Storming into Peter's apartment building Stiles travels up to the top floor, before flicking his wrist to wrench open the door. "Good you're here," says Stiles, seeing Peter sitting in the armchair near the corner window. That's one of Stiles favourite spots when he comes over, admittedly that's pretty much daily, it has the best view of the preserve. Stiles especially loved to sit there when it rained, watching the water cascade down the window. Seeing Peter sitting there made Stiles' heart swell with affection, promptly reminding him why he came in the first place.

"What can I help you with today, my darling boy? Do you need help hiding a body?" Peter asks completely serious.

"What why would we need to… oh right, you can smell my anger. Well then, no, well not yet at least, but quite possibly soon" admits Stiles

"Well, sweetheart who angered you this time? I haven't seen you this angry since the wendigo tried to eat Derek" exclaims Peter

"Scott, Scott fucking McCall"

"You know I don't know why we're even friends anymore. I mean he changed after the bite, I think I was more a friend then he was, I guess I should've noticed the signs early. Scott and his morals, the whole world is black and white according to him. You know it really shouldn't surprise me. Well, fine by me I don't need him, none of us do, oh maybe there's a spell that can turn him back into a human, that would get him out of the way. He always wanted that anyway" Stiles continues mumbling to himself, pacing the living room.

"Stiles"

"Stiles!" yelled Peter

"What?"

"Come sit down" Pointing to the coffee table next to him, wanting Stiles close.

"Now take a deep breath and tell me what happened," says Peter

"You know the witch that came into town, well, of course, Scott decided to talk to it, rather than kill it or force it to move along. The witch is demanding payment."

"What kind of payment? Knowing Scott this ought to be good." Says Peter

"Well, it wants a person, someone who is strong, possessive and important to a member of the pack."

"It just so happens the person Scott decided fit the bill is also the most important person in my life. Scott actually had the audacity to tell me that this is the best plan for everyone despite knowing my feelings about the matter. If that fucker believes I will let him get away with it, I will personally kill him myself, or maybe yet I'll hand him over to the witch" threatens Stiles.

"Why would Scott think giving up the Sherriff be a good idea?" Asked Peter confused

"The Sherriff, where'd you get that idea. No Peter, you, he wants to sacrifice you." Yells Stiles, becoming angrier.

"Wait, you said the most important person in your life. Isn't that the Sherriff, he's your dad."

"No, he hasn't been my dad since my mum died. I've been on my own for a long time. I'm more of a parent then he is."

"But… I don't… Why me?"

"Because Peter," Stiles says getting up from his spot on the table and sitting directly on Peter's lap "I'm in love with you. I kinda thought it was obvious I mean I'm over here every day, we cook together, I sleep here more than I do my own house."

Peter freezes, Stiles loves him, how on earth did he miss that, he wonders.

Stiles takes the silence that Peter doesn't, in fact, feel the same way.

"I'm sorry Peter I shouldn't have said anything, I'm gonna go, don't worry I'm make sure Scott doesn't come after you," says Stiles moving away from Peter, but before he can move too far, Peter grabs Stiles by the waist and pulls him onto his lap once more.

"Stiles… Stiles, baby look at me. I'm sorry I didn't answer you right away. It's not every day that your mate tells you they're in love with you," admits Peter.

"Wait, I'm your mate!" starring Peter right in the eyes, Stiles wacks his hand across Peter's chest.

"Why the hell, didn't you tell me?" Questions Stiles

"Honestly, I didn't think I still deserved a mate after everything I had done, especially someone like you. You are so brave and smart, you are the most loyal person I have ever met, why on earth would you want someone like me?" wonders Peter "I was happy just to have your friendship, everything considered."

"Peter, you are one of the most resilient people I have met, you are so loyal. If it were me and someone came killed my family, I would've done the same thing. I never wanted you to die, but you were going to hurt Scott and he was my best friend. I will never be gladder that you took precautions and came back. I love you Peter and nothing you do or say will change that… Well unless you killed Derek, I mean now that he's not such a Sourwolf I kind of like the guy, but hey I'd still help you hide the body; I'd just be mad at you for a while!" Points out, Stiles. Peter can't help but laugh at that.

"Now that's a sound I could get use to hearing," says Stiles, "I like your laugh"

"You, my beautiful boy are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I love you too Stiles"

They both move in at the same time to kiss. Peter amazed that despite everything he still got his mate, he couldn't be happier.

They still had to deal with Scott, but together they would become unstoppable.