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Chapter 21: Christmas Time
After been told of what happen to Malcolm's family Amber and Junior locked themselves in their room for the rest of the day. No matter how many times Stiles tried to get them out of the rooms or at least open the door it remained closed even after the pack had left to go to their homes.
"Stiles come on" Derek says coming to stand by his mate. "They're just trying to understand everything you told them."
"I just want them to know it's not their fault and Malcolm doesn't blame them." Stiles says resting her head against Derek's chest hearing his soothing heartbeat as Derek wraps his arms around her.
"They just need time." Derek says giving Stiles a soft kiss on the head.
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It wasn't until the next morning Amber made her way down the stairs into the kitchen where she found Scotty and Lucas stuffing their faces with pancakes, bacon, eggs, and toast.
She wasn't surprise at all to see them because yesterday was the last day of the first semester of school and today began their winter break for two weeks. All the adults still had to work so it was agreed that all the pups stayed at Derek's.
"Hey guys" Amber says sending them a smile. Lucas gives her a nod of acknowledgement while he stuffs another pancake in his mouth.
"Hey" Scotty says that puppy dog grin come on his face as he gets up and wraps his arms around Amber.
Amber welcomes the hug all the guilt and sadness she has been feeling since yesterday temporarily goes away.
"Feeling better" Scotty ask aware of the emotions fading off of Amber.
"A little bit" Amber says honestly.
Scotty pulls back from the hug to look at his girlfriend giving her smile. "Are you hungry?"
"Starving" She says making both Scotty and Lucas laugh. Scotty takes her hand in his and lead her to an empty stool at the island next to him as he goes to fix her something to eat.
"Thank you" Amber says giving Scotty a kiss on the cheek when he brings her a plate of food.
"Anytime" A red faced Scotty says smiling from ear to ear.
"Told you reds a good color on you Scotty." Christina says making all three werewolves to turn around to see the blonde leaning against the wall smiling.
"Shut up Chris" Scotty says the redness on his face getting even redder than before.
"How you feeling Ams" Christina ask her friend.
"Better" Amber says giving her blonde friend a smile.
"So is Junior still in his room we have to talk?" The blonde ask getting curious looks from the three wolves.
"You and Junior talk" Lucas scoffs at that "I don't see that ending well and that's if he opens the door for you."
"Their no if ands or buts about it that door will be opened." And with that said Christina makes her way up the stairs to Junior's room.
"She sounds so much like Aunt Lydia it's scary" Amber says after her friend as going up stairs.
The two boys could only agree with Amber.
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"Open the door Junior or so help me God I will make your life a living hell." Christina yells and beats on the other side of the door. "I'm not going anywhere until you open this door."
"What" Junior growls at the blonde girl whose standing in the hallway.
"We need to talk?" Christina says narrowing her eyes at the teen wolf in front of her.
"Well I don't want to talk." Junior says narrowing his eyes at her.
"I wasn't asking." And with that Christina pushed her way passed Junior.
"Well come on in" Junior says sarcastically with an eye roll as he closes the door.
"What happen in here?" Christina ask looking around the usually clean room only to see books scattered all over the floor and bed.
"Research" is the only answer Junior gives as he walks back to his bed and picks up the book he was reading before he was interrupted.
"On what exactly?" Christina asks thinking she already knows the answer.
"Werewolves born on blue moons and Friday the 13th full moon." Junior says confirming Christina guess. "And what you might be." Junior says looking up to meet Christina blue eyes meeting his green eyes.
"You're researching about me?" Christina ask surprised that he would do that.
"Yeah I figured you would be up here sooner or later hounding me about what you are." Junior says.
"And what did you find?" Christina ask as she comes around to the other side of the bed and sits.
"Not much their different types of supernatural creatures with some type of psychic powers and some that can shoot beams of light or control light; I can help you learn to control it if you want." Junior says looking over at Christina whose thinking about what he just asked of her.
"Fine" Christina sighs "What do I have to do?"
Junior sits up in the bed and begins to put on his shoes. "What are you doing?" Christina asks confused by Junior action.
"Well first you have to find me." Junior says as he walks to the window and opens it.
"Find you" Christina says now standing up off the bed. "I don't know how to use my powers yet."
"Just focus on me" Junior says. "I believe you can do it." And with those encouraging words Junior flips out the window.
"Boys" Christina mumbles to herself as she makes her way out of Junior room to get her shoes.
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So after putting on her shoes Christina makes her way back up to Junior room and locks the door just in case someone comes in and catches that their gone then Derek and all the adults will go nuts.
'Okay Christina focus' she thinks to herself as she lays down on Junior bed.
She closes her eyes trying to focus on Junior. The first thing she sees is Junior light green eyes that she seems to be drawn to for some reason. Next she visualizes his nose, ears and his dark hair and that cocky grin he gives when he knows something no one else knows.
'Okay where are you?' She ask herself letting the question rumble through her mind.
As if God had heard her question she got a glimpse of a lake that she recognizes. It's the Hale's Lake at the end of the woods it's only a ten minutes walk from Derek's house.
Christina sits up her eyes open now "I did it." A smile now on her face.
Getting off the bed Christina makes her way to the open window. "Here I come." She says before flipping out of the window land on her feet before she takes off towards the lake.
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As Christina made her way towards the lake trying not to turn back around because of the cool breeze she would use her power to see if Junior was in the same spot looking at the lake he was. She also used her powers to see what the others were doing back at the house. Through her brother eyes she could see Scotty, and James playing video games in the game room. Through Amber eyes she saw Alisha and her were polishing their nails while Patrick slept next to them.
"It's about time I'm been freezing my ass off out here princess." Junior voice echoes through the woods.
She uses her power to see Junior is above her in a tree watching looking at the back of her head.
"Forgive me" Christina says sarcastically turning to glare at the teen boy in the tree. "Not everybody has super speed."
Junior gives her that cocky little grin before jump out of the tree before landing on his feet. "What can I say I'm awesome?"
Christina rolls her eyes at his boasting. "So what was your big idea of helping control this other power and hopefully find out what I am?"
"Well we can scratch off you being a witch." Junior says.
"Why is that?" Christina asks wondering why he's so sure.
"Look around you" Junior says making Christina look down at the ground to see she's surrounded in a black powdery circle.
"Is this Mountain ash...no Colocasia Root" Christina says stepping out of the circle.
"Yep killing two birds with one stone" Junior says with a smile. "Now let's try that thing with the light you did to that witch yesterday."
"Well I don't know how I did that it just happen."
"Okay so what was going through your mind yesterday?" Junior asks.
"I didn't want to die"
"And the emotions your were feeling at the time." Junior ask hoping that here powers are triggered through emotions like when he shift or Malcolm and Monica used their powers.
"At first I was scared as the fire ball was heading towards us" Christina explains while pacing in the circle of Colocasia Root. "But then it was like my survival instinct kicked in and unleashed this power in me. I can feel it in following through my veins now I feel stronger than I've ever felt before." Christina says as she stops pacing around only to look at Junior who is watching her intently like he's trying to figure out her. Making Christina feel naked and vulnerable.
"Okay clear your mind and close your eyes." Junior says stepping into the circle.
"Really that again "Christina says with an eye roll.
"Hey I'm trying to help you." Junior points out standing in front of Christina.
"Fine" Christina says because it true he is the only one really trying to help her right now so she does as he says.
After Christina closes her eyes and clears her mind only then does Junior start to speak. "Now I want you to concentration on that power you say you can feel now tell me when you've done."
Christina focuses on the new power and strength that she can feel like hot lava rush through her body ready to erupt. "Okay I've got it" she says still focusing on the power coursing through her body.
"OK good now picture that power feeling as your light trapped inside and let it out slowly." Junior tells Christina.
Still focusing on the hot lava flow feeling Christina does as Junior instructs her. She imagine that the hot lava as that pure white light that she had seen yesterday flowing throughout her body. Then she imagined the light making its way to her hands and gather in the palm of her hands.
"Christina" Junior voice comes to Christina as a whisper. "Open your eyes."
Christina opens her eyes to see nothing different except Junior giving her a smile and not that cocky smirk he usually gives her but one he gives Amber or Patrick when they do something they doubt that they could do. "What happen?"
"Look at your hands" Junior says his smile growing even wider.
When Christina looks down at her hands balled up in to fist she can see the white light shining through her fist. "I did it" her smile just as big as Junior's.
"You did it...now can you shoot that beam of light again?" Junior ask curiously to see if she could display that same amount of power she showed yesterday day, but he was also proud of her not that he would tell her that, not yet anyway.
"Let's see" Christina then turns her attention back to the warm light on her hand which she is grateful for because the cold December wind is being a pain in her ass.
As Christina imagines the light shining brighter and hotter the light does as she wills it. 'So now for the next level' Christina thinks before lifting her palm towards the lake. Christina envisions the light covering her palm before it shot out a large beam of light towards the lake.
And just like before as she thought, the light to did. When the blast shot from her hand this time Christina stumbled back a few steps before regaining her balance. As the beam hit the lake it cause the icy water to erupt into the air before coming back down into the lake.
"That...was...awesome" Junior says in a sing song voice the smile on his face made Christina think of him as a little boy whose just got the best news in the world.
"It was pretty cool" Christina agrees.
"What else do you think you can do?" Junior ask ready to see her do more things like that.
"I don't know but couldn't we do this in your room where it's not freezing cold?" Christina asks irritated when another cold breeze blow pass her making her pull her jacket a little closer.
"Here" Junior says removing his jacket to give the Christina.
"No you don't have to." But Junior was already putting his jacket around her shoulder.
"I'm a werewolf I run a little hotter than normal people." Junior says as Christina puts her arms through his jacket.
"Thanks" Christina says looking out the corner of her eye at the wolf.
"You're welcome" Junior says meeting the Christina's blue eyes.
Christina found herself unable to look away from those green eyes and for some reason she found herself turn around to face Junior. She could have swore she saw his eyes flash blue for a split second before they return back to their regular green.
Christina didn't have to be a werewolf to know her heart was beating a lot faster than it usually does, but if she was she would have heard Junior heart beat doing the same. Christina wasn't even aware of how close she and Junior were until she could feel the heat radiating off Junior body.
'What am I doing?' Christina thinks as Junior reaches out and tucks one of her blonde curl behind her ear his eyes never leaving her eyes. 'You have a boyfriend Christina' Just as quick as the thought cross her mind it was gone because now Junior was slowly leaning in and for some reason she wasn't pulling away instead she found herself closing her eyes and welcoming the scent of Junior and hopefully Junior soft lips. The hot lava feeling that flows through her body tries to will her to let go of all of the built up feelings and enjoy which she finds herself about to do.
"There you guys are?" Lucas voice says making the two teens jump apart and Christina pent up energy or power to dissolve.
"What were you two doing?" Amber says coming around the tree with a knowing smile.
"Nothing" Junior says quickly "We were just learning to help control her powers."
"Really" Lucas says matching Amber smile "and this power would be"
"This" Christina says hold her palm out towards Lucas as it starts to glow and then shoots out a beam of white light. Thanks to Lucas werewolf reflexes he his able to dive out the way as Amber stands behind the tree for cover.
"So you're not psychic after all." Amber says.
"Nor am I a witch" Motioning to the Colocasia Root circle she still standing in.
"So what are you?" Lucas asks cleaning off the dirt from his hands.
"Well we were working on that before you two interrupted." Juniors says.
"So making out would have told you what she was?" Amber ask trying hard not to laugh unlike Lucas. "Maybe I should give t hi
"Why aren't you two at home?" Junior asks trying to change the subject.
"Yeah" Christina agrees with Junior picking up what he's trying to do.
Christina wasn't the only one to pick up what he was doing. "We could ask you the same thing, but we can see you obviously wanted to be alone." This time Amber didn't try to hide the smile.
"We actually came to get you be Cora wants to tell us something before she tell the adults." Lucas says.
"So come on you two" Amber says a turning around when she stops and looks over her shoulder at Junior and Christina. "Unless you two will like too finish what you were doing before we interrupted."
Junior and Christina eyes meet for a split second before turning to look at the two wolves in front of them. "Let's go" they both say at the same time.
"Oh my God you actually thought about it." Amber and Lucas laughs as they make their way back to the house. Unaware of the circle of Colocasia Root catching on fire.
XXX
Few hours later
When Derek pulls up Amour he doesn't have to wait long before Stiles makes her way out of the restaurant.
"Hey" Derek says placing a kiss on Stiles lips before opening the car door for her.
"Hey" Stiles smiles before getting into the car.
Once Derek gets into the car they make their way to their new destination the mall to pick up the Christmas gifts for the pack for Christmas in two days.
"So how was your day?" Derek ask intertwining his and Stiles fingers together.
"It was okay I'm kind of tired though." Stiles says rest her head against the looking at her boyfriend.
Derek glances over at Stiles "we don't have to do this right now I can get Scott to do this when he gets off."
"No" Stiles says "I want to do this plus I want to see what you got me."
"Yeah like that's going to happen" Derek laughs.
"We'll see about that?" Stiles mumble than turns to look out of the window thinking of a plan to get what she wants.
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Christmas Eve morning
Derek was awakening by the sweet aroma of food coming from the kitchen. When Derek looked over to the left side of the bed it was empty meaning Stiles was cooking.
Derek slipped on a pair of shorts over his boxers before making his way to the bathroom to go brush his teeth then quickly made it to the kitchen.
When Derek made his way into the kitchen Stiles back was facing the stove stirring something in the pots. Derek couldn't help when his eyes travel down to the red shorts Stiles has on that as the word 'SEXY' in black letter spread across her ass.
"You could help me you know instead of starring at my ass." Stiles says gaining Derek attention only to see Stiles still cooking.
"But I'm really loving the view." Derek says making Stiles to stop cooking and turn to look at Derek.
Derek is leaning against the wall with his big strong arms crossed over his chest giving Stiles a smirk.
"Is that so?" Stiles says walking up to Derek.
"Yeah" Derek says before placing a small kiss on Stiles soft lips.
Just that one simple kiss sent shivers through Stiles body and that triggered her hormones to up rise.
Stiles pulls Derek back into a much deeper and passionate kiss. Stiles was a little surprised when she was picked up by Derek lips never coming apart. Stiles legs wraps around Derek as he sits her on the island in the kitchen.
When they pull away for air both adults eyes are a darker color with lust fill eyes and red swollen lips.
"Derek" Stiles moans as Derek starts to give her little kiss down her neck.
"Seriously" Amber high pitched scream makes the two adults stop and look at their two teenagers who look like they want to throw up or shoot themselves in the head.
"Really" Junior says his face still twisted in disgust.
Derek helps Stiles down off of the kitchen island which is a bad idea because as soon as Stiles turns in the direction of the twins she feels 'not-so-little-Derek' poking her in her backside. Instead of feeling even more embarrass Stiles is actually turned on and Stiles is totally blaming this on her pregnancy hormones.
"Hey guys are you hungry?" Stiles ask giving the twins the best smile she could muster up while trying to ignore Derek's friend up against her.
The twins look at each other communicating with their eyes before turning back to look at their mom "Yeah, but please keep all body parts to yourselves."
Derek motion for Stiles to sit in one of the chairs at the kitchen island why he turned the food off as Junior got four plates out of the cabinets and Amber got the glass and the silverware.
After Derek fixes everyone's plate with the breakfast Stiles had cooked Grits, eggs, bacon, and biscuits he hand Stiles her plate and sits next to her.
"Thanks" Stiles says after getting her plate from Derek.
"So what's on the agenda for today?" Amber asks before taking a little bit of everything from her plate and eating it.
"Well we're going to see your grandpa today that's for sure and I don't know what we're going to do after that, but later on tonight we're going to open up the present hanging in your stocking." Stiles informs them before she takes a bite of her food.
"What is it Stiles?" Derek asks seeing Stiles twist her face in confusion.
Instead of answering Derek Stiles gets up and walks to the refrigerator and gets out maple syrup and to everyone surprise mustered.
"Okay I get the syrup but why the mustered?" Junior says as his mom sits back down an pours the syrup over her food and then the mustered on her two biscuits.
"Okay I'm done" Junior says pushing his throwing up his hands and standing up from the chair he sitting in.
"Me too that's disgusting" Amber says doing the same as her brother.
"This is not disgusting" Stiles yells to the two retreating teenager running upstairs to change into regular clothes. "You don't think its disgusting do you?" Stiles turns to look at Derek.
'It really does look disgusting' Derek thinks but what comes out his mouth is "No" which gets him a kiss from Stiles.
"Do you want to try it?" Stiles ask picking up a biscuit with mustered over it.
"Ummm you know I should wash these dishes-"
Stiles shoves the biscuit into Derek mouth while Derek is in the middle of his excuse. "It's good huh...I got that from that movie sling blade."
The taste was something Derek never wanted to taste again and if this was the just the beginning of Stiles cravings he'll hate to see what the next seven months had in store.
"Hhmm" Derek mumbles grabbing a glass of orange juice to wash down the food.
"I guess we should get ready to head to my dad." Stiles says picking up the empty plates off of the island and drop them into the sink leaving them for Junior and Amber to clean later on.
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The rest of the day went by fairly quickly. The first hour at the sheriff's house was all about catching up on the last couple of days.
John tells them Boyd and himself are looking for any kind of money trail to Malcolm and his witch friend which is only gotten them so far because they don't know what her name really is.
Derek tells all of them of how his business meeting went with the investors and how sometime after new year's they will send someone to arrange everything so that can expand the business.
Stiles tell them of how everyone at work is so happy for her on having another baby and they are so supportive and helpful. She also mention on how her and Deaton training is going letting them know that she is now working on protective runes and a little Astral Projection which is totally safe for the baby.
Amber and Junior have nothing to share because since schools let out they have been under house arrest sort of and not just them, but all of the kids in the pack. So there was no way that Junior was going to tell them him and Christina snuck out yesterday to help her control her powers and if Amber didn't want to Scotty to see some embarrassing pictures or hear some even more embarrassing stories.
After about three hours of watching movies and just enjoying the normality of today Stiles and Derek had driven the twins to Danny and Malcolm house.
Let's just say the twins were not happy unlike before they found out what happen to Malcolm's family they would be out the car before it stopped that's how much they loved Malcolm, but now they looked sick and weary of the house.
Stiles and Derek tried to everything to get them out of the car from bribes to punishment but they didn't budge. It wasn't into Stiles and Derek had walked up to Danny's door and Malcolm answered the door and ushered them in closing the door that Amber and Junior found themselves surrounded in familiar blue lights before they found themselves inside of Danny's house sitting on the couch in between their parents facing Malcolm who had also put a spell on them to keep from moving.
"Hey" Malcolm says giving the twins a smile.
Instead of getting a smile back from the twins he got a eyes full of sadness looking back at him.
"I don't blame you guys" Malcolm says coming to kneel down in front of the two wolves grabbing a hand of each one of them giving it a comfortable squeeze.
"You should "Amber says her voice now softer then her normal sweet upbeat voice her eyes on Malcolm big hand.
"But I don't because that would be wrong, you were just babies you didn't really know how special you were and the dangers that came with being born on a blue moon, but neither did we...we all just accepted you guys as you were with no regrets and I know if my family was here they would tell you the same thing." Malcolm speaking the truth his family loved the twins and Stiles as if they were their own children and they gladly gave their lives for them just like they would have done for anyone in the pack.
"But they were your family." Junior says a little angry, but Malcolm knew Junior wasn't directing the anger at him but his self. Junior as the tendency to take more serious matters to heart and find a way to blame himself something he gets from both his parents.
"Yeah they were" Malcolm says sadly "but you guys are my family too so I need you not to blame yourselves anymore, because I really miss you two troublemakers." Another smile coming on Malcolm's face.
This time instead of the eyes full of sadness and the frowns from the Hale twins he got two genuine smiles.
They spent a few hours hanging out with Malcolm talking and catching up since he been living with Danny and they being staying with Derek plus work and School they all don't have as much for bonding like they use to.
Danny eventually showed up after work with bags of food in hand for the six of them after getting a text from Malcolm telling of their company.
"Can we see a picture of your family?" Amber asks Malcolm once everyone finished eating.
Of course they had heard about Malcolm's family on rare occasions, but never seen any pictures.
"Yeah let me go get one." Malcolm says before running upstairs. After a few minutes Malcolm came back with two pictures in hand he gave one to each twin.
The picture showed eight people standing in front a light blue house four of them they recognized as themselves smiling up at the camera while a younger looking Stiles held on to their hands standing on Stiles left was younger version of Malcolm who was just in his twenties. Standing in front of the younger Malcolm was a girl no older than nine or ten years old meaning this was Lindsey Malcolm's sister; she had long curly red hair and the same blue eyes that Malcolm has she was smiling up at the camera also. Standing on Stiles right side was a man with the same cheek bone structure as Malcolm and the blue eyes that each child seems to have inherited. The guy had his arm slung over Stiles shoulder smiling his blue eyes shining as some of his dark red hair fell into his face while the red was pulled back into a pony tail this must be George Malcolm's older brother the twins. The next two people in the photo were standing in the back the beautiful blonde woman they guessed was Lilly Malcolm's mom. They could see that Malcolm took more after his mom with the cheek bones and slim but tone body she looks like she was a warm and beautiful person inside and out. Of course all of her children got the blues eyes from her. The man next to her was probably in his mid thirties but you can never tell with werewolves. This was Malcolm's dad even though he had short red hair and dark green eyes that shined with pride, love, and power he and Malcolm shared that say smile and presence in the photo.
"I wish I could remember them." Amber and Junior say at the same time and no matter how many times they do that it still kind of freaks everyone out.
Malcolm looks over at Stiles who was looking at the photo with watery eyes, but is now looking at Malcolm questionably.
"I could give you your memories back of the time with my family up until the day they were killed. I'm not ready for you to remember that just yet deal." Malcolm offers as both twins nod their approval.
Out of sight Out of mind.
I reverse the spell I casted of that horrible time.
Give them the memory of all the good. Block the bad like a shadow hood.
I speak these words here and now. Open their mind to the memories buried deep down.
As soon as Malcolm stop chanting his spell the twins began to see flashes of Malcolm and his family and their pack and how much they loved them and treated them like their own.
"We remember" They said again in unison.
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After getting back home they all went to go take a shower in the own bathroom Stiles and Derek might have taken a little longer finishing what they had started earlier in the kitchen this morning.
After that all of them meet in the living room wearing their christmas pajamas something Stiles and the teens did every year and now Derek who was very persistent at first but one 'daddy please' and puppy dog eyes from Amber Derek found his agreeing.
"Okay y'all know the deal only open the present in the stocking then a few pictures then we can all go to bed." Stiles say walking over to her stocking.
Stiles places her hand in the Christmas stocking Derek and the twins following her lead.
Stiles pulls out a small blue envelope with the word enjoy written across the envelope. When she opens the envelope she pulls out a membership card from some place called 'Heavenly feeling' and a small note that reads.
'This is good for two years after new years. Heavenly feeling is a spa for pregnant woman who need to relax once in a while.'
- Love your favorite three Hales.
"I'm definitely using this" Stiles mumbles to herself turning to see her three favorite Hales digging into their own stockings.
When Amber pulls out a small little white jewelry box she let's out a low squeal of excitement before she opening the box to reveal a sliver bracelet like Stiles, but instead of a howling wolf it has 'Daddy's girl' on it.
Amber rushes Derek hugging him thanking him over and over again. Stiles can't help but smile at the interaction between Amber and Derek as he kneel down and help put the bracelet on Amber wrist.
Junior is next so when he goes to dig into his stocking he misses the three smirks from the three people behind him.
"Ummm...obviously you guys forgot to put my gift in here because it's empty." Junior says taking the stocking off the hook to turn it upside down just to make sure he didn't miss the gift.
"Actually we didn't he was to big to put in your stocking." Derek says as walks over to open the closet only to pull out guitar the same white guitar Derek and Amber had seen him playing while singing in the music store the first day Derek had spent with them.
Junior wide eye expression was soon turned into a full grin before he walked over to his dad a gave him a hug and a thank you before he took the guitar out of Derek hands.
"Maybe you'll let the pack hear you play before the new year comes in." Stiles suggests because she loves hearing her son sing his heart out and playing the guitar.
"Not a bad idea." Junior says taking the suggestion in thought.
" Now Derek your gift didn't fit in your stocking either so" Stiles says looking at Amber giving her a nod.
Amber leaves the living room only to return a mintues later with a black leather jacket but when Amber gave it to Derek and he held it up the jacket wasn't on black it was a San Francisco Giants jacket with the orange SF on the sleeve and San Francisco on the front of the jacket while Giants was spelled out on the back.
"Thank You" Derek says smiling after trying the jacket on which fit just right.
After they all open their one gift Amber grabbed her camera and began to take pictures of each person with their present then everyone took a picture with everyone before finishing it off with a family picture before they all made it to their room too sleep the rest of the night before everyone shows up in the morning.
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Christmas Morning
"Okay okay so what did Jackson get you for Christmas Lyd?" Erica asked the strawberry blonde who was watching Patrick and James playing with their new remote control helicopters.
" This" Lyida says holding out her wrist to show off a sterling silver two karat emerald bracelet.
" That's beautiful" Stiles says touching the bracelet.
"I know but so is your and it's so romantic." Lydia says making Stiles smile as her hand touches the diamond encrusted infinity necklace which was a 14 karat white gold. With its 23 round brilliant diamonds, totaling 1/8 carat a Christmas gift Derek had giving her this morning.
"It was basically a proposal?" Erica says smiling at Stiles.
"I wish" Stiles thinks to herself, but the look on her face was enough for the other girls to know what she was thinking.
"He will you know?" Allison says seeing the sad but hopefully look in Stiles eyes.
'No matter how far or how many years go by my love for you will never dimmer but grow more every day, every year, and even after I die into the next life my love for you will never stop.' Stiles remembering Derek words from this morning.
"And I know Derek was happy with his gift tell me how much did it cost I think all our husbands are jealous so thank you Stiles" Erica says making Stiles, Allison and Lydia laugh. "I mean you got him season tickets to the San Francisco Giants"
" It wasn't cheap I can tell you that." Stiles says thinking about the thousands of dollars she spent, but it was worth it to see Derek smile.
"Yeah what are you guys doing out here?" Cora ask standing in the front door.
" Well you can't really hear your self talk with the men in the house playing dominos and Lucas, Scotty, and Junior riding their new dirt bikes." Lydia says.
"Thank you by the way for that you and Michael are just spoiling them." Stiles says being a little sarcastic.
"Your welcome" Cora sayd being sarcastic as well before getting more serious. "Michael and I need to share something with you guys so can you follow me in the house."
Upon hearing Cora request the four women get up and follow her in the house wondering what Cora and Michael had to tell them.
When they all got to the living walking over wrapping paper and other Christmas presents the whole pack was already gathered waiting on them each woman going over to their other half.
" Okay so we finally picked a date to get married." Cora says excitedly.
There was cheers and congratulations going around to the couple.
" When?" Erica ask her professional event planner side kicking in.
"OK don't get made." Cora says looking between Lydia and Derek "But we pick new years"
" Of next year, because I know you're not talking about this New Years" Lydia asked.
"No this New Years while Michael family coming to town" Cora answers knowing that Lydia wouldn't be happy about this. "Don't worry we have everything thing planned out." Cora turning to look at Erica.
"Well except for bride maids and groomsmen." Michael points out giving everyone a sympathetic look.
"Well if I'm going to do this I need to see the wedding dress and our bride maids dress." Lydia says before walking over to hug the couple and congratulate them one more time.
Everyone seem to break out in other round of cheers, congratulations and hugs.
"See told you they would be happy and not upset." Christina whispers into the couple ear reminding them of her words yesterday when Cora told the younger pack members.
The rest of Christmas went just fine with no threat appearing the pack just got to sit around and bond. Junior if played his guitar and Amber her new keyboard from Derek while Christina sung some Christmas carols which quickly turned into the whole pack joining in.
A/N: Okay this wasn't my best or favorite Chapter to write but I'm just trying to get to the Action which I plan on starting in Chapter 23.
Once again thanks for the reviews.
Until next time.