The song is not related, I was listening to it while writing and it really added to the feel.
When Derek goes back to the elevator, Stiles gets back up again. Theo asks him "Dude what was that?" Stiles looks away and asks getting back on work acting dumb "What was what?" Theo comes to his side and says unimpressed "Stiles, I know I get thinks very late, but clearly something's up." Stiles licks his lips and says "Your coming to my house today right? I will tell you everything there okay?" Theo sighs "Oook, but you better tell me the truth." Stiles rolls his eyes and nods.
Stiles sits at his desk and thinks about leaving his job because if Derek's his boss then he will definitely ask about Why he left them and Stiles knows he can't go through that. He wants to go back to Derek's arm but the picture of barrel of gun on his father's head and Melissa stops him. He comes to the conclusion that he will leave his job and starts writing a resignation letter.
After submitting his resignation letter Stiles goes back to his desk and waves any of Theo's question saying he will tell him later. He is typing on computer because of the company policy that he has to work for 3 weeks before resigning. Stiles bounces his feet, he just wants to leave right now even though he likes this job, well not much, but he can't stay if Derek is here.
Suddenly his phones starts buzzing in his bag, Stiles takes the phone out and looks at screen. When he sees Mrs.Zimmerman's name he sits up straight anxious because she never calls on Stiles work time and if she is calling now that can only mean Something happened to Lia. He picks "Hello." "Stiles I know your at work but today is full moon and Lia does not look good. Right now she is sweating, I think she is going to be sick." Stiles heartbeat quickens after Lia's first full moon he knows how painful it is for her during the change because she does not have a pack or an Alpha. "Okay. I'm coming back right now. Thank you Mrs.Zimmerman"
Stiles stands up and starts packing his stuff. He looks at Theo who is looking at him with raised eyebrows "Theo can you cover for me? Lia is sick, I need to go home right now." Theo nods at him concerned " Okay, I will come by after work" Stiles smiles at him slinging his bag on his shoulders"Thank you Theo. I owe you one." Theo waves him off and says"Just bake my favorite cookies and we will be good." Stiles nods and chuckles running for the elevator.
When he is inside he starts pressing furiously on the ground floor button. He checks the time to see if he can take a bus because cab rides cost too much and he is saving money for the jeep he saw last week so he can avoid coming late to work and can also drive Lia to kindergarten on his own.
He looks up and groans loudly after seeing how slow the elevator is moving. The elevator stops on 6th floor, he can't help but groan more. When the door opens Stiles breath hitches hating his life more than anything right now. On the other side is Derek who is also looking at him with his lips parted like he is ready to bombard him with questions.
Stiles sighs in relief when he sees there are two other people with him which means he will maybe not talk to him. He attaches himself to the elevator wall looking everywhere but at Derek. He shoves himself more to the cold metal when Derek stands right next to him. Stiles can feel his whole face growing hot because of the closeness, or maybe it's just the heat from Derek's body. While Derek is having no problem looking at Stiles. He smiles slightly when he sees the blush covering Stiles face. He wants to ask so many questions but he knows he can't with the other employees there. He knows its creepy but he can't help himself and sniffs lightly. He feels himself drowning in Stiles comforting scent which he was only getting from the cardigan Stiles left him. He frowns a little when there is a lingering smell of baby powder laced with Stiles honey scent. He feels Sadness and anger dwell inside him when he thinks that maybe Stiles have a family now. Before his thoughts could wander more they are at ground floor.
Stiles leaves the elevator in a lightning bolt. Derek wants to stop but he knows he can't and sighs in frustration and also leaves the elevator. He turns back and shakes the hands of the old CEO and his secretary " For further discussion you can contact Mrs.Boyd." (A/N:I don't know how this company think works)
Stiles pants heavily when he is faraway from company doors. Since he is alone he lets himself cry, he cries for leaving Derek, He cries for his father who can't walk anymore, he cries for his best friends that he had left, he cries for the pack that he had left and he cries when he thinks about the pain his daughter goes through with every full moon for her father, her Alpha and a pack. He wipes his eyes with his sleeves, people giving him odd looks and starts walking towards the bus station. He feels lucky when he sees the bus is just coming now and makes a run for it.
Derek goes towards his car, thanking the guard who opens the door. When he is sitting inside he looks at Erica who is looking back at him with raised eyebrows. Instead of answering Derek looks out the window smiling wandering his thoughts on Stiles who still looks like the first day Derek met him.
His dream is poofed away by Erica who for no reason shouts "YOUR SMILING" she apologizes when the the driver loses his balance because of her screaming. Derek looks at her and says "Erica,I am smiling not becoming president of USA. There's no need to shout." Erica replies "NO Derek you are smiling. Its bigger than the president of USA." Derek scoffs at her but asks "Can you get me details of an employee." Erica looks at him frowning and asks "Who?" Derek sighs and says "Stiles." Derek closes his eyes to control himself from jumping out of the car when the car jerks again because of Erica screaming "WHAT?" Right now Derek is sure even the driver is gonna jump out of the window.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter.
I wanna give a shout out to Sparks by IrisSoran. It's a must read if your a sucker for Sterek Mafia stories like me. Thank you. Lots of Sterek ðð