Derek huffs, watching with fondness as Bitty bounces around. He looks and smells so happy, and Derek lets out a sigh of relief. This is what he wanted. He wanted Bitty to be happy, if only for a few hours.

Bitty is buzzing with energy, back paws thumping against the dirt, and Derek playfully tackles him down into the leaves. He knows that Bitty is currently just a wolf, and not a werewolf. He doesn't have all the speed and strength that Derek has, so he's gentle when he takes him down, sending them tumbling a few times.

He pops up and barks, nipping at Bitty's heels before he takes off in a run, darting easily through the trees.