The next morning true to his word Derek taps on Stiles window. Stiles opens it with a huge yawn.

"Ehh I forgot you're a morning person."

"I couldn't wait." Derek replies not wasting any time in kissing Stiles with lustful intent.

"Sorry I just woke up." Stiles mumbles out in between kisses.

"I'm all sweaty from my run...we could shower?" Derek suggests shyly.

"Derek Hale you have the best ideas!" Stiles pulls Derek by the hand towards the bathroom, discarding his pyjamas on the way.

They get into the warm spray together; the first time they really get a chance to appreciate each other completely naked. Derek washes Stiles gently taking in every inch of his pale skin with his heavy lidded lustful eyes. Derek makes it his mission to kiss every mole on his perfect body and soon they can't stop kissing every inch of each other. As the water starts to get cooler they bring each other to mutual climax, coming over each other as they continue their sloppy, open mouthed kisses.

They wash up, wrap towels around their waist and head back to Stiles bedroom.

"After all that working up an appetite I'm starving!" Stiles proclaimed. "Pancakes!?"

"Won't your housemates be here?" Derek asked.

"Oh yeah...they sorta found out."

"How could they have found out? I thought we were keeping it to ourselves." Derek asks.

"Apparently it was written all over my face...it was Erica, she's like a sex witch or something...sorry." Stiles rants.

"I don't mind, really, I don't want you to think I'm ashamed of this."

"They are happy for me, for us."

"You have really nice friends."

"Yeah I'm lucky." Stiles says with a fond smile.

"Come on." Stiles drags Derek downstairs.

"Stiles I'm in a towel!"

"Yeah I know I have to see their faces it will be priceless!"

Luckily they were up so early nobody was around downstairs so they started making a mess in the kitchen, cooking up a huge batch of pancakes.

Stiles was revelling in the fact that for once it wasn't someone else getting laid or rambling on about their boyfriend or girlfriend. Aside from the fact that Danny, Erica and Allison were insanely jealous that Stiles boyfriend is Derek Hale the untouchable hotty everyone has been lusting after, most of the other Beta's didn't bat an eyelid at their new found relationship. Derek had been over the Beta house a lot but he still didn't feel confident to tell his Alphas or let the rest of the campus including Kate find out about his new boyfriend.

DPOV

Seeing the hurt look on Stiles' face at the Lacrosse match had been heartbreaking for Derek. He took his anger out on the one person who deserved it less than anyone. After everything that had happened when he broke up with Kate his head was a mess. He bitterly and instantly regretted what he had said; he had to beg Stiles to forgive him. He knew he had to have Stiles in his life; he was like a breath of air when he felt like he was suffocating.

Derek was in inner turmoil; on the one hand he was happier than he had felt in as long as he could remember with Stiles. On the other hand, he knew how his Alphas could react to the news that he was dating the head of a rival fraternity. Despite the fact that Stiles was really understanding about the whole situation he was so frightened that Stiles would think he was ashamed of him. It was time to tell the world he is in loves with Stiles!

He wanted to make the night of the winter formal absolutely perfect, wanted to show Stiles how much he meant to him. Looking at all the stuff he had brought for their evening together he suddenly had an attack of nerves. Seeking reassurance that he hadn't gone totally over the top he went to visit Erica for her advice.

"Ahhh...oh my god I want to date you, that's the most romantic thing I've ever heard." Erica said looking off dreamily into the distance.

"It's too cheesy, I've gone too far..." Derek groaned looking stressed.

"Trust me I know Stiles better than most, he will love that you went to so much effort, he loves a grand gesture. I know how excited he is about this formal, it will complete his night. How are you feeling about coming out to the whole world?" Erica asks.

"Honestly?"

"Don't answer that sweetie, it's written all over your face. Don't worry we've got your back."

"Thanks Erica, can you keep it a surprise?"

"My lips are sealed she replied." She said miming zipping up her mouth and pocketing the key.

xxx

Stiles and Derek went together to the rental shop to hire their tuxes for the winter formal. Stiles didn't want to see Derek in his suit, he wanted to leave it a surprise for the big night. They headed back to the Beta house going the long way so they wouldn't be seen together too much.

"I'll be so glad when I can just hold your hand on campus." Stiles said.

"I'm so nervous what if Kate gives us trouble?"

"She won't, besides all the Beta's know and don't care so we will have back up. You're over thinking this, as per normal" Stiles gave Derek a knowing smile.

"Sorry, I just want to make your night special." Derek sighs.

Derek was determined to make the night of the winter formal perfect. After everything Stiles had done for him he really wanted to give something back. It was so cheesy but as they only had three weeks to wait they decided to wait until after the formal to have sex for the first time. Despite it actually being Stiles' idea he had then tried to break their deal on several occasions when heavy make out sessions and blowjobs just weren't enough.

Before they knew it exams were over and the day of the winter formal had arrived. Stiles had been buzzing with nervous energy all day, and was fumbling to do up his bow tie when there was a soft knock on his bedroom door. Derek was on the other side he looked devastatingly handsome, it was all Stiles could do not to jump him right there.

"Hey." Derek greeted Stiles with a lingering peck on the lips.

He watched Stiles struggling with his tie now even more flustered from the kiss. Taking the tie out of Stiles' fumbling hands he easily does it up around his neck before brushing his lips as he steps back. It's such a tender moment it leaves Stiles breathless.

"Oh my god, that was so sexy!" Stiles whispers "Screw the dance, let's go to bed."

Derek laughs and leads him to the common area, where the others are congregated having a few pre dance drinks. Stiles can tell Derek is brisling with nerves but he plays the part well, even joining in when Erica suggests they start taking shots. Erica looked phenomenal in a figure hugging red dress with a split up her right thigh as she hands everyone a shot.

"Can I propose a toast, to Derek and Stiles keenly promoting Fraternity relations!"

Everyone cheers and drinks before they start to head out the door, Erica plants a kiss on first Derek's then Stiles' cheeks.

"It's going to be ok, sweeties, any trouble and they will have me to deal with!" Erica sashays away in her towering heals leaving them to rub the lipstick marks off each other.