"She is not dead. She is just away"
June
Anita was pacing her room while Simon watched from her bed.
"Is it Charlie?" Simon asked seriously.
Anita stopped pacing. Silently looking at Simon and then to the ground.
"It is". Simon contained his happiness. He hated the guy.
"I feel like he doesn't understand me". Anita finally spoke up. Looking back up to Simon. "I think I was so excited that someone liked me and my crush for him moved too fast". Anita admitted.
"Are you going to break up with him?" Simon asked, getting closer to her as if he was a teenage girl in high school that loved gossip.
Anita silently nodded and then sighed. "4 months for what?" Anita asked.
"Hey, I did..." Simon stopped as he didn't want to upset her more. "It's good to date. At least now you know you two aren't a match. Plus, 4 months is really nothing". Simon tried to lift her spirits.
"I guess". Anita grumbled. "I don't know how he's going to take it". Anita moved her hair out of her face.
"Do it fast. Like a bandaid. Can I be there when you break up?" Simon asked with too much excitement.
"No". Anita said like it was the most obvious thing.
Charlie showed up at her house right on time, as usual and he was his happy self that was head over heels for Anita.
"What did you have in mind for today, darling?" Charlie asked.
"I-uh, I, let's sit". Anita sat down on the couch and patted the spot next to her.
Charlie smiled and sat next to her and leaned in to kiss her. Charlie of course thought that they were going to make out.
"Wait". Anita leaned back and placed her hand on his chest. "I wanted to talk". Anita looked at him.
"Sure. What about?" Charlie asked, pulling back.
"I don't think...this". Anita gestured between the two of them. "Is working". Anita finished slowly as she looked at him worriedly.
Charlie's smile instantly vanished. "What? Are you breaking up with me?" Charlie then asked and Anita nodded her head.
"I'm sorry. You're really nice Charlie, but we don't have much in common and we just rushed into it. I would rather us be friends". Anita explained. Her voice was soft as she was scared of how he would react.
Charlie sat there for a moment, his eyes moving back and forth as he looked at the ground with a frown. He then looked back to her and nodded his head.
"Ok. Yeah, we can be friends". Charlie forced a smile.
"I'm sorry". Anita fiddled with her hands.
"It's alright darl-Anita". Charlie took her hands in his. "I just want you to be happy". Charlie reassured her.
"But, I should probably go. I think it will make the rest of the night awkward". Charlie suggested and Anita nodded.
The two stood up slowly and Anita walked Charlie out.
"Bye Charlie". Anita said lowly.
"Bye Anita".
Two Weeks Later
It was a bit awkward between Anita and Charlie. When they talked on the phone, it was short and then when they met up in person it was quiet. They both agreed that some more time apart would do both of them good to fix their friendship and that's what they've been doing.
Charlie was gone to Nevada and Anita was working at the Station.
Anita was sitting in a chair while going through a filing cabinet and throwing away old junk.
"Hey, dad-Anita? What are you doing here?" Stiles asked as he walked into his dads office.
"I thought your dad told you. I'm helping him clean the station up...mostly his office". Anita told him with a smile.
Stiles looked confused and then nodded. "I think he did. Oh! See anything cool?" Stiles walked over to her to snoop around.
"No. Your dad makes sure I don't see anything. Rules. Makes sense. Sucks for you, but yay for me." She smiled widely, closing one of the cabinets.
"Oh, boring". Stiles said in disappointment as he watched her go through the cabinets.
"Uh, Anita. I'm sorry for how I treated you". Stiles started, scratching the back of his neck as he was nervous.
Anita stopped what she was doing and looked up at him from where she was sitting.
"I shouldn't have you know, said some things and called you a freak". Stiles continued.
"Thank you. You're actually the first person to apologize. So, it means a lot". Anita said gratefully.
Stiles gave a small smile with a nod and then sat in his dads chair, rolling it over to her. "Can I actually ask you a question?" Stiles asked seriously.
"Sure". Anita nodded as she stopped messing with the files and gave him her full attention.
"Does everyone turn into a ghost when they die?" Stiles asked.
"No. It's only ones that have unfinished business or need to do something in order to crossover". Anita answered.
"How does one have unfinished business?"
"Well, it depends. Many different things. It's never really certain".
Stiles nodded but was still a bit confused. Anita let out a deep sigh as she looked at him. She could see that he's nervous.
"You want to know if your moms a ghost. Right?" Anita asked softly.
Stiles looked at her shocked but nodded his head.
"I really don't have a set schedule. Do you mind if we go to your house?"
Anita stepped into the Stilinski household as she looked around with a smile. As soon as she stepped in, she felt positive energy. "You know the saying, if walls could talk?" Anita asked as she ran her hand on one of the walls.
"Yeah".
"I don't only see ghosts. I can see memories from certain areas and this". Anita let her mind wonder and soon when she looked around the house it was brighter, some things were different and images and voices were heard.
When she lifted her hand, she saw Stiles looking at her but Anita just continued to walk the house.
"Are you a medium then?" Stiles asked and Anita only laughed.
"No. I've actually just found out what I am.
"What are you?" Stiles asked, looking at her.
Anita stopped walking, turning her attention to Stiles. "Theres actually someone I want to tell first and I want to keep it on the downside". Anita told Stiles softly.
"Yeah-uh". Stiles nodded, but being him he was fidgeting to know.
"But". Anita's lips slowly turned into a smile. "You're smart, like my best friend Simon. I bet you can figure it out. And...if you do, ask and I'll tell you if you're right or not." Anita then turned back, walking once more.
Stiles nodded, smiling, all pumped up to do some research once she left.
"Deal".
For the next fifteen minutes she explored the house. With Stiles permission she gently held a necklace that was Claudia's and by the end she concluded that his mom crossed over.
"She was never a ghost. She crossed over as soon as she passed". Anita explained gently.
"So, she didn't have unfinished business?" Stiles asked.
"No. It doesn't mean she didn't love you Stiles. It means that she knew your dad would take care of you".
With that sentence, Stiles felt relief wash over him. He never knew that would make him feel better about everything, but it did.
~~~
Isaac wrapped his arms around Anita, lifting her up as he shook her in the hug. "I've missed you!" Isaac put her down.
"Where did you go?" Anita asked.
"Actually didn't go really as planned. Me, Derek, and Peter have been trying to find Erica and Boyd".
"What do you mean?" Anita asked.
That was when Isaac explained to her what was going on. There was an alpha pack and they took Erica and Boyd. All summer, they have been trying to find the two but can't find them.
"I'm sure you'll find them". Anita tried to make him feel better. She knew he was worried about his friends. Isaac only nodded.
"Anita. Hello". Peter greeted once he entered the room, Derek following behind him. "I heard, Isaac caught you up on everything". Peter looked to Isaac.
"Which is stuff you shouldn't worry about". Derek looked to her.
"It worries you and Isaac so it's worrying me". Anita told Derek seriously.
"Anyways, who else am I supposed to hang out with?" Anita sprawled out on the couch.
"What about your boyfriend?" Isaac asked.
"Yeaaaaaah. About that. I broke up with him two weeks ago". Anita admitted.
"Really?" Isaac asked with a smile as his eyes travelled to Derek.
"Moved too fast. Nothing in common and it's fine. I actually feel good". Anita smiled proudly. She didn't regret her decision.
"Glad to hear. Now let's get some ice cream". Isaac grabbed her hand and basically dragged her out.
"You're buying". Anita told him.
"I know".
Peter turned to Derek, his arms crossed over his chest as he gave his nephew a knowing look. "What is up with the Hales getting with Locketts?" Peter asked.
"What do you mean?" Derek asked, pretending not to know. He walked over to a table and tossed his keys down.
"Come on. The two of you always look at one another when the other isn't looking". A grin made its way on his lips and it only widened when Derek didn't say anything back.
** Me: "Well. I guess Anita and Charlie were never meant to be"
Also me ready for Anita and Derek to happen: "Oh well, too bad. Bye Charlie" **