#exceptionallyhuman

"I don’t know too many people who like to feel unimportant. As a matter of fact, when we communicate in a manner that tells the other person they are important, and they don’t necessarily expect that, our credibility will go that much higher as a result. We are defying their expectation, in a positive way. When we make people feel important, we build credibility across the board, regardless of status, power or position."

@exceptionallyhuman It's Scott and Stiles' five year high school reunion. Normally, this wouldn't mean jack shit to Derek. What does he care if those two want to hang out with people who never even knew they existed..? That's their problem. But of course Stiles finds a way to rope Derek in. That spaz is desperate for a date and no one else can tolerate him for more than five minutes; except Derek. God damn his patience. Stiles was practically on his knees begging for Derek to agree. "It's just one night, Sourwolf! Please!" Stiles was basically a broken record for three hours in the loft. How is Derek supposed to say no to those big ass fucking Bambi eyes? He's a pushover. Then there's a small vial being shoved at his chest, Stiles' long fingers holding it there as he speaks. Apparently, Deaton has supplied Stiles with a three day long...well, love potion. Stiles wants their relationship to be believable, and doesn't think Derek is much of an actor. Well, okay. Derek can do that. He can be in love with Stiles for a little while. He agrees, but not without grumbling about it for a while. On their way out, Scott gives Derek this look. He's in over his head. Sure, when Stiles is away for grad school Derek can handle his feelings - he can keep them in check without feeling the pit of chest ache for a while. Sort of. He's fucking in love with Stiles, he doesn't need to take the potion to be believable. "You could just tell him," Scott says low, checking to make sure Stiles is out of earshot. "Get out, Scott," Derek rumbles, his brow raising in a challenge. Tomorrow night Stiles will stay at the loft. They'll soak up each other's scent so the rest of the supernatural freaks at BHHS think they're together. And Derek will tell Stiles he took the concoction. How can it end badly..?

always.