Just Call Him Stiles

Stiles Stilinski-17-Nothing more to see here.

[scott-mccall-thebeaconrpg]

Scott knew what Stiles was talking about, and it hurt him to think about it. “You mean like Allison.” It was less of a question that he’d intended it to be, but more a statement, like the lingering pain in the air. “It’s not your fault.” He looked his best friend in the eyes, just reassuring him. “Yeah.. I just wish there was a way to help everyone.”

[namelessstilinski]

At the name, Stiles looked down, knowing what was coming next and resisting the urge to ask why it still felt like it was, if what they kept telling him was true. "Doesn't really mean I couldn't have done something." He sighed. "Hey, you know that's not really your job, right? Scott, you can't really save everyone. No one can. You're a werewolf, but you're not really a superhero, ya know?"

[abodyshouldnt]

Lydia shook her head, a smile on her face, one that was mostly reserved for Stiles’ jokes. “You know, I can’t imagine he’d be that surprised.”

[namelessstilinski]

Stiles nodded slowly. "Maybe I should get a head start. At least I'd be doing something more productive than trying to study things that I'm not gonna be able to focus on for the life of me. Hey, here's an idea. Next time we're in danger, I could take my clothes off and dance away. I think that'd be a good diversion." He smirked to himself. "See? Foolproof. My plan is already beneficial."

[bcnignus-deactivated20160526]

She nodded at his response. “Seems like you’re better in History than you are in English. However, words are not always used in their original context. Blood more often refers to family today, or those as close as family, but that’s not what I was referring to either.” She said, squinting her nose, and letting him wonder. “Bad choice of words. A pack is a family, you don’t have a pack of friends. Packs are blood.”

[namelessstilinski]

"Actually I think I heard it from Lydi-yeah, sure. Yup. I'm great in history, let's go with that." He nodded. "Wait..then what exactly were you talking about?" He said, obvious confusion written on his face. He thought over her words for a moment, thinking back to their own pack, then nodding slowly. "But family doesn't always have to be blood related, right? Like, in wolf packs, some times they let other wolves help them raise kids and everything..those other wolves are kind of considered pack members, right? And they aren't necessarily blood related." He pointed out, wondering once again if he'd just said something he shouldn't have.

[paganprinceofdenmark-blog]

"The not dying part of our lives seems to overtake everything else…. but its quiet now so I think we should make the most of it." Malia smiled at Stiles. "I’m okay, what about you?"

[namelessstilinski]

"Yeah, not dying is pretty hard work." He nodded, thinking for a second. "..So you don't think it's a little too quiet? You know, after everything that just happened?" Seeing her smile, his last question completely slipped his mind, paranoid thoughts escaping for a second. "..Yeah, I think I am. Mostly everyone I care about is okay, right? So..why wouldn't I be? I think we can all ignore the sense of impending doom for a little while."

[scott-mccall-thebeaconrpg]

"Mhmm sure..” Scott smirked, knowing he’d won the conversation, but allowing Stiles to think that he had. “I think we’re all a little paranoid and crazy because it’s constantly been people in our circle that we’ve been losing, or that have been going crazy. So yeah, I’m paranoid.” Scott furrowed his eyebrows. “Isn’t that Lydia’s job? It’s pretty much what she does… She can sense death… Too bad we can’t exactly stop it from happening..”

[namelessstilinski]

He scoffed, shaking his head with a smirk, then fidgeting around at the more serious conversation topic. "Yeah..I..It just..still sucks that some of it could have been avoided." He sighed, reminding himself not to go there. He knew what he'd be told, any ways. It 'wasn't his fault'. "Well, yeah, but I don't mean just death. It'd be pretty cool to sense the danger before any one got close to death, wouldn't it?"

[paganprinceofdenmark-blog]

"What’s up, I’m trying to study?"

[namelessstilinski]

"Trying is probably the keyword, huh? I don't think I'm much help seeing that I don't think I've paid attention in school for like, over a year. But you know, kind of been busy with the whole not dying thing, so I think we all have a pretty valid excuse." He paused for a second. "Hey..you're okay, right?"

[scott-mccall-thebeaconrpg]

Scott stared at Stiles, laughing. “I’ll give you that, Stiles. But you were the only one to practically obsess over it.” He joked and pulled on clothes, shaking his head. Scott turned back around to look at his friend, sighing softly. “Lydia and I just talked about this yesterday.. It feels too quiet for Beacon Hills.. It’s unsettling. Every time we have something new to battle it gets worse and worse.. Last time we nearly all died… This next thing is terrifying me, because who knows what it’ll do… Or what it is and what it looks like… We’re all just scared and on edge..”

[namelessstilinski]

"Okay, for one, I didn't obsess over it, okay? And for two..shut up." He crossed as arms as if he'd made a valid argument with that last part. "Great..so I'm not just paranoid and crazy. That's great. Except now I have no idea whether to be relieved that it isn't just me or even more freaked out and jumpy than before." He sighed. "..Why can't werewolves come with some kind of cool wolfy senses? You know, like, something that signals when we're all potentially about to die?"

[abodyshouldnt]

Lydia had to laugh at the look on Stiles’ face. “Yes. Well, if you want to go to college.”

[namelessstilinski]

"..Well, that settles it." He paused, nodding to himself. "Hey, Lyds? How disappointed, on a scale of lottery winner to kids finding out Santa isn't real, do you think my dad would be if I became a stripper?"

[scott-mccall-thebeaconrpg]

"So what song are you into now? Fill me in, Stiles. Tell me what today’s top forty is." Scott laughed and shook his head, "Oh come on, it’s not that bad. You asked if Danny thought you were attractive for days on end, but you can’t have at least a little appreciation for my body. I work hard on these abs.” Scott winked, laughing harder as he walked to his dresser, grabbing out a pair of boxers. “Well… Try and remember why you’re here and forget about my horrible song choices and lack of clothing.”

[namelessstilinski]

Stiles shrugged, willing himself not to say One Direction even if Fireproof was probably the most kickass song he'd heard in a long time. "Hey, I don't care what your orientation is, you're lying to yourself if you say you don't want Danny's validation." Stiles rolled his eyes, nodding at the last few words. "Yeah, I'd gladly do that if I wasn't pretty sure the sound and sight were permanently etched into my brain...But, as far as why I'm actually here...Scott, don't you think this is kind of weird? I mean, how long has it been since we were able to talk and joke around like this without something bursting in and trying to kill us? It's weird, right? I'm not the only one completely uncomfortable with being seemingly safe?"

[bcnignus-deactivated20160526]

The look on his face made Sapphire feel pretty satisfied with herself. “I’d imagine you two have been through quite a bit.” She replied, nodding. She didn’t think they knew about her, but it wouldn’t be long until they did, and it wasn’t something she was hiding. “That is a long time, I guess they’re wrong when they say blood is thicker.”

[namelessstilinski]

Stiles half-shrugged, half-nodded at the comment, suddenly feeling like he'd somehow already said something he shouldn't have. It certainly wouldn't be the first time his mouth had gotten them in trouble. "Well. the saying actually has something to do with covenant blood being thicker than the water of the womb, which kind of means that a pack..a group of friends, or uh..just one friend, can some times be a stronger bond than family, right?"

[scott-mccall-thebeaconrpg]

"Yes it’s my go-to! It’s a good song and my doos were so accurate that-” Scott looked down and pulled the curtain over himself. “A towel would be a good idea.” He grabbed one and wrapped it around his hips before stepping out of his shower. “What’s up..? Other than just seeing me naked?”

[namelessstilinski]

"Yeah, maybe it was when it first came out. C'mon, keep up. And they were so inaccurate that the saxophones are audibly offended, Scott." He scoffed, then gesturing to Scott as he finally put the towel on. "Atta boy. Now that that completely revolting and nightmare inducing situation is over-" He stopped again. "..I think I'm actually disturbed to the point of forgetting why I'm here. Good job."

[scott-mccall-thebeaconrpg]

“When you talk dirty to me. Doo doo doo do doo dooodooo doo doo doodoodoodoo!” Scott sang before stopping instantly. “Hello..?”

[namelessstilinski]

"Dude, that's seriously your go-to? Really? At least make the instrumental noises for accurate, for the love of Christ. I don't know how many times I've had to tell you to-" He stopped dead. "Scott. Towel. Use one."

[abodyshouldnt]

“Oy vey.” Lydia muttered. “Yes, Stiles. This isn’t even hard, wait until you get to Calculus.”

[namelessstilinski]

"Woah. Woah, woah, what? Do you mean that's like, a required thing?" Stiles stammered, looking almost fearful at the word.

[bcnignus-deactivated20160526]

Sapphire laughed lightly. “Oh, trust me I do want to kill most of you. It takes quite a bit of self control.” She joked. “You and Scott seem very close. I wish I’d had a friend like him at your age.”

[namelessstilinski]

Stiles stared for a moment, eyes wide, wondering for half a second how serious she might be, before managing what he hoped was a sincere and not-at-all sarcastic laugh. "Wouldn't make you the first." He said, half-jokingly, hoping she'd take it that way and not decide to drag some sort of police force or witness protection into it. "Yeah, we've kind of known each other since we were like, 4." He shrugged. "I mostly think I at least put up with him, I guess."

[abodyshouldnt]

"It’s simple, really, if you need the reference value, you’ve got to divide the compared value by 100-P percent. Are you getting any of this?" 

[abodyshouldnt]

[namelessstilinski]

"..And you're positive that was all in english?"

[bcnignus-deactivated20160526]

"Oh, yes, it must be a real hit with the ladies." She replied, matching his sarcasm, something she noticed the boy did often. "It’s just something I picked up on. I’m sort of a people person."

[namelessstilinski]

Stiles scoffed once in mock defense before thinking it over, then shrugging. "Still works.." He muttered. "A people person? How do you manage to be a people person and a teacher and not want to kill all of us? Even I'm annoyed by me some times. And don't even get me started on Scott."

[bcnignus-deactivated20160526]

"You’re a very awkward person, aren’t you?" Sapphire smiled, almost kindly down at them

[namelessstilinski]

"I kinda prefer to think of it as more socially conscious." Stiles responded, smirking at his own response. "Besides, you know, some people find it endearing. What exactly makes you say that, anyways?"