Atelophobia (TW soulmate AU)

Chapter 7: Interlude I part 2

A/N: Trigger Warning

*Chris*
As I got closer to Stiles he looked panicked but also too afraid to move. I quickly pulled him into a hug. A hug that he both leaned into and flinched away from. I turned my head to give Noah a look. Stiles is so touched deprived it's not funny. It's actually alarming. Noah had the nerve to look guilty. We are so having a conversation about this. The two of them clearly haven't and their relationship needs it desperately. But for now, I need to focus on Stiles. He needs this. Needs to hear this. I turned back to the boy holding on to his shoulders and looking him dead in the eyes with my face open so hopefully, he can read it easily.

"I forgave you a long time ago Stiles. I knew the Nogitsune was causing the incidents. You haven't lost my trust. I never want to see you hurt or killed. Besides, you'll be seeing a lot more of me anyway and I refuse to kick you from your home."

He looked at me, tears overflowing. 

"Really? You forgive me." 

"Yes Stiles, really." 

He gave a small smile and tilted his head down. Probably trying to get his emotions in check.

"What do you mean I'll be seeing more of you? Does it have anything to do with you kissing my dad?"

Noah spluttered behind me. Stiles sounded so young. 

"Yes. Your father and I are mates." 

"But.... he's mated to my mom." 

"I am, but Chris is my second chance mate," Noah said coming over to us but still keeping his distance. I noticed Stiles stiffen even more and look at Noah with confusion. Confusion that runs deeper than the answer Noah gave. 

"Second chance mates?"
"They're rare. The goddess can choose to give someone a second mate. Either both second chance mates had somehow lost their first in death or by other means. Or one of the second mates was originally born without one." 

"So which one are you?" 

"Why are you asking which one and note if we were those that lost our first mates?" 

"The way you and Victoria were. She was cold towards you. Neither of you acted in love." 

"Well to answer your question. I wasn't gifted with a mate in the beginning. I believe it's because the goddess was waiting to match me with your dad."

Stiles only nodded.  Probably not wanting to think on it anymore at this moment.

"Stiles, are you alright? You seem very emotionally overstimulated." I said. 

"It's been a long day. I just got back from a conversation with Scott and Allison that didn't go well." 

"Meaning?"-Noah

"Scott officially kicked me out of the pack." He said not as upset as he was when he first entered the house. It must've been the conversation that was overall emotional. He's going to need a break before getting into this conversation we need to have with his father. 

"Why don't you go take a nap. Recharge before dinner. All three of us need to have a conversation. One that I think the two of you need to have especially." 

"Why?"-Stiles

"We do?"-Noah

Spoken at the same time. Noah hates confrontation I know. But I have a feeling Stiles needs answers to some things. Based on the way he flinched away from my hug and the surprised look mixed with confusion he gave Noah when he finally spoke up towards him.