My Best Friend The Werewolf

The Truth

Eli is woken up with Steve shaking his shoulder gently.

"Come on or your walking to school," He says and Eli groans. His left hand was aching as he pushed himself out of bed.

It was bruised and hurt to turn into a fist but Eli just ignores it and bolts for a shower. Steve ducking back over to his own house and grabbing fresh clothing.

He texts his thoughts to the group chat.

"You sure. I mean I know his a douchebag but is he a Varulv douchebag" Toby replies.

Jim agreeing.

"I don't know. I just sear I saw his eyes change" Eli texts back, haphazardly half trying to pull on a fresh shirt as he goes. Shoving his glasses back into place and moving to shove his textbooks in his bag.

"You ready?" Steve calls up the stairs.

"Yeah" Eli calls back before running down the stairs. Steve catching him as he slips.

"What have I said about falling for me" Steve murmurs. Eli just rolls his eyes and straightens his bag.

The Trollhunters said they would meet them at school. They were true to their word and waiting outside. The sun already warming up the day.

"So we have a plan and you're not gonna like it. Well I mean you might like it but either way" Toby says.

"Okay, So what's the plan"

"You need to make Flinn angry. Angrier than his ever been to try and stir a reaction. Hopefully, a human one" Jim explains.

"Right. I can do that...how exactly would I do that" Steve asks, confusion on his face.

Claire clears her throat and points directly to Eli.

"You have something he wants. Even seeing you and Eli together pisses him off. So be like extra gooey and annoying and maybe be a little rougher with Flinn in practise."

"Basically just be yourself and you should make him angry enough," Jim says with a shrug.

"Actually I have another idea. He thinks you're still a bully right. I'm sure he'd love to rub it in your face if you throw me around a little" Eli murmurs.

Last night flooding back to him and he chews his lips at the thought of Steve pressed against him. Sharp teeth pressing against his throat. Those claws and that strength. The thought alone makes his eyes want to close.

"I wouldn't want to hurt you," Steve says softly.

"You wouldn't. I trust you and I trust your wolf" Eli murmurs.

So they spend the first three periods discussing a way to do it, the plan falling into action after lunch. Where Steve feels comfortable and makes sure Eli stays safe. They're both a little apprehensive but they have something that'll definitely work.

"If I hurt you, or scare you tell me ok. I'll stop right away" Steve murmurs.

"I promise" Eli replies as they wait for Flinn to get out of his English class. Summoned by 'Mr Strickler'. Steve caging him against the locker. They had both gotten out of class easily enough. Eli too far ahead in class for the teacher to question it and Steve...well, Eli still had no idea how Steve got out of it.

Eli phones dings then and he kisses Steve quickly as Steve sets his hands-on Eli's wrists. Gentle but still all-encompassing as he pins Eli to the locker.

"Let's hope you still remember how to act" Eli whispers with a wink.

They hear footsteps then and Steve's face drops from that soft, easy going smile to a face he hasn't seen in years. At least not aimed his way. Mouth set in a vicious sneer. eyes showing nothing but bitter cold and contempt.