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Rating: Archive Warning: Category: Fandom: Relationship: Explicit Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings F/M, Gen, M/M Teen Wolf (TV) Derek Hale/Stiles Stilinski, Jackson Whittemore/Stiles Stilinski, Allison Argent/Scott McCall, Derek Hale/Jackson Whittemore/Stiles Stilinski, Derek Hale/Jackson Whittemore Stiles Stilinski, Derek Hale, Jackson Whittemore, Lydia Martin, Allison Argent, Scott McCall, Danny (Teen Wolf), Sheriff Stilinski Hurt/Comfort, Pre-Slash, Pack Dynamics, Threesome - M/M/M, Trouple, Slash Published: 2011-11-20 Updated: 2013-04-23 Chapters: 8/? Words: 24005

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Everlong
by lowlifetheory Summary

LJ Prompt: A hunter's shot goes wide. It hits Stiles.

Chapter 1
The funny thing is, when your bodys hurt or distressed your mind goes weird places. Like the time Stiles fell off the roof of his dads cruiser when he was seven, all he could think of as his mom buzzed frantically around him was that he was supposed to bake cookies this afternoon, she had promised, and now he couldnt move his arm. Or the time when he was thirteen and fell down half a flight of stairs at school. As he lay there with half the teaching faculty checking him out, all he could think of was how Mrs Gawnes shoes didnt fit her at all. Or that time when he was fifteen and he woke up after getting his appendix out, and his dad was there, newly elected Sheriff and Stiles thought the streets were unsafe without him. Like there werent other deputies around. Or now as his hands hold tight to the bullet wound on his thigh. His hands are dirty, he knows this because he had them in the dirt when he fell, and now theyre on an open wound and all he can think about is those dirty hands and the guy who died in Band of Brothers when he shot himself in the thigh with a Lugar. Stiles hasnt shot himself, he doesnt actually know who shot him and he doesnt have time to care. He can hear a commotion around him, someones screaming his name in the darkness and theres a ring around the full moon now as he looks up and thinks about what Captain Winters would do. Theres a stranger looking down at him with panicked eyes. Youre not a werewolf. He says. Nope. Just a boy. Stiles replies and goes to move but a pain shoots through his leg and he screams. When he opens his eyes the strangers away. Hunter. Whatever. Stiles is dying. Then Allisons on her knees beside him and shes crying and Stiles smiles at her anyway because Allison is good to him. She cooked awesome pasta bake for tea the day before yesterday and that rocks. He should get her something as a thank you gesture. Then Scotts there and hes panicking more than the stranger and crying and screaming for Derek. Derek his Alpha. Hissomething. Dereks going to be pissed that Stiles managed to get himself shot. Dereks going to roll his eyes and cuff him around the side of the head and glare and call him an idiot. And thats ok because thats what Derek does and Stiles really hopes Scott will stop screaming soon because hes loud. Jackson arrives and all he can say is Stiles, oh my god Stiles. And Stiles really wants to say that hes not Jacksons god but pain apparently kills witty comments. Who knew. Jacksons touching him, his face, his body, checking for other wounds and its like hes trying to hug him or something and now is not the time for a puppy pile Stiles thinks but he doesnt say that either. We need to get him to a hospital. And its Danny and hes the voice of reason. Thats a really good idea, Stiles thinks, a hospital. Why didnt he think of that, and then he cant because Jackson and Scott are lifting him and hes explaining that they probably shouldnt move him but they do, and they jostle him and it fucking hurts. And he screams. Hes in a hospital. Theres a machine making a beeping noise. His Dads asleep in the armchair beside his bed and Lydia is perched on the windowsill with her beautiful legs crossed and her skirts riding up so Stiles has a great view of her thighs. Shes filing her nails. Stiles wonders how he got from the forest to the hospital. He doesnt remember anything past being lifted. Stiles. His Dad says and Stiles turns his head.

Hey Dad. Stiles says. You ok? Never mind me. Are you ok? He asks. Um. What happened? Someone mistook you for a werewolf and shot you. The Sheriff says. Stiles will never get over his dad using that word. Werewolf. He wants to giggle but he doesnt. Huh. That sucks. Stiles says and his Dad shakes his head. Lydia moves closer, scenting him. He still feelsofflike theres something not right about him. Theres a load of wires and tubes attached to him andhang on is there one in his dick? Oh my god. Stiles says. You can see my pee. Lydia snorts and tugs her pink phone out of her pocket to send off a text. Clearly youre still high on pain meds. My shifts almost over. Someone will be here soon to relieve me. Lydia says going back to the window. And here I thought you cared. Stiles says. Hes only been awake for ten minutes but already his eyelids are heavy. A nurse comes in with a big cheesy smile on his face. Someones awake. He says as he looks over Stiles charts. How do you feel? Thirsty. Stiles says. Well after your operation youre still nil by mouth so just a sip of water. Hey maybe your girlfriend can help. The guy says. Lydia glares at him like hes just told she missed a sale at Maceys. She leaves her place anyway and holds Stiles head while she tips the cup of water to his lips. He barely wets his tongue before its away and shes back to her nails. His dad laughs and Stiles fights to keep his eyes open. He thinks hell have a five minute nap. Finally. I thought youd never get here. He hears Lydia say but he cant force his eyelids open. He knows hes dreaming however, when he feels Lydia kiss his forehead. Its dark and theres only Danny in the room when he opens his eyes again. Stiles reckons its early evening. You feeling any better? Danny asks, moving closer to Stiles. Thirsty. Stiles says by way of greeting. He figures theyll understand. Danny helps him wet his mouth again before he lays his head back gently. Dont get me wrong, its not that I dont want you, but how are you allowed here. Your dad, he figures if you got shot someone might be trying to kill you so he told the hospital staff that he wanted someone with you at all times. My dad is awesome. Stiles says grinning. He feels groggy, his head is heavy. Also theres a catheter in a place it shouldnt be and its lying across the top of his thigh and thats just gross. So I got shot? Stiles asks. Yeah. Dereks pissed; he went to Argents at like four this morning banging the doors. Lydia and I went with him and Jackson, Allison and Scott came here with you. Ive never seen him so angry. What did Argent do?

He argued back but he was as pissed about you getting shot as Derek. Derek pointed out it could have been me or Allison that got shot too. He pulled his horns in after that reminder. It hurts. Stiles said moving his bandaged leg. Did they get the bullet? Yeah. They asked your dad if he thought you would want to keep it. He said yes. Cool. Stiles said. So who alls been to see me? I relieved Scott, who let Lydia go. I dont know whos coming tonight. Danny says. Stiles you look beat. Go back to sleep and stop fighting it. Thats the best plan youve had since skipping first period English on Tuesday to get breakfast at Loris. Stiles says. Danny laughs softly as Stiles falls asleep. When he wakes again theres a body hovering over him, but hardly touching him. Its full on dark now, with just the moon shining through the window. Dereks nose is buried in Stiles neck, like hes scenting him. Derek. Stiles says. Be quiet. I got shot. You could humour me for a day. Stiles says. Derek heaves out a long suffering sigh and moves off him. He sits on the edge of the bed and tugs the blanket down to Stiles hips then folds it back so he can see the thigh that got shot. He runs a hand over the bandage then down to Stiles knee. How do you feel? He asks. His thumbs rubbing tiny circles on Stiles skin now. It feels strangely comforting. I have a tube in my dick. How do you think I feel? Stiles says. He really has to get over the presence of the catheter. I think youre hurting and youre not admitting it. I think youre scared. I think you just want to climb out the window and run. Derek says. You scented all that on my neck. I was just checking you were ok. Oh. Like when a dog sniffs another dogs butt? Stiles asks. Dereks eyebrows fall into a glare. You could have just asked. You were asleep. Derek says running his hand down over Stiles calf now. Hes scratching Stiles leg lightly with his nails and it feels awesome. Stiles never wants him to stop. Im awake now. And I asked you how you felt and got a smart answer. Hey I never said Id give a sensible answer, but giving the guy an option between sniffing his neck and asking a question would be a reasonable idea. Clearly getting shot has done nothing to control the flow of shit that spews from your mouth. Derek says. Hes not angry though; Stiles would actually put money on Derek seeming relived.

So who shot me? An out of town hunter. Derek says. Its being taken care of. Stiles imagined Derek gleefully stringing the hunter who hurt his pack member up by the thumbs like Filch often threatened to do in Harry Potter. He takes a moment to imagine Derek as Filch and he laughs, ignoring Dereks confused frown. Or glare. Whatever. When he finally gets himself under control he takes a deep breath and asks You didnt do anything stupid did you? No. Argents taking care of it. And Dereks definitely pissed about that. Thats good. You dont want to give him any ammo to chase after you do you? Your right. Derek says then looks like he wants to take it back. Stiles can think of a million things do say but he doesnt because Dereks hand is on Stiles other ankle now, working its way up, still with the awesome scratching. Youre gown suits you. Derek says, nodding to the harsh cloth covering Stiles body. Shut up. Stiles says. Hes awake when Derek leaves with something bordering on a smile as a goodbye. Allisons there and shes awesome because she brought pyjamas and t-shirts and socks and candy and magazines. Hes not sure how he feels when he finds Cosmo among the collection but hell give it a whirl. Maybe therell be underwear models in it. Allison chats away until a hot nurse and the guy nurse from yesterday come and tell him hes getting a bed bath. Dereks just followed them into the room with coffee and food and Stiles cant stop his tongue when it moves in his mouth, spewing forth the crap his brain tells his voice box to say. My boyfriend will do it. Everything stops. They all look from Derek to Stiles and back again, apart from Derek who just stares at Stiles. And here was me thinking that hot little red head was your sweetheart. The nurse from yesterday says. Ok, well just get this out and your boyfriend can do the rest. He says and hes told to cough and the catheters out and sweet relief follows. Until Dereks glaring at him with a wet cloth in one hand and Stiles arm in the other. Allison stayed to help too but she looks away when Derek tugs the sheets to Stiles ankles. I can wash my own junk. Stiles blushes but Derek swipes the cloth around him before shoving him onto his side to wipe over his ass. When Stiles is on his back he can no longer look at Derek so he settles for looking at his feet. Derek tidies up and sits down to eat his breakfast while Allison and Stiles try not to giggle. There is nothing giggle worthy about this situation. Except for all of it. Derek goes after a silent half hour. Jackson comes by at Lunchtime and Allison takes off. He shoves Stiles across the bed a little and joins him leaning back against the pillows with an arm draped behind Stiles. Hes thumbing through a copy of the Classic Cars magazine Allison brought and talking about what happened when Stiles was shot. The Sheriff comes by in the afternoon and tells Jackson to stay where he is when Jackson offers to leave. Jackson doesnt offer to leave when Scott arrives but the Sheriff takes off. Scott and Jackson glower at each other and Stiles wonders if Dereks right, maybe they do need to fuck and

get it out of their system. At the minute Stiles knows theyre fighting over who gets to be Stiles friend. Lydia and Allison arrive after dinner and Jacksons still there, still in the same place and Scotts still glaring, and he must have learnt that from Derek because hes getting good. Derek and Danny come through the door together and Stiles feels an intruding pang of jealousy. He doesnt know what it means so he ignores it. Its a pack meeting, he realises as Derek tells Jackson to get his ass off Stiles bed. Jackson obeys taking a chair instead. Lydias back by the window and Danny hovers behind where Scott and Allison are sharing a seat. Derek takes the spot he just shoved Jackson off of. Jackson sends him a filthy look. I spoke to Argent before I came over here. Derek says. The hunter who shot Stiles is being reported to the police. Hell do time for what he did. Argent says no blood is to be spilled over the head of this and he wanted me to pass that on. But he hurt one of my pack. Lydia says fiercely, and Stiles knows why Derek picked her as his Alpha Female and second in command. Hes a bit frightened of her at the minute. And he still wants to bang her. If shed let him. She probably wont. Dereks beaming at her. Behave. He says, but hes smiling like he just won the lottery. Stiles will need round the clock care. He goes on. I spoke to a physiotherapist this afternoon to discuss what happens when he tries to walk. Well all help out. Pack. Jacksons says in agreement. He does that sometimes, when the pack pulls together to protect one of its own. They spoil him when he gets home. Jacksons there when hes discharged from hospital and he follows the police cruiser in his Porsche. He happily makes Stiles lunch and brings it to the living room where Stiles leg is propped on the coffee table. They play Battlefield in the afternoon and Jackson turns into Stiles bitch for the day. When Scott comes over Jackson herds Stiles into the corner of the sofa and forces Scott onto the armchair. Danny arrives with pizza for the pack and the Sheriff heads out to work. The girls are late, theyve been shopping and they dump their bags in the hallway before coming into the room. Dereks last to arrive and he immediately forces Jackson out of his seat beside Stiles. They have a silent staring match and Stiles wonders whats going on between them because they normally get on well. Derek wants to see what pain medication the hospital sent home with him, asks about his exercises and makes sure everyone understands them. Later Derek helps Stiles up the stairs and into bed while Jackson hovers at the door watching. When Derek goes to the bathroom Jackson is there plumping Stiles pillows. Scott comes into the room too, then the girls are there tidying around them and Dannys sitting in Stiles computer chair. Everybody out. Derek snarls when he comes back into the room wiping his hands on his jeans. Scott looks like a kicked puppy until Allison says he can stay overnight with her if he wants. Lydia looks curiously at Derek as Danny heads down the stairs and Jacksons back to hovering at the door. I said out. He says. Hes standing by the head of the bed and has no intention of leaving. Whats going on? Lydia finally asks, moving closer to the foot of Stiles bed and Stiles suddenly realises that theres three werewolves in this room who all look like they want a piece of him. Im going to check his wound. Derek explains rolling his eyes. We can help. Lydia says looking back at Jackson who nods enthusiastically.

I was wondering could it be healed a little. Derek admits. We could definitely help. Uh, dudes, you may be my pack and all, and Derek, youre an awesome Alpha, seriously, youre doing a better job than the last guy, but this is my leg. And its healing Stilinski style, which is to say, human. Therell be no licking it while its this painful, no matter what anyone does. Stiles says. But we could help the pain. Lydia offers. Yeah but its my pain. And I know youre spits awesome Lydia because its you but Ill be having check-ups in a few weeks and theyll want to know why it healed so well so quickly, so thanks but no thanks guys. Too many awkward questions. Your right. Derek says for the second time in a week. Stiles is too tired to pull him on it so he lets it go, but third time lucky is all he can think. Lydia kisses his forehead again before she leaves. Derek and Jackson stare at each other for a while before Derek rubs a hand over Stiles head and Jackson waves from the door. Then theyre gone and for the first time since the bullet ripped through skin and muscle Stiles is alone here in his bedroom, looking at the walls and the window. But he knows he not really alone, knows that in the morning Derek or Jackson will be there, and maybe Danny with breakfast. And Scott will be all up in Allisons space tomorrow because thats what hes getting tonight. And Lydia will be doing that affection glare thing she does because shes decided its her duty to take care of the wayward pack. And Stiles falls asleep knowing that theres love in his pack and safety and security. And maybe something more. But hell explore his options when hes got a bit more energy, because right now the Sandmans there ushering him to the land of nod.

Chapter 2
Chapter Summary

Danny will know what to do. Or Lydia.

Out of the whole pack Stiles was least close to Danny, and Danny felt like a brother to him. And Allison of course, Allison was ok but Stiles found bonding with her awkward. Sure they made time to try to get out there and catch a movie or play crazy golf but Scott kept texting her, then texting Stiles and in the end he always turned up, crashing on their friend dates. Its Danny, however, that Stiles takes his latest problem to. Hes considered Lydia but lately shes been looking at him funny and it makes him a little uncomfortable, like shes up to something. So he calls Danny. They agree to meet for brunch and fifteen minutes later Danny is picking him up in his red Toyota and theyre off. Danny heads out of town and brunch turns into lunch. They dont get to the point right away, its only when the food arrives and Stiles makes fun of Dannys limp leaf salad that Danny asks whats bothering Stiles. I like someone, and they like me back, but I like someone else, and they like me back too, and they know each other like me but they dont know I like them or they dont know I like the other person and Im really stuck and I dont know what to do because theyre so similar but theyre so different and theyre friends but them liking me and knowing they like me is causing friction and problems between them and I dont want to have to choose and I dont want them to not be friends and I dont know what to do. Stiles says, taking a breath. Danny stared for almost a minute, jaw slack before pointing at Stiless burger with his knife. After that your burger will be cold! Danny says before going back to his salad. Stiles thinks over what he just said and dips his head, taking a bite of his chilli cheese double decker beef burger and groaning in pleasure. If he knew sex, hes sure this would be better. So Derek and Jackson huh? Danny asks taking a sip of his water. What? No! I didnt say names. So what are their names? Donald and Jim? Stiles offers weakly. Danny just laughs and shakes his head. Stiles blushes before taking another mouthful of burger. So you dont know who you want. Danny says. Stiles shakes his head. Lydia has finally taught him to eat with his mouth closed, and somehow, even when he was alone with his dad one night, she just knew and he got stabbed in the ribs by her pointy fingers the morning after as he hunted through his lockers for missing Twinkies. Why dont you go for both? And cheat?

These guys are werewolves right? Danny says. Yes. Stiles agrees, immediately realising his mistake. Danny is smirking again. I mean Ok, lets say Donald and Jim are from the Bale pack that lives next door to the Hale pack huh? Danny teases. Stiles scowls. So anyway, I was talking to Derek about packs and mates and Why were you talking to Derek? Stiles interrupts. Because hes my Alpha. I was discussing the bite with him and this came up, mates and pack dynamics. Why were you discussing mates with Derek? Stiles asks again. A little voice tells him he should ask about Danny wanting the bite but right now there are more important things, like working out what relationship Danny and Derek have. It was one of my questions, like how do I find a mate, can I still date freely or will I be all consumed like Jackson with the pull of a mate? Jackson knows who his mate is? Not the point. Anyway he was saying that when you know, you know, its that simple. But you dont have to claim your mate right away you can explore other options first. Danny said stealing one of Stiless fries. But what if your mate finds someone else. This is where Derek said it gets complicated and I dont really understand it myself. If your mate finds someone else theyll never be happy theyll be drawn towards their wolf mate. Or mates. Mates? What do you mean? A wolf can have more than one mate, same as two or even three wolves can be interested in the same mate. What happens then? Dont really know for sure but Derek told me the way the mate bond works is that itll incorporate the other mate too, so three people could be bonded, say a human and two wolves. Like you and this David and Jason. Wasnt it Donald and Jim? No, course not. Stiles scoffs. So what if Derek bites you and it turns out you arent even gay? I mean your mate could be a girl. Danny gave Stiles a dry look. So what are you going to do about Derek and Jackson? I dont know. Stiles says slurping his soda. I might not even be their mate. Well Derek told me hes been around his mate for a while now and Jacksons pining so Jacksons pining? Stiles asks. Hes not sickening or anything hes justI dont know, lonely I guess or maybe he feels rejected,

I dont know that he knows, so maybe he thinks the other guys going to win. Hows ahDerek coping? Well hes been a werewolf all his life so he copesbetter. Danny says. Do you want desert? White chocolate chip cheese cake with raspberry sauce. Stiles says immediately. They dont talk as they wait for the desert; they have a lot to think about. XXX Stiles found Allison waiting on the bleachers as school ended. He was halfway to the gate before he turned and plonked himself beside her. Scott has detention. I know. Stiles says smirking. Scott had scraped Scott loves Allison into a desk at school and the teacher had been more concerned with the knife he used than what he actually did. She emptied his bag out, searching for the thing but came up with no results, so Scott had a weeks worth of detentions. Do you have plans or something? Im Scotts ride so Im waiting for him. Allison shrugs. Stiles nods his understanding. They want smoochie times. Jackson was coming towards them with a cheesy grin on his face. Hey. He says slumping onto the seat beside Stiles and flinging his arm around Stiless shoulders. Fancy a ride? Huh? What? A ride? Home? Because your jeeps in the shop Jackson says. Hes smiling like the cat that got the canary and thats just because hes sitting beside Stiles. I was going to hang here. Its ok. You two go on, I need to fix my makeup anyway. Allison says following them to the parking lot and getting into her own car. Ok. Jackson says wrapping his hand around Stiless wrist and dragging him to the Porsche. Hey do you want to grab something to eat at my house. We can examine our chemistry. Jackson says as he opens the door for Stiles. Um Jacksons phone rings and Jackson scowls when he looks at the caller id. Derek. Jackson says, and Stiles wonders if hes gritting his teeth. Derek speaks, Stiles can hear white noise but he cant make out any actual words. I have Stiles with me. Jackson says, setting a hand on Stiles leg as if to prove it. Jacksons rubs the tip of his pointer finger in a tiny circle. Stiles wants to track the path with his own finger, but he ends up tangling his finger with Jacksons. Jackson beams at the touch and doesnt let go. Ok. He says hanging up. What? Stiles asks relaxing back into the car. Derek told me to bring you with me to his place. Oh. Stiles says. Jackson keeps his hand on Stiless leg until they get out of the car, and then takes his hand to lead him inside.

takes his hand to lead him inside. Dereks standing in the middle of the room that used to be the kitchen. The house has been completely remodelled and made structurally safe but most of the rooms are bare of anything. Derek has a tape measure in his hand and a pile of paperwork on a folding table. What are you doing? Jackson asks, tightening his grip on Stiles hand as Stiles tries to pull away. Dereks looking at their joint hands. Designing my kitchen. Derek tells him like its the most obvious thing in the world. It kind of is. Theres wood and tools everywhere. What do you need us for? Opinions. Derek tells them. He hands a book to Stiles. I want this room done first before I start on the rest of the house. Do you want me to go? Stiles asks. Nah, I was going to ask Jackson to call over and bring you with him anyway. Derek says. What do you think of this counter top? He asks. Stiles is too busy staring at Derek to look at the page. What the hell is going on here? XXX They go to a store to look at doors and counters, wood, tiles, door knobs, sinks and faucets and clever twisty twirling storage drawers. When Derek mentions themes Stiles almost chokes but Jacksons all into the lets help Derek with his kitchen phase. Jackson is such a dog, Stiles realises. He follows Derek around, agrees with what Derek likes by getting excited but stays painfully silent when he doesnt agree because he doesnt want to upset his master. After a while Stiles is bored but Jackson keeps bringing him things, or dragging him over to places to show him stuff. Dereks concentrating on everything, he asks Jackson about most things but he demands Stiles to help with the final say. Derek has some pretty intense ideas about what type of fridge and stove thats needed for the pack and Stiles is worried about how pack obsessed Jacksons become too. Its like theyre picturing Allison being thirsty in the middle of the night and need a fridge to accommodate this thirst. Scary wolves. After choosing the kitchen and organising the instillation they go for dinner. My treat. Derek says. I can pay. Jackson frowns. I dont mind treating you both. Derek argues as they choose the round table in the corner and wedge Stiles at the back. Ill pay half. Jackson says. Derek looks at him for a long time before nodding his agreement. I can pay my own. Shut up Stiles. They say at the same time in their "dont argue with me" voices. Normally Stiles would argue but theyre acting so out of the ordinary that he agrees to let them pay. The waitress is cute and she smiles at them all but she lingers on Stiles as he asks her opinion on what milkshake tastes the best, strawberry or chocolate.

When I broke up with my boyfriend I moped into the chocolate one, and when I got over it I celebrated with the strawberry. She smiles, twirling her pen around a curly lock of blond hair. But what one tastes best? Stiles probes with a grin. Hell have both. Derek says, glaring at the waitress. Mixed. Jackson adds. Wow that sounds awesome! Can you do that? Stiles asks. She just nods and peeks at Jackson whos resting his hand on Stiless knee now and a self-satisfied smirk on his face. She takes their order and walks off, looking back at where Jacksons hand is still resting. They order burgers and two different sides each so they can share when the food arrives. Dereks leg is pressed tight against Stiles and Stiles chats aimlessly, sometimes getting a response. Jacksons better at talking back but Derek just sits back and listens to them, moving his knee every so often to brush against Stiles. Stiles orders desert but the other two ask for spoons and when the ice cream sundae comes the three of them hunch over it, eating it slowly. Stiles gets the feeling that Derek and Jackson would rather be feeding it to him than eating it themselves. When he thinks on it he got most of the sides too at their promptingthen it hits himthese two are what you call feeders. He seen this on television once, guys who like their partnersbig; theyre trying to make him big. Or maybe theyre jealous of the waitress and her flirting and want to show her she has no chance. Either way, Stiles suddenly feels like hes going to get fat if they keep on like this. XXX Hey Lydia wait up. Lydia pauses and widens her eyes comically. Im going to be late. She hisses. Derek and Jackson are feeders. Stiles says nodding sagely. He already told Scott but Scott just looked dumb and Danny shivered before walking away muttering about crazy television documentaries. Allisons home sick and he has the strongest urge to go care for her. He falls into step beside her as they leave school. Dont be dumb. Why would you think theyre feeders? She asks as she pokes through her bag for her keys. Stiles wonders how she can find anything, or where she keeps her books. Because they fed me yesterday. Stiles says. He catches sight of Jackson looking shifty, or shiftier as he peeks around before sliding into his car. Whos he avoiding? Who? Lydia asks, pausing. Yes, the woman will stop for gossip Stiles thinks as she looks around. Jackson, he looks like hes up to something. Stiles said nodding towards where the blond got into the car. Phft. Derek asked him to help put the kitchen together. Lydia snorted, screwing her nose up like shed described how to life dog poop. And Jackson said yes? Stiles asks. He isnt sure Jackson even knows what a hammer is. Apparently. Lydia scoffs. She opens the car and Stiles hovers. Get in. Im late. She snaps.

Where are we going? I have a wax appointment in fifteen minutes then I want to go see that Allison is ok, then I need to swing by Dannys to meet his new boyfriend and after that Im taking you home and were having dinner so I can try to teach you some manners. Lydia says, listing her plans off on her fingers. I eat with my mouth closed. He says automatically. Lydia just ignores him. Whats a wax appointment? Hes uncomfortable when he spies Lydias smirk. When the salon manages to squeeze him in for free hes still dumbly following Lydia (and in hindsight, he should have known) through the candy pink doors. Its only when hes shown the bed and asked to remove his pants that he gets nervous. XXX We will never ever speak of that again. Stiles shifts uncomfortably. He decides never to trust a man who will willingly do that to another man. Ever. Lydias still snickering. The story will cheer Allison up! She says firmly. So will a necklace made of your intestines. Stiles snaps as he tries to get comfortable. Oh youve been hanging out way too much with Derek. She says gleefully as they pull into the Argents driveway. Lydia gets out and clicks her way to the door, Stiles following miserably behind. Lydia flirts with Chris Argent before dragging Stiles upstairs. Hes still walking funny and he pointedly ignores the looks the older, wiser, man is sending his way. Lydia touches Allisons forehead while Stiles feels compelled to make her hot drinks then cuddle close, so he does just that. Allisons got her head on his chest and Lydia spooned behind her when Chris opens the door. His eyes are soft as he gazes at his daughter. I think thats the first rest shes got all day. Thank you guys. He says before backing out. Stiles waves his acknowledgement of the statement and wraps an arm tighter around Allison. Scott slips in the window a while later and hovers in the room but theres no way hes getting in the middle of this puppy pile anytime soon. Allison is snoring and no man, not even a mopey boyfriend, will get Lydia away from a dependent and needy pack mate. Its almost eight when they leave the house. They stayed longer than they intended but Lydia still insists on visiting Danny. Dannys playing snap with his new boyfriends little brother, who theyre being forced to babysit, and looks thoroughly pissed. Lydia cackles and takes a picture of a pissed off Danny before dragging Stiles behind her. You have a problem. She says when they finally collapse on his couch. Stiles knows he has a problem, his baby, his darling jeep is in the shop and he cant keep depending on his pack for lifts. And his junk feels like its about to fall off. Never ever again will he go anywhere near candy pink doors. Tell me about it. Stiles moans sulkily. Hes not expecting an answer. He gets one anyway. Ok, I will. The two of them like you, but if I were you Id plan and draw it out a little longer, see what you can get out of it. Lydia says as she pokes her salad. What do you mean? Stiles asks, his mouth full of carrot. He swallows quickly before Lydia sees him eating.

Lydia sighed and rolled her eyes. You told me they forced you to make the final decision on the things for the kitchen yesterday. Yes. Stiles nods. Hes told her this twice. Theyre showing they can provide a good lair for you. Lydia explains. Stiles tries not to giggle. Wolf lair. Dereks old house would have been a better wolf lair. He wonders what a real wolf lair looks like before he realises what she just said. What! What! He asks. And you told me they boxed you in and practically fed you. Lydia goes on, oblivious to his panic. Stiles could see where this was going. He swallows a long gulp of water and eyes his dads liquor cabinet but the sheriff has taken to marking the bottles. Sneaky sheriff. They can provide good nutritious meals for you, youll never go hungry. Lydia explains. Oh god. Stiles says. Who paid? Lydia asked suddenly. They split it. Stiles says chewing his lip. He feels his palms start to sweat and he rubs them on his jeans. Oh! She said but she sounds shocked. What does oh mean? Stiless fingers still on his thighs, nails digging into the denim. Youll probably have to make a decision Stiles. Lydia says softly as she picks a piece of pineapple off her plate. Oh. He says, but he doesnt know what hes deciding on. Or theyll split you.

Chapter 3
Stiles makes his decision. Its not easy, and hes pondered and thought and brooded harder than Derek for almost a month. Its the full moon, and Stiles is hanging with Allison and Danny as they prepare a meal for the wolves coming back. The wolf element of the pack have never actually talked about what they do, or hunt, while they shift but theyre always hungry when they come tumbling through the door, ready for big group cuddles in Dereks new living room that has hard wood floors covered in cushions and beanbags and a massive corner couch that they all sprawl over. Allisons finishing off the last of the meat while Danny hides the beer he flinched from his family in the fridge. Stiles watches Danny and Allison laugh together and he realises hes the most useless member of the pack. Like it just hits here, here, now. Dannys Dad is a master in mixed martial arts and has won countless trophies. His Mom is awesome too and does some sort of kick boxing that makes Stiles avoid her when he sees her in the street because she looks like she could take Derek. He wonders if Dannys dad is a bit gay too because his Mom looks a bit manly. He doesnt tell Danny his observations. So Dannys picked up his Dads awesome tricks and Danny tried to teach Stiles some moves but Stiles just ended up kicking Jackson by mistake because Jackson was standing too close. Allison has her crossbow, and shes awesome with that too. Derek encourages her to practice, enjoys watching it. Stiles asked if he could try once but Derek forbade it, ushering him into the house and warning Allison to keep it under lock and key. So yeah, Stiles is useless. Sure he can read and research and he probably understands more about werewolves than anyone in the pack, apart from Derek, but what can he do, talk an enemy to death? He highly doubts hed be useful in any fight other than to distract and run. And be bait. Stiles would make awesome bait. That leads him to examine his situation. The three of them are sitting on the kitchen floor playing truth or dare with an empty beer bottle. Stiles is feeling good inside, like he can let loose and relax and forget for the night. When the bottle lands on him Allison smirks, and hell, that girl has been spending way too much time with Lydia. Truth or dare? She raises one eyebrow. Danny licks his lips and leans close, his elbows pressing his knees close to the floor. Stiles weighs his options. A dare will be embarrassing. Truthmore sobut it could also be physically safer. Truth. Derek or Jackson? She asks immediately. Dare. Stiles tries. Kiss Derek or Jackson when they get back. She says with a sweet smile. Stiles slumps back against the counter. Can I get back to you on that one? He asks as the happy buzz leaves his chest. Allison just smiles.

So Stiles makes a decision. Except, that he changes his mind. Then he goes back again. Then he makes a new decision. Fuck. He thinks about what Danny told him, about the three of them bonding, but he doesnt know how that would work. Sure Derek and Jackson seem to have worked up an accord around him, they get on better now, and Derek allows Jackson to touch Stiles (Stiles knows its Jacksons wounded puppy look that just breaks Dereks heart) so things could be good between them. But how would it work, would Derek have Stiles on the weekends then hed go to Jackson during the week? If he sees them both in the same room, whos his boyfriend? Who does he kiss hello first? What if he makes them jealous and they kill each other. What if Derek gets possessive and locks Stiles away from Jackson and Jackson needs him? Looks and pines for him. What if Jackson kidnaps Stiles and runs away with him? Derek would be pissed. They would make a Stiles rota. He would take no part in it, because he might be accused of favouritism. Except he doesnt have a favourite, he cant choose, he really cant. If he had a favourite hed be leaning that way wouldnt he? Sure theres things about them both he likes. Jacksons a clingy wolf and he never leaves Stiles side now, especially after Stiles almost died. Jackson holds his arm sometimes in school and growls at the jocks if they dare say anything about the contact. Hes fun and funny and really sweet. And his freckles across his nose are begging for Stiles to touch and kiss them in the early morning light. Dereks harder; he sees right through Stiles, he trusts Stiles. Stiles knows that with Derek around his weak human form shouldnt worry, because Derek will always keep him safe and secure. When Derek slings an arm around Stiles shoulders its warm and heavy, but it feels right. He dares anyone to comment. No one ever does. And when will he ever get Stiles time? When will he get the time to do all the important things he has to do likeandwellok so he doesnt have that many things to do but still, a man needs his space. Hell talk to them about this, he has too. Hes been putting it off for too long now. Tomorrow, he decides, when the rest leave, hell hang about and then hell talk to them. They want him to stay anyway, Stiles didnt listen to Dereks reasoning, he was too busy watching the corner of Dereks delicious jaw moving as he talked. XXX The wolves come home panting and slobbering and happy, so happy. Its almost four am, but the humans, who have had a nap, go heat up the food. Jackson whines over Stiles shoulder as Derek crowds them together to make sure they all smell the same as each other, wanting the pack scent to linger over them for as long as possible. Scotts all over Allison and its a wonder the food isnt burnt and Lydia is tugging Stiles into a cuddle and holding his arms around her waist as she licks her lips. Danny teases her, feeding her a pork chop from his fingers. She eats it happily and licks her lips before beaming up at Stiles. Jackson whines like he wants fed and Danny repeats the action with him while Scott and Allison share air and ignore everyone else around them. They eat their fill then pile into the living room to lounge, cuddle and sleep. Stiles is exhausted and with Jacksons heavy head on his belly and Derek warm and near, he drifts off first.

He wakes to find hes on his side, and Lydias pressed close behind him. He wonders what wakes him before he hears a noise upstairs, then feet padding down the stairs. Jackson comes into view rounding the door, with Derek close behind him. Stiles watches as Derek reaches forward to grab Jackson and turn him around. Stiles cant believe what hes seeing. Jacksons hands are in Dereks hair and Dereks hands have slipped down the back of Jacksons sleep pants to grip his ass and pull him close. Theyre kissing fiercely, hips bumping together in little grinds. Then they pull apart and Derek rests his forehead against Jacksons. They share a secret smile and Jackson beams as he bumps his nose against Dereks. Derek kisses Jackson one last time, softly, gently and its more than fucking, more than sex that Stiles is seeing. He cant watch but he wont look away. Go to the pile. Derek says. Stiles shifts then, turning and draping his arms across Lydia, his heart a dull ache in his chest. He almost had it, he thinks, but he took too long. He was too late. He feels Jackson spoon behind him, draping an arm over his waist. Stiles? Jackson whispers but Stiles stays quiet, concentrates on breathing deep, tugs Lydia a little closer. Theres movement behind Jackson and Derek is there, Stiles knows because he feels Dereks fingers brush the skin on his back as he drapes an arm over Jacksons waist tugging a blanket to cover as much of them as possible. Derek doesnt move his fingers away. Stiles counts to 983 before Scott stirs, waking Allison as he gets up. Jacksons snoring softly behind Stiles and Lydias moved so shes draped over Danny. Scott moving disturbs the rest of the pack, and soon everyones up shuffling around. Stiles sits with his back against the couch, his chest still aching. Its aching so much he can almost feel it in his arms, pains in his wrists. Jackson come help me with breakfast. Derek says. Stiles rubs his face into his arms smothering a noise. Bring Stiles. Bring Stiles! What am I now a puppy? Stiles snaps. Yes. An insolent one. Derek shouts as he heads into the kitchen. Jackson wraps his fingers around Stiles wrist but Stiles head is still on his arms. Jackson gives a gentle tug, then gets a little firmer until Stiles scowls and stands. Hes made up his mind; he knows what hes going to do. Hes going to be a man, take a step back and let them be happy. They certainly looked happy together. Hes sure the ache will dull over time. Hes dealt with pain before; the bullet that sits pride of place on his computer desk is testament to that. He healed all by himself without the help of werewolves then, he doesnt need them now. Stiles, eggs. Derek orders as soon as Stiles steps into the room. Stiles goes about his business, watching them out of the corner of his eye. They share a look that only lovers know, then theyre back to watching him and crowding him and Stiles really cant take much more. He makes scrambled egg and eats his share of bacon and toast. When its time to leave Stiles slips into the backseat of Lydias car beside Scott and Allison, trying not to look at a confused and hurt looking Jackson standing beside his Porsche watching as Lydia turns to drive away. Yesterday before they pack went out for their run Derek had asked Jackson and Stiles to help him with something. Now Stiles was just happy to give the loves some alone

time. His dad wants to do some father and son bonding when he gets home so they go play crazy golf and Stiles forces his groove back on. They share a dinner then go to the movies, getting home late. On Sunday he follows his dad to the police station and sets about cleaning every corner of his dads office, searching for contraband at the same time. He brings some homework along and by four hes looking up out of state colleges. Or out of country colleges. But his dad walks into the room with a big smile on his face and Stiles closes the browser window, he cant leave his dad. They get home around seven, eat and Stiles looks at the missed calls and texts that he received. He forgot to take his phone with him, which worked out well. He fires a text off to Scott to say hes totally shattered and do the round robin thing; he was tired and going to bed. XXX Stiles is early for school, so he parks in a good spot, has his books out of his locker and is sitting in homeroom with Kristy Grey when Jackson walks in. He looks genuinely confused at Stiles ignoring him for a second to laugh at Kristy before lifting his hand in a brief wave. Scotts just behind Jackson, and hes scowling, angry about something. We need to talk. Allison says as she passes, poking Stiles in the arm. Um, cant you see hes busy? Kristy says. Stiles shrugs at her and turns to Allison. You missed Saturday night. She hisses. In fact, I thought plan was you were going to be there all day Saturday to get ready for Saturday night. What was Saturday night? Stiles asks. Movie night. How often do we get a full moon over the weekend Stiles? You ruined it. She snaps hurtfully. Stiles cant think of anything witty or funny or even hurtful to say back so he turns in his seat, focusing his attention back on Kristy but inside he just wants to curl up and die. It hurts, it hurts so damn much. One of the pack is angry with him. His lovers love each other. His life is falling away from him like ash through his fingers. He pictures his hands blackened as he tries to grab it back but he feels the pack pulling away, angry at him. Its worse than his leg injury because when he was shot he had the pack there to make it bearable, he had Derek and Jackson to help him through and there others were there as supporting cast, but now, now hes alone because the pack is one, acts as one. How is he supposed to do this? How can he just fit in when Derek touches Jackson or Jackson kisses Derek, makes Derek smile the way he did on Saturday morning. Kristys talking but hes not listening and she knows it now. Shes pissed too, but she persevering with it, probably hoping hell eventually shoot a cheesy grin and respond. He doesnt. Hes too busy hurting. XXX What! Stiles snaps. Hes at the end of his tether, with the pack annoying him all day by being rude and reminding him what a great night they would have had if he hadnt ruined it. Jackson cowers back like Stiles is the wolf, and he looks upset. Sorry. He says eyes wide. I didnt mean to make you angry. Stiles is too hurt to be nice, he slams his locker closed and turns to head to his last class. Jackson

tags along beside him, constantly throwing looks his way. Jackson, I really cant be bothered with you today. He says tiredly. Jackson stops and Stiles doesnt look back. When Jackson doesnt come to English Stiles tells himself he doesnt care, he really doesnt. XXX By Wednesday no one is speaking to him because he was mean to Jackson. Stiles thinks how ironic it is that his world has turned upside down and he feels like the bully. He spends a long lunch period listening to Kristy ramble about Smallville and watching as Lydia and Danny sit either side of Jackson, pointedly ignoring him. Even Scott was furious but Stiles figured Scotts emotions mirror Allisons; theyre so wrapped up in each other Scott has trouble remembering his own brain actually functions normally. He doesnt even try to make eye contact on Thursday and by Friday he figures being part of the pack is a thing of the past for him. He wonders if he can convince his dad to up stick and move a thousand miles or more. He figures Ireland is nice this time of year. Stiles goes for a drive and ends up in the town park sitting on the hood of his jeep and watching the blue sky fade to inky black, little clouds creeping across the sky. The park is quiet around him, but it smells warm and he likes that. He doesnt hear the werewolf approach until its too late and Derek has a hand wrapped around his throat, pressing him into the side of the jeep. So its back to this? Stiles asks. Derek glares hard. Stiles ignores it and closes his eyes, taking a deep breath. Dereks touch feels amazing and Stiles longs to lean into it lean against Derek but he cant, its too late. He missed his chance, he wasted time thinking when he should have been doing, but he wasnt ready, not then. You hurt Jackson. That was Monday dude; are you only getting the memo now? Stiles snarls, trying to shake Derek off. What the hell is wrong with you? Derek asks. The bullied has turned into the bully. Stiles said with a shrug. I wont have you treating Jackson like shit. What because hes your boyfriend now? Stiles asks. Derek pales, his eyes glow slightly. Theres truth in Stiles statement then. Who told you that? His voice is deadly quiet. A little birdie. Stiles replies. Derek growls and slams Stiles against the window. I saw you two ok. After the full moon, I saw the two of you coming downstairs and making out. Derek lets go and takes a step back as if hes been burnt. He looks at his hands for a second and then at Stiles. Look its ok. I just read the signs wrong, it happens; I was confused at the weekend, on Monday. I didnt know or understand all this. Im the crap one, see, the useless one. I bring no benefit to the pack. I can see why its Jackson, why its you, youre prefect for each other, Jackson needs you and you need him and thats just the way the world turns. Stiles says, his hand groping for the car door handle. He locks his fingers around it and pulls it towards him. Dereks still staring but the sound of the door opening jolts him into action.

Stiles finds himself once again pressed into the side of his jeep. Allison told me, about truth or dare. Wicked game. Stiles agrees. She told me what she asked you to do. Oh that was last Friday night, as in seven days ago. How can I remember a little game of truth and dare? Stiles, what would you have chosen? Derek asks. Something shifts and Jacksons behind Derek. Theres a worried look on his face but he stays silent. It doesnt matter. Stiles says, hes flushed. The two of them are looking at him but theyre so close all Stiles can see is that kiss. Thats all hes seen all week, that fucking kiss, every time he closes his eyes to sleep, in his dreams, in classthe kiss. You found each other, thats all that matters right. For once in your life stop playing the martyr, Jesus Stiles Im sick of you being so selfless. Be selfish, tell us. Hurt one of us, just do it. Derek snarls. Both ok. I was going to ask you could we work something out, could you two learn to love each other and we could share each other. Thats what I want. Stiles pushes Derek away and gets in the jeep. This time they dont stop him, just watch him go. Stiles hates that he wanted them to stop him, hates that hes weak. Hates that he loves these men so much that hed do next to anything for them. Most of all he hates himself for driving away.

Chapter 4
Someones scratching his head like his mom used to do. Hes been dreaming about her and its one of those dreams when he wakes up expecting her to still be alive. The soothing scratching doesnt help his mind work out dream world from reality. Its Lydia. Shes in bed with him, wearing one of his t-shirts, her bare legs tangled with his, her nails running soothingly over his scalp. He can feel her toes making circles on his calves, playing with the hair there. Jacksons legs were always so smooth. I never expected you to have such hairy legs. She says softly, so light he almost doesnt hear her speak. What did you expect? Stiles asks bitterly. He wants to know what shes doing in his bed, but shes pack and the comfort hes getting is confusing him so hes torn between kicking her out and cuddling closer. It was when you got shot I noticed. The hair on your legs I mean. Jackson has smooth fine blond hairs. Derek has hairy legs like yours. Lydia whispers softly, almost meekly. Of course Lydia would notice things like that. What about Danny and Scott? He asks, relaxing back onto his pillow, thinking of the pack together. He toys with the idea of asking if Allison has hairy legs but that would probably break some sort of girl code so he punches that thought back into a box. For now. Ive never slept with them. She says, then instantly shuts up. Her nails still and she knows shes said something wrong. I mean Ive never been in bed with them when they have no pants on. Stiles can barely hear her because while he knows she was sleeping with Jackson before; the thought of her with Derek is both arousing and gut wrenching. He decides Derek must be some sort of man whore. Why are you here? Hes pissed, he cant help it. He knows for once Lydia didnt speak intentionally but its hurt Stiles season. He just wants to roll over and go back to sleep now, back to the dream about his mom and the giant parrot they were talking to. Because I did you wrong and Im here to make amends. You were hurting; I didnt notice that because everyone else was hurting and their feelings overwhelmed yours at the time. But I know now that you acted like that because you were hurting. Lydia said pressing a soft kiss to his temple. Its my job to protect you. I failed. Stiles takes a moment to wonder if this is really Lydia lying here beside him and not some body snatcher about to suck his brain out through his ear. He turns his head to ask and her lips are on his, kissing him. Its soft and gentle and her fingers are on his neck. He wraps an arm tighter around her waist and tugs until shes on top of him, her leg falling in between his. She breaks away and peppers tiny kisses across his cheeks and onto his jaw, his throat before coming back and kissing his mouth. Are you sure this is appropriate, I mean you sneak into my room when Im asleep, strip yourself, wear my clothes and try to mount me. He keeps his hands on her waist; he doesnt want to give her ideas, not until he knows what shes up to. I'll make it up to you! Lydia decides sitting up and tugging Stiles' shirt off her body to reveal a purple bra and creamy skin. Um... Stiles starts. He doesnt want to have sex with Lydia. Well, he actually does but not now,

not here. Its not appropriate for him to sleep with her and its definitely a bad idea for her to use sex to make them both feel better. To feel good yes, he wants to feel good, to feel better, no, sex with a friend is not the answer today. And then, just like that, just like always, it happens. Chaos, and not the kind Stiles expects from a half-naked woman on top of him but typical Stiles chaos ensues none the less. His door, his innocent bedroom door opened to the sight of his father in blue striped pyjama bottoms and a white t-shirt. Stiles lets out a frightened yelp, Lydia squeals and they drags the duvet over both their bare chests. The poor Sheriff blushes furiously and tries desperately to speak. Then feet could be heard on the stairs, moments later Derek bulls into the room, Jackson hot on his heels. Of course Derek and Jackson are there. Derek and Jackson are here. The Sheriff says. His mouth has been open and he seems glad to have found the ability to use words again. What the hells going on here? Derek snaps. He looks furious. Shouldn't I be asking that question? The Sheriff asks but his hand is tugging the hair on the back of his neck and hes frowning. I was trying to make amends. Lydia replies in her usual brisk manner. I haven't been nice to Stiles lately. Try ever. Jackson looks mutinous. You've been a prick to Stiles all your life. Lydia tosses the covers away. The Sheriff studies his toes, face so red it's reflecting off his t shirt. She's tugging Stiless shirt over her head again, knotting it at the front. I'm keeping this! She tells Stiles as she wiggles into jeans that are so tight they barely go on. Ok. Stiles doesn't know what else to say. And don't let these two be jerks to you. She carries on stomping around the Sheriff who's still trapped half behind Stiles traitorous door. She lifts a boot, stuffs her red painted toes inside then snatches the other one tugging it on too. She leans down; ignoring the warning snarls behind her and practically owns Stiles mouth with her tongue. And when I go into my first heat- she looks around the room to check on who's watching her, and she smirks I want your puppies first Stilinski! She points a finger, smirks and flings her bag over her shoulder before dropping out the window. The Sheriff yells but soon catches on as to why no one else distressed over the young woman throwing herself out a window. Werewolf. he mutters bitterly. So is one of you three going to tell me what's going on or do I have to get that friendly supply of bullets Chris Argent gave me? Dad! Stiles yelps. Man has to protect his family son. he shrugs. We want a relationship with Stiles. Derek says turning to the Sheriff. Stiles groans and slides under his duvet to his special place where hes usually able to curl up and fantasise about being stuck on a desert island with hot babes all around him, but lately his fantasy usually has Jackson and Derek frightening the hot babes away and having Stiles all to themselves. Usually Stiles is ok with this version but Dereks talking to his dad about their relationship and Stiles can see life as he knows it ending abruptly.

Stay where you are son. Stiles hears his dad say, he imagines Jacksons the one being told to stay. Hell do it. Hes well behaved and he responds positively to a commanding voice. So one of you wants to date my son? No both of us do. Derek says. Stiles dies a little inside. Ok. And whos winning? His dad asks. Stiles pictures two racehorses with Derek and Jacksons faces going head to head for the finish post. Winning? Derek asks curiously. The date Stiles game. His dad says like it should be obvious. I am not a game. Stiles shouts from under his duvet. Lets get that straight right now. Were all going to date each other. Derek says. What movie is that from? The Sheriff asks. Stiles pausesdid he see something on television once about Im not sure there is one. Derek answers. Stiles scoffs, what does Derek know about television. He doesnt even own one. Were both very attracted to Stiles. Its his scent. He smells good? The Sheriff asks. His dads interested. Hes actually interested, and really into this. Stiles wants to die. Why isnt his dad freaking out like a normal father and telling the werewolf whos almost seven years older than his only son to get the hell out of his house. Why isnt his dad talking age gaps and college and using those damn bullets Stiles was so against moments ago. Hes actually still against the bullets but thats neither here nor there. Yes. He smells perfect. The bed dips. Stiles pokes his head out long enough to tag his dad on the bottom corner while Dereks taken a seat on Stiles computer chair. Jackson looks uncertain. Stiles makes a tiny come here motion and Jackson eyes the Sheriff before creeping towards Stiles. Stiles reaches a hand out and snags the corner of Jacksons coat. He tugs and Jackson is under the duvet in seconds making sure theyre both in this safe little cocoon. Jackson wiggles his fingers at Stiles. Stiles wiggles back. What does he smell like? His dads voice is full of curiosity. Breakfast. And the outdoors. Dereks voice is clear, almost wistful. I think you smell like water. Jackson says. Thank you. I think you smell like Dereks aftershave. Stiles says back. Jackson does, he smells good. They both giggle. And you want to date these two. The Sheriff sounds confused. Yes sir. Derek says. Stiles wonders if hes glaring. And will you be having sex? His dad asks curiously. Stiles flushes bright red, and so does Jackson. They cringe and Stiles would desperately love to

look at Derek but Derek is unflappable. He knows Derek will be looking his dad in the eye. Yes. Derek answers. Will it be safe sex? His dad says and yes, thats the kind of thing a dad should be asking. A werewolfs immune system automatically kills any viruses. Both Jackson and I are clear of STDs if thats what you mean. Derek says evenly. I dont want you boys rushing into this. Its a big commitment, the three of you. Its a big commitment for Stiles. For Jackson and I its like breathing. Were all made for each other in some way. Itll work out. Derek tells him. And will you bite Stiles? Its another good dad type question. Stiles approves of it. You mean change him? Dereks tone is curious now. Yes. Thats up to Stiles. Derek says. And thats fair. Thats what they all want to hear.

It had turned from dating to biting. Stiles gazes at Jackson in the dim blue light created by his duvet. Jacksons lips are parted slightly and he keeps catching and releasing one corner in his teeth. Somehow the blue makes his eyes shine like a beacon. It's one of those perfect moments in messed up situation. Stiles reaches out and catches Jacksons lip with his thumb. 'Dont.' He says softly. 'Dont hurt yourself.' 'I want you three to work this out. Something tells me that Andy Whittemore isn't as informed as I am here. Is that something he should be informed about?' 'He doesn't want to know.' Jacksons voice is almost too quiet even for Derek to hear, but they hear none the less. 'Well as the only responsible adult around I want you three to spend time here today before you do what you do. The boys are only eighteen and I know you're an adult Derek so stop scowling at me like that but it seems to me like this teenage werewolf business is getting out of control. Derek and Jackson could do with some family time by the sounds of it. I want one night a week, not too much to ask.' Stiles realises hes right. He wants to do this relationship right and to do that hell need his dads approval. Without it, without his dads love and support Stiles will be lost. 'Why?' Derek asks. He sounds curious not angry. 'To see how this is all working out with you three, to make sure my son is safe. And to spend some time with my family.' There's silence. Jackson has his eyes closed. It drags on for what feels like hours. Stiles pushes the duvet back and looks at his Dad first, then Derek. Theyre looking at each other. Stiles wonders if they're sizing each other up. Then Derek smiles. 'My father was always a good man, and a good role model. I've wanted to be like him all my life, to be able to step into his shoes as Alpha, to protect and educate my pack as

he did. When I'm a father I'll have your shoes to fill because there's no better father out there.' The Sheriff just nods and stands. 'I have to go have a shower. Supposed to be good weather tonight so I'll organise a barbecue. Just us if you want.' His voice is gruff and Stiles wonders if his dads chocking up! 'That sounds like a plan.' Jackson speaks shocking everyone. 'Ok then.' The Sheriff nods again and closes the door firmly behind him. They stay like that for a long time before Jackson struggles out if his coat and kicks his shoes off. That motivates Derek who does the same and crawls onto the bed beside Stiles. He buries his nose at the nape of Stiles neck and Jackson curls himself around Stiles. 'That went well.' Stiles decides. 'No it didn't. You stink of Lydia.' Derek says softly. 'Do you want me to shower?' He knows it won't work, wont get rid of her scent, but the offers there. 'I don't mind doing it this way.' Derek says. Stiles relaxes. This is comfortable, this feels right. He knows they'll have to talk at some point, probably today, definitely this weekend, but now there's this and this is enough. XXX They must have fallen asleep because Stiles wakes to the sound of the bedroom door opening. Its his dad. 'Are they staying tonight?' The Sheriff asks. 'I don't know.' Stiles admits. 'If they are I dont want any funny business. Any requests for dinner?' 'Can we get those spicy ribs?' Stiles asks. His stomach rumbles in agreement and he realises he hasnt had breakfast. Maybe he can coerce Derek into making food for him when he showers. Dereks grilled bacon is to die for, and his teeth water just thinking about it. 'What about the ones from Franks place?' The Sheriff suggests. 'Bingo.' Stiles grins thinking of the meat from the local butcher as he tries desperately to get out of bed. He's stuck though, anchored to the bed by werewolves. 'Ill be out for a few hours...I want to trust you so dont' Stiles blushes realising his dad expects them to have sex. 'Dad, please just don't. We won't ok, not yet.' Good. Im glad youre not being stupid about this. He says. But when youre mother and I was young, getting private time alone was The Sheriff is cut off by Stiles sticking his fingers in his ears and singing loudly. Stiles dont stop until Jackson punches him on the shoulder. Opening a cautionary eye he notes his father is absent. Derek tugs his hand. Hes gone. Laughing. Derek says pulling Stiles back between them. Dereks lying behind Stiles; Jackson has his head on Stiles pillow.

Dereks lying behind Stiles; Jackson has his head on Stiles pillow. Its nice and its comfortable and Stiles knows he really needs to get out of bed because its almost midday, but he can have another five minutes. Hell he deserves it after the morning hes had.

Chapter 5
Stiles runs his fingers through Jacksons hair, twisting the particularly styled strands. Theyre in the back garden, lounging on the grass. Jackson is using Stiles as his own personal pillow, and Stiles is ok with this. Dereks lying beside them on his side, his legs stretched out, ankles crossed, elbow on the grass and hand holding his head up. His other hand is playing with the blades of grass under his fingertips. The sunshine is blinding and Stiles has to tilt his head just so in order to see Dereks face properly. Jackson lets out a snore and Stiles chuckles. Hes barely slept all week. Derek says softly, his gaze dropping to look at the dozing werewolf between them. This has been stressful for him. Its been no walk in the park for me either. Stiles says. And he means it, hes been hurt, hes still hurting in a way. Derek and Jackson have shared moments that Stiles will never get, they got to start this off new and fresh together, wrapped in each other. Stiles feels like a late starter, like hell never catch up. I know and Im sorry but we needed to make sure we could work first before we tried this. Derek says. He scratched his ear, tugging his lobe and shifted on the grass. Didnt want to maul you if we couldnt agree. And if you didnt agree? Stiles askes curiously. Then I was going to let you have Jackson. It would be for the good of the pack. I could live without you as my lover, Jackson wouldnt be able to. Derek whispers, his fingers leaving the grass and brushing fondly over Jacksons neck where his mark had been put. Jackson arched into the touch. So you were going to deny yourself. Stiles asks. Yes. Look at it this way. Jackson is naturally submissive in his desire to please everyone. Turning him served to calm him because hes become something more than the adopted kid; hes part of the pack. He fell so naturally into that role that I was a little taken aback. Its like hes a born wolf. I needed to work out just how submissive he was before I allowed us to explore our relationship. Derek says, his fingers drift under the collar of Jacksons shirt, his thumb makes small circles over the scars. Derek loves Jackson, Stiles realises, not could love him, but actually does love him. So what youre saying is theres a dominance thing in our relationship here? Stiles asks to distract himself. He doesnt want that, he doesnt want Derek to control them, control their pleasure and fun. He just wants to be happy and comfortable and kinky from time to time. No but theres a natural order of things when it comes to werewolves. Youre both eighteen now, it may change as you grow older. Derek says tugging a blade of grass out of the ground. As he talks he shreds it carefully with his fingers. Take my wolf for example. He knows Jackson needs love, protection and structure because thats what the wolf feels hes lacking in his life. When it comes to you my wolf is completely different. He just wants to roll over and beg; hell do whatever you want him to because he knows youre more self-assured. You dont need anyone to take care of you. Stiles is quiet for a long time, thinking about Dereks words. Jackson shifts and turns towards Derek, giving him a sleepy smile before stretching out between them, folding his arms under his cheek and resting his chin in the tiny gap there.

Right, Im interpreting that as yes there is a dominance thing but youre not necessarily Alpha in the bedroom as youre Alpha everywhere else. Stiles says eventually. He tries to copy what Dereks doing to the grass but it takes too much patience, so he settles of drizzling it over Jacksons back. Derek laughs and leans forward, using Jacksons back as a pillow now. Jackson hums appreciatively. In a naturally dominant submissive relationship, who has the power? Boring. Jackson whines. Derek slaps his ass playfully. The dominant one. Stiles answers automatically. Wrong. It should be the submissive one. The submissive partner has to trust the dominant partner enough to relax and allow the dominant partner to control them, if theres no trust then theres no pleasure. Same with the wolf inside us. A lot of things factor into wolfs attraction, one of them being the level of care they need to make their partner happy, and of course trust. Both Jackson and I realise that well never be enough for each other, and just one of us would never be enough for you. You may not be a werewolf but youve been around us long enough to have these conflicting emotions. Derek says. Hes searching Stiless eyes, to make sure Stiles understands what hes talking about Stiles thinks. He does understand Derek, but its still something else hell have to get used to. I get it. But its not as simple as that is it? Stiles asks. He wants to know more, he always wants to know more. Hell learn whatevers being taught to him as long as its not in a classroom with a teacher droning on. Yes and no. personally the sight of you and Jackson on your knees all day with scorch marks on your skin and collars on your neck doesnt appeal to me. I want mates who will fight back, will challenge me. I dont want you to roll over, and I dont want Jackson to either. If Im wrong I need one of you, or both, to tell me. Derek says with a curl of his lips. If it were just me and Jackson, that wouldnt happen enough, if it were just me and you, it would happen too often. This way I know you two will plot against me. He smiles, he looks happy at the thought. Stiles supposes he should be happy, hes getting back what he lost, hes getting more than a pack, hes getting a promise and a future. Fighting back, telling you the truth that can be arranged. Stiles promises with a wink. I wouldnt expect any less of you. Derek smirks and Stiles launches himself across Jackson to kiss Derek. Its their first kiss like this, and Jacksons keeping their bodies apart. Dereks fingers are wrapped in Stiless collar, his teeth nipping Stiless lips. Jackson turns under them and watches as they kiss before whining and tugging Dereks shirt. Derek pulls away and Stiles dives for Jackson, kissing him softly at first, and then getting more intense. There are hands running over his back, dipping under the waistband of his jeans. Dereks licking his neck, nipping Jacksons ear, breathing their scent. As they make out Stiles cant help but compare both of them. Jacksons tentative, as if this is the most important kiss hell ever deliver, like he wants it to be the best kiss ever. Derek is firmer but more relaxed. Hes taking his time, enjoying them both. Stiles likes it, likes the contrast. His mind wonders to what sex will be like with them. Ah boysI think you might just have given Mrs Cunningham a heart attack. The Sheriff says from the doorway. Stiles jumps, bumping his head into Dereks nose and kneeing Jackson in the thigh. He looks around to see a red faced neighbour drawing the curtains. I got dinner. The Sheriff calls with his back to them. Stiles thinks hes laughing.

They pile into the kitchen and everyone takes a part in cooking the meal. They dont talk much as they cook but as soon as they sit down conversation grows. Derek shares stories about his Uncle John who used to be friends with Stiless Dad while Jackson and Stiles chat about their next lacrosse game. Their last season is almost over and theyre sad. Its the end of an era. You two boys are welcome to stay tonight. The Sheriff says as they pile into the living room to watch movies. But I want you to respect my wishes for now. I know youre all healthy young men excited about this relationship but this is my house and youve just started this relationship, confusing as it is. Well not have sex. Derek confirms with a smile and Stiles realises that it was only this morning when the most embarrassing situation of his life happened. And then Lydia offered to have his babies. Wait. Lydia offered to have Stiless babies. Lydia wants kidswith Stiles. With Stiles Stilinski. He barely notices when they turn the television on, doesnt argue his choice of movie, doesnt notice Jacksons embarrassment and Derek and his dad continue to talk about what is and isnt allowed to happen when the three of them are alone. Lydia totally wants a pile of mini Stiless running around her enormous heels! That thought makes Stiles very happy. Stiles! Jackson says, snapping his fingers in front of Stiless face. Huh what? Stiles asked focusing on Jackson. Are you ok? The sheriff asks. Peachy dad. Stiles said with a smile settling in to watch television. Stiles must have fallen asleep because he wakes in total darkness. Hes on his back and Derek and Jackson are using his chest as a pillow. There both snoring softly. He wonders how he got here and why he kept waking up with werewolves in his bed. He realises, as he lies there, that hes had no contact with the rest of the pack. Do they even know whats going on? Scott and Allison have blanked him all week, and Danny naturally blanked him for his treatment of Jackson. He looked at the boy in question. Now that hed been turned theres vulnerability in Jackson that he lets the pack see. Stiles loved him for it, loved him for sharing his deepest fears of isolation and abandonment. If he had kept his fears and secrets to himself, he wouldnt be here now, wrapped in Stiless bed, in the safety and security of lovers. Or lover, Derek is Jacksons lover. He has yet to get that far with Stiles. They had time yet, to become closer. To become lovers. He wants dates though; hes never had dates before. Unless you counted the awkward kitchen shopping day, that could have been a date. There was food, Derek got to glare and Jackson tried to grope him so that could have been counted as a date. Or was today a date? There was making out and his dad was there for some of it. Stiles was a little taken aback by how well his dad was taking this whole affair. I can hear you thinking. Stop it. Jackson whispered, his lips brushing against Stiless ear.

I cant. Stiles admits in the darkness. I cant just turn my mind off. Ill help you. Jackson says, sliding his hand down Stiless body to his shorts. He runs his hand lightly over Stiless cock, then over the soft flesh of his inner thigh, before tickling a small circle and making the journey back up. His fingertips glance under the edge of his shorts. He licks a wet stripe up Stiless neck, nipping his ear. His fingers brush over Stiless hardening flesh. Stiles sucks a breath into his lungs as Jackson tugs his balls through his shorts. Nice. Jackson whispers against his skin. Stiles can feel Jacksons own cock against his hip. Derek sits up suddenly and for one horrific second Stiles thinks hes furious and hes going to leave but all he does is drag first his then Stiless shirt over their heads. Jackson stops what hes doing long enough to copy Derek and then theyre back in the same position, using Stiles as a werewolf pillow. Dereks hand is resting just below his ribs, and he doesnt make any move to do anything other than watch what Jacksons doing. His stubble is rough against Stiless chest. He wonders what it would feel like against his thighs. Jacksons fingers dance back up the length of his cock, and edge under the waistband. His fingers are warm against Stiless hardening cock, and they make tiny circular movements on it, working slowly down the shaft. He drags his hand away and hooks a thumb into the waistband. Derek helps him, shoving the shorts mid-thigh. Dereks hand goes back to his belly, lower now, covering his bellybutton. Hes letting Jackson explore, being patient. Perhaps he doesnt want to blow Stiless mind by helping Jackson. Jackson rubs his thumb over the head of Stiless dick, gathering the moisture and working it down his shaft to lubricate the way. His pace is slow and lazy, just a twist of the wrist on the way up. Its not enough to get Stiles off but it feels good. Its the first foreign hand Stiles has ever had on him, hes not complaining. Stiles drags his eyes away from the sight of Jacksons hand on his dick to Jacksons face beside him. Jackson kisses him softly, tongue licking into his mouth. His kisses are lazy too now, like hes got forever. Stiles supposes they have forever to explore each other. Theyre respecting his wishes, taking things slow. He hooks his arm around Jacksons neck and runs his other hand through Dereks hair. He can feel Derek watching their mouths so he pulls away and looks into dark green eyes. Dereks turned on too; Stiles can feel his hardness against his hip. He can feel Jacksons hardness too. The pressure on his dick changes. He looks down, Dereks hand is coating Jacksons, guiding it. Their strokes are firmer now, like they have purpose, and thats to get Stiles off. Stiles is fully on board with the plan of getting Stiles off but he wants to know how they get off. He wants to be a part of that. Clearly their plans need amending. Jacksons rutting against his hip harder, grinding in circular motions. He lets out a soft growl, gets a warning growl from Derek in response. He whines and Stiles wants to stroke his hair but he gets the feeling Derek will be angry with him for comforting Jackson. Stiles has never paid much attention to rules so he does what he feels like. Jackson kisses him when Stiles drags his fingers through soft hair. Surprisingly, the kiss is the trigger Jackson needs because Stiles feels his hips jerking then wetness against his skin, through Jacksons boxers. Jackson has come, just from grinding against him. It feels amazing, and powerful. He makes a fist in Jacksons hair, tugs his mouth back for more kisses. Come for us Stiles. Derek whispers in his ear. If kissing is a trigger for Jackson, clearly Derek giving an order is one for Stiles. Who knew how he manages to think for that millisecond before

his mind goes blank and hes coating their hands with his come. He looks down, fascinated as they milk him until hes too sensitive. He jerks uncomfortably and then theyre licking his come of each others hands. He groans loudly, perhaps too loud, and hopes his dad is dead to the world. His dick twitches again but Jacksons mouth is on his, kissing him breathless. Derek kisses down his chest, laps at a nipple, shifts and Stiles feels him moving his arm. He wants to look but Jackson is back on his mouth again, nipping his lips and tangling their tongues. He tastes himself off Jacksons fingers. Derek comes on his hip too, and Jackson abandons his lips to lick him clean. Stiles is disappointed he didnt have more to do with their orgasms. He intends to tell them that just as soon as hes got his breath back. He closes his eyes, breaths slowly, and he feels his heart rate returning to normal. He licks his lips, opens his eyes and Jacksons getting back into bed. Its morning, when the hell did it get to be morning Stiles wonders as he gazes around him. Shush, go back to sleep. Its early. Jackson whispers, wrapping himself around Stiles. Dereks a wall of warmth beside Stiles and he sighs, knows he needs to say something, but for once, surely it can wait cant it? XXX They hang out at Dereks in the afternoon. The rest of the pack arrives throughout the day. Lydia raises a defiant chin Dereks way and crawls on top of Stiles, whos lying belly down along the sofa. She stretches herself along his back and puts red painted lips to his ear. Did it work? She whispers softly. Did what work? Stiles asks, turning his head. Shes light on top of him, its comfortable. Hes missed the cuddles and love of the pack. Did I get you laid? She wonders. Yesterday morning, did they claim you for themselves? Her voice is eager; he can almost imagine her eyes flashing dangerously. Kind of. Stiles says. He thinks back to yesterday morning, she was all over him, going as far as to steal his clothes. What do you mean kind of? She snaps. Wellwe made out and snuggled and I got a hand job. Stiles offers in a whisper. Hes aware the other two are somewhere in the room watching, he just cant see them. Ugh! You men are idiots, I set you up for the best sex of your dumb lives and you cuddle! Christ what does a girl have to do. She gets off Stiles and stomps over to an armchair. Her body slumps into it and she lets out a huffy breath. Do you know how much bad gay threesome porn I had to watch when I figured out what was going on? Do you know what Ive been shopping for online? I had to steal Dereks credit card just to prevent my mother thinking Id lost my mind! Theres a rustle behind Stiles. He sits up and looks over the back of the couch; Derek is going through his wallet. He frowns darkly at what he sees. Lydia. He growls low. What? She asks innocently, turning a wink to Stiles. Stiles grins at her, glad someones on his side. Lydia turning up before the rest of the pack relaxed his anxieties. Hes still pissed at Scott though, more than anyone else. Scott is his best friend; Scott should have asked why Stiles was avoiding the pack, running from them instead of just going along with Allisons opinion. Danny he understands, he would do the same for Scott. Maybe. And Allison, he expected more of her. He thought she was the nice one. He hears a car pull up. Derek tucks his wallet into his jeans and brushes past Jackson to look out

the window. Stiles turns back to his homework. Jackson joins him, leaning against him. Lydia snags her phone, Derek slumps into another chair. They troop in; Allison is twirling under Dannys arm while Scott laughs at them. We want to go dancing. Scott cant dance. Allison chimes as she comes to a stop in the middle of the room. Oh, Stiles is here. She says. Stiles looks up at her. Her eyes are wide, like she said something out loud she didnt mean to. Stiles notices Danny and Jackson share a nod, Allison looks to Lydia with her teeth on her lip and Scott shifts uncomfortably. Well of course Scott cant dance. Lugs had two left feet since the day he ran into me in Kindergarten. Stiles says loudly. Everyone laughs, Lydia jumps up and dances with Allison to music only they seem to be able to hear and Scott shifts Stiles feet on the couch. Danny joins Jackson on the floor. Puppy pile! Allison screams and theyre all on the sofa on top of Stiles apart from Derek whos just laughing at them from across the room.

Chapter 6
They go to the movies. Derek pays. Its their first date, apparently. Jackson informed Stiles on Tuesday morning as they sat in biology. Jacksons actually in the seat behind Stiles, beside Danny but when the teacher isnt looking Jackson pokes Stiles in the back and hands him his completed workbook for Stiles to copy. Stiles hates biology, Jackson seems to have a knack for it. Theres also a note. Movies, Thursday night. Dereks treat. It says. There are three crosses for kisses below it. Stiles turns around and raises an eyebrow. Jackson shrugs. Theres another note moments later and Scott is huffing in annoyance. Stiles ignores him. He reads the note Ive never dated a guy before. All my girlfriends liked kisses on their notes. Stiles sends him a smile over his shoulder. Three minutes pass, Stiles copies half of Jacksons page. Theres another poke in his back. Stiles turns around. Theres a note. Danny passes one to Scott. Scott shrugs at Stiless questioning look. He wont let Stiles read the note but he smirks at the contents. Why arent you writing notes back to me? His own note says, complete with a grumpy face. Stiles almost laughs out loud. Because I always get caught. Stiles writes and is passing the note back when Mrs Fletcher pipes up. Mr Stilinski, may I ask what youre doing? Uhhhasking Jackson for help. I dont understand what Im doing He tries. Its a stupid excuse but his brain has deserted him as it so often does in times like these. And since when has Mr Whittemore been your biology teacher? She snaps. Stiles thinks back to Saturday night, thinks of Jackson playing with his body, touching him, kissing him, making him Mr Stilinski I asked a question. Is Mr Whittemore your biology teacher? No? Stiles tries. He gets an incredulous look from Scott, has he just lied. Well then if youre having problems with your work tell me and Ill help. She says. Stiles keeps his eyes on her and his hand on Jacksons workbook. If she finds that there then Jackson will be in trouble too. Im not having problems. Stiles says trying desperately not to picture her naked and having sex. Sometimes he cant control the pictures in his head. Then you wont mind telling me whats so important that you need to disturb Mr Whittemore during his busy class. Mrs Fletcher says. It was my fault. Jackson says from behind. All eyes, except for Stiles, turn to him. Ive been staring at his ass way too long on that stool and I finally decided to ask him out. Were going to the movies Thursday night. Any recommendations? Jackson asks. Stiles wants to choke on his tongue. Apparently so does Mrs Fletcher. Detention. She snaps. Shes flustered; her greying hair is starting to creep out of the tight bun on her head. If its ok with you Mrs Fletcher, do you mind if its not Thursday were in detention. You know with our date and all Jackson tries. He sounds cocky. Stiles gives in and lets his head thump onto the desk. Half the class snigger, the other half gasp. Detention for the rest of the week. You two pack up, Im sending you to the principals office. She snarls. Stiles licks his lips, puts Jacksons workbook with his own. Theyre only halfway

She snarls. Stiles licks his lips, puts Jacksons workbook with his own. Theyre only halfway through a double period. Stiles checks the clock, the other classes have just settled in, the corridors will be empty. Come on Sweetheart. Jackson says holding his hand out for Stiles. Stiles takes it and the class cheer. Mrs Fletcher looks fit to burst. Youre making a mockery of my class! She cries throwing her hands in the air. Get out, get out now! Shes full on screaming. Stiles figures theyll be in detention until they graduate. They walk out of the room hand in hand and make their way down the corridor. Now would be a great time to make out. Stiles says swinging their hands as they walk. It would. Jackson agrees. But it would probably be detrimental to our punishment. Stiles argues. Yeah. Jackson says. Hes happy, hes beaming. His hand is warm in Stiless hand. They get to the principals office. The secretary takes in their joined hands with an amused smile. Jackson winks at her. She flushes. Everybody loves Jackson; hes such a damn flirt. They take a seat and wait. They dont wait long, Mr Moore steps out into the corridor, rolls his eyes and ushers them inside. Classrooms are for learning Jackson, not asking people out on dates. Mr Moore says with a hint of a smile. Im sorry Mr Moore. I didnt mean to upset Mrs Fletcher; I didnt know she felt that way about boys dating. Jackson says. Stiles wants to laugh, Jackson just sounded like a child. And I had all my work finished. Mrs Fletchers class isnt challenging for me anymore. Jackson if youre not challenged enough tell your teacher and theyll help you. Ok perhaps youve burned that bridge with Mrs Fletcher but were in the business of teaching if you hadnt noticed. He says. I will in future. Jackson promises. Good. Youre detention will be for the rest of the week Im afraid, I cant go against Mrs Fletcher that way. I want you to use that time to help improve Mr Stilinskis grade in biology. Mr Moore says with a big smile. I promise. Jacksons smirks. And Jackson Im very proud of what you two did today. Not disrupting the class, but admitting why you were passing notes. Always stand up for who you are and what you believe in. Mr Moore says. Jackson and Stiles cant help but beam at him. Now get out of here, I have some important work to do, like taunt Ryan Fields High School about how my Lacrosse team is going to whoop their ass in the final next weekend! Of course sir. Jackson beams. He drags Stiles out of the room. They dont bother going back to class. They focus their time on finding somewhere to make out for the next thirty minutes. XXX Not only does Derek pay, he picks them up too. Jacksons already in the car. Derek comes to the door, kisses Stiles hello and tells the Sheriff hell make no promises about what time Stiles will be home at because he knows the sheriff is on the late shift. The sheriff laughs, which surprises Stiles

and mentions his appreciation for Dereks honesty. He thinks his dad might like Derek. Jackson gets out of the car to kiss him hello and Stiles wonders what the neighbours will be saying. He remembered his grandmother chastising his parents about something when he was a child and his parents had both shouted fuck the neighbours. It was the first time Stiles had heard his parents swear, and his respect for them increased tenfold. Stiles rides in the back. His knee bounces the whole way. He wouldnt say hes nervous, but hes never been on a date with one person, let alone two. Derek and Jackson bicker over the choice of music. Derek is all for the Foo Fighters while Jackson wants to listen to Bruno Mars. If you dont want to listen to the Foos then youll not want to go to their concert. Derek says, glancing in the rear view at Stiles. I didnt say that. Jackson whines. Wait what? Yes, what? Stiles asks. Theres an envelope on the seat beside Stiles and so far hes managed to ignore it. He opens it now. There is one ticket to see the Foo Fighters in Seattle. Stiles frowns at it. Theres just one. He mutters reading the ticket. Oh my god its for a VIP box. What? Jackson twists so fast in his seat Stiles thinks hes broken his back. Derek looks smug as he parks the car. Stiles and Jackson are still talking excitedly about their concert and trip. Dereks booked several rooms at a hotel, and a posh town car to take them to the event. Its not until after they graduate but Stiles feels fit to burst with excitement. Come on. Derek says getting out of the car. He pays their tickets in and stares in horror as they order enough confectionary to induce a sugar coma. He pays that too, helps them with the snacks and ushers them inside. They go, naturally, to the back, spreading out their food for when they need it. Dereks shoved into the middle, and is put in charge of holding whatever they plan to eat. Next time I bring you to the movies I think it will be cheaper if we eat first. Derek says. Shut up. Stiles grins, shoving a cheesy nacho into Dereks mouth. He watches as Derek crunches it. Tasty? He asks. Derek ignores him and they settle back to watch the movie. Stiles would love to thank Derek properly for the treat hes got for the pack but the theatres more crowded than he expected so he settles for light groping. Jackson seems to have the same idea. They watch the movie lumped together then burst into the cold air, happy and laughing when its over. Stiles convinces them to come in by playing the Im all alone and vulnerable card. It works surprisingly easy. He almost feels sorry for Derek as he leads them up the stairs to his room. It doesnt take long to have him naked and spread out on Stiless bed. They crawl over him, kissing all over his body, until they settle at his cock. Stiles has never given a blowjob before, but hes been reading up all week. Jackson has, though so Stiles lets him take the lead. He copies what Jackson does, putting the flat of his tongue against the hard flesh and dragging it from base to tip. He meets Jackson at the top, and they kiss for a moment. Dereks a blubbering mess as Stiles moves lower, experimenting with texture and pressure and he cant resist licking Dereks balls. Jackson joins him, sucking Dereks balls into his mouth. Derek keeps his hands on Stiless headboard, his knuckles white with strain. Stiles would rather Derek was guiding him but he knows Dereks strength, so he lets him do what he wants. They lick back up Dereks shaft and Jackson sucks it into his mouth, swallowing around Derek. Stiles watches in awe as almost all of Dereks cock disappears.

I want to do that Jackson. He whispers reverently. He wants to feel what Jackson does; he wants Jackson to do that to him. He wants so much, but he can be patient. He can, he really can he thinks as he drags Jacksons head away from Dereks cock and copies what he was doing, and sucking Derek in as far as he can go. He chokes; this isnt an easy task but Stiles preservers. Jackson helps, whispering filthy words of encouragement into his ear. Stiles pulls off, sucks a breath in and Jacksons on Derek. Stiles moves down to suck Dereks balls again and with a shout Dereks coming into Jacksons mouth. Jackson grabs Stiles by the head and kisses him, sharing the taste of Derek. Its a strange taste, almost sweet like popcorn, but salty too. Stiles wonders if the taste of the popcorn is still lingering in his mouth adding to Derek. Derek looks wrecked, lying there on the bed between them. They kiss him softly, and then strip their own clothes. Kneeling on either side of Dereks chest they lean close to each other. Stiles hand works slowly over his cock at first, his eyes flicking between Dereks hooded eyes on the bed and Jackson opposite him. Jackson throws his head back and moans, and Stiless has seen worse porn stars in action. He bites his lip, his eyes raking over Jacksons throat, Dereks chest, Jacksons hand. Dereks hand grips his ass and Stiles grunts, coating his fingers and Dereks chest. Jackson comes moments later. Derek rumbles his approval but he doesnt do much else. He still looks boneless. They clean him, and each other up before Stiles settles with his head on Dereks shoulder. I think that was the best first date ever. Stiles grins into the darkness. Derek grunts his approval, and Jackson makes an agreeing sound. He feels like he should say more but sleep catches him before he can think of what more is. XXX Jackson claims the next date at the breakfast table. The sheriff is looking through a file on the table as he eats and Stiles is trying to cover it with a newspaper. His dad works too much, he should relax. When Stiles first arrived at breakfast his father had an amused look. Stiles wondered was he going to complain about Stiles having Derek and Jackson stay over but he barely mentioned it, just raising an eyebrow as Derek drank almost a full pot of coffee. Stiles watched him longingly, but hes only allowed coffee between the hours of 11am and 1pm. So you boys had a date. How did it go? He asks. His eyes are travelling between the three of them. Good. Derek says taking a sip of his coffee. Hes reading the news on Jacksons iPhone, and Jackson is trying to steal it back because someones texting him. Dereks ignoring his grabby fingers, swatting them out of his way and frowning deeply. Its his usual pose. We went to the movies then chillaxed back here. Stiles adds, he never has to worry about Derek stealing his thunder. He will always get to tell the best bits and Derek will summarise with single words. Good. Weve adopted a mother and a litter of kittens at the station. I would like to bring them home but Im not sure if theyd be safe around your boyfriends Stiles. The sheriff says. Stiles laughs loudly, Jackson glowers, and Derek reads news. Im buying Chinese tonight for us. He adds. Stiles fist pumps the air, Jackson grins, Derek reads news. Stiles kicks Derek at the same time Jackson does.

Ouch! What the hell! Derek snaps glaring at them. Jackson nods to the sheriff. Chinese sounds good. I have to go. Can I borrow this? He asks, finishing his coffee, grabbing a banana and taking Jacksons iPhone. What dude no thats my phone I need Jackson cries, his eyes glued to his poor phone in Dereks grip. Its ok. You stick close to Stiles; if I need you Ill call him. Derek says stuffing it into his pocket. Here, take mine. He says pulling his old ancient brick out from the depths of where Jacksons is hid. Jackson looks longingly at Dereks crotch and Stiles knows its nothing sexual, not this morning. Jackson looks at the phone in his hand like its contaminated. What is this? He asks. Hey I used to have the same model. Best phone I ever hand. The Sheriff says from across the table. Jackson looks at him like hes lost his mind. Stiles thinks maybe he has. Derek kisses both of them on the lips and leaves. Stiles and Jackson stare at each other for a long moment before the sheriff reminds them of the impending doom that is school. They moan and groan as they make their way to Stiless jeep. XXX Derek comes home halfway through dinner with a frown on his face. Jackson and Stiles have been bickering over the last egg roll but Derek solves the problem by snagging it for himself. Theres still plenty of food in the dishes but he helps himself to one of the spicy ribs on Jacksons plate. Stiles snickers until Derek steals his chicken. What are you doing? Jackson protests as Derek uses his fork to shovel rice in his mouth. I think he wants to save you from having to wash another plate. The Sheriff says happily. Derek doesnt touch the sheriffs food. Stiles glares at his father, he has a knowing look on his face. Stiles gets the feeling that his dad knows something he doesnt. It doesnt bode well for anyone, Stiles plans to investigate later. They both stay again, and the sheriff doesnt mention it as he plods off to bed with a full belly. Dereks asleep as soon as his face touches the cool pillow. Stiles frowns at him, wondering whats wrong. Jackson looks concerned too. What do you thinks wrong with him? Jackson wonders as Derek snores into the pillow. Stiles shakes his head and looks down at the broad back moving in his sleep. I dont know. Stiles says, but hes sure his dad does. Whats happening tomorrow? Stiles asks. Its a surprise. Jackson says, leaning across Derek, whos taking up half the bed to kiss Stiles. Whatever youre planning, you have until seven, and then, the two of you are all mine. Jacksons growling. Stiles shivers. Derek mutters something and they settle in to sleep. That night Stiles dreams of being a werewolf, and running with the rest of the pack. He wakes, snuggled close to Derek, his hand gripping Jacksons forearm thats draped across Dereks chest. Shush. Soon. Derek mutters kissing the side of Stiless head. Stiles doesnt know what he means but he falls back into a deep dreamless sleep.

Plans
Stiles wakes to the feeling of Jackson getting out of bed. He cracks an eye open, its almost nine am. Why is Jackson getting up so early? Shush. Jackson reads his mind, kissing his cheek. Jackson doesnt know it yet but hes an awesome boyfriend. Stiles will tell him just as soon as he gets his tongue unstuck from the roof of his mouth. Im going home, pack meeting at my house today remember. Dont forget you swim trunks. Swimming. Stiles mutters happily, as he finally gets his sponge of a tongue to work. Jackson presses his lips against Stiless, deepens the kiss until Stiles is moaning and trying to drag him closer. Stiles wonders why Jackson isnt bitching about morning breath, but then Jackson skims Stiless hip, the thin skin there tingling underneath his fingertips and Stiles forgets all about everything that ever existed as Derek shifts slightly behind him, clearly still asleep. Got to go. Jackson says, pulling away, kissing Dereks cheek and heading out the door. Dereks arm is like lead around his waist, holding him close. Stiles watches until the door closes softly then snuggles back into the wall of heat that is Derek. When Stiles wakes again Dereks bicep is doubling as a pillow. He rolls onto his back but Dereks snoring softly. He looks vulnerable in his sleep, peaceful. Stiles doesnt want to be the monster that disrupts that so he gets up and heads to the shower. Dereks still asleep when he gets back, and he snores through Stiles getting dressed. Stiles is sorely tempted to wake him but their Alpha looks so peaceful and relaxed. His dads in the kitchen when he gets there, fussing over something in a box. Stiles peers inside. There are three kittens pushing each other around. I thought you were joking. Stiles says. Not joking. I didnt want them to go to the shelter. Your mother liked cats and I thought it would be nice for me to have company around the house seeing as youve got your love life happening. The Sheriff says, scratching Momma Kittys ears. Dad Stiles says putting his hand on his fathers shoulder. Im sorry if Ive been neglecting you. Dont be silly, how have you been neglecting me? Derek and Jackson spend more nights here than they do in their own homes. And we have family dinner night. I just thought a pet or four would be good company for me. He says, looking into the box. They are cute. Stiles takes in the mass of grey and black fur in the box. Momma is padding around his dads legs, rubbing them like theyre made of the finest silk. Have you eaten? Its clear his dads been at work too long. Stiles can tell from the creases in his clothes and the tired lines on his face. He doesnt wait for an answer, just starts making food, throwing eggs, peppers, cheese and ham into a pan. I wanted to talk about something I read. The Sheriff says he disappears for a moment, returning to the table with one of the books Derek gave him, setting it down and flicking to a particular section. Stiles checks on the kittens, then pours his dad a mug of coffee. He takes juice for himself. They settle themselves at the table. It says here that three person relationships arent that uncommon in werewolf society. His dad continues. It also states that if one party is human theyll become a lot more attuned to their werewolf partners, like picking up habits and traits.

So Ill get grumpy like Derek? Stiles asks stretching his arms above his head. The burn feels good, and he does it again but it never feels like that first stretch. No, youll pick up werewolf habits, or skills. It says here the more time spent together, the more fluids shared means thatwellyoull become more werewolf like The Sheriff shifts and takes a forkful of egg. Stiles tries to ignore the flush creeping up his body, instead he stares at the book, then at his dad, before reading the section his dad pointed out. Theres a rumble from upstairs and they listen as Derek moves around. Stiles chews his toast thoughtfully, thinking about his dream, his wolf dream. Derek comes through the door and pauses before running his nose along Stiless neck. He frowns and looks around the room, taking in the kittens. Sighing he gets a cup of coffee and slumps into the chair beside Stiles. Hes shirtless and barefoot, and he looks like he could sleep for another half day. He notices the book, leans over and reads what Stiles and his father have been thinking about for the past thirty minutes or so. Happened to a cousin of mine. He says before stretching his arms above his head like Stiles had done moments ago. He looks slightly startled when Momma cat hops into his lap. His arms are still above his head, and he moves slowly so as not to startle her. Stiles watches as he strokes her head softly, his fingers working little circles behind her ears. What? He says. Just thought they would be puppy fodder The Sheriff grins. Stiles smiles. I like cats. Derek announces. Stiles grabs breakfast for him and Derek looks like hes settled at the table for the morning, reading the paper and sipping as much coffee as Stiles is willing to supply. Have you actually done any study for your finals? The Sheriff asks as the cat hops off Dereks lap and returns to her box of kittens. Dad, you know me, Ill blast them. The papers will spy me and shrivel in my very presence Stiles knows that look. It was the study or youre grounded look. Grumbling about being eighteen and harassed, Stiles makes his way to his room and grabs his book bag. Who cares about World History? Stiles complains as the book makes a loud thump on the table. The cat hisses and peeks out over the lip of the box. Sorry. Stiles tells her. I care about World History. Derek says. You would. Stiles mutters as he opens his textbook on the French Revolution. Derek flicks his eye over the contents of Stiless book then goes back to his newspaper. Stiles settles in for a long morning. Ill get you some cake to go with your studies if you want. Derek suggests. Shut up. Stiles glares at him. Derek snorts and goes back to his newspaper. XXX When Stiles and Derek finally arrived at Jacksons house, everyone else is there, most of them undressed. The boys are tossing a ball around the pool while the girls lounge and read magazines in the sunshine. Jackson notices them arrive and is immediately out of the pool, hooking his arm around Stiless neck to kiss him and reaching a hand out to snag Derek on his way past. Derek leans in and kisses his cheek, lips eventually drifting to meet Jacksons. Stiles pulls away with a grin and he notices Danny and Scott shift uncomfortably in the pool. He

wants to stick his tongue out or something equally childish but instead he settles on the mature path, removing his sneakers and t-shirt so he can double as a human water bomb. Even the girls squeal when the water splashes their bellies. The game of rough and tumble in the water resumes almost instantly with Stiles and Scott against Danny and Jackson. It isnt long before Dannys getting out of the pool, defeated in his water fight to help the girls with lunch. Scott seems torn between starting a new fight and getting closer to Allison, but when Stiles and Jackson float together his mind is made up and he makes a quick escape to the safety of the loungers. Jackson wraps his arms around Stiles and pulls him close. Stiles gasps as Jackson licks the water off his neck, his eyes fluttering before finding Derek. Derek is leaning back on his lounger, shirtless but wearing jeans, just watching. His expression is flat; Stiles has no idea what hes thinking. Jackson we really cant start anything here. I know. He pouts as he pulls away. Dereks lips move and Stiles frowns. He can almost hear a static noise in his ears before it drifts off. I know. Jackson says again, but this time it was for Dereks benefit and not Stiles. Come on. He says walking backwards through the water to the edge closest to Derek. Stiles is tempted to hook an ankle around Jacksons and push him back into the water but he resists, instead hauling himself out of the pool, Jackson close behind him. The girls had made a large salad bowl with cold meats, and everyone tucked in eagerly. They made plans to go shopping afterwards and Scott has promised his mom he would go with her for a family dinner with his aunt and cousins. Danny explains he had plans with someone called Ben much to everyones amusement. I need to go too. Derek says standing from the grass where hed been lounging while Stiles and Jackson fed him pineapple chunks and strawberries. Ill drop you home Stiles. He says. I have a few things to get ready. Jackson says. For tonight. Oh. Stiles says, trying to hide his disappointment. He wasnt looking forward to the idea of having a long boring Saturday all to himself. Unless you want to come with me to Beacon Nurseries and help me plan the gardens around the house. Derek suggests. Jackson shoots him an interested look. I have nothing better to do. Stiles says. Derek nods, pressing a kiss to Jacksons lips. I still have things to do. He shrugs when Stiles tries his puppy dog eyes. Go make sure Derek doesnt wolf out when they try to sell him pink stones for his edgings. Stiles laughs and kisses Jackson, lets their lips hang together for a moment. What are you planning? He asks last minute. Even Derek looks curious but Jackson just gives Stiles a filthy smile that makes his balls tingle. Youll see. He says, kissing Stiles then Derek one last time before heading into the house. Come, hell be grooming for hours. Derek says wrapping an arm around Stiless waist and guiding him to the car. XXX Stiles calls his dad and tells him hell be staying over at Dereks, and not to wait up. His dad does what any good father would in the given situation, talks about safe sex and consent. Stiles blushes even though theyre on the phone because clearly his dad is evil. Perhaps thats why hes Sheriff. Derek is pouring over the garden plans he got done at the nursery. Theres a Garden Stylist

coming next Saturday to look over Dereks land and make proper plans. Stiles is eager to find out what sick skills you need to be a garden stylist, but he doesnt ask, just goes with Dereks flow. Stiles hears Jacksons car roll to a stop outside. Hes half on Dereks lap while Derek sits on the floor, pages and books spread all over the coffee table. Hes studying again, because Dereks making him. He seems to be helping him in some sort of twisted way, turns out Dereks smart and knows what hes talking about but all Stiles wants to do is mess around because its Saturday night and he can study anytime. Jackson arrives in the living room with a big grin on his face. He crouches down to kiss Derek and gets tugged into the pile theyve already made. Stiles kisses the side of his head, and Jackson turns, catching Stiless lips. He deepens the kiss, hand twining around the back of Stiless neck to hold him close as he licks into his mouth. Stiles tries to moan into the kiss but Derek stops it before they really get started. Boys. He growls out, and Jackson smirks before kissing Derek again. Theres no room for this, theyre between the coffee table and the couch, and somethings going to get broken. Stiles knows it will either be furniture or himself, and hes not too keen on damaging either, so he pushes away. Jackson follows him, rolling out of Dereks grasp and around Stiles until hes standing, dusting off his jeans and fixing his hair. Come on. Well be late for our date. Stiles pauses, its Jacksons turn tonight. He wonders when its his turn to do dates, honestly he hasnt even thought about what to do. He has a few ideas but hes not sure where to follow. They eventually pile out of the house, Jackson forcing them into his car. Derek scowls at the backseat but dutifully climbs in. Stiles cant help but smirk back at him, grinning at his attempts to get comfortable. Jackson takes them to a park Stiles used to come to as a kid. He hauls a picnic basket and a rug to the hill overlooking a glassy lake. The moon is reflecting off it beautifully. They dont do much other than relax and share food. When it gets cold, Stiles finds himself pulling his werewolves closer for warmth, snuggling between the two of them. Dereks kissing the back of his neck, his lips leaving lazy swipes, blunt teeth too gentle to mark him. Jacksons at his front, nipping his jaw. Theyre touching each other, banding him in their arms. Theres no rush, apparently, and Stiles feels like just staying here the whole night. Ok. Derek says behind him. Stiles pauses, apparently hes thinking out loud. Well stay here. All night? Stiles asks, sucking in a breath when Jacksons tongue does something to his throat. We can stay as long as you want us to. Derek promises. What do you want to do? Stiles asks. Derek takes the time to slip his hand into the waistband of Jacksons jeans, pull him closer. Jackson lets out a happy squeak as Derek practically rolls Stiles on top of him. Hes wrapped around them both in no time, like an Alpha blanket. Alpha blanket, Stiles could totally market that shit! I actually need to talk to you two. Derek says when theyve settled back against him. I ah, think I might need to expand the pack. Oh. Stiles says glancing at Jackson. Why? Well be having a few visitors to Beacon Hills soon. A new pack. Derek says softly. Stiles listens carefully but Derek doesnt elaborate. And Jackson prompts rolling onto his back. He places his feet flat on the ground and gazes at

the sky. Stiles keeps his leg draped over Dereks, he needs the heat. Theyre a pack of Alphas. Derek says. Stiles snorts then lifts his head to gaze at Derek. Seriously? Stiles asks. Derek nods and looks at them both. Seriously. Derek says. We need to play this smart, train a little harder, cement a few relationships, but I want to turn someone else. We have a strong pack now, but theres no harm in adding to it. You got anyone in mind? Jackson asks. I was going to ask you guys that. Im going to talk to Danny about the bite again, but Derek trails off. His fingers are making lazy patterns in Stiless shirt, twisting and turning it. Well think about it. Stiles agrees. Just you two. Derek suddenly warns. You two are my mates, I trust you more, and this is our decision. Derek tells them clearly. Stiles leans across Derek to kiss him while Jackson snorts but he drapes himself around them again. With great power comes great responsibility. He teases. Shut up. Derek says rolling so theyre play fighting, trapping Stiles between them as human teeth and fingers pull and bite at each other. It ends in a hot make out frenzy that has all three of them rolling and grinding against each other, ending up going home anyway because no one wants to sleep underneath the stars with wet patches on their jeans.

Chapter 8
Stiles peers across the street from Jacksons bedroom window. He licks his lips as he watches Isaac, the boy he used to play with in Kindergarten move restlessly around the house, constantly looking over his shoulder. The problem with being in a three person relationship is they have each managed to pick a separate person, and now they have to decide who Derek should bite. Danny was already adjusting to being a werewolf, hanging out with Scott and Allison but that was on Derek's plan before they were...them. I still think we need more girls, Stiles says turning away from the window. Dereks lying in the middle of the bed, while Jackson cuddles up to his side, his fingers beneath the hem of Derek's tshirt. Stiles bites his lip, he knows that theyre taking him into their relationship but he cant help but wonder at the closeness the two already share, push away the feeling that theyve already been with each other. Sometimes he considers just stepping away, despite how they both tell him they want him. He also knows that while hes spent time alone with both of them that theyve spent time alone without him too, and hes not jealous of that time, he cant be, but he wonders if theyre glad to get rid of him because hes not ready for that part of their relationship, and they clearly are. Stiles wants to have sex, but he also wants it to work well for all three of them. You just like Ericas boobs, Jackson says nuzzling Dereks neck. Derek chuffs out a laugh and raises an eyebrow at Stiles. Boobs. Really, thats where youre going here Jackson? Stiles asks. Jackson makes a noise and peers at Stiles from his place on the bed. You think my main reason for choosing Erica is boobs? No, we know your reasons just as you know my reasons for Boyd and Jacksons reasons for Isaac. Derek says. Come cuddle. Jackson says and Stiles rolls his eyes but he does, tripping over Dereks boots on the way and landing in their lap. This sucks, Stiles mutters face stuck in Dereks crotch. Please do. Jackson says. Stiles shoots him a glare and shuffles into a more comfortable position. Derek's got an arm curled back under his head so Stiles snags a bicep as a pillow, flings a leg over Derek's legs, tangles with Jackson. A door opens downstairs, there's bickering then it slams closed again. 'Boyd will bring strength and stability,' Derek says to the ceiling. 'Isaac is kind, considerate.' Jackson says stubbornly. Stiles has a secret feeling that out of the three arguments, Isaac's is winning. The final decision lies with Derek of course, he's the one who has to turn the boy, but Stiles can see Isaac's situation pulling at Derek's heartstrings. 'Erica's strong in spirit,' Stiles tells them. Derek sighs heavily, 'this will change her life for the better,' 'It would change everybody's life for the better Stiles, doesn't mean that her epilepsy is a cause to bite her.' 'Jackson's using that excuse with Isaac.' Stiles argues sitting up slightly. 'Isaac's dad abuses him!' Jackson retorts.

'Erica's body abuses her!' Stiles practically shouts. 'Enough!' Derek's voice is quiet, deadly. Both boys shush instantly. Jackson's cheeks have heated up; his eyes are darting around the room. 'Look,' Derek says turning to Jackson, wrapping fingers around Jackson's forearm, 'we're talking about this okay, and were looking at all the options here.' Derek says, and Stiles watches a subtle squeeze, a turn up of his lips, and a cock of his head to the side. They make eye contact, unspoken communication passing between them that Stiles doesn't understand. 'Okay,' Jackson whispers swallowing. 'Okay,' Derek smiles at Jackson, wide and honest. He looks over his shoulder to Stiles. 'I'm going to talk to Isaac.' 'Fuck this shit!' Stiles snaps, his chest blooming. He pulls himself to his feet in record time and grabs his backpack on his way out the door. Jackson is a few footsteps behind him, but Stiles ignores him, shrugging the hand that's on his shoulder away. 'Trouble in paradise?' A cool voice drawls but Stiles ignores Jackson's mom too so he can push out the door and trot down the steps. Derek's on the ground by the time Stiles starts his engine but Stiles gets away before Derek's even halfway across the garden. Stiles doesn't go home, he goes to the Sheriff's Office. His dad's buried elbow deep in paperwork when Stiles pops his head around the door, holding up a brown paper bag full of food. 'I love you son, but I swear to god if there's anything veggie or meatless in there I will disown you to that circus that wanted you for the Amazing Talking Boy act a few years back.' Stiles grins as he sits down and picks out the food containers. There is salad and fruit, but he's also picked his dad a lean pork and apple burger up, and he's allowed a small amount of cheese to be grilled on it. They eat quietly for a while before Stiles's natural nosiness kicks in. 'What are you working on?' 'Oh, missing person, and before you ask, I'm saying nothing.' Sheriff says. Stiles grins and leans back in his chair. 'Dad?' Stiles asks, trying to keep the curiosity out of his voice. 'Uh oh, this doesn't sound good,' Sheriff mutters looking at his son. 'How did you and mom agree and make decisions?' Stiles asks, fidgeting with a square of blank paper, folding and unfolding it into squares, making each one smaller as he goes. 'We talked it out, argued, sometimes we used rock paper scissors, sometimes she made them without me...' 'Like when?' Stiles asks lifting his head. He always believed his parents had the perfect relationship. 'Naming you,' his dad grins wide, 'but Stiles was all me.' 'Yeah,' Stiles sighs and looks at his fingers, 'decisions arent that easy as a three-way.' 'They haven't...' Sheriff trails off, making hand signals that only a Stilinski man would understand. 'No,' Stiles shakes his head frantically, 'nothing like that, they wouldn't I know they wouldn't, but...Derek feels like he needs to expand his pack, and well, it's like choosing an orange ice lolly

or a lemon one, they both have the same qualities, skin looks the same, everything like that, one's just a lemon and one's an orange.' 'I'm not sure I'm following you here Stiles...' Sheriff says stealing a drink of Stiles's milkshake. Stiles sighs. 'Okay, so the person I want Derek to talk to about the pack suffers from epilepsy, she's a nice girl she just hasn't had any decent breaks in life because of her condition. I want Derek to offer her the bite because the structure of the "venom" means it heals all current conditions. Jackson on the other hand wants Derek to change a boy who's being physically abused by his father, he feels that the bite and the pack will give him the strength to stand up to his father and report his abuse to you. As far as I can see they're both practically the same,' Stiles trails off glaring at the wall. 'So, Derek chose the boy?' Sheriff says. Stiles bobs his head. 'Yeah,' Stiles says picking at his nails again. 'I can see why she appealed to you. ADHD, okay, so it's nothing like epilepsy but you know what it's like to let your mouth run away with you, you know what it's like to be bone tired physically but mentally still be steaming strong along the tracks.' Sheriff says, tapping his pen against the note pad in front of him. 'Yeah,' Stiles nods. 'And Jackson, he knows what it's like to be unwanted, he feels that all the time and he sees this boy's abuse as the boy not being wanted, he sees a situation he could have been in himself, but I don't think Derek's ever felt like that.' Sheriff ponders, drawing a house with smoke curling out of the chimney. 'Derek wanted to change a kid with no friends,' Stiles says quietly. He watches his dad nod again like something makes sense to him. 'So, he's changed popular kids, now he wants to mix that up, giving a big pack with a wide variety of skills,' Sheriff muses. Stiles nods, resting his cheek on his hand, 'has this helped you at all son?' 'Not a bit.' Stiles admits. His dad grins and Stiles grins back, but he still feels hurt that Derek chose Jackson's prospective werewolf choice over his own, and he doesn't want to feel that way, if he keeps acting like this, their relationship wont work, and he desperately wants it to, because he thinks he might be in-well, strong feelings. They call a pack meeting. If there's going to be a new member of the pack, Jackson has reasoned to Derek in Stiles's absence, then they all should have a say, so they sit around Derek's new dining room table, and there's more than enough room for them. Someone has ordered Thai food, little cartons full of hot deliciousness that pull the water from Stiles's teeth. Stiles wants to be contrary and sit away from Derek but he sits to Derek's left. Derek beams at him, smile wide and he clutches Stiles's fingers like he might run away again. 'We'll talk later,' Derek promises kissing Stiles behind the ear. Jackson sits opposite Stiles, on Derek's right, and Stiles wondered if it was some sort of power play on Jacksons part. Jackson shoots him a look and Stiles doesn't think he'll be forgiven just as easily, although he feels like he's done nothing wrong. They eat first, tucking into the food, sharing like a good pack would. Everybody offers Derek the

first bite out of each carton but Derek politely declines, but he still looks immensely pleased that these misfit bunches of teenagers see him as their alpha. After their meal they talk, outlining their choices for the new pack. Lydia takes minutes, and Stiles tries not to gape at how business like the pack have become. She has a notebook and everything, and there's a binder on the floor that's colour coded and Stiles can't understand why he didn't think of that. His mind is dragged back to the table as the pack gets ready to vote. Scott and Danny vote for Isaac with Jackson (Scott agreeing with Jackson shocks Stiles to no end, but then Scott always a sucker for a sad story) while Lydia sides with Derek for Boyd. Allison looks uncomfortable but surprisingly she smiles over at Stiles. 'I was there last week when...well it's not pretty and if we can give her a better quality of life then...' 'Thanks,' Stiles grins at her and Derek's thumb rubs the back of his hand. 'I intend to change them all eventually,' Derek admits squeezing Stiles's fingers as he talks, but his face has that grim frown. 'But you're going to bite Isaac first?' Jackson prompts poking Derek's arm. 'Yes,' Derek smiles to Jackson, 'I'm biting Isaac.' It feels like a judgement has been passed, like Stiles lost something and he doesn't know what. Allison asks him for a lift home because Scott and Danny are going to train in the woods and Stiles agrees, shouting goodbye to everyone with a wave. He drops here off and doesn't go home, but to the sheriffs office where he sits on the couch in his dads office while his dad works and Stiles picks up on some homework he's been neglecting recently. Derek bites Boyd. Danny's been chatting to him about werewolves, he and Boyd are sitting on the bleachers because Derek's instructed them to bring the three potentials into the pack as it is now, and Derek will give them the bite when they're ready. Stiles doesn't like this plan for Erica, if she has a fit around the pack she may not be so inclined to want to be around them. Stiles is just making his way to where theyre standing when the hair rises on the back of his neck. They don't see them coming, the two werewolves who whip around Danny and Boyd and leave them both in a pool of blood. Scott and Jackson mare chase but Stiles is on his knees trying to stop Boyd from bleeding to death, and Danny's looked dazed and confused. Half the pack are after the intruders, but Derek skids to a halt by them and falls to his knees. 'Now Stiles, I have to do it now!' Derek says ripping Boyd's t-shirt. 'Okay,' Stiles says waiting for instructions, but Derek doesn't give any, just dips and bites into the fleshier part of Boyds side. Boyd screams in agony then jerks and slows his breathing. Derek squeezes Stiles's shoulder, his face sliding back to normal. Boyd blinks up and smiles at them as one by one the pack return empty handed. 'Should we move him?' Jackson asks, his legs pressing into Derek's torso, fingers touching his hair. 'Not yet,' Derek says quietly reaching a hand out to cover Stiles's hand pressing down on Boyd's

wounds. They stay there, and Stiles is glad schools over because he's sure they're drawing attention to themselves. Boyd eventually falls into a fitful kind of sleep, and they move him into Stiles's jeep and take him to Derek's. Finally Boyd's in bed twisting and turning as the bite catches and its Jackson who wraps a hand around the back of Stiles's neck. 'You're covered in blood,' he says leading him into Derek's en-suite shower. Once they're inside they wash each other, and everyone's touching, caring. Stiles feels like a douche for the way he's acted, childish and surprised they still want him. When Jackson falls to his knees and looks up through his lashes, Stiles breath catches. Derek's beside Stiles, and suddenly it's like a scene from a bad porno because Jacksons sucking Derek off and jerking Stiles at the same time, then alternating back between them, trying to get the heads of both their cocks in his mouth at the same time. Derek's arm is like an anchor around his waist, keeping him grounded, preventing him from outright fucking Jacksons mouth. 'Stiles,' Derek mutters when Stiles shifts slightly, fingers running over Jacksons wet hair, down to his shoulder, up Derek's hip and around his cock. Derek grunts, hard and heavy and Stiles wants to make him feel amazing so he moves and joins Jackson on the shower floor. It's fast and messy, and very sloppy, but Derek comes while their kissing, tongues laving the head of Derek's dick, their hands playing with his balls and shaft. They share, kissing until only the taste lingers and then Jacksons being hauled up and Stiles is faced with his bobbing erection. It's different with Jackson, Stiles allows his fingers to cup Jacksons hips, slide into the soapy track of his ass where Derek's fingers are already teasing. Stiles has just edged the tip of his index finger in when Jackson comes with what sounds more like a yelp than anything else. After everything blurs, Stiles rides Derek's thigh, fucking into a groove made by Derek's hip and Jacksons hands and there's an orgasm, hot and intense that has Stiles shaking. Somehow they end up in Derek's massive bed, curled around each other, but in the middle of the night something disturbs Stiles, the soft click of the bedroom door. Jackson's blinking at him and Stiles leans forward and kisses him, ignores Jackson's protests of "middle of the night breath" because that doesn't really exist. 'I'm sorry if I was childish.' Stiles bites his lip. For some reason apologising to Jackson is so much easier than Derek, yet infinitely harder, because its Jackson and while Stiles has no doubt that their relationship has changed for the better. 'Meh, what can I expect from you?' Jackson teases. Stiles kicks him in the shin and Jackson laughs, before pulling Stiles to him and curling around his chest. 'It's hard, this relationship, I understand, it's new for us all and were finding our feet here.' 'Who are you and what have you done with my Jackson?' Stiles breaths in mock awe. 'Shut up,' Jackson narrows his eyes but pushes closer. They stay curled like that until the bedroom door opens. Derek slides into the bed behind Jackson, and they all tangle together again. 'Boyds doing well; he's going to make a good beta. I might ask Scott to mentor him,' Derek suggests 'Good idea Batman,' Stiles mutters. Jackson peeks at them with one eye open and lets out a snort. 'Derek, what's so important that you grow your pack. I mean, there are Jackson, Scott, Lydia and Danny, not to mention Allison and me,' Stiles asks. Jackson tenses slightly and Stiles knows he's

keen to hear too. 'The larger my pack the greater my strength, our collective strength.' Derek says resting his chin on Jacksons shoulder. Stiles notices that their fingers are tangled together too, and his belly feels gooey for a moment. 'So we're making you insanely strong?' Jackson wonders aloud. 'That attack this afternoon, I'll need to address it later, but those two werewolves are just part of a bigger enemy coming to town. I need to be insanely strong to take them on.' 'Couldnt the power go to your head?' Stiles asks from his place on Jackson's shoulder. Derek makes an agreeing noise in his throat, 'yeah but you two ground me, anchor me if you will,' Derek says. Jackson turns and kisses Derek, dark against light. They look beautiful like this, both too perfect to even exist sometimes. And then there's hands pulling him in, and lips on his and they're engaged in some sort of twisted three way kiss that's doing all sorts of things to Stiles's mind and libido and his eyes flutter closed as Jackson slinks beneath the duvet, a promise twinkling in his eye.

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