Unexpected

Chapter Twenty-Two: Stiles always gets his way

Honestly I forgot how many months Stiles was until I went back and read my story.
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The front door swung open and Stiles jumped up from his spot on the couch rushing towards whoever was at the door. Isaac and Lydia followed behind him obviously just as nervous as he was. Galaxy was first in sight and standing right behind him was Scott, Derek, and Liam. They looked awful and Stiles instantly went to help.

Derek stopped him just before he could help with Scott, "you can't do heavy lifting."

"I'm pregnant not useless." Stiles glared at his boyfriend who gave him a soft smile.

"I didn't say that." Derek with the help of Isaac placed Scott on the couch.

Stiles huffed but nodded just relieved that everybody was safe. Isaac moved to Scott's side a comforting smile on his face. Scott looked up at him and grinned and placed his hand on Isaac's face. Derek wrapped his arm around Stiles's waist and Stiles melted into his touch clutching Derek's hand.  Derek kissed Stiles's head and murmured something about how he was happy to be back with Stiles and Noah.

"Where's Kira and Malia?" Liam questioned picking at the dirt that was in his nails.

"I called them." Lydia finally spoke up, "they're safe and on they're way." 

Sighs of relief filled the room and the silence that was in the room peaceful. Liam took a seat on the wooden floor not wanting to ruin the couch. Isaac was taking the pain away from Scott who groaned moving so that he was practically on Isaac's lap. Stiles watched him intently not sure what to do.

"Someone call Melissa and tell her he's safe." Derek looked around and Lydia brought her phone out once again.

"Scott, why don't you get cleaned up so that Derek can find your wounds." Stiles suggested, "C'mon i'll set up the bath."

Isaac looked hesitant to hand Scott over to Stiles, but he decided that Stiles cared about Scott just as much as he did. Derek grabbed Scott from his spot and helped him up the stairs, not wanting Stiles to have all of Scott's body weight on him. Sense Derek was helping Scott he had missed the annoyed eye roll Stiles had sent his way as they climbed up the stairs. Scott let out another groan his legs aching from all the pain they had been through.

Derek sat Scott on the lid of the toilet and Stiles had started the warm water plugging up the tub so that the water could fill. Derek helped Scott with his shirt, leaves falling from Scott's hair in the process. Stiles snatched some soap from his bedroom and placed it on the side of the tub where Scott could reach it.

"Maybe we should get Isaac." Derek looked up at Stiles who nodded.

"Yeah, good idea." Stiles checked the water on last time before standing back up and going towards the doorway, "Isaac."

Derek could hear every step Isaac was making and how quickly he had gotten up to them. Isaac looked through the door way and Derek moved away from Scott and exited the bathroom to give Isaac easy access. Stiles shut the door behind them and let them have their privacy. 

"Think he'll be okay?" Stiles looked up at Derek who still looked a wreck.

"I'm sure he will be." Derek reassured him with a smile.

~*~

Everyone had returned to Stiles's house and Liam, Derek, and Scott were cleaned and stitched up. Derek had healed perfectly fine along with Liam, but Scott was having a harder time. Galaxy had left claiming he had business to take care of. Derek didn't believe him, but let him go anyway. 

Derek was stitching Scott up by Melissa who was whispering soothing words to her injured son. Stiles stood beside his dad who was watching Melissa with concerned eyes. Derek kept his pace steady and gentle when stitching up Scott, Scott winced every once in a while. The house was silent with exhaustion, everyone was glad that Scott was found and the problem was solved.

"Are you ready to tell us what happened?" Derek finished his last stitch and Scott nodded.

"Yeah." Scott nodded his voice raspy.

The group waited for him to start and Isaac gave him an encouraging head nod. Scott sighed and straightened his posture. The purple bags under Scott's eyes made Stiles feel had for making his best friend stay up and talk, but they needed answers.

"I was taking a walk in the woods like I usually do when I'm stressed." Scott sounded so worn down his words half slurred, "and I had gone a little farther than usual, I didn't think much of it until I started hearing steps near me."

"Steps?" Liam questioned.

"Yeah, footsteps, anyway I-I had gone stealthy...to not draw any attention towards m-myself but that didn't work." Scott's words were slow almost as if it was hard for him to speak, "S-She had hit me over the head with something hard."

"It was a woman?" Stiles gaped at Scott who nodded.

"She said something b-but I couldn't make out what." Scott frowned, "guys I'm really tired can we try this later."

Stiles looked over at his dad who nodded, "Yeah, of course Scott."

Scotty stood up with the help of Isaac and his mother. Everyone else had also gotten up grabbing their stuff ready to leave. Derek stood where he was and watched as Isaac opened the front door for Scott. Everyone left with simple goodbyes or subtle head nods. John locked the front door and sighed looking at Stiles and Derek with an exhausted look.

"What do you two think?" John raised an eyebrow.

"Galaxy knows something and I'm going to question him tomorrow." Derek spoke with determination and Stiles nodded.

"And I'm going with you." Stiles smiled and Derek raised an eyebrow.

"No you're not." Derek scoffed and Stiles felt his eyebrows etch together.

"Why not?" Stiles gaped at Derek who sighed.

"It's not safe." Derek pointed out and John watched as the argument brewed between the two.

"I'm heading to bed boys maybe you should do the same." John suggested as he went up the stairs.

Stiles watched as his father disappeared out of his line of sight and looked back at Derek. Derek's expression was filled with agitation, which was common for the wolf. Stiles sighed.

"I'm not going to be in danger." Stiles rolled his eyes, "I have you."

"And if I can't-"

"You can." Stiles smiled smugly at him, "plus we have an appointment tomorrow so we can go see Galaxy after."

"Sti-" Derek started.

"Now, come on let's go to bed." Stiles interjected.

Derek was going to argue when Stiles grabbed his hand and lead him to his bedroom. Derek sighed knowing he had lost the argument this time. Derek had a feeling he was going to lose many more arguments to come for a very long time.