Under The Sycamore Tree (A Liam Dunbar Fan Fic)

Wendigos, Mute and Bitten

Anais' POV

All five of us were in Stile's jeep. With Stiles driving, Scott on the passenger seat and the three of us freshmen on the back with Liam in the middle. The ride to the hospital was quiet. Really quiet, no one even bothered to talk. But I guess it's just that Scott feels bad to talk to the freshmen boy they hurt so badly that he needs to be taken to the hospital. I glanced at Liam only to see him looking down at his very broken leg. He tried to touch it but winced. I abjured knowing I might faint if I look long enough.

Finally we arrived at the hospital. We were on the front desk with Liam's arms on Stiles and Ansel's shoulder while Scott talks to the lady in the desk.

"Uhh, Hi Mom" Scott greeted his mom nervously as soon as he saw her turn around the corner. All four of us, except Liam waved at her.

Liam was now on a wheelchair, "Don't worry Liam we'll take good care of you" Mrs. McCall said and pushed his wheelchair to the hallway.

The four of us stood awkwardly at the front desk. That is until Stiles broke the silence,

"Look, I gotta get going... I promised Malia I'll help her study"

The three of us nodded.

"Sure, wanna check on him anyway" Scott said. Stiles looked at the both of us knowing we won't have any ride home and it's getting kinda late.

"I'm staying" Ansel said eagerly so that Stiles knew that arguing with him is useless. His eyes darted towards me "Me too" I said quietly. I didn't even know the reason, is it because my brother's staying so I'm staying too? or do I care about Liam? Wait, what a stupid question, of course I do, I still have some humanity left in me. Or is it because I just feel like I need to be on his side? Stupid questions Anais, just shut up.

"We're going to follow Liam," Ansel said "You coming?" he asked Scott then nodded, "Maybe later"

"Okay, then" Ansel said. Stiles nodded and turned away. Ansel looked at me and I just smiled and nodded. "Come on" I said.

Liam's POV

Ansel and Anais stayed in my room 'til the doctor, my step dad came in. I've been taking glances between the twins for the last few moments and saw that Anais' was more worried than Ansel is. I know that between the two Anais is the compassionate one... and maybe because Ansel knew I was strong and would just shake it off. That's how he knows me. Strong, determined.. but not the real me as broken, problematic, the one with anger issues.

"It's not over," my step dad says "Wait for the X-Ray" and with that he left the room.

Ansel came in then followed by Anais. Both stayed beside my bed. Ansel with his hands in his pockets and Anais fiddling with her fingers.

"What did your father say?" Ansel spoke up

"We need to wait for the x-ray" I told him

"Hey, don't worry bud" Ansel comforted me and put a hand on my arm, "What you showed out there... well before you got injured, it was awesome. Don't worry, I still bet you're in the team" I smiled at him then turn to Anais.

Anais' body tensed up when I looked at her, she opened her mouth to say something but closed it again. Then she finally spoke up, "You did great, awesome, amazing even" she complimented "I just hope, you get better soon". I gave her a warm smile and she did the same. The moment was ruined when I coughed.

"Whoa!" Ansel said and rubbed my back. "You okay there buddy? Want me to get you something?"

"Water" I managed to speak out between coughs.