Chaos • TW [2]

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Rose sat outside Isaac's room. She lost track of how many hours she's been at the hospital...hell she's even lost count on how many days she's been here. Of course Derek was worried about how often she was here and not at school or getting sleep at this point. But he knew that he wouldn't be able to convince her to go home.

Sheriff even sighed with sympathy when he saw the girl sitting there, the same blank and emotionless expression she's had on her face for days. He frowned as he walked over to her and sat beside her.

She noticed his presence and tried to smile but it was hopeless at this point.

"How's he doing?"

Rose took a deep breath, "I don't know...they won't tell me anything."

Sheriff then stated, in hopes of making Rose feel better, "You know what...I don't know how you guys do it...You're all so strong. You're fearless. Hell, you even manage to keep your grades up."

"I'm failing Econ." Rose replied bluntly and then turned to face Sheriff.

Sheriff's face dropped and then asked, "Is that Coach's class?"

Rose nodded.

"Well, I'll have a talk with him."

Rose then exhaled shakily and Sheriff noticed quickly.

"Hey...you ok?" He asked carefully.

"I'm not..." Rose paused trying her best to not let the tears that were tempted to fall to roll down her cheeks. "I'm not fearless. I'm terrified." Rose choked out a sob. "I'm always terrified. I-I act like I know what I'm doing, but I don't. I don't know if Isaac is dying right now. I don't know how to save Stiles. I...I just don't know what to do. I barely have a pack...I won't survive without one. I can feel myself growing weaker." She was crying uncontrollably at this point. "I'm weak."

Sheriff, without any hesitation, quickly embraced the broken girl in his arms and held her tightly. Rose never really had a father figure. She used to look up at Peter as if he were a father when she was much younger, but that was completely useless seeing is how Peter is the complete opposite of a father. But Sheriff right now was the closest thing she had to a father figure, and she was greatly appreciative.

"You know what's funny?" Sheriff said, "You sound just like a cop."

Rose let out a small chuckle.

"Hey, you're going to be okay, okay?"

Rose nodded her head, "I know."

"And so is Isaac." Sheriff added.

"I know." She then paused before looking back up at Sheriff, "Stiles is going to be okay too."

Sheriff stiffened and let out a sigh, he then forced out a quiet, "I know."

Sheriff then felt a buzz in his back pocket and quickly retrieved his phone. He became confused as he looked down at his phone.