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[wolftones]

You've reached Paige, leave a message.

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[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.]

[wolftones]

[She hears him long before she sees him, turning before he comes into view and just watching him right back as he approaches.

Paige doesn't speak, not for several moments but finally.]

The beard suits you, Derek.

[doesntlikeguns]

[He just leans against one of the bleachers and crosses his arms over his chest watching her. Derek's not sure what to think seeing her. She'd grown up good. It made his heart beat a bit faster and sadness seep through.]

You look good.

[wolftones]

So do you.

[Paige brushes her hair back over her shoulder as she meets his gaze.]

[doesntlikeguns]

[He wants to go to her. Wants to see if she's really there and not some figment of his imagination. That he's not trapped somewhere and being suffocated or tormented. However, he stays right where he's at.]

You liking it here?

[wolftones]

It's my home, Derek, so yes, I'm liking it here. It hasn't changed that much since I was here as a student. [She's considering moving closer but she doesn't want to push too much.

Not now.]

[doesntlikeguns]

[Somehow he refrains from laughing at that statement. Beacon Hills changed far more than she could ever imagine.]

How do I know you're even real?

[The whole calling on the phone thing, not proof enough. Not after the whole thing with Stiles and the Nogitsune.]