Again We Rise ⯈ Charlotte Hale (1) [Teen Wolf Fanfiction]

Chapter Eleven (POV Changes)

Theo's POV

"Are you serious right now? You could've gotten us killed." I barked towards Liam who looked at me as if I was the devil himself. Granted five years ago, I would agree with him but I believe I have changed much since then. Right? I'm no longer trying to kill people who don't deserve it; and I kind of think I have a heart. So, why is he making such a big deal out of this? Three years and we're still unsure of why we're doing it.

"Theo. You almost made her kill you. As much as that would have been a hilarious sight, you just can't do that."

"Make a joke about her being a were-banshee? Or the fact that I was flirting prior to her decking me in the jaw? Or was the fact that I was being immature upset you?" I laughed as he stormed into the school without looking back. "Look who the big baby is now."

I should go after him right. It's the mature thing to do – but he's wrong. Blowing this way out of proportion. It wasn't like I was trying to sleep with her; but I was trying to gain her trust. Sorry that I mislead the signs.

Nolan's POV

No one knows about what I have become. The very monster that Monroe forced me to hunt. Honestly, the whole ordeal is a bunch of mixed emotions; but I'll take it. These last six months have been hard; mostly because I hated supernaturals of all kind... until I realized they weren't the monster. No, the monster is and will always be Monroe who took away my innocence three years ago; by blackmailing and brainwashing me to believe that she was one of the good guys. I lost my best friend because of her and if I saw her....

"Nolan? You good?"

"Uh yeah. Just thinking about things."

"You know we don't hold anything against you, right?" smiles Scott as he places his hand on my shoulder.

"Yeah. I know. I should really be getting over to practice. Assistant coach, you know? I got to assist. Later Scott." I say as I quickly leave down the hallway and out the door. I was so close to telling him what Charlie did – but she's already under so much stress – that she doesn't need me blabbing.

Charlotte's POV

After getting Nolan's text message; I was infuriated until I realized I only had myself to blame. He was dying, what the hell was I supposed to do? My code of ethics has never changed: no one else dies. No one else dies because of the stupid war people have waged on us. No one dies because of me. So, why am I having a hard time disclosing the truth to everyone else that apparently trusts me? Probably, because I don't want to fall in their eyes. To lose their respect and trust and to be compared to Peter or Kate: like I'm the bad guy.

"What's going on with you?"

"Nothing Peter."

"I know that look. I've perfected understanding that look. So, let's try this again. What's wrong?"

"Do you ever just stay out of things?"

Shaking his head in a very mocking way, he says "No...but you're my daughter. If you're dealing with something...you try to be there."

Looking at him with sincere eyes, I start laughing before continuing. "Good job dad. Self-help books? Parenting tips from the other parents? Is Chris giving you parenting tips?"

"Don't look so amused."

"I'm not." I say hiding my smile behind my hand.

"Sorry I asked."

"No, I'll tell you."

Theo's POV

I walk up and down the hallways like a fool. He's nowhere to be found and maybe I should just give up trying to give him the apology that he so desperately wants from me. God, I changed because of him and he's going to treat me like this. I could've been long gone way before they stuck me in the ground; but I stayed. Not because I like getting shot at, but because I like the people in this town. You know what, he's probably in his stupid locker room just like all the former jocks of this school. He has no idea what's coming.

Walking into the locker room and I see Liam. My heart was racing and I could hardly hear my thoughts; but I had to do something. Probably something I should have done years ago. He stands up and I get close to him. It was as if I was breathing him in and I liked it. A lot.

"What are you doing?" questions Liam as he places a hand on my rock solid abs; separating us.

Looking down at those eyes, I say "I don't know." That's when I get closer.

"Theo!?"

"Oh just shut up!" I roar as I press my lips against his and kiss him. The moment was all fiery.

"Mmmm..." mumbles Liam before rejoicing in kissing me until the she-devil herself walks in – possibly ruining everything. All the progress Liam and I have made in attempt to get Liam over here. The one and only, Hayden or the girl who broke Liam's heart.

Folding her arms as she leans against a locker, she says, "I leave for a while and come back to this. You shacking up with the enemy."

"Former enemy."

Liam was startled. He pulled away so quickly it was as if it never happened. "Hayden? What are you doing here?"

"I'm back. Here to help."

Liam glances over to me before returning his warm gaze to her and saying, "Uhm, about this..."

Clearing my throat, I look to Liam and then the she-devil and say, "I'm still right here. Can hear everything." That's when Hayden scoffs at me and focuses on Liam intently; before smugly looking at me and saying, "Shut up." Slowly, she continues with, "Liam, what's going on?"

"I know what this looks like..."

I look over to him and give him a weird stare and awkwardly say, "I don't."

Rolling her eyes, she comes in and sits on the bench close to Liam and says, "Shut up!"

Grabbing her hand, Liam looks over to me and sweetly says, "He actually has a heart."

Repulsed by his words, Hayden yanks her hand away and points to me angrily. "The one he stole from his sister. Yeah, that calls for this, right?"

Liam stands up and keeps his eyes on me; as I listened to his heartbeat and he says, "He could've killed everyone if he wanted... but he hasn't Hayden. He's..."

Rudely interrupting Liam, she barks "Changed? Liam, are you stupid. He doesn't care..."

I wave my hand and laugh while pursing my lips and say, "Still right here."

"He does. You can't take away a person's pain if you don't."

Both Hayden and I were speechless.

Charlotte's POV

"I'm stressing out, Peter. So much is on my plate – but I could care less about this war! Honestly, I am just doing it to protect my son."

"That's not what's bugging you."

"I don't know who I am, Peter! Over the past years, I have found that my whole life was a complete lie. Yeah, I have a sister and a brother; and a bunch of family members and you – but I still feel lost. I came to Beacon Hills all that time ago, because I was in search of my birth parents. I found you, dad. There's still a part of me that is missing. Am I like her? Do I look like her? Granted, I had a mom – but I don't even have her anymore. Dad, what if I don't find her? What if I feel this way forever? I want to know the rest of my story; and I need to find her. Help me find her. Please..." I sob as I turn to Peter for a comforting hug that seemed to last forever.

Leaning his head on mine, he whispers "We'll find her. I promise."