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Ch. 20
Waking up to sunlight streaming through the window made Ruthie smile. Realizing she was laying in Derek's bed in one of his t-shirts and her panties made her smile even bigger. It's not possible to miss a bed this much she thought, turning her head into one of the pillows and smelling Derek's cologne on them. That alone made her body heat and she sighed softly into the pillow. Hearing the door open she looked over to see Derek slowly coming into the room, giving her a smile when he realized she was awake.
"Morning baby," he said, walking over and sitting on the bed. Ruthie smiled at him in greeting and would have responded back if he hadn't leaned down and nuzzled his face in her neck sucking and nipping her skin gently. "Do you have any idea how much I've missed you in my bed?" he asked her in a soft voice. "Or what the sight of you in my bed does to me?"
Running her hands through his hair, she moaned softly as he sucked on a sensitive spot below her ear. "Probably the same thing as seeing me in one of your shirts does to you," she laughed breathily. Feeling him shift so he could lay above her, Ruthie sighed in contentment as he held himself up with one hand and started lightly pushing the shirt up her waist. How can he make me feel like this after just waking up? she wondered. Kissing her slowly he pulled back and watched her face as his fingers lightly skimmed over her belly stopping just below her breasts. Feeling her breath hitch, he smiled and leaned down to kiss her again. "I want this off," he told her, tugging on the shirt. "Now." Ruthie could only nod, feeling her body's reaction to Derek taking control. Once it was bunched just below her breasts Derek leaned down and started kissing and nipping her stomach. Moving up her body he pushed the shirt up and off her head until she was left in just her dark blue panties. Ruthie lowered her arms ready to wrap them around Derek when she felt him grab her wrists and pin them to the bed. "Don't move," he told her, his voice hardening. Pulling back Ruthie could see his eyes had turned red. His wolf is in control she thought excitedly. She loved when he let himself go and let his wolf come out. Gently nodding her head and biting her lower lip Ruthie sighed as Derek began kissing his way down to her chest. Shutting her eyes, she moaned softly as he swirled his tongue around her nipple and arched into his mouth as he started to suck and bite the tender flesh. Feeling him pull away after a few minutes of this exquisite torture, Ruthie whined and used her hands to try to get him back to where she wanted him. Hearing a low growl from him and a sharp nip of his teeth against her sensitive flesh, Ruthie arched off the bed, surprised that little nip of pain actually felt good to her. Derek grabbed her hands and pinned them above her head with one of his, pulling back to look her in the eyes. "Did you not understand me when I said don't move?" he asked her in a quiet whisper, red eyes glowing. Ruthie couldn't formulate a response. She pushed up against him, trying to get him to go back to what he was doing before. Feeling him lean down so his mouth just brushed hers, her eyes widened and she felt excitement shoot through her as he told her he was going to restrain her if she moved again. Ruthie nodded showing she understood and tried to keep her hands above her head. "Good girl," he said, leaning down to suck and bite her neck. Ruthie moaned as she felt him bite a little harder. "My mark faded," he whispered sounding almost angry as he let his fingertips brush along her neck. "If it fades again, tell me. I need to see this on you," he told her, running his hand down to her hip and gripping her possessively.
"I will," she promised breathily, reminding herself not to move her hands as her body felt like it was on fire under her controlling alpha. "Derek," she whimpered, as she felt him continue to mark her. Feeling wetness spread between her thighs she moaned softly as she felt him suck harder on her neck.
Derek started kissing his way back down to her chest. Hearing her moan, he growled low in his throat as he took her other nipple in his mouth, continuing to lick and nip at her sensitive bud. Feeling her arch up into him he pulled back, red eyes gazing into brown. Pushing his length against her, his wolf felt pride at hearing her breathy moan and pushed against her again, grabbing her hip to keep her still. "Derek," she gasped between breaths. "Please," she whispered, using everything in her to keep her arms above her head. Derek looked down at her, red eyes softening as he saw his girl laying under him. Her brown hair was flowing out over his pillows, her eyes shining with her need for him, and the fresh mark he put on her starting to stand out against her skin. All this combined made him feel so grateful in that moment that she was his.
Derek leaned down and gently kissed her, hoping she felt all the love he had for her. Ruthie sighed as she kissed him. Mine she thought. God he's mine. She pulled back slightly, trying not to laugh as she heard him growl. "Can I move my hands?" she asked in a whisper, looking up at him through her lashes. "Please?" she begged, bringing her mouth to his neck, placing kisses all along it until she reached his jaw. Flexing her hands and trying to keep them above her, she sighed in relief as she finally got the okay to move them. Quickly wrapping her arms around him, she relaxed as she was able to run her hands over Derek's muscular back and shoulders. Pulling his shirt off him she ran her hands over his chest and stomach, loving the feel of his muscles rippling under her touch. She felt Derek kissing his way up her neck as she felt the hand on her hip start to move lower. Sighing into his mouth she spread her legs wider as his thumb started circling her clit. "Derek," she said breathily, shutting her eyes and moving her hips to get more pressure. Feeling Derek pull her panties down, she helped kick them off her legs, not bothering to care where they landed. Breathing heavy, Ruthie felt him slide a finger through her moist folds, crying out softly as he gently worked his finger inside her. Feeling him start a steady rhythm she gripped his shoulders tighter as he slowly eased in a second finger, letting out a small gasp at the slight pressure she felt.
Gently nipping her bottom lip Derek leaned back and looked in her eyes. "You okay, baby?" he asked her, worried that he was hurting her. Slowing his hand, he smirked as he felt one of her hands leave his shoulders and grip his wrist.
"I'm fine, please don't stop," she said between breaths. Letting go off his wrist she cupped his cheek and leaning up brought her lips to his. Feeling his tongue slide against hers Ruthie moaned, getting louder as her body got closer to falling over the edge. Biting her lower lip so she wouldn't be loud she sighed in relief when Derek told her no one was home. Thank God she thought.
Feeling him kiss his way up her neck she felt her whole body shake as he whispered in her ear. "Ruthie do you trust me?" he asked her hoarsely. Ruthie felt a shiver go through her at how affected he sounded. Nodding that she did, she moaned his name loudly as she felt his fingers increase, moving her hips to get more friction. Feeling him kiss down her body, she tensed as she felt him lower himself between her legs. Lifting her head up slightly she met his red gaze as he lifted his fingers to his mouth and sucked them clean. Keeping her eyes locked on his Ruthie felt more of her juices leak out of her. Watching Derek lean forward, she threw her head back on the pillows, her hands grasping the sheets as she felt him start to lick and suck on her clit. His warm mouth on such a sensitive part of her body was going to drive her insane. Feeling him start a steady rhythm with his tongue, she thought she would explode from the pleasure of it all.
"Derek," she cried loudly, moving a hand to the back of his head. Gripping his hair tightly, she moaned as she felt her body tighten. "I'm so close, baby, oh God," she breathed, trying to get air into her lungs. "Don't stop, please don't stop," she begged feeling him speed up the thrusts of his tongue inside her. Feeling Derek slide a hand up the bed, she tightened her grip as he placed his hand over hers. Her body felt like it was on fire as she tried to move her hips to get more friction only to find Derek was holding her down with an arm thrown over her hips. "Derek!" she screamed, falling over the edge as she held his hand tightly. Panting and sucking in deep breaths Ruthie felt like her body was floating. Keeping her hand in Derek's hair she moaned softly as she felt him licking away any traces of her orgasm. Kissing his way slowly up her body, he smiled as he met her gaze.
"You okay?" he asked her softly, brushing some hair out of her face. Seeing her nod and smile, he leaned down and pressed a soft kiss to her lips. Moaning lightly as she tasted herself on him, she raked her nails over his scalp, happy when she felt his body tremble and push into her.
"That was amazing," she said quietly, feeling herself blush. "Did I scream loud enough for you?" she joked arching an eyebrow at him.
"That was good," he smirked. "But I think I can get you to go louder."
Ruthie's mouth opened in shock and she smacked his shoulder. "Hey!" she laughed, blushing harder.
Seeing Derek chuckle lightly and glance down at her, she noticed his eyes were brown again. Cupping his cheek and running her thumb under his eye she asked when his eyes had changed back. Pulling their joined hands up so she could see, she smiled seeing the look in his eyes. "When I held your hand I felt myself shift back. I honestly don't know if I can stay shifted while I'm with you. You always pull me back."
Seeing Derek lay on his back she smiled as he pulled her over him. Sprawling out on top of his body, she leaned her head up and pressed a kiss against his beating heart. She shivered as she felt him start to run his hands up and down her back, lightly scratching along the way. Feeling his hard length press against her thigh, she smiled and reached her hand down, ready to push his sweats off him. Feeling him stop her hand, she looked up and met his gaze questioningly.
"Baby you don't have to," he said trailing off.
"I know," she nodded, loving that he always wanted to make sure that she was comfortable and could say no. "I want to," she told him quietly, blushing as she admitted the last part. Derek nodded, letting go of her hand. Ruthie went back to taking his sweats off, smiling as he helped her push them off and down his legs. Leaning down, she pressed a gentle kiss to his lips. Nipping his bottom lip playfully, she moaned into his mouth as she brought her hips down against his hard length. Feeling him brush against her through his boxers, she felt his grip tighten on her waist keeping her in place as he pulled back and pushed against her again.
"Fuck Ruthie," he groaned, moving one hand up to cup her cheek. He continued to hold her in place as she started kissing his neck nipping him every once in awhile. "God baby I need you. I need you so fucking bad."
Ruthie clutched his arm tighter at this, knowing how badly he wanted to be inside her in that moment. "I know," she said, breath stuttering as he rubbed against her. Kissing him again she started to make her way down his neck to his chest. Stopping to lick and nip him she smiled as he loosened his hold on her waist, knowing what she wanted to do. Getting to his boxers she slowly lowered them and laughed as he sat up and grabbed them once they were off and threw them across the room. Looking at him she could swear her heart stopped, as she saw that he was laying back on the pillows gazing at her with the most intense desire in his eyes. Moving her hands so they were braced on his muscled thighs, Ruthie slowly began moving one hand up until she was wrapping it around his length. Stroking him slowly she began to move her hand faster, watching as his eyes closed and his chest rose and fell rapidly.
Seeing a bit of precum leak out she stilled her hand and waited until he opened his eyes. "Watch baby," she whispered, showing a brief smile as she saw his eyes go wide before she put her mouth on him. Tasting him was unlike anything Ruthie thought it would be. I thought this was going to be disgusting. How is it that I enjoy this? she thought as she slowly swirled her tongue over his head, loving when she felt Derek grip her hair a little rougher than she knew he would normally. Taking him in deeper than she thought she could, she gagged slightly when it was too much.
"Breathe baby," Derek commanded. "Go slow," he said, slowly guiding her up and down his length. Ruthie knew if she looked up she'd see red eyes gazing down at her. Feeling wetness start to pool between her thighs she prided herself on being able to take him deeper each time she went down. Feeling his body start to stiffen Ruthie knew it was only a matter of time until he came. Continuing to move up and down his length she would stop at his tip and swirl her tongue around the head, loving the way he moaned and gripped her hair before taking him in again. "Baby I'm going to come," he said, trying to pull her back. Ruthie dug her nails into his thigh and sucked him harder, moving her other hand down to gently fondle his balls. Hearing his breathing becoming more erratic, Ruthie's natural instincts kicked in when he pushed her mouth down on his length and came yelling her name. Swallowing, Ruthie continued to swirl her tongue around him as he came down from his high. Slowly kissing back up his chest Ruthie smiled as she met his gaze, smirking as she saw his red eyes.
"Was that okay?" she asked him in a small voice, hoping she made him feel even half of what he had made her feel.
Derek tilted her chin up, his red eyes locking on her brown ones. "Fucking amazing," he whispered against her lips, smiling as she blushed harder and bent forward to kiss her softly. Moving his lips slowly against hers, he sat up grabbing her thighs and maneuvering her so she was straddling him. Running a hand up to tangle in her hair, he heard her sigh as he gently tugged on her long brown strands. "Felt so damn good baby," he told her, moving his lips down to his mark. Kissing it gently, he felt her run her hand down his arm tangling her fingers with his.
Pulling back Ruthie saw that his eyes were back to their normal color. She laid her head back down over his heart and sighed in contentment as she felt him run his hand through her hair and gently massage her lower back with the other. Keeping one hand on his bicep and the other on his neck, she smiled as she felt his hold on her tighten as she ran her nails lightly across the nape of his neck. Knowing how she felt about him, but not knowing if now was the right time to say it, she got lost in her thoughts as she lay there with him.
Hearing his voice brought her back to the present. "Baby," he said gently, running his hand lightly over her cheek.
"Hmm," she mumbled, leaning into his touch.
"Hey," he said when she lifted her head to gaze at him. "You okay?"
"Yea," she said, smiling at him.
Derek smiled back. "Come on, we need to get ready for the day," he said, sitting them both up. Ruthie blushed as she realized they were both naked and she was just laying on him like it was perfectly normal. It is perfectly normal she thought. Or at least it will be. Seeing him stand from the bed Ruthie watched as he walked into the bathroom and heard the shower turn on. Assuming he would be in there for a few minutes, she laid back down on the bed and closed her eyes waiting for her turn in the shower. Feeling his gaze on her she opened her eyes to see him staring hungrily at her. Watching him walk slowly towards her, Ruthie couldn't take her eyes off of him. Seeing his hand reach out Ruthie continued to stare. "Come on," he said, smiling as she took his hand. Gently pulling her up he turned and started walking them towards the bathroom. "Let's go shower," he smirked, feeling her hand pull out of his.
Turning to look at her, he had to stifle a laugh as he saw the look of shock on her face. Pulling her into his chest he smiled, hearing her sharp intake of breath. "Baby after everything we just did are you nervous to take a shower with me?" he joked seeing her smile at him.
"No," she laughed. "I just wasn't expecting it was all."
Derek smiled and leaned down. "Were you expecting me to go down on you until you screamed my name when you woke up this morning?" he asked, loving how her body shook against his.
"Honestly you kissed me stupid before I could even formulate a thought," she laughed, realizing she had just given him a compliment on top of the one he gave himself. Seeing his smile grow bigger, she smacked his chest, huffing out a breath of frustration when he didn't even budge. "You know you could at least pretend I affect you," she huffed, pretending to be annoyed that she couldn't even get him to move.
Sighing as he leaned his forehead against hers she smiled as he started walking them towards the bathroom. "Baby if you think you don't affect me your crazy. Or do I need to show you again just how much you affect me?" he chuckled darkly, stepping into the shower.
"Mmm," Ruthie pretended to think about his offer. "Maybe you could show me again," she smirked, stepping in after him. "But like you said earlier we need to get ready for the day, so maybe you can show me just how much I affect you another time," she laughed, teasing him by brushing up against him as she passed him in the small space. Getting under the water she sighed, tilting her head under the warm spray.
"Another time then," he said, stepping under the spray with her. Feeling his hands start to massage her scalp Ruthie sighed as she smelled his shampoo being poured into his hands. Feeling him lather the soap in her hair she quickly rinsed it out and turned to do the same to him. After, she grabbed some of her conditioner and massaged it through her hair, loving the warmth of the steam wrapping around her body. Rinsing out her hair she opened her eyes to see Derek staring at her.
"What?" she questioned, standing under the spray.
"Nothing," he replied. "Just wondering how I got so lucky to have you as my mate."
Ruthie smiled and was glad she had water already streaming down on her face to hide her watering eyes. "You know I'm just as lucky to have you," she said quietly, pulling him to her and wrapping her arms around him. Standing on the tips of her toes she leaned against him and pressed a soft kiss to his lips.
Ruthie opened her eyes to see Derek looking like he was having an argument in his head. "Hey," she said getting his attention. "Baby, are you okay?"
Derek smiled. "Yeah," he said, any trace of his earlier frustration gone. "Come on, let's get out of here. Everyone will probably be home soon."
Nodding but not wanting to move from under the warm spray or out of Derek's arms, Ruthie sighed and reluctantly moved to get out. Derek stepped out first and wrapped a towel low on his waist. Grabbing one for Ruthie, she laughed as he wrapped it around her and pulled her against him.
"Come on," she laughed. "At the rate we're going we'll never get dressed."
Derek laughed and followed her out into the bedroom. After getting dressed Ruthie brushed out her hair and went downstairs to get coffee. After pouring some for both of them she went and sat on the porch swing out front and waited for him to join her. Seeing him walk out a few minutes later in his dark jeans and black long sleeve shirt, she smiled and held the mug out to him. Grabbing it and taking a seat next to her, she laid her head against his shoulder as he pulled her against him.
"So where did everyone go this morning? And what happened last night? How did I end up in your bed?" she asked him, taking a sip of her coffee.
"Everyone went in different directions this morning. Some of them went to breakfast with Simon at a little cafe in town, I know Scott and Stiles went to play lacrosse at the field, and I'm pretty sure Erica and Boyd went on a little morning date just the two of them," he said, smiling when he saw Ruthie smile.
"Oh good," she said. "I'm glad they're getting time just the two of them."
"Mmm," Derek murmured. "We all know how hard it is to get alone time living in this house," he smirked. "Although you and I never seem to have a problem with it baby," he joked leaning in and kissing his mark on her neck that was hidden by her dark blue tank top and her hair.
"Derek," she laughed. "You know you're lucky you left this near the back of my neck where my hair can cover it," she said, pointing a finger at him.
"Yeah, yeah," he smirked.
"So what happened last night?" she asked, still trying to figure out her questions from earlier.
"You fell asleep between Simon and I last night so I told Simon you guys should just sleep over. Everyone started asking him to stay and he agreed. I carried you to my room, put you in one of my shirts, and went and slept on the couch under the watchful eye of your brother," he finished.
"Hmm, okay," she said. They sat enjoying the quiet for a few minutes. "So how hard was it to leave me in your bed last night?" she asked him, trying to remain straight faced and failing miserably as she saw him glare at her.
"Baby, I don't even want to talk about it. We have one more night to get through and after that your back in my bed."
Shaking her head at her boyfriend's antics, she just laughed and took another sip of her coffee. "So everyone should be getting home soon right?"
"Yeah they should be. Why?"
"I just need to go drop off my resignation letter at the Jacobs farm," she said cautiously, praying there wouldn't be a fight about this.
Derek sighed and looked down at his almost empty coffee mug. "You'll just go and drop it off and leave?" he asked her in a quiet voice, almost pleading with her to say yes.
Cupping his cheek and turning him to face her, she nodded. "I'm just dropping it off and I'm coming home," she told him. "I promise."
"Home?" he asked her, the smile on his face slowly growing. "You think of this as home?"
Ruthie blushed and nodded. "Anywhere you are, that's where I want to be too," she told him. "You're my home Derek," she said quietly, voice full of emotion.
Leaning his forehead against hers he took a breath, knowing the next words he said meant everything. "Ruthie," he started, trying to steady his voice. Ruthie looked at him, not breaking her gaze from his. "I love you."
Ruthie felt her eyes well up as she thought about saying those very words to him this morning. Pulling him closer and resting her head on his chest over his heart, she smiled as a tear slid down her cheek. Pulling back she looked at him with a smile on her face.
"I love you too Derek," she choked out, voice unsteady. "God I love you." Derek pulled her back into him, both of them starting to laugh as they realized the depth of their emotions were finally spoken out loud.
"Get used to hearing it, I plan on telling you everyday," he smiled, using his thumbs to wipe away her tears.
"Good," she laughed. "Me too." Pressing her lips against his she kept the kiss soft, just loving the feel of his lips against hers.
Hearing cars pull up, they slowly broke apart and turned to see everyone getting out and make their way up to them.
"Hey," Allison greeted them. "What are you guys doing out here?"
Ruthie looked at Derek who had a calm expression on his face. Following his example she took a breath and answered her friend. "Just enjoying some coffee and the fresh air," Ruthie smiled, laughing as Derek pulled her onto his lap and Stiles sat down next to them and grabbed Lydia.
"Is there anymore coffee left?" Peter asked walking into the house.
"Yea, plenty," Derek said to his retreating back. "How was breakfast?"
"It was good," came from Scott.
"I thought you and Stiles went to practice lacrosse," Derek said, looking between the two of them.
"Well we did, but then Lyd sent me a text demanding-I mean suggesting-that we come have breakfast with them," Stiles said, huffing out a breath as Lydia hit his shoulder. "So we did."
Derek nodded at the explanation. "You guys missed out," Scott added.
Ruthie tried to hide her smile as Derek wrapped his arm around her tighter. "That's good, next time," she promised them.
"Ruthie I've never seen you so tired like you were last night," Simon said, taking her mug from her and having some of her coffee. "Is work really pushing you that much?"
Ruthie leaned back into Derek's chest feeling it rise and fall with his breathing. "I know, it was just a long day yesterday with all the kids and being in the heat. I'm fine though."
"Okay," he said, shrugging his shoulders. "As long as your fine."
She smiled at her brother. Always worrying she thought. "So Simon, it's technically your last day here," Ruthie smiled even though it hurt her to think of him leaving. "I mean, you leave after church tomorrow morning, right?" Seeing him nod, her stomach twisted as she thought of Glen Oak and her family. "What do you want to do?"
Simon stared at her, a knowing look on his face. He knew she was putting up a front to not show how she really felt.
"Let's just hang out here," he said, looking around at everyone. "We can watch some movies and barbecue and just hang out. What do you guys think?"
Everyone smiled and nodded. "Let's do it," Stiles said, excited. "I can make a run to the store and get some steaks or something."
"Sounds good. Grab some veggies and potatoes too," Allison instructed Stiles.
Nodding his head, he looked to Lydia who was still on his lap. "Lyd, you coming with me?"
"Well duh," she smirked. "We both know if I don't you'll end up forgetting something."
Laughing softly as Stiles pulled her back tighter against him, she smiled as he kissed her cheek. Blushing, she heard him exclaim that he was dating the smartest woman in the world.
"Don't we know it," Allison laughed. "That's our Lydia."
"My Lydia," Stiles said, then looked to his girlfriend worried he sounded too possessive. Seeing her smile and take his hand, she nodded her head slightly agreeing with him.
She got up and began pulling him up off the porch swing. "We'll be back in a little bit with the groceries," she said as Stiles pulled her into his side, walking over to the jeep and opening the passenger door for her. Walking around the front of the car he jumped in the driver's seat and they headed to the store.
"We'll be lucky if we see them by dinner," Peter said sarcastically.
"They'll be back," Scott laughed. "And then we'll have to deal with them all throughout dinner."
Allison leaned into Scott and wrapped her arms around his waist. "Don't act like you two are innocent. You can make me lose my appetite just as fast as them," Peter glared jokingly at them. Scott laughed as Allison pressed her face into his chest blushing at Peter's remark. "And don't even get me started on these two," he said, pointing a finger at Ruthie and Derek.
"Who us?" Ruthie asked innocently, pretending to look hurt. "Whatever could you mean Uncle Peter?" Peter smiled at this.
"That's crazy baby, he couldn't possibly mean us," Derek played along, wrapping his other arm around Ruthie's shoulder and pulling her into him. He kissed her lightly and laughed as Peter just shook his head and smirked at them.
Simon leaned against the porch railing and laughed. "You guys are all crazy. No wonder I feel so comfortable here. It's just like home," he said. "You guys are going to get along great with our family," he smiled. Ruthie met his eyes and smiled back, knowing how right he was. It was going to be like one big party once we get everyone together she thought.
Looking over to see Erica and Boyd pulling up, she smiled as Erica flounced over and took Stiles and Lydia's vacated seat. "So what did we miss?" she asked, tossing her blonde curls over her shoulder and crossing her legs.
"Honestly... absolutely nothing," Peter said taking a sip of his coffee.
Boyd walked up and leaned against the railing next to Simon. Sending a smile at Erica, he relaxed back against the railing watching everyone interact with each other.
"Since it's technically only 10am what do you guys want to do until we start up the barbecue?" Scott asked.
"I don't know about you guys, but I'm going to play Super Mario and kick some ass," Isaac laughed before walking in the house. "Ruthie you coming?" he called to her, going to start the game.
Derek looked at her questioningly. "What?" she asked defensively. "I love Super Mario," she laughed. Kissing his cheek, she got up and followed Isaac into the house to play.
"Well we won't see them until dinner," Peter laughed.
"You guys have never seen Ruthie play a video game have you?" Simon asked looking around at everyone. They all shook their heads.
"Oh you need to," he laughed. "It's hilarious! I remember one time she wanted this video game one of her classmates had and she got suspended from school for fighting with him over it. She actually got in a fight with him," he said, laughing even more at the shock on their faces.
"What? When was this?" Derek asked, laughing as he imagined Ruthie as a little girl fighting over a video game.
"She was in first grade, I think," Simon said, shrugging his shoulders. "But when she plays a game she gets really into it. Like moving with the controller and talking to herself and the game. It's so funny!" With that, Simon went into the house to join Ruthie and Isaac.
"This I have to see," Peter smirked, going into the house as well.
"What the hell, I'm in too," Scott said as Boyd nodded and followed him in. Derek laughed as it was just him, Allison and Erica outside. No one made a move to go inside.
"You aren't going to go in and watch Ruthie yell at a video game?" Allison asked laughing.
"I will in a little bit. It's nice out here," he said, finishing off his coffee. "What are you guys going to do?"
"I might go in and do my nails," Erica said, holding out her hand and inspecting her nails.
"Have fun with that," Derek chuckled, smiling at her. With that Erica walked inside.
Derek and Allison sat in silence for a few minutes with Allison moving to sit next to him on the porch swing. "Derek," she said, getting his attention. Turning to look at her she continued at his nod of encouragement. "I don't think Ruthie should go back to work. This just all seems too crazy and Ruthie's risking her safety every day she goes back there. I know she loves her job and working with the horses and the kids, but until we get this taken care of I think she needs to stay here with us," she finished in a rush, looking down at her hands in her lap hoping she didn't upset her alpha.
Derek smiled and called her name, getting her to look up at him. "No one else knows this but Peter and I, but Ruthie is quitting," he told her, seeing the shock cross her face slowly turn into a smile. "But I think Ruthie is waiting until Simon leaves to tell everyone so don't say anything, okay?" he asks her. Seeing her nod he continues. "To be honest, I've never been more relieved. Besides the pain of being away from her, the stress of knowing who she was working for has been driving me crazy," he admitted.
"We're going to catch these guys Derek," she said confidently. Derek nodded and gave her a small smile. "Come on, let's go in and see Ruthie yell at Mario," Allison smiled, hooking her arm through his and leading him into the house.
Soon they joined everyone in the living room, laughing as Ruthie shouted out that Mario was stupid and couldn't jump to save his life. Walking over to his hyped up girlfriend, he sat on the couch and pulled her back onto his lap. "Give the remote to someone else," he laughed, resting his hands on her hips.
"I want to win!" she pouted, watching Isaac play as Luigi. Laying the controller in her lap she smiled as Derek tilted her head towards him and kissed her gently. Smiling at him she focused back on the screen just in time to see Isaac fall into a pit of lava.
"Dammit!" he shouted, dropping the controller and throwing his hands up in the air.
Ruthie laughed and patted him on the shoulder. "It's okay buddy, I got this," she said, grabbing her remote and starting to play. Simon laughed along with everyone as Ruthie maneuvered herself in time with Mario, laughing as Derek just stared at her in disbelief.
"How did I not know this about you?" he asked incredulously.
"Baby don't talk to me when I'm trying to win," she admonished him jokingly. "Come on Mario, jump!" she talked to the TV.
"Baby you are Mario! You realize you control him right?" he pointed at the character on screen, laughing at his girlfriend.
"Derek so help me, if I die because your distracting me you're in for a world of hurt," she threatened him playfully, never moving her eyes from the screen. Derek smirked and pulled Ruthie into him tighter, knowing there were so many ways he could distract her. Watching her finish playing the level he smiled as she let out a cheer at beating the level.
"Yes!" Isaac exclaimed turning and high five-ing Ruthie.
"Honey, we're home," Stiles sang from the doorway. Everyone looked over to see Lydia walking into the living room as Stiles carried the bags to the kitchen. "What are you guys doing?" he asked after putting the groceries away.
"Watching Isaac and Ruthie play Super Mario," Erica giggled. She had decided to paint her nails an electric shade of blue and was sitting cross-legged on the floor leaning back against Boyd.
"Nice," Lydia laughed. She got up off the chair she had sat in so Stiles could sit and then situated herself on his lap.
"You guys make Bowser your bitch yet?" Stiles asked, laughing as Isaac and Ruthie both glared at him. "I'll take your silences as a no," he quipped, laughing even harder as Isaac shot him the bird. "Dude relax, it's just a game," he said, wiping a tear from his eye.
"This is just embarrassing," Peter said. "You guys shouldn't take this so seriously."
"Hey!" came from both Ruthie and Isaac. "Don't knock it till you try it," Ruthie said, handing her controller to Peter.
Soon enough, Peter was shouting at the TV saying that Mario was an asshat who couldn't catch a mushroom if his life depended on it. "I mean what the hell?! They move slower than molasses, you think the fucker would be able to eat it and not be a little bitch," he cried flinging his remote at the coffee table. "Fuck this game, I hate you guys for getting us started on it," he said, glaring over at Ruthie and Isaac.
Everyone at this point was pretty much crying from laughing so hard. Stiles was bent over with Lydia on the chair practically blue in the face from not being able to catch his breath. Derek was laughing as he gently moved Ruthie off him and got up and pulled the plug out of the TV, disconnecting the game console.
"Oh thank God!" Simon exclaimed, trying to catch his breath. Looking around at everyone in various stages on the couches and floor still laughing, he smiled knowing Ruthie had some good friends down here in Beacon Hills.
"Come on let's turn on a movie," Allison said, wiping her eyes as she tried to calm down. Everyone agreed and they all decided on a comedy. Going into the kitchen, Ruthie popped some popcorn for everyone and brought out a bunch of bowls that could be shared. Everybody got comfortable and enjoyed laughing together at the stupidity of these three guys running around Vegas trying to find their best friend.
"Oh my God," Stiles exclaimed after it was over. "Dude," he said looking at Derek. "That's going to be us!"
Derek snorted and just shook his head. "Like hell it will," he laughed.
The rest of the afternoon passed with more laughter and movies and soon dinner was being prepared. Sitting down at the table all together Derek bowed his head as Scott said grace, thanking God that he had all these amazing people in his life to call family.
Okay what did you guys think?! Was this good, bad, just completely awful? Simon leaves to go back to Glen Oak. The showdown between the Jacobs and the pack is coming and this story is going to be reaching its end soon. I'm thinking already on the sequel where you will see the pack meet the Camden family, so don't worry we still have a ways to go. Thank you to everyone who is staying with me, you guys are awesome! :)