Stiles knew the answer he would get the moment Derek froze at his words. He knew Derek would say no but when he heard it, Stiles chest started to hurt. He had put himself out there, he had known the risks, and he was being rejected. The teen swallowed hard, nodded, and put on a smile that failed to be a smile.
“I get it. I know how illegal it is. I’m a son of a cop,” Stiles said softly before he shrugged as he continued to try like he wasn’t breaking. “Had to try. No harm done.” Now he was playing it off as he forced his smile bigger though it was clearly fake. “I should go. Homework and Batman and all that. I’ll see you around Professor Hale.” Stiles then headed for the door.