Match

[Sterekdrabbles challenge for 04/08/19: “partner, work, brink”]

On AO3.

“A relationship is such hard work!” Scott complained. He’d been interrupting their Minecraft game all night over-sharing very private details about his latest falling out with Isaac.

Stiles had had enough. “’Hard work’ as in commitment, as in thoughtfulness of your partner’s needs, as in respect and compromise?”

Scott looked confused.

“As in communication? You should be talking to Isaac about these things!”

“What do you mean?”

Stiles groaned, on the brink of a lecture about healthy relationships. When had he become such an adult?

Upstairs reading in their room Derek heard everything, smiling at how great his boyfriend was.

Sleep Aid

[Sterekdrabbles challenge for 04/10/19: “sheep, summer, difficult”]

On AO3.

Counting sheep had failed. Every time Stiles lost count he started over and so now was more awake than ever.

Beside him Derek slumbered unperturbed. Apparently werewolves were also immune to insomnia.

Derek liked the windows open on summer nights, to let in fresh air. Stiles lay listening to the clamor of insects coming in along with that air.

“Stiles,” Derek’s sleepy voice intruded. Then with some difficulty he started pushing down his boxer briefs, stopping once his butt was exposed.

Stiles didn’t know exactly what Derek was up to but felt sure he’d be very happy to find out.

Jitters to Joy

[Sterekdrabbles challenge for 04/12/19: “tense, gear, coffee”]

On AO3.

“More coffee, son? You’re not tense enough?”

“I am not tense!” Stiles snaps, then apologizes.

“Sure,” the Sheriff says. “So get your ass in gear, go brush your teeth and put your jacket on.”

Stiles takes a deep breath and does as he’s told, for once.

All he sees when they arrive at the Hale property is the aisle marked off by posts linked with white rope.

The next thing he sees is Derek, his black tux framing a bright sky blue vest and tie.

For the first time that day Stiles smiles, reaching for both hands of his husband-to-be.