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When they get home Stiles immediately calls their favorite pizzeria and orders everyone's orders off the top of his head before turning to Ethan, Aiden and Liam who shyly gives him their orders and he smiles at them before finishing the call.
All night they get to know Liam, Aiden and Ethan and Stiles is pleased when he sees Liam sitting between Theo and Malia. He lets himself curl into the side of his mate who throws an arm around his shoulder and runs his hand through Stiles’ hair.
At 2 am that night Stiles drags Derek and Peter outside to explain. He explains that knowing that it was a hunter wouldn’t help Peter when he was crazy and that even though Stiles desperately wanted to trust him he was scared of what Peter would do. He tells them about how Laura called once a week for all that time to see if Peter was getting better. He tells them that he wanted to save her but that she chose not to come back to give them the best shot they could get.
Peter silently cries whilst Derek holds his uncle, tears falling down his own face.
Stiles is scared he fucked up for two seconds before Peter latches onto him and thanks him for telling him and Peter tells Stiles that he fully understands why he didn’t say anything.
It takes two days for Theo to ask Liam out on a date and one phone call from a freaked out Liam later Stiles is proud to say that they went on that date and many, many more.
Ethan and Aiden don’t join the pack but they come to hang out often. They told Stiles and Derek that whilst it sounds nice they aren’t ready to be in a pack yet and the alpha and his mate accept that without a second thought.
One Friday night Stiles walks into the loft and is immediately on guard when he can’t hear anyone. He makes sure his spark is there before he walks in slowly only to find Derek standing there with a single rose in his hands.
Stiles feels the fond smile slap itself onto his face as he walks over to the alpha who lowers the rose to his side in an effort to not crush it as their mouths meet in a calm, loving kiss.
“Any particular reason for this, I’m not complaining but…” Derek gives him another small kiss as he shakes his head.
“I just love you.” Derek gives him a small smile before leading him further into the loft and he hears Stiles gasp at the table full of his favorite foods.
Stiles tugs Derek into a hug and Derek is a little concerned when he smells the tears that are running down his mates face. He pulls back just enough to make eye contact and finds Stiles smiling at him.
“I never thought I would have this. Scott, you, the rest of the pack. I’m happy.” Derek takes his mate's face in his hands before kissing him softly.
“We’re all safe thanks to you. You and I get to live the rest of our lives with our pack and I couldn’t think of a better life.” One more kiss is shared between the pair before they sit down.
Derek starts talking and Stiles lets himself let go as he spends time with the love of his life. He really is happy, sure he still has nightmares about so many things but Derek is always there to help him.
“Hey babe?” Derek tilts his head in an amazing dog impression which brings a smile onto Stiles’ face. “I love you.” Derek gives him a grin as he grabs his hand in his own.
Years later Stiles will look at his pack as they train in the backyard of the rebuilt Hale house and Derek will hook his head over his shoulder as he wraps his arms around Stiles’ waist. The two of them will share a small smile before looking back to their pack, Stiles will fiddle with the ring on Derek’s fingers and smile.
Stiles looks forward to that day but right now he looks at his mate and they smile at each other. All of them are safe and Stiles. Stiles couldn’t be happier.