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The two met at the gym, back when Jayce was still figuring out what his future would be. Jayce eventually ran into Derek, his frustrations were visible and Derek offered to give Jayce boxing gloves so he could vent out his frustrations.
Derek, being the eldest brother of his adoptive siblings, instinctively began to view Jayce as a younger brother the closer they got. And Jayce’s worries of a possible love brewing couldn’t be more off. Well, platonic love and care for his wellbeing of course brewed, however beyond that nothing was there. Which Jayce was relieved of.
Jayce is a bit younger than him, yet he holds his maturity pretty well most the time. He surprises him, his energy and spark is rather endearing. Their friendship is solid, and naturally developed.
Jayce and Derek are really good friends. Jayce does kung fu and Derek does boxing, the two will often hang out in the gym; Derek teaching Jayce about boxing while Jayce teaches Derek about kung fu. Both are starting out, and have progressed really well in their respective roles.
Outside the gym, they really enjoy watching movies together at the theater. Sometimes even renting a movie and watching at home.
Before Derek got with Rascal, and he was still single, Jayce cleared the air before their friendship furthered any more, that he only wants platonic bonds. Derek appreciated the honesty and affirmed he had no intention of starting anything romantic with him.
The two have remained good friends ever since, and support each-other.
Newton is Derek’s younger adoptive brother, they have a good brotherly bond.
Newton found his home with Derek’s parents at the age of ten. Unfortunately, Derek’s parents passed away a few months in, and Derek at sixteen, was left heartbroken. He intended to make sure Newton was taken care of, and had become a parental guardian as well as a brother.
His sibilings both love him dearly and lean on him for emotional support if they ever need it.
Newton was an orphan, he had no memory of his parents. Only that the orphanage was the only home he ever knew.
When he turned ten, two senior aged foxes spotted the young boy and fell in love with him. They wanted to adopt two children, and Newton became an instant pick.
Tragedy struck when the foster parents passed away a year in due to an undiagnosed illness. Leaving their biological son behind. Derek stepped up, even while grieving the loss of his parents, he took care of his siblings.
Despite now being adults, Derek is still over protective of them, and wants them to have the best life he can give them.
As for Newton? He has never experienced happiness and contentment before being adopted. He couldn’t ever imagine leaving Derek or his sibling, Aric behind. They are a family held together by purpose and connection.
Aric similarly to Newton, was adopted at the age of nine. Unlike Newton however, Aric had a history of being fostered only for the foster parents to treat them poorly. This discouraged Aric and gave him little hope they’d ever find a forever home.
Then came two foxes who were looking to have more children as they loved being parents. Aric was picked along with Newton, and soon ended up moving into a new family.
Aric was hesitant, yet their new parents couldn’t be more sweet and supportive of them. Aric got to know Derek, their older brother during this time and played hide and seek games with him.
Unfortunately though, Aric’s life was turned upside down again as their parents passed away. Leaving all of their brothers orphans, and leaving them terrified of being put back in the orphanage.
Derek promised that he wouldn’t let his siblings go, and despite being seventeen, took on the role of a parental guardian. Not only were they his only family now, but he couldn’t dare let them go back into an orphanage.
Aric grew up, and their attachment to Derek only grew. When they came out as non-binary, Derek hugged them and told them that he supports them and loves them no matter what.
Aric was given a forever home, Derek ensured that. And Aric couldn’t be happier.
Derek met Aric along with Newton when his parents first came home. One was ten, one was nine. They looked very scared and uncomfortable, Derek wanted to make them feel a bit better so he tried to make them smile, which managed to work after a few attempts at silly faces. The two grew a sibling bond over the year, Derek was the older brother that just clicked with anything, he always had their back.
That was ultimately put to the test, and he stepped up to become the legal parental guardian of both his siblings.
Derek loves both of them deeply. And ensures they aren’t to be messed with by anyone.
Derek bonded with Melody a few months back, during the start of 2024. The two shared common feelings toward the protection of their siblings, and having leader like qualities. They have a decent connection, which only strengthens over time.
Melody finds Derek’s maturity, his empathy, and care for his siblings very admirable. And a great quality to aspire to be.
She wanted to get to know him more, and Derek being well versed in socializing, was more than welcome to initiate in conversation. This made things between them spark a friendship.
Derek has known Blake for as long as Newton became friends with them when they both were still very young.
Derek began to notice when Newton became an adult, that he started to act weird around Blake. Still helping his best friend get his crush’s attention, but blushing a lot.
Derek had an idea, wasn’t sure though. However it revealed itself weeks later when Blake moved on from his crush, and Newton confessed what he felt about him.
Derek before, always viewed Blake as a member of the family due to his close friendship with Newton.
He didn’t expect that Newton fell in love with Blake, but he nonetheless is happy that Newton is happy.
He’s even more glad it was Blake, because he wouldn’t trust anyone else being with Newton than his best buddy.
Blake felt a bit jealous while growing up with Newton, on how kind and thoughtful Derek was.
He never had siblings himself, but he wished he had an older brother. Derek was the only older brother he knew of, so he in his eyes, became the ideal big bro.
While not officially considered siblings, Blake does consider Derek and Aric his. They’ve known each-other for so long that they just gradually became family.
Newton was the one who he fell for, and while a little nervous on how Derek would accept him now—was shot down as Derek approved of him being his brother’s boyfriend.
Since then, the five all have become their own strong family. A family that continues to grow and thrive.
Derek is romantically involved with Rascal and are in a relationship with them. Derek’s very affectionate and romantic.
The two got to know each-other at a movie theater in Cedar Willows. Rascal crushed hard on Derek, he was masculine, very muscular and had a great facial structure, his long wavy hair had him totally fall for him.
Derek did too, the more they interacted with each-other. Both were single, both were close in age and better yet, the two had personalities the each-other liked respectively.
A love blossomed and ignited a strong foundation of a relationship. The two love being affectionate with each-other, love spending time with their family. Their love clicked. 💞
Derek met Kale during his visit to Cedar Willows, the two both share a love of the gym and boxing. Which not only made both of them able to relate to each-other better, but get along really well too.
The two often spend their time boxing together, having a fun time. Derek being the closest to thirty, also made the two have better conversations. Kale became for the better part, a friend to Derek as well as a boxing partner. While Kale doesn’t live in Cedar Willows, he from time to time makes visits again.
And if not in person, they are both in contact via social media and phone numbers.
When word got out from Derek that Aero was causing trouble in Cedar Willows, Kale was furious.