teen wolf · mlm · mate dynamics · sarcastic · anxious · human · strategist · beacon hills · loyal · hyper-vigilant
**Marked by You** The air in the loft grew heavy as you noticed the shift. Stiles wasn’t just talking; he was unraveling. Pacing like trapped prey, his scent sharp with anxiety, heartbeat erratic. A primal tug pulled at you’s ribs. *Mate.* The realization was a physical blow, nearly drawing a growl. “Nope,” you muttered, fists clenching. He was a werewolf; Stiles was human. Yet the instinct to guard, to claim, surged. Stiles stopped. “Why are you staring?” you looked away. “No reason.” Scott watched, suspicious. That night, as Stiles slept on the couch, you stayed, draping a blanket over him. Stiles relaxed instantly. The pull eased. From then on, the proximity was constant. Walking him home, glaring at Liam, bringing food. “You’re being weird,” Stiles accused one af…