A/N: This is just a one shot that came to me while I was listening to "Whatever It Is" by the Zac Brown Band. The plot started snaking its way through my mind and when I got home, I put the song on constant replay and this is what I got as a result.
Derek and Stiles' Wedding
Enjoy!
Whatever It Is
This was the moment they both have been waiting for; two long years and the moment was finally here.
Two years can bring on many changes and challenges, but somehow, their love continued to grow, making them grow stronger by the seconds.
If you were to ask them how they did it, they would just shrug; they too did not have the answer to what allowed them to stay together for so long and survive the trials and tribulations they faced day-to-day. But, in reality, the two lovers were just meant to be, meant to spend their lives together, meant to be one.
But, today, today those hard times were behind them, forgotten, as today was the day that the two lovers become one in the eyes of the 'real' world. All preparations, running around, cake tasting, color scheme and the sacred place had been chosen; it was now time to walk down the aisle and become surrounded by their closest family members and friends.
"Where the fuck is my tie?"
"Where's my other shoe?"
"Watch where you're going!"
"Where are the rings?"
"Do these pants make my ass look big?"
"Is everyone…" The Sheriff walked into a mad house. Lydia and Allison were standing in front of a tall mirror, trying to help the other one dress and fix each other's make-up. Scott was hopping on one foot while he was trying to get his other shoe on and tripping over boxes that were thrown on the floor.
"'Umf' I'm okay!" the young beta shouts as he gets back up, proceeding with putting on his shoe.
Mr. Stilinski smiles at his extended family. Ever since he found out about the whole werewolf thing, or 'furry little problem' as Stiles liked to call it, the Sheriff grew fond of having the pack around and wouldn't have it any other way. Sure, he didn't like Derek at first, and possibly shot the man when his son brought him over for the first time, but now, Derek was part of the family, and today was setting it in stone.
The older Stilinski man looked around the room, his brow drawing together, seeing that his son was nowhere to be found. "Has anyone seen Stiles?" All heads shoot up, shock and confusion written on their faces.
Scott started to panic first, "Shit! Shit! Shit! I lost Stiles! Derek's going to kill me!" the young man started pacing back in forth in the small room of the church that was serving as a temporary dressing room for the wedding party, minus Derek, Jackson and Danny, who were on the opposite side of the church getting ready.
"Ok, ok, we were…." Scott started mumbling to himself, trying to think of where he might have lost Stiles. His eyes would grow in excitement when he thought he had an idea of where his best friend was but as soon as the light bulb flashed, Scott would shake his head and continue to pace and think.
The two girls in the room were starting to panic whilst watching their fellow pack mate pulling at his hair in frustration.
"How the hell did you loose him, Scott? Five miles, five miles you two drove…" Lydia stops her rampage, unaware that she was signaling her inner wolf. "The bathroom." All eyes were on her. "He's in the bathroom." Scott starts to head to the bathroom when Lydia stops him. "Sheriff, I think you better go."
Scott stands where he is as the Sheriff nods his thanks and starts off towards the bathroom, which was right down the hallway.
The door to the room was locked. Sheriff Stilinski put his ear up to the door, listening and he could hear it, heavy and shaky breathing; the Sheriff knocks. "Stiles?"
A moment of silence
"Stiles, can I come in?"
Shuffling behind the door, click of the lock, the door opens and the father steps into the lighted room. Mr. Stilinski took in the appearance of his son, who was standing in front of him. Stiles' cheeks were streaked with shed tears, his eyes were red and his chest was rising and falling heavily.
"Stiles." The Sheriff brought his only child into a warm embrace; sobs wracked through the younger man's body as he allowed more tears to be shed, through the sobbing, Stiles' voice could be heard.
"I-I wish s-she was h-here."
"I know, me too, but she is here, she has always been here." Stiles' sobs started to diminish as he listened to his father talk. "She would be so proud of you. Everything that you have done, everything that you will do, she'd be so proud."
oOo
"How are you not freaking out? I'm not the one getting married and I'm freaking out!" Jackson was running about the room, trying to get himself dressed.
Danny and Derek were smoothing out their suits and tying their ties as they watched Jackson.
"Jacks, chill."
"Danny, how the hell do you expect me to 'chill'?" Danny stood in his friend's path and placed his hands on Jackson's shoulders, looking him directly in the eyes.
"Everything is fine, just look at Derek, he's completely calm; isn't that right Derek?" No response. "Derek?" Danny and Jackson turned to face their alpha, who was now sitting on the couch, eyes staring at nothingness and little beads of sweat starting to form on his forehead.
"Derek? You ok man?" Danny and Jackson walked over to their alpha and knelt down in front of Derek.
"I'm getting married."
"This can't be good."
"I-I'm getting married."
"Yes, we established this two months ago."
"Danny, what do we do?"
"I…" Derek shot up from his position on the couch, making a dash for the window.
"Oh no you don't!" Danny and Jackson scrambled, blocking their alpha from escaping.
"I-I can't, I can't do this."
"Yes you can and you will."
"What if Stiles doesn't want to? What if he doesn't say 'I do'?"
"Derek, chill, everything is going to be fine." Danny tries soothing the alpha and looks to his fellow pack mate for some help.
"H-he's right. You're going to finish getting dressed, go out into the sanctuary and watch Stiles walk down the aisle, all smiles directed directly at you and only you." Derek's shoulders started to loosen up, which Jackson and Danny took as a signal to embrace their alpha, comforting felling surrounding Derek as he felt his pack.
He could feel Jackson and Danny's wolf; he could feel Allison and Lydia's love and Scott's nervousness. But most of all, he could feel his mate.
"Stiles!" Derek starts to turn around to make his way through the door but was stopped once more.
"Nuh uh, you are not going to him."
"But…"
"No, I'll go check on him if you want but you are not leaving this room until it is time." Danny ordered. "Jackson, make sure he doesn't step one foot out of this room while I go check on the others." Jackson nodded, but he was just as equally nervous as the alpha standing beside him.
Danny left the room, making his way to the other side of the church.
oOo
Stiles' crying had ceased when the father-son duo sat on the floor of the bathroom, talking about old times and laughed at the memories.
Mr. Stilinski had his arm wrapped around his son's shoulders, while Stiles' head rested against his father's shoulder. "I'm so proud of you." Stiles continued to stare at the tiled floor. "Who would have thought that little hyperactive kid would be here, getting ready to get married?"
"Hey!" The Sheriff chuckles.
"Just remember that no matter what, I will always love you."
"Love you too, dad."
oOo
"It's Danny, let me in." The door opens, revealing the three occupants of the room. "Where's Stiles? Is he ready? The ceremony is starting in five minutes."
"Stiles is with his father." Lydia answers. "How's Derek?"
"He almost jumped out the window but I have Jackson watching him."
"I can't believe this day is finally here." Scott was sitting on the couch.
"It's about damn time that those two get married." Danny replies, looking down at his watch. "Shit! The ceremony is supposed to start like now!"
Scott stood up, "I'll get Stiles." Scott and Danny walk out of the room together, going in different directions to gather the two lovers. Scott reaches the bathroom door, knocking lightly. "Stiles, it's time."
oOo
Light piano music starts playing in the church as Derek, followed by Danny and Jackson, walk into where the wedding will be taking place. The small church was filled with Scott's mother, Stiles' aunts, uncles and cousins and old friends of the Hales.
The music switched, signaling that it was time for Stiles to start his walk down the aisle, the last time that he will be known as Stiles Stilinski.
Behind the double doors, Stiles fixes his suit nervously. His father places his hand on Stiles' shoulder. "You ready?" too nervous to talk, Stiles shakes his head as his response. The doors were about to open when Stiles stops them. "Stile?"
"I-I have to talk to Derek."
"He's just right out there, can't it wait?"
"J-Just give me a moment." The Sheriff turns around, letting his son have his space. "Derek." Stiles whispers, immediately getting his mate's attention; through their bond, they can talk to one another in complete silence.
"Stiles? Everything ok?"
"E-everything's perfect, I-I just… I love you."
"Love you too, Stiles."
The conversation ends, both lovers smiling and knowing that this is where their new life will begin, a chapter ending and a new one beginning.
Stiles turns to his father. "I'm ready."
The double doors open.
oOo
"It is my pleasure to present, for the first time, Mr. and Mr. Hale!" Whistling and cheers echo throughout the dance hall as Stiles and Derek enter, their hands intertwined. The newly weds walk to the center of the dance floor and dancing their first song as husband and husband.
As the two swayed side to side, lost in each other's eyes, other guests slowly made their way to the dance floor.
"I love you." Stiles smiles, never breaking eye contact with the love of his life; their lips connect in a deep, passionate kiss, filled with impossibly more love.
Breaking from the kiss, Stiles smiles mischievously, pulling Derek's head closer to his to whisper something in Derek's ear.
Derek's head snaps up, eyes flashing red in excitement. The alpha picks up his mate, carrying him out of the reception bridal style. The others of the pack were too busy dancing the night away to hear the strong howl from their alpha, claiming his mate in every way possible.