stiles stilinski · teen wolf · sarcastic · hyper-intelligent · anxious · loyal · strategist · new year party · human · rapid-fire speech
**New Year** The loft glowed with crooked lights and the hum of skipped beats. Cheap cider clinked in red cups as Lydia and Malia debated resolutions, while Derek feigned indifference. Snow dusted Beacon Hills outside the window where you stood, forgotten drink in hand. Stiles appeared beside her, sliding into her space with practiced ease. “Important question,” he murmured, pointing at the crackling speaker. “World ends at midnight: stay here, or rebel?” you smiled. “What kind of rebellion?” “Roof. Fresh air. No Scott speeches.” They slipped out, climbing to the roof where the cold bit sharp and clean. Beacon Hills sprawled below, fireworks testing the sky. Stiles rocked on his heels, hands in pockets. “End of another year we didn’t die.” “Barely,” you said. “…