Just Breathe

Chapter 5

The Jeep came to a stop in front of Emma's house. Stiles turned off the engine, sighing as he looked at the clock which now read 1 am. He looked over at Emma who was fast asleep in the passenger seat, her hand gripped onto his. He felt a wave of sorrow rush over him as he saw her tear stained cheeks, her story flooding back into her mind. No wonder she was so skittish. 

He slowly pulled his hand away and got out of the car. He walked around to Emma's side, opening the door before unbuckling her and scooping her up. He carried her bridal style, her head rested against his chest. He carried her to the front door which he found unlocked, a small red flag about Emma's aunt going up in his mind.

He walked in and shut the door behind him, locking it. He shivered, noticing how cold it was and how bland the house was. Emma had mentioned something about it to him lightly, but now he really saw what she meant.

He crept up the stairs careful not to make too much noise and wake Emma's aunt. He walked down the hallway and eventually found Emma's room. He lied her down on the bed, pulling off her boots and tucking her in. He turned to leave when he felt something on his hand. "Please don't go" Emma whimpered still half asleep, holding onto his arm. Stiles smiled and took off his shoes, lying down next to her. She immediately snuggled next to him, nuzzling her face into his neck.

"You're so warm" she muttered, pressing her self next to him. He kissed her head and held her close, listening as her breathing slowed and she fell into a deep sleep. He thought about leaving but decided against it: his dad probably wouldn't be home tonight anyways. He found his eye lids becoming heavier and heavier and he told himself he would rest his eyes for only a second. But after his eyes shut he drifted into a heavy slumber.

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Emma felt her head rise and fall as she drifted into consciousness. She felt warmth radiate onto her skin as her eyes peeled open. She blinked a couple times in an effort to focus her vision. She found herself staring at Stiles. Stiles who was softly snoring under her, his lips parted slightly. She smiled to herself and sat up, yawning and rubbing her eyes. 

The events of the party came back to mind, a grin coming over her face as she remembered the kiss they had shared. She went to get up when she found two arms snaked around her hips holding her back. "Don't get up" Stiles mumbled, still half asleep. Emma smiled, now fully awake as she chuckled. 

"Its almost time for school" Emma reminded him, looking at the clock on her desk.

"Five more minutes of snuggling please" Stiles begged, pouting with his eyes still closed. Emma laughed and shook her head. "Whats a guy gotta do to snuggle with his girlfriend" Stiles said rolling over.

"Girlfriend?" Emma repeated the word. Stiles rolled back over to face her, Emma stunned by his golden brown eyes.

"Well duh. Thats how it works isn't it? We both like each other a lot a lot making me your boyfriend and you my girlfriend" Stiles smiled sleepily. Emma leaned down and kissed him softly, pulling away. Stiles frowned, pouting his lips.

"Now get up!" Emma said jumping on him, his whole body shaking as she jumped. He laughed as he pulled her back down onto the bed, his arms keeping her pinned there. "Now we are never gonna get to school" she laughed along with Stiles who pressed a kiss to her cheek.

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"Hey what happened to you last night?" Lydia asked as she and Allison arrived at Emma's locker. Emma sighed, resting her head against the cool blue metal. She didn't really want to re open that case of drama and terror.

"Nothing" Emma lied, grabbing her text book.

"Well Scott told us what happened, so you can't lie" Allison replied, crossing her arms over her chest. Emma huffed and decided she would get Scott back later. Now she was going to have to deal with this.