Steter: Older Men

Ch 2: Fun Under the sun

Ch. 2: Fun Under the sun.

It has been about 4 days since I started hanging out with the pack again. I actually haven't left Derek's loft. A Lot of the others haven't left in days either. My dad had to bring a bag over because I refused to leave. My argument was " I haven't seen these people in a week, you can't take me away now!" Actually those were my exact words. It was quite the funny argument.

The real reason I didn't want to leave was because I wanted to stay with peter. He mentioned he was staying at the loft for a few days. SO I took my chance. I mean I do like hanging out with the others. I did miss them, I just may be a little too obsessed with Peter. Maybe.

"How about we go swimming !?" I yelled over the loud noise of the pack bickering about what we should do today. Surprisingly no one thought of going for a swim in god damn summer. Within seconds everyone was silent. Clearly thinking about the option I had presented.

" Sure." Almost everyone said in unison. Which obviously had some of us laughing

It took us all about an hour to get ready. Some had to leave to get their stuff. The rest of us were already prepared. Soon enough we were all headed to the lake, within the preserve. That drive was about half an hour and a 15 minute walk.

The lake was oval shaped with a long wooden dock headed straight to the middle, Where the best swimming spot was.

Apparently when Derek, Peter, And Cora were younger they would swim here. They Even had the dock installed to make it easier. It was a cute story. The three of them took turns telling certain parts. It was nice to see them smiling and thinking back fondly on memories. The Three remaining Hales: Excluding Malia. Have had an incredibly hard life. Their family I want to see them happy, That's all I want for them. After All our pack has been through, The death, pain and destruction. We deserve A happy quiet summer.

Everyone had set their belongings down and ran for the dock, too eager to get in the water to see where their stuff fell. I on the other hand took my time, I walked at a slow pace down the dock. Once I reached the end I could see everyone splashing each other and playing around, It brought a grin to my face. I didn't plan on jumping in just yet so I sat down and let my legs dangle in the water. " Stiles aren't you coming in this was your idea." I looked up at derek. He had asked why I wasn't swimming along with the rest.

" I will, I just don't want to right at this moment." I was having a conversation with Derek. So I hadn't noticed Peter getting out of the water. Not till I felt myself being lifted up. "HEY! Put me down!" I deadpanned. He just smirked at me.

" Ok." He had this evil grin on his face an I knew exactly what he was gonna do.

" That's not what I men-" Before I could finish my sentence Peter threw me in the water. Then jumped in right after me. I quickly surfused to see the others laughing and giggling. I shifted my gaze to see Peter coming up. He was giving me puppy dog eyes: wolves are so good at that In an attempt to seem innocent. " You're so mean to me." I pouted, looking away , Crossing my arms over my chest. It wasn't really noticeable since I was in the water.

" Oh stop being a baby." Peter swam over to me, leaving about 2 feet of room between us.

" I'm not a Baby, you're a Baby." I had to admit I was being slightly childish. But that's just who I am.

" We should have chicken fights." Both Peter and I looked over at Lydia And Allison. They had suggested the idea. Everyone was looking at them skeptically. " Oh Stop That, It will be fun, come on, we could have a tournament." Lydia was smiling bright at Allison. They were so close. Sometimes I questioned whether they were just friends.

" It doesn't sound like that bad of an idea." Scott chimed into the conversation.

" OK! Everyone picks a partner. It's a good thing there's an even amount of us." Soon enough people were paired off with each other.

" Partners?" I looked over at Peter. He was asking to be Partners for this? Maybe it's because I'm the closest person to him. I don't know.

" Sure." I smiled brightly at the older man in front of me. I don't care if this is just how he is. He's paying attention to me and I like it, I never want it to end. Some of you may not understand how I can forgive him for all that he's done, But honestly I would have done the same thing he did. If I was locked away in my own mind left to heal for almost 10 years, after almost all my family was taken from me in such a horrid, morbid way. I think Anyone in his position would have done the same thing. And I know it can be really hard to forgive people but I don't hold Peter accountable for his actions. Though I will never forget what he did. It's in the past, He's better now. He's much happier. He smiles more, and not just fake ones or creepy smirks. The Hale's have been through Alot. Each of them is damaged and broken, I'm not the only one who sees it either. The whole pack can feel their pain, and we do our best to make them happy. We're family after all.

Well enough of the emotional overload. I was hoisted up on Peter's shoulders, his hands held onto my legs keeping me steady. I see Scott pulling Issac up onto his shoulders. They are so cute together. I wish they would see the feelings they share for each other. As the pack mom I notice these things. Scott and Issac both dated Allison, And they're all still friends. But Issac And Scott can't seem to admit they're in love. I mean a lot of the others notice too. They are always flirty and cute. They are always touching and laughing. To an outsider it could just be seen as a close brotherly bond, Though that is not the case at all. That's the kind of relationship I have with Scott. Issac and Scott are much closer than that.

I could ramble on about all the pack relationships, and the ships I have. Which will probably eventually happen. But we have a story to tell so lets get on with that, Plus I said ' enough with the emotional overload' didn't I?

The other had partnered off, now Lydia was making groups. Like who would fight who. And obviously Peter and I were paired with Issac and Scott. " You're going down, Stiles." Isssac laughed, seeming proud. Sure he had wolfy strength but I had my spark, Which was going to come in handy.

" We'll see about that little pup." I smiled, as I saw Issac blush. It was a name I was using a lot more lately. Plus it suited him. Better than scarf boy. Like I said the packs been doing alot better. With a lot more healthy friendships.

" When are you gonna stop calling me that mom?" Issac laughed back, USing the nickname most of the pack had started using. All I did was glare. It wasn't threatening by all means, more playful. I got the response I had predicted. Laughs from the others and A cute smile from Issac.

" LET THE GAMES BEGIN!" Lydia yelled, and no one could seem to contain their laughter as we started pushing each other, Trying to get the other to fall. Issac and I have been pushing and shoving at each other for about three minutes. All the other groups had already had the victorious pair.

" come on stiles." Peter and Scott had been encouraging both Issac and I trying to finish the game as it's been going on longer than normal. I soon got the idea to startle Issac by giving him a shock. I just had to wait for him to try and shove me again. Which wasn't long, beans, this was a game of contact. I pushed my spark through to my hands then to my fingertips. I didn't want to hurt him. Wolves don't really like electricity beans It's one of the things that can really hurt them without much effort.

I could tell the shock startled him because he jumped and fell off Scott pulling them both under the water. Which meant Peter and I had won. " WHOA" I was waving my arm around still on Peter's shoulder. Which wasn't a good idea because I feel forward into the water. Scott, Issac, And I quickly surfused laughing and splashing each other. " You cheated. " I looked over to Issac who was pouting like a Puppy. What is It with Wolves and puppy related expressions.

" No, you were allowed to use your wolf strength. So it was fair for me to use my spark. We won fair and square. " I had my usual sassy tone, Everyone knew I was only playing. So I didn't have to worry about hurting anyone's feelings.

The rest of the day was so fun. We left to go get ice cream around 4 pm but soon came back for more splashing related fun. It was nice to see my pack so happy and playful with one another.

A/N This is my attempt at a slow burn, Usually I don't write slow burns, this might not be the best story. 

Word count: 1675 words.