The Fire Within

Chapter 32

*Third POV*

After visiting Malia's grave, Stiles feels so much better than he has in weeks. He will always be grateful to have a boyfriend like Scott that will always be there for him, no matter what. Stiles really appreciates how Scott will comfort and support him. Stiles knows it must not always be easy for Scott, especially since Stiles was with Malia for quite a while and they did love each other a lot. Yet, it doesn't seem to phase Scott at all. Another week passes by and even if Stiles is a lot better than before, he still has nightmares every once in awhile, screaming himself awake. Luckily for him, Scott is almost always there, hugging him and telling him that everything is okay and that it wasn't his fault. It's either Scott or his dad there for him when he wakes up screaming. He will always have someone beside him to comfort him. Stiles doesn't even have words to describe how thankful he is for that, especially since he was the one shutting everyone out for two entire weeks.

It's now Thursday night and Stiles and Scott are watching some movies in Stiles' house on the sofa in the living room, Stiles finally managed to get Scott through the final movie of Star Wars without falling asleep. Scott always seems to be over at Stiles' house these days. Or Stiles is at Scott's. Their friends and family think it's cute how inseparable they are.

"Hey, Stiles?" Scott says as the credits of the movie start to roll on the TV. Stiles hums in reply, having his mouth stuffed with popcorn, Scott's arm draped over Stiles' shoulders, pulling the phoenix close to the werewolf's side. "Um, I was thinking that we should maybe have our first date soon? Lydia told me she's ready when we are. She has something amazing planned apparently." Scott chuckles as he asks timidly to his boyfriend, Scott's cheeks tinged pink slightly. He is glad that it is dark so Stiles can't notice it. However, Stiles does notice Scott's nervous heartbeat. Stiles finds it cute that Scott is nervous and timid about it.

"Only if you want to go on our first date, of course. I don't want to rush into anything." Scott babbles, his face getting hotter with more embarrassment. He has never been the smoothest person in a relationship. Scott is sure Kira can agree to that. Hell, he didn't even realize straight away that they had their first kiss. He made up for it later, but still. What if he does something stupid like that with Stiles?

Stiles can't help but chuckle at Scott's sudden nervousness. "Of course I want to, silly. I'm your boyfriend, remember? I love you." Stiles replies as he turns to gaze into Scott's eyes.

"I love you too." Scott smiles sweetly, starting to relax a little. He doesn't even know why he was nervous in the first place. "So, when do you want to go on this date?" Stiles wiggles his eyebrows mischievously, staring at his boyfriend in the dark room, the only light coming from the TV.

"Does Saturday night sound good?" Scott suggests, watching Stiles with loving eyes. Even if it's dark, Scott can make out Stiles' pearly white smile perfectly. "It sounds perfect." Stiles replies in a sweet and gentle voice. Scott can't help but smile in reply. "Great. It's a date then. I'll just text Lydia-" Scott begins, but Stiles cuts him off with a kiss. Scott's eyes widen in surprise, but quickly kisses back, caressing Stiles' face gently. Stiles pulls away after another second, smirking at Scott's surprised and longing expression. "Text Lydia in the morning. I doubt she'll be awake at this time anyway. Let's just enjoy each other's company." Stiles suggests, grabbing the remote and turning the TV off, making the room even more dark than it was before. Scott's heart skips a beat in excitement.

"O-okay." Scott stutters slightly, causing Stiles to smile. For a true alpha werewolf, Scott has suddenly gotten very nervous. You would think he would be all cool and smooth about it, but nope. And that's how Stiles likes it. He finds Scott's nerves and slight awkwardness cute. Stiles also knows that he is just as guilty of acting that way. Stiles leans in and starts kissing Scott again, closing his eyes, grabbing a fistfull of Scott's shirt in his hands.