Baby Steps

You Make Everything Better

Lydia finally came to her senses and decided she finally wanted Stiles. Naturally Stiles ran with it, because why not?
He also left Beacon Hills without telling Malia goodbye. So far she was feeling great.
The only solace was that she didn't have to see
Lydia everyday.
Unfortunately, she hadn't seen much of Scott either.
Until he showed up at her house one night.
"Malia." Scott called from behind her.
"Hey, Scott. Somebody dead?"
Malia asked dryly.
"What? No!"
Scott said surprised.
"Oh. Well do you need help with something?"
Malia asked.
"No. I just wanted to see you." Scott said. "What are you doing?" Scott asked looking over her shoulder.
"Booking a ticket to France." Malia said. Scott frowned.
"You're moving to France?" Scott asked.
"School but who knows.
I might." Malia said.
"Okay. That's good." Scott lied.
"Yeah. What's wrong?"
Malia asked.
"With me? Nothing. Everything... Okay?"
Scott asked. "With you."
"Yeah." Malia said.
"So you're not... Mad at me or anything?" Scott asked.
"What? Why would I be mad at you?" Malia asked.
"Well...I haven't seen you in weeks and it feels like you're blowing me off." Scott said.
"Dude, I'm sorry. It wasn't on purpose. I'm just not into seeing people right now." Malia said.
Scott sat on the bed.
"Like Lydia?" Scott asked.
"You're not very subtle.
I don't have a problem with her. I don't want to talk.
I'm fine." Malia insisted.
"I know. But...like, I'm here if you do. I won't force you." Scott added quickly.
"I know. Is that all?"
Malia asked.
"Yeah...I'll get out of your hair now. I just wanted to see that you were alive. Now I have. So I'll go. Don't be a stranger." Scott said looking at her as he backed into the hallway.
"Scott? Do you wanna stay?" Malia laughed. Scott smirked.
"Am I that obvious?"
Scott asked.
"Again; You're not very subtle.
Sit down." Malia said.
"So are you really okay?"
Scott asked.
"Honestly? Not really but I'm trying. Don't give me that look." Malia said.
"What look?" Scott asked.
"The "I'm worried about you but I don't want to scare you off" look. Did it feel good, that someone I thought was my friend just took someone I dated, forgot and had unresolved issues with? No.
Did it boost my confidence that Stiles didn't think twice and I was more in love with him than he was in me? It didn't. But I'll get over it.
It's not a big deal. I'm okay." Malia said as she paced.
Scott grabbed her wrist gently to stop her. He stood up and wrapped his arms around her. Hugging her.
Taking Malia by surprise.
"You...Why?" Malia asked.
"Because you needed it." Scott said softly. Feeling her hug back.
"I'm okay." Malia said insisted. Even while crying.
"Shhh. You get a free pass to be weak." Scott said gently.
"Fine but if anybody ever finds out, I'll kill you myself." Malia looked at him with sad eyes. Scott used his thumbs to wipe her tears.
"Find out what?" Scott asked with a small, knowing smile.
Henry came in during their embrace but left it alone.
Malia never felt as safe or cared for than when Scott held her. Looked at her.
His scent was something special. Like the forrest
after a rainfall.
And for the first time in weeks, Malia didn't think about Stiles.