Abandon⇢Teen Wolf

Chapter 3

SUPER SHORT. DIDN'T REALLY SEE HOW I COULD ADD HER TO THIS EPISODE WHEN SHE DOESN'T KNOW ANYTHING.

I haven't seen Rick and Mary in a few days. Strange that they would just leave me in their house. Not that I want them to be back anytime soon but, the longer they are gone the more likely they aren't coming back. I hate switching homes. You never know if your new place is gonna be better or worse. I've learned how to read Rick and Mary. I know when Rick is in one of his moods and I should stay in my room all day. I know when to come home and when to stay out and out of sight. New home means relearning and the only way to learn is by making a mistake. Always best to just stick to what you know.

Our next door neighbor is a really sweet couple and I have been over a few times. They asked if it would be okay if I watched their two kids- Billy and Breanne. So that's where I am sitting on their couch eating their food and contemplating my home situation while the two kids are outside trying to catch fireflies. I walk out and give them a warning since it's almost time for bed.

"Hey guys, 20 more minutes and then you have to come inside." They both look up towards me and nod their heads. I see them both look towards the woods where there are more fireflies. They look back to me as if asking if they can go.

"Yeah, that's fine but, just no further than that." I turn back to the house to clean up the mess I made making dinner. I am kinda worried about them being in the woods but their parents told me they do this almost every night and its okay which, eases my anxiety a little bit. I finish cleaning and look to the clock to see that 20 minutes is up and I go back outside to get them.

"Billy, Breanne it's time to come in!" I look out and don't see them anywhere. Oh no. 

"Billy, Breanne come on this isn't funny. It's time to get cleaned up and head to bed." I shout for them again and still nothing. Now I'm worried.

"BILLY, BREANNE!" I start running towards the woods. The group of fireflies that were once there are long gone and I am met with complete darkness. Fear is running through my veins. Where the hell could they have gone? 

"BILLY, BREANNE! WHERE ARE YOU?!" I am looking around panicked when I hear voices that bring breath back into my lungs. I hadn't even realized I stopped breathing. I turn and see Billy and Breanne running into my arms crying.

"What happened? Are you guys okay?" I am holding on to both of them tightly scared of what they are going to say. They both start talking over each other but, it's a third voice that catches my attention.

"I found them by some cabin. They were scared, I think they heard an animal." I look up and see Scott, the last person I would think to see with them. I have each kid tucked under my arm and look down to them both. It was Breanne who spoke.

"It wasn't an animal. It was a monster. It looked like a person but- but it wasn't." Billy is nodding vehemently next to her. I look up at Scott with questioning eyes and he just shrugs at me. I don't know what to say. A monster.

"Okay you two go into the house and I'll be right behind you." They look scared to be alone. "I promise I will be right behind you and we can talk about it inside. I just want to talk to Scott real quick." They hesitate for a second but, after a moment they run inside. I watch them go the entire way into the house. I turn back to Scott.

"What the hell happened? A person that looks like a monster?" I give him a look and he just looks at me.

"I don't know. I wish I could tell you but I really have to go right now." He gives me a regretful look. I let out a scoff. 

"You just found two kids crying they're eyes out in the middle of the woods saying they saw a monster and you can't even bother to explain how you found them or what you were even doing in this area of the woods. You don't live close to here." I give him an exasperated look. I don't know why I am surprised. Him not explaining himself is basically his MO. It's funny how a few days ago I was sad that I wasn't talking to him and Stiles but now seeing him in front of me, actually talking to him I feel nothing but annoyance. 

"I went jogging and I heard them crying that's all. I didn't see anyone or anything. I'm really sorry." He does look sorry I'll give him that. "I really do have to go." His face is contorted like it hurts him to say this or maybe he realizes how messed up this all is. I roll my eyes. There is no point. I know I won't be getting answers. I turn around not saying anything but, stop.

"Thank you" I pause. "For bringing them home." I turn halfway to look at him but, not giving him my complete face. He nods his head at me.

"Of course" It's silent between the two of us. "Andy I-" He says and then stops himself. I turn to him completely waiting for him to finish whatever he was going to say. My brain and body are currently fighting each other. My body says stay and push him to talk to me but, my brain is telling me to walk away and spare myself. After a moment when he says nothing. I speak. 

"It's Cassandra." I turn around and walk to the house. Not bothering to look behind me. He knows how much I hate my government name so hopefully he get's the hint. As I get closer to the house I realize that I have no idea what I am going to say to Billy and Breanne or how I am going to explain this to their parents. I am screwed.