Beneath The Waves Chapter 37
After a few minutes, Stiles lifted his head and stepped out of his father's embrace as he wiped his eyes with his shirt before grinning happily and waving his arms at the house like presenting a prize on a gameshow.
"Welcome to Casa Stilinski! We have all the amenities that you could ever need and we come complete with panorama views of the ocean and over 10 acres of things to do while you enjoy your stay."
John put his hand over his mouth to stifle the laugh/groan that was trying to escape his lips at his son's never ending wit and sarcasm.
"Just help me get my bags inside the house, son."
He mumbled as Stiles raced over to the rental car and lifted the bags up over his shoulders before leading the way up the stairs to the front door while letting out huffs and puffs.
As soon as they were inside, John looked around and was surprised at how well Stiles and his friends had taken care of the house since they've arrived.
Which was surprising seeing as how his son was not known for his cleanliness or not having a place look like a tornado went through it in just a few hours of inhabitation.
Stiles dropped his bags on the couch before swaggering into the kitchen with John following close behind him.
He watched as Stiles picked up his phone and checked it before shoving it in the back pocket of his jeans as he gestured for John to take a seat at the kitchen table.
He was surprised when Stiles didn't take a seat with him, but made his way over to the counter and fiddling with the coffee maker until the tantalizing aroma of ground coffee filled the air.
Leaning up against the counter, Stiles looked over at his father who seemed to be surveying the room from where he sat before quirking an eyebrow at him.
"Nice place you have here.
You've done a good job keeping it clean."
Stiles smirked and nodded proudly.
"Yeah it's easier to keep track of cleaning when there are three of us living here.
Kish is a sweetheart, but keeps us all in line when it comes to running the farm and everything."
John studied his son for a moment before looking around the room again.
"Kish? That's your mate right?
Where is this mysterious young lady?
And you said you had another person living here as well?"
He watched as Stiles didn't answer right away but seemed to be staring off in space with a look of concentration flashing across his features.
After a few moments Stiles laughed and shook his head making the Sheriff wonder what the hell was wrong with his son.
Stiles caught the look of confusion on his father's face and blushed as he shifted his weight to the other foot.
"Sorry. I'm not really used to anyone here besides Kish and Gelsey.
I keep forgetting that humans aren't used to all the Ningyo stuff.
Kish and I are linked telepathically because of our mating bond.
So I just was checking to see where she and Gelsey were and she said that they'll be home in a few minutes.
They went out shopping for a while today.
You know girls and their need to shop…"
He chuckled awkwardly.
John nodded slowly before running a hand through his hair.
He had grown used to dealing with the wolf packs supernatural activities back in Beacon Hills but he never expected his only child to turn into a supernatural being as well.
Stiles had always been the weak human who needed protecting.
But now he was no longer human, and John wasn't sure he would need him at all.
From the looks of the house, he was pretty sure Stiles was managing life well without him.
Stiles watched his father carefully and then realized that this must be really weird for him now that he wasn't human anymore.
To be honest, it was one of the most awkward moments in Stile's life thus far.
He found it hard to relate to his human father now that he'd had a chance to experience life in the fast lane.
It was strange having someone from his human life here in this place that he called home with his mate.
He was wondering how Kish would react, but in his heart he knew that Kish would go with the flow and welcome his father with open arms.
That was just how Kish was as a person.
Or err…supernatural.
Stiles had gotten used to his life as a mystical sea creature and wondered if his father being here would be such a good idea.
Just as Stiles was about to try and alleviate the awkward tension that had descended in the room, he was cut off by the sound of girly laughter coming from the front hall making both him and John jump slightly.
Stiles breathed a sigh of relief as a genuine smile graced his lips.
Kish was here now and one thing that he knew was that Kish could make any situation work out for the better.
Kish came prancing into the kitchen with Gelsey on her arm as they laughed happily.
They came to an abrupt halt when they spied Stiles with a man that looked eerily like him.
Gelsey quirked an eyebrow at the two, but Kish just smiled widely and let go of Gelsey as she walked over and wrapped her arms around her mate's waist before placing a sweet kiss on his cheek.
Stiles clung to her small frame like a life preserver as they both turned to the man that was seated at their kitchen table who wore a look of surprise while he eyed the two mates.
Stiles cleared his throat and took her hand leading her over to the other side of the kitchen table where he took the seat next to her across from his father.
"Dad, this is my mate, Kishiko.
Kish, this is my dad Sheriff John Stilinski."
Kish smiled shyly and tucked a piece of her long raven hair behind her ear before offering her hand to her mate's father who shook it gently.
"It's lovely to meet you Mr. Stilinski.
Stiles has told me so much about you."
John smiled at the small girl who was his son's mate and nodded.
"It's nice to finally meet the girl who's stolen my son's heart and humanity."
Stiles winced as Kish blushed heavily.
"I would say I'm sorry about the whole humanity thing, but I'm not honestly.
Stiles is the best thing that's ever happened to me and I love him more than anything in this world and the next."
John studied the two teenagers carefully before nodding again.
"I've only been here five minutes and I can already tell that he loves you just as much if not more.
I think because of that I can overlook you turning my son into a fairy."
He chuckled which made Stiles blush hard and squeeze Kish's hand underneath the table.
"Well she did make me immortal and all so there's a plus side.
I mean who wouldn't want to spend eternity with a girl as beautiful as her?"
He said while looking down at his mate with a look of pure adoration and love.
The look that passed between the two was not lost on John and it made his heart swell with pride that his son and Kish were so in love and seemed to be completely responsible and self-sufficient.
The three continued to talk and have coffee for the next two hours before John told them he needed to retire to the guest bedroom that he was going to be staying in.
Walking up the stairs, he shook his head and smiled to himself at the situation his son had found himself in.
Leave it to Stiles to end up as the mate to a water fairy and become immortal in less than a month.
He would never admit it, but he couldn't have seen a better outcome for someone so deserving of a second chance as Stiles.
The next generation of the Stilinski clan had proudly claimed their home at the place by the sea.