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So my roommate here is like. Unendingly peppy. SS
This is just .......... SS
So weird. There's pie EVERYWHERE. SS
I'm sure you've lived through weirder things - DH
Is it good pie? - DH
It's very good pie. I've eaten seven. SS
And you haven't exploded? - DH
Not yet. It's a near thing. SS
But this guy is SO CHEERFUL. SS
He's worse than Scott. SS
That's impressive - DH
It really is. SS
I think he vlogs, too. SS
And my gaydar goes INSANE around this guy, too. SS
So...cheerful blogging gay pie guy? - DH
Any other distinguishing features you think I should know? - DH
He's adorable. SS
I wanna adopt him. SS
He's your age - DH
Presumably - DH
You can't adopt him - DH
He's my age, yeah. SS
Can I like, quasi-adopt him? SS
[delay] Stiles, what are you planning? - DH
To adopt this kid and keep him safe from all harm? SS
Uh-huh. And what's his place in all this? - DH
Nothing ...... SS
You're going to adopt him and, what, not tell him anything? - DH
Nope. SS
Maybe slip some protection runes into his shoes. SS
Stiles. - DH
Derek. SS
Benevolent non-consensual magic is still non-consensual magic - DH
You /know/ this - DH
What if one of his other friends can tell? - DH
What if /he/ can tell? - DH
I seriously doubt this kid has one magical cell in his body. SS
Though his pie ......... SS
Anyway, how the fuck do I explain magic? Hey, kid, you should wear this weird talisman to keep you safe from demons? SS
This kid's from freakin Georgia, Der. SS
And Georgia is inherently less magical than California because... - DH
Because magic in Georgia = devil worship? SS
And werewolves in California equals... - DH
Mountain lions. SS
I don't want my new roommate to judge me for being into freaking magic, Der. SS
Call it a good luck charm, then. Something that sounds innocuous. But you need to give him at least some choice - DH
Ughhhhhhhhhhhh. SS
Fine. SS
Good - DH
You're the worst, you know. SS
For talking you out of impulsive bad decisions? - DH
Yep. SS
Worst boyfriend. SS
I'm wounded. Truly wounded. I shall return to my mansion of despair and weep for my broken heart. - DH
Don't mock me when I'm pouting at you. SS
Sure - DH
I'm building in anti-everything defences, just so you know. SS
All the defences. SS
Then he'll be safer than anyone I know - DH
Because this kid is adorable and innocent and he's staying that way. SS
Everyone grows up eventually - DH
Not if I have anything to say about it. SS
Well, tell him congratulations on finding a working oven from me - DH
I will. SS
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The kid plays hockey. SS
He plays knife shoe fight sport. SS
I'm sure he'll be delighted to hear that new name for his chosen specialty - DH
This kid is five foot seven AT MOST. SS
If he weighs 120lbs I'll be surprised. SS
He must be very good, then - DH
He's trying to kill me. SS
He's trying to enjoy college - DH
Taking risks happens to be a part of that - SS
He's going to be crushed. SS
Pancaked. SS
He's survived so far - DH
His previous league was non-contact. SS
He'll be fine, Stiles - DH
I'm going to have a heart attack. SS
It's going to be okay, Stiles - DH
I'm dying, Derek. Don't you care that your boyfriend - who you love very much - is *dying*? SS
I do love you very much. But you're not going to die just because your friend takes risks - DH
That's the thing. He's not even my friend yet. SS
Maybe you should be having more conversations with him, then, instead of /about/ him - DH
I need somewhere to vent or I'll explode. SS
I know - DH
But seriously. Talk to him - DH
Ugh, fine. SS
Get stuff for gingersnaps and bake with him or something - DH
That's actually a decent idea. SS
I do have them occasionally - DH
I'm off to get gingersnap ingredients, then. SS
Let me know how it goes - DH
I will. SS
I love you. SS
I love you - DH
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Gingersnaps were a hit. SS
They're very good gingersnaps - DH
His reaction wasn't quite werewolf level, but I reckon we're friends now. SS
So tell me about him, now that you've actually talked to him more - DH
Everything I said before still stands. SS
But I now know that he's only been playing hockey for a few years, he was a figure skater before then, he's not out to his parents (or anyone else), he's very close with his mother, and the hockey team kinda freaks him out. SS
Is he out to other people? - DH
No-one. SS
He didn't come out to me, but I can tell. SS
Does he know that you're bi? - DH
It might make him more comfortable - DH
Well, I talked extensively about my hot boyfriend. SS
Okay then - DH
I just don't think he's ready. SS
But when he is, I am there. SS
If he's from Georgia, his home probably wasn't as accepting as BH - DH
He alluded to a pretty traumatising bullying incident, so I'd say not. SS
What do you think happened? - DH
No idea, but he's super twitchy. SS
Do you think that's why the hockey team bothers him? - DH
Probably. I gestured in his direction and he flinched, and from what I've heard through the grapevine, the hockey team's famously loud and boisterous. SS
That's sad - DH
It is. I really want to help him, Der. SS
What are you going to do? - DH
No idea. SS
Maybe just ... be there? SS
Just being there is underrated - DH
Maybe just tell him that I've been through some shit too and can sympathize. Let him come to me after that. SS
Yeah - DH
I don't want to freak him out. SS
You don't have to tell him all of it for him to know you get it - DH
I suppose so. SS
Even just telling him a little bit about the things that happened at the beginning - DH
Yeah, that'll probably work. SS
You don't have to if you don't want to - DH
No, I want to. SS
What do you think you'll tell him? - DH
Dunno yet. SS
Let me know when you decide - DH
I'll make sure I'm around in case you need to talk after - DH
<3 Thanks. SS
You're the best boyfriend. SS
Same to you - DH
You're a good friend, too - DH
I'm sure he'll be okay - DH
I hope so. SS
He's such a lovely kid. SS
He's your age - DH
He's a kid. SS
He won't thank you for babying him - DH
I'm looking after him! SS
So long as it's looking after him like a friend, and not like a child - DH
Ugh, fine. SS
You're a good friend, Stiles - DH
You sure? SS
I'm sure. You can be overprotective - I know why, and I understand, but you can - but even so, he's lucky to have you - DH
I'll try not to smother him. SS
Good - DH
Love you - DH
I love you too. SS