Sterek : Unchained

Chapter 13: Apart Then as One

Stiles

Its been a week now in my home surrounded by memories that keep me awake at night.

The last family I had was gone and I still couldn't believe it. I tried using alcohol as my medicine to make me sleep, make me busy, make me forget. But all it did was make each day slower than the last.

*I know you're still upset but I'm here for you, just call and I'll be there. Scott's been asking about you. You need to talk to him, he's your best friend. Just let me know what you need, I can help.* Derek texted. I didn't respond, I haven't responded to any of his texts.

Talking to anyone right now is the last thing I ever want to do. I just want things to go back to the way they were before.

*Stiles, you're going to have to talk to me sooner or later. Hmu anytime, I'm here to help, I'm here for you buddy.* Scott texted.

'Im here for you', 'I wanna talk to you', 'let me help you.' why can't they just leave me alone?!

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I ran out of liquor pretty quick. I had to go get more, I just didn't want to feel anything.

I got my keys, stepped outside and tripped over dozens of flowers and cards. I got in the jeep after sobering up a little, and headed to the store.

When I got there, I headed straight to the whiskey where unfortunately, I found Lydia staring at me as if she'd seen a ghost.

"Stiles? Oh my god, you look horrible." She stated. I rolled my eyes and continued.

"Oh yeah, well when have I ever looked at all good? Pfft." I said while grabbing the biggest bottle of whiskey I could get my hands on.

"What are you doing?" She asked with her usual attitude.

"What's it look like I'm doing, grabbing fruits and vegetables?" I sarcastically jutted.

"While I know you're going through a tough time, I don't think that's gonna get you far." She said pursing her lips and shaking her head.

"It's been a good week so far, I think it'll get me exactly where I wanna be. Drunk." I said with a fake smile.

"That's not what I mean, you're 17. You won't get much further than the checkout line." She smiled and grabbed the bottle out of my hand.

"Let me help you, let's go to my place, I can ask Scott and Allison to come, we'll have a nice night, all of us." She curled her hair and gave me that smile that used to make me go wild.

"I'm fine Lydia, I just want to be alone." I said.

She dropped her little act and became serious with me.

"Stiles, you need to be around friends, talk it all out, maybe we can ease some things." She put her hand on my shoulder.

I looked from her hand to her eyes and I pushed her hand off and headed out of the store without booze or her.

I started to dig in my pockets for my keys and I was having a hard time finding them.

As I started to get frustrated, I was a few feet away from the jeep. I continued to frantically search my body for my keys and then I heard them jingle ahead of me.

"You dropped these on the ground next to the jeep. You should be more careful otherwise someone's gonna take off with the thing." Derek said while leaning against the grill.

I rolled my eyes, shifted my weight to one hip, and stared at him in disbelief.

"Are you all just stalking me now? Is that what this is?" I asked.