Chapter 7: Carnival Day!

(Author's POV)

Stiles could barely keep himself still in the passenger seat of the Camaro as he thought of all the rides and games at the Karnvial Spectacular, a carnival/fair/amusement park that came to Beacon Hills 4 times a year - once every season. Out of the corner of his eye, Derek smiled to himself as he watched his mate bounce up and down in his seat. His mate could be so adorable sometimes. Stiles looked out the car window one more time before he opened his mouth and asked his boyfriend for what might have been the millionth time - "Are we there yet?"

Derek suppressed a chuckle before answering exasperatedly,"Relax, Stiles. It's only 5 more minutes."

Stiles gave Derek an indignant look before exclaiming dramatically,"Only more minutes?! By the time we get there, it's probably gonna be closed!"

Derek rolled his eyes at his mate's words, but sped up slightly. And soon enough, they were parked and strolling through the carnival grounds after flashing the bracelets that guaranteed their entire 5 day stay at the carnival. Behind them, Derek could hear the rest of the Pack arrive and chatter excitedly. Yesterday, he and Stiles had made it clear that no matter what, the werewolves were not to wolf out. Knowing that the Pack would obey his orders, Derek relaxed and watched with amusing/loving eyes as Stiles looked around with curious eyes.

Spying a gray wolf plushy, Stiles immediately grabbed Derek's hand and tugged him in the direction of the wolf. Arching an eyebrow at Stiles, Derek silently asked his mate why were they standing in front of a dart-throwing booth. Stiles beamed happily at Derek and pointed to the wolf as he laughed and said,"Mini-sourwolf!"

Derek tried so hard not to facepalm, but asked for 10 darts from the girl working there and cringed back when the girl tugged her tank top until her boobs were nearly popping out and pulled her booty shorts up until they showed her lacy underwear. Next to him, Stiles glared at the girl as he muttered,"Fucking slutty ass bitch trying to hit on my boyfriend."

Derek chuckled and wrapped a arm around his mate's lithe waist and pulled Stiles in for a passionate kiss as the girl watched in shock. Pulling away so his mate could breathe, Derek quickly threw the darts at the targets and grinned widely when all the darts hit the bullseyes. Another worker, a guy this time, came over and congratulated them before asking Derek what he wanted for a prize. Looking at Stiles, Derek raised an eyebrow and Stiles nodded his confirmation.

"The wolf, please.", Derek requested as Stiles clapped his hands gleefully and planted a giant kiss on Derek's lips as he was handed the wolf plushy. The tips of Derek's ears turned slightly red, but he gave Stiles a loving look anyway. Then seeing a Totoro plushy, Derek spun Stiles around and pointed at the Totoro plushy. Stiles's eyes widened before he turned around and gave Derek his puppy eyes. Derek sighed and nodded.

Immediately, Stiles dragged him over to the booth. As Stiles dragged him along, Derek couldn't help but smirk and ask,"Do you really need all these plush toys?"

Looking over his shoulder, Stiles nodded and shouted over the noise of the carnival,"Yep!"

Derek smiled to himself and allowed himself to be dragged to the ring-toss booth where the Totoro plushy dangled from the ceiling. Stiles made grabby hands at the plushy after he set the wolf plushy down on the counter. Derek couldn't help the small smile that graced his lips at his mate's actions before asking the guy worker for 5 rings. Expertly twirling the rings around in his hands, he flipped the rings one by one until they were all spinning around a bottle.

Stiles laughed at the worker's stunned look and Derek smirked before reaching a hand up and plucking the plush toy from its hook. Dangling it in front of his mate's face, he watched with amused eyes as Stiles tried to grab it. Huffing, Stiles pouted for a second before smiling mischievously then kissing Derek full on the lips. Derek smirked against his mate's lips and gave the plush toy to Stiles, who immediately began to rub his face all over the two plush toys in his arms.

"Scent-marking them, are we?", Derek asked as he wrapped an arm around Stiles's small waist. The only response he got was a muffled,"Mmhmm."

"It's for the pack, but mostly for Isaac. The poor kid's been having nightmares, so I thought if he had something with the entire pack's scent on it, it would help soothe him when we're not available.", Stiles admitted quietly. Derek hummed quietly and squeezed his mate's waist slightly in reassurance. Looking up, Stiles gave Derek a curious look.

"That's a good idea.", Derek murmured quietly. "After all, we wouldn't want him coming in when we're busy, now would we?"

Derek gave Stiles a predatory grin and Stiles slapped his boyfriend's chest in lightly as he blushed and ducked his head. Derek simply chuckled and quickly kissed the top of Stiles's head before leading his mate to the food stands.

"Why are we at the food stands?", Stiles asked, confused. Derek rolled his eyes and answered,"Because if we don't get you food now, you're gonna whine about being hungry 2 seconds later."

Stiles glared at his boyfriend and pouted, but quickly grinned when he saw the funnel cakes. Derek gave Stiles a knowing smirk when Stiles looked back at him and kissed his mate lightly on the lips before purchasing two funnel cakes. Finding a perfect spot in the shade, Stiles dragged Derek over and sat down sideways on his boyfriend's lap as soon as Derek sat down on the ground. Chuckling quietly, Derek opened one of the funnel cakes and smiled when Stiles broke off a piece and held it to his lips. Opening his mouth, Derek allowed Stiles to feed him.

When they were done eating, Stiles made to get up to go find the men's restroom when Derek simply grabbed his wrist. Giving his boyfriend a questioning look, Stiles mewled when Derek stared at him as Derek sucked his mate's fingers clean. Derek's eyes darkened when he heard his mate's sweet sound, but let it go since they were in public. Pulling Stiles back down to his lap, Derek gave Stiles a dirty, yet passionate and loving kiss. Pulling away, Stiles smiled at Derek before the two got up and headed back to the carnival games.

*5 and half hours later*

Derek placed all of his winnings in the back of his car as Stiles got into the passenger side. Coming back up around, Derek quickly got into the driver's side and started the car. Pulling out of the carnival parking out, he began the drive home with the Pack following them. Over the course of the 5 hours, he and Stiles had went on 12 rides twice and won random prizes at about 25-35 random booths until Stiles had tired out. Once Stiles had tired out, Derek had texted Scott and the others that it was time to go home.

The pack members had groaned until Isaac reminded them that they were coming back tomorrow. Excited for tomorrow, they had left without another complaint.

*That Night*

Derek laid Stiles gently on the bed before slipping under the covers himself. Down the hall, he heard Isaac's small gasp of surprise at the Totoro plushy that was mixed with both his and Stiles's scent. Just as he was about to fall asleep, he heard Isaac whisper,"Thanks, Mom and Dad."