Chapter 2
When Stiles woke up the next morning everything was quiet. The room was empty and there were some of his things lying in a pile on the floor. Quickly getting dressed he slipped out the window and out onto the roof. It looked as though they were rebuilding the Hale house.
Shaking his head, it didn't matter where they were he had to get going. School was waiting and if he missed then the Sheriff was going to kill him.
Derek growled at his own stupidity. He'd left Stiles alone and now the boy was gone.
"He's probably just at school you know" Isaac shrugged as he watched the alpha pace the room angrily.
Derek stopped in his tracks. "School?" That made sense. Stiles had to go to school; he was a teenager, "Of course. You should be going to. Tell Boyd and Erica that there's training after school. Bring Stiles along"
Isaac rolled his eyes and headed out. What was it with Derek and that Stiles kid?
Shaking his head Derek turned and started working on the manor. He needed to have it back in its full glory soon if he planned on having two teenagers living with him.
"Hey Stiles" Isaac called hurrying forward.
Stiles sighed but turned to Isaac. All he wanted to do was go home and finish his homework and his research "What is it?"
"Derek says that we're all training after school today" Isaac informed him.
"Really!" Stiles asked shocked. Derek wanted him to train with the others. He used to love training with Scott. Also, being out of the house might not be such a bad thing, at least on Thursdays (though that was last night). And while Derek had kidnapped him last night the man had also treated his back and was only trying to help. He could be forgiven.
"He said to tell you" Isaac shrugged, "Also, this way you can give me a lift."
"Sure" Stiles agreed readily. They hopped in the jeep and then Stiles sat there looking around.
"Um… Stiles," Isaac questioned, "Why aren't we moving?"
Stiles gave Isaac the confused look, "Don't we need to wait for Scott?"
"Scott's not coming" Boyd informed as he and Erica climbed into the back, "But we do appreciate the ride"
Stiles was confused, "If Scott's not coming then why am I?"
Isaac shrugged, "Derek said to invite you to the pack training"
"But I'm not part of the pack?" Stiles said.
"Seems as though you are if you're invited to a pack training" Erica piped in, "Which, by the way, we're running late for"
That got Stiles moving to put the key in the ignition. "So, I'm part of the pack? That's awesome! He's not gonna turn me though is he? Because I don't want to be turned"
"Relax" Boyd clapped a hand on Stiles' shoulder, "He'll only turn you if you're willing to let him."
"Oh" Stiles slumped back a little, "Good."
Derek saw Stiles' jeep pull up and found himself letting out a breath he didn't know he'd been holding. He wasn't sure if the boy would come after last night. Looks as though the prospect of getting away from the Sheriff was enough of an enticement to come back.
"So what are we up to this afternoon?" Boyd asked coming up to the house.
"We'll be working on aerobics" Derek replied, "But first I want all homework done. I've been receiving calls from the school about Isaac and I know that the two of you" this pointed at Boyd and Erica, "aren't receiving the best of grades."
The four teenagers grumbled and complained but eventually found their way to the kitchen table with books open.
"I thought this was a training session" Stiles argued as he sat down.
"It is" Derek agreed, "But as the alpha I am also concerned with your future, health and safety. That starts with homework. Now get to work"
"But you're not my alpha" Stiles argued.
Boyd, Erica and Isaac all looked at each other nervously. No one was supposed to talk to the alpha that way.
Derek leaned in close to Stiles, intending to get his point across the first time "Is this or is this not a pack training?" he questioned.
"That's what I was told" Stiles replied.
"And are you or are you not attending a pack training?"
"I am"
"Then are you or are you not part of my pack" Derek pressed.
Stiles gulped, "I don't want to be turned"
"I'm not planning on turning you" Derek replied. It was the truth, he didn't want to turn Stiles, the kid was perfect just as is. Plus, he didn't need an ADHD werewolf running around either.
"So then how can I be part of your pack if you're not turning me?" Stiles asked honestly.
"Because I say you are"
Stiles locked eyes with Derek before looking around the rest of the table. This was Derek's pack – Boyd, Erica and Isaac. Would they be alright with this? "What about you guys?"
Boyd, Erica and Isaac all looked at each other confused before glancing over to Derek. Derek gave them a pointed look that was basically 'say yes or you're dead'
"Definitely"
"Yep"
"Sure"
Stiles turned back to Derek but the man was quick enough to change his expression back to a neutral one before the boy could see.
"Well?" Derek prodded.
"Well…." Stiles hesitated, "I'd like t…. You've never wanted me before"
Damn. So close. "I'll admit. You are one that needs to grow on people. But once one is used to you, you're a required presence." There, that was as nice as he could ever be. For the time being at least.
"So you won't change your mind?" Stiles confirmed.
"No" Derek insisted, "I won't change my mind. If I say you're in my pack then you're in my pack."
"OK then" Stiles nodded. "I'd like to be in the pack just so long as I'm not turned."
"You won't be turned." Derek promised. "You are however to follow the rules. And the first rule is that you will get your homework done before training. Is that understood?"
"Yeah" Stiles nodded, "Homework then training."
"Good" Derek tried to smile at all of them, "then everyone should get to work. I'm going to be working on the house. If you need me call for me. I don't want anyone getting up from this table without my permission is that understood?"
Three heads nodded in agreement while one decided to speak up.
"What if we have to use the bathroom?" Stiles questioned.
"Then call for me to ask permission first" Derek instructed.
"Oh," Stiles said, "Well what if…. Never mind"
"What?" Derek asked.
"Nothing" Stiles shook his head.
"What if what Stiles?" Derek repeated.
"It's nothing." Stiles replied, "Never mind"
"What…" then Derek heard it. He felt so stupid. Isaac hadn't done this so it wasn't something he thought to be concerned about.
Sighing Derek walked over to the cabinet and pulled out the granola bars, peanut butter, apples, and crackers then moved to the fridge and pulled out four bottles of water, and four bottles of Gatorade. He put everything on the table and told them all to "eat up"
Derek could feel Stiles gaping at him as he walked out of the kitchen. What the hell had happened to this kid?