Soul Sparked

Chapter 11: Eyes of Red

Stiles woke up to fingers being run through his hair and slowly blinked his eyes open. "Hey Izzy," he mumbled.

"Hey," he said quietly. "How are you feeling?"

Stiles shrugged. "I could be better, but I talked to Jacks. So things are looking up even if I've got something to fix."

Isaac nuzzled his nose against Stiles's neck and then smiled. "Well you're you and you always make things right. Can I help besides letting you sleep in my bed?"

Stiles smiled. "Well actually is Cora busy?" Isaac shook his head. "Hmm. Alright. Can I shower here and then I'll head over?"

"Have at it. You're always welcome here."

***

After his shower Stiles changed into a t-shirt and athletic shorts before heading back to his dorm. He could sense two people and breathed out before going in. Sure enough Derek was asleep on their couch and Cora was at the kitchen island drinking coffee. Stiles let his eyes land on Derek briefly, smiling at how peaceful he looked before heading to the kitchen.

Cora raised an eyebrow at him. "Good Morning, Stiles," she whispered.

"Morning," he greeted quietly. "Is there coffee left?" He grabbed a mug and poured himself a cup adding some cream and sugar to it before leaning back against the counter, his eyes unintentionally landing on Derek again.

"You know staring is rude right Stiles?"

Stiles's cheeks twinged pink, and he cleared his throat, taking a drink. "Sorry. It's just I've never seen him not upset."

Cora gave a small smile. "Yeah well, it's rare but you don't mind him being here do you?" she asked uncertainly.

"Of course not. He's pack, not to mention he's your brother. So he's as welcome as Liam and Isaac."

"Isaac got a text this morning," she whispered.

Stiles looked at Cora. "From him ?" She nodded and Stiles sighed. "You know if Scott doesn't leave Izzy alone, I'm going to kick his ass. It's his own damn fault for hooking up with that girl when he was dating Isaac," he huffed, his eyes flickering their grayish purple color.

Cora got up and went over to him, laying a gentle hand on Stiles's arm to comfort him and then scented him. "I know."

Stiles set his mug down and wrapped his arms around Cora scenting her in return. "I have to go for a bit today. Okay?" he said quietly.

"Where?"

"If I tell you, you have to promise not to tell anyone and not follow me."

Cora nuzzled her nose against Stiles's neck and sighed. "Fine. Tell me."

***

Derek rubbed his eyes and sat up slowly, his eyes scanning the dorm.

"Afternoon sleepy head."

"Hmm?" Derek mumbled as his eyes fell on Stiles leaning against the counter. "Oh, um I talked to Cora and she said I could um stay," he stuttered out.

Stiles raised an eyebrow and gestured. "She's in the shower. Isaac is taking her on a date this afternoon," he explained.

"Oh. Well I should probably go then," he said and moved to get up.

"Or you could have a cup of coffee," Stiles offered.

Derek frowned slightly and glanced around before looking at Stiles and tilting his head. "You're offering me coffee?" he asked skeptically.

Stiles rolled his eyes and grabbed another mug. "It is customary to offer such things to guests. Plus, I sort of need to say something to you," he admitted almost timidly, as he poured the coffee. "Cream or sugar?"