that’s completely understandable, honestly. expecting stiles to not be struggling after his battle with the nogitsune would be unfair, and scott desperately wants to help. he just has no idea what the right thing to say or do in this situation is, and that’s making him feel kind of useless. the fact that he can’t fix the MESS everything has become is, too ― allison and aiden aren’t ever coming back, and it’s probably going to be a long time before stiles feels safe in his own mind again. the only thing he can do is be as supportive as possible while his closest friend recovers, which... isn’t good enough. not by a long shot. nonetheless, scott will do his best. he’s already failed allison and he WON’T fuck this up, too. besides, he could use something ( other than his own thoughts, which are so LOUD ) to try focusing solely on.
scott looks over at the other teen as he effortlessly & immediately shifts into his let me take care of you mode. it’s super instinctual for him. ❝ i’m real, ❞ he says, and then he reaches for stiles’ hand to grip it loosely before placing it on his own chest so he’s able to feel the steady THUMP of his heartbeat. ❝ you and i, right here ― we’re real. this is real. i promise, okay ?? it’s OVER and you’re going to be alright. you know i haven’t ever lied to you; i wouldn’t start NOW. ❞