→ maybe i'm a different breed, maybe i'm not listening,

[studmuffin]

When: August 5th ( evening )
Rating: R? Maybe? He's sixteen so who knows what's going to come out of his mouth.
Characters: Stilinski Jr. & you !
Summary: Sometimes you just have to get really, really wasted to deal with your teenage angst.

[ There are a lot of things you can get in the Underground if you just ask. Stiles has sheer dumb courage on his side ( and a winning personality ) and it's not that hard to walk out with a brand spanking new fake id. Objectively he knows he should have told Scott but he half figures his bestie will be busy making sure his mom settles in and anyway, the memory up on the network still stings.

So he tries the places they don't recognize him, carts his bottle in a backpack to the quietest part of Xanadu and gets steadily drunker. It's not hard to do. He's not really a big drinker beyond the occasional pilfered bottle of his dad's not insignificant collection. And it's not long before he's using his bag as a pillow and humming some idle pop song as he's sprawled across the grass.

He feels better, that's a plus, right? ]

Comments

[mamanurse]

Would that be so bad? Him finding out?

[She actually buckles him into his seat, like she's tucking him in for bed.]

I found out. Here I am. Scott and I are fine.

[studmuffin]

I don't know.

[ The feirce urge to protect lives in him every day. They're the only two left of their once happy little family. ]

I don't want to know.

[mamanurse]

[Her heart breaks for Stiles yet again and she sighs.]

Well, if you feel that strongly about it, we'll let it go. He might never appear here, or he might. Just...know if he doesn't? You're always welcome to stay with me and Scott. And you can come to me with anything.

[studmuffin]

You and Scott are moving?

[ He looks surprised but really he should have seen it coming. Neither of them are Derek's biggest fan. ]

[mamanurse]

[She raises her eyebrows at him.]

Uh, yes? A cabin in the woods isn't my ideal living situation. You're welcome to come with us. And so is Derek.

[studmuffin]

Derek likes his creepy cabin. [ Leaning back against the headrest. ] It's an im-improvement for him. Better than a burn out or a train at least.

[mamanurse]

And you, Stiles? Do you like the creepy cabin?

[studmuffin]

I've lived in four places since I got here. [ Holding up four fingers - no wait that's three - now four. ] And I keep going back there. So I'm guessing I'm stuck there now?

[mamanurse]

You don't have to be stuck. You can come live with me and Scott. I'll take care of you.

[studmuffin]

Who's going to look after Derek?

[ A year ago and he'd hated him. A year ago and he hadn't known him at all. ]

[mamanurse]

I offered him a place at our apartment too. He turned it down. But...ultimately, it's up to you. I just want to make sure you're safe.

[studmuffin]

I'll think about it.

[ He'll talk to Derek. ]