An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Teen Wolf (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Derek Hale/Stiles Stilinski
Characters: Derek Hale, Stiles Stilinski, Scott McCall, Lydia Martin
Additional Tags: Human Alpha Stiles Stilinski, Omega Derek, Spark Stiles Stilinski, Werewolf Conferences & Conventions, Soulmates, Werewolf Courting, Tattooed Stiles Stilinski, Sort Of, Scent Marking, a/b/o dynamics
Series: Part 23 of Things I Write on Tumblr dot com
Summary:
Stiles finally gets invited to the California werewolf convention and Derek is looking for a new pack. Stiles catches his eye and a little confusion ensues.
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According to AO3, between my 68 works, I have officially written more than 250,000 words! Considering I have a few WIPs in the works, it probably won’t be long until I hit 300k. That’s quite a number.
I was tagged by the wonderful @shealwaysreads. Thanks for thinking of me even though I’ve been AWOL.
+Where do you publish your work?
Here and on my AO3- mountain_ash
+What medium/application/etc.?
I write on my laptop and phone using Google Docs. Occasionally I’ll write notes in a little notebook but only once and a while.
+Do you collaborate with others?
I thought-pool with people once and a while and I’m writing “Gifted” with a huge amount of storyline input from @queerravenbcys so I’d call James my cowriter on that one! I’m considering having a cowriter on a future long fic, but my writing schedule is so wonky I feel bad subjecting anyone to that...
+How much editing do you do before you publish?
I try to re-read everything at least twice and then I have my long-fics betad but honestly my drabbles that go up here often go improperly edited and have hella typos. I try to fix those as I find them.
+Do you listen to music?
All the time! But not when I write. If I listen to anything when I write it’s a thunderstorm soundtrack or whatever my mom is watching on TV in the background.
+How do you decide what to write about?
Hmm, generally I ask for prompts, but i tend to get random inspiration from gifsets and sometimes things I see or hear out and about. My long fics are typically much more complex than that in terms of where the ideas come from (and honestly I don’t think I could tell you that for most of the ones I’ve either written or got in my head).
+When do you write?
When I’m not exhausted, honestly. Typically exhaustion and lack of inspiration coexist, which is why I struggle to write during school time. This summer I’ll be working full time on my first clinical but won’t have school (I’m pretty sure) which should mean no homework. Hopefully I can properly do some consistent writing then.
+How often do you write?
Currently, next to never :( Hoping to get a bit done over break, but given that I’m on vacation with extended family it’s not looking promising :/
+Do you take requests?
I always take prompts in my inbox so long as you’re willing to wait! I love having ideas swirling around in my brain, be they for a drabble or a gifset.
+Is there a genre or type of story you want to write but are hesitant to?
It’s not exactly a genre per se but I really want to write something totally weird and bizarre but not in a crack type way. Something that makes you feel sort of unsettled but also excited, like Series of Unfortunate Events or Catch 22, but more fantastical. If anyone has any books they feel might be like that I could read for ideas, that would be awesome!
+Any inspirational quotes, videos, tricks, articles, etc that help you stay motivated?
Honeslty, tumblr is my best inspiration, because you all get so excited about everything!
+Go to page 7 of your WIP, skip to the 7th line, and share 7 sentences.
Bahaha, this is a silly part. Clearly I envision Laura being super calm and collected.
‘“Peter, make it go away!” Laura was calling when Derek stepped in through the front door. She was hopping around the dining room in her underwear, a bushy black tail wagging behind her.
“You have to calm down, Laura.” Peter said in that agonizingly calm way he had about him.
“I'm only getting furrier!” Laura whined.’
I tag @yodas-yo-yo @demisexualhale and @helloloveyes plus anyone else that wants to! I’m feeling a little too overwhelmed to think of more people to tag right now.
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I gushed to @crossroadswrite about how these little kids playing peekaboo on the bus made me think of an adorable single parent Sterek AU and then gushing led to wanting a fic. So here it is!
Here on AO3!
Derek lifted little Matilda onto the bus ahead of him before paying his fair and carrying her over to one of the nearest seats. She was just old enough to walk with more or less steady legs, but the bus was still too high for her tiny stature so he gave her a boost now and again. Once he’d settled himself, he let her shuffle off his lap and into the seat next to him before finally lifting his eyes to look about the bus as most people did now and again.
His eyes immediately caught on another man sitting directly across the aisle and likewise holding a protective (and enticingly long) arm around a little girl about Matilda’s age. The man was looking down at his phone and Derek couldn’t help but notice both his strong hands and the absence of a ring. As he let his eyes linger distractedly on the man’s sharp, pale features and slightly absentminded grin, a delighted set of giggles drew his attention back toward his daughter who was currently covering her eyes with her little hands.
“Matilda, what’re you-”
“Peekaboo!” She shrieked with high-pitched glee, interrupting Derek’s question with her antics.
He followed her gaze to see the other man’s daughter laughing hysterically and then promptly covering her own face before revealing herself and shouting, “PEEKABOO!” at the top of her lungs.
While Matilda found it incredibly funny, Derek could feel others on the semi-empty bus glaring at them and the other father’s face turned red in embarrassment.
“Claudia, you can keep playing, but inside voice, remember?”
The joy on Claudia’s face crumbled for a moment. “Sorry, Daddy.”
“It’s okay, munchkin. I forget my inside voice sometimes too.”
The moment passed easily and Claudia’s easy smile returned quickly. Derek found himself impressed by the young-looking man’s skillful parenting, when Matilda tugged at his sleeve.
“Am I allowed to keep playing, Papa?”
“Of course, kiddo. We’ve got a long ride.”
She went back to playing a quieter game of peekaboo and Derek smiled at her fondly before the man’s voice addressing him caught his attention.
“Sorry about this. Claudia can be a bit of a handful.” His voice was silky smooth and oddly deep for his slighter build. With the excuse to look him full in the face, Derek could see the breathtaking brightness in his warm brown eyes and he had to resist counting the distinctive moles dotting his jaw.
“It’s alright. Matilda would have started talking to her soon enough if Claudia hadn’t done something first.” He glanced down at Matilda who was reaching into the bag by his side and pulling something out.
“Can I show her my new book, Papa?” Her dark green eyes were pleading pitifully and he couldn’t very well say no, so Derek nodded dotingly.
“I’m Stiles by the way.” The other man said as he scooted over to make room for Matilda.
“Derek, nice to meet you.” Derek took the hand Stiles leaned over to offer him and he couldn’t help but bite his lip a bit as he felt the strong hand wrap around his. “How old is Claudia?”
“She’ll be turning two in a few months.”
“I’m one and three quarters.” Claudia added proudly and Stiles chuckled as he rumpled her curly dark brown hair.
“Right. One and three quarters. She’s turning two in January. Matilda?”
“Turning two in October actually.” He paused as he debated what he should say next but the brightness in Stiles’ eyes spurred him on. If this didn’t lead somewhere, Matilda would always have a new friend. “We should organize a playdate for them or something. If you live around here, that is.”
“Playdate?” Claudia chimed in enthusiastically before Stiles could respond. “Please Daddy, pleeeeaaaase? Matilda is so fun!”
“Hehe, well I can’t say no to that logic, can I Claude?” Stiles answered, but he raised his eyebrows waggishly at Derek with a crookedly coy grin as though implying an ulterior motive for agreeing. Derek felt the hope swell in his chest as he noted the pink tinge in Stiles’ cheeks but he shoved it down to reasonable limits.
“So that’s a yes, then?” He asked.
“Of course. Want to give me your number and we can figure out a time?” Stiles asked with an easy smile.
Derek rattled off his number once Stiles had pulled out his phone again, hoping he didn’t sound as eager as he was. His phone buzzed a moment after Stiles pocketed his own and he pulled it out.
Unknown number: Stiles Stilinski!
Derek frowned good-humoredly as he saved the strange name. “That’s your full name?”
“Nah, it’s a nickname. My mom was the only one who used my real name. Claudia’s named after her.”
“Was?” Derek asked dumbly before quickly realizing his mistake. “I’m sorry for your loss.”
“It happened a long time ago.”
“I lost my parents too, when I was younger.” Derek answered, strangely driven to know Stiles shared this history with him. “My favorite book to read with my mom was ‘Matilda.’” Derek’s expression turned soft as he looked instinctively down at his daughter.
Stiles nodded understandingly and they proceeded to sit in silence for a few awkward moments when he released a nervous chuckle.
“Well look at us and our tragic backstories. It’s like we’re in some Nicholas Spark’s novel.” Derek felt heat creep up the back of his neck as Stiles’ eyes opened wide in embarrassment. “I mean, that kinda had a certain romantic connotation but I didn’t mean it that way if that makes you uncomfortable.” His voice drifted off anxiously and Derek felt his heart constrict as Stiles stared self-consciously down at his hands.
“No, I’m not. I mean, it doesn’t make me uncomfortable. I mean, I would like it to have those connotations.” Derek winced as he tripped continuously over his words, but the hopeful look on Stiles’ face helped him push through.
“Really?” Suddenly he looked out the window and hurried to pull the cord. “Shoot, this is my stop.”
“You’re getting off at the zoo?” Derek asked as he realized they’d reached his stop as well.
“Yeah. Is that where you’re going?” Derek nodded in answer and Stiles smiled shyly over at him as the four of them stepped off the bus. “Well, would you maybe like to try a Nicholas Spark’s style Chapter 1 right now?”
“Why not?” Derek grinned and furrowed his eyebrows good-humoredly. “Wouldn’t want to drag the kids away from each other right?”
Stiles ended up buying a stuffed wolf for Derek from the gift shop and Derek bought the girls lots of cotton candy.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Teen Wolf (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Scott McCall, Stiles Stilinski
Additional Tags: Angst, end of Friendship, stiles calls scott out, Season/Series 05, Alternate Canon, Internal Conflict
Series: Part 35 of Things I Write on Tumblr dot com
Summary:
Stiles doesn't need Scott's forgiveness. He needs his own, and he realizes that he has it.
