Trigger Warning:
Mentions of sexual assault/ abuse in this chapter.
Chapter Twenty Four
Mac's POV
As we headed toward Isaac's house, I could feel my heart beat getting faster. I don't know if he was still there. I don't know if it was really him.
When we walked in, Stiles was on the ground with Scott, Melissa, and Kira hovered over him. Noshiko was standing closest to the door. A ninja star came flying at us, and I quickly brought up a fire ball to block it. It hit the floor with a clang.
"Yo, what the hell?" I asked, putting the fire out.
"Sorry, I thought you were the nogitsune or something." Kira said, a sheepish look on her face.
"One, why would you think that would work? Two, where the hell did you even get this?" I asked, picking it up off the floor.
"Allison." We chorused. I recognized the steel and make. Allison trained me pretty well in fighting techniques with weapons. Mostly with a crossbow. Chris even gave me a few lessons with the gun. Which was pretty fun. They probably made this one theirselves.
"You're lucky I wasn't a regular human, you would've killed me!" I yelled, and tossed it back to her. She said sorry again.
"Kira, lets go." Noshiko said and the two of them walked out of the door. Scott helped Stiles off the floor and that's when we made eye contact. I grabbed Isaac's arm in slight alarm. I noticed Stiles' eyes glance down at that.
"Are you?" I asked.
"I'm really me." He said and I let out a sigh, tension leaving my body. As much as I wanted to go over and give him a hug, because he was finally back. I couldn't make myself move to do it.
"Okay, good to know. Good to know." Isaac said with a chuckle, the changed to a serious tone, "Cause I was about to kill you."
"Down, boy." I said. "Come on, go upstairs and get ready for bed." This has been one long day and I was exhausted. Isaac started heading up the stairs.
"Mac, can we talk?" Stiles asked. I felt like my heart dropped to my stomach. Everyone quieted down, worried about the situation. Isaac paused on the stairs to look at me. Melissa and Scott both froze in place. I cleared my throat. I need to get this over with. I need to take the steps to heal, especially since we live together.
"Yeah, I'm okay with that." I said.
"You sure?" Scott asked, being the concerned brother I know and love.
"Come on guys! I'm not gonna hurt her." Stiles said exhaustibly.
"Guys. It's alright." I confirmed. They all quietly left the room. I took a deep breath and walked further into the house.
"I just wanna apologize, again." He said.
"Stiles-" I tried to say but he cut me off.
"Before you say something about how it wasn't my fault or it wasn't me, don't. When this happened, I still had most control and the thing still took advantage. He has done some terrible things but that was absolutely unspeakable. He hurt you in way that I will never be able to forgive myself for. He took something from you and I'll never be able to make up for that. But I wanna let you know that I will try everyday. I will try to be the best person and the best friend I can be to you. You didn't deserve this to happen to you. You are a great person. A beautiful person, who has gone through more things than any one person should have to. I am so, so sorry that I added more pain to that list."
By the end of this apology, I was in tears. I pushed down my negative feelings about being near him and threw myself into his arms for a hug.
"I forgive you. I know it wasn't you and I don't want you to carry that guilt. Because you too are a great and beautiful person. You didn't deserve to go through this either. I'm just so happy to have the real Stiles back, because no one can compare." He hugged me back and sobbed in my shoulder. I couldn't imagine what he's gone through for this past year. He has been through so much as well. This whole situation has damaged him too. We both needed time to heal after this whole Void Stiles situation was done with.
After we pulled away he started wiping his face. "Let me clean my face off before Scoot comes in here. I want him to think I'm a manly man." I let out a laugh. Oh god, I'm so happy he's back. I've missed his sarcastic humor. Always knew how to lighten to mood.
Scott walked back into the room. They were headed to the police station to give the news to Noah. Who I knew would be overjoyed. I knew that the reunion would be an emotional one. As they walked out the door, I called out to Stiles.
"Stiles." He looked back at me, "Just so you know. He doesn't know about that night and you don't have to tell him. His opinion of you during this whole thing never changed and you don't need to be in fear that it will because of something else you couldn't control." I said, giving him a small smile. He gave me a grateful look and followed Scott out the door.
"I didn't mean to ease drop, but I really hope that helps you heal." Melissa said walking into the room.
"It will." I said, giving her a smile. "Now we just need to get the bastard that hurt me and I'll definitely be happy again."
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