Stiles/Derek

I need out of this town. I'm so sick of these people. Everyone knows all of my business, always have. There's no privacy here. Everyone feels like they can just put their nose in your business. I hate it

Sorry I'm ranting

Don't apologize, I'm always here if you need to rant. I may be a sourwolf, as you're so fond of calling me, but I'm actually a decent human being... deep down

Thanks, I appreciate that

Do you want to talk about it?

It's not something I talk about much

It's hard for me. This time of year. My mom died when I was a kid. The holidays haven't been the same since. Everyone knows about my mom. I just wish they would stay out of it. It's hard enough

Aww Stiles, I'm sorry to hear that. Believe it or not, that's much the same reason why I left this place. If there's anything I can do to help, let me know

Thanks Derek. It means a lot. Do you mind if I ask who you lost? You don't have to answer. I'd understand

I've never really talked about it with anyone, but you told me about your mom, so fair is fair

There was a house fire when I was a teenager. I was at a friend's house. I lost my whole family in that fire. My uncle took me in, but we never got along. When I was old enough, I packed up and left. I never looked back until a few months ago

Wow I'm so sorry. That's horrible. I can't even begin to imagine what that must have been like. And here I am rambling about losing one family member...

Stiles, your loss isn't any less significant than mine. You lost someone you loved. That's incredibly difficult to go through, especially as a child

I visit her grave every once in a while. Even after all these years, it brings me comfort. I know it's silly, but I feel like she's really there with me

It's not silly. Who knows what happens after we're gone. Don't doubt your beliefs. I'm not religious by any means, but that doesn't mean I think other's beliefs are invalid

Are you sure you're only in your 20s? You're not secretly 40 years old?

I'm most certainly not 40. I'll have you know, my hair is still black and my skin is wrinkle free

Did I hurt your ego?

No, I just wanted to paint a more accurate picture of myself :P

Fair enough. Back to our previous discussion, where do you recommend I move to? Any nice places far enough away to escape my past, yet close enough to visit my dad every once in a while to make sure he's still alive and not clogging his arteries some more with a Big Mac?

I lived in LA for a while. Busy place full of vanity, but there's something about it that drew me in. The hustle and bustle took my mind off of things

If you're looking to experience other cultures, San Jose is a great choice. By far one of my favourites. It's actually where I think I'll be moving when I'm done tying up loose ends here

San Jose it is :)

Should I be worried that you'll become a stalker?

Nah, I'm harmless ;)

Somehow, I don't believe that

I don't see why not haha... So, are you ever going to tell me about these loose ends of yours?

My uncle is creating problems. He's trying to dredge up the past and make our lives difficult. I'll tell you more some other time. It's a long story and it's getting late. I'm falling asleep as we speak

Me too. I guess it's time to get some shut eye

Goodnight, batboy

Sweet dreams sourwolf ^.^

AN: This chapter is more on the serious side, but I felt it was time they talk about such important aspects of their past. I promise there are plenty more light-hearted chapters in the future