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Dani's p.o.v
My eyes flutter open and I squint againist the sunlight streaming through the window and onto Derek and I. A huge smile comes to my face at the memory of last night. I turn and touch my hand to Derek's cheek softly. He stirs and opens his eyes. He smiles softly at me.
"Morning" he says sleepily.
"Morning" I reply caressing his cheek.
"What are you doing?" he asks.
"Taking you in" I repeat his words from last night. He grins. "Smooth, right?" I tease making him chuckle.
"That was pretty smooth. I wonder who you stole that from?" I lean forward and kiss him softly.
"We should get up" I say with a yawn.
"No, I like it in here" Derek smirks, closing his eyes again and pulling me close to his warmth. I bury my face into his chest and he brings his arms right around me.
"As much as I love this, i'm starving" I say.
"I can help with that" he whispers. Oh my god. How can I be so turned on so early in the morning? I shake those thoughts away.
"I'm sure I could help with your hunger too but we should get out of bed" I wink. He flushes red at my comment.
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Cora's in the kitchen, scrubbing down the oven. Um..okay? She turns to us with a big smile.
"Morning" she says, voice light.
"Morning" I say, chuckling at her weird but happy behaviour. She goes back to her cleaning. Then I realise what she's wearing. A floral singlet, denim shorts and slippers. That would be totally normal if this wasn't Cora. Not once have I ever seen Cora walk around in slippers..fuzzy purple slippers.
"What?" she asks me.
"Nothing" I say, smirking knowingly at her. Something went very, very well on her date with Boyd last night.
"How about I make us some breakfast?" Cora offers.
"I like the loft not on fire but thanks" Derek teases.
"I can make waffles" she shrugs.
"Since when?" Derek asks.
"Since Boyd taught me" she says.
"Finally, something useful" Derek jokes, sitting down at the table. The pieces slowly start fitting together. She's extremely happy, light, bubbly, she's cleaning, she's wearing fuzzy slippers and now she knows how to make waffles..that's a breakfast food. A breakfast food that Boyd showed her how to make.
"Oh my god" I say as it dawns on me. Derek and Cora turn to me in confusion. That was not supposed to be out-loud. "Oh..sorry" I say sheepishly. Derek chuckles at my weirdness and Cora turns back to the oven.
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Derek goes for a run after breakfast, says he feels 'heavy'. Yeah, if I was carrying that much muscle around, i'd feel heavy as well. And if I was carrying something else around..god, I should really get my mind out of the gutter. Cora sits down on the couch with her phone, smiling at it. I put my book down, looking over at her.
"How was your date last night?" I ask her.
"Good" she smiles.
"I didn't hear you come in" I say.
"That's because I didn't get in until early this morning" she says, a blush crawling up her cheeks.
"Oh, I see what's going on here" I say with a smirk.
"I have no idea what you're talking about" she says innocently.
"I think you know exactly what i'm talking about" I say, raising an amused eyebrow.
"No, I don't think I do" she says, denying it.
"You Cora Hale, you slept with Boyd last night" I say. I grin when she drops her phone in her lap, eyes falling to me. And there's my answer.
"How'd you know?" she asks, getting herself together again.
"I know a 'just got laid' girl when I see one" I smirk.
"Okay..I did" she admits.
"Did you.." I start. She blushes red when she realises what i'm asking.
"Uh, yeah. Covered, everything covered" she says quickly.
"Good girl" I say. I let Cora go back to her phone while I get back to my book. I hear someone coming up the stairs, must be Derek.
"Just for the record" Cora says. I look over my book at her and her eyes never leave her phone. "I know a 'just got laid' girl when I see one as well" she grins at her phone. I feel my jaw drop and eyes widen. Before I can say anything, Derek comes in the door, nodding to us both. I hide my rosy cheeks behind my book. Dammit Cora. He sits down on the one-seater between us. He looks between us. Cora's cheeks are still a little red as are mine. "How was your run?" Cora breaks the silence, putting her phone away.
"Good" he nods. "How was your date?" he asks. My eyes flick up to her and her's to mine.
"Good" she says with a small smile.
"How's Boyd?" Derek asks.
"He's great" she says. I find myself errupting into a laughing/choking fit at the double meaning. Definately need to get my mind out of the gutter.
"I'm okay" I assure them, taking Cora's glass of water off the table and taking a few gulps. I put it back down and Cora's glaring at me in amusement.
"Okay.." Derek says, looking a little confused. We all look to the door when someone knocks. "I got it" Derek says, getting up.
"Is Ash in?" I hear John ask. I get up and go to the door.
"Right here" I smile. My smile drops when John doesn't return it. "What's wrong?" I ask, moving to his side.
"It's Stiles"
"What happened to Stiles?" I ask, burrowing my eyebrows in worry.
"He was jumped last night, walking home from Scott's" John tells me.
"What?!" I ask.
"From what he can piece together, someone in a black hoodie jumped him from behind, beat him into unconciousness"
"Where is he?" I ask, feeling tears well up in my eyes.
"Hospital" John sighs sadly.
"He's in hospital?" Derek's hand comes to my back as a couple tears slip down my cheeks.
"He has a concussion and they want to watch him for a few days" a tear slips down John's cheek and he quickly wipes it away.
"I'm going to see him" I say, moving to grab my keys.
"I'll take you" John says. I nod my thanks.
"Do you want us to come with you?" Derek asks.
"Maybe just Dani for now, he's still resting. You're welcome to see him tomorrow though" John says.
"Okay, thank you" Derek says. I turn and hug Derek.
"I'll be back later" I say, wiping my eyes again.
"Take your time, call me if you need anything, okay?" he says, rubbing my arm.
"Okay" I smile weakly. I turn and follow John out.
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John stops at the door.
"I have to go. Make sure he knows I stopped by" he says.
"Of course" I say. I give him a big hug. "Find out who did this, please" I beg him.
"I will" he promises me. We pull back and he kisses my forehead before leaving. I take a deep breath and walk into Stiles' room. I stop dead in my tracks when I see him in the hospital bed. I didn't think he'd look like this. One of his eyes are black, swollen. One of his wrist in a cast. He sees me.
"Hey Dani" he smiles best he can, his voice hoarse.
"Stiles" I say, voice cracking. I rush to his side and take his uninjuired hand in mine. "What have they done to you?" I ask, tears flowing freely down my face now.
"I'm okay" he croaks, squeezing my hand weakly. "How'd you know?"
"John brought me here. He wanted to stay but he had to go back to work" I brush his hair out of his eyes, his forehead sweaty. "You're in pain" I say, the built up sweat a clear sign. It's not hot in here, it's the tension in his body.
"It's not so bad" he says, trying to make me feel better.
"I'm so sorry this happened Stiles" I whisper. He brings the uninjuired hand up to my cheek.
"It's not your fault" he says.
"I should have been with you" I say.
"Don't blame yourself" he says. "Please" I look into his whiskey coloured eyes and I see the silent plee behind them.
"Okay Stiles" I say, smiling sadly at him. I sniff and wipe my eyes and face with my sleeve. "Have you eaten?" I ask him.
"The food here sucks" he chuckles. I smile, glad he's still able to laugh and be happy despite what he just went through. He must have been so scared.
"I'll call Derek and ask him to pick something up" I say.
"Thanks" he nods. I pull my phone out, dialling.
"Is Stiles okay? Are you okay?" Derek answers are 2 rings.
"We're both fine" I assure him. "Can I ask a big favour?"
"Anything" he says.
"Could you pick Stiles up some curly fries and a burger?" I ask. Derek chuckles.
"Of course, i'll be there as soon as I can. What room number?"
"12"
"I'll see you soon"
"Thank you. I love you" I say.
"I love you too" Derek says before we hang up. I look back at Stiles and he's grinning.
"What?" I ask him. His grin gets bigger.
"You're such a sap" he teases.
"Shut up" I whine, cheeks turning red.
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