Derek: Collision

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I was proud of myself. Even though I shared most of my classes with Kristin I barely looked at her, although I was hearing her name everywhere which didn't help. They were all gossiping about the new girl and most of them wanted to know whether her tan was real or fake. I could've answered their question. It was definitely real. I would have smelled otherwise.
Thud! I had collided with another person in the busy hallway. I hadn't been paying attention and I blamed Kristin for distracting my thoughts it was getting ridiculous. No matter how hard I tried to control myself my mind would always wonder back to her.
Somehow I knew my life was never going to be the same again.
"I'm sorry," she apologised and I realised it was the person who had wedged herself in my brain without permission, it was Kristin and I had to hold in the sigh of frustration as my scowl instinctively surfaced.
Act cool and be nice Derek. I tried to look unaffected by her as she looked at me, and I assumed she was waiting for my apology although she should've known it wasn't coming. If I apologised and someone heard me well the results would be devastating. Besides I couldn't apologise, human friends was the last thing I wanted.
"You're welcome," I grinned unintentionally and she shook her head before smirking in response.
"You're such an ass."
I scoffed, "Like you didn't already know that."
My locker was close ten or so down from where we were standing and I tried not to make it obvious that I was in a rush to get away from her. I needed to ignore her and act as if Kristin wasn't walking by my side, but for some reason I couldn't fight the urge to converse with her. I needed to hear more of that angelic voice.

"Hayden is pissed at you," I spoke as I started dodging the other students while I walked towards my locker, and Kristin matched my strides.
"I figured but that's the least of my worries."
Everyone was staring as they fiddled at their lockers. They were deliberately taking their time to watch the conversation I was having with Kristin although she didn't seem to notice. I could already hear them spreading a rumour about Kristin and me. Not that it mattered all that much. It wouldn't take long to remind people why they stayed away from me. Plus Kristin and I were never going to be a couple.
EVER!
"You're really not worried?" I asked surprised as I opened my locker trying to keep the scowl on my face. The last thing I wanted was to look was friendly, and approachable.
"Why should I be?"
"Because she can make your life hell," I tried not to sound concerned but I was worried well only a little bit. I had seen what Hayden did to torture other students and Kristin didn't deserve it not that I cared.
"She can try."
"Well you should probably get a bullet proof jacket you know just in case," I made sure to sound distant and cold as my scowl never left my lips.
Kristin chuckled oblivious to my attempts at being intimidating, "Is she really that bad?"
"I've heard some people say she is the devil reincarnated, but then again she isn't as bad as me," I shrugged my shoulders in an attempt to seem uninterested while trying to make myself sound mean at the same time.
"Maybe I should stock up on some Holly water instead."
My frustration was growing at an alarming rate. I was giving Kristin my best scowl, cold shoulder and evil eye yet she seemed oblivious. I only had to stare down other students and they would immediately leave the room.
Was I losing my edge?
"You really aren't worried are you?" I couldn't help but ask again. Everyone walked on egg shells around Hayden out of fear yet Kristin wasn't worried in the slightest, it was impressive and wasn't helping the situation. I couldn't help but engage Kristin it was like I didn't have control of my body. The more she talked the more I had to reply.
"Nope I believe in karma."
"Well I hope your right for your sake," I immediately bit my tongue so much for not showing any interest. I didn't know how but I was going to find a way to deter Kristin, find a way to scare her, to stop her from wanting to talk to me. But even as the thought crossed my mind I worried I wouldn't be able to do it.
"Are you worried about me or something?"
"What no...No," I scoffed and she laughed. I had to get out of there. Kristin was going to ruin my reputation and was wearing down my self-control.
"What are you doing talking to him?" Rick interrupted standing beside Kristin and I had to hold in the growl that was trying to escape.
Rick was the biggest tool I had ever met. He thought he was some kind of god just because he was the captain of the basketball team. I had been years ago. If I wanted to I could have taken his place and embarrassed the hell out of him, but it wasn't the kind of attention I wanted at least not anymore.
"He's a family friend although I don't see why it's any of your business," Kristin replied and I couldn't help but smirk. Usually the girls swooned over Rick and could barely form sentences let alone carry a full conversation, but she seemed completely uninterested in him.
"I'm just looking out for you. You should stay away from this one," Rick crossed his arms over his chest in an attempt to intimidate me and it failed. "He's a freak," he added and I took a step forward towards Rick. I was going to remind everyone why they stayed away from me.
Rick mirrored my move and we were face to face as the crowd started forming in anticipation for a fight.
"Come on guys this is ridiculous. You look like you are about to suck face," Kristin wedged herself between us although neither of us moved. She was stuck but I wasn't going to be the one to back down it would show weakness.
"So how long am I going to be stuck here?" Kristin asked.
She was facing me with her body pressed up against mine and I almost forgot Rick was right behind her. I hated how close Rick was to Kristin but he had to be the one to walk away.
"Well first there's something you should know about Derek," Rick whispered into her ear although I heard perfectly clear and I was glad we were being watched. I knew if we weren't than Rick would've had his hands all over her.
"You know he kills and stuffs animals for fun," Rick continued to whisper in Kristin's ear but she didn't speak and kept her blue eyes locked on mine.
"Is that all you've got?" she asked although I couldn't read her facial features or body language and I didn't know if she believed him or not. I shouldn't have cared. I didn't want to care but I did. Suddenly it mattered what Kristin thought of me.
This can't be happening!
"He goes into the woods and sets animals on fire," Rick's lips were right against Kristin's ear and I wanted to smack him in the face right between the eyes.
Stop getting jealous she's human remember. I reminded myself.
"You people are ridiculous," she sighed.
"It's the truth," Rick was practically leaning his head on her shoulder and I was surprised at his ballsy move. People were still watching and would report everything back to Hayden? the only positive thing to come out of the situation.
"Whatever. Can one of you just walk away already? I feel like I'm stuck between two electric blankets," Kristin asked and I knew it was my fault she was feeling overheated werewolves body heat was slightly warmer than humans.
Everyone was staring at us and waiting for a fight even Hayden had joined the crowd and I knew she was pissed by how fast her heart was beating. Her boyfriend was up against Kristin after all, the girl who had publicly rejected and embarrassed Hayden and I smirked at the thought of her abusing the hell out of Rick.
"What the hell is going on here?" Hayden asked right on queue.
"Nothing baby I was just about to kick Derek's ass."
"We're leaving... Now!" Hayden ordered and I knew that if it was for her honour and not Kristin's, Hayden wouldn't have ordered Rick to walk away. What is it with people and their double standards?
"Well it's your lucky day Derek," Rick cocked his head and smirked before he walked away with his arm around Hayden. The crowd dispersed immediately and I was worried Kristin had just ruined all my hard work. I was meant to hit Rick not let him walk away unharmed. To restore my reputation Rick's face needed to be messed up- maybe a busted lip, broken nose and a black eye. It was my time to finally prove to Kristin that my bite was worse than my bark.
I might have to actually kill and stuff an animal and bring it to school. Or I can just buy one, they will all think I've done the hard work myself anyway. I thought to myself.
"Well my first day has been very eventful I wasn't expecting to be in the middle of a testosterone sandwich," Kristin blushed and took a step back, breaking our close body contact and I was both relieved and disappointed.
"Just pretend I didn't say that," Kristin shook her head.
"Well I should probably go kill and stuff some animals," I grabbed my bag and shut my locker.
"Why do I get the feeling you started that rumour?"
I shrugged my shoulders, "I don't know. That's just crazy but then again, maybe I am," I held back my smirk and gave Kristin my best glare although I felt like somehow she saw the smirk anyway.
How does she do that? I wondered.
"Right well see ya," She walked down the hall to her locker where Dee and Cassie rushed to her side instantly.
Most of the students had already left and the hallway was clearing out as I walked through the exit. I knew Laura would be by the car waiting and she was going to want to know what the holdup was unless of course she had been eavesdropping which would've been worse.
I cringed at the thought. I didn't need more fuel added to the fire. Laura was already teasing me about Kristin.
"Oh my god what the hell just happened?" Dee asked Kristin as I continued to take my time toward the doors and used my wolf hearing to listen into the conversation.
"I don't know," Kristin replied as the hinges on her locker creaked open.
"Your first day and you already have rumours spreading around the school well done!" Cassie laughed.
"I do?" Kristin asked surprised.
"Apparently you're fooling around with Derek and Rick, and that's why they were about to fight," Cassie replied.
I couldn't help but sigh in frustration the only rumours I wanted involving me were the bad kind that scared people.
"But that literally just happened." Kristin sounded confused.
"They work fast around here," Dee replied as I reached the car park. Laura would've heard for sure. I could still hear all the students gossiping at their cars about the near fight that just took place.
"So..." Laura smirked as I approached the car.
"Don't start," I warned her before I got into the car.

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