Off Limits

Chapter 13 - Small Talk

For the rest of the day and the majority of the night, Stiles was trapped in his thoughts. He couldn't get what Allison said out of his head. Maybe a part of him did like Lydia? No. It can't be, she annoyed him so much. But like Allison said, she definitely did 'spice up his life', just in an annoying way.

Stiles woke with a start as his alarm yelled at him from next to his head. He smacked it hard as it turned off and got out of bed. He was already exhausted and the day hadn't even begun. He was worried. He knew what Allison was like, she'd definitely be scheming something up between him and Lydia today and god was he dreading it. He had to admit he admired the dedication of the girl but her execution? Not so much...she usually made things a lot more awkward than they already were.

He headed to Scott's house quickly. As he pulled up, he found them surprisingly already waiting outside for him. That was definitely a first. Scott chirped a happy 'hello' at him as they hopped in and Lydia smiled a tight lipped smile at him but remained quiet as she got in the back. He reversed out and drove out happily towards the school. On the way there, Scott told him excitedly about how he was getting his motorbike fixed tomorrow and he'd finally be able to ride it to school again. "So erm...how will Lydia be getting to School?" Stiles asked him quickly and the boy paused for a minute. "We'll I guess that's up to her...if you don't mind she can either get lifts with you or get lifts with me? It's up to you Lydia?" He turned around to the girl as she looked up at him. "Well I ain't getting on the back of your bike! My hair will be a mess by the time I get to School!" She protested at him and he chuckled. "So riding with you it is." Scott concluded as Stiles flicked his gaze to her in the back using his mirror as they locked eyes for a moment. "So is it okay if she comes with you? Now if she does, I want none of this arguing bullshit otherwise she'll have to come with me." He stated confidently at the pair as they seemed lost in their own thoughts. "No I don't mind taking her...I guess...I can't have her walking and getting lost now can we?" Stiles joked in response as a small smirk broke out on his face. Lydia glared at him, squinting her eyes at him, clearly irritated. "Fine with me as long as Stiles doesn't get lost either. I know how much he struggles driving in a straight line." She replied sarcastically as he quickly scowled at her comment. "Hey, if my driving is that bad, you can go with Scott if you like? But make sure you bring a spare brush and some de-knotting spray with you to fix your hair when you get there, oh and something to remove all the bugs that will have taken up residence in your hair!" He sneered back at her, making her cross her arms in a huff as she remainder quiet. "I'll take that as a no then?" He said sarcastically as they arrived at School, Lydia now refusing to answer him. After a few tries, she finally managed to get out the back of the car by herself.

Scott laughed at the pair as he and Stiles hopped out too, Stiles throwing him a wink as he noted how she quickly shut up. Once they got into School they quickly met up with the rest of the group. "Oh guys! Did Liam tell you?! He has a date after school today!" Isaac spoke loudly as Liam flashed him a look of annoyance for outing his date. "Awww you do Liam? That's so cute! Who's it with?" Allison responded quickly as she gave him a warm smile. "Ermm this girl called Hayden, she's in my History." Liam answered happily as he thought about his date. "Awww how cute." Lydia spoke softly as she smiled at him too. "We'll don't get your hopes up Liam and don't be surprised if she runs away screaming when you try to kiss her." Issac joked cruelly at the young boy as he attempted to swipe him but missed. "Shut up Isaac! You're just jealous because I have a date tonight and you don't!" Liam retaliated back making The rest of the laugh in response. "Shut up you runt I can easily get a date by tonight, that's easy!" Isaac boasted as he puffed out his chest slightly. "Fine prove it." Lydia chimed in once more as he looked at her in shock. "W-what?" The blonde boy questioned her in confusion, his confident facade quickly dropping, as Liam smiled devilishly. "Yeah prove it! Get a date by tonight and I'll give you ten bucks, but if not, you'll need to pay up." Liam stated proudly as he turned to The group with a smile. "Wha-you can't- fine if it's a bet you want Liam, you'll have one. It will be easy." Isaac stuttered worriedly before replacing it with his faux confidence and arrogance. "Ha I have got to see that!" Scott spoke up suddenly as he chuckled at his friends.