Peter the Shapeshifter: Part two (special preview)

Peter slept in your room, and had been sleeping for at least a day now. You and Willow were trying to decide how to approach this, and if there was a possibility this could be a fake peter, or if Peter was lying. You talked with Willow for hours about everything that could be a possible and plausible reason for Peter’s sudden appearance.

“Would you go back?” Willow asked after a long silence.

You looked up from the table into her eyes and thought for a moment. “Maybe. Just to see it and confirm to myself that everything really was real.”

Willow gave a small nod. “Yeah. I think I would too. Just to see…just to know.”

Glancing towards your bedroom you thought about all Peter must have gone through since you left. You didn’t want to consider the possibility this was a trick or even a lie on his part. But you had to consider it to remain safe.

“I just want to talk to him so badly,” you murmured.

“I’m still having a hard time believing it,” Willow spoke quietly. “All these years-” She shut her mouth tight as the bedroom door opened.

Peter stepped out, completely naked. Willow turned away while you stood up to approach.

“I got you some clothes.” You handed him a bag. “I had to guess some sizes.”

Peter looked down into the bag with a sleepy expression. “Thanks.”

Your cheeks were growing warmer the longer you stood there with him. “Willow is here.”

Peter peeked up, seeing Willow standing behind you in the kitchen. “Guess I should get dressed then.” He looked you over for a second. “Been a while since-”

You nodded. “It’s okay.”

He turned and went back into the bedroom to dress. You exhaled out slowly as you walked back towards Willow as she gave you a look.

“You didn’t tell me!” She hissed.

“Tell you what?” You reached into the cabinet to get a mug and make Peter a cup of coffee.

Willow glanced towards the hallway to make sure Peter wasn’t coming and she got up real close. “That he looked…like that.”

“Like what?” You asked.

“I feel bad saying this but…but like a sexy wild man!” Willow hissed. “I was prepared. I was just expecting Peter for some reason.”

“You were expecting a child?” You laughed slightly.

Willow gave you a look and checked back to the hallway. “He’s a huge man!”

You kept your smile held back. “Who can turn into an even bigger wolf creature, so be prepared for that and not a puppy, Willow.”

Willow scowled then stepped back as Peter stepped into the kitchen. The shirt you got him was a little tight, and the sweat pants were short on him.

“Hi” he said shyly.

“Hey, Peter. What’s up?” Willo winched. “Sorry. I panicked.”

Peter smiled softly. “It’s okay.”

You set the coffee mug down on the table for him. “Do you feel up to talking to us, or do you need a minute?” You asked.

“I’m fine. I got the first good sleep I’ve had in ages.” Peter sat down at the table, tugging at the front of the shirt which stretched tight across his barreled out chest.

“Willow and I are just concerned about a few things.” You sat down at the table with Peter while Willow stood behind you, leaning on the counter.

“I heard,” Peter said as he added more sugar to his coffee.

Willow flinched and you screwed you mouth up into a tight line. “You did?”

Peter nodded. “I can also hear your neighbors right now.”

“Well shit,” Willow grumbled.

“It’s okay. I get it. I’d be scared too.” Peter looked into your eyes. “But all I can do is promise that I am not here to hurt you, Legs. I just…I wanted to make sure.”

“How did you get back?” Willow asked.

“Same way you all did before, I contacted the wizard.” Peter looked at Willow with a puppy-like expression. “But-”

“But?” Your tone turned urgent.

Peter shrugged. “I may not ever be able to get back now.”

“You’re stuck here?” Willow gasped.

Peter nodded. “Unless I can find someone who knows how to traverse through the Underneath. That’s what the wizard said at least. Someone people find it by accident, but most have to have a knowledge of it.”

“You’re stuck here then?” You asked.

Peter nodded in silence.

You and Willow exchanged weary looks, but you both were already thinking of what needed to be done.

Bit by bit, you slowly integrated Peter back into the world. You put a bed in the office for him, and you and Willow were saving up funds to get him better clothes. Peter had also asked you not to contact anyone from his past until he felt the time was right.