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9-Stiles' Setup
Dani's p.o.v
Turns out Stiles had set this entire thing up. John just happened to be here for it. Stiles told John that I was having Derek over for lunch, to meet him and John. Stiles had even arranged pizza delivery. Derek thought I was doing this to thank him again but I told him I didn't even have my phone on me. He glared at Stiles for a second but continued to eat and make polite conversation with John and shithead.
"I better get to the station, have to finish some paperwork" John says, wiping his mouth with a napkin and standing up. "Thanks for lunch Dani and it was nice meeting you Derek..well outside of the station anyway" John says holding his hand out to Derek. Derek stands up and shakes his hand firmly. "Can I have a quick word with you Dani?" John asks. I nod and follow him to the living room. "I'm really sorry about Samuel..I had no idea he would-"
"John, stop. Honestly, none of it is your fault" I cut him off.
"But I told him where to find you-"
"He would have come looking for me anyway. Really, it's okay. He's been dealt with, i'll be fine" I say.
"Are you sure? I can send someone over there? I can go over and-" I cut him off again by hugging him tightly.
"It's okay John" I tell him again.
"So..you and Derek?" John asks awkwardly.
"Stiles" is all I have to tell him.
"Why am I not suprised?" John says with an eye roll. We smile at each other and walk back into the dining room. John says his goodbyes and leaves. My smile turns to a death glare which I point at Stiles.
"Stiles, can I speak to you in the kitchen?" I ask sweetly, my face reflecting otherwise.
"Uh..no..not right now" Stiles says, slight fearfully when he realises it's just us now.
"Please?" I ask so sweetly it's sickening. I pinch his knee under the table and he jumps up.
"Okay, okay!" Stiles yelps in pain.
"Give us a minute Derek" I say with a real smile in his direction.
"Take your time" he says with a slight frown. Normally I would have asked him what's wrong but I have a brother to kill. I follow Stiles into the kitchen.
"Look, i'm sorry but you shouldn't take my jeep-" Stiles starts but I immediantly slam his face into the counter. "Dani?!" Stiles yells.
"You're not bleeding so quit whining" I tell him, some of my anger disappearing. "What were you thinking Stiles?" I say in a hushed whisper.
"I just wanted to get you back for taking my jeep" Stiles supplies.
"Derek will probably never want to come back here again now" I lecture. "Probably won't want me at the loft either"
"You plan on having him come back here?" Stiles asks knowingly. I thump him in the back of the head.
"Maybe I did. Now, you're going to go out there and apologise for putting him through that-"
"It wasn't that bad!"
"Uh, he had to sit down and eat with all the Stilinskis, yes ,it was that bad" I correct. "Now get out there and say sorry for setting all this up" I say, shoving Stiles out the kitchen. Stiles huffs and we walk back out to the table. Derek takes in Stiles' bruising cheek..I feel bad about it but he deserved it!
"Derek" Stiles says, getting Derek's attention. "I would like to apologise for pretending to be Dani and making you come here" he says in a monotone voice. Stiles glares at me. I elbow him sharply.
"And?" I push.
"And..for making you have lunch with me and my Dad" Stiles finishes, looking away from us.
"Thank you baby brother" I whisper to him. Stiles scoffs and grabs another slice of pizza.
"I didn't mind having lunch with your family" I think Derek's talking to Stiles. "Dani" he finishes. He's talking to me? I didn't set this whole damn thing up?
"Really?" is all I can ask, suprised he isn't running out the door by now.
"No, it was nice" he says with a warm smile. I can't help the blush that rises in my cheeks.
"Well, he still shouldn't have done what he did" I said, talking about Stiles.
"Luckily he did otherwise it wouldn't have happened" Derek says in an amused voice.
"Right here guys, right here!" Stiles perks up.
"And you're still an asshole Stiles" I say.
"Well, I know when i'm not wanted" Stiles says in mock hurt, getting up from the table and making his way to his room.
"Love you Stiles!" I call out.
"I know you do!" he yells back. I laugh to myself before turning back to Derek. "What?" I ask him, he's smiling at me.
"Just the way you two are together..it's like you've been together your whole lives" he answers.
"It feels like we have. He's my brother and my best friend" I reply. There's an awkward staring thing between Derek and I and I can feel that this conversation is coming to an emotional turn so I drag it away from that. "He's an idiot though" I say with a laugh.
"So's Cora" Derek says and we fall into a much more comfortable silence. "Did you really not want me here? Cause I can leave-"
"It's not you, just..Stiles thinks he knows what's best for me and blah blah blah. I liked having you here..uh..so I noticed you and Cora aren't working alot lately? Slow business?" I ask, grabbing myself a slice of pizza. That got a little awkward. What? I did like having him here, sue me!
"Over the holidays we close down too. Not for too long, just between the beginning of the holidays and the end, gives us time off as well. It can become abit much sometimes" Derek answers, leaning back slightly in his chair.
"That's good" I say with a smile. Stiles' offer for me to work there coming to the front of my mind.
"We'll be back to it early next year. What are you doing next year?" Derek asks.
"I was going to get straight into working..i'm done with studying" I tell him.
"I know how you feel. Did you have anywhere in mind?"
"I..I uh..actually do" I answer, not sure how to ask him, not knowing if it would be rude to ask in these circumstances.
"In Beacon Hills or..further out?" Derek asks, I swear he sounds slightly worried at the last part.
"In Beacon Hills..I was actually going to talk you about that"
"About what?"
"About work" I answer, beating around the bush.
"Okay?" Derek says slowly, obviously confused.
"Okay, i'll just come right out and ask. I was wondering if..if there would be any work for me at the Hale Estate next year?" I internally cringe, waiting for his answer.
"Oh" he says, looking up at me.
"Don't feel like you have to say yes because of today or because we're friends-" I start rambling.
"Dani, it's okay. We will need an extra person next year, business is picking up again. I'd love to have you and i'm sure Cora would too" he assures.
"Really?" is all I can say..again.
"Yeah..if that's what you meant" he says, shyly.
"Of course, thanks Derek" I reply with a smile of my own.
"No problem" then we're in comfortable silence again. My phone vibrates on the table, indicating I have a text message. I pick it up and read it. Hey Dani! I was thinking i'd have a christmas party soon, christmas is only a couple weeks away so I was thinking mid next week. Anyways, you're definitly coming lol, i'll need a hand with setting up and all that so I was hoping you'd want to help out, thanks! :P It was from Lydia. I roll my eyes but give her a quick reply. Sure Lydz, i'll help out :) Give me a date when you can, i'll pick up some stuff. Don't forget to invite Stiles this time either! I reply. Another text comes through. I only did that one time and it was an accident! But thanks! I feel awkward texting Lydia while Derek's sitting right here so I tell her i've got to go. Okay Lydz, i've actually got Derek here so I better go, bye! As soon as I send it, I know i've made a mistake telling her he's here. Oh lala! ;P Well, I won't keep you from your boyfriend so bye! OH! And don't forget to invite him as well! XX I just roll my eyes again and slip my phone back into my pocket. "Sorry, Lydia's planning a Christmas party" I tell Derek.
"Yeah, Cora was telling me that she apparently throws the best parties in Beacon Hills" Derek said with a chuckle.
"She sure does. She actually asked if..you wanted to come along..with me" I say carefully. I know i'm attracted to Derek but he may only see us as friends..maybe i'm just the annoying friend of his little sister.
"Oh. I wouldn't mind..if you wouldn't mind" he answers.
"I don't mind, it'll be fun" I say. "She doesn't know when she's having it but she reackons mid next week"
"With the resturant closed, i'll be free" Derek says.
"Good" I nod. "I'll text Cora as well, she should come too"
"It'll be good to get her out of the house"
"She gets out plenty! It's you we need get out of the house more" I say, amused. Derek just shakes his head, trying to hide another perfect smile. I only now realise how that may have sounded. Not that I would mind getting him out the house..or in. OH MY GOD! I need to just stop!
"I should probably get back to Cora, I don't want to worry her" Derek says, standing up and pulling me from thoughts about Derek.
"Yeah, you probably should. Tell her I said thanks for a good morning and i'll text her later"
"Sure thing" I walk Derek out to his car. He opens the door and turns back to me. "I'm glad you told Stiles"
"So am I. Thanks, for pushing me too" I say with a small smile. He nods and leans forward, placing a small kiss on my cheek.
"Thanks for lunch" he says and gets in his camaro. I knew I was blushing. I knew my face was shocked. Derek beeped as he took off from the driveway, that snapped me back to reality. I walked back inside, cleaning up the pizza boxes. What I didn't see was Stiles watching us from the window.
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