Once a year Sheriff Stilinski had to physically drag his son out of bed and force him to go to school. It was the worst feeling ever having to see his son crying in his bed wanting not to leave it, but he had to be strong and try to do what's best for his son.
It took everything in the sheriff to not let his son stay in bed all day but he knew if he let him do that it would just worsen the issue. Plus it's what stiles' mother would do if the issue had been the other way around. She always knew what to do when it came to both of them. She definitely would not want to see her only son miserable at her father's death so papa Stilinski tried his hardest to make the day go by quickly and easy for stiles.
At first he let him have the day off from school and instead took him out to his favorite places to try to get the kid's mind off of his mother's death. He no longer could take him out due to his hours at work increasing and although It killed him not to spend time with his son on this day he had to force his son to school and face things on his own.
"Stiles.. You know your mom would want you to go to school if things were reversed. Just try to think about the good times we shared with her and try not to think about the bad things ok. I love you" Said the sheriff as he hugged his son, not wanting to let go.
"I know dad, I'll try ok. Be safe at work ok. I love you too" Stiles said as he hugged his father tightly, not wanting to let go either. They both let go and stiles walked to his jeep looking at his dad watching him as he sat in the jeep before turning it on and heading to school.
School pretty much went the same way for Danny although he did notice stiles being less hyper than he usually is. Everyone knew stiles could be really annoying once he started babbling and asking questions, but something about him being so quiet made Danny feel sort of worried about him.
It wasn't until he found the teen in a bathroom stall crying that he wanted to help the teen get back to his usual self. Which was strange behavior since Danny usually liked his peace and quiet and stiles was no peace and quiet kind of guy.
"Stiles... Are you ok? It's me Danny" The jock waited at the door of the stall for a response but all he heard was Stiles sniffling.
When he got no response he went into the stall next to him "Stiles…I don't know what's wrong but I know that I don't like you being silent, it's just not like you with the whole ADHD thing."
He waited to hear some kind of response but nope just sniffling. "I know you're thinking this is really weird since I'm usually annoyed by you but I've gotten used to being annoyed by you and not being attacked with questions is a very strange feeling and I don't like it."
"I-I I'm ok…" Stiles managed to get out before sniffling again. "Stiles… If you were ok you wouldn't be crying right now. Now please tell me what's wrong?"
Stiles sighed "It's the anniversary of my mom's death today…" He whispered as if that would help in not remembering what day it was today.
Danny came out of the stall and stood in front of stiles stall. "I'm sorry…but I think your mom wouldn't want you to be sad about it so here's the deal; I'm going to take you out ok and guess where we're going" Danny proclaimed.
"You don't have to…" stiles said coming out of the stall. "I know I don't but I want to ok now take a guess where we're going." Danny said hugging the teen.
Stiles shrugged "The movies?"
"No were going to the fair and we're going to have fun ok." It sounded more of a command to stiles. "That sounds nice but I have to make food for my dad since I'm trying to get him to watch what he eats." Stiles tries to give the tanned jock a smile but his face wasn't working with him apparently.
"Well we'll cook something for your dad before going to the fair and I'm not taking no for an answer. So I'll meet you after school by your jeep and I'll follow you with my car to your house." Danny said with a smile and turned around to exit the bathroom.
Stiles stood there and shook his head 'did that really just happen?' Stiles wondered.
Scott rushed into the bathroom and walked towards the puzzled teen. "Stiles, buddy are you ok?" Scott asked worried remembering what day it is at the last minute.
"I'm much better than I was a couple of minutes ago thanks to Danny." Stiles said allowing only one side of his face to smile.
Scott looked at him confused and honestly when wasn't he? "Thanks to Danny? What do you mean by that?"
Stiles stared at his clueless friend "He noticed I was really quiet today and came in when I was crying and asked me what was wrong and so I told him and now he's going to take me to the fair after we cook something for my dad. He also said he doesn't like it when I'm quiet which I don't know how to take that. I mean yea he said I annoyed him but he got used to me asking questions and talking and stuff and I really don't know how to interpret that."
Scott let out a sigh of release "Well it seems he brought you back to your normal self." He smiled at his friend and they left for class like any other usual day.
The day went by pretty smoothly after his talk with Danny in the restroom. He knew there was a reason everyone liked the tanned jock and never gave him any trouble. To say he was excited for that night would be an understatement.
First, He was going out with someone other than Scott and that was just amazing since no one really seemed to want to hang out with him; He understood why but it still sucked that people didn't give themselves the chance to really get to know him.
Second, He was going to the fair which was one of stiles favorite places.
And last but not least, he was going with Danny; who was not Scott. Although he might see Scott there with Allison but he didn't want to think of that. It's not that he didn't like Allison, he did, she was nice and pretty but she did sort of steal his best friend. Scott barely hangs out with him and when he does he usually ends up escaping to Allison's house.
As he waits for Danny to come out he thinks of what to make his dad to eat and what ingredients he might need in case he doesn't have them at home. "We should make him a pita pizza with lots of vegetables and some low cholesterol sauce" Danny suggests as he approaches stiles.
"Huh" Stiles turns around quickly to see the tanned jock smiling at him. "I said a pita pizza with lots of vegetables and some low cholesterol tomato sauce. He won't be able to tell it's really healthy due to the bread and vegetables being really good for you" He repeated.
"Oh ok umm I think we'll have to go buy some of that sauce and bread because I'm sure we don't have that at home." "Yea that's fine, let's just go to your house first to drop off my car or your car" Danny said nodding his head.
When they reach stiles house Danny gets out and tells stiles to get in his car to go to the market.
"Wait you know this song?" Danny asked turning to stiles who was singing along to 'The Hook Up – Britney Spears'. "What yea I do this song is basically sex." Stiles replied. "You do know who sings it right?" Danny asked puzzled. "No I don't. Of course I do!" Stiles replied sarcastically.
"I had a Britney phase ok" He explained. "That's just weird" Danny laughed while trying to shake the image of stiles trying to learn the 'I'm a Slave 4 u' Dance.
"What I like a variety of music ok, I can't help it sometimes." Stiles said as they got out of the car and walked towards the market. "OK let's try to find these things quick so we have more time to spend at the fair" With that they darted to find the ingredients they would need.
It wasn't long before they were back in Danny's car heading towards stiles house. "Is it cool if we take your iPod inside? I'd like to listen to it while we cook" Stiles asked giving the tanned jock a big smile so he wouldn't refuse. "Yea sure" Danny said. "Awesome!" stiles said fist pumping into the air as he got out of the car.
"Stiles? Whose car is that in the driveway?" Sheriff Stilinski asked entering the house puzzled at the smell of pizza and pop music coming from the kitchen. "Oh hi Mr. Stilinski, that would be my car." Danny replied coming to shake papa Stilinski's hand.
"Oh hi Danny, What a surprise having you here. Usually Scott is the only person over" Said the sheriff surprised but happy to see his son around other people.
"I'm actually going to take your son to the fair after we eat our homemade pizzas. They're really good I promise and don't worry I'll bring him home early" Danny said smiling. Parents couldn't help but love Danny he was smart, independent, and genuinely nice.
"Oh ok that sounds like fun" The sheriff nodded and smiled. They walked into the kitchen together to find stiles dancing while waiting for the pizzas to finish heating up. They both stared at each other and then at the dancing boy who seemed to not notice them. He turned back shocked to see them both standing there staring at him "Ahh Dad hi. How long have you guys been standing there?"
The tanned jock and papa Stilinski both look at each other and laugh. "We just entered actually. You were too busy dancing to 'born this way – Lady Gaga' to notice us" Danny said. Stiles started going red "Well the pizzas are done who wants some?" Stiles said trying to cover up the fact that he's going red.
They sat down at the dinner table each with two slices of pizza. "Son these are really good pizzas, you're best if I may say so" Said Papa Stilinski. "Thanks dad but I can't take all the credit, Danny was the one with the idea for these healthy pizzas; which are really good by the way" Stiles said looking at Danny smiling.
"Oh it's no problem I used to make them a lot with my dad when I was younger and thought they were pretty easy to make and since we used pita bread for the crust and special sauce they're pretty healthy" Danny said.
Once they were done eating stiles went upstairs for a jacket. "Thank you for what you're doing" Said the sheriff looking at Danny and he looked like he was about to cry. "It's no problem Mr. Stilinski I'm just glad to have him back to his usual self than the quiet and crying mess he was when I found him" Danny shrugged.
"This is the first time I've seen him this happy on this day. I'm really glad he has someone like you that would go out of their way to make him happy when people are usually annoyed by him" Sighed the sheriff.
"Usually it's Scott that tries but even having him here doesn't cheer him up as you taking him out is" Papa Stilinski smiled at the tanned jock and wrapped his arms around him. "This means so much to me thank you Danny. If you ever need anything don't hesitate to call ok" Said the sheriff pulling away from the boy. "Like I said it's no big deal. I'm usually annoyed by your son, no offence, but something about seeing him crying and quiet didn't sit right with me and I think he's a bit annoyed with Scott right now since he's always with Allison now" Danny shrugged and smiled.
They both walked to the door once they heard footsteps coming down the stairs. "I thought you were only going to get a jacket?" Danny asked looking at the clothes that had not been on the teen when they got here. "I decided I didn't like what I was wearing so I just changed while I was up there. So uh you ready?" Stiles shrugged.
"You two be careful out there ok, if you need anything call ok. Oh and Danny, You're welcome here anytime you want" said the sheriff from the door. "Thanks Mr. Stilinski!" Smiled Danny as he unlocked his car.
"Dude those pizzas were the best! We have to make them again sometime" Stiles said as he put 'What you Know – Two Door Cinema Club' on Danny's IPod. "Yea definitely; your dad's really cool and you're a really good cook can't wait to try whatever you'll make next" Danny said smiling at the teen next to him.
"Wait so you're actually agreeing to hang out with me again?!" Stiles asked with his eyes looking like they were going to pop out of their sockets. Danny rolled his eyes "Yes stiles I'm saying I want to hang out with you again. You're pretty cool and sort of adorable when you're not being annoying." 'Did Danny just call me adorable?! Does this mean he does find me attractive?' Stiles thought going slightly red.
Danny chuckled at seeing stiles go all pink. He totally meant it when he said stiles was adorable. Once they parked the car and started walking towards the fair Danny could just tell how excited stiles was it made Danny smile seeing the teen excited and having his mind off of his mother's death.
Stiles grabbed Danny's hand and pulled him towards the tickets booth. "Since I'm the one with the idea I'm paying for our tickets ok" Danny stated. "Umm ok but If we need to buy more I'll buy them, I wouldn't want you to pay for everything" Stiles said shyly. "Don't worry about it, sty I have enough to get us into all the rides and for games and food too" Danny smiled at the teen. "Ok" Stiles said as he pulled him towards one of the rides.
"Ok now for the last ride of the night" Stiles said pointing to the Ferris wheel. "I wouldn't really call it a ride but it's pretty fun" Danny replied with a smile.
"Danny?" Stiles asked shyly once inside the Ferris wheel car. "Yea stiles" Danny said turning to stiles. "Thank you for today, i-it means a lot to me and to my dad too" Stiles said looking to the side looking out at their town.
"Like I told your dad and you earlier it's no big deal plus your actually really fun to be around. And it's nice to have someone who's not me, know most of the songs on my IPod" Danny said laughing and putting his hand on top of stiles hand.
Stiles looks down trying not to blush at the hand holding his.
"So what time should I go over tomorrow?" Stiles looked up to see Danny's face, he was being serious. 'Danny actually wants to hang out with me, someone who isn't Scott wants to hang out with me' Stiles couldn't help but think.
"Umm how about 2?" stiles scratched the back of his head. "Yea ok I'll be at your house around 2 then. Let's go get some fair food and play some games before we leave" Danny said smiling and pulling stiles hand towards the game and food booths.
They spend the rest of the night eating and trying to win stuffed animals and fighting about who gets to keep what stuffed animal. At 9:30 they're heading towards Danny's car ready to head home.
Once inside the car stiles fiddles with Danny's iPod again and settles with playing 'No Light, No Light – Florence + the Machines.'
"I had lots of fun today, did you have fun? I hope you had fun because I would really like to hang out with you again" Stiles babbled.
"Stiles" Danny rolled his eyes "yes I had fun, lots of fun actually" Danny sighed and smiled at the teen next to him. "Ok cool, so what do you want to do tomorrow?" Danny shrugs "I don't know we could just stay at your place and watch movies or play video games."
Danny pulls into stiles' driveway and turns to the teen next to him. "Yea that seems cool we could make some food or just order out whichever is fine with you" Stiles says looking at the tanned jock.
"Well I'll see you tomorrow Danny and again thank you for today I don't know how I would've survived this day if you hadn't come and worried about me" Stiles said looking down at the grown. "Hey don't be all sad again I may have to stay the night just to get you smiling again" Danny said laughing "Ok that would be really cool though, you staying over, maybe you can someday I'm pretty sure my dad will let you since he's apparently very fond of you" Stiles started babbling and laughing.
"Yea I'd have to ask my parents first so I'll let you know tomorrow probably" smiled the teen. "Well goodnight stiles I'll see you tomorrow" "Goodnight Danny! Yea see you tomorrow" And with that the tanned jock pulled out of the driveway and went off to his own house.