Survivors

Chapters 24

"Darling, i made us some dinner" Peter called 

A ghost of a smile made its way to my lips as I walked into the kitchen, "Thank you" I said softly kissing his lips

"You look beautiful" he hummed wrapping his muscular arms around my waist planting kisses all over my face and neck

"Sttooooop" I giggled throwing my head back in laughter 

"Never" he growled playfully lifting me up onto the kitchen bench as I wrapped my legs around his waist, "your mine"

"You know I never did tell you why I love you" Peter said

I smirked, "Please do enlighten me"

"I love your smile" kiss, "your eyes" kiss, "the way you try to see the best in people" with each explanation followed by a kiss, "I love you because no matter my past you never fail to treat me like someone who deserves to be loved. I love that you make me feel like maybe I'm not a monster. I'm in love with you because out of everyone who's ever been in my life you are the only person that has never betrayed me"

Guilt coursed through my body as I listened to him say his last line, you are the only person that has never betrayed me. 

Only if he knew just how wrong he is, but he wont, he cant. I refuse to let him find out. I betrayed him, I wish I could take it back but I cant, all I can do know is make sure he never finds out.

'One time for them prayin' on my downfall (Yeah)
Two times for them bitches in the South Shore (Whoa)
Three times for them days on the block
Gettin' chased by the cops like a motherfuckin' outlaw
Four times for them days that were all bad (Woo!)
Five times for the bitches who ain't called back (Yeah)
Six times for the kids like me who got ADHD-'

"Heys Sti-" I started answering my phone

"Vanessa! Its Cora she- she -" 

"Stiles spit it out. Whats wrong with Cora?" I asked worried looking at Peter who held an emotionless face

"Cora, she got hit in the head and now she- she's not- she's not healing V, she's not healing" Stiles stuttered

I shook my head pacing around my room, "That's- no. She should be healing. Why isn't she healing? The only reason she wouldn't be is if there was something stopping her body from healing like what happened to Derek and the wolfsbane bullet or Scott and the somatoformic wound" I ranted confused 

"I- I don't know, but V we're on the way to the hospital" Stiles told me

I nodded my head then quickly realising he can see me, "Ok, I'm going to head to the hospital. I'll see you soon" I said hanging up 

Slipping into my leather jacket I grabbed my keys and phone rushing down the hallway, "Peter" I called looking back, "Peter! Come on! We have to go!" I huffed 

"I'll go later, after I had my dinner" Peter responded

My jaw dropped slightly, "Are you joking?"

Peter raised one eyebrow, "What?"

"Your niece is in Hos-pit-al" I pronounced slowly, "And your telling me you would rather stay here and eat! Do you not care?"

"Not really" Peter shrugged 

I slide my phone into my jacket pocket now focusing on getting to Cora and making she's ok, "What the fuck is wrong with you Peter" I said disappointed

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"Hey" I said sadly walking into Cora's room 

Derek looked up at me, "Hey" he replied with a sad smile of his own as he turned back to Cora

"She's going to be ok" I told him

"You don't know that" he responded

As I stepped forward I said, "Yes I do. Derek, look at me"

Derek sighed looking back up at me, I softly held his hand in mine, "Cora is so strong Derek, she survived the fire and years on the own. She's not just some kid anymore, she can take care of her self, you don't have to always take care of her"

"I know, but she's still my baby sister I'll always take care of her, it's my job" he said

I gave his hand a slight squeeze looking him in the eye with a sad expression "And who's meant to look after you"