The Walls I've Built

Lil' Lahey

"MIKAYLA!" I hear my brother yelling upstairs. I knock three times, signaling that I am okay. I then hear footsteps coming down the basement stairs. "Kay? Are you down here?"

"Isaac?" I hear the lock snap, and the lid open. I slowly open my eyes and see Isaac leaning over me. "What're you doing? He'll kill you! Get outta here." Isaac looks down at the ground. "Just tell me it's good news."

"Well," he sighs. "Dad's dead."

"Close enough." I sit up, teeth chattering. "So, what's going on? Did you–"

"NO! God no." He helps me out of the freezer. "C'mon, the police are upstairs, they want to talk to you."

"What?!"

"It's nothing bad, they just want to make sure you're okay." He takes my hand. "I'll be there the whole time." We walk upstairs, and I see Sheriff Stilinski sitting on our couch. "Hey, Sheriff."

"Mikayla, right?" the sheriff offers his hand, and I shake it nervously. "I'm Noah. My son Stiles is friends with your brother." I nod. "Can I ask you a few questions?" I nod again. "You've been here all night, right?"

"Yes sir."

Noah looks at Isaac, head tilted. "Did your Dad ever hurt you?"

My eyes go wide as I look at my older brother, and he squeezes my hand. "It's okay Kay."

"Did he hurt you?"

I look down at the ground. "Yes sir."

"Isaac, do you guys have somewhere you can stay tonight?"

"I'll ask Scott, but I don't know if he'll have room for Mick."

The sheriff shakes his head. "You can stay with me, Mikayla should stay with Mel and Scott." He looks at me. "Is that okay with you?"

I nod. "That's Nurse Melissa, right?"

"Yeah, Melissa, and you know Scott from school."

The sheriff smiles. "Melissa will take care of you. She's a good lady. I'll have Stiles drive you over, he's waiting to check on you guys outside."

Isaac and I walk outside with our duffle bags, and we spot Stiles and Scott at the end of the driveway. "Thanks for coming guys." Isaac hugs the boys.

Stiles puts an arm around me. "How ya doin' Lil' Lahey?"

"Fine." I shrug. "Y'know, considering."

"Who's staying where?" Scott opens the door for me.

"Mikayla is going with Scott, and Isaac is going with us." Noah leans in through the window. "But Isaac, let me know if something changes, it's all up to you guys. Stay safe kiddos."

"Bye Dad." Stiles nods.

"Bye Noah." The boys say in unison. I wave at him.

"Hey, guys," Isaac whispers something to the boys. "Don't cha think?"

Stiles grins. "Are you kidding? That sounds great! We haven't done that in years."

"You sure Isaac? You guys should be resting."

"We will be fine Scott."

All of a sudden my phone rings. ARIEL💙 and KATNISS💛 texted THE MUSKETEERS

ARIEL: Hey Kay, are you alright? Stiles said something happened.

KATNISS: Also, are you and Isaac gonna be at the pack sleepover tonight? Scott just texted.

ME: It's all good. I think I'll be there, especially since I am staying with Melissa and Scott until Isaac and I can figure something out.

"Earth to Mikayla!" I look at my brother.