[Don't think Stiles didn't notice that stumble, Derek. He did, and a grin quirks up at the corner of his mouth, like it's a little secret--something to file away to bring up later. He's getting better at reading these Hales; giving Isaac the map was obviously the right decision on his part, and his mouth slides into a softer smile. As much as he jokes about becoming Isaac's favorite, it's part of the assimilation that he'd accidentally started, and then decided to continue with.
It's nice to feel like a part of their family. For now, he keeps that thought to himself and watches Scott sign to his dad, then cheerfully whoops and hurries ahead, as if racing the boys to the first house.]
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It's nice to feel like a part of their family. For now, he keeps that thought to himself and watches Scott sign to his dad, then cheerfully whoops and hurries ahead, as if racing the boys to the first house.]