Zoe almost laughed, before flashing a quick glance at Stiles. "Oh my gosh. You didn't know? Oh well now I feel terrible.." Stiles cringed, he knew what Zoe's plan was now and he could see right through her falseness.

"Know what? Tell me!" Lydia questioned, as she sat up more, her eyes wide in anticipation. "Well I guess I should tell you now...you deserve to know. Well you know I haven't been at that school long but what I do know already is that there is lot of rumours about Jackson...and how much he cheats on you at parties...and how much he talks badly about you behind your back..." Zoe trailed her sentence, a small tight smile forming on her face as she saw Lydia becoming more and more upset.

"Zoe what the actual fuck is wrong with you?!" Stiles shouted angrily as he parked the car in the school car park. "What Stiles? She deserves to know." Zoe smiled sardonically. Lydia's eyes glazed over quickly as she shuffled uncomfortably. "H-he what?" She spoke softly and quietly like a fragile mouse and it made Stiles break. He just wanted to hug her. "Yeah he says all this stuff to his mates about how much he hates you and that's he's going to dump you when he gets to college. Apparently something about being too needy and not really meeting his needs in bed or something..."

Lydia took a deep breath. Her heart hurt. Everyone around her knew this except her and nobody ever told her. She felt a small tear falling down her face. What was even the point? She had been wasting her life putting up with Jackson all these years just for him because she thought that's what he wanted too but no. He was just using her.

"Okay thats enough Zoe. Stop it! What are you trying to do? Make her upset before school?Honestly, why are you being such a bitch?!" Stiles shouted angrily at Zoe, which surprised both her and Zoe at his sudden outburst. But this just made Zoe more angry. "What? Are you kidding me? How dare you call me a bitch! And look even now you are still defending her and protecting her what is that about?! Honestly if i didn't know any better it would seem like you're in love with her or something!" Zoe screamed back, anger and frustration filling her voice as she turned towards him fully.

An awkward silence filled the air, as Lydia sat in shock. "I-I think I should go..." she spoke quietly as she opened the car door. "Yeah I think you should too. We need to talk. " Zoe retorted without even looking her way. Stiles held her gaze before turning to his steering wheel and placing his head against it. What fuck was he going to do now? He heard the car door slam shut and Lydia walk towards the school. His anxiety felt through the roof as he turned his attention back to Zoe. What the hell was he going to do now? She was sat facing towards the front, her gaze completely avoiding him. He could almost see the steam of anger coming off her.

"Zoe..." he tried to speak but she quickly cut him off. "No Stiles. I don't even know what to say to you right now. What is wrong with you? You do know that i'm your girlfriend right? Not her? So why don't you stick up for me? It's so weird between you two, did something happen because honestly you better tell me the truth right now!" Zoe shouted sternly, he voice quivering with anger as she crossed her arms.

Stiles needed to think fast. His hands were shaking and he felt his heart in his stomach. "No nothing has happened of course not! She's Jackson's girlfriend...I've just known her a long time that's all." Stiles felt horrible for lying but he had no choice he knew that if he told her she would be so bitter that she'd tell the whole school and put Lydia in danger.

"Fine. But I still feel like something is up. I want you do one thing for me." She spoke quietly this time but her voice held a lot of frustration still. "Yes anything. What is it?" Stiles responded quickly, he needed to get her off this topic.

"I want you to never speak to her or go near her again. I want her out of your life."