Home (Sciles AU)

Chapter 21

Stiles POV

After another half an hour or so of lying there on the picnic blanket, having a mixture of making out with each other, talking and laughing happily, we finally decide that it's time to head back. We start packing up the picnic and honestly, I haven't felt this happy in such a long time. I feel elated and it's like I just can't stop smiling. I never thought things could have turned out so well, it's like a dream come true. We confessed how we really felt about each other, we shared our first kiss, Scott asked if I wanted to be his boyfriend and I immediately said yes. I know not everything will be straightforward and easy, given both of our pasts with previous partners, but I also know that I really want this. I want Scott. We will make it work. I'm sure our friends and family will be thrilled for us. Especially Allison and Lydia it seems, considering they set this up for us. It was mischievous for them to do that, but I am grateful that they did. Who knows if Scott and I would have ever confessed without the help of our friends?

Once Scott and I have packed up everything, I pick up the basket and we start heading out of the small clearing in comfortable silence, the two of us still smiling like crazy. I smile even more and my heart leaps a little bit when Scott reaches out and gently holds onto my hand. It's nice. It's such a relief to not have to be afraid of the person that is supposed to love me potentially hitting me or insulting me in some way, like James did all the time with me. I know Scott would never do that, and that makes me happier than Scott will ever know. It still scares me how I thought I deserved what James was doing to me when I was with him. I had no self confidence whatsoever in that relationship. I'm just glad that it's all behind me now. Sure, I'm still recovering from it, as it does take a long time to fully recover, but I know I have the best people by my side to help me through it, which really does make all the difference.

Scott and I finally reach his car, so we place the picnic basket in the back before we both jump into the front seats, closing the doors behind us.

"I wonder what Claudia and Jason will think about the two of us? I mean, probably the only real difference for them is that they would be seeing a lot more of us." I ask Scott curiously. He stares out the windshield for a few moments, considering how to answer my question before turning to me.

"Well, considering we've both obviously taught them that having two parents of the same gender is fine, I don't really see any reason why they'd be unhappy. Like you said, the only difference will be that they'll see more of us, and more of each other, which I'm sure they won't complain about. They'll probably have to get used to more sleepovers too." Scott replies, giving me a wink at the end of his statement, causing me to blush. Scott chuckles at my reaction before putting the key into the ignition and starting the car, pulling out of the parking lot.

"Mm, I feel like there should be a better, more adult term for that." I giggle as Scott starts driving towards Lydia's house.

"What? Staying the night?" Scott questions me with a laugh.

"Yeah, probably. There really aren't that many other terms," I respond with a smile as I gaze out window, watching as the scenery flies by.

"Maybe one day, we could move in together. Just a thought. Obviously it doesn't have to be any time soon, considering we only just got together, and I don't know about you, but... In time, I can imagine us living together." Scott tells me, stammering slightly, sounding nervous. I glance over to him and give him a happy smile. I reach out and gently place my hand over Scott's hand, which is on the gear stick.