My Mate || Derek Hale

Always

A/N - this is just a filler chapter for between Season 1 and 2 of Teen Wolf, it won't affect the plot of season 2 at all so it can be skipped.  

Jess was laying in bed waiting for Derek to come back from the bathroom as she was thinking over the past few days. "You look very deep in thought there, Beautiful." 

Jess laughed as she hadn't actually noticed that he had returned and was leaning on the doorframe. She sat up on her elbow before speaking, "Do I now?"

"Mhm you do." He stated as he approached the bed.

"Well if that's the alpha's opinion, I've got to agree don't I?" 

"Yes I believe that is true."

"So... Can I ask something that's gonna shift this conversation slightly?"

"You know you can always ask... I just may not answer." He responded as he laid down on the bed with Jess moving her head to rest on his chest.

"Are you planning on building a pack?" She asked as Derek fiddled with the hem of his shirt that she was wearing.

"Yeah I am. The Alpha pack take note of new alphas so I need to be prepared."

"Promise me something... Promise me you won't be like Peter and turn someone without their permission."

"I promise."

"I love you, Hale... I didn't say it back when we were in the cellar."

"I can feel your emotions, Carrington, I know you love me. Anyway, your powers..."

"What about them? You know I know nothing about being a witch."

"Yes which is why I wanna keep up our training... Just in case something happens and I can't protect you." 

"Der, I'm planning on training even when or if I can control my magic." She explained as she sat up causing him to follow her up.

"Yeah of course... I'm sorry, I didn't think. So... I'm finally no longer a fugitive meaning we can go on our date."

"Oh my god I forgot about that with all the craziness!"

"Are you still up for bowling now that I can actually prove myself?"

"Guess I'll have to cancel on my other boyfriend then..." Jess said teasingly, looking away from him. 

"Oh you have another boyfriend?" Derek responded, raising an eyebrow and playing along while wrapping an arm around her shoulder and pulling her back to lay down on her side next to him.

"Mhm. He's been taking me on dates while you haven't been able to." She stated as she watched his chest rise and fall.

"I bet that he's not as handsome as me or as strong-"

"Okay, strength thing is unfair! You're supernatural." She laughed pointing her finger at him.

"Anyone ever told you not to point?" 

"No."

"Well pointing is very rude."

"Apologies, Mr Hale." 

"I suppose you're forgiven, Ms Carrington. Hey, question."

"Ask it."

"If, and I'm saying if so don't go thinking I'm about to propose, but if we got married, would you keep your surname?"

"Hmm Jessica Hale... Jessica Carrington-Hale... Derek Carrington... I think we have a winner, you're taking my name, babe." She said patting his chest before laying down properly. "Turn the lights off, will you?"