I grin as she speaks, delighting in her way with words before my smile gets a little bit stuck and I feel my cheeks flush red.

I want so badly to be able to deny it, embarrassment sweeping through every part of me, and I dart a quick glance over at Derek to make sure he's not paying attention. He could overhear, I know, with that super hearing of his. But he looks to be deep in conversation with Dean and Castiel, at least.

With a sigh, I turn back to Kate. "I really like baking," I tell her, assuming she's mostly referencing the pies. "I would've done it for any friend of mine who asked, but..." I trail off, lips twisting into a grimace as I shrug. Because Derek's different and I know Kate can tell. "I-- I do. I kinda always do. Please don't tell him."