Still Loving You {Teen Wolf}

Chapter 18

I stopped in front of Lydia's house. Both of us just sat there without saying anything, Lydia still confused about what just happened. She had been asking what was all this about, but sadly, I couldn't explain it to her.

"Lydia," I started. "I just need you to be quiet about this. Do not tell this to anyone"

She didn't even look at me. I could tell that she was very confused and angry at the same time, and I could notice some tears falling down her cheeks. Why? I don't know. But i'm pretty sure she's not crying about this. Something else happened....

Finally, she slowly looked at me. "Why can't you just tell me what the hell just happened?"

Feeling guilt building up inside me, I shook my head whispering, "I can't. It's too difficult to explain"

I looked at her, again. She was staring at me blankly, as if she didn't know who I was. That made me feel even more guilty. I always tell Lydia everything, but sadly I can't tell her this. It will just put her in danger, and she's been suffering a lot lately. I don't wanna give her anymore problems. "Why is it so difficult for you to explain it?"

"I don't know, Lydia. Look, i'm only asking for you to stay silent, please" I said placing my hands on my forehead.

"Why do you care so much, anyways?" she said crossing her arms over her chest, glaring at me.

"Because... we're talking about Scott here. You don't how I would feel if something bad happened to him"

Her glare softened, and she raised an eyebrow at me, then shrugged. "I don't see what the big deal is"

"Oh come on, Lydia!" I said frustrated with her. "I love him! He's my boyfriend. That's what you do for a boyfriend!! Don't you remember how it feels when you feel sad and he comes along and gives you a big, comforting hug? Don't you remember how it feels when you're in class and you know that he's out there waiting for you? Don't you remember how it feels when you feel down but you know that he actually loves you? Don't you remember any of that??!!"

She stared at me for a moment before shaking her head. "No" she whispered.

"What do you mean no, Lydia? You've had boyfriends!" I said, feeling the tears falling from my eyes.

I was frustrated at this moment. She just doesn't understand how important Scott is to me. She should know, she cares a lot about Jackson, even though she won't admit it. I just want her to understand how i'm feeling right now...

Once again, she shook her head. "Not like that" and with that, she hopped out of the car and went inside her house.

And now I realized, i'm the one who needs to understand how Lydia's feeling right now. I should've known. I should've known she felt that way. I know her well, but apparently not enough to see that she's been suffering all this time... more than I thought she was. And I didn't even tell her that everything was going to be okay, I didn't hug her like a good friend should comfort her other friend. I wasn't there for her, when she needed me the most.

I'm such a bad friend... i'm such a bad sister....

~~~~~~

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PENNY!!"

I groaned as I tossed around to look at Karen, Bryson and Ginny, who were smiling widely at me, Ajax licking my cheek. I gave a little chuckle as I stood up and said, "Thanks, guys!"

"We will give you your presents later, we promise" Bryson said whilst Karen and Ginny nodded in agreement.

"It's okay. I can wait" I said smiling.

"Good" they said at the same time, grinning.

They're more excited than I am....

"Happy birthday, Penny!" Scarlet and Allison said, waiting for us outside school.

The both of them gave me huge hugs. "Thanks!"

"Come on, let's go inside!" Karen said, grabbing my hand and leading me inside school.

Weird. She's never that excited to go inside school. Usually, she always wants to stay outside--

Oooooohhhh. Now I see why she was so excited....

'HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PENNY BROOKE!!'

A big sign in the middle of the school had that written for everyone to see. I was greeted by students passing by, saying "Happy birthday!" and things like that. "Can you tell me who did this?" I asked the five grinning teenagers that we're behind me.

"It was Scott's idea," Karen was the one to reply. "And since I have the prettiest letter, I wrote it"

"Stiles and I helped on placing the sign" Bryson added, looking proud.

I chuckled and rolled my eyes, hugging them all in the process. "You guys are the best"

"We know!" they all said, and we started to laugh.

"By the way, where'e Scott?" I said looking around.

"Here" a voice said behind me, and I immediately recognized it.

He wrapped his arms around my waist as I turned around, smiling at him. "I loved what you did there. It was very cute!"

He smiled. "Glad you did"

I smiled back as he kissed me.

"Awwww" the others said.

We pulled away, laughing at them. "Thanks a lot, guys. You've ruined the moment!" Bryson said.

~~~~~~

Today I actually liked going to school. Everyone kept singing Happy Birthday to me, making me feel very loved. Some even gave me balloons! To me, that's a big thing. I mean, who doesn't like balloons... as long as they don't come from a clown?

Right now, we were walking home. It was my birthday, but that didn't mean that the teachers were going to go easy on us. After school, we decided to eat something light. I wanted to eat more, but they didn't let me for some reason. "You go first, Penny. I'm too lazy to open the door" Ginny said, handing me the keys.

I sighed as I took them. "Fine"

She gave me a tired smile as I unlocked the door.

Home sweet home...

I found it weird that Jake wasn't inside. Usually, he would come running towards us, screaming and jumping crazily. Yup, that's my cousin Jake. He's so lucky to have this whole week free....

"SURPRISE!!!!!!"

Right now, I couldn't process what was happening. One moment it was all quiet, and the next I see all of my friends surrounded with party decorations, a table full with food, and all those party thingies.

"Oh my God" was all I managed to say.

"Surprise!" Karen said as she hugged me.

"You knew about this?!"

"Uh, duh!! I was the one who decorated" she said in an obvious tone.

"And I helped" Ginny added.

"You guys just made my day!" I said.

You see, I've never had a surprise party in my entire life. All of my parties were planned, not behind my back. But I gotta admit that this is really cool.

"Alright, now that we're all here, WHO'S READY TO PARTY???!!" Stiles shouted, everyone cheering.

~~~~~~

I was having a huge blast in this party. I just can't stop thinking about how caring my friends and family are for me. And best of all, it's a clean party.. No alcohol, no drugs, no negative things. They're the best. But, right now I needed some air.

I went to the backyard where the pool was. Some people were still in it,belaying volleyball. I could see Scarlet, Seth and a girl named Alana talking on a corner. Mel, Sam, Ginny and Bryson talking on another. Jake and Allison flirting with each other. Karen and Stiles laughing about something. A few people were here, but where was Scott? Right now, I just wanted to be with him. We hadn't had time to be with each other, with all that's happening. But, I decided to shrug that off and think about how much fun we're having today.

"Hey Penny" someone said behind me.

I was shocked. I didn't expect her to be here... but i'm glad she's here. "Hey Lydia"

She smiled a little. "Happy birthday"

"Thanks" I said nodding awkwardly.

"My... my present's at the table. I hope you like it" she said pointing to the house.

I nodded, again. "I'm sure I will"

She smiled, again. And the awkward silence began. This is wrong. I shouldn't be feeling awkward around her. She's my best friend, for God's sake!! Time to fix things up...

I sighed. "Lydia, I just wanna tell you that... I am so, so sorry about yesterday"

She looked confused by this. "Why are you apologizing? If anyone should be apologizing, it's me"

"No, it's me. I didn't know you felt that way, you should've told me earlier" I said.

She looked down, knowing what I was talking about. "You couldn't do anything, Penny. It was my fault to have such i***t boyfriends who didn't pay me that much of attention"

"Yeah, but still. Maybe I could've comforted you like a sister. I don't like to see you sad, Lydia" I said.

She looked up at me, a sad smile plastered on her face as she wiped the tears away. "I guess I could've told you. I mean, I don't know why I didn't tell you, you're my best friend! I just don't like to show my emotions in public"

"I know, Lydia," I said as I hugged her tight. "I know"

"Excuse me, ladies. Lydia, can I borrow Penny for a second?" Scott said from behind us.

There he is! "Sure," Lydia said. "I'll see you later, Penny"

"Bye" I said as she walked away, then I looked at Scott. "Hello!"

"Hey. Long time no see you" he said smiling.

"I was looking for you but I couldn't find you. A lot of people here" I said chuckling.

He chuckled as well, then grabbed my hand. "Come with me. I wanna show you something"

Agreeing, I followed him upstairs.

We entered my room. I sat on my bed, waiting for him to show me whatever he was going to show me. "Well?"

He grinned, before reveling a box wrapped in purple paper. "I wanted to give you my present when we were alone, 'cause... well, I wanted to have you all for myself"

I laughed before opening the box. It was beautiful. It was a shiny, silver bracelet that had 'I LOVE YOU PENNY' written on it. "Awwww, Scott, it's beautiful" I said, admiring the precious bracelet.

"I'm glad you like it" he said as I put it on.

"And I love the message" I said.

"Yeah, me too"

I looked at him and smiled. He was such a cutie!!! He smiled back and sat closer to me, not that I minded it. "I love you, Penny Brooke" he said softly.

"And I love you, Scott McCall" I said before he crashed his lips into mine.

It's been a long time since we had kissed like this. Mostly, we would just give each other pecks or short ones, but I have to admit that I really missed this types of kisses. So full of love, it made y heart beat faster and faster.

I cupped his cheeks in my hands as he pulled me closer to him. I was real lost in the moment, that I didn't even realize that he was on top of me, now. He placed light kisses on my neck, making me giggle because it tickled. I was really enjoying this moment with Scott, until his hands made their way to my thighs, and I realized what was about to happen. I quickly pulled away and shook my head at him. "I rather not do this with people downstairs"

He frowned, but then he realized what I just said, and he nodded. "You're right"

I chuckled a little and placed a light kiss on his lips. "Shall we go back to the party?"

"Of course," he said standing up, extending his hand for me to take. "You're the star of the party"

I smiled at him, and with that, we went downstairs.

Time to have some fun....