Keep the candle burning (Derek will kill me in my sleep for this title)

[destabilised]

He'd parked a few miles outside the town, leaving his car in the woods, running the rest of the way, although he stopped out of sight of the party that was gathering around the bonfire. The party itself was technically only meant for students from the local high school, but one more wouldn't be noticed.

Of course considering how small the town was, he'd probably stand out like a sore thumb, especially considering he wasn't exactly unknown. The main point being to be avoid the town proper. He'd even managed to duck out on Peter which was a feat all of it's own.


And he'd answer for it. That was something to deal with later though because at the moment, he didn't much give a damn. The woods were outside Lockwood territory as far as he knew so it was safe enough for him.

And he hadn't actually committed to showing up so it'd be a surprise anyway. At least until he got into scent range. Derek's lips quirked slightly before he started towards the flames he could see through the trees.

It looked like the party was in full swing already.

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[anathematized]

Mason couldn't help but invite Derek, though he knew that it was taking a huge risk. His family finding out. Worse, the Hales finding out. No, both were pretty bad. The risk though was worth seeing Derek again.

So he'd prowled the edge of the woods, listening to the laughter and the playfulness. He knew the others would look for him eventually but, for now, they were caught up in themselves and beer. Mason was caught up in trying to catch a scent over the burning wood and leaves.

Yet he did catch it, circling the woods and coming up on Derek louder than he had to, just for warning.

"Hale," he called out, half whisper, just letting him know who it was.