Leverage

Insensitivity

*Aiden's POV*

"You really need to stop feeling so sympathetic." I scold my brother as we hop off our bikes, about to head back into the old, abandoned factory we've been staying in for the past few weeks.

"I'm not 'sympathetic.'" He replies, irritated.

"Oh yea? Then what's this?" I grab his bag full of snacks and shake it in front of him, trying to prove my point.

He snatches it back from me, "What? I get hungry."

I roll my eyes. "Of course, you do."

"Yes! I do." He scoffs, narrowing his eyes. "What's it matter to you anyway?"

"What's it matter?" I'm in disbelief. Is he seriously asking me that? I raise my voice, "you almost blew it with Scott today. What if he found out?"

"I didn't blow anything, today..."

"But you could have! I could practically smell the guilt on you and you better hope he didn't."

"Whatever," he growls, about to walk into the building until an earsplitting scream originating from inside stopped him in his tracks.

Stiles.

He must have said no. I guess our short conversation yesterday didn't have any effect.

My brother turned to look at me. "Can you blame me for being a little sympathetic?" His words were full of spite.

I stare at him, a little calmer now than I was a moment ago.

"What if Deucalion asked you to kill him tomorrow when it's your turn? Would you do it?"

He hesitates and I can feel the uncertainty radiating off of him.

"That's what I thought." I state.

"Whatever," he repeats before walking inside and ending our conversation. I just hope he understands that if it's asked of us, we have to do it. We don't have a choice in the matter.

Besides, it's not like we haven't done anything like this before. We murdered our entire pack. What's one kid we barely know going to matter compared to that?

Maybe he's just now starting to get a conscience? I hope not. Right now is not the time for it.

I follow after him into the building, heading through the hallways to where I can usually find Deucalion and report in. I pass Ennis on my way there. Staining a rag, he uses it to wipe off all the red that covers his hands.

"How long did he last?" I ask him.

He sneers. "Not even 5 minutes."

"And he's knocked out right now?" I raise my eyebrows.

"Like a light." Ennis confirms and we continue on our separate ways.

Is it messed up how casual that conversation was? Maybe Ethan isn't in the wrong after all. I am losing my sense of compassion.

Well, I'm better off without it anyway. To be able to do what needs to be done and move on without feeling bad about it. Sounds like a win to me.

After taking a few more turns, I finally reach Deucalion's door. It's wide open, which is usual when he is expecting one of us.

"How did our little conversation with Scott go?" He asks me as he sits on his couch, pressing pause on a cassette player in his hand. In his spare time, he likes to listen to things like books or music. Sometimes we even hook up an old portable dvd player so he can listen to movies.

"As planned," I answer him.

"Good." He seems pleased. "So I take it he won't be bothering us anytime soon?"

"He shouldn't."

"Shouldn't?" He snarls, changing his mood easily. "Or won't?"

"Won't." I reply with confidence before I add, "you won't have to worry about a thing."

He smiles, once again seeming pleased. "Good." He resumes the tape he was listening to and I take that as my queue to leave.

A/N: How did you guys like Aiden's POV? Next chapter, we get back into Stiles' Perspective, but again, feel free to let me know if you have any questions or would like to see anyone else's POV. I'll try to answer them to the best of my ability!

Also, side note: I got to meet Tyler Hoechlin last night in Hollywood! He was doing his first ever live performance and it was called The Blind Date Project. Freaking out about it so I had to tell you all. On top of that, Ian Bohen, JR Bourne, Colton Haynes, Sinqua Walls, and Charlie Carver were there. Along with Tyler's family of course. I never realized how much him and his brother look alike. And I got to sit right in front of them while we watched the show! It's crazy to think that I was only a foot away from Colton the whole time!

So, I had to wait until it was over to watch Teen Wolf, but it was obviously soooooo worth it!

Anyway, back to business. I love you guys and thank you for reading! Next chapter tomorrow morning!