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[wolftones]

You've reached Paige, leave a message.

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[doesntlikeguns]

They didn't tell me a damn thing, Paige. I only found out because I overheard Peter mention you.

[He's not even sure what about now though.]

So you've been under my nose this whole time.

[He was going to murder his uncle. Again. Then murder Deaton.]

[wolftones]

Well for a couple of years. Then I went to college, got my degree. I think they were going to tell you before that happened. [She hesitates before the last two words. ]

And then I applied for a job at the high school...

[doesntlikeguns]

[He represses another growl and closes his eyes trying to stay calm.]

What high school?

[wolftones]

[There's a moment where she's just quiet before she answers.]

Beacon Hills. I thought enough time might have passed that it'd be safe to come back.

[doesntlikeguns]

[Of course she was coming back to Beacon Hills.]

For how long?

[Sorry, Paige, but he doesn't believe that you're staying. He's not even sure if he's ready to see her yet or not, on top of it.]

[wolftones]

...I've been here since the winter break ended. I'm not going anywhere.

[doesntlikeguns]

And I'm meant to believe that?

[wolftones]

You can believe whatever you want, Derek. I signed a contract and my parents left me my old house. I'm not asking you to forgive me or even see me.

I'm just...trying to live my life.

[doesntlikeguns]

Your parents don't know what you are, Paige.

[He knows, for a fact, that Deaton nor his mom would've given them that information.]

I'm not sure what the hell I want when I've been lied to my whole life and the girl that was my mate, I thought was dead because of ME.

[wolftones]

[She's quiet after that, letting the silence stretch for a little while before she finally speaks.]

For what it's worth, I had no idea they never told you, Derek. I mean, I didn't even find out about the fire until years later, and then it was too late.

Or I thought it was too late.

[doesntlikeguns]

Too late? You could've tried to call. Maybe things wouldn't be so hard.

[Maybe then he wouldn't be at odds on what in the hell to do. Especially with his not so dead mate living in his city. It might of not been Hale territory anymore, but it was still home.]

I don't know how to do this, Paige.

[Losing her and his family had made him harder. Less... happy, as it were.]

[wolftones]

I was told no contact until they sent word. It never came and I thought the fire was why. [Paige is quiet for a moment. ]

You don't have to do anything right now, Derek. If you want to see me when you've...sorted this out, you know where to find me.

If not, I understand.

[doesntlikeguns]

[There's a deathly silence that fills the air for a moment.]

I don't know if I can sort this out, Paige. How can I sort out that I didn't kill you? That's not going to remedy itself over night. Things... changed after everyone died. The only ones alive are myself and Peter. Well, and his daughter that he found.

[wolftones]

Malia Tate, right? They're not nearly as good at hiding their secret as they think they are.

[doesntlikeguns]

Malia's not trying to hide. None of us are anymore.

[wolftones]

I assumed as much. Someone would have explained to them that keeping things quiet at school is a good thing, otherwise.

Do you want to meet? Talk in person or should I consider this closed?

[doesntlikeguns]

No, they already know that keeping things quiet would be good. Shit got bad while you were gone.

[While she was dead.]

I want to but at the same time I'm... I don't know, Paige.

[He's afraid. What if this wasn't real?]

[wolftones]

I'll be at the field after practice this afternoon until dark, if you decide today. If not, text me and I'll see what I can do.

[doesntlikeguns]

We'll see how it goes. I'll text you if I decide against showing up.

[wolftones]

I'll be waiting.

Either way. [There's a pause and then.]

I missed you too, Derek. Every day.

[doesntlikeguns]

[He's quiet for a moment not sure what to think or even do. He feels like he can't breathe.]

I missed you too, Paige.

[wolftones]

...And I always planned on coming back, when it was safe. I never... [She cuts herself off, sighs out a breath.]

I have to go now.

[doesntlikeguns]

[He takes a deep breath before letting it back out.]

I'll see you in a few.

[wolftones]

..I'll be there. [And then she hangs up, taking a moment to just breathe before heading out to the field to wait once the students are gone. ]

[doesntlikeguns]

[The born wolf paces around for a bit deciding on what to do. A part of him not wanting to meet up with her. Not sure on how he'd react. However, he eventually heads out and when he gets there he just watches her for the moment.]