When We Were Young (Derek Hale)

Chapter 21

We were getting ready to have one last get together with the Hale family. Unfortunately, Laura would be at school so I didn't have anyone to hang out with. Cora's school had some sort of in service day and she had the day off so maybe her and I could do something fun. Some cousins of the Hale family are also going to come up. I guess it's something they do annually to see the progress of the young werewolves and share news of hunters In different areas. I only know of one other werewolf hunting family In Mexico but there are hundreds more. I was currently in the kitchen with my mother helping her make a pantry.

"You hate me don't you?" She asked. I looked at her in shock. I didn't hate my mother I could never hate her. Don't get me wrong I am mad at her and my father for making us leave, but she is just thinking about the safety of her family. I understand that.

"Of course not mom, I love you. It's just hard you know, leaving Beacon Hills means everything I built here is gone" I said.

"I know sweetheart your father feels that same way, he is upset to be leaving Jackson those two have been having a blast together even though it's been just business. It is hard for me also I have become great friends with Talia" She said.

"You think we will ever come back?" I asked.

"I don't know honey, possibly I would like to, just what happened with Sam, my heart will never heal and if anything were to happen to any of my other children I don't think I could handle it" She said.

"I get it mom, just know I love you okay, I could never hate you" I told her and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"What a beautiful sight, the two most beautiful women in the world making my favorite dish" My father said entering the kitchen.
"Hey dad" I said and at the same time my mom said "Hey babe" I always looked up to their relationship. It was the kind of relationship always wanted. It was kinda like the relationship I had with Derek. My dad walked up to me and engulfed me in a hug.

"I just wanted you to know my dear, I am sorry we are making you leave your friends" He said.

"It's fine dad, I get it" I assured him.

"Another thing, even though you aren't a werewolf don't let that make you believe you are not strong, because you my daughter, are the strongest out of all of us" He said. He always knew what to say to make me feel good about myself.

"tougher than the big bad alpha?" I joked. He laughed and gave me a kiss on the cheek and walked over to my mother and wrapped his hands around her waist as she cooked. They are just so darn cute. I decided to go upstairs and talk to Stephen.

"Hey bro" I said opening his door.

"Hey sis, what's up" He asked.

"Nothing I just felt like talking to you" I said. "Are you sad?" I asked.

"A little, I saw myself having a future with Laura you know?" He said. I knew exactly what he was talking about.

"Yeah" I said. "I'm upset she isn't coming to the get together" I said

"Me too" He said with a frown.

"Stephen something has been weighing on my mind lately. Sam died when he thought I was mad at him and I never got to tell him...I just wanted you to know, I love you." I said. He looked up at me and walked over and gave me a hug.

"I love you too, sis. Don't you ever forget that okay? Sam knew you loved him too" He said

"Okay" I smiled at him and went to my room to get changed. Once I was done everyone was ready for the get together. Food was made and bags were packed in the car. But I had this feeling in my gut. It wasn't sadness which is what I should feel. But it was like I was paranoid, like something bad was going to happen. I just don't know what.