Continuation...
Derek went back to the house after seeing Stiles. The look of pain in his eyes as he walked away from Derek was enough to let him know that he had done something terribly wrong with Stiles.
He didn't know what though. He came home that night, they made love and the next thing he knew; he was alone with a Stiles-shaped hole in his heart.
He quickly dialed Isaac's number but it went straight to voicemail.
And then he called his Mom.
'Derek, sweetie, are you alright?' She asked in a sweet tone.
Derek couldn't help but sigh and said, "I saw him, Mom... He looked so beautiful... like the day I first met him.... Mom, I just want him in my life again..."
'Oh, Derek... I know that it hurts but it will stop. The hurt will pass. No matter how much you love a person, you have to let them go. Maybe seeing Stiles again was a sign that you two need to talk about unresolved things...' She suggested as Derek held on to every word that she had said.
**
The next time they saw each other was at the wildlife preserve.
Derek was the new handler of the wolves and Stiles' class was on their field trip.
Stiles gave him a forced smile and a small wave, and Derek did the same. The kids were so enthralled by how Derek goes on about the animals that they take care of inside the preserve.
When it was time for lunch, Derek ran up to Stiles and asked, "Sti-- I mean, Mr. Stilinski, do you have a minute?"
Stiles couldn't help but nod as he followed Derek to the office. His heart was pounding fast and loud against his chest like it was about to explode.
He couldn't help but notice that Derek grew bulkier, like he spent an ample amount of time at the gym rather than shaving. He noticed that he still sported the mountain man look. His eyes were dull though, like he was missing something.
"So... how are you?" Derek asked sheepishly.
Stiles sighed and said, "I know that's not what you want to ask... but I'll give in and say, I'm fine, Derek..."
Derek flinched and said, "I figured that you didn't want me causing a scene... But alright, why did you leave? Did I do something wrong? Was it something I said?"
And at that moment, Stiles wanted to leave, walk out of this place and never talk to Derek again but he wanted closure. He wanted to know why Derek did it.
"The night before I left... I was going to buy food from that restaurant that we always go to... My favorite place to get pasta bolognese. I-I was on m-my way there and I saw you..." Stiles said, tears were welling up as he stared into Derek's eyes.
"...you were with her. You looked really good together... So, I figured that you didn't need me anymore... I left the next day. I'm sorry I didn't listen to you... but I get it now, Derek..." Stiles was now crying, tears were now falling down his eyes.
Derek's eyes widened at the memory of that night; it was the night when he met up with Erica, one of his best friends from high school and a great jeweler. He wanted her to make Stiles' ring because they had a lot of things in common; mostly Batman.
He made a choked up sound as he grabbed Stiles by the arms and pulled him close.
He held him closer and tighter than he had ever done in his life. It was all a misunderstanding. Stiles still loves him and he loves him more than anything.
"I love you... I love you so damn much, Stiles! It was just a misunderstanding. I'm sorry... I promise I won't keep things from you ever again..." Derek said with his voice broken and full of desperation.
When Derek pulled away, he smiled and said, "That night I met up with Erica Reyes, you remember her? She's my best friend from high school and a jeweler... I asked her to make a ring."
Stiles gasped at the sudden realization that he had made a mistake; that he had jumped into conclusion and it both made them suffer apart.
"Oh my, god! Y-You... I'm so stupid... Your best friend that I haven't met... Shit! Fuck! I'm so freaking stupid! I can't believe I did that to you!" Stiles blurted out but Derek chuckled as he rubbed Stiles' back soothingly.
Derek cupped Stiles' cheeks and said, "I was going to ask you to marry me... I had to keep it a secret. It was the reason why I lied to you that night. I'm sorry that I lied... I shouldn't have made you go through that. I love you, Stiles. I still do."
**
After explaining everything to their family and friends, Derek and Stiles slowly came back together.
Derek settled into Beacon Hills quite well with Stiles' help. They were still trying to figure out what they were but for now, they enjoyed each other's company.
They went out on dates, made out in public and did what any ordinary couple did.
It took them six months to explore the physical aspect of their relationship and Stiles loved every moment of it.
They made love on Derek's bed, with kisses of burning passion and love.
The quiet promise of their devotion to each other as they kissed at each other's skin.
"I love you..." Stiles murmured as he climaxed with Derek thrusting in and out of him.
Derek grunted as he bit Stiles' shoulder, making it pink and said, "I love you. So. Damn. Much." and then climaxed inside of Stiles with every stutter of his hips.
They laid on top of the bed, catching their breaths as they smiled at each other.
Everything will be okay.
End.
