Summary: Nothing is the same. Stiles needs to get out of Beacon Hills. So, Derek takes him. New York helps turn Stiles's nightmares into daydreams.
Rating: M
Warning: Graphic Depictions of Violence, Implied/Referenced Character Death
Relationships: Derek/Stiles, Derek & Stiles
Characters: Derek, Stiles, Sheriff Stilinski
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Post-Nogitsune, Stiles Has PTSD, Derek Has PTSD, Healing, Mental Health Issues, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, Panic Attacks, Hurt/Comfort, Angst, Pre-Slash, Pre-Relationship, Getting Together
Language: English
Words: 2.8K
Beautiful cover art from @arewordsenough for the @fandomtrumpshate 2022 event. Written for my Bad Things Happen Bingo squares “scar to remember” and “stranger in a familiar land.”