"So Stiles if I didn't know better I would think you have a certain twinkle in your eyes and you've not stop smiling since you got home, spill woman".

Stiles take a bite of her lasagna and swallows watching Lydia waiting impatiently on her for an answer.

"I met a guy today when he saved me from getting run over by a man who ran a red light. We went to Starbucks and now he has ask me out on a date to a movie and dinner".

"What does he look like?" ask Lydia excitedly.

"Well I don't need to tell you what he looks like it's Derek Hale".

"Are you serious this is a big deal, he's seriously a nice guy. I know someone who has worked with him, she said he was lovely and kind to her".

Stiles smiles this is why she loved Lydia so much, most people would mention Derek's billions first. Lydia was impressed by him being a nice guy.

"So when are you seeing him?"

"This Friday", Lydia's face shows panic.

"Oh good we have plenty of time to find you a nice dress, get you waxed and your hair done".

"We're just friends".

"For now Stiles but who knows maybe it will turn into something more".

"Did I tell you he can sign he's ok doing it but he's still learning his sister recently lost her hearing".

"Great so you won't need to be texting constantly on your date".

"It's going to feel so good to have a flowing conversation Lyds".

"So are we shopping for underwear as well?"

"No, we're friends for now nothing else there will be no sex".

"Mmmm".

"Don't do that you know how I feel about that".

Linda stops smirking and reach out for her friends hand, "I was just messing hon".

Stiles says nothing and resumes eating, Lydia clears the table when they finished and brings out a plate with different types of brownies. And a tub of rum and raisin ice cream".

"I'm sorry Stiles sometimes I get carried away, it's a good job I made your favourite for dessert isn't it".

Stiles look at her, "You know what happened to me unless I bring up the subject of sex. The rule in this house is we don't talk about my sex life".

"I just thought enough time had pass you know".

"Remember what I just said to you Lydia".

Lydia repeats Stiles words about sex to her, "Ok don't just say it remember it. Now this brownie is getting cold, you know I like a warm brownie and cold ice cream mixture".

When they finish eating Stiles wash the dishes and clean the kitchen before they settle on the sofa in the living room. They decide to watch Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn.

All during the week Stiles and Derek texted and Skyped each other. They talked about their childhoods, Stiles told Derek she was born deaf and Derek told Stiles he was a late bloomer.

Friday came and they decide to see the new Downtown Abbey movie. After they saw it Stiles ask Derek what he thought of it. "What did you think Derek?"

"It's not really my cup of tea but I know a lot of people like the show, come on I sat through that movie. It's only fair I get to choose where we eat". He takes Stiles hand in his, "I've always live in Manhattan all my life and there's a diner near the river I've always wanted to try. I was waiting on someone special to go there with me".

"You think I'm special it's nice to know that", Derek blushes. "What's different about this diner why you haven't set foot in it till now", ask Stiles.

"I have set foot in it before it's just I wanted my first sit down meal there to be with someone like you".

"So you've eaten there before then".

"The truth is I bought the diner for my little sister Cora who manages it. It was my gift to her for her twenty-first birthday. When I gave it to her I promised her I wouldn't interfere in how she runs things. She in turn made me promise to only bring a certain special person in my life there. For my first sit down meal. That was four years ago the menu could have changed".

"If you don't mind me asking is she the one who's now deaf?"

"Yes."

"How did it happen?"

"Her eardrums ruptured and unfortunately nothing could be done to help her. It's been six months and she's putting on a brave face but between you and I. She needs to speak to a professional someone like you".

Stiles stop walking, "Is this date been about getting me to see your sister as a client?"

Derek looks hurt, "Of course not I like you. You just happened to specialise in something my sister needs right now. I wanted to ask you out because I thought you were funny and gorgeous and smart".

"You left out brave because I did something with my life while being deaf".

Derek looks confused, "Why would I think you were brave because of that. You only know a world of deafness, you went to school got into university and have issues like the rest of us. Yes you can't hear but it doesn't define everything you do.

My sister is deaf I wouldn't call her brave just because she's deaf and she has the memories of being able to hear. If she chooses to sit down and talk about her feelings then yes. I'll call her brave then for having the courage to deal with her mental health.

I'm not being funny Stiles but when you walked onto that podium and got your college degree. Did you get it because you were brave or because you worked your ass off and got the grades needed to graduate. And I bet you were top of your class as well".

Stiles smiles, "I was top of my class what made you think I was?"

"Like I said you're smart, yes you're deaf and I can't ignore that. Your hands moving remind me of that fact but you're more that your deafness. Sorry about the rant but the amount of people who said that to Cora after her accident was a lot. I saw how the words affected her, still affects her".

"You're different to the other guys I've dated in the best way possible". They arrived at the diner and Derek leads them inside. Stiles look around, it looked liked a posh diner, she and Derek found a table and look at the menu."This has definitely changed since I was last here".

"Derek can I ask you something, why do you think I'm special enough to bring him?"

"Sometimes you meet someone and there is just something about them, that makes you want to be around them all the time. You know but I'm happy with just friendship to begin with".

"You have to understand right now I think you're great. The truth is I'm not ready for anything more than friendship right now".

"That's ok Stiles something tells me you're worth the wait. Have you decided what you're getting yet?"

"Cheeseburger and fries with apple pie and the fancy mango juice what about you?"

"Chicken curry and rice with salad and a cherry pie".

"Who good choice, so a lawyer what made you choose that profession?"

"I actually can't wait to head my family's company. One of the things I learn early on is that contracts are important. Sometimes I have been in a room when I was younger with my dad and a client and they would discuss things. The next time I'm in a room with the same people and their lawyers. As parts of the contract were being discussed before my dad signed his name. It would be vastly different to what was discussed. I saw people trying to screw my father over, he's no lawyer but he's smart and I knew then to protect the business. I needed to be the one who draw the contracts up".

"That's a very good lesson to learn those green eyes hide a lot of depth Derek Hale", a waitress comes and takes their order.

When she leaves Stiles look at Derek then bite her lips, "I was thinking we could go to a museum next time and maybe head for Chinatown afterwards".

Derek smiles, "I would love that, there's a great exhibition on at the moment I want to see about African art".

"Wow you actually want to really go."

"Yes Stiles I do".

The food comes and they tuck into the delicious meal. Stiles tries some of Derek's chicken, "That's really good I may order some to take away with me for my dinner tomorrow".

"Nothing is stopping you from doing that".