AU Post season 2. Stiles can't stand how imperfect he is to everyone and everything...especially to Derek. This story follows the both of them through trials and nightmares as Stiles struggles with inner demons and constant despair. After sleepless nights and too much thinking, Stiles comes to learn just where he fits in this idealized reflection that the world calls "perfect".

Stiles hated this. He hated lying, he hated the secrecy and he was beginning to hate that he had to pretend he was fine when he felt like he was falling apart. Takes place just after Abomination. AU. Slow build. Slash. Sterek.

There are new hunters in Beacon Hills and they have shown extreme interest in Stiles. Stiles would normally be flattered if anyone took an interest in him, but this attention has Stiles queasy with fear. Derek is assigning pack members to protect him but Stiles just wants to spend more time with Derek.

Sequel to Harder To Swim. Stiles and Derek are struggling to cope after their break-up. Shunned and alone Stiles finds himself wallowing in his misery until new girl, Ash, arrives and helps Stiles through the pain. But Ash has a secret and there's still a hunter out for the pack. Will Derek's worst fear be realized or will he finally see sense and beg for Stiles to take him back.

The alpha's been hiding a secret since the day he returned to Beacon Hills, running from his own desires. When he gives into his feelings, it makes things complicated and confusing for both him and Stiles. And with Scott and the Alpha's both threatening to pull the pack apart, Derek and Stiles are forced to cling to each other or drown. Spoilers: Season two finale.

"Hybrid mutation. Human consumption heightens senses and raises body temperature. Prolonged use may cause skin to exude a scent which seems to mesmerize werewolves, rendering them helpless." Sterek