How You See Me...

Pack Expansion

Derek POV

We say our goodbyes to the beach and begin to head home. We both were excited to surprise the pack with our engagement and Stiles's new walking abilities. It was a really great trip and I am excited to begin my married life with Stiles. He is much more relaxed and happy now.

Stiles POV

We are heading back home from the beach and I can't help but smile as I look at my ring. Never would I have thought that I would be in this dream life. I am getting back to my old self and I couldn't have done it without this man by my side. I am thinking I am going to try for the FBI again. I love Derek and I know he would provide for me, but this has been my dream since I was very little and I want this. I am going to be strong and I know Derek will support me. I think we should get our wedding taken care of and then I can focus on getting myself back to where I need to be. I need to make a difference. Derek has a way of making me be better, it's time I get back to challenging him and being that rock he needs.

"Derek, I think I am going to get back on the FBI agent train," I say.

He looks at me uncertainty in his eyes "Are you sure?" He questions.

"I know you are worried, but I think I can do it. I just need to keep working at it." I say smiling at him.

"Baby, I will support you no matter what you want to do." He says smiling at me.

I grin as I put his hand in mine and we continue the ride home.

Derek POV

I guess this beach trip is what we needed. Stiles is less stressed and he is back to putting himself through hell but in a good way. I will support anything he wants to do.

We pull up to the house.

"Well, it looks like everyone is here," I say.

"Yeah, that means we won't have to keep our secret long," I say smiling.

I lean over to Stiles's side of the car as I give him a quick kiss before starting to grab our bags out of the car.

I walk toward the porch as the door flies open. Isaac comes bounding towards me, he grabs me into a tight hug.

I laugh and hug him back. I feel Scott take the bags I've been holding so I can get a better grip on Isaac.

"I missed you too, Issy," I say.

"I missed you so much." He says smiling and wiping his eyes.

"Oh, Issy," Stiles says as he walks up the steps.

"Don't worry Stiles you are next," he says as he grabs me.

We all laugh.

After lots of hugging, the pack tells us to come in and sit and they would finish unpacking the car.

I swear I felt like royalty sometimes, but I know that they are happy to help and we all help each other. Stiles sits on the couch and I decide to lay on the couch with my head in his lap. Stiles starts running his fingers through my hair and laughs.

"What?" I ask.

"Derek you are a lap dog." He says busting out laughing.

I scowl at him, not even dignifying that with a response.

He giggles.

Stiles has been careful and hiding his hand with the ring on it, waiting until everyone is relaxing and not doing all the things. He is also waiting for his father and Peter to come over. Being in a pack always meant that things were done like a party. Nights like these the house felt alive and it warmed my soul. It reminded me of how things used to be and it made me feel those warm and fuzzy feelings.

Soon Peter and Noah show up, they brought pizza. Stiles keeps bouncing his legs he was waiting to share all the exciting news. I gave him a nod as to gesture to go ahead. He leaped from the couch and did a little lap around the room, without his cane.

Everyone stared at him in disbelief.

"Now that I have your attention, I will soon be a Hale!" He said putting his hand up.

"Holy shit, way to go Derek! Stiles, you don't need your cane, I am so happy for you!" Scott said.

Erica was crying as she ran to Stiles examining the ring and hugging him repeatedly.

"Derek, you kept a secret from me!! Stiles did as well!!" Isaac yelled playfully.

"Trust me it was not easy, and he kept that secret from me too," I said laughing at Isaac acting fake hurt.

Boyd shook my hand congratulating me.

"You better take care of my boy," Noah said smiling as he walked over to Stiles hugging him. 

"You know I will," Derek said.

Peter was crying as he walked towards me, he pulled me into a hug.

"Oh, Derek I am so happy for you. I wish you both a world of happiness. I am so proud of you. You are like a son to me and I support you." I smile and notice that I am now crying. I catch Stiles's eyes looking at me from across the room. We lock eyes for a minute. I nod at him to tell him I'm ok.

Everyone takes turns hugging each of us and examining the ring. I break out the good champagne and we all decide it's time to celebrate.

"Derek, can I steal you for a moment," Peter asks.

I untangle myself from a slightly intoxicated Stiles he whines and I assure him I'll be back soon and kiss him on the forehead. Stiles was definitely a lightweight.

I follow Peter into my bedroom. He kneels in front of me and puts his head to the side exposing his neck. He is submitting himself to the pack.

"Derek, I want to be a part of your pack. I want you to lead me. I want to make you stronger." He says.

My eyes are red and accepting. I can feel Peter's added strength radiate in my bones.

"Peter Hale you are now a part of me and my pack," I say as we both share a wolf howl.

We return to the living room our eyes still glowing. Everyone is silent, they all bow to Peter, they already felt the bond forming between them.

I felt on top of the world. I felt strong, I felt loved, nothing can touch me. I felt like I could protect my pack, my family, and my home.

I was pretty sure we all would be hungover tomorrow but we sure had a lot to celebrate.  

A/N: Hey fam!! This story will be wrapping up soon, for those of you who have read this, I thank you so so much!! This was really fun for me to write and I am sad to see these characters go but everything ends. Feel free to tell me what you all think and thanks for taking this ride with me. Love you!!!