blue eyes.

isaac lahey. show me what to do.

[laheyofawolf]

001 | Calm before the Storm.

[argentomega-blog]

It was probably a bit confusing, and somewhat of a shock to Isaac that Scott was nowhere around to help Allison, that she hadn’t asked for the wolf’s help at all. Allison knew something was also eating at the wolf and his best friend. If Isaac hadn’t of offered up his help, Allison would never have actually told anyone about how she was practically losing her mind at this point. Allison could remember her first day of school, the powerless little girl she’d been before. So much had changed ─ she’d changed so much.

Once outside, the air felt quiet, it felt, soothing. The huntress had to admit she was grateful to the wolf for this, she was appreciative of the fact that her head wasn’t pounding as much anymore. Once they’d reach the empty park, she plopped onto the swing, giving up on her legs. “Peaceful..” She whispered. Resting her head onto the chain link from the swing to the bar above that held it up, held it from snapping. “I didn’t want to believe him… I thought I could handle this… this darkness hurts.” The girl mumbled, hoping Isaac couldn’t really hear her, she probably sounded crazy. “Why… its just taking over..”

[laheyofawolf]

Isaac stood over her for a while, quiet as a mouse and still as a rock, somehow feeling like he was anticipating something – something of a fall out now that the peace had taken over. But there was none. She looked calmer than she was minutes ago and the sun on her skin gave her color he’d thought would have disappeared forever. Slowly, he sat himself down on the swing next to her, kicking off his feet to dangle through and fro as the silence continued to hang between them.

He looked up again when he heard her speak, head turning slightly and long gangly feet drooping to the ground to stop him. Her voice almost sounded like the wind, barely coherent unless you paid attention. Unfortunately for her, it was all Isaac could do when it came to her. “What’s happening? What’s taking over?” He asked, his grip only tightening on the chain as his body leaned closer towards her. 

[laheyofawolf]

001 | Calm before the Storm.

[argentomega-blog]

When it came to feeling safe, secure with or within another individual, there were very few people Allison actually trusted. First, came Scott, then when that all went down the drain, there was her father, now, Isaac seemed determined to get involved. Some part of that terrified her, the only reasoning for that being, in her line of work, the people she associated with ─ it was all very dangerous. Now, obviously Isaac at this point, could take care of himself, that didn’t stop the huntress from worrying about him and not wanting him to get caught up in the trouble she brought upon herself. Something about him kept pulling her in, no matter how hard she tried to stray, something about the boy kept her wanting more.

As soon as she requested it, he granted it. That was one of the things Allison appreciated about Isaac, completely. Leaning into the other as he led her out of the school, of course she didn’t want to ditch, she wanted to be able to make it to her classes without having to worry about a call from the school, but her mind was falling into this black abyss that she couldn’t seem to pull herself out of. Allison kept her attention locked on Isaac, when he mentioned the park, she nodded and tugged at the corner of her lower lip. “I just need.. quiet, its so loud.” She admitted. Now of course it wasn’t anything close to noisy outside, but the inside of her head was an entirely different story.

[laheyofawolf]

The need confused the young beta, considering that the only thing he could hear was their echoing footsteps throughout the hall but he didn’t question it. He didn’t understand what was going through her head. He only nodded and tightened his half-embrace, wanting nothing more than be the pillar she could put her support on for the moment. She was so strong, he felt conflicted to see her like this and even more amazed with the fact that it took her so long to even remotely ask for help. Not that it was really even an open invitation. Isaac was willing to wait.

When they got outside, he remained quiet, listening to the steadiness of her heart beat and the thorough deep trudges of their foot steps on the asphalt. It was all he could do not to question everything that was happening. What was going through her head? Who was she thinking about? Was he the only person she could honestly feel vulnerable enough to act like this? His jaw only tightened in prevention. He’d had a habit of speaking out of turn. They turned around the corner where the park was, empty as he’d promised, and where he could let her sit down on one of the swings without the threat of her suddenly giving away from under his grip. “Is this quiet enough for you?”

[laheyofawolf]

001 | Calm before the Storm.

[argentomega-blog]

Why was this happening, it felt like the world inside of her was crashing, engulfing her. She remembered this feeling, the feeling of being helpless, scared, lost with no sense of direction. It was long before she actually started training. It was like she returned to the dark void inside of her, like she wasn’t too sure of herself, and that wasn’t something she was about to put up with. The only people who had known Allison before becoming the huntress, were Scott, Stiles, and Lydia. Scott and Stiles seemed just as lost lately, where as Lydia just seemed usual, worried about herself, and not too worried about the world around her. Isaac had never seen Allison before her transformation, and she didn’t ever plan on letting her fear take over again.

Trying to run seemed like her best bet, her eyes darted from one wall to another, noticing little figures. Her breath became shallow, swallowing the lump in her throat, she winced when feeling an arm attach itself to her. Turning around as if she was about to take someone’s head off, she noticed Isaac again. Hearing her own name, so much concern in his tone. Allison wanted to tell him, but how was she supposed to explain what she didn’t understand herself? “I-I don’t know. I just, I need to go.” The girl pleaded with him. “Just get me out of here, please.” She whispered, as if someone were trying to listen in on their conversation.

[laheyofawolf]

Isaac let her go as soon as she turned around to face him, confusion still swimming in his bright blue eyes. He didn’t understand her and at the same time he did; it was the big contradiction that made her so intriguing. And he could feel that specific curiosity envelop him now, wrapping her in a coat that just wouldn’t disappear and he didn’t mind. He couldn’t explain this feeling inside him but he wasn’t going to question it. As far as he could tell, it was one of the few good feelings he’d had in years.

Nodding at her request, he approached her again, wrapping an arm around her shoulders and steered her to the nearest exit. Isaac had never been a fan of playing hooky; some part of him still embedded to the core with the practices his father planted on him but today he was willing to make an exception. Once they were outside, he slipped his hand into hers before leading the way further and further away from the school. “There’s a park around here. Nobody goes there anymore except for little kids. But you might like it.”

[laheyofawolf]

001 | Calm before the Storm.

[argentomega-blog]

It was obvious there was something wrong with the three ─ Stiles, Allison, Scott, as if they’d ever admit to it, any of them really. Both Scott and Allison were both too stubborn for that, Stiles in his own way as well. It was no secret it was beginning to frighten the huntress, or at least, in Allison’s own mind. Out of nowhere, Allison’s gaze shot back up to Isaac, cocking her head at his question. “I haven’t no, the last time I saw him was at the entrance.” Admittedly she probably passed him a few times in the hall here and there, but she didn’t pay much attention.

Allison’s vision began to blur, a shadow started fading in behind Isaac, and her eyes widened a little. Her hands began to shake before she finally got up from the lunch table, and sighed to herself. “Coming to school today was a mistake.” She mumbled before making her way out of the lunch room. Whether Isaac was following or not, she was unsure of ─ what she was sure of is that she had to get somewhere she felt some what normal again. Whether that be at home, or a different part of the school.

[laheyofawolf]

The boy wondered if she felt out of balance or at odds with herself in some way because he certainly did. He didn’t know whether to tread lightly or to steer into the curve because for as long as he had known her, she had always been more than capable of doing everything by herself. Right now, however, she looked lost. Something he recognized so easily having spent most of his childhood, frightened and drowning in his own fear. He’d opened his mouth to say something wry, anything that would pull her attention back to him instead of inside herself which she seemed to only lose more of her bearings,  but she’d gotten up and left too quickly he was left grasping for air.

Watching her scuttle away, he finally got up when he realized no one was going to stop her. Jogging after her, he reached for her arm, his grip light and easily pushed away if she wanted to and tugged her to a halt. “Allison,” he started, aware still of how easily she could turn this on him if she wanted when all he wanted right now was to make sure she was okay. “What’s happening? Where are you going?” The question was probably moot but it was more comforting than listening to the echoes of his last footsteps filling the hallway.

[laheyofawolf]

001 | Calm before the Storm.

[argentomega-blog]

Before knowing about Scott, her aunt, even her family business, it was a surprise to many how timid, fearful Allison used to be ─ but she did at one time feel very powerless. After some training, she found her inner strength, but something was toying with it. After everything that happened that night, with the tree, Allison seemed to be losing her grip on reality and it wasn’t something she was used to. How could it be affecting her this much? Deaton warned them all that the entire thing would have some nasty affects, but this was beginning to even scare the huntress herself. A feeling, she wasn’t too keen on.

Isaac’s presence made her more aware, which was a positive. Allison was sure he was talking about how distant, dazed, maybe even confused she seemed as of late, but until she knew what was going on herself, she wasn’t about to really let anyone else in on what was happening inside her head ─ and considering the other’s reaction, he learned that immediately. Which only allowed Allison to smile, a breathless laugh passing through her lips. “I’m not-” Allison began to say before shrugging and taking a bite of the burger in Isaac’s hand. “I’m honestly not hungry.” She tried to play it off, even though she just snagged a large portion of the burger.

[laheyofawolf]

 Isaac really wanted to believe her so he pretended like he didn’t notice the extra flourishing she added into her words and her actions; smiling even when he really didn’t have a reason to. It was really all he could do considering when he’d talked to Scott about the same thing, he also got the cold shoulder and when he talked to him about Allison, a quick shove against the wall. He got the message; the beta might not have been as smart as Stiles and Lydia but maybe that was a good thing; he was new enough to notice the sudden changes everyone else seemed eager to ignore.

Without saying another word, he slides the burger in her direction, hoping that she’d take it and eat something if she was really that hungry. He didn’t see anything on the table but his food and her books. “So, have you seen Scott?” 

[laheyofawolf]

001 | Calm before the Storm.

[argentomega-blog]

The pack of Alphas had been defeated, Scott once again proved he could handle it. Of course Allison was looking forward to returning to her normal teenage life. Of course she was, it was something she had to do, at least she felt she had to. This wasn’t normal for her anymore, what was normal was hunting, training, being an Argent, being a teenager wasn’t normal. She didn’t consider herself young, of course she enjoyed days off here and there, but it still wasn’t something she considered to be relieving. Training helped in that department.

When Isaac sat down in front of her, Allison jolted a little bit. Breathing in and out, deeply. Swallowing the lump in her throat, over, and over again. Wetting her lips before she finally made eye contact with the boy across from her. “What?” She asked, trying to play it off. Was it that easy to see that something was off? If that was the case, she figured it’d be a good idea to steer clear of Scott, Lydia, and Stiles for the day. “Whats really going on?” She asked, wondering if he could also read that off her face. Smiling at how casual he seemed.

[laheyofawolf]

Isaac saw her flinch and inwardly he felt his heart rattle because Allison Argent didn’t flinch. She could gut him in a manner of seconds or kick his ass effortlessly without him even seeing it coming and yet she was so deep in thought she didn’t even notice him until he’d sat down and spoke. It bothered him. And he couldn’t tell exactly why – or maybe he wouldn’t admit it to himself entirely – not right now when there seemed to be more pressing matters.

He returned her gaze without cowering, piercing blue eyes seeing through the act but doing his best by not pointing it out so overtly. The beta learned too quickly from their last few adventures together how hard it was to chip her armor as soon as you bring up her weaknesses and that was the last thing he wanted right now, more armor to chip off. “I guess we’re pretending then,” he answered matter-of-factly, with every intention to avoid the subject just as she was doing until she was prepared to talk to him about it, as he picked up his burger and offered it up to her. “Want a bite?”

[laheyofawolf]

001 | Calm before the Storm.

It had been weeks since Scott had defeated the Alpha Pack and they could go back to school and be students again; enjoying their lives as teenagers. And yet without any provocation, Isaac felt something shift. There was something different in the air, like this was just the calm before the storm. He’d brushed it off for this long, assuming it was just part of his ingrained penchant for presuming the worst. It had been the pattern in his life but the stark difference was it wasn’t happening to him. It was happening to her.

Something was different.

He could see it in her eyes and the way she moved. If he thought about it enough, he was sure he was just imagining things; fixating on something he couldn’t explain but then again there was that dazed look in her eyes he’d never seen her wear followed by the tremor in her hands. That alone was enough to send the alarm bells ringing in the beta’s head. And while he wasn’t so much concerned for her well being at the moment, he still couldn’t stop himself from sitting in front of her when he found her alone in the cafeteria.

“So,” he started, breaking the pieces of bread on his plate before chewing on them. “Are we going to talk about what’s really going on or are we going to pretend it doesn’t exist?” He asked as he sipped on a bottle of cola before looking up at the girl before him. “I’m good either way.”

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