I don't really know where this came from, and there isn't really a plot, but I hope you like it anyway.
Scott:
They don't make sense. They shouldn't make sense. But they do. Somehow they defy all expectation, all probability, and they make the impossible, possible. But to be honest, I've known Stiles long enough to know that the word 'impossible' is nothing more than a challenge to him, and Derek, well he likes to make things as hard as possible for himself. So, it doesn't make sense, them ending up together, but at the same time, it kind of does.
A lot about them is confusing, almost everything. I couldn't even tell you the moment they stopped fighting and started…well you know, not fighting. I'm not overly observant at the best of times but even I am surprised at how I missed that happening. And I'm happy for them, I am, but it all confuses me. I don't get how someone as damaged and grumpy, and mean as Derek, can make Stiles so happy, and smiley and love-struck. And I don't get how someone as annoying –I mean, I love him and all, but I'm not blind – as Stiles could be the one to get past Derek's walls, bury himself beneath Derek's skin, without getting himself clawed to death in the process. As I said, everything about them is confusing and counter intuitive. But then again, they aren't the type to ever do simple. And Stiles is clever. If he sees something worthwhile in Derek then I trust him, and if Derek has the good taste to tolerate Stiles' own special brand of crazy then he gets points for trying. And in the end I guess I just have to accept that I don't understand it, but I don't have to. They're happy for once; I'm not going to argue with that even if the methods seem crazy to me. Stiles has always supported me, it's the least I can do to return the favour.
Lydia:
To an uneducated, outside observer one might think that the saying 'opposites attract' applies to Stiles and Derek. That's bullshit. Yeah, I mean sure, they have differences, different coping mechanisms, different likes and dislikes, hell, they're even different species, but they are very much the same. Both hurt, damaged, living with pain from the past, bottling it up. Both hiding who they are, building walls, telling lies. Both loyal and protective and scared as hell. Both oblivious idiots, especially when it comes to each other. They aren't opposites, they complement each other. They fit.
Erica:
Derek needs someone like Stiles. Left to his own devices he would drown himself in his guilt, but Stiles is something unique, something special, something that Derek can focus on and cling to. Stiles understands. He gets Derek in a way that I don't think any of the rest of us could ever hope to. The way he handles Derek, it seems tactless, and as if he is pushing every button he can at once, just to see what would happen. To be honest, that wouldn't be unusual behaviour for Stiles. He loves to attract trouble. But I realised the other day that I was reading it wrong. Reading them wrong. Stiles is much more aware of what he does and says than he lets on, much more deliberate in his actions, especially when dealing with Derek. Stiles' special type of annoying only comes out when Derek is losing grip, when he is slipping. Stiles knows that Derek's anchor is anger, he knows that Derek hates to feel weak. He understands. So instead of pointing out the moments that Derek begins to lose control, he unleashes torrents of jumbled words and hyperactive movements, and brings Derek back to Derek. I wonder how long it will take Derek to work out what Stiles is doing. I wonder how long it will take Stiles to realise that he is slowly replacing the anger. That he is becoming Derek's anchor. Because Derek needs Stiles.
Isaac:
Stiles needs Derek. He is fast and loud and brave. He is foolhardy and dangerous. He is fragile and breakable but fiercely loyal. He is a human with the heart of a wolf. It still impresses me, all he's been through, all he has given up, all he has done for the pack. He never seems to expect anything, but he is willing to give up everything. He is an anomaly, one of the few truly decent people out there. But the good and innocent are always the first to die, too pure for their own good. That's why he needs Derek. Needs someone to protect him, to care for him, to love him. He doesn't just need Derek though, he deserves Derek, he deserves to love and be loved back the way they love each other. Especially after Lydia and Kate, especially after Peter and Gerard. Them finding each other, I think it's nothing short of fate. It sounds cheesy and Erica would probably call me a girl and mock me forever for even thinking it but I don't care. I like to think they are each other's destiny, that they are each other's rewards. They've both suffered so much, they both live with such pain, that it only seems right that the world give them something to hold onto. Something good to ground them. Stiles stops Derek from sinking and Derek stops Stiles from floating away. They're perfect for each other. Imperfectly perfect.
Boyd:
They are necessary. Times are hard. Life is hard. And together they are stronger, together they are strong enough to survive. And with them, so are we. They are necessary.
Jackson:
To be honest, their relationship means very little to me. It was surprising I guess, out of the blue, especially as I'd been sure Stilinski was still trailing Lydia like a lost puppy. Now it seems he's found a puppy of his own. Don't tell Derek I called him that by the way. But yeah, I guess the whole 'star crossed lovers' thing they've got going was a bit of a shock, mainly because they seemed to hate each other. But hey, I came into the game late and I was a little preoccupied for a lot of the time I was playing, so I don't think it was really my fault I missed the signs.
Plus, I've always thought of Stilinski as a useless, hyperactive spaz. I never thought he was someone I should ever need to pay attention to. He's long and skinny and kind of useless in a fight, but he's smart when he manages to focus. It's kind of poetic actually that he found someone to provide the brawn to his brains, and I have a level of begrudging respect for his ability to land the Alpha. He's the only person I know who is stupid enough to try and bulldoze his way through an emotionally stunted, short tempered, werewolves' walls, and he is also the only person lucky enough to survive such an attempt. He's got balls I'll admit that. And Derek is happier around him, more easy going, less tyrannical. Stiles has changed as well with Derek's influence. He's less hyperactive, more relaxed, more graceful. It's kind of nice, and I'm not going to complain about Stiles being a hell of a lot quieter these days. So, yeah, as long as their relationship is beneficial to me, you won't hear me complaining.
Oh, and the mental breakdown McCall went through after walking in on them that time? Definite bonus.
As I said, just a drabble, barely even that. But hope you liked it anyway. I'd love it if you reviewed, I'm thinking of adding on Stiles and Derek's views in a second chapter. What do you think?