High on Zipping into Love

High on Zipping into Love: Chapter #17

On the last Saturday of the month of July, Stiles is up on the Cub Course by the ziplines when he hears his radio crackle to life. "Cabin to Alpha."

"Go for Alpha."

"I think you need to look down, Alpha. Someone is trying to get your attention."

Stiles turns his head to glance down and gasps when he sees Olivia and Zeke. They're each wearing one of the new Howlin' Heights t-shirts. The shirts are blue with white wolves on them. Zeke's sleeve says cub. The two kids are holding a poster up.

Our Daddy is the best! He loves us. He protects us. He keeps us safe.

He makes us laugh. He tucks us in at night. He sings to us and reads us stories.

Because our daddy loves us so much, we want to ask him if he will do so for the rest of our lives.

Stiles feels tears forming and looks down further to see Derek. Said man is also in a blue Howlin' Heights t-shirt. His sleeve says Bear in white. Stiles then notices his boyfriend is down on one knee. "So how about it, Alpha? Will you marry us?"

Stiles nods vigorously and takes the zipline down to his family. He throws himself at Derek kissing him hard and desperate. When he pulls back, he is squeezed tightly between an eight year old and a seven year old, while Derek takes Stiles's left hand and slips the ring on his ring finger.

Zeke beams up at him. "Now I have two daddies!!"

"Me too!" Olivia squeals and Stiles cups Derek's cheek with his left hand, the ring glinting in the sun as they kiss again, softer and more intimate.

It's only after someone clears their throat that Stiles realizes they're not alone. Surrounding their family of four is Cora, Erica, Boyd, Jackson, Isaac, Theo, Allison, Kira, Aleks, and several guests. Stiles hugs every single one of them, grumbling as he does about them knowing about this.

After Stiles makes his way back around to Derek, he notices a taller woman nearby who is watching them with a soft smile on her face. Standing contiguous with her is an intimidating looking man, with sharp knowing blue eyes and a smirk that looks like it was born on his face. Derek looks at Stiles to say something and then follows his gaze. "Mom! Uncle Peter!"

The man and woman make their way over and embrace Derek with smiles on their faces. Peter is the first to address Stiles. "So, you are the man who has captured the heart of my nephew and great nephew?"

Stiles's cheeks twinge pink. "Yes? Yes. I have. I mean he did just ask me, well the three of them asked me to marry him. So, I would say yes. I mean I did say yes and—"

"Peter you're making the poor dear a nervous wreck," Talia chides and smiles at Stiles. "Don't let him ruffle your feathers, dear. He's a marshmallow at heart. It's so nice to meet you. I have never seen my son look at anyone the way he looks at you. Little Zeke is smitten too, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for you."

Stiles tears up again. "Thank you, Mrs. Hale," he says quietly.

Talia pulls him into a hug. "Please call me Talia."

"Talia." Stiles melts into the hug because it's been ten years since he last had a mom hug.

Peter takes Stiles aside and gives him a sincere smile. "I know I'm a bit much, but I am truly happy that you'll be joining our family. You and your daughter. I was told by a frankly terrifying blonde woman that you are off for the day and therefore have no reason that you can't go to dinner with us to celebrate your engagement."

Stiles looks at Erica who winks at him and then chuckles. "I guess I need to go grab my things."

"Excellent! We shall see you there. The reservation is at 5 pm."

With that Peter and Talia make their way to their car and head out. After retrieving his things and hanging up his gear, Stiles joins Derek and the kids in his jeep. They head home to get changed before heading out to meet Talia and Peter at the restaurant where they spend a couple hours celebrating their engagement and getting to know their soon to be family.

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One Month Later

Stiles goes to get groceries and takes Zeke with him. "We'll be back soon. Any last requests?"

"Can you get cinnamon graham crackers please, Daddy?" Olivia asks.

Zeke grins. "And goldfish crackers, please!"

"Absolutely. That's your only snack for now though. We can get something else the next time. Okay?"

"Okay!" they chorus.

Stiles peeks his head into the living room. "Anything for you, Der?" he asks as he leans down over the back of the couch.

Derek leans up to peck his fiancé on the lips. "White chocolate would be amazing but I'm okay without it. I have you after all."

"Mm," Stiles hums as he kisses his fiancé again. "I am pretty sweet." They pull away when two sets of giggles sound next to them.

Derek gestures to the couch. "Olivia, do you want to come help me pick our movie?"

"Yes!"

Stiles helps Zeke into his jacket. "Ready to head out, Cub?"

Zeke nods and follows Stiles out to the jeep. Once they're both in and buckled up, Stiles pulls out and heads to the store, the two of them singing along to Kings and Queens by Ava Max.

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It's getting late and neither Stiles nor Zeke are back yet.

Just after the sun sets, rain starts pouring. One moment Olivia is just fine, sitting on the couch while Derek makes some hot chocolate, and the next she's not. She gets quiet and stiles fidgeting in small jerks. "Olivia?"

When she doesn't reply, Derek makes his way back to the living room. Olivia is sitting on the couch, hugging her knees to her chest and her eyes are unseeing.

Derek immediately latches onto what's going on and remembers what Stiles told him, grateful he asked. He keeps his voice soft, as he wraps Olivia up in a blanket that Stiles made for her and lays them down on the couch.

"I'm here, Olivia," he whispers. "I've got you. You're safe."

He guides her ear to rest over his heart so that the beat of it can calm her. When her breathing evens out and her body relaxes, Derek feels like he could cry. He hates that she has to go through this but he's so pleased that he could help. It warms his heart that she trusts him.

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When Stiles gets back, the soft smile of relief that adorns his face makes Derek proud. He's grateful that Stiles told him what he'd need to do for Olivia.

Once the groceries are put away, both Zeke and Stiles, put on dry clothes aka pajamas. Stiles kisses Olivia's forehead and then Derek's, smiling when Zeke looks at him expectantly. He places a kiss on Zeke's head as well and the family of four curls up on the couch together, settling in for their movie.