Bitten by a Beta

4

Liam had left the backyard a long time ago, no one even bothered to come out. I grab my phone and begin texting my mom.
Kelli: I'm going to stay at Scott's tonight. I'm going to lay on his couch.
Mom: Call me in the morning. No funny business.
Kelli: Got it, Mom.

I get up from outside, feeling the cold breeze on my back. I walk inside. I wipe dry tears from my cheeks and look up at everyone.
"What's wrong?" Lydia looks up at me.
"Nothing. Did Liam leave?"
"Yeah. Almost an hour ago, he seemed rushed. What happened?" Scott says.
"Nothing. The training must've went wrong. Can I crash at your place? I don't want to drive home."
"Of course."
"I'm going to head home." Malia gets off the couch, kissing Stiles.
"Me too." Lydia stands.
"I should too." Stiles gets up, following everyone out.
Scott and Kira get up.
"Goodnight, Kelli."
"Night."
They walk into Scott's room and I grab a blanket off the back of the couch and lay down, curling up. I close my eyes, thinking about what I did.
I kissed Liam? Why did I even kiss him? He turned me into a freak.

Waking up the next morning wasn't so bad. I pull my legs to the ground and brush my hair with my fingers. I get up, walking into Scott's kitchen, grabbing a mug. I turn on the coffee maker. It makes a loud beep and begins straining coffee.
I hear a door open and see Scott's mom walk into the kitchen.
"Hey Mrs.McCall."
"What are you doing here, Kelli?"
"I crashed on your couch last night. Hope you don't mind."
"No. No. It's fine."
"Morning guys." Scott comes out with crazy hair.
"Hey Scott. I'm going into the hospital this morning. Have an early shift. Lunch is in the fridge."
"Thanks mom."
She walks out the door and I look at Scott.
"You need some coffee?"
He nods and I pour some into a mug for him.
"Thanks."
"What are we up to today?"
"Nothing. What do you want to do?"
"I don't know. Have you heard from Liam?"
"Yeah, he called me late last night. I didn't call back."
"I will. You enjoy your coffee."
I grab my phone and walk out to the backyard. I dial Liam's number and put the phone to my ear.
"Hello?"
"Hey. What's up?"
"Nothing. Are you at Scott's?"
"Yeah."
"I tried calling him last night. He didn't pick up."
"He told me to call you."
"Oh."
"Whatcha need?"
"I need to talk to you."
"Okay. Come over to Scott's in about 5 minutes."
"Alright. See you then."
I hear a knock at the door and get up, answering it.
It was Theo.
"Hey Kelli. Can I come in?"
"Sure."
"Scott! Theo's here."
"One second."
"I want to talk to you about something."
"Okay. Let's sit."
"Kelli, I know I just met you and all but I really like you."
"What are you saying?"
"Can I take you out sometime?"
"Sure."
"How about tonight?"
"What's tonight?"
"There's this cool place I want to show you. That's all." His arm goes to the top of the couch, slightly touching my shoulders.
"Alright."
"Can I pick you up at your house at 8?"
"Sure. I live down the street to the right, small red house."
"Sounds good." He smiles and someone else knocks on the door.
"That's Liam." I say to Theo as I get up.
I hear him sigh and open the door.
"Hey."
He sees Theo and gives me a small look.
"I'll be back in a few minutes Theo. I have some training to do."
"Okay." He smiles.
I smile back as Liam drags me outside.
"What do you think you are doing?!" He shuts the door behind us.
"Making friends?"
"But, what about-"
"What about what?"
"You know? Last night? Did that mean squat to you?"
"What did it mean to you? I mean you were the werewolf that threw me off a cliff and broke me! You turned me into a monster! I hate living this way!"
"Kelli, the reason I ran away is because I didn't know what to do. No one has ever loved me that much before."
"Not even your parents?"
"Not even my parents."
"God, Liam I'm so sorry."
"No you don't have to. I wanted to talk to Scott to learn what to do. He's good with girls."
"You could've just told me that."
"No. I would've been considered a wimp. I can't talk to you, Kelli. You have fun with Theo."
"I don't even know him."
"But you don't even know me!"
"I'm sorry, Liam. I'm going with Theo tonight. But, you are still a wonderful person and I love being around you. You are so loving and nice. Please don't give up on me now."
"Why?"
"Because I need you."