High on Zipping into Love

High on Zipping into Love: Chapter #22

Ten Months Later: Halloween

It has been a busy month for the Stilinski-Hale family as Stiles works to make costumes for his kids and their friends as well as himself and Derek. Not to mention working at Howlin' Heights every day. Needless to say he's grateful that Erica has taken on more responsibility, allowing him to have every other weekend off if he wants it but he rarely does so. Still it's nice to know that he can.

At the moment Stiles is finishing up the finishing touches on the last costume for their little cubs and friends. This year they are doing Star Wars again but with a few changes. The kids have convinced Cora to go as BB-8, because at two months pregnant, she's rounder and because she has to go trick or treating with them, they decided that's who she has to be.

Aria, Sadie and Max are joining them again as Jaina Solo, Korr Sella, and Han Solo respectively. Zeke's new friends, Thomas, Oliver and Zoe are going as Finn, Kylo Ren and Rey respectively.

Which means lastly that Stiles and Derek will round out the group as Anakin Sywalker and Darth Vader.

The night before Halloween Stiles stares with pride at all eleven costumes that he handmade himself. He gets emotional because of course he does since it was his mother who taught him how to sew. He has made costumes for Olivia since she was a baby and has carried that over to Zeke and the other kids that Zeke and Olivia have become friends with.

He's even more emotional this year as he looks at the costumes for Olivia who will be Leia and Zeke who will be Luke. When he asked them who they wanted to be it was Zeke who suggested Leia and Luke because-" We're brother and sister now! "

Stiles lets a tear fall because he's just so damn happy and even more proud.

"They look amazing Stiles," Derek whispers from his place in the doorway.

Stiles blushes and turns to look at his husband. "Yeah?"

Derek walks over and pulls Stiles close, placing a kiss to his lips. "Yeah. I'm in awe of your talent."

Stiles's hands find their place on Derek's hips as Derek sways them a little. "So do you want a trick or a treat for Halloween?"

Derek smirks. "Can't I have both?"

"Mm..." Stiles hums with a nip at Derek's bottom lip. "Depends if you're naughty or nice."

"I thought that was Christmas," Derek teases.

"Well I would hope you wouldn't only be naughty then. I kinda like the naughty man in my bed."

"Minx," Derek groans in a husky whisper.

"I prefer vixen."

Cora knocks on the door startling them but they don't pull away from each other, instead just turning to look at her. "I thought you were making costumes."

Stiles smiles. "I just finished them. Are you here to try yours on?"

"No, I'm sure it'll look amazing because you're the one who made it. Plus, you know if I try it on and the kids get wind of it then they'll want to try theirs on too. So let's wait."

Derek nods and Stiles pouts. "Oh all right, fine. Just know that you are going to be the best BB-8 to ever freaking BB-8!!"

Cora grins and rolls her eyes fondly. "I believe you. Now the slumber party is going to commence once everyone is back from trick or treating right?"

"Yes. I already worked everything out with the parents. We'll have eight little cubs hanging with us," Stiles confirms with a smile.

Derek kisses his husband's cheek. "I love it when you're excited."

Stiles kisses him and beams. "You make me happy."

"Ew barf. Get a room!"

"We had one until you came in and interrupted!" Stiles retorts with a quirked brow. "It isn't our fault you are unable to handle the cuteness of our true love."

Derek nods sagely. "Mawwige. Mawwige is what bwings us togeva today. And wuv..."

"Twu wuv!" Stiles finishes, smiling dopily at Derek.

"I get it. You're in love and newly married. Now what about..." She trails off because they're not paying any attention to her, too lost in each other and she figures she should go before she sees parts of her brother she never wants to see. She at least has the sense to close the door for them.

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At 5 pm on October 31st, the Stilinski-Hale home is a chaotic mess of eight children getting dressed in their handmade Halloween costumes eager to go get some candy.

Stiles makes sure everyone is suited up and has their candy bag before ushering them to the front door. "All right, cubs. Listen up."

Eight pairs of eyes land on him and he smiles. "We're about to depart on a daring journey that will involve an expedition across the galaxy. We have many places to visit and not a lot of time to do so. You will be handed a lot of important pieces of galactic intel. Some may be sweet. Some may be salty. Some may be sour but all of them are vital to the mission. Do not start to go through the intel until we are safely back here at the base. Are we all on the same page?"

"Yes!" they all chorus and with that the little Star Wars company marches out in search of their first bits of intel that comes in the form of sour patch kids.

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By the end of the night, eight sleepy padawans are led safely home by Darth Vader aka Derek and Anakin Skywalker aka Stiles. Cora as BB-8 brings up the rear and it's not long before those eight padawans are wide awake, eager to go through their intel.

Candy is traded left and right as dibs are called. They are each allowed three pieces of candy before Stiles packs the rest away for each of them to take home when their parents come to get them in the morning.

They get the kids changed out of their costumes, that Stiles will wash and add to his Costume Library , and into pajamas so they can get started on the sleepover part of the night. Everyone gets a sleeping bag out and picks their spot on the floor, while Cora pops the popcorn, Stiles gets the juice and Derek puts in the movie.

Eight pairs of eyes are glued to the screen as Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker plays on the tv. The only sounds are the munching of popcorn, crinkling of candy wrappers and sipping of juice.

Derek, Cora and Stiles get situated on the couch all having changed into pajamas themselves and settle in for the duration of the movie. Stiles eagerly devours the Reese's Pieces that Derek got for him while Derek eats his Junior Mints at a more sedate pace and Cora sucks on the cherry lifesavers that the kids didn't want.

All in all their first Halloween as a married couple has been a huge success. When the parents pick their kids up in the morning all six of Olivia and Zeke's friends ask to go again next year to which they get an enthusiastic yes from Stiles whose brain is already thinking up what costumes he can make.

It's bad enough that Derek decides to distract him with several treats and tricks in many different positions that their California king bed is perfect for. That and a few that can be done deliciously up against the wall and a couple the shower is perfect for and...well Cora made sure to think ahead and plan a day out with the kids.