Leverage

Find Stiles

*Scott's POV*

"You need to get some sleep." The compassionate voice of my mother tells me, taking my attention from my breakfast to look up at her. I was only picking at it anyway. "And eat." She adds.

She has a worried look on her face. The same worried look that I've been wearing on my face for a little over a week now. 8 days to be exact.

I feel so frustrated and helpless. I've been trying to catch Ethan and Aiden off guard, hoping that they reveal some sort of information about Stiles, but so far no luck. Either they are very good liars or they're telling the truth. I don't want to believe the latter. Because if they are telling the truth, that means there is still someone or something out there that has him. They haven't come forward, they haven't made any sign of wanting a ransom, no sign of him still alive. Nothing.

"Sweety?" My mom pulls me once again from my thoughts.

"Sorry. Yea, I'll sleep more tonight." That's not true, but I think I'm worrying enough for the both of us right now. "And eat more." I tell her, showing her my toast and taking a bite of it.

I don't think she believes me anymore than I do, but she gives me a small smile anyway before resuming our silence.

Taking one more bite, I pick my plate up and put it on the counter. "Well, I better get to school. I love you, mom."

"I love you too." She replies, sadly as I kiss her on the head and leave.

I hate to see her like that, and I know it's only because she's concerned. Not just for me, I know she misses Stiles too. He was...is a brother to me just as much as a son to her.

I still plan to find him. Somehow. I will not rest until I do.

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The rest of my morning is progressing as usual.

I get to school, receive my unfortunate but same text from Derek that says they didn't find anything last night, say hi to my friends with a sad smile, go to my locker to get my books for first period, find Ethan and Aiden without them knowing to see if I can catch them slipping up.....and I stop at that.

I found them at their lockers, and while trying to stay hidden, I notice they are having a hushed argument. I tune my ears in to hear what they are saying, but they stop talking and Aiden begins to walk away.

Ethan, however, does something he doesn't usually do before closing his locker and following after his brother.

He pulls a piece of paper out of it, glances towards his brother who continues to walk away, then scans the hallway in my direction. I know he can't see me from where I am so I stay put while Ethan casually holds the paper in front of himself, facing the area I'm in.

I focus on the piece of paper to see what it says and in big, black, neat letters it says 'Follow Me.'

He holds it up for only another second before shoving it into his locker and shutting the door, following after his brother as if nothing happened.

I stand still, shocked. Did that just happen? What could it mean?....

....ok, well obviously follow him. I take off after them, still remaining unseen. Ethan was being secretive about it so I can't blow my cover. Of course, this could be a trap.....I don't care. I would rather fall into a trap than not take an opportunity to find out something about Stiles. I just really hope the message was meant for me and it is indeed about Stiles. I don't know what else it could have meant.