#avssh2021

Sterek gifsets: 4/?

For @averysterekspring (theme: school) and a gift for @sunshineisaac

College/ Everybody Wants Some AU

It is was Derek’s senior year and he was captain of the baseball team. This was going to be the best year of his life.

He’d been star of the team since his freshman year, and was used to getting whatever he wanted. He figures it’ll be the same as always when he decides to go after the attractive new kid on the team. After all, he has already heard the boy thought he was hot.

So he was a bit surprised when he was immediately rejected. And then again. And again.

It becomes a personal challenge after that, determined to find some way to win him over.

What he didn’t expect was that while he was wooing Stiles, he’d be wooed back without Stiles even trying.

We’re excited to see you are already thinking about @averysterekspring 2021 because yes it is coming soon!

All the details will be coming to you on February 1st just after we wrap up @averysterekwinter!

If you want to get started a little early, here are a couple of things you can do :

Create something ! Yes yes, it can be anything ! AVSSH is going to have a square named Free Space, and that means anything Sterek will work. So, creators, it’s time to get one of your wips out and get creating!

Think of Sterek prompts! One of the squares will be to fill someone else’s prompt. Creators and non-creators, everyone can submit! So think about something you’d like to see be created but not by you. A perfect fic idea that you don’t want to write yourself, an idea for a fanart but you have very little drawing skills... the list goes on.

And remember the more squares you fill, the more chances you get to be a top hunter!

Spring is coming guys, let’s do this thing.

Moodboards for Sterek AUs: 26/?

For @averysterekspring

Theme: Domestic

When Stiles moved back to Beacon Hills after graduating college, Derek very grudgingly allowed him to move into his place so that he wouldn’t be stuck at home or worried about rent while figuring out what he wanted to do with his life.

I mean, yes, it was Derek’s idea and he offered it to Stiles and then had to actively convince him that it wouldn’t be a burden to have him living there, but that’s besides the point.

Stiles was the worst roommate. He always left his shoes laying around for Derek to trip over. He stayed up way too late studying, which kept Derek up because he had werewolf hearing and Stiles loved to tap tap tap his fingers. He made coffee every morning which had way too powerful of a scent for his werewolf nose to handle.

Yes, Derek also left his shoes laying around. And he actually slept better after Stiles moved in because he no longer had to deal with the suffocating silence that had haunted him for years. And he usually drank even more of the pot than Stiles did. But, that’s neither here nor there.

And then one day they kissed. It was both sudden and also felt like it had been years in the making.

And then they weren’t just roommates, they were boyfriends too.

Living with Stiles was so... domestic. Derek hated it. Stiles started doing Derek’s laundry which was so annoying because he used a scented detergent and would roll his eyes when Derek said he should get unscented, because apparently scented was better and Derek just “had to get used to it.” And every night he left the biggest mess in the kitchen and Derek usually ended up having to clean up. And he drooled in his sleep, right onto Derek’s chest. So inconsiderate. He also always made them watch stupid shows on Netflix and whenever Derek was in a bad mood he wouldn’t leave him alone no matter how much Derek asked him too.

Yes, Derek did actually get used to the scented detergent. In fact, it was the only one he was willing to use now, because it was the same one Stiles had used for as long as Derek knew him, and Derek liked being able to carry a reminder of Stiles in his scent no matter where he went. And Stiles using the kitchen meant Derek had actual home-cooked meals, a few times a week at that, for the first time in years (and in all honesty, Derek had to convince Stiles to let him clean most nights, and even then, he usually ended up helping). And really, he loved Stiles drooling on him, because having Stiles so close gave him the best sleep of his life. And he loved their Netflix nights because Stiles always had running commentary for each show, and Derek honestly found that more entertaining than anything on the tv. Derek didn’t even really mind that Stiles wouldn’t leave him alone when he was in a bad mood because he knew Stiles was just stopping Derek from the destructive self isolation he usually relied on. But.... but....

Okay, so maybe Derek didn’t hate domestic living. Maybe there wasn’t anything at all that he hated about having Stiles in his life, except for one little thing.

He knew he didn’t deserve it.

Because Derek had once had a nice, domestic life. He had family movie nights, home cooked meals, hugs goodbye, shoes and toys strewn about, the smell of coffee and eggs and burnt toast in the morning. He had had all of that. His family had had all of that. And now they didn’t, because of Derek. It was all because Derek was stupid and selfish that his cousins never got to go out and fall in love and his little sister would never get to feel her mother’s embrace again and his parents no longer woke up in the morning and smiled at each other because the had everything they had ever wanted. They didn’t wake up at all.

Derek’s family had had the domestic life and he stole it from them. So how could he ever think he deserved that?

He mentioned it one night to Stiles, under the covers in the darkness of their room where it felt like secrets didn’t count, he whispered how he wasn’t sure if he should stay with Stiles. How he knew he didn’t deserve this life.

Stiles hadn’t sounded surprised or upset. He had just comforted Derek. He told him that after everything Derek had been through, he couldn’t think of anyone who deserved it more. He told him that he hoped one day he would embrace this life they had created together because he knew it made Derek happy, and it made Stiles happy too. And more than that, seeing Derek happy made Stiles happy.

That’s what had given Derek pause. Derek didn’t really think he would ever feel like he deserved the life they had together, or any form of happiness really. Maybe one day he’d try therapy and begin to let go of the guilt but it just seemed unlikely. But knowing that Derek made Stiles happy? Truly realizing that Stiles felt about Derek the same way he felt about him? That made him think that maybe he shouldn’t resist this domestic life he had. Maybe he should hold on and never let go.

Moodboards for Sterek AUs: 27/?

For @averysterekspring (themes: pink moon and werewolf culture)

Pink Moon

Derek had never been one for romance, and Stiles was okay with that.

They had been dating for almost a year now. They had first got together the summer Stiles had come home and decided to stay in Beacon Hills, and it was now April.

In that time, Derek had made few romantic gestures. He would remember the important dates, like their 6 month or Stiles’ birthday, but he never did more than a small gift and some kind words. He had even literally asked that they not do anything for Valentine’s Day.

Stiles understood that romance clearly made the wolf uncomfortable, and he accepted that. He toned down all the wild acts of romance he wanted to do for Derek, and acknowledged that they could show love to each other other ways. Stiles was honestly just thankful that Derek was even willing to be in a relationship with him, so he honestly was rarely upset by the lack of romance.

But that lack of romance is why he was so confused when he came to Derek’s apartment and the first thing he saw was pink rose petals littered all the way down the hall. He had a brief moment of panic where he wondered if maybe there was some sort of monster that shed rose petals, but quickly dismissed that as ridiculous.

Stiles followed the petals to the kitchen, where he was met with a surprising sight. Derek stood holding a bouquet of pink roses in front of the dining table, which was also covered with rose petals, along with some candles and a delicious smelling meal. Stiles desperately racked his mind trying to figure out what reason there possibly could be for this, but came up blank.

Derek looked tense and Stiles became genuinely worried he had forgotten an important date or something. So he did what he did best. He rambled. “Okay, this looks really great but I don’t know what it’s for and if today is an important date I swear I will make it up to you and I love you and you can’t go into your headspace where you start doubting that just because I’m a dumbass who can’t remember things are because I swear to god I’ll fight you and then we’ll both be upset because I’ll obviously lose and then you’ll have to comfort me and-“

“Stiles!” Derek barked, cutting off his ramble. “You didn’t forget anything. It’s... it’s the pink moon.”

“I’m pretty sure I would have noticed if the moon was pink, dude.” That honestly wasn’t what Stiles had meant to say, but it did seem to make Derek relax so he counted that as a win.

Derek snorted. “The moon isn’t actually pink. That’s what the full moon in April is called. Some people say that it’s because of a pink flower that blooms at this time of year. But my mom always told me it was because of werewolf tradition. Today is basically... well, I guess the best way to put it is that it’s our Valentine’s Day. But it’s so much more than what Valentine’s Day is for humans.”

Derek looked nervous again as he began fidgeting. Stiles decided to spare him. He walked up to Derek, giving him a searing kiss before he took the roses and set them down. After that, he pushed Derek down in his seat and then sat across from him.

They both began digging into their food, the taste so good Stiles actually moaned (which totally wasn’t for the heated stare he knew it would get him from Derek).

Finally, Derek seemed to relax, as he started speaking again. “When my mom explained the pink moon to me, she mentioned the human phrase “rose-colored glasses.” She said humans sometimes used it negatively, to call someone naive, but it basically meant having an optimistic view of the world, always seeing the positive rather than the negative. She said that’s kind of what the pink moon was about, but never a bad thing. She said when you found your mate, you would see the world bathed in pink, like there really was a pink moon. It wasn’t that you would ignore the bad, it was just you would see beauty everywhere, you would never doubt that there was good.” Derek took a deep breathe. “That’s how you make me feel.”

Stiles stared at him in awe. He had never heard Derek talk that much about his family.

“I guess I never told you told you or the pack about the pink moon because I suppose I have some commitment issues, and celebrating the pink moon is essentially declaring that you want to be with your partner. I’m so afraid of losing you, but... I know what I want. The fear I feel when I think about losing you is just proof that I want forever with you.”

Stiles teared up at the words but tried not to show it, worried he would spook Derek, so instead he just gave a watery smile. “I feel the exact same. So, tell me, what does one do when celebrating the pink moon?”

“Well, one of the main traditions is the presence of pink flowers. Other than that, it’s mostly just romance. But also... Well, I don’t know if it’s really a tradition, but my mom would always full shift. She would play with us kids before bed, and then she would stay as a wolf the whole night and struggle with my dad. I don’t know if it’s just something she did but... yeah.”

Stiles couldn’t help how his jaw dropped. He heard the words Derek wasn’t saying. Derek would only shift for training and fights, no matter how much Stiles or the pack begged. Derek explained that it was difficult for him to do because playing and being pet as a wolf would basically be like him rolling over and exposing his belly. It was the ultimate sign of vulnerability and submission.

So Stiles understood what Derek was really saying. That he was offering a show of complete and utter trust.

Stiles leaned slightly forward so he could grasp Derek’s hand. “We can do whatever you’re comfortable with. I would love to experience that with you, but it’s all up to you. No matter what, just you sharing this with me means the world. I love you so much.”

That night, Derek does shift, and Stiles swears he has never felt as much love as he does in that moment.

Moodboards for Sterek AUs: 25/?

Moodboard requests: 3/?

For @averysterekspring (theme: flowers) and requested by @sunshineisaac

Midsommar AU

A werewolf and a spark, Derek and Stiles are an unstoppable duo of supernatural investigators known worldwide. Whenever there’s unexplainable deaths and disappearances happening, they are the ones to call.

Sometimes, they aren’t even called, but rather choose to investigate. Stiles is always trying to learn more about the hidden and unexplainable. It’s not even always supernatural, Stiles is curious about all the parts of the human world which no one knows about, which is too horrific for most to even comprehend. He learns about it, and then with Derek’s help, he destroys it.

That’s why he decides he wants to investigate a small village called Hårga in Sweden, one that has rumors of violent midsummer festivities, but which little is known about due to the fact they only occur every 90 years.

Stiles has done enough research to know that midsummer celebrations usually weren’t violent and dangerous, but cults could spring up in any culture. He wasn’t too worried though. After everything he and Derek had been through, there was little that could surprise them.

They make connections with a foreign exchange student who comes from the area and says he wants to spread his culture, and pretty soon they are arriving to the midsummer celebrations, masquerading as American tourists just wanting to have a good time.

They know better than to let their guard down, but the small town feels more like a commune than the cult they were expecting.

The people are kind, the food is good, the scenery is beautiful. Stiles has never seen so much green or flowers so vibrant.

But is there more than meets the eye? Is there something evil lurking beneath?

Sterek gifsets: 3/?

For @averysterekspring (theme: spring break)

Spring Break AU

Stiles is determined to help Derek get some of the experiences he never got to have due to the tragedy that filled his life, and that includes an epic college spring break.

Derek resists, but he always has a hard time saying no to Stiles, and Stiles insists it will be great, so he gives it a go.

Derek ends up having an even better time than Stiles. The cocky “told you so” Stiles gives him is totally worth it.

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