Stay with Me (Stalia)

Chapter 7

“What are you doing over here?” Stiles questioned the older boy who had been furiously typing on his computer for hours. He looked over Remy’s shoulder and saw a page filled with names, pictures, and facts. “What is this?”

 “It’s a list of all of the hunters that I could remember. I knew a lot of them from town, although I think they called in a few backups to help take out our pack because there were a few that I know I have never seen before.”

  “Will you print these out for me?” If there is one thing Stiles knew about it was the compulsive need to research when you felt powerless to do anything else. He could tell from the slightly frantic way that Remy was banging on the keys that he felt the same way. “Hey look it’s going to be okay.” Stiles put a hand on his shoulder. Remy stiffened slightly at the unfamiliar touch before releasing a sigh and leaning back into Stiles’ hand.

 “I just want to be as helpful as possible. We brought all of this crap on your doorstep, and by the sounds of it, you guys really don’t need any more crap.”

  “Ah, so they’ve been filling you in on the crazy place that is Beacon Hills.”

“Yeah after we told our story, Isaac and Scott told theirs or at least the highlights. I was a little unprepared for how long their story really was.”

"Still sure this is the place that you want to land? No one would blame you if you three wanted to find another pack. Beacon Hills is literally a beacon for all things supernatural. You will never be able to find a normal life here.”

"Stiles, my life hasn’t been normal since the day I was bitten, and I don’t think it will ever be normal again. And besides, I get the feeling that these hunters wouldn’t leave if we did. They know Scott exists now and taking down another pack is more important than 3 runaway omegas. It is our responsibly to stay and help out with the threat that we brought.”

 “What happens when we have dealt with the hunters?” Stiles questioned, wondering if the three of them would decide it was safer just to move on.

 “Look at them,” Remy said gesturing to where Isaac, Malia, Dawson, and Olivia were lying on the ground playing Monopoly. Isaac was currently haggling with Malia over a trade, and getting increasingly frustrated when she wouldn’t budge in her pricing. His sputtering and her defiance brought wide grins to Dawson and Olivia’s faces who just seemed content to watch the two argue.

  “Not every day is like this you know. In fact we get very few days like this.” Stiles pointed out.

 “I know, but if we get just a couple days like this it will be worth it. Beacon Hills may have a lot of threats, but I don’t think we are going to find a more welcoming or accepting pack anywhere we go.”

“Fair enough” Stiles liked the idea of them sticking around. All six wolves looked up as the loft door creaked open. Liam and Scott sauntered in all smiles. Stiles was about to yell out a greeting when a crash had them all looking around.

“Oops,” Isaac said looking around at the overturned Monopoly Board.

“Isaac!” Olivia protested

“Sorry,” He said not looking the slightest bit sorry “Malia cheats anyways”

“Hey do not blame your poor strategy and money problems on me.” Malia said, but she met Stiles eyes behind Isaac and gave him a wink that suggested that there may have been some foul play involved. Stiles rolled his eyes and walked over to Scott.

 “Yo Scotty, can I talk to you for a second?” Scott took the hint that it wasn’t a conversation for the group. He nodded and the two of them walked out to the balcony of the loft.