High on Zipping into Love

High on Zipping into Love: Chapter #19

December 13th

Stiles is in awe of all the work his pack put into making their special day perfect. From the blue and red roses to the red velvet cake. From the wine red tuxedo for himself and the navy blue tuxedo for Derek to the fairy lights at the reception. Every moment from beginning to end is absolutely perfect.

Olivia is a vision in her blue dress as she throws red and blue rose petals. Zeke is adorable in his little red suit as he carries the rings—obsidian wedding bands with a silver engraving of two wolves intertwined as they howl at the moon which is a diamond in the center—up to the front on a blue and red velvet pillow.

Derek and Stiles walk hand in hand up the aisle surrounded by smiling faces as they exchange their vows with Stiles speaking first.

"Derek. Love of my life. Mój Kochany Wilku. As cliche as it is, there are no words to describe what you mean to me and how much I love you. When I first saw you, I was captivated. Not just because of how gorgeous you are but because of how good you are with your son. As a father myself, that's simply a must for the one I'm gonna marry and well you have that not just with your son but with my daughter as well. They say actions speak louder than words.

"I remember every hug, every kiss, every touch, every smile, every comfort you've given me when I needed it or even just because you wanted to. I will never refuse a kiss, a hug, or a touch because you're the one giving those to me. You've loved my daughter and been an amazing father to her.

"You've been patient, understanding and the calm to my chaos. You've seen the good, the bad and the terrifying, like my hair in the morning and me in superhero boxers..." he waits for the resulting laughter to die down before continuing. "You're still here and I know that you'll never leave me. So today, in front of our friends, loved ones and in front of our kids, I promise to love you, Derek Spencer Hale. When you're happy I will laugh with you. When you're sad I will cry with you. When you're struggling, I will help carry the load. No matter what you face, I'll be right by your side facing it too. I love you."

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At this point there isn't a dry eye in the area and Derek takes a minute to collect himself, squeezing Stiles's hands tightly as he meets his gaze. "Stiles. My Sun and Moon. Moja Alfa. It's not cliche but if it is then I must be too because I too find that words are not enough to convey the depth of my love for you. When I saw you, I'll admit I was in lust, but that lust began to shift and become love. It never disappeared completely though."

Stiles's cheeks flush dark red and Derek chuckles as he continues. "I've never been in love. I had no idea how soon was too soon to say those words. I had no idea how to figure out if you felt the same without just saying the words. So, I gathered my courage and said them with no expectations. I just couldn't fight myself anymore on whether or not to tell you. When Zeke and I went up on the course I was nervous, but I was no longer scared because you have a way of making people feel completely safe. You were all he talked about the entire weekend, and he loves you.

"You have been a father to him in ways I haven't because your strengths help my weaknesses. Together we have built a family and I look forward to what the future holds for us. I'll take you in your superhero boxers with bed head and bad breath any day because I love you."

Everyone is silent as they listen to the two men express their love for each other.

"So, because you've dried every tear, kissed every hurt to make it better, matched every laugh and smile, I promise my heart to you forever with our friends and family to witness it. Just as you have entrusted me with your heart, I trust you with mine. I love you Mieczyslaw Genim Stilinski, from here to the stars to infinity..."

Zeke and Olivia pipe up. "And BEYOND!!!!"

Everyone laughs as Stiles and Derek wipe the tears away still sporting grins. They take the rings from Zeke and exchange them. It's almost sensual the way Stiles slips Derek's ring on the ring finger of his left hand and just as intimate when Derek does the same, slipping Stiles's ring on the ring finger of Stiles's left hand.

They kiss and everyone howls making them pull apart and laugh. "May I present the new couple, Mr. & Mr. Stilinksi-Hale!"

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At the end of the evening, Stiles and Derek gather their kids around the table where Cora, Talia and Peter are waiting. Olivia hops up onto Peter's lap and smiles. "What are the papers for, Uncle Peter?"

"Well, your daddies and I were talking, and we put the paperwork together so that Derek can ask you a very important question and Stiles can ask Zeke a very important question."

Olivia turns to look at Derek. "What are you gonna ask me., Tata?"

Derek takes a seat facing her and takes her hand in his. "You are my daughter, Olivia and I love you so so much. When your dad and I talked, I asked if I could adopt you."

"Adopt me? Like be my daddy in every single way?" she asks in a soft voice, her eyes filling with tears.

Derek pulls her into his arms and holds her close. "Yes."

Olivia grips his shirt tight and starts to cry. "Yes. I want you to be my daddy always and forever!"

Stiles turns to Zeke who is tugging on his hand. "You're gonna adopt me too, Tatuś?"

"If that's okay with you, I would really like to."

Zeke attaches himself to Stiles like a koala and nods, his voice muffled against Stiles's stomach. "I love you, Tatuś."

Stiles kisses the top of his head and smiles. "Love you too, Cub."

Peter takes care of all the paperwork stating that Olivia Claudia Rose Stilinki-Hale & Ezekiel Luca Stilinski-Hale are the children of Mieczyslaw and Derek Stilinski-Hale.

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Less than twenty-four hours later Stiles and Derek are on their honeymoon in New Zealand. After a video call with their kids, they spend the night mapping out each other's bodies until they know them as well as they know their own.

There's a fireplace in their room and Stiles loves the warmth that coats them inside and out. They leave the balcony doors open with the curtains closed and it's beautiful the way they flutter in the wind.

Feeling safe, satiated and sleepy they drift off easily, bare skin against the silky sheets, with their legs intertwined and the sheet barely up to their hips.