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Jackson smiles and rubs Barry's back
Jackson: you're not going to be able to get rid of me baby. Ever, I love you too much
Derek nods
Derek: I'm certain Ian....he's my soulmate. I know I have a long history with Evan but the connection I have with Isaac is almost impossible to explain, even when he's not around I still smell him, I still crave him. I love him...I just wish I hadn't dragged Evan along all this time
Stiles nods as he looks at Eddie
Stiles: you're right....it's a horrible feeling. Especially when the heart and mind want something different. Even if Isaac doesn't end up with me, I just still have to have him in my life the same way you've always been there for me
Danny: I don't know, I just think you two make a really good pair. He's always cared about you and has always Been there to pick you up. Look at how many guys I had to be with to find the one
He chuckles and rubs Isaac's face
Danny: you look at Derek the same way I look at Eddie, the same way Jackson looks at Barry, the same way Ian looks at Theo. I know you love stiles with all your heart but....Derek is your soulmate I can literally smell it
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Barry: I love you too babe. Thank you
Fresh tears run down Barry's face and he holds on to Jackson as if he was literally holding him together
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Ian: This is a lot you know
Ian leans back against the couch and lets out a sigh
Ian: How come you've never tried to get together with Isaac before though?
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Eddie nods
Eddie: We both know there are different types of love. Even if you to end up not loving each other as mates anymore, you can still love each other, the way I still love you
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Isaac bites his lip
Isaac: I know I wouldn't be here anymore if it wasn't for Derek, I owe him a lot. And I always feel so drawn to him, almost as if I'm only calm when I'm close to him
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Jackson: Awww Barry don't cry, everything is gonna get so much better I promise
He holds onto Barry and kisses him on the head
Jackson: we can get a house, a dog...get married, start a family. Our options are unlimited
Derek: because my heart fell for so many others. Isaac was my right hand man, my beta. I made no decision without getting his opinion about it first. I fell for Stiles, for Riley, for Evan and so many others but it'll never be how deeply connected I feel to him. Everyone is gonna think I'm an asshole but I can't hold it back anymore...it'll kill me if I do
Stiles smiles
Stiles: I love you too, you know I'll always be there to fight by your side even if I don't have fangs and claws. I've still got my jeep and a really nice ass
He laughs
Danny: that's called true love Isaac. That's how it is with Eddie....I always feel paranoid and like something horrible is going to happen but it all goes away when I'm with Eddie. Maybe you should go talk to Derek, see how he feels
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Barry closes his eyes as he cuddles up to Jackson
Barry: That's what I want baby, to start a family with you. I just always imagined once I had kids, they'd have their uncle Brenton to play with
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Ian nods
Ian: Yeah, I've always noticed that you guys have a special connection
He then shakes his head and chuckles
Ian: I just can't believe that you'd break up with a super hot guy like Evan
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Eddie laughs and nods
Eddie: You dohave a nice ass. We've both changed since we first met, right?
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Isaac runs his fingers through his curls with a sigh
Isaac: You mean right now?
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Jackson closes his eyes and nods
Jackson: I know baby. Brenton adored you and he died with a smile on his face because he knew that you were happy and that you're with good people
Derek laughs
Derek: yeah he is the hottest guy I've ever been with and really really nice. I just hope he won't hate me
Stiles smiles
Stiles: in more ways than just one. You got a lot bigger, I got braver...the others in the pack actually let us make the decisions sometimes. I'm just glad we survived this long and I'm so happy that I still have you in my life
Danny: that's what I would do. Why wait? Get to the bottom of this and see how he feels
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Barry sighs and wipes away his tears
Barry: It's always the one's who get left behind that suffer, right?
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Ian: Well, I'm not gonna tell you it's gonna be easy. But even if he's gonna be mad for a while, he'll get over it eventually and you guys can be friends again
Ian rubs Derek's back comfortingly
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Eddie: Me too. And I'm sure whatever happens with you and Isaac, you'll always have him in your life. Of course it's gonna hurt for a while, but you'll work it out
Eddie looks up as Evan walks past the open door and smiles brightly at Stiles. He looks back at Stiles and sees him smiling too. Eddie starts to smirk as he looks at Stiles
Eddie: What was that?
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Isaac takes a deep breath and nods
Isaac: Okay!, he simply says and gets up. He walks to the living room but hangs back, looking nervous as he sees Derek talking to Ian
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Jackson holds onto Barry
Jackson: come on baby, let's go lie down for a bit
He holds Barry's hand and leads him to their bedroom. Jackson strips down to his boxers and lays on the bed. He rubs his chest as he looks up at Barry
Jackson: I think this is the right decision, leaving this place
Derek smiles and hugs his brother
Derek: thanks Ian...for everything
Derek glances over and sees Isaac
Derek: I gotta go
He stands up and walks over to Isaac. Derek looks into his eyes as he gets close to him
Derek: hey everything okay? Looks like you've been crying
Derek just rubs Isaac's arms and gets lost in Isaac's eyes
Stiles blushes as he laughs
Stiles: let's just say the further apart Isaac and I have become the closer me and Evan get. He's a really really nice guy and is pretty much the hottest living thing I've ever seen
Stiles kisses Eddie on the cheek and hugs him
Stiles: I just gotta ask him something, I'll be back in a bit
Stiles runs out the room and catches up to Evan
Stiles: hey Evan, so I was just about to go to the mall to get Christmas gifts for everyone. Wanna join me?
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Barry walks with Jackson to their bedroom and strips to his boxers as well. He crawls onto the bed and gets close to Jackson, resting his head on his chest
Barry: I hope so. Maybe we can finally have some peace and quiet, live a somewhat normal life, as normal as it can get for us anyway
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Ian smiles as Derek hugs him
Ian: No problem. I'm always here for you big bro
He raises his eyebrows as he sees Isaac and watches Derek as he walks over to him
Ian: I hope this works out for all of them!, he whispers
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Isaac looks at Derek, his eyes shining a bright blue, and seeing his alpha now after talking to Danny, the realization of how much he loves him just hits him. He grabs Derek's hand and leads him into the hallway where they're alone
Isaac: I'm so afraid of hurting Stiles, Derek
His eyes fill with tears as he looks at Derek
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Evan turns around as he hears his name being called. His eyebrows are raised and his green eyes wide in surprise
Evan: Hey Stiles!, he says and smiles
Evan: I'd love to go shopping with you
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Jackson: with me being a werewolf and you being a superhero it seems almost impossible
He chuckles and rubs Barry's back
Derek sighs and nods
Derek: I know you are but...I feel like they're more capable of dealing with this than we are. We don't want to hurt them but they don't to hold us back from true happiness. I love you Isaac, I need you...I have to be with you
He holds Isaac's hands and keeps staring into his eyes
Derek: listen to my heartbeat...don't you hear what you do to me? You're my mate
Stiles grins
Stiles: really? Alright let's go
He walks with Evan outside the building and into his jeep. Stiles sighs as he starts driving
Stiles: you remind me so much of my father. Strong, independent, intelligent, people look up to you. I know I do....that's why I like you so damn much
Stiles closes his eyes and looks embarrassed at what he just admitted
Boone walks up behind Ian
Boone: hey Ian....so my claws won't go away
He shows his hands and laughs
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Barry actually smiles a little
Barry: Yeah, that's why I said as normal as it can get
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Silent tears start spilling over Isaac's eyes and start running down his cheeks
Isaac: I just don't want Stiles to hate me
He leans over to Derek, rests his head on his shoulder and his lips brush Derek's skin
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Evan buckles himself into the passenger seat of Stiles' jeep and smiles brightly as he hears his words
Evan: You do?
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Ian stands up and grabs Boone's hand
Ian: You gotta imagine your claws sliding back into your fingers. Try to feel them growing back inside